Community events

American slaves topic

In conjunction with Black History Month, the Rev. Moses Berry will speak next Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. at Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 12407 E. 16th Ave.

Berry, a direct descendant of American slaves, will speak about the history of the spirituality of African American slaves and will bring along artifacts from the African American Heritage Museum in Ash Grove, Mo.

The items, including quilts from the Underground Railroad, slave chains and tags, photographs and neck irons, will be displayed Feb. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m.

For more information, call the church office at 891-7632.

Theater preview

The cast of the Christian Youth Theater’s production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” will read from and perform the play today at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., and at 1 p.m. at Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave.

The events are a preview to the play, which will be performed March 10-19 at the CYT Theater, 708 W. Nora Ave.

For more information, call 487-6540 or visit www.cytspokane.org.

Book study

Immanuel Baptist Church, 5109 N. Adams St., is presenting a six-week study group of the book “The Purpose-Driven Life” by Rick Warren.

The first meeting will be today from 10 a.m. to noon.

For more information, call the church office at 326-0651.

Inner stillness class

Ancient Traditions Community Church, 1928 E. Rich Ave., is offering a class on the third Monday of every month that will discuss the origins, techniques and strategy of finding inner stillness.

The first meeting will be Monday at 6:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $5 per class.

For more information, call the church office at 981-5202 or visit www.ancienttraditions.org.

Singles program

Christian Singles Fellowship is holding its monthly meeting today at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of North Addison Baptist Church, 6120 N. Addison St.

Alan Basham from Eastern Washington University will speak on the topic of “On the Road Together.”

For more information, call 893-2865 or visit www.csfspokane.com.