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Stewardship of Creation

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Shall We Gather At The River?

July’s flooding from hurricane Dennis creates much needed space for prayer, study, reflection and action. Alan Jenkins of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta’s Caring for Creation Committee shares his experience of those record July rains and what God’s covenant with Noah, humanity, and all other living creatures can mean for us today.

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Prayer for the Environment

Open our eyes to see your gracious hand in all your works, and teach us to be more responsible in our stewardship; that, rejoicing in your whole creation,
we may learn to serve you with gladness;
for the sake of him through whom all things were made,
your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Book of Common Prayer (American, 1979)

Atlanta Beltline Facts
Redevelop and revitalize a 22-mile loop of historic railroad around Atlanta, connecting 45 in-town neighborhoods, many of which have long been divided from each other by railroad tracks and highways
Shape the future of Atlanta’s urban core, ensuring future growth occurs in an attractive and equitable manner
Address Atlanta’s lack of greenspace, creating a linear park that connects 40 of Atlanta’s parks, including over 1,200 acres of new greenspace and improvements to approximately 700 acres of existing greenspace.
Enhance mobility with connections to existing and future transit and activity centers
Offer more than 33 miles of multi-use trails close to Atlanta’s center, creating a true live-work-play community unlike any other in the country
The BeltLine is expected to create more than 30,000 permanent jobs in the next 20-25 years, a job increase that is 50 percent greater than what would be created without the BeltLine. The BeltLine will also generate 48,000 one year construction jobs in the area.

Visit the website for information, maps, meetings
http://www.beltlinepartnership.org/

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Atlanta Regional Commission Citizens Guide to Regional Land Use and Transportation Planning

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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