Oglethorpe's 75th Anniversary

November 3rd

Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church
3016 Lanier Dr. NE
Brookhaven, GA 30319

Join us in celebrating 16 years of impact on refugee girls' education! On Saturday, November 2, Global Village Project will host its annual Welcome Walk. The Walk represents our commitment to making Atlanta a refuge for refugees to live, learn, and thrive. 

Over 300 people will gather to walk 4 miles from Clarkston to Decatur. Not ready to walk 4 miles? No worries! Our buses are available throughout the day to pick you up anywhere along the route and take you to the finish line celebration. Join students, parents, teachers, volunteers, and friends of GVP's mission as we seek to strengthen connections between communities. 

Walking or donating to this event is not just about covering the miles; it's about making a tangible difference in the lives of our students. 

Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m - 1:30 p.m
    Registration: 9:00 a.m
    Program Begins: 9:45 a.m 
    Walkers Depart: 10 a.m
    Celebration Finish Line: 11:30 a.m- 1:30 p.m

Start Line: Clarkston Market (980 Rowland Street, Clarkston)
Finish Line: Global Village Project/ Decatur Presbyterian Church (205 Sycamore Street, Decatur)

Who can Walk? Everyone! This is a family-friendly event for all ages! Children under 6 are free. (Remember, we have a bus if you only want to walk a portion of the route!)

Learn More, Donate, Register: https://p2p.onecause.com/gvpwalk

New Elder Training, Part 1

Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Atlanta Good Church, 3330 Chestnut Dr, Doraville, GA 30340

If being an elder is new to you, we want you to come to this event!

Designed to onramp those who are new to being an elder and/or new to the PCUSA, this in person training will be held at Atlanta Good Church in Duluth, will offer language interpretation services, and is open to all leaders of our Presbytery. Taught by Pastors Sun Ki Jeong, Lindsay Armstrong, and Andy James, this training offers a rich blend of large and small group learning, reflection, and fellowship. It is specifically designed for church leaders who are new to being on leadership of a Presbyterian Church or who are going to be on the inaugural Session of a newly chartered church.  

RSVP by October 28, 2024 - Reservations required.

RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/ZZGMTUaMt0

Installation of Rev. Emily Beaver as associate pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Atlanta

Sunday, October 27 at 11:00 am
Trinity Presbyterian Church
3003 Howell Mill Rd NW
Atlanta GA 30327

Join us as we celebrate the Installation of Rev. Emily Beaver as associate pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Atlanta. The service is scheduled for Sunday, October 27 at 11:00 am (ET) at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Atlanta.

An offering is to be received to benefit the Emergency Fund for Pastors.

Decatur Presbyterian Church Bicentennial Year Kick Off

Kirkin’ of the Tartans

Decatur Presbyterian Church

October 27, 2024

10:30am

Followed by Lunch in the Parlor

Featuring our Annual Scone Bake Off!

The Rev. Dr. Baron Mullis to preach on ‘Day 1’

Pastor of The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia

The Rev. Dr. Baron Mullis, pastor of The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, is the featured preacher Oct. 27, 2024, on “Day 1” with host Katie Givens Kime, the nationally broadcast ecumenical radio program also accessible online at Day1.org and by podcast. 

His sermon “Let Me See Again” is based on Mark 10:46-52, the account of Jesus restoring the sight of Bartimaeus. Mullis explores the idea that this miracle story can lead us to understand we have blind spots that keep us from seeing the miracles that are right before our eyes --- love, generosity, forgiveness. The disciples, he says, “were wandering along with some vague notion that there’s something important in the way-off, distant horizon called the kingdom, and they’re missing what’s right in front of them. I know that’s true of me at least part of the time… we go right on living in our blind spots.

A native of Charlotte, N.C., Mullis completed his seminary training at Princeton Theological Seminary and later returned to Princeton to earn a doctoral degree with a focus on understanding the psychology and theology of giving. After completing a post-graduate fellowship in Indianapolis, he pastored churches in Charlotte and Atlanta.  He has previously served as a trustee for Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary and on the board of directors of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians. In his ministry, he has focused on creating intentionally inclusive congregations where unconditional welcome is recognized as a fundamental facet of the kingdom of God.  His work has included breaking down barriers to LGBTQ equality, addressing hunger and food insecurity at the neighborhood level, and increasing awareness of the need for economic inclusivity in the local congregation.

The program includes interviews with Mullis conducted by Kime, who is also executive producer. 

“Day 1” has been broadcast every week for 79 years, formerly as “The Protestant Hour.” Featuring outstanding preachers from the mainline denominations, “Day 1” is currently distributed radio stations across America and overseas, and the “Day1 Weekly Program” is on all podcast apps. The program is produced by the Alliance for Christian Media, based in Atlanta, Ga. "Day 1"® is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by the Alliance for Christian Media, Inc. For more information, check the program’s website, http://day1.org. 

In Atlanta, Day1 is heard on WSB 95.5 and 750 AM on Sunday at 7:05 a.m.
Also available on YouTube.

·  A direct link to this Episode on the Day1 Website: https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/670d4db66615fb04b000000d/let-me-see-again-baron-mullis-mark-10-46-52-october-27-2024

·  A direct link to Listen to the Full-Length Episode (MP3 Audio): https://day1.org/audio/user-audio/670ff1396615fb237f000042.mp3

·  A direct link to this week's Day1 Weekly Update e-newsletter that features you and your sermon. We LOVE it when people subscribe to this! https://mailchi.mp/day1/d24-43

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The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta requires all ministers of the Word and Sacrament and commissioned ruling elders, including members at large, ministers serving in a validated ministry, and retired ministers serving a church in any Presbytery-approved relationship, to take the Presbytery’s Boundaries Training once every three years.

For more information about Boundaries Training and/or to register, click the button below.

Conversations with the Clerk

Join Stated Clerk Andy James for a series of gatherings to follow up on the actions of the General Assembly and discuss other polity and procedure matters of the Presbytery!

Upcoming Conversations:

• Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 P.M.: Other General Assembly Actions

• Tuesday, November 19, 7:00 P.M.: Statistics Planning for 2025

• Monday, January 6, 2025, 7:00 P.M.: Proposed Amendments to the Book of Order

Click the link below to register for one or more upcoming conversations.

Previous Conversations with the Clerk can be viewed on YouTube > Playlist: Conversations with the Clerk.

Memorial Services for Rev. Dr. Richard A. Farmer

Saturday, October 5th

11:00 a.m.{CDT}
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship
1660 W Camp Wisdom Rd
Dallas, TX 75232

12:00 p.m.
Crossroads Presbyterian Church
Sanctuary
Viewing Live Stream Service

Saturday, October 19th

2:00 p.m.
Fairfield Baptist Church
6133 Redan Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058

The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta requires all ministers of the Word and Sacrament and commissioned ruling elders, including members at large, ministers serving in a validated ministry, and retired ministers serving a church in any Presbytery-approved relationship, to take the Presbytery’s Boundaries Training once every three years.

For more information about Boundaries Training and/or to register, click the button below.

Installation of Betsy Turner as Designated Pastor for Druid Hills Presbyterian Church

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM (ET)
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church

Join us as we celebrate the Installation of Betsy Turner as Designated Pastor for Druid Hills Presbyterian Church. The service will take place at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM (ET).

An offering is to be received to benefit the Emergency Fund for Pastors.

Friends, 

Hurricane Helene has had a tremendous impact on people throughout this synod. Ten of our sixteen presbyteries have sustained damage to some degree. Assessment of the impact is still ongoing and of course, we are aware of the impact this has had on our siblings in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. 

The synod’s Executive Administrative Commission has made the decision to postpone the Stated Meeting and instead offer October 12th at 1 pm (Eastern Time) via zoom as a dedicated online worship & prayer service. It will be a time for storytelling and prayer for those who have been lost, those suffering, and those responding. 

Registration is necessary and this gathering is open to anyone throughout the denomination to attend. Please share this information and registration link with anyone interested.

Register Here 

Representatives from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Florida Disaster Assistance Network, and South Carolina Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Team will join us with an update. 

We come together embodying the grace and love of Jesus Christ, caring for our communities, and God’s people. 

In Christ, 

Valerie Young

Synod Executive & Stated Clerk

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POSTPONED until March 21st

UKirk Atlanta’s Prom Fundraiser 2024
Back to the 80s & 90s!

Class is in session, and UKirk Atlanta is welcoming students back to the Emory and Agnes Scott campuses! Between dorm life and schoolwork, there’s a lot we do to care for these young adults. In that effort, UKirk Atlanta is hosting a party and fundraiser to help continue our ministry, and you’re invited to join the celebration!

On October 11, we’re hosting a 80’s and 90’s “Senior Prom!” Get out your Day-Glo t-shirts, neon colors, gold bangles, over-sized jeans, and anything plaid! We’re going raise the roof like it’s 1994 (or 1984 — or like it’s a General Assembly dance break)!

We will give out awards for best 80s and 90s attire!

When: Friday, October 11 at 7 pm

Where: McDonough Presbyterian Church, 427 McGarity Road, McDonough, GA 30252

Ticket Pricing: 

• Early Bird- $30.00/person or $300/table near the band

• After September 15- $45.00/person or $350/table near the dance floor

• Day of Oct 11: $55.00/person  

• You can buy your tickets using the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/8WKRWpBjxyxrQJ3v6  

Questions or want to volunteer?  Contact:

            Drew Wilmesherr; drew@ukirkatlanta.com
or 
            Destiny Williams; destiny@mcdonoughpresbtyerian.com

Webinar on new older adult ministry resource

October 10, 2 p.m. ET

Learn about POAMN’s new online resource for older adult ministry leaders launched earlier this year. “Expressions of Older Adult Ministry” covers guiding principles for serving with older adults, a reformed theology framework, and a multitude of practical ideas you can implement in your context. Take a glimpse at the instructional videos, interviews with ministry leaders, and written materials available now. Explore the resources, meet others who are in ministry with older adults, and ask questions. Miatta Wilson from the PCUSA Office of Christian Formation, POAMN's partner in creating the resource, will lead this conversation. 

Register at https://poamn.org/expressions-webinar/ 

Presbyterian Homes of Georgia’s
18th Annual Caring Hands Classic Golf Tournament
October 7, 2024 - 9:30 AM tee time
Atlanta Athletic Club

Presbyterian Homes of Georgia is a Christian ministry providing exceptional services to enhance the quality of life for senior adults. The heart of this ministry is the Caring Hands Fund, which subsidizes the cost for their most financially vulnerable residents. The Caring Hands Classic is Presbyterian Homes’s annual fundraising event to support the Caring Hands Fund.

To sponsor, please contact Jerry Dean Weber - jdweber@phgainc.org - (404) 831-0886

Information: https://www.phgainc.org/chclassic/

Peace & Global Witness
September 1 - October 6, 2024

A gift to the Peace & Global Witness Offering enables the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of conflict and injustice across the world. Individual congregations are encouraged to utilize up to 25% of this Offering for peacemaking efforts that align with their passion. Mid-councils retain an additional 25% for ministries of peace and reconciliation. The remaining 50% is used by the Presbyterian Mission Agency to advocate for peace and justice in cultures of violence, including our own, through collaborative projects of education and Christian witness.

Information/Resources: https://specialofferings.pcusa.org/offering/peace-global-witness/

Memorial Services for Rev. Dr. Richard A. Farmer

Saturday, October 5th

11:00 a.m.{CDT}
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship
1660 W Camp Wisdom Rd
Dallas, TX 75232

12:00 p.m.
Crossroads Presbyterian Church
Sanctuary
Viewing Live Stream Service

Saturday, October 19th

2:00 p.m.
Fairfield Baptist Church
6133 Redan Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058

The Black Church Collective (BCC) is hosting a voter education and outreach event on Saturday, October 5th, 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. at Hillside Presbyterian Church. The event will feature a screening and Q&A of the documentary A Trek to the River’s Edge by filmmaker Althea Brown that shares the story of the Atlanta Student Movement and its focus on voting rights in the 1960s. It also includes opportunities for assistance with voter registration, absentee ballot applications, address changes and more. This is a non-partisan event hosted by the BCC mission team and the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta.

Each BCC church is encouraged to develop a voting prayer team for 31 days of prayer between Oct. 5 and election day, Nov. 5. Churches are encouraged to center prayer around the following themes: prayer for a fair and safe election, prayer for election/poll workers, prayer for candidates, prayer for voter responsibility (voter turn-out), prayer for civic engagement, prayer for unity.

October 5th, 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Hillside Presbyterian Church
1879 Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA 30032

Update: The panel event on October 3 has been cancelled due to storm related issues following Hurricane Helene. There is discussion of rescheduling.

In the meantime, we want to make sure that you know that the rest of the Leading During Elections program—workshops, interviews, lesson plans, etc.—is still available online, and you can register to use those resources whenever you want. These will be available for your use until June 2025. Registration is pay what you can, so you can rest easy if the recommended fee is prohibitive at this time.

You can register for the online resources here.

If you have questions, please contact us at lifelonglearning@ctsnet.edu.

Leading During Elections
Presented by Columbia Theological Seminary
-Registration Open until Nov 5, 2024-

Leading During Elections: Workshops and Resources

Location: ONLINE
With: Click here to see the full list of instructors and topics.
Program Fee: Pay what you and your community are able, $50 recommended for access to full resource. One registration allows you to use the resources for your class or group.
Contact: lifelonglearning@ctsnet.edu

Cancelled - Leading During Elections: A Panel Discussion

Schedule: October 3, 2024, 7:00 PM
Location: Harrington Center Chapel, 701 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia.
Livestream will also be available for those who register.
With: Mark Douglas, moderator
Panelists:

• Rev. Rebecca LeMon – senior pastor, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and board member, Presbyterians for a Better Georgia

• Pastor Gregory Eason – senior pastor, Flipper AME Church

• Sen. Elena Parent – Georgia State Senate District 44

• Dr. Jennifer McCoy – professor of political science, Georgia State University

Program Fee: Free, but registration is required due to limited in-person seating. Virtual attendees must register to receive the Zoom link.
Additional Information: Doors open at 6:15 PM for general admission seating. ADA seating is available. The panel will be held in the Chapel on the second floor of the Harrington Center. Parking is available in the lot off Inman Drive in between the John Bulow Campbell Library and the Harrington Center.
Contact: lifelonglearning@ctsnet.edu

1st Wednesday SACK Lunch
South Atlantic Community Knowledge

A monthly Zoom for sharing across the synod!

Join, learn and share: experience, resources, and best practices on a new topic each month.

First Wednesday SACK Lunch

• 10/2/24 Facilities Safety Ministries - This Wednesday’s SACK Lunch conversation has been changed to provide an update on the impact of Hurricane Helene and how individuals and churches can help the current and long-term recovery efforts.

• 11/6/24 Mental Health Ministries

• 12/4/24 Racial Justice/Social

Information: https://www.synodofsouthatlantic.org/

Registration: https://form.jotform.com/240293832066052

"Growing Mental Wellness" for All Ages!

One Lamb Initiative at Saint Luke’s (1978 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338) is excited to host a major mental wellness event for our church and community on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

We will share an Italian dinner from Il Giallo in the Great Hall, and then each age group will go to the speaker or program best suited for their life stage.

• Our youngest children will listen, learn and play in “OK to Feel”.

• PreK through 5th grade children and experience art therapy from Art It Out! while their parents can learn more about how creativity can help with social-emotional development.

• Youth and their parents are invited to hear a powerful presentation about “Delivering Hope through Peer Power” from former Boston Red Sox pitcher John Trautwein .

• Adults will hear from husband and wife Dr. Dahval Desai and Dr. Agita Tailor about their experience in navigating mental health challenges while working as physical health professionals. Dr. Desai wrote a book “Burning Out on the Covid Front Lines”, which was featured in Time magazine.

Please register here and share with friends and family. Everyone is welcome!

The Maria Fearing Fund Cordially invites you to the Swann Gala
Honoring the late Drs. Darius and Vera Swann for their many years of service to the Church and World community

Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 12 noon
Radcliffe Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
286 Hamilton E Holmes Drive, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Complimentary Luncheon and Endowment Fund Fundraiser
Business/International Attire

RSVP by Saturday, September 7, 2024
Call, Text, or Email Dave Wallace at 404-695-8465 or dlwallacesr@comcast.net

NCDC Biscuits and Blessings

Saturday, September 28, 2024
8:45 -11:30 AM
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church

Calling all new worshiping community (NWC) leaders, NCDC Board members, and friends!  The year is full of blessings during this time of immense change, and it is time to gather for our annual reviews.  We gather for breakfast, worship, and sharing our reflections on the past year as well as our anticipated challenges, opportunities, goals, hopes, and prayers for the upcoming year.

All new worshiping communities are required to complete an Annual Review, but friends are also invited to be a part of this holy time of discernment, reflection, and storytelling. 

Please RSVP using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/iQpLgWJ6bT

Fall Grants Applications Now Available

by Andy Hill, Director of Finance & Property

The Grants Committee is pleased to announce that we are currently receiving applications for the Diaconal Ministry Grants, a grant opportunity which includes what were previously known as the Compassion and PATH grants. The application form is a fillable .pdf file that can be completed without printing and scanning. (If you are unable to complete the online application, please send a request to grants@atlpcusa.org and a text copy of the application will be sent to you.)

The application, which is available here, is due by midnight on Sunday, September 22. The committee will meet soon after that date to review grant submissions.

We look forward to receiving your applications, and to learning about the innovative and life-changing ministries taking place in our midst.

2nd Annual Morgan Forum
presented by Pitts Theology Library

Thursday, September 19, 2024 — 1-7 PM (ET) — Pitts Theology Library

Pitts Theology Library invites you to register for the 2nd Annual Morgan Forum, entitled "When Translation Really Matters: Momentous Decisions in the History of the English Bible." This event is a celebration of and engagement with the library's J. Michael Morgan English Bible & Psalmody Collection. The day's program will include updates on and displays of the Morgan Collection, presentations from this year's cohort of Morgan Fellows, a screening of the documentary 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture, and a panel discussion.

Learn more and register here

Conversations with the Clerk

Join Stated Clerk Andy James for a series of gatherings to follow up on the actions of the General Assembly and discuss other polity and procedure matters of the Presbytery!

Upcoming Conversations:

• Wednesday, September 18, 12:00 P.M.: Proposed Presbytery Manual

• Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 P.M.: Other General Assembly Actions

• Tuesday, November 19, 7:00 P.M.: Statistics Planning for 2025

• Monday, January 6, 2025, 7:00 P.M.: Proposed Amendments to the Book of Order

Click the link below to register for one or more upcoming conversations.

Previous Conversations with the Clerk can be viewed on YouTube > Playlist: Conversations with the Clerk.