Church Action e Newsletter Week of July 14, 2025

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Church Action eNewsletter Week of July 14, 2025

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

 

1. Powerful Tools for Caregivers 6-week workshop – Register here : VIRTUAL Aging Well with Your Health Conditions 6-week Workshop Tick.... this interactive small group Zoom workshop from Atlanta Regional Commission meets once a week of Tuesdays, 4:30- 6 p.m. July 15- August 19.
2. Faithful Sustainability: How Do Our Traditions Teach Us to Care for the Environment? An Interfaith Evening of Reflection and Dialogue from Abraham’s Table, Tuesday, July 15, 6:45 p.m., Congregation Or Hadash, 7460 Trowbridge Rd, Sandy Springs 30328. Speakers are ⁠Carole Maddux, Ellen Nemhauser, Beyza Delen. Space is limited so R.s.v.p. is required here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faithful-traditions .
3. Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church and community partners Toco Hills Community Alliance and Atlanta Community Food Bank offer a Mobile food Pantry Saturday, July 19, 1-3 p.m. at Second-Ponce, 22715 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta 30305. All are welcome, come by car or foot, no registration or documentation required, pounds of free, fresh produce for pick up.
4. From the Jung Society: “Soldier, Guru, Warrior: Inner and Outer Conflict and the Path to Peace” with Dylan Francisco, PhD,a ZOOMlecture on Saturday, July 19, 7:30–9:45 p.m. Tension is normal and necessary for psychological development because these oppositions comprise our wholeness. Trouble arises when we cannot bear the tension of opposites and reject one side while over identifying with the other. Dr. Francisco will discuss the Warrior and why Warriorhood requires and embodies wholeness — the only way to overcome one-sidedness within and thus get at the root of outer conflict, providing a true path to peace. For specifics and to register, go to jungatlanta.com. The Carl Jung Society of Atlanta provides workshops and lectures for mental health professionals and anyone interested in the body of thought derived from the work of C.G. Jung.
5. The Rev. Robb Webb, director of the Rural Church Program area of The Duke Endowment, is the featured preacher for July 20, on “Day1,” the nationally broadcast ecumenical radio program also accessible online at Day1.org and by podcast. Hear “Day1” in the Atlanta area on WSB 95.5 and 750 AM Sundays at 7:05 a.m. This is episode 4,191 of “Day1.” “Truth Shared in Song” is drawn from Colossians 1:15-28, in which Paul turns to a hymn to declare Christ as the source of all created things, the reconciler, and peace maker. Paul uses a familiar hymn to teach the difference in our beliefs and the truth. “The primary truth Paul addresses is that Christ is not one among many objects to be worshiped, as the Colossians thought,” says Webb. “Like the Colossians, we can easily find other places to point our adoration: work, school, possessions, status, wealth. But when we do, we take our eyes off the only One worthy of our worship.” “Day1” has been broadcast every week for 80 years, formerly as “The Protestant Hour.” Featuring outstanding preachers from the mainline denominations, “Day1” is currently distributed to radio stations across America and overseas. For more information, check the program’s website, http://day1.org.  
6. The Swannanoa Gathering Shape Note Singing, in the Morris Pavilion at Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, NC, near Asheville, is Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m. Note that Morris Pavilion is an 'open air' pavilion, but is shaded. Dress to stay cool and bring your hand fans! Singing from The 1991 Sacred Harp, The Christian Harmony (2010 edition) and The Southern  Harmony. Directions are at http://buncombe.main.nc.us/~mbbweb/harmony/directions/WWC.html  
7. Get ready to kick off the new school year with fun, food, and free supplies! The City of Clarkston invites families and students to the annual Back-to-School Drive— a morning of giveaways, music, and community spirit. Come early to grab essential school supplies and enjoy activities for all ages.  Saturday, July 26, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Milam Park, 3867 Norman Road, Clarkston.
8. Shape Note Singing, July 27, 10:00 am, Mount Zion Memorial, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 49 N Prospect Ave, Mt Zion, GA 30150, 8.5 miles west of Carrollton on Hwy. 16. In Mt Zion, turn north on N. Prospect. The church is on the right, just behind the elementary school. Dinner on the grounds at noon.  
9. A Liberating Spirit: Two- or Three- Night Ignatian Retreat, July 31 - August 3, Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, Sandy Springs, directed by Gail Henderson-Belsito and Fr. Bill Noe, SJ. This retreat celebrates the Feast of St. Ignatius. From the beginning, the Spirit of God has shown itself to be a liberating spirit. When he began his ministry, Jesus proclaimed that the spirit of God who led the people of Israel out of slavery was upon him, to continue the work of liberation in his time. Through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, the Spirit continues its work in the one who makes them and draws them into the same liberating work in their time. Two options, a 3-night or 2-night experience. Come away for a time of prayer, silence, and spacious reflection—and celebrate the life and legacy of St. Ignatius. This is a silent retreat. Register at https://bit.ly/44oCN1L
10. From time to time we include events at St. Mary’s Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development. The center is located north of Chattanooga. Come & See is Saturday, August 2, from 1-4 p.m. central time. A fun day is planned for you to explore all the center has to offer. There will be spiritual practice demonstrations, opportunities to meet presenters and partners, food from local vendors, live music, and campus tours. This is a free event in the beautiful Tennessee mountains. If you have questions call 931-598-5342.
11. Candler School of Theology, Emory University, will host four public lectures across two days this fall, offering conversations to help church leaders respond faithfully to the challenges and opportunities posed by the growing Christian nationalism movement in the U.S. “Pastoral Leadership in a Time of Christian Nationalism” will be held at Candler September 24-25 and will feature lectures by Tim Alberta, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Katherine Stewart, andMatthew D. Taylor, four national experts whose work explores the intersections of religion, politics, and culture. The lectures are free, with both in-person and online attendance options. Learn more and register for the lectures.
12. St. Edward’s Episcopal Church in Lawrenceville is planning its 3^rd Annual Fall Festival, Saturday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. They are now accepting vendor applications. Call [phone] to inquire.

 

Peace,

Ethel Ware Carter