The 36th annual Ecumenical Good Friday Pilgrimage (Urban Way of the Cross) sponsored by the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Office of Justice & Peace Ministries is  Friday, March 25,  9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This year’s theme is Do you see me? What will you do? We will begin with an opening…

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Church Action eNewsletter Week of March 7, 2016

The “An Appeal to…

The “An Appeal to Christians in the United States” (see below) reflects a growing alarm that our country is entering a very dangerous period in which some political leaders and some media are directly challenging our most fundamental Christian convictions. The Appeal is consequently a theological affirmation written by Christians to Christian brothers and sisters across the United States.

As of March 2, 2016, there were some 2940 signers of the Appeal. The…

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Church Action eNewsletter Week of February 29, 2016

1. Easter…

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Church Action eNewsletter Week of February 22, 2016

1. Lake Oconee Community Church’s Celtic Lenten Observation continues…

Many churches offer opportunities to pray the Stations of the Cross during Lent. Among them is Northside Drive Baptist. Come to the chapel, now through March 27, and simply follow the instructions attached to the walls and walk the Way of the Cross

The stations offer a special form of devotion which originated in medieval Europe when wars prevented pilgrims from going to the Holy Land. Artists created works depicting scenes of Christ's journey to Calvary to help…

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Church Action eNewsletter Week of February 15, 2016

Ash Wednesday

1. Thirty Seconds or Less is the world’s shortest podcast, a flash mob of ideas, hundreds of voices exploring each book of the Bible with reflections on the good news they contain.  If you can’t say it in thirty…

The Center for Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary is hosting a new exhibit, Witness to Faith: The Biblical Art of Sadao Watanabe, featuring original works of graphic art by Japan's foremost Christian artist of the 20th century. The exhibit is on display now through April 25, 2016 in the Harrington Center. The Columbia Seminary campus located at 701 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA near Atlanta. The event is open to the public.

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SEEKING THE BELOVED COMMUNITY: A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

You are invited to join in the first of a series of crucial conversations on race, law enforcement, and the law. This is an opportunity for all participants to engage in constructive dialogue. R.s.v.p. by February 24 by calling (404) 685-6710 or at this site.

Saturday, Feb. 27, 9:30 a.m.-1…

Second Helpings Atlanta is a non-profit food rescue organization whose mission is to eliminate hunger in the Metro Atlanta area by rescuing surplus food and delivering it to those in need.  With a team of over 400 volunteer drivers, SHA is the link between a network of more than 50 donors and the front-line agencies who feed the hungry on a daily basis. SHA is looking for volunteers and new network members.…

Capitol  Conservation

Day  2.17.16

at Central Presbyterian  & Georgia State Capitol…

Sandy Springs Christian Church welcomes Robin Meyers

Fri. 26 - 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. “The Underground Church”

Book signing & dessert…

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Church Action eNewsletter Week of January 18, 2016

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Church Action eNewsletter Week of January 11, 2016

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The Behavioral Health Services Coalition hosts this annual consumer empowerment and advocacy training this year on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, in the Georgia Freight Depot across from the Capitol.  After the advocacy training, gather at Liberty Plaza for a Rally.

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On February 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Georgia Justice Project will host its fourth annual Lobby Day at the State Capitol. Gather with citizens from across Georgia to discuss criminal justice issues and to speak with your legislators about the barriers that prevent returning citizens from accessing stable employment opportunities in Georgia.

  

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