The goal of Mental Health First Aid is to increase mental health literacy. Like CPR training helps a non-medical professional assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid training helps an individual who doesn’t have clinical training assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis. In both situations, the goal is to help support an individual…

Longleaf Hospice is actively seeking volunteers to serve patients and families dealing with a life-limiting illness across the metro Atlanta area. Compassionate, caring and dedicated volunteers are needed to offer patient support, including reading, talking, taking walks, and building friendships, and caregiver respite, which includes providing relief and peace of mind for the caregivers to have time to care for themselves, go to appointments, visit friends, or attend…

The Church of the Common Ground seeks some kind souls to provide a pastoral presence in support of its ministry on the streets of downtown Atlanta. The Rev. Mary Wetzel needs volunteers during the Sunday afternoon worship service and during a weekly foot clinic and will offer some training Oct. 20 at the Cathedral of St. Philip.…

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

1. Genesis Prevention Coalition invites community institutions and civic and volunteer organizations and ministries who serve veterans and military families to attend a Vetcorps Initiative meeting. The goal of the initiative is to identify services in the area for our veterans and service members and to improve the collaboration between providers. Come hear more about collaborative efforts…

You may be eligible for up to $15,000 in downpayment or closing cost assistance. Information Sessions for the NeighborhoodLIFT program, Resources for Residents and Communities, HUD-approved housing agency.

If you are ready to buy a home, whether it's a new house or a fixer upper that needs work, you may be eligible for up to $15,000 in downpayment and closing cost assistance. Come to an information session to find out. Space is limited! RSVP to register at 404-525-4130, ext. 17. The…

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Diana Butler Bass is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the author of eight books, including…

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

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August is full of opportunities for learning, helping, and enriching our lives. Check the community calendar on our website RCCAtl.org

The National Festival of Young Preachers is coming to Atlanta January 2013! The Regional Council of Churches is a partner of the Academy of Preachers and helping to bring this event to Atlanta. We agree with the Academy of Preachers that, “ We are energized by the conviction that…

Dr. Edward Powell Wimberly has been named one of the recipients of Boston University School of Theology’s Distinguished Alumni Awards.  The school will bestow this honor on five individuals on September 20th in Boston.  Dr. Wimberly will join the special company of church and community leaders that include bishops, scholars and educators, missionaries, civic and social activities, etc.

Dr. Edward P. Wimberly is currently the Jarena Lee Professor of Pastoral Care at the…

Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Atlanta Friends Meeting House

Do You Have Questions About Obama’s Adjustment of Removal for Childhood Arrivals Program? Tienes Preguntas Respecto al Programa de Obama Para Ajustar Su Estatus Si Llegaste En Los EEUU Como Nino?

Are you under 30 years old?

Tienes menos de 30 anos?

Did you arrive in the U.S. before your 16th birthday? Have you been here at least 5 years?

Llegaste en los Estados Unidos antes de cumplir tus 16 anos? Has…

 If your congregation would like to host an event (free of charge) please contact Chris Owens at cowens@afsp.org or 404-374-5197. Chris is the Metro Atlanta Area Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Some judicatories and a good number of churches have health ministries or committees or support groups for whom this would be an appropriate ministry. American Foundation for Suicide…