Palm Sunday performance: Spend an uplifting afternoon filled with song and dance at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with the Amazing Grace Dance Company. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29. 25 Boulevard NE, Atlanta. Information: 404-522-6776.
Palm Sunday concert: Big Bethel AME Church will host the Clark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society Choir as they perform "The Seven Last Words of Christ" by T. Dubois and African American Spirituals of the Easter Season. 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29. 220 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta. Information: 404-827-9707.
Zumba fitness: Get moving! Hillside Presbyterian Church will host Zumba Fitness with Team Afro-Caribbean, a fun, healthy way to workout and learn dance moves. The two-hour class will be led by four instructors. 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 28. $11.24, including online fees. 1879 Columbia Drive, Decatur. Information: 404-289-3092. Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/zumba-fitness-with-team-afro-caribbean-tickets-15965840258?aff=eventful/r/eventful.
Multiple services: St. John's Lutheran Church will host a Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2 inclusive of a liturgy of forgiveness, foot washing and holy communion. A $10 catered dinner is part of the service and a reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Reservations, email office@stjohnsatlanta.org. At 7 p.m. Friday, April 3, the church will host a Good Friday service, which will include a liturgy of lament with the flowering and the adoration of the cross. 1410 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta. www.stjohnsatlanta.org.
Journey to the cross: McDonough Christian Church's Worship Arts Ministry will host "The Journey: A Good Friday Experience," a guided experience of Christ's journey to the cross. 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 and Friday, April 3. During this free experiential tour, small groups will be led into Biblical settings, dramatic scenes and meaningful times of reflection. A special "Kids Journey Experience" will be available for children in the third grade and younger. 2000 Jonesboro Road, McDonough. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is strongly suggested. www.mccreach.org.
Community Seder: At 7:15 p.m. Saturday, April 4 following service, Congregation Or VeShalom will host its Annual Passover 2nd Night Community Seder. Open to all, the Sephardic Seder will be led by Rabbi Hayyim Kassorla. A Sephardic menu as well as vegetarian plates will be available. Nonrefundable tickets are $25 - $40. RSVP by Tuesday, March 31. 1681 North Druid Hills Road NE, Atlanta. Information: 404-633-1737 or email office@orveshalom.org.
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