Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

Advent Resources and Opportunities 2020

Advent study “Mary in the New Testament and Beyond.” First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. Join Chris Holmes, Scholar in Residence at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, and Brennan Breed, Old Testament professor at Columbia Theological Seminary, for an in- depth and interactive study at 9:30 a.m. on Zoom or Facebook Live. A thematic study on the figure of Mary with topics: Mary in the New Testament with Dr. Susan Hylen, Candler School of Theology, November 29; Mary in early Christian thought with Dr. Brittany Wilson, Duke Divinity, December 6; Mary in the Qu’ran and Islam with Dr. Zeyneb Sayilgan, Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies, December 13; and Mary in Orthodox Christianity and Christian art with Dr. Jennifer Awes Freeman, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, December 20. Visit firstpresatl.org/office-hours for more information, or join the Facebook Group here.

The ELCA Faith Formation team curates many resources for children, youth, and families. Lots of good ideas here. Click here to find some ideas for the upcoming Advent and Christmas...

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First Five Freedoms is proud to join Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law, The Temple, and All Saints Episcopal Church for "Faith, Law, & Democracy: A Community Conversation on the Public Good and the Rule of Law" on Tuesday June 2. We hope you will consider joining us for this important discussion. Americans across the political spectrum are grappling with a shared unease: the feeling that something foundational is slipping. Trust in institutions is eroding. The norms that once governed public life are contested. And the concept of the public good — the idea that we share a common stake in fair, just, and accountable governance — is increasingly hard to find in our public discourse. This program brings together faith leaders, legal experts, and engaged community members for an evening of honest conversation about what is at stake. Hosted at All Saints Episcopal Church and co-presented by The Temple, Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law (GLRL), and First Five Freedoms, the event weaves together spiritual reflection, legal analysis, and civic dialogue to address one central question: What does it mean to protect the rule of law — and why does it matter for all of us, right now? The evening will include reflection, analysis, and discussion designed to:

Connect faith, law, and civic responsibility in an accessible, nonpartisan framework
Examine current challenges to the rule of law and their implications for democracy
Create space for authentic dialogue across perspectives and institutions
Foster relationships and identify opportunities for collective action

Faith, Law & Democracy, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 634 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta 30308. Featured speakers include: Rev. Natosha Reid Rice, Minister for Public Life, All Saints’ Episcopal Church; Rabbi Lydia Medwin, Associate Rabbi, The Temple; Jill Steinberg, former U.S. Attorney for Georgia’s Southern District; Al Pearson, former University of Georgia Law professor; Richard Griffiths, retired journalist, and president emeritus of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation. Registration for this event is free. Complimentary parking, food, and refreshments. REGISTER HERE