Bible study: Interested in learning more about the Bible? Attend a free, weekly adult or children's Bible study session. Open to all. 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Greater Love Christian Church, 1970 Riverside Parkway, Lawrenceville. facebook.com/greaterlovechristianchurch.
Community discussion: Father Gary Johnson, a Franciscan from Holy Cross Catholic Church, will lead a two-session discussion of The Spirituality of St. Francis. Free and open to all. 9:15 a.m. Jan. 28 and Feb. 4. St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 3098 St. Anne's Lane NW, Atlanta. 404-237-5589, saintannes.com.
Success story: Guest speaker Elizabeth Cicerchia, who has Down Syndrome and has worked as a teacher's assistant for almost two years, will share her story of personal and professional success followed by a Q&A session. She participates in activities with Extra Special People Inc., an organization that creates opportunities for people with disabilities and their families to engage, connect and thrive. Email RSVP@mynertamid.org or call the congregation with the number of guests in your party to attend. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Congregation Ner Tamid, 1349 Old Highway 41, Marietta. 678 264-8575, mynertamid.info.
Ash Wednesday service: The Ash Wednesday service will feature music, message, prayer and the imposition of ashes. Noon-12:45 p.m. Feb. 14. Kairos Church, 5855 Riverside Drive NW, Atlanta. 404-883-3640, kairosatlanta.org.
Ash Wednesday service and supper: Begin the Lenten with a casual supper followed by a solemn Ash Wednesday worship service. The cost for the Ash Wednesday soup and salad supper will be $3, and attendees must reserve their meals in advance by calling the church. Supper will begin at 6 p.m. and the service, 7 p.m. Feb. 14. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2461 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-237-0363, covpresatlanta.org.
Of note: Episcopal Bishop Robert Wright has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Georgia's Committee on Justice For Children. Wright, bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta, is the only faith leader on the 29-member committee charged with improving justice for children and families involved in Georgia's juvenile courts. Formed in 1995 to apply data-based improvements to Georgia's child dependency cases, the Justice for Children (J4C) committee expanded its scope of work in 2017 to include the full spectrum of juvenile court cases.
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