A program, facilitated by the Rev. Bob Hudak, rector of Nativity, begins at 7 p.m. Some of the topics Hudak will include are "Faith Story: Traveling with God," "Thirsting Souls: Living Invitation," and "Leaving the Grave Behind."

All of the topics covered come from "Groundwork," a guide for Lenten study and action, which is designed to encourage serious and joyful learning about evangelism, invitation, and welcome.

The short service of Compline, or night prayers of the church, concludes the evening at 7:45 p.m.

Each Friday through March 18, The Way of the Cross will be offered at 5:30 p.m. Also called Stations of the Cross, Via Crucis, and Via Dolorosa, this popular devotion, revived by the followers of St. Francis of Assisi in medieval times, involves praying before a series of representations of events on Jesus's journey to the Cross.

It reflects the practice of pilgrims who walk from the site of Pilate's judgment hall, following the streets of Old Jerusalem to end to the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre.

The church is at 130 Antioch Road, just off of Hwy. 92 South, at Harp's Crossing in Fayetteville.

For more information on activities at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity, call the parish office, 770-460-6390, or visit the church's Web site, www.fayettenativity.com .