Commemorative services:Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church will honor the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with special services at 7:45 and 11 a.m. Jan. 15. Angela Tuck, an Atlanta-based writer, editor and longtime member of Pleasant Grove, will speak at the first service; Charles Person, a 1961 Freedom Rider, member of the Atlanta Student Movement and a Marine, will be the guest speaker during the second service. The Atlanta Freedom Riders will also be honored during the second service. 566 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-428-3681, www.pgmbc-cobb.org.
Book signing: During the Page From the Book Festival, Dr. Michael J. Breus, author of "The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype — and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds and More," will present a new program that helps people get back in sync with their natural rhythm by making minor changes to their daily routine. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. Tickets are $10-$15. 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, www.atlantajcc.org.
Signage for marches: Make signs to carry at the March for Women and Social Justice, which will take place in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., on Jan 21. The sign-making session will be held from 7-8 p.m. Jan. 17 at Church of the Epiphany. Supplies will be provided, but participants can bring additional creative materials. Free and open to all. 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-373-8338, www.epiphany.org.
Community conversation: Join academic theologians and faith-based activists for a conversation about the relationship between faith, theology and activism from 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 18 at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. Catherine Meeks, Ph.D., author, retired Clara Carter Agee Distinguished Professor at Wesleyan College and Chair of Diocese of Atlanta's Commission on Dismantling Racism, will lead the discussion. To RSVP, send an email to sgreene500@gmail.com. 1790 LaVista Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-634-3336, www.stbartsatlanta.org.
Midweek retreat: During a contemplative prayer weekend retreat, participants will spend three days in silence to center on their relationship with God. The contemplative prayer retreat will be held Jan. 20-22 at Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Registration is $80-$100 per night, including accommodations and meals. 2625 Ga. 212 S.W., Conyers. 770-483-8705, www.trappist.net.
Motivational messages: The #SayYesToVictory Tour will be a night of empowerment featuring special guest pastor and television personality Jamal Bryant and others beginning 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at Morehouse College. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com and type "Morehouse College" and "Atlanta" in the search boxes. Free and open to all. 830 Westview Drive S.W., Atlanta. 404-681-2800, www.morehouse.edu.
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