Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta
Serving our new neighbors from Afghanistan
Georgia is expecting 200 Afghan families in the next few months. Is your organization ready?
Islamic Speakers Bureau’s new project will help resettlement agencies working with Afghan newcomers. There will be an information session for the agencies and anyone else - volunteers, faith communities -who might be interested. Here's a link to the eventbrite invite to an info session, Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m. Invitation
Cultural Competency Training specifically focused on Afghan newcomers will provide background on Afghanistan’s history and people, an exploration of cultural values, etiquette, and behaviors, details on culture-based gender roles, tips for managing adjustment while coping with PTSD, The Do’s & Don’ts for working with Afghan newcomers. The virtual training takes 90 minutes and is free of charge. To schedule a training session for staff and/or volunteers, complete the registration form on the ISB website, email info@isbatlanta.org or call 404-632-3550.
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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
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