Church Action eNewsletter Week of November 11, 2024

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God calls us to some things we cannot do alone. 

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Nov. 18.  You are invited to the Atlantic Institute's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m., at the institute, 591 Main Street, Suite 100, Alpharetta 30009. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, have warm conversations, and reconnect with old friends. The program will feature round table discussions about gratitude, music to fill our souls, and a delicious dinner, including Turkish Baklava and tea, to sweeten your time. R.s.v.p.

Nov. 22. Jazz at All Saints’ presents The Joe Alterman Trio Friday, Nov, 22, at 7:00 p.m., followed by a reception. A regular performer at New York’s Birdland, this Atlanta native is regarded as one of the very best in a new generation of talented jazz performers. He has been praised by such jazz legends as Les McCann, Ahmad Jamal, and Ramsey Lewis. More information and tickets ($25/adult, $15/student) are available at allsaintsatlanta.org/jazz.

Nov. 24. Community Aid & Resource Fair, Sunday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., in East Atlanta’s Brownwood Park. Participants will share skills, crafts, and knowledge -  job hunt skills, a healing library, food, a free sale, native plant talk, story times, art, sing-along and lots more.  

Nov. 24. Joyful & Triumphant Georgia Festival Chorus Sunday, Nov. 24, McEachern Memorial UMC, 4075 Macland Rd, Powder Springs, 30127. Experience the joy of the holiday season with a spectacular performance featuring a 100-voice chorus, brass quintet, percussion, piano, and organ. Free, no tickets or reservations needed.

Nov. 30-Dec. 1. 1-Night Retreat for Black Women: A Place of Belonging, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center directed by Lauren Morton  “We must live by the fundamental, dialectical principle that progress comes only from struggling to resolve contradictions.”  bell hooks.  Reflecting upon the interior movements of our life that invite more doubt, fear, and anger? Or allowing deep prayerful reflection to resolve contradictions and open us up to greater faith, hope, and love? To register visit https://bit.ly/4dPAqGQ.

Dec. 4. Mark your calendar for Holiday Hope “Tonight I light a candle in memory of you” a remembrance event at First Baptist Roswell, Wednesday, Dec. 4, music by harpist Jennifer Betzer. Prelude at 6:15 p.m., service at 6:30. 710 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell 30075.

So much going on, here are a few reminders of upcoming things:

 

Nov. 14. Ansley and the Arts: Songwriting and Visual Arts Showcase featuring performances and works by local musicians and artists. Donate or Purchase Tickets. Proceeds pave the path for Ansley families and students to break the cycle of homelessness and reach their full potential.

Nov. 15. Registration is now open for the Mental Health symposium for Georgia Faith Leaders. “Peace of Mind Through Brain Science and Spiritual Practices” will be held Nov. 15 at The Carter Center.  Register at https://peachtreeroadumc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/403/responses/new

Nov. 11-13. North Fulton Community Charities CoatsGiving, donation drop-off Nov. 11-13, St. David’s Church, 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell 30076.  All donations must be received by 5 p.m. on Nov. 13. 

Nov. 16. Church of the Incarnation Ultimate Autumn Jazz Concert with Dexter Tolson & Friends, 5-7:30 p.m. 2407 Cascade Road SW, Atlanta. More at  ECWJAZZCONCERT.EVENTBRITE.COM.

Nov. 16. Harmonia Atlanta presents Music Feeds the Soul, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. Purchase Tickets  First United Methodist Church of Tucker, 5095 Lavista Rd, Tucker 30084.

Nov. 16-17. Atlanta Jewish Storytelling Festival Nov. 16-17, The Breman Museum, 1440 Spring Street NW. https://thebreman.org/events/atlanta-jewish-storytelling-festival/

Nov. 17. North Atlanta Voices presents Songs of Harvest, Sunday, Nov. 17, at 4:30 p.m., at St. James UMC, 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta 30342. Find tickets at nav.ludus.com.

Nov. 19. Dahlonega Sacred Harp singing  at the Vickery House on West Main Street, Dahlonega, Tuesday Nov. 19, at 7 p.m.

Peace, 

Ethel Ware Carter