PAM Worship & Music Conference
PAM Worship & Music Conference: “Clothed In Love”
Join musicians and worship leaders for the most widely attended annual conference of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) denomination, June 15–20 and June 22–27, 2025, at the Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, North Carolina! Together, we will create music, learn, and worship. Your participation is an investment in the dynamic growth of our denomination as we explore the promising future together. Register now at presbymusic.org/conference.
National Black Presbyterian Caucus
National Black Presbyterian Caucus
This 48th Biennial is welcoming over 250 attendees — including clergy, congregants, educators, organizers, youth leaders, and justice seekers – those who labor with love, fueled by faith and committed to collective transformation. This conference is more than a meeting – it is a movement!
With hearts full of faith and purpose, members and friends of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus gather again for the sacred and powerful convening of the 48th Biennial National Black Presbyterian Caucus Conference. The conference, set in the vibrant city of Charlotte, NC, this year’s conference boldly proclaims a timeless truth: “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:58). This rallying cry calls us to reflect on the eternal significance of our work in ministry, justice and community. Together we will be renewed in spirit, strengthened in purpose, and united in vision as Black Presbyterians from across the nation come together to celebrate, strategize, and soar.
Info/Registration: https://nationalnbpc.org/nbpc-48-biennial-conference/
PAM Worship & Music Conference
PAM Worship & Music Conference: “Clothed In Love”
Join musicians and worship leaders for the most widely attended annual conference of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) denomination, June 15–20 and June 22–27, 2025, at the Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, North Carolina! Together, we will create music, learn, and worship. Your participation is an investment in the dynamic growth of our denomination as we explore the promising future together. Register now at presbymusic.org/conference.
Presbytery of Greater Atlanta at Atlanta United
Presbytery of Greater Atlanta at Atlanta United
Join your friends and colleagues from across the presbytery on Wednesday, July 16, for a night out at Atlanta United! As the Five Stripes take on the Chicago Fire, we'll have a tailgate party beginning at 5:30pm and make our way to the match—first kick is at 7:30pm.
We have 40 group tickets available in section 228 for $27 each. If you already have tickets, sign up for the tailgate only. Get your tickets and sign up for the tailgate now! Hope to see you on July 16! (If you receive an error, try opening the link in a private/incognito window.)
Middle School Summer Experience
Middle School Summer Experience
Monday, July 21 - Thursday, July 24
Presbyterian College is hosting a unique summer experience for middle school youth groups that combines service/mission projects with a conference-style community. Groups will engage in morning worship, impactful service, and meaningful faith formation opportunities. As part of our Ecology of Calling Initiative, this event is free to the first 50 participants who register (including youth and adults). Groups are responsible for their own transportation, but all lodging, meals, and conference events are provided.
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9WuOKMoPEe2aqmWJNtm1lH7EOpaoLF5R39oHQ67YHS5DTpg/viewform
Presbyterian Youth Triennium
Presbyterian Youth Triennium
July 28-31, 2025
Louisville, Kentucky
Theme: As if We Were Dreaming (Psalm 126)
The Office of Presbyterian Youth and Triennium is excited to announce the theme for the 2025 Triennium: “As If We Were Dreaming…” (Psalm 126). From July 28-31, 2025, thousands of Presbyterian youth will gather in Louisville, Kentucky for four transformative days of worship, recreation, group study, and fellowship. Participants will be reminded that they are born to dream, invited to share in collective dreaming, learn to confront their nightmares, and encouraged to wake up and dream as they carry these experiences home.
The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta is eager to bring a group!
• Cost: $550 per youth participant | $525 per adult participant
• Registration Opens: January 1, 2025
• Registration Deadline: March 16, 2025
Next Steps for Church Leaders:
1. Finalize your group.
2. Send a list of names and a $100 deposit per person (checks made payable to Presbytery of Greater Atlanta) to:
McDonough Presbyterian Church
Attn: Destiny Williams
427 McGarity Road
McDonough, GA 30252
3. Once finalized, share the registration link (below) with all participants to complete their details. (https://forms.gle/6K1R6tBbqzuhCfxW8)
Questions? Contact Destiny Williams, Director of Youth at McDonough Presbyterian Church:
destiny@mcdonoughpresbyterian.com
Conversation on New Confession
Conversation on New Confession
Did you know that the PC(USA) has appointed a committee to write a new confession of faith to be considered for addition to our Book of Confessions? As announced at our recent presbytery meeting, two members of PGA-- Charles Wiley and Martha Moore-Keish--are on the writing committee. If you want to hear more about the process and offer your input, come join Martha and Charles for a conversation on Zoom Tuesday July 29, at 7pm.
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NcSUTD0uQQKmF36IWH9WIg
Stated Meeting of the Presbytery
The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta holds quarterly Stated Meetings to conduct business and join in worship together.
For more information about Stated Meetings (including links to registration, submit absence requests, download the current Commissioner Handbook, etc.), click the button below.
Some items, such as the Commissioner Handbook, registration link, etc., will be made available a couple of weeks prior to each event.
Leader’s Toolbox
Build Up Your Leaders Toolbox!
Join leaders from around the congregations and new worshiping communities of the Presbytery on Saturday, August 23 as we add to our leaders toolbox! We will gather from 8:30am to 1:00pm on August 23 at Korean Central Presbyterian Church to learn, pray, and grow together. Three tracks will be available:
New Elder Training: for people new to serving as ruling elders (led by the New Church Development Commission)
Financial Best Practices for Congregations: for those who want to develop a culture of generosity, support financial procedures, and conduct annual financial reviews
The Blessing of Conflict?!: for spiritual leaders who want to develop tools for healthy patterns of communication
Schedule:
8:30am - Registration Opens, Refreshments
9:00am - Opening Gathering: Prayer, Scripture, Song
9:20am - Dismiss to Workshops
9:30am - Workshop Part 1
11:00am - Lunch Break
11:30am - Workshop Part 2
1:00pm - Dismiss from Workshops
Registration opens June 1. Cost for the day (including lunch) is $15. Register by August 14.
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus
2025 Meetings are at 10 AM on the following:
May 31
August 30
November 29
Third Annual Biscuits and Blessings Annual Review Celebration
Third Annual Biscuits and Blessings Annual Review Celebration
Saturday, September 13, 2025
8:45 -11:30 am, Location TBD
Calling all new worshiping community (NWC) leaders, NCDC Board members, and friends! The year is full of blessings during this time of immense change, and it is time to gather for our annual reviews. We gather for breakfast, worship, and sharing our reflections on the past year as well as our anticipated challenges, opportunities, goals, hopes, and prayers for the upcoming year.
All new worshiping communities are required to complete an Annual Review, but friends are also invited to be a part of this holy time of discernment, reflection, and storytelling.
Please put this on your calendar now!
New Worshiping Community Leadership Assessments
New Worshiping Community Leadership Assessments
Prospective new worshiping community leaders are invited to attend
By Lindsay Armstrong, Executive Director, NCDC
Are you or someone you know thinking about starting a new worshiping community?
1001 New Worshiping Communities is offering its Discerning Missional Leadership (DML) Assessment for prospective and early-stage new worshiping community leaders (NWCs) four times this year. One of them is in Atlanta, and now is the time to register.
DML assessments give participants vocational guidance on the possibility of starting a new worshiping community and recommend next steps for their spiritual and professional growth as they pursue that work.
For more information, visit pcusa.org/1001-new-worshipping-communities/support-nwcs/leadership-assessments.
Available in English, Korean and Spanish. Limited space available.
NCDC offers several registration fee scholarships. If you are interested, please apply for one using the Assessment Grant application which may be accessed on this page.
1001 National Gathering
1001 National Gathering for 1001 NWC Leaders
October 13-16, 2025
YMCA of the Rockies
Estes Park, Colorado
Registration: https://app.groupize.com/organizations/pcusa/events/1001-nwc-national-gathering
Deadline: Diaconal Ministry Grant
Diaconal Ministry Grant
The Diaconal Ministry Grant is a grant opportunity which includes what were previously known as the Compassion and PATH grants. The application, which is available here, is due by midnight on Monday, October 27, 2025.
The application form is a fillable .pdf file that can be completed without printing and scanning. (If you are unable to complete the online application, please send a request to grants@atlpcusa.org and a text copy of the application will be sent to you.)
We look forward to receiving your applications, and to learning about the innovative and life-changing ministries taking place in our midst.
Stated Meeting of the Presbytery
The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta holds quarterly Stated Meetings to conduct business and join in worship together.
For more information about Stated Meetings (including links to registration, submit absence requests, download the current Commissioner Handbook, etc.), click the button below.
Some items, such as the Commissioner Handbook, registration link, etc., will be made available a couple of weeks prior to each event.
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus
2025 Meetings are at 10 AM on the following:
May 31
August 30
November 29
Pentecost Joint Worship Service
Pentecost Joint Worship Service
of Stockbridge Presbyterian Church and Transformation Covenant, a new worshiping community
June 8, 2025
12 PM (Noon)
Lunch and Worship Combined
4740 N Henry Blvd, Stockbridge, GA 30294
Outside Pavillion
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus
2025 Meetings are at 10 AM on the following:
May 31
August 30
November 29
Devotional Book Launch: Flow and Be Reborn
Devotional Book Launch: Flow and Be Reborn
by Rev. Zulema García de Rojas
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church - parking lot
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The presentation will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and there will be translation.
CLERGY DAY OF REFLECTION: CARE OF BODY, CARE OF SOUL
In the midst of stress and noise of 21st-century life, where demands to ‘keep up’ are relentless, finding moments of peace and self-care becomes crucial, especially while we care for others. Whether you are juggling the responsibilities of caring for young children, elderly parents, or a partner with health challenges or working in demanding fields like ministry, therapy, or healthcare, we all understand the importance of rest and self-care.
At Ignatius House, our team extends a warm invitation for you to step away from the chaos and immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of our natural surroundings. With scenic walkable trails, a nourishing and delicious lunch, and a welcoming environment, our day retreat is designed for you to rest, pray, reflect, journal, and most importantly, experience the rejuvenating power of silence.
Join us in prioritizing your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Discover the art of self-care at Ignatius House – where the care of the body and soul converge for a holistic wellness experience.
Information/Registration: https://ignatiushouse.org/calendar/day-of-reflection-may2025/
New Worshiping Community Leader Accelerator
New Worshiping Community Leader Accelerator
Date: April 1-4, 2025
Location: The Calvin Center
Leaders:
Jeya So, 1001 NWC Associate
Rafael Viana, On the Way and Casa Brasil
Sam Kim, Atlanta Oikos
Organizers: 1001 Staff
Topic: Essential Practices for Starting a NWC.
Event sponsored and led by 1001 New Worshiping Communities and is open to new worshiping community leaders from across the PCUSA. Pre-registration required and available on a first come first serve basis.
Day of Celebration Honoring the Installation of Rev. Dr. Maisha I. Handy
Day of Celebration Honoring the Installation of
Rev. Dr. Maisha I. Handy
as the 12th President of McCormick Theological Seminary
McCormick's Board of Trustees warmly invite you to join us on March 28, 2025 for a day full of celebration honoring the installation of Rev. Dr. Maisha I. Handy as the 12th president of McCormick Theological Seminary.
Join us for the formal ceremony marking the public affirmation of our community's support and welcome for our new leader.
Installation Service
11 AM-12:30 PM
First Baptist Congregational Church
1613 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
We ask that anyone representing a college or university or serving in an official clergy role wear their regalia or vestments and plan on joining us in a procession during the service.
Come celebrate & be inspired by Dr. Handy's compelling vision for McCormick and her commitment to fostering growth and excellence within our institution.
Let’s Get Jazzy: A Dinner & Music Benefit Concert
7 PM-10 PM
Little Black Pearl Workshop
1060 E 47th St
Chicago, IL 60653
This benefit dinner will feature jazzy performances by our special musical guests, Nythia Martinez and Rev. Dr. Ozzie Smith Jr., along with our featured artist, CC Sunchild.
Our event is not only a celebration of new leadership but also a chance to support a worthy institution that plays a vital role in theological education. We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you! Click the button to reserve your spot:
Accommodations
Are you joining us from out of town, or needing accommodations near the event locations? We have special room rates available.
Option #1 — Hyatt Place Chicago South/University Medical Center
5225 S. Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
(888)591-1234
Dates: Thursday, March 27 - Saturday, March 29 Note: Should you wish to stay outside of these dates, you must book your reservation for the group block dates online first and then reach out to Teja Syers in sales via email (teja.syers@hyatt.com) with your confirmation number to add the additional nights. Trying to include additional dates not listed above will result in a “Invalid Code” message.
Group Name: Hyatt Place Chicago South – McCormick Theological Seminary Block
Group Rate: $209
Group Code: G-MCT1
Booking Deadline: Must book by Thursday, March 13
Option #2 — Sophy Hotel Hyde Park
1411 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Questions? Send us an email.
New Worshiping Community Leader Retreat
New Worshiping Community Leader Retreat
Finding God in All Things: An Ignatian Retreat
March 26-28, 2025
Wednesday, March 26, 4 PM – Friday, March 28, 12 PM
Historic Banning Mills
205 Horseshoe Dam Rd
Whitesburg, GA 30185
www.historicbanningmills.com
For St. Ignatius God was everywhere.
All we need to do is pay attention! During this retreat we will use Ignatian spiritual practices to create space to pay attention to what God is doing in our lives and how God invites us to show up as a force of love in the world around us.
1001 Associate for Spiritual Formation Jeff Eddings will guide us in a time of discernment, contemplation, and discussion on our journey to finding God in all things.
Made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness and contemplative prayer. https://trustformeditation.org
Register by Thursday, March 20 (noon).
UKIRK ATLANTA PROM FUNDRAISER
UKirk Atlanta’s Prom Fundraiser
Back to the 80s & 90s!
Class is in session, and UKirk Atlanta is welcoming students back to the Emory and Agnes Scott campuses! Between dorm life and schoolwork, there’s a lot we do to care for these young adults. In that effort, UKirk Atlanta is hosting a party and fundraiser to help continue our ministry, and you’re invited to join the celebration!
On March 21, we’re hosting a 80’s and 90’s “Senior Prom!” Get out your Day-Glo t-shirts, neon colors, gold bangles, over-sized jeans, and anything plaid! We’re going to raise the roof like it’s 1994 (or 1984 — or like it’s a General Assembly dance break)! We will give out awards for best 80s and 90s attire!
When: March 21, 2025 - 7 PM
Where: Columbia Seminary
Ticket Pricing:
• Early Bird- $30.00/person or $300/table near the band
• After February 15- $45.00/person or $350/table near the dance floor
• Day of March 21: $55.00/person
• You can buy your tickets using the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/8xZdLPqUxe13LMGq6
Questions or want to volunteer? Contact:
Drew Wilmesherr; drew@ukirkatlanta.com
or
Destiny Williams; destiny@mcdonoughpresbtyerian.com
ACFB HUNGER WALK/RUN 5K
Since 1984, the Hunger Walk/Run has been an annual 5K/“fun run” of The Atlanta Community Food Bank and its partners. Proceeds benefit the ACFB and other local nonprofits, programs, and ministries focused on hunger relief. These benefiting partner organizations help recruit participants and receive a percentage of the funds raised to support their direct hunger relief programs.
As a benefiting partner, the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta keeps 60% of the funds we raise as a presbytery, which supports our Diaconal Grants program. All Presbytery of Greater Atlanta churches are eligible to apply for a Diaconal Grant to support hunger initiatives within their congregation. The remaining 40% that we raise goes to the Atlanta Community Food Bank where - among many other outstanding results - they leverage every $1 into $9 worth of groceries for hunger relief (enough for 4 meals!).
How it Works:
1. Register as part of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta (link below). If you do not register as part of the presbytery, funds raised do not contribute to the presbytery’s grant fund.
2. Start a Team, Join a Team, Reactivate a Team, Register as an Individual, and/or Donate toward a team/individual’s goal. Your team may be called the “{Church Name} Team” or you can get creative! Churches may have multiple teams. Have fun!
3. If you register as a team, your Team Captain will need to register first to Start/Reactivate the Team. Then, additional team members may Join the Team.
4. Leading up to the Walk/Run, invite people to donate toward your team or individual goal.
5. Return to the link below to track team/individual progress and monitor the presbytery’s collective fundraising toward hunger relief.
Questions?
Register, Donate, Track, etc: https://engage.acfb.org/site/TR?fr_id=2167&pg=entry
Leader Formation Webinar for Ruling Elders and Deacons
Leader Formation Webinar for Ruling Elders and Deacons
Registration for the next webinar in the Leader Formation series, “Pondering God with Presbyterians: What Do We Believe and Why?” is now open through February 26, 2025. The event will be held on Zoom March 6, 2025; 7–8:30 pm (EST).
This webinar will explore some basic theological convictions of our faith, including what we hold in common with other Christians and peculiar treasures of the Reformed tradition. Want to learn more about the mystery of the Trinity, justification by grace through faith, or the puzzle of predestination? Come join the conversation!
This event is led by Martha Moore-Keish, the J.B. Green Professor of Theology at Columbia Theological Seminary. Interpretation in Spanish and Korean is available and a recording in English will be available following the event (registration is not required for access).
Information and Registration: https://www.pcusa.org/about-pcusa/agencies-entities/interim-unified-agency/ministry-areas/leader-formation/webinar-series
CLERGY DAY OF REFLECTION: ASH WEDNESDAY
In the midst of stress and noise of 21st-century life, where demands to ‘keep up’ are relentless, finding moments of peace and self-care becomes crucial, especially while we care for others. Whether you are juggling the responsibilities of caring for young children, elderly parents, or a partner with health challenges or working in demanding fields like ministry, therapy, or healthcare, we all understand the importance of rest and self-care.
At Ignatius House, our team extends a warm invitation for you to step away from the chaos and immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of our natural surroundings. With scenic walkable trails, a nourishing and delicious lunch, and a welcoming environment, our day retreat is designed for you to rest, pray, reflect, journal, and most importantly, experience the rejuvenating power of silence.
Join us in prioritizing your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Discover the art of self-care at Ignatius House – where the care of the body and soul converge for a holistic wellness experience.
Information/Registration: https://ignatiushouse.org/calendar/ash-wednesday-day-of-reflection-mar2025/
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING OFFERING
One Great Hour of Sharing
March 5-April 20, 2025
Typically received during the season of Lent, each gift to One Great Hour of Sharing supports efforts to relieve hunger through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, promote development through the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People, and assist in areas of disaster through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. All three programs work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope.
Information/Resources: https://pcusa.org/special-offerings/one-great-hour-sharing
CLERK OF SESSION TRAINING
Clerks of session are invited to attend a training session on Thursday, March 13 at 7:00 PM. Clerks of session are key players in gathering, recording, and communicating the work of the church. Join us for training for new and experienced clerks alike as we review the responsibilities of clerks, discuss the different approaches to this important work, and explore ways to streamline and simplify this work. This session will be conducted via Zoom and recorded for later review. Please register at the link below by Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Register: Click
WATCHING, WAILING, & WORKING: AN EVENING OF PRAYER IN SOLIDARITY WITH OUR IMMIGRANT SIBLINGS
In this challenging and turbulent time for our nation, our Executive Presbyter, Aisha Brooks-Johnson, is leading an online prayer service in solidarity with our immigrant siblings in Christ. This gathering is a sacred space for prayer, sharing, support, lament, and hope—a time to watch, weep, and work together.
We invite and encourage you to join us, both for your own spiritual nourishment and to stand with others in our community. Please feel free to share the event link with immigrant congregations and anyone who seeks to support them. Our Zoom room has space for all who wish to be part of this moment.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ihYyRf5ZQsq4GV3XY5Dgqw#/registration
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights Workshop
Monday, February 10 at 10 AM
Columbia Presbyterian Church
711 South Columbia Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Please RSVP at columbiapresbyterian@gmail.com
National Immigration Project Webinar
For congregations and presbyteries concerned for immigrant members and immigrant ministries:
“Community Defender Training: Understanding Your Rights and Protecting Your Community Under the New Administration”
January 29
5 – 6:30 PM (EST)
Register/Regístrese
Join the National Immigration Project for a free webinar for community defenders, advocates, and impacted community members to go over the basics of what you can do to protect yourself and your community in the face of potential immigration enforcement.
Únase al Proyecto Nacional de Inmigración para una capacitación virtual para defensores comunitaries y miembres de la comunidad que son directamente afectades para repasar los fundamentos de lo que puede hacer para protegerse a sí mismo y a su comunidad frente a la posible aplicación de la ley de inmigración.
This webinar is offered by the National Immigration Project.
To connect with the Office of Immigration Issues of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), email Amanda Craft and/or Teresa Waggener.
The Rest Retreat: Escape to the North Georgia Mountains for a Weekend of Rest and Self-Care
Led by Gina N. Brown who is a wife, mom, Spiritual Health Clinician, and Community Steward of FaithStudio, a New Worshipping Community.
More on Gina
Elohee Retreat Center
November 14-17, 2024
Meet Us In The Mountains for this all-inclusive retreat. It offers a holistic approach to help you overcome exhaustion and discover a path to deeper well-being.
Immerse yourself in:
∙The seven areas of rest
∙The benefits of sabbath rhythms
∙Practices for self-care and self-worth
This retreat will ignite a new way forward for a more rested and fulfilling life.
Registration is now open @ The Rest Retreat
New Elder Training
New Elder Training, Part 1
Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Atlanta Good Church, 3330 Chestnut Dr, Doraville, GA 30340
If being an elder is new to you, we want you to come to this event!
Designed to onramp those who are new to being an elder and/or new to the PCUSA, this in person training will be held at Atlanta Good Church in Duluth, will offer language interpretation services, and is open to all leaders of our Presbytery. Taught by Pastors Sun Ki Jeong, Lindsay Armstrong, and Andy James, this training offers a rich blend of large and small group learning, reflection, and fellowship. It is specifically designed for church leaders who are new to being on leadership of a Presbyterian Church or who are going to be on the inaugural Session of a newly chartered church.
RSVP by October 28, 2024 - Reservations required.
Giving Tuesday Goal: $10,000 for NCDC Emergency Fund
#GIVINGTUESDAY IS DECEMBER 3, 2024
NCDC IS FUNDRAISING NOVEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 3
FOR THE NCDC EMERGENCY FUND
GOAL: $10,000
At the New Church Development Commission, we walk alongside an average of 50-60 individuals each year as they discern and/or navigate what it means to start and build a new worshiping community. Most of these leaders are multivocational, meaning they have multiple jobs as their worshiping community is newly forming, low income, and/or otherwise unable to financially support leadership.
At times, leaders experience hardship and need assistance. This year alone, we have had fire destroy a leader’s home, Hurricane damage prove too costly to bear, medical challenges financially devastate , children of leaders need unaffordable basics, cars that are essential to ministry break down, etc. Financial challenges for volunteer and/or underpaid church leaders are legion.
During the month leading up to Giving Tuesday, NCDC is raising funds for NCDC’s Emergency Fund, which assists in times of need. In this Thanksgiving season, we give thanks for all that our new worshiping community leaders contribute to the life of this Presbytery and to so many people. In this Thanksgiving season, we also thank you for being there in times of need. Your support is nothing less than breathtaking and literally life-giving.
Cancelled - Retreat
This retreat has been cancelled due to the damage from Hurricane Helene.
UKirk Atlanta Prom Fundraiser
UKirk Atlanta’s Prom Fundraiser 2024
Back to the 80s & 90s!
Class is in session, and UKirk Atlanta is welcoming students back to the Emory and Agnes Scott campuses! Between dorm life and schoolwork, there’s a lot we do to care for these young adults. In that effort, UKirk Atlanta is hosting a party and fundraiser to help continue our ministry, and you’re invited to join the celebration!
On October 11, we’re hosting a 80’s and 90’s “Senior Prom!” Get out your Day-Glo t-shirts, neon colors, gold bangles, over-sized jeans, and anything plaid! We’re going raise the roof like it’s 1994 (or 1984 — or like it’s a General Assembly dance break)!
We will give out awards for best 80s and 90s attire!
When: Friday, October 11 at 7 pm
Where: McDonough Presbyterian Church, 427 McGarity Road, McDonough, GA 30252
Ticket Pricing:
Early Bird- $30.00/person or $300/table near the band
After September 15- $45.00/person or $350/table near the dance floor
Day of Oct 11: $55.00/person
You can buy your tickets using the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/8WKRWpBjxyxrQJ3v6
Questions or want to volunteer? Contact:
Drew Wilmesherr; drew@ukirkatlanta.com
or
Destiny Williams; destiny@mcdonoughpresbtyerian.com
Cancelled - Leading During Elections
Update: The panel event on October 3 has been cancelled due to storm related issues following Hurricane Helene. There is discussion of rescheduling.
In the meantime, we want to make sure that you know that the rest of the Leading During Elections program—workshops, interviews, lesson plans, etc.—is still available online, and you can register to use those resources whenever you want. These will be available for your use until June 2025. Registration is pay what you can, so you can rest easy if the recommended fee is prohibitive at this time.
You can register for the online resources here.
If you have questions, please contact us at lifelonglearning@ctsnet.edu.
Leading During Elections
Presented by Columbia Theological Seminary
Leading During Elections: Workshops and Resources
Location: ONLINE
With: Click here to see the full list of instructors and topics.
Program Fee: Pay what you and your community are able, $50 recommended for access to full resource. One registration allows you to use the resources for your class or group.
Contact: lifelonglearning@ctsnet.edu
Cancelled - Leading During Elections: A Panel Discussion
Schedule: October 3, 2024, 7:00 PM
Location: Harrington Center Chapel, 701 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia.
Livestream will also be available for those who register.
With: Mark Douglas, moderator
Panelists:
Rev. Rebecca LeMon – senior pastor, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and board member, Presbyterians for a Better Georgia
Pastor Gregory Eason – senior pastor, Flipper AME Church
Sen. Elena Parent – Georgia State Senate District 44
Dr. Jennifer McCoy – professor of political science, Georgia State University
Program Fee: Free, but registration is required due to limited in-person seating. Virtual attendees must register to receive the Zoom link.
Additional Information: Doors open at 6:15 PM for general admission seating. ADA seating is available. The panel will be held in the Chapel on the second floor of the Harrington Center. Parking is available in the lot off Inman Drive in between the John Bulow Campbell Library and the Harrington Center.
Contact: lifelonglearning@ctsnet.edu
Fund Development Training
Fund Development Training
One of the biggest concerns for New Worshiping Community leaders is the financial sustainability of their community and their households. Come and hear from seasoned NWC leaders who will share about different ways that they have found to financially sustain their communities, including grants, directing a non-profit while pastoring an NWC, bi-vocationality, side-gigs, and tools from the Presbyterian Foundation for NWC leaders. Wednesdays October 2-October 23, from 9-10:30 am Pacific/12-1:30 pm Eastern.
Embrace Church - Planting Service
Embrace Church - Planting Service
29 September 2024, 4:30 PM
1375 Taramore DR, Suwanee, GA 30024
Meet Rev. Jin Chae and the people of Embrace Ministry, one of our newest worshiping communities!
Biscuits and Blessings
Biscuits and Blessings
Saturday, September 28, 2024
8:45 -11:30 AM
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church
Calling all new worshiping community (NWC) leaders, NCDC Board members, and friends! The year is full of blessings during this time of immense change, and it is time to gather for our annual reviews. We gather for breakfast, worship, and sharing our reflections on the past year as well as our anticipated challenges, opportunities, goals, hopes, and prayers for the upcoming year.
All new worshiping communities are required to complete an Annual Review, but friends are also invited to be a part of this holy time of discernment, reflection, and storytelling.
Please RSVP using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/iQpLgWJ6bT
Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising
Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising
Presbyterian College is proud to partner with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy (Indiana University) to offer the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF). This unique partnership enables this outstanding course to be offered in the southeast region. The executive certificate program provides the research, tools, and customized training to meet the growing needs of leaders in religious communities and fundraisers of faith-based organizations.
This program would be ideal for clergy or other faith leaders and stewardship or advancement staff members in religious communities, schools, or service organizations. Presbyterian pastors and New Worshipping Community leaders are eligible for a generous scholarship from the Presbyterian Foundation for this course.
More details and Registration: https://www.presby.edu/academics/graduate-professional/lake-institute/
Program Dates: September 16-18, 2024
Location: Riverside Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville, FL
Discerning Entrepreneurial Ministry
Discerning Entrepreneurial Ministry
Are you preparing for ministry? Have you considered the possibility that the ministry God has for you is still waiting to be started? 1001 New Worshiping Communities and the New Church Development Commission of Greater Atlanta Presbytery invites seminarians and those discerning a call to ministry to attend a free weekend of discernment in Atlanta, GA.
This weekend will give you space to imagine what might be possible in your future ministry if you start something new. You will spend time visiting multiple innovative new worshiping communities, hear the stories of new worshiping community leaders, and be guided in times of personal prayer and discernment.
This event is free, including lodging and meals while together, but space is limited and pre-registration is required.
When: August 16-18 (plan to arrive by 3pm on August 16, and depart after 3pm on August 18)
Where: Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, GA)
Who: Seminarians, inquirers and candidates under care for ministry, and those otherwise preparing for ministry are welcome to attend.
Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/trwmw5t/lp/4c3f4e5a-7c9d-4a7f-b21d-27c364daaf2e
An Evening of Soul Soup
Presbytery of Greater Atlanta: Soul Soup invites you to join them to experience this event of deep conversations that invite vulnerability in safe space and build flourishing community.
* Please note that attendance is limited to 12 participants to ensure an intimate and engaging experience.
Registration
PRESBYTERY OF GREATER ATLANTA AT ATLANTA UNITED
Join your friends and colleagues from across the presbytery on Wednesday, July 17, for a night out at Atlanta United!
Wild Goose Festival
1001 is once again sponsoring ‘The Tent of Make Believe’ at The Goose, where Fred Rogers is our patron saint. Wild Goose is an amazing festival of music, arts, and creative church expressions.
If you would like to be a part of our tent by hosting a presentation or just want to come and connect with other 1001 leaders and experience the festival we have many ways to get you involved. We have a limited number of festival admissions and an unlimited number of half price admissions. REGISTER HERE!