Cue a concert: The Atlanta Brassworks, a quintet, will play an array of classical to modern brass music. After, guests can meet the group and enjoy dessert. Free and open to all. 7 p.m. Jan. 20. Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, 805 Mount Vernon Highway, Atlanta. 404-255-4023, holyinnocents.org.
Community workshop: Engage in healthy and open discussions about spirituality, sex and sexuality in a safe, sacred space. Westina Matthews, Ph.D. and adjunct professor at the Center for Christian Spirituality, General Theological Seminary in New York City and the Rev. Tommie Watkins Jr., rector, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama, will facilitate. Registration is $10. Open to all. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 26. Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, 807 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd., Atlanta. 404-601-5335, centerforracialhealing.org.
The following services will take place on New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31. All services and events will be open to all.
DeKalb United Pentecostal Church will offer a watch night service at 9 p.m. 1670 Juliette Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-879-6777, dekalbupc.org.
Eagles Nest Church will hold a fun and fellowship featuring comedian Ron G at 10 p.m. 50 Mansell Court, Roswell. 770-500-4323, eaglesnestchurch.org.
Ebenezer Baptist Church will offer a watch night services at 7 p.m. with light refreshments post service. Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson St. NE, Atlanta. 404-688-7300, ebenezeratl.org.
The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church will offer a watch night service at 7 p.m. 1879 Glenwood Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-377-0561, greaterpineygrove.com.
Landmark Church will offer a praise and prayer service at 8 p.m. 3737 Holcomb Bridge Road, Peachtree Corners. 770-449-5956, landmarkchurch.org.
Mount Paran Church will host service at 11 p.m. 2055 Mount Paran Road NW, Atlanta. 404-923-8700, mountparan.com.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will offer worship services at noon and 9:30 p.m. 6400 Woodrow Road, Lithonia. 770-696-9600, newbirth.org.
Ray of Hope Christian Church will host a worship service and concert featuring Grammy Award nominee artist Jekalyn Carr beginning 10 p.m. 2778 Snapfinger Road, Decatur. 770-696-5100, rayofhope.org.
St. Thomas More Catholic Church will offer Mass at 5:30 p.m. 636 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-378-4588, stmgaparish.org.
United Methodist Church will offer watch night services at 7 and 10:30 p.m. 3144 Cascade Road SW, Atlanta. 404-691-5770, cascadeumc.org.
Unity North Atlanta will hold a burning bowl service in which attendees will release things that no longer serves them and set intentions for the new year beginning 6:30 p.m. 4255 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 678-819-9100, unitynorth.org.
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