Church Action eNewsletter Week of March 9, 2026

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1. In Person Bingocize 10-week Workshop – Register at Falls Prevention Workshop Tickets, Wednesdays & Fridays, March 13 – May 22, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (skipping April 3) South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Rd SW, Mableton 30126.Don’t forget that Georgia Health Matters has a list of all programming across the state at Georgia Health Matters – Life Enriching Programs and all workshops listed on Eventbrite can be accessed here : AGING WELL: ARC's Life-Enriching Workshops | Eventbrite

2. Atlanta Preservation Center’s “Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites” will visit Pitts Theological Library Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m. Come for a sneak preview of the newest exhibition: “‘That the Scripture Should Come to Light’: William Tyndale and 500 Years of the English New Testament.” Click on the link below to learn more about this great program and the visit to Pitts. Learn more.
3. Druid Hills Presbyterian Church Choir and the Festival Singers of Atlanta will present a concert inviting us to reflect on the majesty of the natural world “All Creation sings” Saturday March 14, at 7 p.m., at 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta.
4. Harvard Glee Club and Atlanta Music Project present a free concert Saturday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m., at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church. Don’t miss this extraordinary collaboration between America’s oldest collegiate choir and the internationally acclaimed Atlanta Music Project Senior Youth Choir. This powerful program spans centuries of choral music—from Renaissance and early American works to Brahms, Orff, spirituals, and contemporary voices including Stephen Sondheim and Trevor Weston. Register for free at Free Concert with Harvard Glee Club and Atlanta Music Project Ticke...
5. The Rev. Dr. Chelsea Yarbrough of the Association of Theological Schools is the Day1 preacher for Sunday, March 15. She preaches on Psalm 23 and invites us to ask who we’re following and how we can learn to notice everyday grace. Hear Day1 in the Atlanta area on WSB 95.5 and 750 AM Sunday at 7:05 a.m. Or visit Day1.org to read or hear this sermon anytime.
6. An upcoming Candler Dean’s Lecture will feature three distinguished leaders in conversation about the future of theological education and how seminaries can cultivate environments of belonging. Candler’s Gregory C. Ellison II, Christine J. Hongof Columbia Theological Seminary, and Patrick B. Reyes of Auburn Seminary will present “Visioning Solidarity in Theological Education” on Wednesday, March 18 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time in Room 252 of Candler’s Rita Anne Rollins Building and via livestream. Learn more and register to attend the lecture.
7. Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center in Sandy Springs offers a Women's Weekend Retreat: Come, My Lovely One, Come , March 20-22. Click on the link for more information.
8. Visit Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, 737 Woodland Ave, Atlanta 30316, on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for the Spring Garden Sale, rain or shine. There will be a great variety from annuals to perennials, herbs to tomatoes, and all plants are organic. Proceeds from plant sales support the work of the Friendship Center which offers programming for adults living with mental illness. 
9. Shallowford Presbyterian Church and Shallowford Presbyterian School are coming together to host a fun-filled festival on the ball field! Enjoy crafts, yard games, a cake walk, face painting, a bounce house, music, and more, Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Details
10. Last fall, the music world was buzzing about the newly discovered organ pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach. Second-Ponce de Leon organist Jack Mitchener will give the first Atlanta performance at Emory's Schwartz Center on Sat, Mar. 21 at 8 p.m. The concert will also include Bach’s Cantata 51 for solo soprano, trumpet, and string orchestra, Handel’s Organ Concerto called ‘The Cuckoo & the Nightingale’ and a performance by the Emory Concert Choir of Handel’s Coronation Anthem, “The King Shall Rejoice" conducted by Eric Nelson. The program will last about an hour without intermission and tickets are not required.
11. Lenten Sacred Pause Retreat: The Power of Lament, Sunday, March 22, 12:30-4:00 p.m., Deep Waters Center, North Decatur United Methodist Church. What do we do with all that is infuriating, heart-breaking, terrifying, crazy-making, without giving in to despair and nihilism, or exploding with hatred and violence? In the lineage of the Hebrew prophets and Jesus, we need to name how we have collectively deviated so far from God's ways, to return to God, and seek a new, different way forward. Suggested Donation: $40 ($30 for FLOW subscribers and North Decatur UMC members). R.s.v.p. to Email Kimberly by Wednesday, March 18.

12. Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center roundtable on faith and building a shared economy on March 24 at 10 a.m., presented in partnership with the Interfaith Children's Movement and the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. At the Loudermilk conference Center. This event is free and will feature state and national leaders on creating economic stability. You can register at What's Really BEST: A Roundtable on Faith & Building A Shared E...
13. Health focused "Resilient Gwinnett in Action Summit" presented by Kaiser Permanente is Thursday, March 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The full-day summit is designed to turn community awareness into action. The day includes an opening plenary, a keynote featuring Dr. Stan Sonu of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, three impact tracks (youth services, education, or business), an afternoon spotlight on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Human Trafficking, and a closing plenary reception. Attendees will also enjoy lunch and networking. CEUs are available. Cost is $40 per person, but partial scholarships are available to ensure cost is not a barrier. View the full agendaand register today!
14. Catholic-Orthodox Community Gathering: St. Basil of Caesarea with speaker Dr. Mark DelCogliano, March 26, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. St. Basil of Caesarea was a fourth-century bishop who played a foundational role in the development and understanding of many aspects of the Christian life, including Nicene Trinitarian doctrine, monasticism, and the care of the poor, needy, and sick. Register - 3/26 Catholic-Orthodox Gathering
15. Remember Death Ends a Life, Not a Relationship: A Contemplative Workshop on campus at Shallowford Presbyterian Church, Saturday, March 28 , 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., facilitated by Conscious Dying Coach, Susan Patterson. For more information or to register go to ShallowfordMindfulLiving.org or Email [e-mail]

16. Georgia Works, A Home For Everyone In DeKalb, and Oakhurst Center for Community opened the Women’s Workforce Development Program. This life-changing opportunity for women who have been chronically homeless or reentering society with providing housing and job training needs your support. Click here to sign up to provide a mealfor the program’s first-ever cohort.
17. Pitts Theological Library, Candler School of Theology, Emory University announces a major collection of audio from the legendary preacher Fred Craddock (1928-2015). Click on the link below to listen to more than 30 sermons and lectures from Dr. Craddock. There you will also find full transcriptions that follow along with the audio. Digital Highlight.
18. The mission of Physicians’ Care Clinic is to provide DeKalb County’s low-income, uninsured adults with access to quality, comprehensive, non-emergency medical care, delivered with excellence, compassion, and dignity. Services include free colonoscopies, mammograms, surgeries, diabetic testing, and labs of all kinds, all for free. The team there is made up of physician volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The clinic is accessible by MARTA. Find details here.

19. Weekend bagged meals needed: A Home for Everyone in DeKalb is now providing meals to neighbors in need on the weekend and during holidays when the Decatur-area Emergency Assistance Ministry (DEAM) will not be providing lunches. Many unhoused neighbors do not have access to meals on the weekends. To sign up to help, click here.
20. Bobby Dodd Institute offers a paid internship for people with disabilities who are looking to build confidence, gain real work experience, and explore career options in a supportive environment. Participants receive hands-on experience, guidance along the way, and support with next steps toward employment. If you’d like to learn more about what the experience includes and whether it might be a good fit for you, a recorded info session is available to watch anytime. Watch on demand. You can also connect virtually or attend an open house eventto learn more and ask questions.
21. Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Volunteer with Bright Futures After School Program at New American Pathways and help refugee and immigrant youth thrive. Whether you’re supporting with homework, mentoring, or just being a friendly face, your time can make a lasting impact. Reach out today to learn more! Email [e-mail] for more information.