Greek Orthodox clergy and laity from throughout the country will gather at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta July 4-8 for the Biennial Clergy Laity Congress.
Representatives from all parishes and hierarchs of the church will attend a series of spiritual events, seminars, educational programs and social activities. This is the first time in 30 years the national gathering will be in Atlanta. www.clergylaity.org
Cedar Hill Enrichment Center in Gainesville will present “Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream”1-5 p.m. Saturday. The symposium will explore themes of sustainability, spiritual fulfillment and social justice. The event is free, but donations are appreciated. Seating is limited. 770-887-1051, info@discovercedarhill.org
Religion Dispatches, a daily online magazine based at Emory University that explores the intersection of religion, values and public life, has launched a new design. Among the features are a books micro-site, a stand-alone blog with a roster of religion experts, multimedia collaboration with Bloggingheads TV, and a weekly guest spot on Welton Gaddy’s “State of Belief.” www.religiondispatches.org
Hillside International Chapel and Truth Center will present its fourth annual interfaith/intercultural celebration, “Unity through Diversity: The Creation Story,” at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Sufi, African Orthodox Catholic, Hare Krishna, Islam, Wiccan and Ifa representatives will use music, verse, dance and storytelling to share how their faith or culture interprets the creation. Admission is free. 2450 Cascade Road S.W., Atlanta. 404-758-6811
The work of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church volunteers on a recent Habitat for Humanity home will be featured in the Trinity Broadcasting program “Joy in Our Town,” broadcast on WHSG/Channel 63, Comcast Channel 11 in Decatur and Atlanta, Channel 44 on DTV/HDTV and Dish Network Channel 260. www.tbn.org
Volunteers are needed for a number of different ministries and activities this summer, including sorting medical supplies to be sent overseas through Medshare. For information go to the faith-based nonprofit www.atlantacommunityministries.org.
The Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church HIV Ministry will be prepared to test 150 people for HIV as part of National HIV Testing Day on Sunday. The free testing is in conjunction with AID Gwinnett. The Rev. Bishop William Sheals, the Norcross church’s senior pastor, will take his test in front on the congregation to emphasize the importance of testing. www.hopewellmissionarybaptist.org
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