Lecture and lunch: Gary Habermas, the lecturer, professor, historian and New Testament scholar who has devoted his professional life to the examination of the relevant historical, philosophical and theological issues surrounding Jesus' death and subsequent resurrection, will present "Was Jesus Really Seen Alive After His Death on the Cross?" at St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church. This lecture and lunch session will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at the church, 3110 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. Reservations are required; the $10 admission fee is payable at the door. Call Julianna Cox, parish administrator at St. Martin's, at 404-228-0752 or e-mail jcox@stmartins.org to reserve your space. www.stmartins.org.
Book signing: As part of its special program and activities, the Temple, in partnership with the 23rd Edition of the Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, welcomes best-selling author David Laskin, who will read, discuss and sign copies of "The Family" at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta. "The Family" unfolds a sweeping epic that spans the three great upheavals that affected Jews in the 20th century, including immigration, two world wars, and the founding of Israel. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.atlantahistorycenter.com.
Gaming and grooming: The Youth Ministry at Impact Church will host "23 Live Reloaded," a special gaming and grooming event, which includes manicures for girls, haircuts for boys, a gaming tournament, karaoke, basketball tournament, and live concert featuring Che Marshall Trio, Xavier "X" Brandon, and Brittany Inge, for middle and high school students. "We do youth ministry differently," the Rev. Carolyn Poling, the student ministry pastor, explained. "We want youths to get excited and believe in themselves because we believe in them. More importantly, so does God." The event is at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3. All activities, which are open to members and nonmembers, will take place at Impact Church at 2323 Sylvan Road in East Point. For more info, visit www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org.
Outdoor concert and contest: For the fifth year, St. Paul's Episcopal Church will host its "Jazz Under the Stars" event featuring Rhonda Thomas, a vocalist, and CoResonance, a string quartet that elegantly plays everything from Bach to Beyoncé. According to Nicole M. Adams, the event chairwoman, "It's a great evening of food, fun and fellowship." Attendees may bring their own food and participate in the table decorating contest. "Tables must be dressed by 6 p.m. for the secret judging; the winner (receives) a prize and bragging rights," Adams said. Besides the festivities, there is a philanthropic angle. All proceeds will benefit St. Paul's Outreach Center, which feeds, clothes and educates the Peyton Woods community and greater Atlanta. The event takes place at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Tickets are available at www.stpaulsatl.org or by calling 404-374-6663. (306 Peyton Road S.W., Atlanta; www.stpaulsatl.org.)
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