Prayer brunch: Atlanta City Council president Caesar Mitchell will speak at Atlanta West End Kiwanis Club's prayer brunch from 12-2 p.m. Saturday, May 23 at Saint Paul AME Church. Awards will be given to several organizations including Wednesday's Child and the Atlanta and DeKalb chapters of 100 Black Men of America. Contact the awards chair at rbyrd100@bellsouth.net for more information or call: 404-622-9711. 1540 Pryor Road SW, Atlanta.
Community reception: The Interfaith Children's Movement (ICM) will host a community reception from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May, 28th. The event will celebrate 14 years of service in the Greater Atlanta area. A new advocacy campaign to provide training, resources and strategies for faith-based communities will also be held. Free and open to the public. Information: icmresourcedevelopment@gmail.com. 3180 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta.
Fire ceremony: Lalita Sahasranama Maha Maha Yajnam, a 10-day outdoor prayer ceremony will take place from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, June 7 at the Sri Karunamayi Research Institute of Meditation (SRIM). The program is from 8 a.m-12 p.m. and 4-8:30 p.m. daily. Participants will chant "Lalita Sahasranama," a sacred script listing 1,000 of the Divine Mothers' names and a fire ceremony will be held. Attendance is free and open to all. The participation fee is $108 per day. Information: www.srimcenter.org. 285 Julie Lane, Forsyth.
Prostate cancer symposium: An educational symposium on prostate cancer risk, prevention and support strategies for survivors and their loved ones will be sponsored by the Ben Hill Health & Wellness Ministry in partnership with the Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN). The event is from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at Ben Hill United Methodist Church. Participants can enjoy breakfast and take a free, five-minute PSA screening. Free and open to the public. Information: www.benhill-umc.org. 2099 Fairburn Road SW, Atlanta.
Global praise: Atlanta metro area churches will represent various denominations, cultures and countries at the fourth annual Global Praise Service at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31. Hosted by Zion Hill Baptist Church, the event will provide an opportunity for believers of different cultures to celebrate the Lord via prayer, praise and fellowship. Information: www.zionhill.org. 404-691-8025. 6175 Campbellton Road, Atlanta.
Picnic in the park: Pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket and participate in a family sunset Shabbat hosted by Congregation Ner Tamid from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 5 at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Information: www.mynertamid.org. 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw.
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