Community discussion: A community discussion called "Racial Reconciliation and Model for Dialogue" will take place from 6-7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Shambhala Meditation Center. Beatrice and Lawrence Soublet, founders of Eracism Atlanta, will lead the discussion. Free and open to all. Information: 1447 Church St., Decatur. 404-370-9650, www.atlanta.shambhala.org.
Special prayer: A service of prayer and lament for the ongoing violence in the world and across the country, particularly for the loss of lives due to gun violence and racism, will be held at 3 p.m. Aug. 7 at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. Information: 4814 Paper Mill Road S.E., Marietta. 770-953-3193, www.lcrmarietta.org.
Cue a concert: Cobb Summer Singers and the Orchestra of the American Heartland will perform Mendelssohn's "Elijah" at 6 p.m. Aug. 7 at St. Benedict's Episcopal Church. Tickets, which are $25-$50 each, may be purchased at www.eventbrite.com by typing "Cobb Summer Singers." Information: 2160 Cooper Lake Road S.E., Smyrna. 678-279-4300, www.mysaintb.org.
Family fun: Show off your fancy footwork during family fun night featuring live music from Reelplay, a New England-style contra dance band that will play everything from Irish to Quebecois from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 12 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. No dance experience necessary. Free for all. Information: 4882 Lavista Road, Tucker. 770-938-2833, www.standrewspresbyterian.org.
For faith leaders: Learn how to care for mentally ill people who may attend your house of worship and more during the Pastors Mental Health and Faith Institute at 9 a.m. Aug. 14 at Central Congregational United Church of Christ. This event will be free, but those who are interested should call 678-468-9430 or send an email to namidiannehiltman@gmail.com to RSVP. For information about the National Alliance on Mental Illness for DeKalb, the event's sponsor, visit www.namidekalb.com. Information: 2676 Clairmont Road, Atlanta. 404-633-4505, www.central-ucc.org.
Graduate course: Readings in the Lutheran Confessions, a graduate-level course, will be offered by the Lutheran Theological Center of Atlanta in partnership with the Interdenominational Theological Center from 6-9 p.m. Mondays from Aug. 15-Dec. 5 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Lay members may audit the class. For registration and more information, email lutherancenteratlanta700@gmail.com or call 404-614-6331. Information: 3050 Cascade Road S.W., Atlanta. 404-699-0346, www.emmanuelatl.org.
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