Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

Welcome from Board Presidents

The Rev. Dr. Gerald L. Durley, The Rev. Dr. George B. Wirth

The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta welcomes churches, faith-based and secular nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and others to join us for fellowship, to network, and to explore ideas and issues of importance to the community. We work together to promote the common good, magnify the work and witness of the church, and help establish the kingdom of God throughout our region, nation, and all of creation.

Cooling Centers

As a crippling heat wave sweeps into the region, we looked for information on cooling centers. These centers have food and hygiene items.

City of Atlanta cooling centers are at Selena Butler Recreation Center, 98 William Holmes Borders, Atlanta 30312, and English Park, 1340 Bolton Road, Atlanta 30331.

In DeKalb County, Frontline Resources, partnering with A Home for Everyone DeKalb, opened a center Sunday at 2585 Gresham Road SE and plans to keep it open at least through next Sunday.

In Cobb County, MUST Ministries Hope House will open its doors as a cooling center through June 24. Cooling center hours are between 12:00 and 6:30 p.m. The Hope House shelter is at 1297 Bells Ferry Road, Marietta 30066. Cobb County is partnering with MUST Ministries to provide transportation to individuals in need of shelter services.

Hurricane Helene Help

If you know anyone seeking assistance, please share Hurricane Helene: After the Storm Resource Toolkit, and up-to-date information on Hurricane Milton on the FEMA website.

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Catholic Charities

SBP

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Second Helpings Atlanta

Second Helpings Atlanta is a non-profit food rescue organization whose mission is to eliminate hunger in the Metro Atlanta area by rescuing surplus food and delivering it to those in need. With a team of over 400 volunteer drivers. SHA is looking for volunteers and new network members. Read more>>

Online Daily Devotional Sites

Do you ever wonder how to have discussions with youth about the supposed tension between faith and science? The Lutheran Church has help for you; here's a 4 part video series available at no cost.

building ecumenical community ...

The Regional Council of Churches Weekly Church Action eNewsletter contains events, volunteer opportuniities, and resources of interest to the faith community. We welcome submissions from the community. Past issues are here.Contact Ethel Ware Carter at ecarter@rccatl.org .

The RCCA is supported by you

Membership contributions from congregations, judicatories, institutions, seminaries, and interested individuals enable the work of the RCCA. Contact us for information ECarter@rccatl.org

Featured RCCA Activities

Church Action e Newsletter Week of June 16, 2025

Posted by RCCAtl on June 24, 2025 at 2:57pm

Church Action e Newsletter Week of June 23, 2025

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Help your congregation flourish

Posted by RCCAtl on June 1, 2021 at 11:06am

A Statement from Decatur's White Clergy on Racism and Justice

Posted by RCCAtl on June 15, 2020 at 11:12am

Multilingual "Living with Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty"

Posted by RCCAtl on May 4, 2020 at 4:13pm

This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit…

Posted by RCCAtl on March 20, 2020 at 9:30am

Hear My Voice: A Prison Prayer Book

Posted by RCCAtl on September 10, 2019 at 11:00am

Atlanta Interfaith Manifesto

Posted by RCCAtl on June 25, 2019 at 11:47am

80 Atlanta Pastors Sign Manifesto on Racial Beliefs, November 1957

Posted by RCCAtl on January 24, 2008 at 6:30am

Church Women United

Posted by RCCAtl on March 15, 2010 at 7:00pm

What Faith Communities Can Teach Psychiatrists About Depression

Posted by RCCAtl on December 10, 2015 at 12:30pm

What Is Stephen Ministry?

Posted by RCCAtl on April 8, 2015 at 11:00am

On-line Meditations and Daily Devotionals

Posted by RCCAtl on July 20, 2010 at 12:30pm

St. Mary's Sewanee comes to you! Maybe you cannot get to away to a retreat this summer. Perhaps you want just a nugget of inspiration or a daily dose of positivity. They’ve got it for you. Email kylene.mcdonald@stmaryssewanee.org for First Light, a Monday-through-Friday email that is the briefest of morning inspirational messages. One beautiful photograph; one thought (usually only a sentence or two) that will help you start the day with a calm, uplifting message.

It’s Up To You In 2022

World Day of Prayer

I know the plans I have for you.

Friday March 4, 2022, 7 p.m.

World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by

Christian women who welcome all to join in prayer and action

for peace and justice., sponsored by Church Women United in Atlanta.

Zoom https://bit.ly/CWUZOOM

Dial in 1-312-626-6799

Meeting ID 835 320 3221 Passcode 83532032

All are Welcome!

Church Women United is a racially, culturally, theologically inclusive Christian women’s movement, celebrating unity in diversity and working for a world of peace and justice. Founded in 1941, Church Women United is:

a movement representing Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox and other Christian women;
biblically based, shared Christian faith;
organized into more than 1,200 local and state units working for peace and justice in the United States and Puerto Rico;
supported by constituents in state and local units and denominational women’s organizations;
impassioned by the Holy Spirit to act on behalf of women and children throughout the world; and
recognized as a non-governmental organization by the United Nations.
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AREA SEMINARIES

Beulah Heights University

Candler School of Theology

Columbia Theological Seminary

Interdenominational Theological Center

McAfee School of Theology

Antioch Bible College Institute and Seminary

American Baptist Historical Society Visit the website

Sacred Harp

Sacred Harp Singing

Click on the link above for more information about local singings.

Find It Here

Weekly Church Action eNewsletter -- Archive

Community Calendar -- Events of interest to the greater faith community.

Membership -- Links to all RCCA member churches in Atlanta.

Volunteer Opportunities -- Dozens of possibilities to be of service.

Local Denominational Judicatories -- Websites and contact information.

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Now is the time to act on the budget

From the GA Center for Nonprofits

Check out our Advocacy Toolkit for scripts and contact information.

What to do

Call your U.S. Representative and urge them not to accept the Senate version of the budget reconciliation bill without amendments that:
1. Protect vulnerable populations by restoring or preserving funding for food assistance, healthcare, housing, education, and childcare.
2. Avoid placing new, unfunded administrative burdens on states and nonprofits.
3. Retain programs that are essential to local jobs, services, and economic resilience in communities across your district, including Inflation Reduction Act funding.
Reach out to local officials to speak about the economic harm involved, and ask them to speak out against provisions that harm your nonprofit as an employer and contributor to the local economy.
Mobilize your network to do the same. Every voice counts!