"Hear My Voice: A Prison Prayer Book" is a beautiful resource developed by ELCA for those in correctional facilities and chaplains and others in relationships with the incarcerated. 

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1. Atlanta Legal Aid Instagram Photo Contest open through Sept. 15. Atlanta Legal Aid invites photographers of all ages and skill level to enter the first ever photo contest. What does justice means to you! Here’s how to enter: Follow @atlantalegalaid on Instagram. Post a photo that answers the prompt, “How do you picture justice?” Get creative with it, and explain your interpretation of the prompt in your caption. Use the hashtag #ipicturejustice in the caption of your photograph.…

1. Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri, co-moderator of the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) will speak at the opening convocation for Columbia Theological Seminary, Columbia Presbyterian Church, 711 South Columbia Dr, Decatur, Sept. 4, 10:30 a.m. This year’s convocation begins Columbia Seminary’s 192nd session.

2. A reminder that the 116th Convention of the United Sacred Harp Musical Association will be in Atlanta, Sept. 7-8, at the Emory University Performing Arts…

St. John’s Lutheran Church will offer a Pet Blessing Service to the public on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 10:30 a.m.

“In this service, the life of all God’s creatures is celebrated. Bring your beloved pet to church with you as we honor our animal companions and the joys they share with us!” says Rev. Nancy Christensen, Senior Pastor at St. John’s.

All pets, big or small, are welcome. For safety, please have your pet on a leash or in a carrier.…

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone. 

1. The Rev. Palmer Cantler, Church Street UMC, Knoxville, is the preacher Sept. 1 on “Day 1.” “Table Etiquette,” her sermon is based on two short parables of Jesus in Luke 14. Hear it in Atlanta Sundays at 7:05 a.m. on News95.5 and 750 AM WSB. For more information, podcasts, current sermons, and other resources, visit…

Week of August 19, 2019

The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

Take a look at the Community Event Calendar on our website and celebrate all the good things that people of faith are doing. www.RCCAtl.org. You will also find the last few weeks' editions on our home page www.rccatl.org.

1. Tucked away in the…

Columbia Theological Seminary

701 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur

will be one of the first seminary libraries to host the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History traveling exhibit Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean To Be Human? Opening reception 13 Sept. The exhibit will be open to the public through December 13. Small groups are asked to…

Week of August 12, 2019

The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

There are so many opportunities for service, worship, education, enrichment, connection in the next few weeks. Take a look at the Community Event Calendar on our website and celebrate all the good things that people of faith are doing. www.RCCAtl.org. You will also find the last few weeks' editions on our home page…

Jazz documentary enthusiasts will love the next Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Connects  "Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes", which tells the story of two visionaries of the recording industry who together helped usher in an exciting new era of jazz at a time when African-American musicians faced discrimination.

German…

Week of August 5, 2019

The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

There are so many opportunities for service, worship, education, enrichment, connection in the next few weeks. Take a look at the Community Event Calendar on our website and celebrate all the good things that people of faith are doing. www.RCCAtl.org. You will also…

Week of July 29, 2019

The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

There are so many opportunities for service, worship, education, enrichment, connection in the next few weeks. Take a look at the Community Event Calendar on our website and celebrate all the good things that people of faith are doing. www.RCCAtl.org. You will also…

"Earth - Water - Fire - Wind" a choral concert by Coro Voci

Join Coro Voci on a study of how music can express our connection to the basic elements and how it ties us to our creator.  Explore through the music of Dan Forrest, Frank Ticheli, Jester Hairston, Moses Hogan, J. Aaron McDermid, and other great American composers.

Location: Norcross Presbyterian Church

3324 Medlock Bridge…

Week of July 15, 2019

The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

There are so many opportunities for service, worship, education, enrichment, connection in the next few weeks. Take a look at the Community Event Calendar on our website and celebrate all the good things that people of faith are doing. www.RCCAtl.org. You will also…

1. Georgia’s budget is a moral document. Where we spend our money exposes our values. Georgia Budget & Policy Institute released today the 2020 Georgia Budget Primer. The 2020 Georgia Budget Primer explores the building blocks of a strong economy, highlights the state’s investments, and shows how budget decisions make a difference in the lives of millions of Georgians.

2. The St. Julian’s Contemplative Group offers centering prayer with community Thursday nights at 7 p.m. in the…

 Day1 Sermon Salon Series 2019

NextGen Bios July 11

The Rev. Palmer Cantler…

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Harvest of Hope is the ecumenical study, worship, and mission retreat program of the Society of St. Andrew. We have a local office of this gleaning organization and Adam Graham has informed us of an opportunity for an intergenerational…

Week of June 3, 2019

The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

There are so many opportunities for service, worship, education, enrichment, connection in the next few weeks. Take a look at the Community Event Calendar on our website and celebrate all the good things that people of faith are doing. www.RCCAtl.org. You…

Week of May 27, 2019

The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

There are so many opportunities for service, worship, education, enrichment, connection in the next few weeks. Take a look at the Community Event Calendar on our website and celebrate all the good things that people of faith are doing. www.RCCAtl.org. You…