Workshop series: Learn how to address ethical issues in health care via two six-week workshop series called "Legal Hurdles: How to Jump Over Them" and "The Ethics of Health Care: Discussions & Decisions From a Faith Perspective." This free series, presented by Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and Gwinnett Medical Center, will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays from Sept. 27-Nov. 1. Attendees can choose one series or the other. Information: www.pleasanthillpc.org. 3700 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth.
Health and job fair: To maximize total wellness, inclusive of mental, physical and financial health, a diverse group of experts will offer check-ups and information at the fifth annual Community Check-Up hosted by Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church. The event will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Information: 404-243-9336. 4650 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur.
Faith journey: Explore the journey from skepticism to Christian faith with retired Presbyterian minister and author Greta Reed, Ph.D., and Emory Presbyterian Church's associate pastor, Tom Buchanan. In the series "Sacred Enticement: A Skeptic's Journey to Faith," they will discuss intellectual and existential barriers to embracing a life of faith and more. This free series will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Oct. 6-20. Information: www.emorypresbyterian.org. 1886 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta.
Book presentation: Former Ambassador Michael Oren will present a special Prologue to the Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7. Oren was Israel's ambassador to the U.S. from 2009-2013. In Oren's memoir, "Ally," he details his diplomatic journey, alliances and subsequent divides. This special event will take place at the Atlanta Jewish Academy (5200 Northland Drive N.E., Atlanta). Tickets are $18-$24. Information: www.atlantajcc.org/bookfestival.
Community celebration: The family, friends and 12 tribes day celebrates friendships and restores family ties. The festivities, which are open to all, will begin at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Cosmopolitan African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Richard Washington, pastor of New Bethel AME Church in Lithonia. Information: 404-525-0618. 170 Vine St. N.W., Atlanta.
Open discussion: Beginning with "Jewish Ignorance of the Christian Bible and What We Can Do About It," Rabbi Thomas P. Liebschutz will present six free occasional Sunday sessions for Jewish faith observers. These sessions, which will begin at 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Congregation Ner Tamid will help attendees understand the Christian Bible from a Jewish point of view and clarify some of the Bible's positions. To register, email info@mynertamid.org. Information: www.mynertamid.org. 1349 Old Highway 41, Marietta.
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