The following events will occur on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31.

First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville: Registration for the annual Flashlight 5K will begin at 4 p.m.; the race will start at 6 p.m. This race is USATF certified and can be used as a Peachtree qualifying race. Prizes will be awarded. The cost is $35. Information: www.fumclv.org. 395 W. Crogan St., Lawrenceville.

Ebenezer Baptist Church: A watch night worship and musical celebration will be held at 7-9 p.m. and 10 p.m.-midnight in the Horizon Sanctuary. Information: www.historicebenezer.org. 101 Jackson St., Atlanta.

Cascade United Methodist Church: A special service will be held from 7-9 p.m. Information: www.cascadeumc.org. 3144 Cascade Road S.W., Atlanta.

Turning Point Church: Students in grades six to 12 will be able to participate in the Impact Lock In, an overnight event featuring worship, messages, a bonfire, dinner, breakfast and more beginning at 7 p.m. Pickup times will begin at 7 a.m. Jan. 1. The cost is $10. To register, go to www.eventbrite.com and search for "Impact Lock In." Information: www.turningpointchurch.tv. 78 Old Jackson Road, McDonough.

Big Bethel AME Church: Join people of all faiths to welcome 2016 with singing, prayer, powerful testimonials and preaching at 10 p.m. The service will conclude at midnight with breakfast fellowship. Information: www.bigbethelame.org. 220 Auburn Ave. N.E., Atlanta.

Buckhead Baptist Church: The celebration worship service will begin at 10 p.m. Information: www.buckheadbaptist.org. 4100 Roswell Road N.E., Atlanta.

Mount Paran Church: Start 2016 with a message and music. Service will begin at 11 p.m. Information: www.mountparan.com. 2055 Mount Paran Road, Atlanta.

Have an event you’d like to publicize? Send an email with all event details and a contact phone number in the body to: ajcfaithcalendar@gmail.com. You can also post your event at www.ajc.com/calendars.

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