Church Action eNewsletter Week of October 7, 2024

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God calls us to some things we cannot do alone. 

Hurricane Helene Help:

Hurricane Helene Help: On the left side of our homepage is a box with links to several helping organizations that we know. See www.rccatl.org.  Inspiritus Disaster Relief Teams are on the ground in Georgia and Florida. If you would like to join a team assisting survivors visit VOLUNTEER TO EMPOWER HURRICANE HELENE STORM SURVIVORS.

 

1. Each Wednesday at noon during the month of October St. Mary’s Sewanee will offer a free online program highlighting a different spiritual practice. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and login information. October Outreach Online Series

2. What comes after high school? Whether you're looking for your first job, exploring future careers, a college program, or simply want to learn new skills, G.R.O.W. from Bobby Dodd Institute is the way to spend your fall break! Getting Ready for Opportunities in Work (G.R.O.W.) is a one-week introduction to employment initiative for students, aged 14-22, with disabilities, an opportunity for Fulton County and Atlanta Public Schools high-school students to build confidence, gain valuable skills, and connect with local employers and community partners in a supportive environment. Breakfast and lunch provided. October 14-18. Enroll here.
3. Who You Gonna Call? A reminder from A Home for Everyone in DeKalb. To help any DeKalb County unhoused person call the DeKalb County Coordinated Entry Line – Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, at 404-687-3500. Provide the EXACT physical street address of the individual with a call back number of the caller who can give additional information. Or provide the cross streets where they can be found.

 

4. Making his Concerts@First debut, Dr. Andrew Wilder has a particular passion for Baroque and Classical music, but is equally keen to explore the music of today. You will be treated to a performance which includes music from the Renaissance to the 21st Centuries, including transcriptions by Dr. Wilder, Saturday, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. TICKETS. Free Parking is available in the Lanier lot at 1337 Peachtree St.

 

5. The Rev. Tyler Sit, founding pastor of New City Church in Minneapolis, is the featured preacher Oct. 13 on “Day1” with host Katie Givens Kime, the nationally broadcast ecumenical radio program also accessible as a podcast and online at Day1.org. “What Neighborhood Does God Live In?” is drawn from Amos 5, in which the prophet delivers the Lord’s strong call for justice. Hear it in Atlanta on WSB 95.5 and 750 AM Sundays at 7:05 a.m. “Day 1” has been broadcast every week for 79 years. Featuring outstanding preachers from the mainline denominations, “Day 1” is distributed to radio stations across America and overseas. For more information, check the program’s website, http://day1.org.   
6.  The Friends of Music ministry of St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church in Marietta, will begin its 2024-2025 community concert series with a performance by the Amadeus String Ensemble on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 3 p.m. The performance will be led by Sou-Chun Su, acting principal second violin of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and will feature his wife, violinist Sheela Iyengar Su, violist Zhenwei Shi and cellist Charae Kreuger. The ensemble of professional musicians has been performing in the Atlanta area for more than 20 years.  The musical program will include “String Quartet Opus 18, No. 1” by Ludwig van Beethoven and “String Quartet No. 12 in F,” nicknamed the American quartet, by Antonin Dvorak. Friends of Music events are free to the public and donations are accepted. General seating is first-come, first-served. No tickets are necessary. All concerts are held at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 571 Holt Road. For more information, email [e-mail] call 770-971-2839.
7. Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration next in-person planning meeting is Monday, Oct. 14, 7:00 - 8:14 p.m. at Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Rd, Marietta 30062. Click here for the Zoom link (it's more fun to attend in person). The interfaith choir welcomes anyone who enjoys singing.  Musical Director Kathy Mittelman reminds us, "You need not be part of a choir.  You simply need to enjoy singing." Rehearsals start October 28, 7 p.m. at Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4010 Canton Rd, Marietta 30066.
8. The next Green Team Roundtable is Tuesday, Oct. 15 at noon, on Zoom. The theme is “Artivism: Creating Art to Raise Awareness and Inspire Change” and will feature Kyarah Barton and Charles Jackson from Atlanta-based collective, Midnight Riot. Midnight Riot is a coalition of artists, students, community members, and organizers dedicated to advancing efforts toward environmental equity and underscoring the intersections of environmentalism and social justice. Join us to learn about some of their current projects and how their vibrant community arts programs foster creativity and connection. Find the participant link below and view previous roundtables at Green Team Facebook Group.  PARTICIPANT LINK.
9. Decatur Cooperative Ministry Faith Leaders Gathering and Lunch, Thursday, Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m., Decatur Presbyterian Church, 205 Sycamore St., Decatur 30030. R.s.v.p. at Evite: Online Invitations, Greeting Cards & Party Ideas
10. Free Preview of “Leap of Faith” from the acclaimed team behind “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” Nicholas Ma and Morgan Neville. This timely new documentary explores the profound intersection of faith and democracy with 12 diverse Christian leaders. Swimming upstream from the fear, anger, and cynicism that feel so pervasive, it is a balm for our time. Thursday, Oct. 17, 7-8 p.m., Tara Theatre, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta 30324. For free ticket reservations see https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leap-of-faith-film-screening-atlanta-
11. Sustainable land use is a pivotal, often overlooked, climate solution. GIPL's ReWilding program focuses on the ecological regeneration of congregational lands, restoring natural processes, and fostering more resilient ecosystems and communities. Come on Oct. 19 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in LaGrange to learn more about how your congregation can "ReWild" sacred grounds through projects like tree plantings, native plants, and community gardens. During this workshop, participants will tour a pollinator garden, hear from Ashley Desensi with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, and brainstorm possible ReWilding solutions for your congregation. After the workshop, participants will be invited to apply for a $500 seed grant to help implement a solution on their congregational property. Learn more and register here.
12. Chanticleer presented by Friends of Cathedral Music at the Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road NW Atlanta 30305, Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m.  Purchase tickets. This Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble has been hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker, and is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity. Chanticleer’s repertoire is rooted in the Renaissance and has continued to expand to include a wide range of classical, gospel, jazz, popular music, and a deep commitment to the commissioning of new compositions and arrangements.
13. The Nancy Frampton Rising Artist Series is pleased to present soprano Chelsea Lehnea, who is known for her powerful artistry, fearless personality, and unique sense of style. Come experience Chelsea's "ferociously brilliant vocal and dramatic ability that more than matches her eye-catching physicality." Click hereto get your tickets. Morningside Presbyterian Church, Sunday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.
14. Are you interested in finding a spiritual director? Join Ignatius House Retreat Center Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 12 p.m. for a Virtual Spiritual Direction Inquiry Session. You’ll get a chance to learn more about the ministry of spiritual direction and meet several Ignatian-trained spiritual directors. This is an opportunity to get connected with a companion for your spiritual journey. There is no charge, but registrations in advance are requested so that the Zoom call login details can be sent to all registrants ahead of time. Register at https://bit.ly/3Ttbwpj
15. Pitts Theological Library announces 2024 Reformation Day at Emory on campus and online on Thursday, October 31. The highlight of the day’s program is a lecture by Professor Christine Helmer of Northwestern University “The Promise of Luther’s ‘On Christian Freedom’ for Politics Today.” This is one part of a full fall program of in-person and virtual events, centered on the theme “Justification and Justice: 16th-Century Texts and 21st-Century Politics.” Registrationi is open and more information is at Register Here.
16. Ansley and the Arts: Songwriting and Visual Arts Showcase featuring performances and works by local musicians and artists in support of the Ansley School. The highlight of the event will be when students debut an original song developed in collaboration with talented songwriter Chad Price. Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m., 120 Ralph McGill Boulevard, Atlanta. Please contact Becky Mautner at [e-mail] with any questions about donations or tickets. Donate or Purchase Tickets Today. All proceeds pave the path for Ansley families and students to break through the cycle of homelessness, instability, and poverty and help them reach their full potential.
17. Are you interested in scheduling an Interfaith Speakers Network panel for your church, group, or school? Use this link Request ISN panel.
18. Georgia Interfaith Power & Light’s Power-Wise Matching Grant program provides up to $7,000 annually to congregations to support Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Measures within faith communities. To apply, congregations must have completed an energy audit in the past five (5) years and have a registered GIPL Green Team, or plan to start a Green Team in the next six (6) months. The application for the 2024 grant cycle is currently open and will close on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Learn more and apply.