Announcements of church events are published each Friday and Sunday in The News Courier. Church briefs must be submitted in writing, either on a form available at The News Courier office at 410 W. Green St., Athens, or sending e-mail to kelly@athensnews-courier.com or a fax to (256) 233-7753.

o Judgment House. First Baptist Church of Ardmore is hosting a Judgment House as a Halloween alternative from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31; and 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. Call (256) 423-3992.

o Homecoming Week. Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church on Wall Triana Highway will have homecoming week activities continue Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. with worship in song; Sunday, Nov. 1, 6 p.m., Homecoming Celebration.

o Singing. Holt Road Baptist Church will hold a fifth Saturday singing at 7 p.m. Oct. 31 featuring The Kennedy Family. For information, call (256) 232-6216.

o Pancake breakfast. The youth group of Poplar Creek Baptist Church, 10880 Snake Road, will hold a fundraiser pancake breakfast at the church from 8-9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. Plates will be $5 each. Proceeds go toward expenses for the annual trip to Pigeon Forge in January to attend Bible Conferences. For more information, call (256) 729-8084.

o Gospel meeting. Elkton Street Church of Christ at 7466 Elkton Pike in Elkton, Tenn., will host a gospel meeting at 10, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday featuring speaker Bill Hall. For information, call (931) 993-0360.

o Block party. West Highland Baptist Church will host its annual block party from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Free food, fun and games. For information, call the church office at (256) 232-3397.

o Thrift workshop. Athens Church of God at Lucas Ferry and Quinn roads will host a workshop by Two Thrifty Sisters at 9 a.m. Nov. 14. Learn to save money and stretch a dollar. For more information, call (256) 232-9021.