Religion briefs

Big Fat Greek Mardi Gras

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church will hold its Big Fat Greek Mardi Gras beginning at 11 a.m. today at the church, 7021 Hohman Ave., Hammond. There will be lamb, chicken pastitsio, lemon rice soup and  Greek salads along with a taste of Greek pastries, loukomades and a bundt cake sale. A presentation on Orthodoxy will be held at 4:30 p.m. Call (219) 932-7347.

Feeding the flock

Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. several churches partner to serve a free community meal and fellowship which is open to everyone at 7898 Taft St., Merrillville. Call (219) 736-0707.

Special speaker at church

Jacqui Smith is the Sunday special speaker beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday at South Lake Worship Center, 3440 W. 61st Ave., Hobart. Call (219) 942-8777.

Psalm project concert

Psalm Project free concert begins at 7 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Road, Lansing. This Dutch musical group sets the words from the psalms to contemporary music. Call (708) 474-9336.

FBC new pastor presentation

First Baptist Church of East Chicago will hold services at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday to present Pastor Douglas C. Sloss to the community as its new senior pastor-teacher at 4911 McCook Ave., East Chicago. Call (219) 398-0758.

Pancake breakfast planned

St. Florian School is hosting a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the gym at 131st Street and Houston Avenue in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood. The cost for the breakfast is $6 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 11. Children 3 and younger eat for free. This will feature all-you-can-eat pancakes, Belgian waffles, eggs and sausage. There also will be a school open house from 10:45 a.m. to noon. Gift baskets will be raffled. Call (773) 646-2868.

Community open house

Trinity Lutheran school will host an open house from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 4 at the school, 18144 Glen Terrace, Lansing. Learn about curriculum, enrichment activities and the benefits of Christian education. Call (708) 474-8539 or visit www.trinitylutheranlansing.com.

Wild game dinner

Men are invited to an annual wild game dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 4 at Lake Hills Family Center, 9209 W. 85th Ave., Schererville. Evening includes a variety of meats, fish and poultry, along with a bluegrass band and a program There are 300 tickets available, at $10, in advance only. Call (219) 365-4747.

Guest speaker at church

Kenneth Kincade will talk about Peru from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Union Community Church, UCC, 602 Monroe St., Valparaiso. Call (219) 464-1397.

Date night challenge

Portage First United Methodist Church will host a Date Night Challenge event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at 2637 McCool Road, Portage. This is open to any married couple; child care provided. Call to register at (219) 762-3846.