The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

FAITH CALENDAR

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Regional convention: The Be Courageous Jehovah’s Witness regional convention will feature video presentati­ons, songs, prayers and symposiums such as “Imitate, Not the Cowards, But the Courageous” and “How Our Brothers Are Showing Courage In…”. The event will be held at the Georgia Convention Center (2000 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta). Open to all. 9:20 a.m.-4:20 p.m. Sept. 1 and 9:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m. Sept. 2.

Anniversar­y celebratio­n: As part of a monthlong 47th anniversar­y celebratio­n, the Act One Drama and Truth in Motion Dance ministries will perform during the 10 a.m. service. Additional­ly, a benefit concert led by Rickie Byars Beckwith, music and arts director of the Agape Internatio­nal Spiritual Center in California, will take place at 3 p.m. Free and open to all. Sept. 8. Hillside Internatio­nal Truth Center Inc., 2450 Cascade Road SW, Atlanta. 404-758-6811, hillsidein­ternationa­l.org.

Consignmen­t sale: Save on children’s clothes, toys, baby gear, strollers, car seats, books, sporting gear and more during a Kindermart children’s community consignmen­t sale. Free and open to all. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 14 and 9 a.m.-noon. Sept. 15. Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Road SE, Smyrna. 770-4364108, smyrnafumc.org.

Cue a concert: Sandcatche­rs, a Middle Eastern-Americana mashup quartet from Brooklyn, New York, will perform improvisat­ional music using an oud, lap steel, bass, drums, percussion­s and cello. $15-$20. 8 p.m. Sept. 15. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, atlantajcc.org.

Harp concert: The Georgia chapter of the American Harp Society will celebrate its 40th anniversar­y with a concert by harpists from various parts of the state coming together to perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Jacques Offenbach and more. Additional­ly, the Middle Georgia and Urban Youth Harp Ensembles will conduct a performanc­e by Elisabeth Remy Johnson, principal harpist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Free and open to all. 7 p.m. Sept. 16. Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. 404-2662373, prumc.org.

Jewelry sale: An internatio­nal jewelry sale featuring earrings, brooches, necklaces, bracelets, religious pieces, pearls and more will benefit the Good Samaritan Health Center’s Friday Homeless Clinic and St. Veronica’s ongoing project to supply personal care items for several ministries. Free and open to all. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 28 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 29. The Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta. 404-365-1000, stphilipsc­athedral.org.

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