Church Action eNewsletter Week of May 10, 2021

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

1. American Red Cross and Delta sponsor blood drives this spring and summer at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Flourish in Buckhead, Crowne Plaza in Peachtree City, and Atlanta Braves-Truist Park, multiple dates. Appointments are required. Visit…

Church Action eNewsletter Week of March 29, 2021

The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc. 



God calls us to some things we cannot do alone. 

Dear Friends, we welcome announcements from all area congregations. Send them to ecarter@rccatl.org



1. Hear Holy Week reflections from “Those Preaching Women” on Facebook, tonight - Saturday at 7:30 p.m.…

Church Action eNewsletter Week of March 22, 2021

The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc. 



God calls us to some things we cannot do alone. 

Dear Friends, we welcome announcements from all area congregations. Send them to ecarter@rccatl.org





1. So You Wanna Be a Chaplain? Tuesday, March 23, McAfee School of Theology is…

The American Red Cross is holding blood drives across metro Atlanta this month to help patients in hospitals needing blood or convalescent blood plasma due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for donations has increased because of the pandemic.  Blood drives will take place at the following locations.  To schedule a blood donation appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

DeKalb

♦ March…

Church Action eNewsletter Week of February 22, 2021

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone. 

Dear Friends, you are doing such creative things in this time of restriction. Be sure to send any announcements you would like the greater faith community to read to ecarter@rccatl.org

See updated information about food…

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

Regional Council of Churches eNewsletter Week of December 14, 2020

1. “Forty Days of Prayer to Transform: A Journey to Newness.” Begun on Dec. 12 and continuing daily through Jan. 20, the National Council of Churches and partners will offer prays for hope, unity, and healing. Please join in. During this Advent and Christmas season and into the New Year we put our hope in the ability and desire of…

New testing sites announced last week: 

Free at Riverdale Town Center Monday - Friday (Appointments only)

 https://covid-19.claytoncountyga.gov/   

CovidCareGA Briarwood Recreational Center, Monday and Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, free  …

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone. 

1. The Rev. Dr. Bob Flanagan wants those who battle depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, and mental illnesses to know that they can not only survive but can thrive. “The Courage to Thrive,” a free virtual book talk will be tomorrow, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. This virtual, free event is hosted by the Cathedral Bookstore. The link that you need to…

Advent Opportunities, Studies, and Ideas

Prepare for the holidays and Advent with a silent retreat at Ignatius House. Come for a day or stay overnight, or enjoy new online prayer experiences…

Advent study “Mary in the New Testament and Beyond.” First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. Join Chris Holmes, Scholar in Residence at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, and Brennan Breed, Old Testament professor at Columbia Theological Seminary, for an in- depth and interactive study at 9:30 a.m.…

Church Action eNewsletter Week of November 2, 2020

1. ”A Night of Healing, Action, and Hope: A Call With Oprah and Faith Leaders,” tonight, Monday, Nov. 2. Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center will be on the panel.  Participants must register for the limited seats via zoomwithOprah.com.  

 2. Don't miss the final installment of Pitts Theology Library's Fall 2020…

For the past 15 years, people from dozens of faiths have gathered at Temple Kol Emeth in Marietta to celebrate Thanksgiving by sharing uplifting messages, singing and laughing together, and supporting interfaith charities. In 2020, this unifying event will be online and include an online chat to share your feelings and thoughts. This…

Monday, IMPACT Church, 2223 Sylvan Road, Atlanta 30344, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jefferson Park Recreation Center, 1431 Norman Berry, East Point 30344, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday, shelf stable items, Jefferson Park Recreation Center, 1431 Norman Berry, East Point 30344, 1 - 3 p.m.

Tuesday, St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church, 2670 Hogan Road, East Point 30344

Tuesday,…

1. Jesse Hill Market, a collaboration between the Food Bank, GradyHealth, and Open Hand Atlanta, is a café + teaching kitchen + food pharmacy located next to Grady Hospital downtown. They are now open (safely) and serving grab & go lunch and snacks, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn more.

2. Interfaith Atlanta–Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta [FAMA] offers us a weekly 30-minute midday reprise with a focus on peace, compassion, and kindness. Join this virtual contemplative program every…