Church Action e Newsletter Week of August 19, 2024

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Church Action eNewsletter Week of August 19, 2024

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone. 

Especially for youth ministers and leaders: The Regional Council of Churches is partnering with the Georgia Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in SHARE HOPE. Suicide is a leading cause of death in young people. What is the role of the faith community in ministering to troubled young people? Share Hope is an interfaith social media contest to promote the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Because we know that just pausing before acting often stops a suicide attempt, 988 is one important tool in fostering a healthy community. Have a look www.988ga.org/faith. This activity could be a great way to start off the school year with your creative youth group. And, your group could win a $250 Pizza Party--there will be ten winners. If you have questions or need help contact us at [e-mail]

1. Faith & Grief Retreat at Shallowford Presbyterian Church, Aug. 23-25. Have you recently lost a loved one or are you grieving a loss from long ago? You are not alone, and you are invited to join this multi-session workshop to explore grief and your own stories in a supportive environment. Click here for more details and to register. 

 

2. The Rev. Dr. Eric Barreto, Princeton Theological Seminary, is the preacher August 25 on “Day 1” with host Katie Givens Kime, the nationally broadcast ecumenical radio program also accessible as a podcast and online at Day1.org. “Looking for Home” is drawn from the assigned readings for the day. “The God narrated in the Scripture is a promise maker. The God narrated in the Scriptures is also a keeper of these promises, for God indeed has drawn close to us,” he says. “God has abided among us. And that abiding changes everything.” Hear Day1 in Atlanta on WSB 95.5 and 750 AM Sundays at 7:05 a.m. For more information, check the http://day1.org.   
3. Christian Harmony singing, Tickanetley Primitive Baptist Church, Ellijay, August 25, Singing 10-11; Preaching 11-12; Lunch 12-1; Singing 1-3. From Ellijay take Highway 52 east for about 16 miles. Turn left at Stanley Grocery onto Roy Road. Follow it for about 8 miles as it winds. Turn right on Tickanetley Road. Watch for church signs. The church is on the right.
4. Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University shares Faith in Law, Law in Faith: Reflecting and Building on the Work of ...(Brill), recently published in honor of John Witte, Jr. This milestone will be celebrated with a reception co-hosted by the Emory University School of Law Dean’s Office on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 4-6 p.m. Please register here.
5. First Friday at First presents Lori Williams, September 6 at 6 p.m. People who hear Lori Williams sing will never forget her. A music critic calls her voice “stunning, supple, subtle, sumptuous, and soulful.” She is much more than a vocalist, she is an educator, producer, and songwriter, among other things. Ticket available on Eventbrite, The Commons at First Congregational, 125 Ellis Street, Atlanta 30303.
6. 2024 Spirituality and Emotional Wellness Conference, Saturday, September 7, 2024, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm, Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4245 Cascade Rd, SW, Atlanta. During his Keynote presentation at the 2024 Spirituality and Emotional Wellness Conference. Register - FREE!!
7. Join The King Center, the MLK, Jr. National Park Service, and the Atlanta Consular Corps for the 4^thAnnual Beloved Community International EXPO, an educational, inspirational, and entertaining experience, Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. Open to all ages and free to attend, the Expo will transform The King Center’s campus and the adjacent street into a representation of the Beloved Community, representing five of seven continents (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America). The EXPO is a snapshot of what Dr. King called the World House, which exists as a beloved community and includes a worldwide fellowship that lifts neighborly concerns beyond one’s tribe, race, or class.   
8. Music at St. Luke's is honored to host The Mosaic Quartet and ensemble vim in residence. Formed in 2023, The Mosaic Quartet is committed to presenting music composed by BIPOC composers. ensemble vim is a contemporary chamber music collective dedicated to the performance of music by under-represented living composers, especially those with strong ties to the southeastern US. The first performance will be The Mosaic Quartet, Sunday, September 8, at 3:15 p.m., 435 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta 30308.
9. Are you interested in volunteering with Respite Care Atlanta, a day program for people with dementia? Volunteers are essential to the success of this program that offers fellowship, meaningful activities, and a good meal while allowing caretakers respite. There will be an information session Sept. 9, 10-11 a.m. at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Buckhead. Contact Jane Brann at [e-mail] to reserve a spot.
10. Tickets are available now for the Saturday, Sept. 14, Annual Intown Family Garbawhich financially supports Georgia Interfaith Power & Light’s work with faith communities across Georgia to engage issues of environmental justice. Get tickets at gipl.org/garba24and come to Decatur to celebrate Navaratri with good food, music, dancing,
11. Peachtree Christian Church honors the homiletical legacy of Rev. Dr. Fred Craddock by offering a second set of lectures in his name on September 16, with the General Minister of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Rev. Dr. Theresa Hord-Owens. The theme of the lectures is preaching in an increasingly "secular world." Dr. Owens thinks about the role of church decline and church splintering in relationship to the value of remaining at the table. Her focus is on the centrality of table fellowship as a tool and ethic that bonds us together in times of polarization and division. You are invited, see more at  https://peachtree.churchcenter.com/.
12. How comfortable are you when someone approaches you with a pastoral concern? If this question makes you uneasy, consider joining Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary for this online lunchtime series, guided by mental health experts. You’ll have the chance to refresh your pastoral care skills and learn new insights into how to respond compassionately and appropriately when people come to you and ask if you have a minute. The first in the series is Sept. 18. See the entire schedule at the link above or CLICK HERE.
13. Love your neighbor. See the stranger. Celebrate diversity. Be the change, grounded in faith. Interfaith Atlanta invites you to participate in the fourth annual Interfaith Festival, Sunday, September 22, 2 - 5:30 p.m. on the campus of Columbia Theological Seminary, 701 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA, 30030. Would you like to be a sponsor? Find out more at Sponsor Request link