In every congregation of every faith, victims, survivors and abusers sit in our pews. Some are listening for words of recognition, understanding, comfort, and healing, hoping to hear that the church stands with them and wants them to choose life. All need to hear a clear message that violence in our homes is against the will of God. Our silence makes us complicit to the suffering.

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The Lord will comfort the widow during the evenings of her mourning. The Lord will consecrate the performance of the righteous single mother so that the melody of her actions will bring harmony to her family. The Lord will imbue the wounded wife with the capacity to forgive and will send the fiery blaze sunlight through the dark shadow of imposing clouds. The Lord will send the warm embrace of companionship to the righteous single sister; for lonely is not the permanent state of the pure and…

Suicide Screening and Safety Planning

Our God,  give us wisdom to recognize our abundance and compassion to

share that abundance widely.

Give us open hearts to accept the generosity of others, especially when it

comes unexpectedly and in unfamiliar wrappings.

Give us wisdom and courage to live simply even when all those around us are

striving for more…

Dear Friends,

I greet you in the midst of these very trying times for my country. Since April, nearly a half million Congolese have been displaced and rendered homeless by a Rwandan-backed rebel movement in the east of our country. A United Nations Group of Experts report says Rwanda is training, arming and financing rebels that have destabilized the…

September 25, 2012

To All Peace Loving Faith Organization                                           

Dear Reverend/Rabi/Pastor/Imam/Shepherd/and Spiritual Leader,

I bring you and members of your congregation greetings of peace and love from the Friends of The Congo Atlanta.  Friends of the Congo are a group of peace…

The goal of Mental Health First Aid is to increase mental health literacy. Like CPR training helps a non-medical professional assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid training helps an individual who doesn’t have clinical training assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis. In both situations, the goal is to help support an individual until…

Longleaf Hospice is actively seeking volunteers to serve patients and families dealing with a life-limiting illness across the metro Atlanta area. Compassionate, caring and dedicated volunteers are needed to offer patient support, including reading, talking, taking walks, and building friendships, and caregiver respite, which includes providing relief and peace of mind for the caregivers to have time to care for themselves, go to appointments, visit friends, or attend…

The Church of the Common Ground seeks some kind souls to provide a pastoral presence in support of its ministry on the streets of downtown Atlanta. The Rev. Mary Wetzel needs volunteers during the Sunday afternoon worship service and during a weekly foot clinic and will offer some training Oct. 20 at the Cathedral of St. Philip.…

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

1. Genesis Prevention Coalition invites community institutions and civic and volunteer organizations and ministries who serve veterans and military families to attend a Vetcorps Initiative meeting. The goal of the initiative is to identify services in the area for our veterans and service members and to improve the collaboration between providers. Come hear more about collaborative efforts…

You may be eligible for up to $15,000 in downpayment or closing cost assistance. Information Sessions for the NeighborhoodLIFT program, Resources for Residents and Communities, HUD-approved housing agency.

If you are ready to buy a home, whether it's a new house or a fixer upper that needs work, you may be eligible for up to $15,000 in downpayment and closing cost assistance. Come to an information session to find out. Space is limited! RSVP to register at 404-525-4130, ext. 17. The…

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Diana Butler Bass is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the author of eight books, including…