The Episcopal Church of the Nativity will observe the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. with Evensong, an Anglican evening prayer of song and praise. It will include elements of the "Transitus", a rite observed in Franciscan communities throughout the world since the seventeenth century.

Nativity's neighbor, the Catholic Church of St. Gabriel, and St. Andrew's in the Pines Episcopal Church will participate. Refreshments, sponsored by the Episcopal Church women, will be provided after the service. All are welcome.

The Episcopal Church of the Nativity is part of the 93 parishes in the Diocese of Atlanta (www.episcopal-atl.org) and a member of the world-wide Anglican Communion.

The church is located at 130 Antioch Road. For more information, call the parish office at 770-460-6390. Nativity's Pastor, Bob Hudak, can be reached at bhudak@mindspring.com.

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