AMIS (the French word for 'friends') is pleased to announce its 3rd annual Afternoon of International Tea fundraiser!

Afternoon of International Tea
Saturday, April 25 
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Overlook at North Avenue Presbyterian Church 
Tickets & Sponsorship: amisatlanta.org/tea

The 2026 Afternoon of International Tea will bring the AMIS community together with new and old friends to exchange stories of international friendship and cultural exchange, while enjoying a sampling of international beverages and bites from around the world. The Tea is a wonderful opportunity to meet young adults representing their countries from all over the world as they share about their cultures through their curated tables and art displays. This event will also feature an exciting silent auction, entertainment and more! The event is open to the public. Please help us spread the word with your networks that may be interested in purchasing tickets, donating silent auction items and/or sponsoring the event! 

About 16,000 international students are in the greater Atlanta area annually. AMIS supports many of these international students at Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Emory, Kennesaw State, Oglethorpe, Spelman, Agnes Scott, Morehouse, Columbia Theological Seminary, Georgia Southwestern State, Beulah Heights, and others with programs to make them feel welcome and at home in Atlanta. Each year, we welcome and connect hundreds of international students with local American friends in the community through our programs and events, including the Amigo Friendship program, local tours and hikes, social and sporting events, and holiday experiences such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our Afternoon of International Tea is our only annual fundraiser, raising the funds needed for staff and programming so we can continue doing this important work.

With all that is going on in the world today, our programs help bring international university students out of the shadows and let them know they are welcome and valued. And, in this small way, AMIS gives everyone the ability to be welcoming world citizens.

Ticket and sponsorship information for AMIS's Afternoon of International Tea may be found at www.amisatlanta.org/tea. Media and industry professionals interested in learning more about the AMIS Afternoon of International Tea are encouraged to contact the AMIS Project Coordinator, Alona Piatnytska, at alona@amisatlanta.org or 470.851.1248.

About AMIS Atlanta:

Since 1978, the Atlanta Ministry with International Students (AMIS Atlanta) has promoted cultural and global understanding through friendship and hospitality with international students and scholars in the greater Atlanta area, connecting with local families and individuals. Our international students come from over 90 different nations and attend Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Emory, Columbia Theological Seminary, Agnes Scott, Kennesaw State, Morehouse College, Oglethorpe University, Beulah Heights, Atlanta Technical College, Chattahoochee Technical College, Mercer, SCAD, and others.

AMIS Atlanta strives for a more peaceful, welcoming, and connected world through international friendship. For more information on AMIS and its leadership, programs, or ways to support the organization, visit www.amisatlanta.org.

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Central Outreach and Advocacy Center - In Their Shoes

🗓 Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM-11 AM

📍 Central Outreach and Advocacy Center

👟 Two-mile, family-friendly walk around COAC

👉 Register Today: https://p2p.onecause.com/intheirshoes/challenge

Details:

In Their Shoes is Central Outreach and Advocacy Center’s annual fundraising walk that invites participants of all ages to step into the realities faced by neighbors experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, this two-mile, family-friendly walk offers a meaningful and accessible way for individuals, families, churches, and small groups to engage and make a tangible impact in downtown Atlanta.

Led by COAC staff, the walk includes intentional stops along the route—including a visit to the nearby Department of Driver Services, where many guests take a critical first step toward stability by securing a state ID or driver’s license. Along the way, participants gain insight into the barriers our neighbors face and how advocacy, essential resources, and community support open doors to hope and opportunity.

In Their Shoes is designed for all ages. Families are encouraged to walk together and engage in age-appropriate conversations about compassion, dignity, and community. Churches and small groups are also invited to form teams and walk together in support of our neighbors.

If you’re unable to attend, you can still make an impact by donating to COAC. For more than 28 years, COAC has provided wraparound services that help prevent and overcome homelessness.

The Morgan Forum presents:

‘That the scripture should come to light’: William Tyndale and 500 Years of the English New Testament

April 2 @ 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Pitts Theology Library invites you to register for the 3rd Annual Morgan Forum!

The Morgan Forum is an annual conversation about the past, present, and future of the Bible. Join us as will celebrate the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale’s translation of the English New Testament. We hope to see you there!

PYMCoA Monthly Lunch

Details:
📅 Monday, March 23
🕧 12:30 PM
📍 Raging Burrito, 320 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030
(Weather permitting, we’ll decide between indoor or patio seating.)

Parking: Free parking is available at either the Sycamore House (Decatur PC Youth House) or the Decatur Presbyterian Church lot.

• Sycamore House: 218 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (fenced-in lot with the basketball goal)

👉 Please click the RSVP button below so we can get a headcount.

Wednesday, March 18th @ Central Presbyterian Church

Join us at the Capitol for Lobby Day 2026. Become a bridge-builder on behalf of our neighbors in Georgia.

We'll gather at Central Presbyterian for coffee, prayer, an issues update, team organizing, a brief training review and a bit of practice with other friendly advocates.

At 9:45 we cross the street to the Capitol. You must bring your photo ID. We'll speak with legislators from our districts, seek out key legislators and committee chairs, and advocate for issues that matter most. Dive into advocacy in a meaningful way.

Our voices will be heard at the state Capitol!

About Us:
Presbyterians for a Better Georgia is a nonpartisan public policy advocacy coalition made up of PCUSA congregations and nonprofit partners. Learn more about our partnership and how you can join us by visiting our website at www.p4bg.org.

Since 1984, the Hunger Walk/Run has been an annual 5K/“fun run” of The Atlanta Community Food Bank and its Benefiting Partners, including the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta!

The 2026 Hunger Walk will be held on March 15, 2026 from 12-4 PM at the Home Depot Backyard.

Registration is now open!

Click the button below to learn more about Hunger Walk and how participation benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank and food ministries throughout our presbytery.

Archiving for the Common Good: Bringing Communities Together Through History - Webinar

Wednesday, March 11 from 12:00–1:00 PM

The C. Benton Kline, Jr. Special Collections and Archives at Columbia Theological Seminary would like to thank the congregations and mid-councils who participated in our recent record digitization collaboration with Ancestry.com. We sent update letters to those involved late last year, and we would now like to give you an update on the project.

As it stands, some 800,000+ pages of records have been scanned and quality-checked by Ancestry.com personnel, who will also be indexing the names found across all minutes and registers. We hope to celebrate the completion of the project during Columbia Theological Seminary’s upcoming bicentennial celebrations in 2028.

Upon completion of the project, the scanned records of all participating congregations will be available online for congregants to view at any time via Ancestry.com.  These records will also be of great benefit to historians and genealogical researchers, who can trace family histories using the church memberships, baptisms, marriages, and deaths recorded within the session minutes and registers. 

To further explain the value of these records to the PC(USA) and broader communities, the Archives would like to invite you to a webinar on Wednesday, March 11, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. EDT.  In partnership with the Rev. Dr. Julia Robinson Moore and Adreonna Bennett of UNC Charlotte’s J. Murrey Atkins Special Collections, “Archiving for the Common Good: Bringing Communities Together Through History” will discuss the uses of archival resources for genealogy and reconciliation between communities.  This presentation will be free and open to the public, so if you know anyone who might be interested, please pass the invitation along.

Anyone interested can register here or by using the QR code on the attached flyer. The Zoom link will be sent out shortly before the webinar begins. We hope to see you there!

PYMCoA Calvin Day

Join us for our PYMCofA February gathering at Calvin Center! We’re looking forward to a relaxed day of fellowship, fun, learning, and team challenges and sharing youth ministry resources.

We’ll gather from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lunch will be provided—just bring $15 to help cover the cost.

We also invite everyone to bring your favorite youth lesson and a favorite game to share—nothing fancy, just things you love and use!

Please RSVP by Monday, February 16, and let us know about carpooling using the button below. 

2026 Advocacy Training

February 12, 2026 - 7PM (Zoom)

Experienced policy advocates will teach you effective ways to communicate with legislators. You'll learn to advocate with them about PBG's primary issues: safe gun storage, intellectual disability and the death penalty, and better access to health care for all. Come learn about particular issues central to this year's legislative session.

We'll also hear from our legislative advocate, Elizabeth Appley.

About Us:
Presbyterians for a Better Georgia is a nonpartisan public policy advocacy coalition made up of PCUSA congregations and nonprofit partners. Learn more about our partnership and how you can join us by visiting our website at www.p4bg.org.

Presbyterian Youth Ministry Collaboration of Atlanta Lunch and Presbyterian Youth Council Information Meeting

Join the Presbyterian Youth Ministry Collaboration of Atlanta for lunch at Raging Burrito on Monday, January 26 at 12:30 PM! We’ll plan to sit inside, unless it turns into one of those rare, perfect Georgia weather days.You can park for free at Decatur Presbyterian Church or at the Sycamore House (Decatur PC Youth House). Use the button below to sign up.

We are exploring the launch of a Presbyterian Youth Council for our presbytery and surrounding areas. Following our lunch on January 26, we will walk over to Decatur Presbyterian Church for a meeting to share ideas and vision. Please let us know below if you are interested in participating.  

PBG's 2025 Issues Forum

Tuesday, November 11th - 7:00-8:15 PM - via Zoom

Learn about what issues are coming to the 2026 Georgia legislature and learn how you can become an effective public policy advocate!

PBG's focus issues are ending homelessness, increasing affordable housing across the state, and expanding access to physical and mental health care. Our conversation will center on these issues. Special guests are: Rev. Senator Kim Jackson and Laura Colbert, Georgians for a Healthy Future. We'll also hear from our legislative advocate, Elizabeth Appley.

Invite your friends and members of your faith community to join us!