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Earth Day events around Atlanta

Earth Day is April 22. Georgia Interfaith Power and Light shared some local events with us.

Wednesday, April 18, Jonathan Merritt, author of Green Like God, speaks at Decatur First UMC

Thursday, April 19, Columbia Theological Seminary screens Journey of the Universe.

Saturday, April 21: St. Francis Episcopal Church, Macon, hosts all day celebration of creation.

Saturday, April 21, Atlanta Friends Meeting hosts a Home Energy Audit Training Class.

Sunday, April 22, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany celebrates Earth Day with a presentation about the Georgia Conservancy before their worship service.

Sunday, April 22, Catholics Caring for Creation hosts Catholic Earth Day at Ignatius House.

Sunday, April 22, Decatur First UMC hosts Earth Day Picnic at the Oakhurst Community Garden.

Sunday April 22 Alexis Chase, GIPL, will preach at Emory Presbyterian Church .

Sunday April 22, Kate McGregor Mosley, GIPL, will preach at Oglethorpe Presbyterian.

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First Five Freedoms is proud to join Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law, The Temple, and All Saints Episcopal Church for "Faith, Law, & Democracy: A Community Conversation on the Public Good and the Rule of Law" on Tuesday June 2. We hope you will consider joining us for this important discussion. Americans across the political spectrum are grappling with a shared unease: the feeling that something foundational is slipping. Trust in institutions is eroding. The norms that once governed public life are contested. And the concept of the public good — the idea that we share a common stake in fair, just, and accountable governance — is increasingly hard to find in our public discourse. This program brings together faith leaders, legal experts, and engaged community members for an evening of honest conversation about what is at stake. Hosted at All Saints Episcopal Church and co-presented by The Temple, Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law (GLRL), and First Five Freedoms, the event weaves together spiritual reflection, legal analysis, and civic dialogue to address one central question: What does it mean to protect the rule of law — and why does it matter for all of us, right now? The evening will include reflection, analysis, and discussion designed to:

Connect faith, law, and civic responsibility in an accessible, nonpartisan framework
Examine current challenges to the rule of law and their implications for democracy
Create space for authentic dialogue across perspectives and institutions
Foster relationships and identify opportunities for collective action

Faith, Law & Democracy, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 634 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta 30308. Featured speakers include: Rev. Natosha Reid Rice, Minister for Public Life, All Saints’ Episcopal Church; Rabbi Lydia Medwin, Associate Rabbi, The Temple; Jill Steinberg, former U.S. Attorney for Georgia’s Southern District; Al Pearson, former University of Georgia Law professor; Richard Griffiths, retired journalist, and president emeritus of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation. Registration for this event is free. Complimentary parking, food, and refreshments. REGISTER HERE