Conversation and coffee: During Brews and 'Brews, guests will fellowship with coffee and study portions of Hebrews in the Bible. Free and open to all. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Sundays, July 1-29. Rock Spring Presbyterian Church's fellowship hall, 1824 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-875-7483, rspc.org.
Outdoor festival: Savory Sundays will be a community gathering of food trucks, games, live music and more. Free and open to all. 6-8 p.m. July 8. College Park First United Methodist Church's parking lot, 3726 E. Main St., College Park. 404-766-6294, cpfirstumc.org.
Pool party: Celebrate Shabbat with family and friends during an outdoor pool and splash pad party. Open swim will begin at 5 p.m. followed by Shabbat songs and blessings with Rabbi Glusman at 6 p.m. Free ice pops, challah and grape juice will be available; other drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Guests may also bring picnic or potluck to share with others. Free and open to all. Visit the website to register. 5-7 p.m. July 13 and 27. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, atlantajcc.org.
Legacy building: During Preparing Generational Fathers, men will learn the benefits of mentorship, importance and role of local churches, participate in a praise and worship service and more. Free. 7 p.m. July 16-17. Greater Works Baptist Church, 3296 Walt Stephens Road, Jonesboro. 770-472-8338, greaterworksbaptistchurch.org
Writing weekend: During a weekend retreat, participants will explore their personal connection between the inner life and the written word via silence, journaling and more. Writers of all levels will be welcome, but note that feedback on personal writing will not be provided. Registration is $80-$100 per night, including accommodations and meals. July 20-22. Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Highway 212 SW, Conyers. 770-483-8705, trappist.net.
Companion animal grief: A workshop to focus on the loss of a companion animal will include time to explore grief and loss in several forms. Handouts will be distributed. Email ddowneywarley@comcast.net or call 706 266-3444 to RSVP. Free and open to all. 1-5 p.m. July 21. St. Benedict's Episcopal Church, 2160 Cooper Lake Road SE, Smyrna. 678-279-4300, mysaintb.org.
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