Atlanta faith notes
Black History Month program: At 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, West End Church of Christ will host "A Heritage of Faith: Evolving Spirituality and Unity Among Us." Open to all, the program will feature musical selections, a panel discussion and performances that convey the history of African Americans and churches. Information: WeRiseAtl@gmail.com or 404-753-6271. 1303 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta. www.thewestender.com.
Author's event: At 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) will host Scott Stossel, author of "My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind." In this book, Scott draws on his battle with anxiety and efforts to understand the condition. Books will be available for purchase; signing to follow. Tickets range from $10 to $15. Seating is limited; reservations are recommended. 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. www.atlantajcc.org.
Children's consignment sale: McEachern United Methodist Church's Twice Blessed ministry will host a consignment sale featuring spring/summer clothing for children, expectant mothers and more. The sale will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5 and end at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Visit www.twice-blessed.org for exact times. Most items half price on the last day. Information: 770-943-3008. 4075 Macland Road, Powder Springs. www.mceachernumc.org.
Weekend getaway: For clergy spouses and partners, "Building Community: Mind, Body and Spirit" is a weekend retreat featuring spiritual exercises, yoga, hiking, food and more. Held at Mikell Camp and Conference Center (237 Camp Mikell Road, Toccoa) the weekend will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, March 6 and end 12 p.m. Sunday, March 8. The fee is $150 - $200 and includes lodging, meals and programs. Email suziejwhit@aol.com or visit www.episcopalatlanta.org.
Morning retreat: A Lenten spiritual retreat will be led by Rev. Mary Wetzel, vicar of the Church of the Common Ground, a ministry for homeless people of Atlanta, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at St. James' Episcopal Church. To register, call 770-919-9357. 161 Church St., Marietta. www.stjames-marietta.episcopalatlanta.org.
Dance off: In "Dances With The Stars Clergy Edition," nine pastors and their professional dance partners will compete to raise funds for under-resourced churches via The Matthew Initiative (www.thematthewinitiative.com). 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Individual tickets are $100, inclusive of reserved seating, dinner, dessert and silent auction; $30 general admission tickets include show, silent auction and dessert. Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta. www.northsideumc.org.
