New Worshiping Community Leadership Assessments
New Worshiping Community Leadership Assessments
Prospective new worshiping community leaders are invited to attend
By Lindsay Armstrong, Executive Director, NCDC
Are you or someone you know thinking about starting a new worshiping community?
1001 New Worshiping Communities is offering its Discerning Missional Leadership (DML) Assessment for prospective and early-stage new worshiping community leaders (NWCs) four times this year. One of them is in Atlanta, and now is the time to register.
DML assessments give participants vocational guidance on the possibility of starting a new worshiping community and recommend next steps for their spiritual and professional growth as they pursue that work.
For more information, visit pcusa.org/1001-new-worshipping-communities/support-nwcs/leadership-assessments.
Available in English, Korean and Spanish. Limited space available.
NCDC offers several registration fee scholarships. If you are interested, please apply for one using the Assessment Grant application which may be accessed on this page.
Peace & Global Witness Offering
Peace & Global Witness
September 7-October 5, 2025
Support peacemaking, reconciliation and global witness.
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://pcusa.org/special-offerings/peace-global-witness-offering
Service of Organization: Ormewood Church
Service of Organization: Ormewood Church
Ormewood Church
Sunday, October 5, 2025
11 AM
New Worshiping Community Highlight: Ormewood Church, Rev. Jenelle Holmes
Nearly a year to the date after the former Ormewood Park Presbyterian Church closed its doors with 15 remaining members, signs of new life at the historic sanctuary on Delaware Avenue emerged in the spring of 2017.
Ormewood Park neighbors, families of the Ormewood School, and fans of the well-loved Ormewood Dog Yard gathered with NCDC throughout the spring and summer of 2016 in pot-luck style community meetings to discuss the vision of the neighborhood and area. The priority was not a question of property; the top priority was to get to know the area and discern what God was already doing in Ormewood. From there, a clarion call emerged. The people needed community, and they desired a neighborhood gathering place that offered refreshing and creative new ways for folks to engage with one another and with their faith.
From these gatherings, a group of 12 southeast Atlanta residents of all backgrounds met in the fall and winter to dream how a new church could look in the neighborhood. These 12, with the guidance of NCDC Executive Director Lindsay Armstrong, drafted and published an advertisement for an organizing pastor. This was followed by months of interviews, discussion, and eventual unanimity in a way forward, hiring Jenelle Holmes as organizing pastor of “Ormewood Church.” The first worship service of this fledgling group was held Easter of 2017, new life emerging on the property of a closed church.
Eight years later this neighborhood church is known for its friendliness, creativity, and come-as-you-are spirit. It reflects the neighborhood in its gaggle of young children, LGBTQIA+ inclusivity, and deep curiosity in the many ways a life of faith emerges in people and community.
The values of Ormewood Church are to welcome others, be of service, open our minds, and participate. Our mission is to cultivate a shared community of curiosity, spirituality, and belonging.
We cultivate this community by maintaining a very porous relationship between the neighborhood and our beloved property, hosting things like parking lot pizza gatherings, the community Dog Yard and preschool, Federal Worker Support Groups, prayer vigils, and birthday parties for folks crawling to using a cane. We cultivate this community by being curious about faith instead of prescriptive–inviting people to ask good questions, read interesting books, and gather with others for faith-full conversation. We cultivate this community by hosting a creative and thoughtful Sunday morning worship service, sensitive to those in our community still wary to cross the threshold of a sanctuary because of church hurt.
In these eight years of planting, watering, and growing this new worshipping community in southeast Atlanta, Ormewood Church has been enriched by the support and wisdom of the PC(USA). Our diverse group of congregants appreciates the collaborative nature of decision making, the representative form of government, the breadth of theological wisdom, and the ways a Reformed faith takes seriously our responsibility in the world. Chartering as a formal congregation of this denomination feels like a confirmation of the ways in which we want to be held accountable and guided in community. We are grateful for the New Church Development Commission’s continuing support and the openness of this Presbytery to think creatively and listen well to a community that was ready for a different kind of church.
Encuentro Xi 2025
Encuentro XI 2025
Influencers Del Reino De Dios | Influencers for the Kingdom of God
10-12 de Octubre 2025 | October 10-12, 2025
Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Hotel
Oradora Principal: Rev. Agustina Luvis Núñez, PHD | Keynote: Rev. Agustina Luvis Núñez, PHD
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScj3o_6EZcAtNcJ8HTC5JJoaY1qG7FnCreV_jMpUDzoRQ5Ucw/viewform
Central Regional Agape Fellowship
Central Regional Agape Fellowship
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
October 11, 2025 - 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
If your church/NWC has not received an invitation, reach out to the Consultant or to Aisha.
Green The Church Summit
Rev. Hodari Williams (New Life PC) will be among the presenters at 2025 "Green The Church" National Summit South to Power. This year’s theme is Harvesting Resilience: Building Wealth and Preparedness in Our Communities. Green The Church is the premiere organization at the intersection of the Black faith community and environmental justice.
To learn more about the event and the mission, click here: https://www.greenthechurch.org/atlanta-national-summit-2025
200th Anniversary: Philadelphia Presbyterian Church's
Welcome to the Philadelphia Presbyterian Church’s 200th Anniversary Celebration! Join us in person at 351 Morrow Rd as we commemorate two centuries of faith, community, and service. Come together with fellow congregation members, old friends, and new faces to honor our rich history and look forward to a bright future. Let’s celebrate this milestone with joy, gratitude, and fellowship. We can’t wait to see you there!
Agenda
09:30 AM – 10:45 AM Meet and Greet – Coffee and Danish in Welcome room
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Celebration Service – In Sanctuary
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM Fellowship Meal – Catered luncheon in Fellowship Hall
Service of Organization: Zo Presbyterian Church
Service of Organization: Zo Presbyterian Church
Zo Presbyterian Church
Sunday, October 12, 2025
2:30 PM
New Worshiping Community Highlight: Zo Presbyterian Church, Rev. Sarah Lane
A Vision Rooted in Faith: A Moving History of Zo Presbyterian Church (USA)
In the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, a divine spark ignited a journey of faith, unity, and resilience that would become the Zo Presbyterian Church (USA). It began with a simple moment—a drive through the city, a sign that read "Presbytery of Greater Atlanta," and a man with a vision. The Rev. Dr. Lianchinkhup Taithul, a devoted pastor and visionary leader, felt a stirring in his soul. Compelled by faith, he entered the Presbytery office and, with humility and boldness, declared his dream: to establish a Presbyterian church for his Zo people—a community of immigrants and refugees seeking a spiritual home in a new land.
His words found a warm reception with the Rev. Dr. Lindsay Armstrong, Executive Director of the New Church Development Commission (NCDC). With her steadfast support and the NCDC and Presbytery’s encouragement, the dream took root. On October 9, 2016, the Zo Presbyterian Church (USA) was born. That day, families and individuals gathered not just to worship, but to dedicate themselves to a shared vision—a church that would serve as a beacon of hope, fostering spiritual growth and community for the Zo people in the United States and beyond. The NCDC joined in the joyous celebration, providing lunch and a birthday cake, marking the occasion with warmth and fellowship.
The Rev. Dr. Lianchinkhup’s vision was expansive. He saw the Zo Presbyterian Church as more than a local congregation; it was to be a unifying force for Zo people worldwide, transcending denominational boundaries. He dreamed of a church that would nurture the spiritual and practical needs of immigrants and refugees, offering a sanctuary of belonging and healing. His vision extended to uniting Zo communities across the U.S., with plans for a National Council for the Zo Presbyterian Church within the Presbyterian Church (USA). This was a call to gather a scattered people under one spiritual umbrella, fostering connection and purpose from Atlanta to every corner of the nation where Zo people reside.
Tragically, just three months later, on January 8, 2017, the young church faced an unimaginable loss. After leading worship and delivering a sermon, the Rev. Dr. Lianchinkhup set out on a mission of compassion, accompanying a parishioner in need of urgent medical care. En route to the hospital, their car became stuck on a railway track and was struck by a slow-moving train. The parishioner escaped, but the Rev. Dr. Lianchinkhup, the church’s founding shepherd, lost his life. The Zo community was enveloped in grief, their leader taken in the very act of serving others.
Yet, in the shadow of this tragedy, the Zo Presbyterian Church chose resilience. The fledgling congregation resolved to carry forward their pastor’s vision. With the unwavering support of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta through NCDC and the Rev. Dr. Lindsay Armstrong, the church pressed on. The NCDC provided guidance and resources, helping the community navigate their loss while keeping the mission alive.
From that Presbytery office in Atlanta, the Zo Presbyterian Church has grown into a testament to the enduring power of faith. It stands as a spiritual home for the Zo people, offering worship, community, and hope to immigrants and refugees. The church continues to embody the Rev. Dr. Lianchinkhup’s dream of unity, extending hospitality and spiritual revitalization to Zo communities far beyond Georgia’s borders. Today, it is a living legacy—a movement that connects hearts, uplifts spirits, and builds a future filled with promise.
The foundation of this church was laid by the hands and hearts of its founding families and members, who stood together in faith on that inaugural day in 2016:
Clinton Lane, Sarah Vungsuanching Lane, Angelina Nuamneihoi Lane, Cameron Mangdeiching Lane, Katherine Chingmuonlian Lane
John Pauno Zo, Hau Lam Cing, Cing Sian Ngai Lian, Thawn Zomin Lian Khai, Cing Nian Vung
Chin Gen Mung, Niang Nuom Mang, Cing Sian Muong, Thang Sian Tung Sang, Pau San Muon, Vung Sian Dawng
Nel Khan Niang, Hang Do Nang
Sharon Niangneikim Jackson, Jacob Travis Jackson, Abigail Neilam Jackson, Anable Zozam Jackson
Thang Lam Lian, Hang Ngai Nieng, No Nun Nuom, Hang Muon Khuol
Thang Muon Lian, Lam Bawi, Cing Deih Niang, Khai Sian Muan Thang, Pau Sian Piang, Lian Ngai Khuol
Thang Khen Pau, Cing Dei Man, Hau Tung Lian, Cing Sian Lun, Niang Man Huoi
Pau Lian Khai, Ngai Lian Ching, Thang Van Muan, Cing Lun Hoih
Thang Lian Hau (Haupa), Mang Muan Cing
Rev. Dr. Lianchinkhup Taithul – Founding Pastor
Chin Lam Lun
Lam Khaw Lal
Thang Lam Hau
Khup Lian Khuol, Ciin Ngai Ching, Suon Pum Dal, Khai Sian Lian Mung
Khup Sawm Lian
Today, the Zo Presbyterian Church (USA) honors the memory of its founding pastor and the faith of its founding members. Their courage, dedication, and love continue to guide the church as it grows, serving as a light to the Zo people and a testament to God’s grace. As the church moves forward and becomes an official congregation of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. on the 9th anniversary of our founding, it carries the torch of the Rev. Dr. Lianchinkhup’s vision, uniting communities, nurturing faith, and building a legacy that will inspire generations to come. To God be the Glory!
1001 National Gathering for 1001 NWC Leaders
1001 National Gathering for 1001 NWC Leaders
October 13-16, 2025
YMCA of the Rockies
Estes Park, Colorado
Registration: https://app.groupize.com/organizations/pcusa/events/1001-nwc-national-gathering
Town Hall: Agape Fellowship
Town Hall: Agape Fellowship
Join Presbytery staff and leadership to learn about the Regional-Strategic Model and how our staff, commissions, and committees are shifting engagement with our congregations and leaders. In this shift, we are encouraging congregations in our Presbytery to explore deeper ways to connect with one another, support one another, and to discern how God is calling each of us to work together in ministry and mission.
Choose one of the following sessions. Content is the same in both.
Oct 14, 2025 07:00 PM
Oct 23, 2025 10:00 AM
The McDonald Lectures at Candler with Sarah Coakley
Candler welcomes systematic theologian and philosopher of religion Sarah Coakley as the 2025-2026 Alonzo L. McDonald Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Life and Teachings of Jesus and Their Impact on Culture. In two public lectures set for October, Coakley will explore why “mysticism” still fascinates many, both inside and outside the churches. She will also address the 20th century’s development of several influential theories of mysticism that distorted the goals of classic Christian “mystical theology” while simultaneously adding new insights which endure.
Boxed lunches will be provided for registered in-person attendees.
Register below to attend these free events in person or online.
WED. OCTOBER 15 - 11:00 AM - “Revisiting Modern Christian ‘Mysticism’: What Did the 20th Century Mean by It, and Why Does it Still Matter?”
TUES. OCTOBER 21 - 4:00 PM - “Returning to Classic ‘Mystical Theology’: Why Contemplation and Apophasis Are Important for Contemporary Political Theology”
For more information, please email cstevents@emory.edu.
Boundaries Training
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.
Chili Cook-Off
🔥🍲 3rd Annual Calvin Center Chili Cook-Off 🍲🔥
🗓Saturday, October 18
⏰12–3 PM
Bring the whole family for an afternoon packed with:
🌶️ Delicious chili tastings
🎶 Live music
🥏 Corn Hole competition
❤️ Fun for all ages
Every bite and every game supports Calvin Center Programs—so come hungry and ready for a good time!
Installation of Shawn Thomas Smith
Installation of Shawn Thomas Smith
Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 3 PM
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Join us as we celebrate the Installation of Rev. Shawn Thomas Smith as Pastor at Northminster Presbyterian Church. The service will take place at Northminster Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 3 PM.
An offering is to be received to benefit the Emergency Fund for Pastors.
Installation of Rachel Breyer Mulgrave
Installation of Rachel Breyer Mulgrave
Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 4 PM
Johns Creek Presbyterian Church
Join us as we celebrate the Installation of Rev. Rachel Breyer Mulgrave as Co-Pastor at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. The service will take place at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 4 PM.
An offering is to be received to benefit the Emergency Fund for Pastors.
The McDonald Lectures at Candler with Sarah Coakley
Candler welcomes systematic theologian and philosopher of religion Sarah Coakley as the 2025-2026 Alonzo L. McDonald Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Life and Teachings of Jesus and Their Impact on Culture. In two public lectures set for October, Coakley will explore why “mysticism” still fascinates many, both inside and outside the churches. She will also address the 20th century’s development of several influential theories of mysticism that distorted the goals of classic Christian “mystical theology” while simultaneously adding new insights which endure.
Boxed lunches will be provided for registered in-person attendees.
Register below to attend these free events in person or online.
WED. OCTOBER 15 - 11:00 AM - “Revisiting Modern Christian ‘Mysticism’: What Did the 20th Century Mean by It, and Why Does it Still Matter?”
TUES. OCTOBER 21 - 4:00 PM - “Returning to Classic ‘Mystical Theology’: Why Contemplation and Apophasis Are Important for Contemporary Political Theology”
For more information, please email cstevents@emory.edu.
Town Hall: Agape Fellowship
Town Hall: Agape Fellowship
Join Presbytery staff and leadership to learn about the Regional-Strategic Model and how our staff, commissions, and committees are shifting engagement with our congregations and leaders. In this shift, we are encouraging congregations in our Presbytery to explore deeper ways to connect with one another, support one another, and to discern how God is calling each of us to work together in ministry and mission.
Choose one of the following sessions. Content is the same in both.
Oct 14, 2025 07:00 PM
Oct 23, 2025 10:00 AM
Valarie Kaur at Trinity Atlanta
Trinity Presbyterian Church’s 5th Annual Rosemary Kittrell Memorial Lecture (Thursday) and Workshop (Friday)
Trinity Presbyterian Church is excited to welcome Valarie Kaur to deliver the 5th Annual Rosemary Kittrell Memorial Lecture: “Revolutionary Love is the Call of Our Times.” The lecture will be at 7:00 p.m. on October 23 in the Sanctuary. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required.
Valarie Kaur is a civil rights leader, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project. She has led visionary campaigns to tell untold stories and change policy on issues ranging from hate crimes to digital freedom. Her work ignited a national movement to reclaim love as a force for justice. Today, the Revolutionary Love Project is seeding networked communities of practice across the country to build the beloved community.
Registration for the event will open to the public on October 3rd, so receive your tickets today.
On Friday, October 24, Valarie Kaur will offer a workshop and discussion on Experiments in Liberation: The Revolutionary Love Compass. The workshop will take place from 11am to 2pm in Williams Hall at Trinity Presbyterian. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required for this unique learning opportunity. Join us!
200th Anniversary: Decatur Presbyterian Church
Decatur Presbyterian Church would like to invite each of you to attend the 200th birthday of our church.
The main celebrations will be the weekend of October 25 & 26, with events at Legacy Park on Saturday and at DPC on Sunday.
Decatur Presbyterian Church Bicentennial Finale Weekend Celebration
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 5 PM
Gathering at Legacy Park
Reconnecting, dinner and square dancing.Sunday, October 26, 2025, 10:30 AM
Kirkin' of the Tartans Service
Followed by lunch and intergenerational activities on the DPC campus.
Know DPC alumni who would like information about these events? Contact the church office at 404-378-1777.
North Regional Agape Fellowship Gathering
North Regional Agape Fellowship Gathering
Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church
October 25, 2025 - 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
If your church/NWC has not received an invitation, reach out to the Consultant or to Aisha.
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (Silent film + Live Organ)
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror
A classic 1922 silent film shown on DHPC’s giant screen with live pipe organ accompaniment by John D. Schwandt, organist.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 7 PM
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church
1026 Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
Free admission and on-site parking.
Deadline: Diaconal Ministry Grant Applications
Diaconal Ministry Grant
The Diaconal Ministry Grant is a grant opportunity which includes what were previously known as the Compassion and PATH grants. The application, which is available here, is due by midnight on Monday, October 27, 2025.
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.)
We look forward to receiving your applications, and to learning about the innovative and life-changing ministries taking place in our midst.
Racial Healing Training Series
The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta invites you to participate in a pilot Racial Healing Training Series. This multi-session journey is designed to help congregations and leaders in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta move beyond words into action.
🗓️ Training Dates: All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom at 5 PM.
• Session 1: October 28, 2025
• Session 2: November 18, 2025
• Session 3: January 27, 2026
• Session 4: February 24, 2026
• Session 5: March 24, 2026
#PCUSA #ATLPCUSA #RacialHealing
Middle School Retreat at Calvin Center
Get ready for the Presbytery Middle School Retreat at the Calvin Center on November 1–2, 2025!
We’ll kick things off with a Halloween Party on Friday night, October 31, and spend the weekend diving into our theme: “Take Off Your Mask: Finding Your Authentic Self.”
This retreat is open to all youth currently in 6th–8th grade and promises a weekend filled with fun, faith, and new friendships. The cost is $160 per youth, and the registration deadline is Monday, October 13, 2025. Leadership details will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
Churches Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/mz9j92CG8bf7EPTP6
For more information, reach out to one of the event contacts:
Destiny Williams (McDonough Presbyterian) Destiny@mcdonoughpresbyterian.com
Tully Fletcher (Decatur Presbyterian) tfletcher@dpchurch.org
Mary Moore Driggers (First Presbyterian Peachtree City) marymoore.d@firstpresptc.org
Stated Meeting of the Presbytery
The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta holds quarterly Stated Meetings to conduct business and join in worship together.
For more information about Stated Meetings (including links to registration, submit absence requests, download the current Commissioner Handbook, etc.), click the button below.
Some items, such as the Commissioner Handbook, registration link, etc., will be made available a couple of weeks prior to each event.
Clergy Day of Reflection: Care of Body, Care of Soul
Join members of the presbytery staff at the Ignatius House for a Day Of Reflection, prioritizing your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Discover the art of self-care at Ignatius House – where the care of the body and soul converge for a holistic wellness experience.
Each individual will register directly through Ignatius House. Cost is $75 including lunch and facilitator.
November 11 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Cassandra Morrow and the new Pastor-to-Pastor Coordinator
Day of Reflection: Care of Body, Care of Soul
Conversations with the Clerk
Conversations with the Clerk
Join Stated Clerk Andy James for a time of open conversation and discussion about the work of clerks of session. Bring your questions, ideas, and even complaints!
Upcoming Conversations:
Thursday, November 13: Clerks of Session Open Conversation - 7-8:30 PM
Previous Conversations with the Clerk can be viewed on YouTube > Playlist: Conversations with the Clerk.
100th Anniversary: Morningside Presbyterian Church
Morningside Presbyterian Centennial
Grounded and Growing
2025 is MPC's Centennial Year! This fall, we will mark this milestone with 100 days of celebration for 100 years of ministry. Beginning with a fall kickoff on August 10th, we'll have special events and opportunities to look back at where God has been at work as we look ahead for where God is guiding us in the future. Stay tuned for more details on special music events, a tree planting with Trees Atlanta, a "This I Believe" Sunday alongside a special fellowship hour with church archives, and more.
Our celebrations will culminate in a special centennial worship service and fellowship reception on Sunday, November 16th at 11:00am. We hope that you will save-the-date and join us for this milestone in our journey together with God.
For questions about special events, contact Centennial Team Chair Betsy Holland at holland.betsy@gmail.com or Rev. Katie Aumann at katie@morningsidepc.org
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus
2025 Meetings are at 10 AM on the following:
May 31
August 30
November 29
Retiree Christmas Luncheon
Retiree Christmas Luncheon
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 12 PM
All retired Pastors, Christian Educators, and Validated Ministers will receive an invitation with more details and registration within the first week in November.
Location:
Presbyterian Village - Village Center
2000 E West Connector
Austell, GA 30106
When you arrive at Presbyterian Village, follow signs saying “Event” to the location of the lunch.
Transportation:
Bus transportation will be provided by Presbyterian Village from Trinity PC in Atlanta.
If you prefer to ride the bus from Trinity PC Atlanta, please designate when you register.
“Presbyterian Village” Bus
Trinity Presbyterian Church
3003 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, Ga
Meet the parking lot in front of the sanctuary
Leave the Trinity parking lot at 11 am
Return from Presbyterian Village leaving around 1:45 pm
Registration Deadline: Coming Soon!
NCDC’s Christmas Open House Celebration
NCDC’s Christmas Open House Celebration
Thursday, December 11, 2025
6-9 PM
Lindsay’s Home
RSVP by December 8.
RSVP Link coming soon.
Christmas Joy Offering
Christmas Joy
Dec. 1-21, 2025
Supporting our leaders past, present, and future.
The Christmas Joy Offering has been a cherished Presbyterian tradition since the 1930s. The Offering distributes gifts equally to the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions and to Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color.
Information/Resources: https://pcusa.org/special-offerings/christmas-joy-offering
Sanctuary and Solidarity: Faith, Hope, and Justice for Immigrants
Sanctuary and Solidarity: Faith, Hope, and Justice for Immigrants
presented by the New Church Development Commission (NCDC) in partnership with the Greater Atlanta Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus (NBPC)
Date & Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Boundaries Training
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.
Georgia Presbyteries Gathering
2026 Georgia Presbyteries’ Gathering
February 20 – 21, 2026 at Epworth by the Sea, St. Simons Island
Building a Bigger Table: Gathering, Sharing and Learning Together
Join Presbyterians from across Georgia beginning at 1 PM Friday, February 20, 2026,, to learn and grow together. This event is designed to inspire action, spark meaningful conversations, and equip attendees through practical workshops that benefit churches of every size. Leave encouraged, equipped, and empowered to bring your congregation—and your community—closer to God’s vision of welcome, service, and faithful mission.
Learn more and register here. Early bird registration rates are available through October 31! Download the information packet here.
Boundaries Training
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.
Luminosity Conference
Presbyterian Foundation offers a new way to connect in 2026
The Luminosity Conference 2026 is set for March 9-11 at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Springs Resort in Orlando, FL! This is your opportunity to connect with pastors, church leaders, friends, and topical specialists to ignite your imagination.
Discover practical ideas and hear real-life stories that will advance your leadership and financial literacy for maximum ministry impact. Enjoy time with friends, colleagues, and fellow attendees as we explore the impact we can have in our ministries, communities, and the world.
Registration now open! Exclusive early-bird pricing through December 31. You won't want to miss this transformative event!
luminosityconference.org
The Luminosity Conference is presented by the Presbyterian Foundation.
Landscapes of Renewal
Landscapes of Renewal Ghost Ranch Retreat
April 6-10, 2026
Host: The Center for Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary
Location: Ghost Ranch, 280 1708 Dr, Abiquiu, New Mexico 87510
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Ghost Ranch during your first week after Easter, paying closer attention to the voice of God for renewal and reflection. Nestled under the Puerto de Cielo (Gateway to Heaven) and the iconic Cerro Pedernal—made famous by Georgia O'Keeffe—Casa del Sol provides a setting many experience as a "thin space," where the Divine feels near. Click here for more information and registration.
Boundaries Training
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.
Table Talk: Gathering to Heal the Divide
Table Talk: Gathering to Heal the Divide
October 1, 2025 - 6-9 PM
Clairmont Presbyterian Church
1994 Clairmont Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
Description:
The Racial Healing Committee in collaboration with Central Presbyterian Church and Clairmont Presbyterian Church invite you to Table Talk: Gathering to Heal the Divide.
We live in challenging, complicated, and contentious times. As Christians, we are called to unity and our witness is stronger when we speak with one voice. Yet it is hard to be faithful as a Church amid so much confusion and division about race, gender, sexuality, immigration, Christian nationalism, and other matters. This event invites people of faith to talk together about our most pressing issues with the goals of mutual understanding and clarity rather than judgment and conformity. Join us for dinner, a roundtable panel discussion, and hopeful conversation.
Panelists & Bios:
John Blake is an award-winning author and senior writer at CNN.com, the online site for CNN. He is also the author of “More Than I Imagined: What a Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew.” Blake’s memoir was named the winner of the 2024 Christopher Awards, which celebrates books that “affirm the highest value of the human spirit.” His memoir was also a gold medal winner in the Nonfiction Book Awards, a gold medal winner in the memoir/inspiration category in the Illumination Book Awards; and a gold medal in the Nautilus Book Awards, which recognize books that promote social change and spiritual growth. He was named the 2024 “Georgia Author of the Year.” Blake’s work as a journalist has been honored by the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, the American Academy of Religion, and the Religion Communicators Council.
Rev. Shannon Johnson Kershner is the pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Atlanta. Rev. Kershner has been at Central for two years, having come from the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, IL. She is a graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary (1999) and serves in leadership on the Board of Trustees for Princeton Theological Seminary.
Rev. Megan Johnson is in her fourth year as Pastor and Head of Staff at Clairmont Presbyterian Church where the congregation is celebrating the completion of a major building renovation and are honored to host this event in their newly renewed space. Megan is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Creative Writing and Public Theology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary where she is exploring how faith takes root in story, community, and everyday grace. Married to Eric for over 27 years, they just became in-laws in September with the marriage of their oldest of three sons and are delighted to welcome a daughter into the family! Theo and Wynnie, two "doodles" demand mention as well!
William Yoo is Associate Professor of American Religious and Cultural History at Columbia Theological Seminary and the author of several books about race, religion, and politics in U.S. history. His most recent book is Reckoning with History: Settler Colonialism, Slavery, and the Making of American Christianity.
Register by Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Conversations with the Clerk
Conversations with the Clerk
Join Stated Clerk Andy James and Executive Presbyter Aisha Brooks-Johnson for a special conversation with Rev. Jihyun Oh, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and Executive Director of the Interim Unified Agency.
Upcoming Conversations:
Tuesday, September 30: Conversation with the GA Stated Clerk/IUA ED - 7-8:30 PM
Thursday, November 13: Clerks of Session Open Conversation - 7-8:30 PM
Previous Conversations with the Clerk can be viewed on YouTube > Playlist: Conversations with the Clerk.
19th Annual Caring Hands Classic Golf Tournament
Presbyterian Homes of Georgia’s
19th Annual Caring Hands Classic Golf Tournament
September 29, 2025 - 9:30 AM tee time
Atlanta Athletic Club
The annual Caring Hands Classic golf tournament provides significant financial support for the Caring Hands Fund. Played each year at the Atlanta Athletic Club, home club of the legendary Bobby Jones, the Classic provides corporate and business leaders the opportunity to come together for a day of fresh air, exercise, and camaraderie while playing a magnificent course and raising vital funds to assist residents of Presbyterian Homes communities who may be in need.
Each year, the Caring Hands Classic Golf Tournament draws more than 300 of the most distinguished business and community leaders from Atlanta and around the state of Georgia. For information about the 19th Annual Caring Hands Classic Golf Tournament coming up in 2025, or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please call 229.263.6194 or email Jerry Dean Weber or Robin Sumner.
Information: https://www.phgainc.org/caring-hands-fund/annual-golf-tournament/
Day 1: Jody andrade
THE REVEREND JODY ANDRADE WILL BE FEATURED GUEST ON SEPT. 28 EPISODE OF “DAY1.”
“Day1”, the national weekly ecumenical radio program produced by the Alliance for Christian Media, is excited to announce episode 4201, featuring guest the Reverend Jody Andrade, currently a Transitional Minister in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. The episode will air on Sept. 28, 2025 and is hosted by The Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime.
“Day1” can be heard on select radio stations, online at Day1.org, on the “Day1” YouTube channel and on Apple and Spotify podcasts.
The episode features Andrade’s sermon “Dinner With a Prophet” which is drawn from Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15, which recounts God’s instructions to Jeremiah, who is imprisoned during Babylon's siege of Jerusalem. He is told to purchase a field, have the deed witnessed, and seal the document in a clay jar as a prophetic symbol that commerce will again thrive in Jerusalem. “Surely any investment in land, land which soon will no longer belong to you, is money wasted. And yet Jeremiah carefully describes exactly how he’s chosen to invest in the future,” Andrade says. “Today’s word from Jeremiah is a call for God’s people to invest in hope. In the midst of the storms of this world, we are to focus on this bit of hope buried deep in our news-weary selves. The program includes an interview with Andrade, conducted by Kime, who is the host and executive producer.
About the Guest
The Reverend Jody Andrade grew up in Atlanta, GA. She holds an Economics degree from Wake Forest University, a Master of Education from Georgia State University, and a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary, where she received the preaching award. She was ordained in the PC(USA) denomination in 2014 and particularly loves the ministries of preaching and pastoral care. Jody has a special interest in mentoring ministry candidates and working with people of faith to seek shalom in times of conflict. She is currently a transitional minister in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, walking with congregations through transformation and reminding them that during pastoral leadership changes, God continues to hold them tenderly. Jody and husband Billy have two adult children and a tiny, beloved dog, Honey.
Contact
Evyenia Constantine, Director of Communications, Day1
Email: evyenia@day1.org
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Acts of Reparation & Family History Day
Atlanta Screening of Acclaimed Documentary “Acts of Reparation” & Family History Day Event at Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
Join a powerful weekend of truth-telling, remembrance, and healing. The acclaimed documentary Acts of Reparation will be screening at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 7:00 pm. 🎬 Watch the Trailer
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00am - 6:00 pm, community members are invited to participate in a FAMILY HISTORY DAY . This immersive, all-day, free event provides space and tools for people to explore ancestral research, preservation, and the power of storytelling in the context of healing and historical repair.
Tickets to Atlanta Screening (free)
Tickets to Atlanta Family History Day (free)
For more information or to schedule an interview with the filmmakers, please contact: Elly Schmidt-Hopper - elicia.sh@gmail.com - (510) 421-0862
For information to support congregations involvement contact Jill Morehouse Lum jill@lum.net 202-412-9743
Stewardship Kaleidoscope 2025
Registration is now open for Stewardship Kaleidoscope 2025–Stewardship: The Art of Resiliency.
Stewardship Kaleidoscope, an ecumenical conference planned by volunteers from the PCUSA and ELCA, is designed for pastors and lay leaders to provide practical tools to strengthen your congregation's stewardship and generosity programs. This year’s conference will be in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 22-24, with an online virtual registration option as well. In-person attendees will be able to choose from dozens of workshops in addition to attending diverse plenary sessions and worship experiences. Virtual attendees will be able to join us for live-streamed and recorded plenaries and worship, and will also have access to 8 workshops, 4 of which will be available via be livestream.
Registration rates as are follows:
Early Bird In-Person Registration (through June 30): $360
First Call Pastor or Seminary Student In-Person Registration: $200
Virtual Attendee Registration: $150
After June 30, regular In-Person Registration increases to $385.
Rooms at our event hotel, the Sheraton New Orleans Canal Street, are offered at the discounted rate of $179/night if you book by August 29.
Grants are available through the Presbyterian Foundation to assist pastors and New Worshiping Community leaders to attend the conference. For more information, visit https://www.presbyterianfoundation.org/resources/church-financial-literacy-and-leadership-program/grant/ or contact your Ministry Relations Officer, Rev. Dana Waters at dana.waters@presbyterianfoundation.org.
The Maria Fearing Fund Women’s Symposium
The Maria Fearing Fund Women’s Symposium
Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:30 AM-2:30PM
Join us for a morning of wisdom, truth-telling, and inspiration as five powerful women take the virtual stage to speak into the heart of our times. The Maria Fearing Fund Women’s Symposium is a gathering for those ready to be informed, empowered, and stirred to action — a space where faith meets justice, and courage meets community.
Information and Registration: https://hearingthevoicesofwomen.eventbrite.com
East Regional Agape Fellowship Gathering
East Regional Agape Fellowship Gathering
Stockbridge Presbyterian Church
September 20, 2025 - 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
If your church/NWC has not received an invitation, reach out to the Consultant or to Aisha.
Thriving on a Riff: Jazz & the Spiritual Life
Thriving on a Riff: Jazz and the Spiritual Life
Saturday, September 20, 9 am - 3:30 pm (lunch included)
Great Hall
Shallowford Presbyterian Church
2375 Shallowford Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30345-1342
Jazz is the music of mystery. Creative, collaborative, and soulful, the syncopated sounds express the full range of emotions. How do we explain its power? And what does it reveal about our humanity?
Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet are the best-known musicians playing "sacred jazz" in the United States. Through presentations, conversation, and musical demonstration by the Presbybop Quartet, this seminar will demystify jazz by exploring three of its intersections with the human spirit: the potential for creativity, the processing of pain, and the surprise of ecstasy. We will growl with the blues and reach for transcendence, all in service to a richer spiritual life.
Organ Concert by Monica Berney
Organ Concert by Monica Berney
Friday, September 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Free admission and on-site parking
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church
1026 Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
www.dhpc.org
Syncopated Leadership: Jazz for Preachers, Teachers, and Other Servants of Grace
Syncopated Leadership: Jazz for Preachers, Teachers, and Other Servants of Grace
September 19, 2025
Harrington Center Chapel at Columbia Theological Seminary, 701 S Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
Join us for this leadership seminar and live jazz concert with the Rev. Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet!
Even in times of division and diminishment, jazz music thrives through imagination, improvisation, and the building of community within diversity. Could jazz also be a model for leadership? Explore the dynamics of creativity, collaboration, risk, and rhythm, and how they can enrich your leadership with pastor and jazz performer Bill Carter and his quartet.
Attendees can register for the leadership seminar, the jazz concert, or a combined ticket offering discounted access to both. Registration for the combined ticket closes on August 29, 2025.
Schedule
Leadership Seminar - 1:00-5:00 PM
Optional Dinner - 5:00-6:30 PM
Jazz Concert - 7:00-8:30 PM
Note: seminar participants are welcome to attend the 10:10 AM seminary-wide jazz chapel service with Presbybop.
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus
2025 Meetings are at 10 AM on the following:
August 30 - Rescheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
November 29
Third Annual Biscuits and Blessings Annual Review Celebration
Third Annual Biscuits and Blessings Annual Review Celebration
Saturday, September 13, 2025
8:45 -11:45 am, Pleasant Hill 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.
West Regional Agape Fellowship Gathering
West Regional Agape Fellowship Gathering
Newnan Presbyterian Church
September 6, 2025 - 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
If your church/NWC has not received an invitation, reach out to the Consultant or to Aisha.
Conversations with the Clerk: The 2025-2027 Book of Order
Conversations with the Clerk: The 2025-2027 Book of Order
Join Stated Clerk Andy James and Executive Presbyter Aisha Brooks-Johnson for a Conversations with the Clerk about the changes taking effect with the 2025-2027 Book of Order on Thursday, September 4, at 7:00pm. We will explore the content of these changes and discuss how sessions and local congregations may want to consider implementing them in their life together.
For more information, contact Stated Clerk Andy James at cajames@atlpcusa.org.
Upcoming Conversations:
Thursday, September 4: The 2025-2027 Book of Order - 7-8:30 PM (Changed from August 21)
Tuesday, September 30: Conversation with the GA Stated Clerk/IUA ED - 7-8:30 PM
Thursday, November 13: Clerks of Session Open Conversation - 7-8:30 PM
Previous Conversations with the Clerk can be viewed on YouTube > Playlist: Conversations with the Clerk.
Clergy Day of Reflection: Care of Body, Care of Soul
Join members of the presbytery staff at the Ignatius House for a Day Of Reflection, prioritizing your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Discover the art of self-care at Ignatius House – where the care of the body and soul converge for a holistic wellness experience.
Each individual will register directly through Ignatius House. Cost is $75 including lunch and facilitator.
August 25 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Andy James and the new Pastor-to-Pastor Coordinator
Day of Reflection: Care of Body, Care of Soul
November 11 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Cassandra Morrow and the new Pastor-to-Pastor Coordinator
Day of Reflection: Care of Body, Care of Soul
Postponed: The Art of Transitional Ministry
Feeling called to lead through change?
This 5-day training is designed for clergy, seminarians, and lay leaders navigating seasons of change. This 5-day leadership retreat equips you with the essential tools to lead with wisdom, clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Topics include:
Adaptive Leadership
Transitional Preaching & Worship
Conflict and Change Management
Systems Thinking for Congregations
Leader’s Toolbox
Build Up Your Leaders Toolbox!
Join leaders from around the congregations and new worshiping communities of the Presbytery on Saturday, August 23 as we add to our leaders toolbox! We will gather from 8:30am to 1:00pm on August 23 at Korean Central Presbyterian Church to learn, pray, and grow together. Three tracks will be available:
New Elder Training: for people new to serving as ruling elders (led by the New Church Development Commission)
Financial Best Practices for Congregations: for those who want to develop a culture of generosity, support financial procedures, and conduct annual financial reviews
The Blessing of Conflict?!: for spiritual leaders who want to develop tools for healthy patterns of communication
Schedule:
8:30am - Registration Opens, Refreshments
9:00am - Opening Gathering: Prayer, Scripture, Song
9:20am - Dismiss to Workshops
9:30am - Workshop Part 1
11:00am - Lunch Break
11:30am - Workshop Part 2
1:00pm - Dismiss from Workshops
Register by Sunday, August 17. Cost for the day (including lunch) is $15.
Beyond Migrant Welcome: Good Neighbors in Hard Times
Beyond Migrant Welcome: Good Neighbors in Hard Times
Thursday, August 21 at 6:30 PM via Zoom
Immigration policies have changed, and enforcement actions have cast a wide net. Join us for a conversation on how to navigate these changes and help our neighbors in need. The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clemot and others will provide insight on what it means to be welcoming and caring to immigrant siblings in an ever-changing world.
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/d11BdBR1Tpao26KqeUYArA
Class 2: Nicene Creed
1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicea
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church
We will recognize the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea with classes on the subject on Sundays, August 10 and 17, at 10:00 in the church parlor taught by Dr. Peter J. McGuire. The recognition will continue during morning worship those days at 11:00 led by Pastor Betsy Turner.
The first class on August 10 will discuss the council itself, its purpose and results.
The second class on August 17 will discuss the Nicene Creed.
Day 1: Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio
Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio
Candler School of Theology, Emory University
Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, an Associate Professor in the Practice of Old Testament at Emory’s Candler School of Theology, is the featured preacher for Aug. 17 on “Day1” with host Katie Givens Kime, the nationally broadcast ecumenical radio program also accessible online at Day1.org and by podcast. Hear “Day1” in the Atlanta area on WSB 95.5 and 750 AM Sundays at 7:05 a.m. This is episode 4,195 of “Day1.”
“Daughters of Zelophehad” is drawn from Numbers 27:1-11, a story set during Israelites’ 40 years of wandering in the wilderness that recounts the challenge of the five daughters of Zelophehad to Moses, God, and the fairness of a biblical tradition in which a father’s property is left to his sons. Bonfiglio points out that these women ask for a reinterpretation of the biblical tradition that they feel unjustly consigns them to a life of poverty. They do so within the community relationship and Moses responds favorably to their request. In this time of divisive controversies when many of us are retreating into habitats that are ideologically homogeneous, Bonfiglio declares a lesson for us in this passage. “What we see in this text is a community that refuses to retreat into theologically homogenous echo chambers. The community sticks together and continues talking despite what might likely were serious disagreements. What kept them together was something more than just a willingness to ‘agree to disagree,’” he says. “It seems that there was a belief that the presence of theological heterogeneity strengthened the body, made it more nuanced, adaptive, and resilient. A chorus of varied voices produces better music than an echo chamber.”
Ryan Bonfiglio serves on faculty at Emory’s Candler School of Theology and is also the founding director of The Candler Foundry, an initiative designed to make the best of theological learning accessible and engaging for those who likely never will go to seminary. Among the Foundry’s various programs is TheoEd talks, a TED-style speaker series that brings together leading thinkers in the church and the academy to give the talk of their lives in 20 minutes or less. After earning a B.A. in chemistry at Princeton University and an M.Div. at Princeton Theological Seminary, Bonfiglio completed his Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible at Emory University. He teaches, speaks, and writes on a variety of topics, including the theology and practice of sabbath, biblical metaphors, the Bible and poverty, ancient iconography, and the future of theological education. He is a frequent contributor to the Journal for Preachers and designs and leads national and international immersion experiences with The Ministry Collaborative. He was born and raised in Philadelphia and suffers from a life-long love of Philly sports.
The program includes interviews with Bonfiglio conducted by Kime, who is also executive producer.
“Day1” has been broadcast every week for 80 years, formerly as “The Protestant Hour.” Featuring outstanding preachers from the mainline denominations, “Day1” is currently distributed to radio stations across America and overseas. The program is produced by the Alliance for Christian Media, based in Atlanta. For more information, check the program’s website, http://day1.org.
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Font & Faith Summit
Is worshiping with your child a joy? Do you want your child's prayer life to be more than meals and bedtime? Consider applying to this summit, an initiative of The Center for Excellence in Christian Education.
Spend a day with us and your family exploring new ways to nurture your child's faith through worship and prayer and experience intergenerational learning. Children, parents, grandparents, caregivers -- all family configurations are invited. Let us partner with you on the journey of baptismal living.
The summit is Saturday, August 16, 10am-3pm at Shallowford Presbyterian Church. We have 50 spaces for families, including children up to 12 years old. All supplies, lunch, and snacks are provided. The deadline to apply is July 30 with acceptance notifications going out on August 2.
Click here to learn more and apply. The flyer is available here.
Woods Lecture Series - Larson
Bishop Kennetha J. Bigham-Tsai
2025 Woods Lecture Series to Discuss “The Church’s Witness in the World” with Two Prominent Church Leaders
The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary’s Woods Lecture Series will bring two prominent church leaders from the United Methodist Church (UMC) and the Presbyterian Church (USA) (PCUSA) to campus in August to discuss “The Church’s Witness in the World.”
Bishop Kennetha J. Bigham-Tsai, episcopal leader of the Iowa Conference UMC and co-bishop of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference UMC, will preach on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Rev. Tony Larson
Rev. Tony Larson, MDiv, co-moderator of the 226th General Assembly (2024) of the PCUSA, will preach on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Both will begin at 11:00 a.m. with worship and sermon in Blades Chapel, Blades Hall.
These events will be livestreamed via www.facebook.com/DubuqueSeminary.
Stated Meeting of the Presbytery
The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta holds quarterly Stated Meetings to conduct business and join in worship together.
For more information about Stated Meetings (including links to registration, submit absence requests, download the current Commissioner Handbook, etc.), click the button below.
Some items, such as the Commissioner Handbook, registration link, etc., will be made available a couple of weeks prior to each event.
Class 1: Council of Nicea
1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicea
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church
We will recognize the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea with classes on the subject on Sundays, August 10 and 17, at 10:00 in the church parlor taught by Dr. Peter J. McGuire. The recognition will continue during morning worship those days at 11:00 led by Pastor Betsy Turner.
The first class on August 10 will discuss the council itself, its purpose and results.
The second class on August 17 will discuss the Nicene Creed.
Woods Lecture Series - Bigham-Tsai
Bishop Kennetha J. Bigham-Tsai
2025 Woods Lecture Series to Discuss “The Church’s Witness in the World” with Two Prominent Church Leaders
The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary’s Woods Lecture Series will bring two prominent church leaders from the United Methodist Church (UMC) and the Presbyterian Church (USA) (PCUSA) to campus in August to discuss “The Church’s Witness in the World.”
Bishop Kennetha J. Bigham-Tsai, episcopal leader of the Iowa Conference UMC and co-bishop of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference UMC, will preach on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Rev. Tony Larson
Rev. Tony Larson, MDiv, co-moderator of the 226th General Assembly (2024) of the PCUSA, will preach on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Both will begin at 11:00 a.m. with worship and sermon in Blades Chapel, Blades Hall.
These events will be livestreamed via www.facebook.com/DubuqueSeminary.
Dementia in the Community
Dementia in the Community: Health, Faith, & Inviting Places
Date: August 3, 2025 - 1:30-3:30 PM
Location: Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 471 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church and Emory University's Goizueta Brain Health Institute are partnering to present Dementia in the Community: Health, Faith, & Inviting Places. This free event will focus on creating dementia safe and inviting spaces in faith communities.
Info/Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dementia-in-the-community-health-faith-and-inviting-spaces-08032025-tickets-1353295395959?aff=oddtdtcreator
Conversation on New Confession
Conversation on New Confession
Did you know that the PC(USA) has appointed a committee to write a new confession of faith to be considered for addition to our Book of Confessions? As announced at our recent presbytery meeting, two members of PGA-- Charles Wiley and Martha Moore-Keish--are on the writing committee. If you want to hear more about the process and offer your input, come join Martha and Charles for a conversation on Zoom Tuesday July 29, at 7pm.
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NcSUTD0uQQKmF36IWH9WIg
Presbyterian Youth Triennium
Presbyterian Youth Triennium
July 28-31, 2025
Louisville, Kentucky
Theme: As if We Were Dreaming (Psalm 126)
The Office of Presbyterian Youth and Triennium is excited to announce the theme for the 2025 Triennium: “As If We Were Dreaming…” (Psalm 126). From July 28-31, 2025, thousands of Presbyterian youth will gather in Louisville, Kentucky for four transformative days of worship, recreation, group study, and fellowship. Participants will be reminded that they are born to dream, invited to share in collective dreaming, learn to confront their nightmares, and encouraged to wake up and dream as they carry these experiences home.
The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta is eager to bring a group!
• Cost: $550 per youth participant | $525 per adult participant
• Registration Opens: January 1, 2025
• Registration Deadline: March 16, 2025
Next Steps for Church Leaders:
1. Finalize your group.
2. Send a list of names and a $100 deposit per person (checks made payable to Presbytery of Greater Atlanta) to:
McDonough Presbyterian Church
Attn: Destiny Williams
427 McGarity Road
McDonough, GA 30252
3. Once finalized, share the registration link (below) with all participants to complete their details. (https://forms.gle/6K1R6tBbqzuhCfxW8)
Questions? Contact Destiny Williams, Director of Youth at McDonough Presbyterian Church:
destiny@mcdonoughpresbyterian.com
MDM School Supply Drive
Memorial Drive Ministries - School Supply Drive
Drop off at Memorial Drive Ministries on Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 3-5 PM.
Items needed:
#2 Pencils
Black Pens
Crayons
Markers
Kids Scissors
Glue Sticks
Pocket Folders
Backpacks
Wide-Ruled Filler Paper
Kindergarten Writing Paper
Brown Paper Lunch Bags
Ziplock Bags (All Sizes)
Hand Sanitizer
Notebooks
Tissues
Questions? Contact Lindsey Kafer at lindsey@mdmatl.org