Welcome Fr. Edwin M. Beckham, new Priest-in-Charge at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Covington, who began his ministry there February 1.   

Fr. Beckham is looking forward to doing some intentional visioning work with the vestry and people of Good Shepherd and selecting a handful of projects on which to focus for the coming two years, projects…

The World Interfaith Harmony Week was unanimously adopted by the UN                                                     and is observed the first week of February.

The World Interfaith Harmony Week is based on the pioneering work of The Common Word initiative. This…

Annual James Ross McCain Faith and Learning Lecture at Agnes Scott College, “Immigration: Reforming the Heart of the Nation and the Church” Bishop Minerva Carcaño on Tuesday February 5, 2013 at 7:30pm. The 2013 speaker, bishop of the Los Angeles Area of the California Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church.  For tickets please call 404-472-6430.

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Make a Healthy Resolution: CATCH Healthy Habits!

Want to get healthy and help kids get healthy, too? Make a New Year's Resolution to CATCH Healthy Habits! Through the CATCH Healthy Habits Program, adults age 50+ can improve their own health while teaching elementary school children the benefits of healthy eating and physical activity. Volunteers are needed to conduct classes once a week for eight weeks, and all training and program materials are provided free of…

The Center for Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary invites to all who enjoy sharing songs, hymns, and spiritual songs to two opportunities to worship and sing together during the event Resurrection:  New Life, New Song.

At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday evening, Jan 27. , Three Days/Three Ways: A Triduum Festival of Psalmswill take place in the Campbell Hall Chapel on campus. Seminary musician and Psalm expert Michael Morgan will lead this…

Learn Spanish, Learn Culture! The Latin American Association offers a unique language learning experience that focuses on fluency and uses experienced and highly trained teachers. In both Spanish and English classes, an environment is provided in which students are comfortable and excited to learn. LAA is the only institution that offers the unique experience of Intercambio (Interchange). During this time, students from Spanish and English classes meet and talk with each other about…

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From Pastor Patti Axel, Nativity Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Georgia

I have been pondering for quite a while now about the gift of prayer. Prayer is a powerful tool of communication with God. In prayer we open to God the depths of our hearts and ask God to bless us or our friends, family, co-workers, enemies…

The Atlanta Prosperity Campaign has the goal of reducing poverty and helping families move toward financial staility. The volunteer  Income Tax Assistance program provides free tax preparation by ITS trainined and certifiedvolunteers. Folks who find themselves short of cash may go immediately to a commerical tax preparation service when they receive the last…

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ADVENT

We might miss Advent completely in the rush of parties and shopping and good things like giving to loved ones or to those in need, celebrating…