Peachtree City United Methodist Church will host a special candlelight Valentine concert featuring tenor soloist Ken White on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. White will perform favorite tunes in costume from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera,” as well as celebrated opera arias.

Fr. John M. McDermott, S.J., will speak at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on the Christian meaning of suffering, “How to Reconcile a Good God with Human Sufferings,” Sunday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. McDermott was graduated magna cum laude and received his doctorate in sacred theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy.

The old-fashioned southern gospel singing will return to the old train depot in downtown Grantville on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23 and 24 at 7 p.m.

Congregation B’Nai Israel, the Southside’s only Reform Jewish Congregation, is sponsoring an Adult Prospective Membership Social on Saturday, Feb.

Beginning Sunday, Feb. 4, the Body of Christ Church International in College Park will offer “English as a Second Language” classes each Sunday morning from 7:15 - 8 a.m.

The Church of the Holy Cross in Fayetteville will offer a five-week class, beginning Monday evening, Feb. 5, for engaged couples planning a wedding in 2007 .

Christ’s Church at Whitewater is offering Beth Moore’s 12-week study, “Daniel, Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy” every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m, beginning Feb.

The Peachtree City United Methodist Church will offer a new 10-week Bible study in Spanish beginning Thursday, Feb. 8. “Believing God: Experiencing a Fresh Explosion of Faith,” By Beth Moore, will be taught each Thursday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Senoia resident and author Lisa Coopland will sign her newly published book, A Bond of Perfectness, at Hastings in Newnan on Feb.

The Lighthouse Church, a new United Methodist Church in Peachtree City, will start a small group Bible study this week called “Experiencing God.” Sessions will be offered on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at various times and locations.

Christian City’s Annual Gala will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, in the International Ballroom of the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.

The Rev. Dan Brigham, rector of St. Andrew’s in-the-Pines Episcopal Church in Peachtree City for 23 years, retired Jan. 14, giving his final sermon to 324 people who attended the morning services. Brigham officiated at his last baptism at St. Andrew’s, baptizing William Benjamin Pullin, son of Ben and Stephanie Pullin.

Brent Ritter, former associate pastor of college and career ministries at Stonebriar Community Church in Chattanooga, has joined the staff of Providence United Methodist Church in Fayetteville as youth minister.

First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City is offering a new series of adult education opportunities on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday with classes available for newcomers, singles, honeymooners, men, ladies and mature friends.

Registration for winter short-term Bible Studies, which are open to the entire community, is underway at Peachtree City United Methodist Church. New classes begin the week of Feb. 5 and include a wide variety of topics and interests.

Very Rev. Father George Tsahakis, Chancellor, welcomed a crowd of some 100-plus parishioners, friends and special guests of St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church to the Fourth Annual St. Basil’s Day (Vasilopita) Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Fayette Family YMCA.

Fayette Community Church in Fayetteville will host a Super Bowl Party on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. and is inviting all local firefighters, police officers, rescue workers, military personnel and their families to attend for free.

Many Christians consider the music of the Irish band U2 among the most spiritual in rock. That’s one reason organizers at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newnan are planning a church service using the band’s music.

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School will have an Open House Sunday, Jan. 28. Mass will begin at 9 a.m. in the auditorium and tours and performances will be held from 10 a.m.

Christ Discipleship Ministries in Fairburn will host an Apostolic-Prophetic-Anointing meeting Sunday, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. For information or directions, call CDM at 770-969-8370.

The New Jerusalem Fellowship Church will celebrate Black History the entire month of February. Worship each Sunday at 9 a.m.

Congregation B’Nai Israel, the Southside’s only Reform Jewish Congregation, is sponsoring an Adult Prospective Membership Social on Saturday, Feb.

The Church of the Holy Cross in Fayetteville will offer a five-week class, beginning Monday evening, Feb. 5, for engaged couples planning a wedding in 2007.

Square Foot Ministries is now accepting donations for its annual spring yard sale. No adult clothing or mattresses/box springs will be accepted, but the organization will take furniture, books, jewelry, small appliances, knick-knacks, toys, children’s shoes and clothing, linens, sporting equipment and household goods.

Flat Creek Baptist Church will offer two parenting classes beginning Jan. 17.

“Your Girl, A Bible Study for Mothers of Teens” will begin tonight at 6:30 p.m. and is open to mothers of girls of all ages.

Alfonso Lopez and Michelle Tabor will perform a violin and piano concert on Sunday, Jan. 21 at Fayette Presbyterian Church on Ga. Hwy. 92 North in Fayetteville. The event is part of the 2006 - 2007 Concert Series hosted by the church.

The Grace Life Ministry of First Baptist Church, Peachtree City, will host a Small Group Leadership Conference Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19 and 20, led by Lew Gervais, of Palm Bay, Fla. Gervais has more than 25 years experience working with small groups. He is a licensed CAPP (Certified Addictions Prevention Professional).

When Christian City celebrates progress, it celebrates in a grand way that brings people from all walks of life together. On Feb. 10, 1,000 guests will gather on Valentine’s Day weekend for a “black-tie optional” Gala that will include an elegant dinner, dancing to music arranged by Laigh Langley, and many “special surprises.” The event will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center in the International Ballroom and begins at 6 p.m. with a reception. An auction also is planned.