Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Celebration Nov. 19

For the past 15 years, people from dozens of faiths have gathered at Temple Kol Emeth in Marietta to celebrate Thanksgiving by sharing uplifting messages, singing and laughing together, and supporting interfaith charities. In 2020, this unifying event will be online and include an online chat to share your feelings and thoughts. This year’s theme, “Act Now: Silence Is Not An Option,” is the inspiration for messages from various religious and community leaders about speaking up for compassion and humanity, a common value of people of all faiths. The event will spotlight The National Civil Rights Museum, which will be the recipient of donations to the Ecumenical Thanksgiving Give-A-Gobble program. Thursday, Nov. 19, for this one-of-a-kind 16th annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Celebration organized by twenty faith-based groups in the Cobb, Fulton, and Cherokee counties—because people of faith need to stand together and serve others now more than ever. Online at 6:30 p.m. for musical performances, program begins at 7. Visit the Facebook page for the live link here. Donations for the Give-a-Gobble program to benefit The National Civil Rights Museum can be made by clicking www.kolemeth.net/gobble

For more information, contact Stephanie Meredith at stephaniem@canisterco.com or Hal Schlenger at HSchlenger@gmail.com or 770-335-0077.

Participating in this year’s Ecumenical Thanksgiving Celebration:

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

Art of Living Foundation

Baha'i Faith Center - Marietta East Cobb Islamic Center

East Cobb Islamic Center (ECIC)

East Cobb UMC

Emerson Universalist Unitarian

Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta (FAMA)

Interfaith Community Initiatives (ICI)

Islamic Center of Marietta

Masjid Al-Muminum

Pilgrimage United Church of Christ

Roswell Community Masjid

Sandy Springs Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Sikh Educational Welfare Association (SEWA)

Saint Catherine's Episcopal Church

Temple Beth Tikvah

Temple Kol Emeth

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Roswell and Marietta
Transfiguration Catholic Church

Unity North Spiritual Community

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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