Readings and lessons: Discuss takeaways from the book "Seven Revolutions: How Christianity Changed the World and Can Change It Again," by Mike Aquilina and James L. Papandrea, during a nine-week hybrid history lesson, which will begin at 9:15 a.m. on Sundays from Jan. 8-March 5. Participants can attend all or some sessions; attendance in all is not required. Free and open to all. Information: 3098 St. Anne's Lane N.W., Atlanta. 404-237-5589, www.saintannes.com.
Sip and sing: While sipping brews and singing hymns at Smith's Olde Bar's Atlanta Room (1578 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta), conversations about Christ will abound. Welcome to the first 2017 installment of Beer and Hymns, a gathering of seekers, sinners and saintly people, organized by members of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Free and open to all, the group will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 8. Guests should be prepared to sing with gusto for God. Information: 404-874-8664, www.redeemer.org.
Special services: Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church will honor the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with special services at 7:45 and 11 a.m. Jan. 15. Angela Tuck, an Atlanta-based writer, editor and longtime member of Pleasant Grove, will speak at the first service; Charles Person, a 1961 Freedom Rider and member of the Atlanta Student Movement, will be the guest speaker during the second service. Information: 566 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-428-3681, www.pgmbc-cobb.org.
Anniversary services: NorthStar Church will celebrate its 20th anniversary with special services inclusive of special guests and former staff members during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services Jan. 29. All will be welcomed to the festivities. Information: 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw. 770-420-9808, www.northstarchurch.org.
Book signing: During the Page From the Book Festival, author Thomas L. Friedman, who penned "Thank You for Being Late," will discuss the tectonic movements reshaping the world today and explain how to get the most out of them and cushion their worst impacts beginning at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. Open to all; tickets are $18-$24. Information: 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, www.atlantajcc.org.
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