Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta
Taize
The Taize Community is an international, ecumenical community founded by Brother Roger in 1940. Prayer in the Taize Community is characterized by meditative singing of simple, easily learned songs in many languages. The Taize Community is a pilgrimage destination and its worship practices have spread throughout the world. At the heart of Taize is peace and reconciliation. Visit The Taize Community and attend a Taize service in our area.Select Read More for some local opportuniities to experience Taize and labyrinths. |
Emory Presbyterian Church, 1886 North Decatur Road, Decatur, the first Monday at 8 PM. 404-325-4551
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 515 E Ponce de Leon Ave,Decatur. Taize service on the third Sunday of the month at 7 PM, immediately before the Taize service the labyrinth is available for walking at 6 PM. For more Holy Trinity
Columbia Presbyterian Church 711 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, 30030,Every Tuesday, 7:00 PM. 404-284-2441
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church 1790 LaVista Road NE, Atlanta 30329 Second Mondays, 8:00 PM
The Cathedral of St. Philip 2699 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta (Buckhead),Third Mondays, 8:00 PM
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church 1026 Ponce De Leon Ave, Fourth Mondays, 8:00 PM
St. John's Episcopal Church 3480 Main Street, College Park, First Sunday of the month at 6 PM. (404) 761-8402
Emory University, Cannon Chapel 529 Kilgo Street, Atlanta/Decatur. Every Monday evening at 5:30 PM
Macland Presbyterian Church 3615 Macland Road, Powder Springs 30127. First Monday of each month at 8:00 p.m. 770-439-1548
Shallowford Presbyterian Church 2375 Shallowford Road, NE, Atlanta 30341. First Monday of each month at 7:30 PM. Free child care available. 404-321-1844
Church of the Savior 1950 Old Alabama Road, Roswell. First Thursday of each month at 8:00 PM. 770-998-6789
Oglethorpe Presbyterian 3016 Lanier Drive, NE, Atlanta. Third Thursday of each month at 8:00 PM. 404-233-5469
Labyrinths in Georgia open to the public
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023
The King Center 2023 Beloved Community Global Youth Summit, Thursday, January 12, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., online. Registration
The King Center 2023 Beloved Community Global Summit, Thursday, Jan. 12, General Session, 12.00 – 5:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13 General Session: 10.00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration
Sounds of Freedom: Celebrating the Story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Saturday, January 14, 7:30 p.m. Come to a concert hosted by the Rev. Dr. Dwight Andrews and featuring vocalist Lena Seikaly, saxophonist Marshall Keys, and the All Saints’ Jazz Ensemble, led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett. The 7:30 concert is free, no reservations required, 634 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta 30308.
The King Center 2023 Beloved Community Awards and Afterglow, Sat, Jan 14 at 7:30-11:59 p.m., 265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta 30303. Tickets are on sale at Registration
Bryan Stevenson is keynote speaker at the Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service, and Dr. Bernice King will deliver the Call to Commemoration, in-person at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson Street NE, Atlanta. Monday, Jan. 16, 10:00 a.m., doors open at 8:00.
Join the Emory community, Jan. 15-22, for its annual series of programs honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement. A full listing of events can be found here.
Southeastern Synod ELCA invites you to Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atlanta, on Sunday, January 15, 4 p.m. for the Bishop's Commemorative MLK Worship Service. This will also be livestreamed via the synod website https://www.elca-ses.org as well as on Facebook and YouTube pages.
Find out about the Day of Service, Jan. 16, at Events - The King Center
Morning of Reflection to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Ignatius House, 6700 Riverside Drive, Sandy Springs, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Directed by Lauren Morton, MA In the Gospel of Luke, we meet the women who shared what they witnessed at Jesus' tomb. They were not believed, and their words were called "nonsense." This morning we will walk with some of the women during the Civil Rights Movement, who saw the vision and reflect on their experiences of embodying what it means to be a prophetic witness. What is needed now to realize Dr. King’s dream?Morning of Reflection to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Believe Them – Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center $65
MLK Weekend Tree Planting, Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody 30338, Monday, January 16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Help plant 100 new trees near the multi-use to help sustain our urban forest. These trees will provide cleaner air, cool shade, and all around improved habitat for humans and wildlife living in our community. Planting tasks include digging holes with shovels/mattocks, untangling roots with your hands, mulching, watering, and cleaning up your area. Physical activity such as bending, lifting, and kneeling is required. Register Here
MLK Day Concert from Concerts@ First, "From Trials to Triumph," Jan. 16, 3:00 p.m. Free Admission Andrew Brady, bassoon. Featuring works by BIPOC composers Mark Lomax, Jeffrey Scott & Stefan L. Smith, First Presbyterian Church, 1328 Peachtree St NE 1328 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta 30309.
Oxford College of Emory University presents A Celebration of the Life of Martin Luther King Jr. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:30pm. Location: Old Church, 1011 Wesley St., Oxford, GA 30054. This free event will include music from Oxford College groups as well as an Interdenominational Community Choir from Newton County. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Marla Frederick, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Religion and Culture at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Contact Rev. Dr. Lyn Pace, College Chaplain, at ppace@emory.edu with questions.
Out of Hand Theater, along with community partners the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the Fulton County Remembrance Coalition, are continuing the popular dinner series with Equitable Dinners Atlanta: A Day of Racial Healing Tuesday, Jan.17, from 6-9 p.m., both in person and online. The National Day of Racial Healing offers space to reflect while preparing for another year in pursuit of equity. This event will be launched by an original short play and facilitated conversation will take place in small groups around Atlanta's racial history and how it affects communities today. Equitable Dinners hopes to face our past, reclaim our present, and transform our future through courageous conversations and theater.
email ecarter@rccatl.org
2715 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
Lutheran Resource in Response to Gun Violence
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, saddened by the all-too-frequent occurrences of gun violence in the U.S., invites you on a journey of prayer, scripture, stories, and church teachings with this resource, A 60-Day Journey Towards Justice in a Culture of Gun Violence - an ELCA Resource Through daily observances, it calls us to work toward the prevention of gun violence as people of God who strive for justice and peace in all the world. It may be used for individual reflection, group Bible study, adult education sessions, and congregational daily devotions. This began on June 16 but can be used at any time.
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