Video Bible conference: Explore the production and use of the Bible in various historical and geographic contexts during the Bible, Empire and Reception History Conference hosted by the Columbia Theological Seminary. Because the event is at capacity, it will be live steamed at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 18-19 via www.livestream.com/ctsnet/berh. Visit www.bibleempireandreceptionhistory.net for more details about the conference. Information: www.ctsnet.edu. 701 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur.
Preparation class: A two-hour preparation class titled "A Liturgy of Repentance & Reconciliation" will address the sin of racism beginning at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 and 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany. The class aims to define and discuss how race-based inequality affects everyone. To sign up for one of the classes, email sharon@epiphany.org. Information: 404-373-8338. 2089 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta.
Artist market for a cause: Over 75 artists agreed to donate half of their proceeds to support Atlanta-area organizations during the Work of Our Hands Artists' Market at the Cathedral of St. Philip. The market will feature fine and folk art, woodwork pottery, jewelry, sculpture and more. An opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 19; admission is $15 per person, paid at the door. The reception will include hors d'oeuvres and beverages and musical selections, and attendees will be able to purchase art in advance. The general market will be free and open to the public at 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 20-21 and 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Information: www.stphilipscathedral.org. 2744 Peachtree Road N.W., Atlanta.
Holiday performance: Travel back in time on the night Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the holiday performance "Return to Bethlehem." Free and open to the public, this "very first Christmas" event will be held from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 28-Dec. 6 at New Victoria Baptist Church. Visit www.return2bethlehem.org for additional details about the performance. Information: 770-926-8448. 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock.
Christmas concert: The annual Christmas choral concert featuring the Clark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society and University Choir will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. This concert will be free and open to the public. For specific concert information, call 404-880-8000 or email cpowell@cau.edu. Information: 404-873-7600. 435 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta.
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