1. Georgia Interfaith Power & Light has two grant opportunities open to Green Teams related to civic engagement. Engagement Grant rewards $500-$1,000 to congregations for turning out volunteers during the upcoming Get Out the Vote season around Georgia's Public Service Commission race. Award funds can support any area of your Green Team's work, from civic and policy engagement to planting and grounds projects, composting supplies, energy efficiency improvements, or general sustainability operations. Security Grant offers up to $1,500 to congregations hosting nonpartisan GOTV events, with funds self-directed by local site leadership to cover up to two security officers, mobile vehicle patrols for neighborhood canvassing, secure document shredding, and digital threat mitigation. LEARN MORE & APPLY.
2. City of Refuge Job Fair, September 10. Find out more and register at Register Here
3. Beloved Community Book Club, a space for thoughtful conversation, learning, and building community through the power of books, meets at First Baptist Church in Decatur exploring stories and ideas that invite us to reflect more deeply on faith, justice, compassion, and the world around us. You don’t have to attend every meeting to participate. The book club meets on the second Saturday of each month (Sept. 12) from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Church Parlor. Find out more at https://www.fbcdecatur.com/news-and-events.
4. Visit Holy Comforter Episcopal Church,737 Woodland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30316, on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for a garden sale. Proceeds from the plant sales support the work of the Friendship Center which offers programming for adults living with mental illness.
5. A very special farewell concert will honor Scott H. Atchison, following 44 years as director of music at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. The concert will feature many of his favorite musical selections, and beloved guest conductors, organists, and soloists, all accompanied by a full orchestra and his choirs. The concert is free, tickets are required: https://peachtreeroadumc.ccbchurch.com/.../946/responses/new, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
6. The next meeting of the Fulton Federation of Garden Clubs will be Monday, September 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Northside Drive Baptist Church. The program will be "Appreciate the Bats in Your Belfry" presented by Dr. Mark Bates. All are welcome to attend.
7. Candler School of Theology will host members of the cast and creative team from the new feature film Brotherhood: A Cinematic Musical on Monday, Sept. 14 from 7:00–9:00 p.m. in Emory’s Cannon Chapel and online. The event will highlight a mix of storytelling, live music, segments from the film, and guided conversations that explore themes of identity, empathy, and seeing our neighbors with new eyes. Writer/director Ross Boothe, lead actors Mauricio Martínez and Casey Elliott, and consulting producer/cultural advisor Liliana Bolaños will take part. Brotherhood tells the story of two neighbors, a U.S. citizen and a Mexican immigrant awaiting asylum, who discover their shared humanity in a divided America. The event is part of the film's nationwide Love Your Neighbor tour before coming to theaters in October. Register to attend in person or via livestream.
8. Mindful Compassion Practice Series at Shallowford Center for Mindful Living meets Mondays & Fridays at 10 a.m. Facilitated by Dr. Karen Piering Abbott, this seasonal Mindful Compassion Practice Series builds resilience through mindful practices and compassionate connection. Learn More.
9. The Avenue's 2026 Speaker Series presents Katherine Wolf as its featured speaker on Tuesday, September 15 at the North Avenue Presbyterian Church BMC Auditorium from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. After Wolf survived a near-fatal brainstem stroke in 2008, she and her husband co-founded Hope Heals. In addition to sharing her remarkable story, Hope Heals offers retreats and camp for children with disabilities and their families. The Wolf family also runs a mission-driven marketplace and coffee shop, called MEND, which employs people with disabilities. Don't miss what is sure to be an uplifting, faith-filled event. Bring a friend! Register HERE.
10. From the Aquinas Center, Antonio Sison, CPPS, a professor of systematic theology and culture, and the Vatican Council II chair at Catholic Theological Union, will present "Inculturation and a Pilgrimage of Truth-Telling" on Tuesday, September 15, 7:30 p.m., at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. His lecture will draw from a section of his soon-to-be released book, Intercultural Epiphanies: Reconciling Grace in the Global South. Register - September 15th Program
11. Seniors can build confidence with new technology at Everyday AI: Understanding and Using AI with Confidence on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Clarkston Library. Library. This free beginner-friendly workshop is designed to help participants better understand artificial intelligence and how it can be used in everyday life. Registration is through DeKalb County Public Library.
12. Georgia Interfaith Power & Lightis offering a second grant cycle to congregations who got an audit in the past five years but did not apply for a grant during the summer period. This matching grant provides up to $7,000 annually to congregations to support energy efficiency and Energy Conservation Measures within faith communities. The application will open on Sept. 15, 2026 and will close on Nov. 15, 2026. LEARN MORE & GET READY TO APPLY
13. From Atlanta Regional Commission Aging and independent Living, In Person 6-week Workshop. Register at In Person Aging Well with Your Health Conditions 6-week Workshop Tickets, Thursday, September 17-Thursday, October 22 • 11 AM-1:30 PM | Eventbrite. Thursdays, September 17 – October 22, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 1569 Wellborn Rd, Lithonia 30058.
14. Join a monthly series of online conversations with friends and faculty of Columbia Theological Seminary who have recently written books for Books Worth Reading, September through February. Registration is required through The Center for Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary. Find registration at Books Worth Reading. First conversation is September 18 at 3:00 p.m.
15. A reminder that the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Student Loan Repayment Program helping former students become completely student loan-free, removing barriers to economic mobility and advancing shared prosperity across our region application deadline is Sept. 18 at 8:00 p.m. Register Here.
16. Founded to empower BIPOC artists and create lasting social impact through classical music, Challenge the Stats has positively impacted more than 3,000 students and 200 musicians through concerts, workshops, and artistic programming. Formed through Challenge the Stats, the Mosaic String Quartetbrings that mission to life—celebrating underrepresented voices and demonstrating the power of classical music to create community and inspire change. The Mosaic String Quartet takes the stage at Music at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 634 West Peachtree St., on Friday, September 18, at 7:00 p.m. Get your tickets at allsaintsatlanta.org/concerts. Learn more about Challenge the Stats at challengethestats.org.
17. The Choir of Trinity College,Cambridge is one of the most acclaimed collegiate choirs in the world. Trinity College’s choral tradition dates back to the 14th century, and they were recently designated one of the top five choirs in the world by Gramophone. Find tickets at Concert by the Choir of Trinity College Cambridge, England Tickets, Friday, September 18 • Starts at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite. Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta 30305.
18. The Nancy Frampton Rising Artists Series at Morningside Presbyterian Church presents guitarist Alan Liu on Friday, September 18 at 8 p.m. Recognized as "a leading guitarist of his generation," and "a significant young talent" by members of the Juilliard School and Curtis Institute of Music Guitar Departments, Liu will present an unforgettable evening of music featuring works by Bach, Barrios, Frescobaldi, Ravel, and more. Tickets on Sale Now!
19. For Those Who Serve and Have Served, Sept. 18-20. Open to active-duty service members, reservists, and veterans, this special weekend retreat guided by U.S. Army veteran Fr. Jim Conroy, SJ, gently brings together Ignatian prayer, silence, and reflection with the unique experiences of military life, creating space to explore your story, encounter God’s healing grace, and rest alongside others who understand the journey of service. Retreatants will enjoy private accommodations, nourishing meals, and time to explore 20 peaceful acres along the Chattahoochee River, Ignatius Retreat Center. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, this retreat is offered at a significantly reduced rate to help make it accessible to those who have served our country. To register visit https://bit.ly/veteransretreat2026 or call (404)255-0503.
20. The Community Assistance Center Annual Gala is about Bringing Community Together for Change. Saturday, Sept. 19, 6-10 p.m., The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North. Community Assistance Center provides basic needs assistance for neighbors to prevent homelessness and hunger while promoting self-sufficiency and empowering them to thrive. Find out more at Community Assistance Center | Neighbors helping neighbors since 1987. Get your tickets https://secure.qgiv.com/event/cacgala2026
21. Reverse Tashlich — Sunday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. – noon, Mason Mill Park. Join this global Jewish environmental ritual and river cleanup in partnership with Adamah ATL. Register Here Today.
22. Thirty-five years ago, a man named Troy Davis was sentenced to death for the 1989 murder of Savannah police offer Mark MacPhail. Despite having no physical evidence, contradictory eye witness testimony, and evidence of police coercion, Georgia killed Troy by lethal injection on Sept. 21, 2011. To honor Troy’s life and the tragedy of his death, the Georgia Catholic Conference and Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty will co-host What Georgia Gave America: From Gregg v. Georgia to the Execution of Troy Davis at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, the 15th anniversary of Troy’s execution. A distinguished panel of speakers will discuss the legal, cultural and religious impact of the Gregg v. Georgia decision, and how it helped to create the circumstances for the wrongful execution of Troy Davis. Register at http://tinyurl.com/troydavis15.
23. Come on September 22 to hear author, documentarian, and musician Andrew Greer talk about his book, More Than a President: Sundays with Jimmy Carter, the first book featuring President Carter's work to be published since his passing. He will be in conversation with Kim Carter Fuller, niece of President and Mrs. Carter, who took over President Carter's Sunday School lessons. Books will be available to purchase through our museum store and the author will be available to sign following the conversation. 7:30 p.m. Carter Library.
24. From Mental Health America Georgia. Adult Mental Health First Aid, Thursday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. This 5-hour training provides a comprehensive understanding of mental health crises, substance abuse, how to respond in crisis situations, and more. The training contains 1-2 hours of self-paced pre-work that must be completed. REGISTER HERE
25. In uncertain times, it is easy to yield to despair and give up hope that life can be transformed. Yet, we are called to nurture a practice that helps us become people who are fully alive! Come share a special retreat at Grace Episcopal Church in Gainesville, from 8:30 – 4:30 on Saturday, September 26. Through sound, storytelling, contemplative practice, and creative expression, a circle of facilitators and guides will lead us in a day designed for renewal, reflection, and connection. Together, we’ll move beyond stress and anxiety to cultivate imagination, unleash creativity, and make space for genuine presence. Whether you are seeking quiet rest, spiritual depth, or creative inspiration, this one day retreat offers space to ground your mind, heart, and spirit. Learn more and register online here by Sunday, September 20.
26. Dr. Ryan Burge is today’s most prominent American religion sociologist. He has studied American religion for more than 15 years. His book The Vanishing Church: How the Hollowing Out of Moderate Congregations is Hurting Democracy, Faith, and Us has been called the decade’s most important book on the state of American religion. We have an opportunity to hear him in Atlanta at The Fred Craddock Preaching Lectures of Peachtree Christian Church, Sept. 27-28. He will deliver two addresses, “The Biggest Trends in American Religion” and “No Room for Compromise: Religious Polarization in the United States.” This is a free “not to be missed” event. Register at https://peachtree.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3699591
27. The ATL Festival of Young Preachers is a diverse, intentional, and safe space curated for the sole purpose of helping young preachers. In addition to providing guidance, mentorship, and networking opportunities, the gathering creates community among young clergy. This is an opportunity to benefit from hearing different voices. This is not just another preaching conference, but this is a movement. This is a family. This is a major responsibility, and this is a calling. In Atlanta, Oct. 2-3. Find out more at FoYP | Festival Of Young Pr.
28. The Training and Counseling Center (TACC) at St. Luke's will offer an Introduction to Mindfulness Retreat in their beautifully restored building from 1890. (98 Currier Street, Atlanta, GA 30308) This will be for a small group of people (8-10) l who want to learn more about calming our anxious mind, exhausted body and worried heart. We will practice mindfulness of body, of breathing, of walking, of eating and other modalities. Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. -4 p.m.. Cost: $300 (including lunch) (Students $100). Retreat leaders are TACC's executive director Dorothea Lotze, mindfulness teacher under the guidance of Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. Call TACC at (404)876-6266 #1 to register and please pay via the donate button on the website www.trainingandcounselingcenter.org, please, indicate "Mindfulness Retreat October 3".
29. Pitts Theology Library has large holdings of woodcuts by the famed German artist Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). These works are stunning images, printed from woodblocks designed by Dürer. It is remarkable to think that such an image is created by carving a block of wood (and in reverse!). Today they highlight his depiction of the crucifixion of Christ, originally part of his Great Passion series (1497-1510). Click on the link below to see this amazing piece of art up close. Digital Highlight.
Peace,
Ethel Ware Carter
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