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Think about which young person in your congregation needs to be recognized and encouraged in leadership and bring that person with you to the September Pastors Breakfast Dialogue at Candler School of Theology on September 16. Dr. Dwight Moody says, “Gospel preaching is a vocation of public and social significance, a calling worthy of the very best and brightest of our young people.” Young people called to preach are encouraged, supported, and mentored by the Academy which offers Preaching Camps and a National Festival of Young Preachers. Much more to come. Save the date. More.

1. The Columbia Theological Seminary Youth Ministry Leadership Initiative Certificate Program kicks off the 2010-11 year with Because the Bible Tells Me So: Putting the Bible Back in Bible Study on August 27-28. The next event, Discerning Your Call to Youth Ministry, is October 22-24. Courses are open to anyone interested in youth ministry-- a great opportunity for volunteers and staff to engage in practical learning, and network with colleagues. Entire schedule for the coming year.

2. A fun Saturday event from the Georgia Center for the Book will be 25 Books All Young Georgians Should Read, Saturday, August 28, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Bandstand on Decatur Square. Meet the fabulous, famous authors from the new list. They are wonderfully gifted writers whose books appeal to everyone from tots to teens. The authors will sign copies of their books for you, and Little Shop of Stories will be there with copies of the books for sale.

3. Don't forget to RSVP for the Friends of L'Arche Atlanta and St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church Potluck and Contra Dance this Saturday August 28, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., at Oakhurst Baptist Church, 222 East Lake Drive, Decatur 30030. The band is Renewable Energy and the caller is Scott Russell; they are back by popular demand. This is part of a series of social events on the fourth Saturday of each month for adults with intellectual disabilities and others who choose to come and enjoy these times together in the spirit of L'Arche, which believes that our differences enrich the lives of us all. Please R.s.v.p. to larcheatlantaevents@gmail.com or call Curt Armstrong, Executive Director, at 678-446-5790. If you need transportation let them know; they would love to pick you up. For the potluck please bring a dish to feed 6-8 according to the first letter of your last name: A-G salad or side dish; H-Q main dish or casserole; R-Z bread, appetizer, or dessert.

4. Glenn United Methodist Church is inviting all lovely women to join in Celebrating Faith, Hope, and Love in Action – Women’s Luncheon on August 29 with delicious food and warm friendships. Hear the stories of Dr. Beauty Maenzanise, the first woman to head the theology department at Africa University in Zimbabwe. Call the church office for reservations at 404-634-3936. Cost is $8. Childcare is available. Church is at Emory Campus. Luncheon in Fellowship Hall, Church School Building, 1660 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta 30307. Parking in the Fishburne Deck next to building.

5. The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta invites you to tune into WXIA TV Channel 11 on August 29, 2010 at 2 p.m. for the airing of the PC (USA) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Katrina documentary.

6. Tune in to “Day 1” for Rev. Eric C. Shafer of Odyssey Networks, a national interfaith media organization based in New York. In his sermon entitled “How Open Is Our Table?” Shafer focuses on an uncomfortable dinner conversation between Jesus and some religious leaders (Luke 14:1, 7-14).

7. Register now for the Atlanta Regional Housing Forum on September 1, 2010 beginning at 9 am – 11:45am, Topic discussed will be Transit Oriented Development and Affordable Housing. There is no fee to attend the Atlanta Regional Housing Forum, but registration is requested. Please remember to bring non-perishable foods for donation to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Loudermilk Center, 40 Courtland Street, Atlanta, 30303.

8. The Rev. Laura Mariko Cheifetz, who joined The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) in March as director of its Leading Generations initiative, will be the featured speaker September 5 on “Day 1.” The program includes a message by Cheifetz along with interviews conducted by Peter Wallace, executive producer and host.

9. Les Petits Chanteurs, the renowned boys choir from Holy Trinity Music School in Port-au-Prince, will present its only Atlanta-area concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, at Holy Trinity Parish. Accompanied by a chamber ensemble from the school, the choir also will sing for the parish's 10:30 a.m. worship service Sept. 5. Holy Trinity is at 515 E Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur 30030.

10. Agnes Scott College is hosting Leaps and Bounds on September 7, 2010 at 7 p.m. Earth Covenant Ministry sponsors this one-woman show which exploring the intersection of faith, ecology, and the global economy. Storytelling, song, poetry, prayer, movement, and music are woven together to shed light on the driving factors of our ecological crisis while awakening the imagination to a new way of living with and relating to the earth and our Creator. Choreographed and performed by Tevyn East. Tickets are $10 and $5 for students. Agnes Scott College 141 East College Avenue, Decatur, 30030.

11. Earth Covenant Ministry is sponsoring a second showing of Leaps and Bounds at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church on September 8, 2010 at 6 pm. Reception and reflection with with Tevyn East after performance. This show is free and will accept a love offering. To reserve seats, email kmosley@earthcovenantministry.org or call 678 362-7639. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, 30009.

12. Wednesday Nights at the Bookstore, Cathedral of St. Philip. The Wednesday Night series resumes Sept. 8. Three September programs will focus on "The Writings of Kathleen Norris," with the Rev. Canon Beth Knowlton as facilitator. Norris, poet and author, will speak at the Cathedral Oct. 23.

13. The NGUMC Children’s Ministry Network and the Adult and Family Division is sponsoring a luncheon on September 9 at Hamilton Mill UMC from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The goal is to provide churches with new and fresh ideas of how better to serve those in our communities that are in need (spiritually, physically, mentally, and financially). Please R.s.v.p. to Katie Atcheson at katieatcheson@yahoo.com or 770-364-9373 by September 2, 2010. The cost is $5 per person. Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church, 3950 Hog Mountain Road Dacula, 30019.

14. Helping Hands Home Assistance, Inc. (HHHA), an area non-profit organization announces their Annual Senior Information Awareness Fair, to be held on Friday, September 10 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Decatur. The Awareness Fair is for seniors and people with disabilities, their family members, case managers, caregivers, and others citizens interested in aging and disability issues. For more information contact Crystal Hodges at 404-214-9776 x302 or CrystalH@helpinghandshomeassistance.org. Holiday Inn, 130 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur 30030.

15. St. Paul's Episcopal Church will celebrate “130 years of God's faithfulness and blessings” September 11-12, 2010. St. Paul's is the oldest African-American Episcopal Church in the state of Georgia and all are invited to a two-part celebration. Saturday, September 11 at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Philip, celebrities and special friends will retell the St. Paul’s story punctuated by glorious song from The St. Paul's Combined Choirs, members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and other special guests. A gala reception will follow in Bishop Child Hall. On Sunday, September 12, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 306 Peyton Road SW, Atlanta, 30311, all are invited to join in praise and thanksgiving for 130 years of favor and blessing. The Very Rev. Robert Wright will be the preacher. For additional information, contact the St. Paul's office at 404-696-3620 or stpauls306@aol.com.

16. All are invited to participate in the National Day of Service project on September 11, 2010 at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church’s Good Neighbor Day offers several projects to choose from and can accommodate volunteers of all ages and abilities. Contact Eric and Laura Reece at 404-929-7376 for more information. To sign up, visit GoodNeighborDay.

17. Emory University’s Center for the Study of Law and Religion (CSLR) will host the ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ Lecture Series September 14, 21, and 28, 2010. The topics include: Revenge and forgiveness, America’s pursuit of happiness, and Making happiness in slave-era America. The lectures begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Lectures will be held in Emory Law’s Tull Auditorium, 1301 Clifton Road, Atlanta,
For directions and parking information, visit cslr.law.emory.edu.

18. The Love Circle Church cordially welcomes all of its constituents and friends and family to their 33rd. Church Anniversary, Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Location is 50 Peyton Pl., S. W. Atlanta, Ga. 30311. Rev. Dorothy Sims is Pastor at Love Circle Church.

19. Caring for You / Caring for Me, a free, nine-session education and support program for caregivers, will be offered beginning Sept. 22 by St. Luke's Episcopal Church and the Training and Counseling Center at St. Luke's. The nine sessions will be held from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. on designated Wednesdays through February 9, 2011. Facilitators are Meg Moye and the Rev. Gene Paradise. Registration is limited and will close September 8, 2010. To learn more and download a brochure, go to trainingandcounselingcenter.org. Contact Meg Moye, mmoye@taccatstlukes.com or 404-876-6266, ext. 2003.

20. The annual 2010 Neighborhood Summit will be held Saturday, September 25, 8 a.m. at the Loudermilk Center, 40 Courtland Street, Atlanta, 30303. The Summit offers a forum for policy analysis and discussion, high-quality training, peer networking, and resources for an expected 700 attendees from the metropolitan Atlanta region. All are welcome to attend, especially neighborhood and community leaders, activists, associations, and community members in the region. To register and learn more about the Neighborhood Summit see civicleagueatlanta.org.

21. Prison Ministry – Thresholds of Georgia will provide a two-day training to certify volunteer mentors for the “Thresholds” program. “Thresholds” is a structured program in which mentors work one-on-one with prisoners prior to their release to help them improve in the art of thoughtful decision-making. The training will take place on consecutive Saturdays, September 25 and October 2, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. each day, at Marist School. For more information, contact Jim Powers, Volunteer Coordinator, at ThresholdsGA@gmail.com or call 404-312-2067.

22. On October 10, 2010, join the worldwide Micah2010 Campaign for this year's Micah Sunday - a day when millions of Christians worldwide will Lend a Hand and pray, promise and press their leaders. Micah 2010 focuses on our promise to the poor, ten years after nations around the world committed to halve global poverty by 2015. For information about the global Micah Challenge family, see micahchallenge.org. For further information and resources call 1-888-789-4660.

23. The Georgia Rural Health Association cordially invites you to “HIV/AIDS: Health Care for Today and Tomorrow” on October 22, from 9:30 am - 3 pm, at Richardson Health Center, Bohan Auditorium 445 Winn Way, 2nd Floor Decatur 30030. Email Rsvp@theaidinstitute.com to reserve your seat.

24. HeartBound Ministries is sponsoring a silent auction and dinner on October 24, 2010 at The Foundry at Puritan Mill. The evening will include a gourmet buffet prepared by the 180 Degree Kitchen, musical entertainment by two inmate choirs, and silent auction items featuring a weekend getaway and other fabulous items. Proceeds from the event will benefit HeartBound’s Georgia Prison Chaplaincy Project, which provides spiritual guidance, literacy and life skills training, transitional housing, and other rehabilitative programs for inmates by supporting the salaries of seven prison chaplains. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by contacting HeartBound Ministries at 404-262-0709. For more information contact Andrea Shelton at 404 262-0709 or visit heartboundministries.com.

25. First Presbyterian Church is hosting the 2010 Emergent Village Theological Conversation, “Postcolonialism and the Missional Future of the Church” on November 1-3, 2010. The 2010 Emergent Village Theological Conversation will feature a global panel of theologians- Musa Dube of Botswana, Richard Twiss of the Lakota Sioux tribe, and Colin Greene of the UK. Engaging issues ranging from mission to postcolonialism to the AIDS epidemic, the conversation is sure to be as rich as it is lively. Plan ahead and save! Registration is $99 before October 1; $129 for the final month of registration. First Presbyterian Church1328 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, 30309. More

26. GALEO and the Georgia Latino Vote 2010 have engaged many people in the massive voter mobilization effort to register 100,000 new Latino voters in time for the 2010 Election. To learn more and to watch the innovative video ads, visit Orale!

27. Hopeful Imagination: Traditional Churches Finding God’s Way in a Changing World, Oct. 22-23, First Baptist Church, Wilmington, N.C. A 200-year-old church can make an impact today and tomorrow. Learn how churches move from "why we can’t" to "how we can." Discover the power of relationships and how to create missional partnerships to impact a city. Dialogue with pastoral staff and lay leadership who are effectively moving a congregation from maintenance to mission. Experience encouragement, hope and help for leaders and congregations. Registration and workshop details are available at hopefulimagination.info.

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The Regional Council of Churches is delighted to announce that Dr. Dwight Moody of the Preaching Academy will be with us for our September Pastors Breakfast Dialogue at Candler School of Theology on September 16. Dr. Moody says, “Gospel preaching is a vocation of public and social significance, a calling worthy of the very best and brightest of our young people.” Young people called to preach are encouraged, supported, and mentored by the Academy which offers Preaching Camps and a National Festival of Young Preachers. Much more to come. Save the date.
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Monthly Meeting of Coalition for Homeless People With A Mental Illness is this afternoon, Wednesday, August 18, 3:30 to 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 16th Street at Peachtree Street Room 156. The agenda will include mental health services available in Fulton and DeKalb Counties.

WAND alerts us to the 8th Anniversary of Stand for Peace, Friday, August 20, noon to one, at Colony Square, Corner of 14th and Peachtree Streets. In August of 2002, peace activists first assembled outside Senator Zell Miller's office at Colony Square. Senator Miller never met with us. In March of 2003, war in Iraq began, and the group committed to stand at the corner of every week thereafter until our troops came home. We believe by working together, peace is possible.

Ms. Sheryl Lee Ralph, Broadway/film and television star (played the 'mother' in the 90's sitcom 'Moeisha'), and a national spokesperson and advocate for HIV/AIDS, with her own organization called the DIVA Foundation, will perform her impressive Sometimes I Cry on Friday, August 20, 2010; 6:30 pm, at Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. The performance is free and open to the public.

Atlanta’s Sacred Heart Church was designated by the Vatican as a minor basilica this year — the first basilica in Georgia and the Vatican’s announcement came as the church celebrates its 130th anniversary. Founded in 1880, Sacred Heart has the oldest continually operating St. Vincent de Paul conference in Georgia and has long been active in serving the poor both locally, through its HIV/AIDS ministry, and abroad in St. Pierre, Haiti. Fr. T.J. Meehan, pastor of Sacred Heart, invites everyone to join them Saturday morning, August 21, at 10:00 a.m. for the Mass of Elevation of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to a Minor Basilica with a reception immediately following. Atlanta Interfaith Broadcast (AIB) will air a two part program regarding the elevation. Go to Sacred Heart’s website for more information.

Meeting God in, of All Places, Church- specifically Central Presbyterian Church from
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. this summer. A team of church leaders will help us listen for what the Spirit of God is teaching us about worshiping God in the 21st century.
Through the end of August you are invited to join youth and adults on this exciting journey of learning and praise, music and prayer at Central, 201 Washington Street, SW, across from the State Capitol Building. On August 22 The Psalms as a Path to Praise
How the Psalms set us on a path to full human life. More at CPCAtlanta


The Atlanta Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience, Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, Jr. Foundation, The Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, and the Carter Center Mental Health Program, invite you to The Soloist: Through the Eyes of Neuroscience, Journalism, Policy, and the Arts. The evening will include a viewing and discussion of select clips from the film, Monday, August 23, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Cecil B. Day Chapel at The Carter Center. Co-led by the story’s author, Steve Lopez, and Dr. Kerry Ressler Opening remarks by the 16th U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. David Satcher. Panelists from Atlanta’s Mental Health Community. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP by calling 404-420-3849.

Georgia Council for International Visitors Global Lunch Forums speakers are participants in U.S. Department of State professional exchange programs. These distinguished guests review their work over lunch and give guests the opportunity to engage in discussion with people who are leaders in their fields from around the world. On August 24, Dr. Masumi Yoneda will discuss human trafficking from a Japanese perspective. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Intercultural Studies at Kobe College and a researcher on women's rights for the Kyoto Human Rights Research Institute in Japan. While participating in the International Visitor Leadership Program in Atlanta, Dr. Yoneda will examine the sex trafficking of women and children, how victims are identified, and advocacy and education around the issue. Bring your own lunch or order a boxed lunch from GCIV in advance. Space is limited and you must R.s.v.p. by noon on Monday, August 23, to Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17.

Skybox on AIB TV, premiering Tuesday, August 24 - 7:30 p.m., AIB welcomes Sky Box to the line up this month where you'll have the best seat in the stands as they look beyond the sports and stats, and into the soul of the game. In this debut edition, you'll meet a man who's pedaling for peace in the Middle East. You'll also meet the kids of Soccer in the Streets, and hear how some bodybuilders are pumping iron to build their faith muscle. For encore presentation times, see AIBTV

Join Georgia Interfaith Power & Light for a screening of Deep Down: A Story from the Heart of Coal Country, a documentary about mountaintop removal in eastern Kentucky, where coal is king. August 24, 8 p.m. Screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Terry Ratliff, who is featured in the film, and Katherine Cummings, an environmental leader in Georgia. Register for this screening by Friday, August 20, and you'll be entered into a drawing for two free tickets to the Pre-Screening Meet & Greet in PushPush’s Blackbox Theater. Refreshments will be provided at this event. Buy tickets today. Tickets will be sold at the door if space permits.

Young Adult Week begins on Wednesday at Cascade United Methodist Church. Find out all about it at Young Adult Week

Confident Kids "train-the-trainer" seminar — early registration special of $85 available until August 28. During this 2-day seminar, children's ministry leaders will learn how to make a life-changing difference for the children of their church and community who are living in a home where there is active alcohol or drug abuse. Instructors Linda and David Sibley of California have been using the Confident Kids format for more than 20 years to bring hope and healing to children (and their parents) who are struggling with drugs, alcohol, and other difficult issues. Sponsored by the Southeastern Institute on Chemical Dependency and the UMC's Special Program on Addiction and Related Violence and hosted at Simpsonwood Conference and Retreat Center the end of October. For more information, visit the SICD, call Jewell at 678-525-2692 or email jewell@theSICD.org.

St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church invites the whole community to attend the Final Affairs Fair where a variety of exhibitors will be present to answer questions about life and aging. How do you tell your relatives what you want at your funeral? When do you talk to children about death? How do you write a will? What are some of the options for care for seniors? What questions should you ask the primary care physician about your parent’s health? Read about Final Affairs Fair at St. Benedict’s on August 28.

Wesley Chapel in Decatur has served as a place of worship since the nondenominational Second Great Awakening swept through Georgia between 1790 and 1830. Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church is Celebrating 190 Years 1820-2010. Read all about the cemetery clean up on August 28 and community worship and picnic on September 5 at
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Join Bread for the World members and others from around the Atlanta metro area for a soul satisfying experience that will stretch your faith and deepen your passion for justice. "An Introduction to JustFAITH," led by JustFAITH founder Jack Jezreel. Saturday, August 28, 2010, from 8:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church, Jonesboro 30238. Register

Interfaith Children’s Movement Annual General Meeting, Tuesday, August 31, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Druid Hills United Methodist Church, 1200 Ponce de Leon, NE, Atlanta 30306. At this annual meeting, ICM will explore "The State of Immigrant Children and Families in Georgia" and, after presentations from guest speakers, hold a discussion on how the faith community can help children of immigrant families. Guest Speakers:Jerry Gonzalez, Executive Director, GALEO (Georgia Association of Latino-Elected Officials) and Susan Pavlin, Director of Policy, Refugee Family Services.

The Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO) and the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund GLCDF request participant applications for the Fall Community Leadership program. This highly valued program, designed in a strategic partnership with the University of Georgia’s Fanning Institute, addresses the development of knowledgeable, skilled, committed, and action-oriented leaders, bringing people together with diverse backgrounds and varying perspectives to enhance their leadership skills. The eight module program will be delivered in Metro Atlanta - English and Spanish series, Gainesville - English and Spanish, and in Dalton - Spanish. Classes start Sep 11 and the sessions meet every two weeks for 5 weeks. Application deadline is Sep 3. Visit GALEO for details for each Site and for enrollment, or call José Blanco at 404.745.2546.

For DeKalb and surrounding countries, Are You READY DEKALB? Fall Festival 9/11 Memorial, Public Safety Recognition, and Emergency Preparedness Fair. Saturday, September 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1947 Brockett Road Tucker 30084. The 9/11 Memorial and Recognition is from 9:00am-10:00am and features a memorial service for those who have fallen in the line of duty and recognition of those who now serve. The festival that follows will feature interactive booths, displays, and Emergency and Disaster preparations and a Children’s carnival with everything imaginable. Public Safety vehicles of all shapes and sizes will be on site to tour including DeKalb Fire and Rescue Trucks, Ambulance, Fire Safety house and Tornado room. Free hotdog lunch while supplies last — free drawings and giveaways. For information contact Captain Beth Burgess (678) 406-7822, ceburges@dekalbcountyga.gov or Dena Brett denabrett@yahoo.com 770-842-4752.

Read all about the Prayer Bead Workshop with Eleanor Wiley at Covenant Presbyterian September 19 at RCCAtl.org

"Caring for You / Caring for Me," a free, nine-session education and support program for caregivers, will be offered beginning Sept. 22 by St. Luke's Episcopal Church and the Training and Counseling Center at St. Luke's. The nine sessions will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on designated Wednesdays through Feb. 9. Facilitators are Meg Moye and the Rev. Gene Paradise. Registration is limited and will close Sept. 8. To learn more and download a brochure, go to TACC. Contact Meg Moye, mmoye@taccatstlukes.com or 404-876-6266, ext. 2003.

Awaken Young Lives to God's Call Register now for FTE Calling Congregations Conference, Oct. 7-9 in Atlanta. Barbara Brown Taylor is featured speaker. Connect with a network of pastors, youth ministers, college and lay leaders who want to find the next generation of leaders for the church. Learn practices that revitalize a commitment to Christian vocation and the call to ministry. Call 404-727-1458 or visit FTE

Community Voices is delighted to announce that Joshua DuBois, Director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, will be offering the keynote address at the 3rd Annual Freedom’s Voice Conference. The 2010 Freedom’s Voice Conference will be held on October 7, 2010 at the Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center in Atlanta. This year’s event will focus on the unique health needs of people in reentry, with particular focus on mental health and substance abuse. Visit Freedom’s Voice for more information.

Enjoy the beautiful north Georgia mountains Oct. 8-10 at Mikell Camp and Conference Center while you explore your creativity, try something new, or hone your talents in the areas of stained glass, weaving, woodturning, painting, and copper enameling. There also will be an opportunity to read, write and share with others if you wish. The classes are open to all skill levels. Teenagers accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcome. Enrollment is limited to 40 participants. To find out more about this weekend and to register go to the Work of Our Hands website and click the “Registration” tab at the top of its home page.

Bread for the World Sunday coming October 17. This fall, thousands of churches and faith communities will renew their commitment to end hunger by celebrating Bread for the World Sunday. Take part on that date or another Sunday in the fall. Free resources to help your church participate are now available to order or download at Bread.org

There are two positions available at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College – Associate Campus Minister and Director of Performing Arts Ministry. Further information may be obtained at Morehouse.edu. If interested, you may apply using the instructions at the website. No phone calls please.


Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University will host first-of-their-kind exhibitions in the Southeast exploring Islamic art's quintessential art form, calligraphy, from August 28 through December 5, 2010. These stunning works of art will demonstrate the breadth and beauty of Islamic calligraphy and the traditions of its practice across several centuries. The Carlos Museum has developed a series of public and university educational programs to accompany the exhibitions, including lectures by visiting scholars and Emory faculty in the field of Islamic Studies and an artist in residency by calligrapher Aishah Elinor Holland. We invite you to read about the offerings here Carlos

New Farmers Market in Mableton! This collaborative effort between Lifelong Mableton, Cobb Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and Cobb Public Health's We Can! in Cobb Coalition will bring a selection of locally-grown fresh produce to the residents of Mableton. Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Mable House Arts Complex beginning August 12 through September 30. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Field Trip! Mable House is on 5239 Floyd Road in Mableton.


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1. The High Museum of Art hosts a major exhibit, ‘’Salvador Dali: The Late Work,’’ August 7, 2010 until January 2011. The exhibit offers pieces rarely seen including ‘’Christ of St. John of the Cross,’’ which has not been on view here in 50 years. In 1939, Dali’s interest turned to his Catholic roots. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is among the commentators on the audio tour. On ‘’Christ of St. John of the Cross,’’ considered one of the most important pieces of religious art in the 20th century, the archbishop noted that the artist does not show the face of Christ, an unusual perspective for Catholics. There is no sign of blood, and Jesus’ muscles are holding him up to the cross despite there being no nails. “This crucifixion dominates the Earth. It is an active presence over creation.”

2. Peer pressure can lead to poor choices. We know the statistics and see them in our community. Again this year, Cascade United Methodist Church offers an exciting alternative—the 2010 Youth Explosion, B.O.W. (Boosting Our Wellness, Boosting Our Worship) August 13-15, 2010. Celebrities, health experts, and peers take part in this weekend aimed at helping our youth’s lights shine. Cascade United Methodist Church, 3144 Cascade Road Atlanta, GA 30311 Visit
CascadeUMC for more information.

3. The Southeastern Synod of the ELCA invites you to a Service of Installation for the Rev. Seyward Ask, as Associate Pastor at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, Sunday, August 15, at 4 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Delmer L. Chilton, Assistant to the Bishop of the Southeastern Synod, will preside.

4. The Interdenominational Theological Center will host a lecture on ‘’God’s Mission for the Church’’ Tuesday, August 17, at 6:00 p.m. Dr. James Allen Milner, Senior Pastor of the Chapel of Christian Love Baptist Church and Executive Director of Odyssey III in Atlanta will explore the challenges facing the church in addressing the needs of the community and explore the biblical perspective. Pastors, ministers and laypersons are invited to attend! For registration information and to reserve a seat, contact the Office of Continuing Education at (404) 527-7766 or email scaswell@itc.edu.

5. Raising Expectations invites you to Register for the Partnership Reception on Thursday, August 19, 5 – 7 p.m. at John F. Kennedy Middle School, 225 James P. Brawley Drive, Atlanta 30314. Find out about this mentoring tutoring program that aims to help young people be the best they can be at Raising Expectations To register, call 678-768-4932 or email rsvp@raisingexpectations.org. To view the invitation and menu, visit Invite

6. The Beatitudes Society develops and sustains emerging Christian leaders as they build a progressive network for justice, compassion, and peace as expressed in the Beatitudes. A MeetUp for Progressive Christian Leaders, Thursday, August 19 - 5:30 PM. MeetUps offer an informal, regular forum of companionship, leisure, and strategic thinking for progressive Christians and connects progressive Christians in local communities to a growing network of Christians across the country. Connecting facilitates the sharing of best practices, liturgical and issue-based resources and develops an organic relationship between progressive Christian seminarians and pastors, activists and professionals.Thursday, August 19, 5:30 p.m., Thinking Man Tavern, 537 W Howard Avenue in Decatur. Let them know if you’re coming at MeetUp

7. Remember to check out restaurant listings and eat out on August 19 to support Communities In Schools, Marietta/Cobb — help increase the graduation rate.

8. Please join Street GRACE on Saturday, August 21, for an incredible Serve, Learn and Volunteer Day. Join with Jars of Clay at work in the Pittsburg neighborhood. Jars of Clay Outreach is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization providing social services and outreach programs to meet physical, spiritual, and long-term needs in their community. 60 volunteers are needed. Register for an area where you have the expertise to complete the task needed. August 21, 9 a.m. to noon at Jars of Clay, 937 Sims Street, Atlanta 30310.

9. Do you know a Latino family who would like to have better relationships? On Saturday August 21, Immaculate Heart Catholic Church is offering a daylong workshop designed for parents (single or married) and their adolescent kids 13 to 18 years of age. The objective is better relationships, better communication, and a happier and healthier family environment. The cost is $70 per family. For more information call (678) 363-3079 or email renovacionconyugalgeorgia@yahoo.com. Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 2855 Briarcliff Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30329.

10. Street GRACE, a non-denominational alliance of churches, volunteers, and community partners dedicated to the eradication of the commercial sexual exploitation of children in the state of Georgia, invites pastors for an information session where they can learn more about this issue and learn how their churches can get involved on Thursday, August 26, 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army Kroc Corps Community Center, 967 Dewey Street, Atlanta 30310. For more information visit StreetGRACE.

11. When was the last time you had an experience that was soul satisfying? Get a taste of the exciting 30-week adult formation program that has energized Christians around the nation to a renewed commitment to love and serve the world. Jack Jezreel, founder of JustFAITH, will be leading the introduction on August 28. The suggested donation is $20 with lunch provided. The JustFAITH program has been in the Archdiocese since 2005 with over 250 graduates from several parishes across the Archdiocese. For more information or to register visit Catholic Charities

12, Remember the big gathering on August 29, United Ministers Alliance of Metropolitan Atlanta Come Together Fifth Sunday Service with Dr. R. L. White, 4 p.m. at Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Lithonia. For directions call the church at 770-981-3800

13. Theologian and author John Dominic Crossan will present a series of four lectures examining the theme of ‘’God and Violence: The Normalcy of Empire and the Ambiguity of the Bible,’’ September 10-11, 2010 at Piedmont College in Demorest. The talks are open to the public, and the cost for the series is $75 which includes lunch on Saturday. For more information or to register, contact Walton Smith, 706-754-0883, or Ashley Cleere, 706-778-3000 extension 1179. Additional information is at Piedmont.

14. Spanish language classes for adults will be offered Sept. 13-Oct. 20 at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church and School, 805 Mt. Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs. A beginner's class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and a multi-level conversation class on Monday and Wednesday mornings are included. For information contact hpatrick@eslgeorgia.net or 404-531-4155.

15. Someone Who Cares Inc. of Atlanta is offering General Education Development, GED Classes beginning September 13, 2010. If you are interested in enrolling and need more information, please call 678-921-2706. Classes have a size limit, so register early! Someone Who Cares Inc. of Atlanta is located at 1950 Spectrum Circle, Suite A-140 Marietta, GA 30067.

16. An iconography workshop will be offered Mondays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 13 at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 4755 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody. All necessary equipment will be supplied, including prepared icon boards, brushes, paints and gold leaf. For information including cost and registration, go to Ordersaintanthony.org or e-mail Brother Kenneth Hosley at br.kenneth@gmail.com.

17. Do you love the land? Would you like to work in closer partnership with God’s Earth? Registration is open for the third Permaculture Design Course, September 18-30, at Koinonia Farm. For more information on this dynamic course, contact Sarah Prendergast sarah@koinoniapartners.org.

18. The North Georgia United Methodist Conference is hosting its Annual Men's Spiritual Retreat at Rock Eagle September 24-26, 2010. Plan now to attend this great weekend of spiritual renewal, fellowship, worship, and food. Keynote Speaker is Bishop King, Episcopal Leader of the South Georgia Conference and President of the General Commission on United Methodist Men. Register here.

19. Dr. Carmen Acevedo Butcher will deliver the 4th Annual Jane Baird Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Cathedral of St Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. Her topic is ‘’Ancient Christian Practices Bringing Peace to Life: Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina.’’ Named Georgia Author of the Year in the creative non-fiction/inspirational category for her translation of ‘’The Cloud of Unknowing with the Book of Privy Council’’, she is the author of ‘’A Little Daily Wisdom: Christian Women Mystics, Hildegard of Bingen: A Spiritual Reader’’ and ‘’Following Christ: A Lenten Reader to Stretch Your Soul’’. The lecture is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. R.s.v.p. to 404-237-7582 or cbs3@mindspring.com.

20. Georgia Interfaith Power and Light has officially launched Power Wise. Visit the GIPL blog to read all about the first audit at North Springs United Methodist Church in Sandy Springs. Low cost energy assessments for congregations across the state conducted by professional energy auditors will provide personalized Energy Audit Reports to help congregations save energy. For congregations with fewer resources, Matching Grants of up to $25,000 help embrace energy efficiency. Visit RCCAtl.org for Press Release and GIPL to learn more and find out how your congregation can sign up.

21. Christians for Comprehensive Immigration Reform offers a free movie REEL Images of Immigration: A Film Guide to Understanding Faith and Immigration.


22. Catholic Charities Atlanta’s Pregnancy, Parenting & Adoption Program offers professional counseling, assistance with decision making, problem solving, and goal setting for expectant parents in making a positive plan for their unborn child (parenting, adoption, or kinship care). Services are free of charge without obligation, regardless of the plan the client chooses. Contact 404-885-7274 or 770-790-3119 (English/Spanish)

23. Join Be The One Run to benefit patients who need a marrow transplant from an unrelated donor. Atlanta will host the first-ever Be The One Run on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010 at Atlantic Station. Every step walkers and runners take will help patients with diseases like leukemia and lymphoma receive the marrow transplant they need. A special effort is being made to reach out to the Atlanta area faith community to join in this fundraising walk/run event. Many congregations in Georgia are very connected to marrow donation and have held drives to recruit potential marrow donors to Be The Match Registry®. Now, there is another way to serve. Visit BeTheOne to find out all about this. More on this and about the National Bone Marrow Donor Program at RCCAtl.org Through Be The Match Foundation, Be The One Run raises funds to help patients with uninsured treatment costs, support marrow transplant research, and add more volunteer potential marrow donors to Be The Match Registry, increasing the chances that more patients find their match. Each year 10,000 patients need a marrow transplant but have no donor match in their family. They depend on Be The Match .

24. ‘’Preaching the Law in the Christ Haunted South’’. We were fascinated by Bishop Julian Gordy’s reflection published in the ‘’Journal of Lutheran Ethics’’.

25. GALEO and the Georgia Latino Vote 2010 are engaged in a massive voter mobilization effort to register 100,000 new Latino voters in time for the 2010 Election. To learn more and to watch the innovative video ads, visit Orale10.com.

26. Earth Covenant Ministry, a partnership among congregations of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta and other faith-based organizations and individuals responding to the biblical and denominational call to renew right relationship with God’s Earth, is now on facebook.



Antioch Bible College Institute and Seminary Fall Schedule is now available. Please contact Dr. Edward G. Kirsche, Sr. at drkirsche@mindspring.com if you would like that information.

Request a Fall Schedule for Carver Bible College from Ms. Bertha Mack at bmack@carver.edu

1. Street GRACE Monthly Meeting from 1-3pm at North Avenue Presbyterian Church. Thursday, August 5. Looking forward to a Saturday, August 21, Serve, Learn and Volunteer Day on Saturday, September 4, and the Street GRACE and 104.7 The Fish largest, free one-day concert in Atlanta—Celebrate Freedom at Jim R. Miller Park. To volunteer, go to StreetGRACE.org and register for a shift.

2. Georgia Coalition to Get out the Vote Mass Meeting with speaker Dr. Carlton P. Byrd, Pastor, Atlanta-Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Thursday, August 5, 7 p.m., at Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 2295 Benjamin E. Mays Dr., SW, Atlanta, 30311. For the Primary Runoff of Tuesday, August 10. GCGV calls on all ministers to encourage members of their congregations across the State of Georgia to return to the polls on Tuesday, August 10, and vote for the candidate of their choice. For more information 1-866-OURVOTE GACGOTV@GMAIL.COM or 404-788-4542 or 404-372-1894

3. ‘’Countdown to Zero’’, commemoration of the bombing of Hiroshima, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and made a splash at the Cannes Film Festival. WAND invites you to see this movie for free on August 5 at 7 p.m. at Landmark Midtown Arts Cinema, 931 Monroe Circle NE, Atlanta GA 30308. Discussion afterwards! Just email or call Nichole at WAND and she will reserve tickets for individuals (2 per person) or groups - up to 20. nichole@wand.org or Nichole Arnault at 404 524-5999.

4. This Saturday, August 7, Blueprint Church will be teaming up with Briarlake Church to renovate Blueprint’s sanctuary and children’s ministry areas. Work begins at 9:00 a.m. --they’re looking for volunteers. No particular expertise is required just a willingness to work. Lunch will be provided. Contact the church at 404-963-1209 or email Dena Burress at dena@Blueprintchurch.org.

5. Cascade United Methodist Church is holding open auditions on Saturday, August 7, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. for the first annual Youth Worship Talent Competition. The winner of the competition will win $500, 1 hour of studio time and be a featured performer at the
Youth Explosion B.O.W.!!, August 13-15, 2010. Enter today by emailing youthexplosion4@gmail.com. See all information at CascadeUMC.org.

6. The Cobb Summer Singers will perform Mozart's Solemn Vespers with chamber orchestra and soloists at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 8, at St. Catherine's Episcopal Church, 571 Holt Road, Marietta 30068. Also on the program are Rachmaninov, Biebl, and a selection of rousing spirituals. The concert is free; donations will be accepted, and the community is invited.

7. Faith AME Zion Church 7 Days of Outreach, August 8-14. All are welcome. Sunday Aug 8- Hometown Heroes Celebration, Monday Aug 9 - Back to School at Fain Elementary, Tuesday Aug 10 - Faith Boutique (Free Clothing/Shoes/Small Household Goods Giveaway), Wednesday Aug 11 - Helping Hands a Achor Center, Thursday Aug 12 Free Community Fellowship Meal, Friday Aug 13 Sundown Cinema, Saturday Aug 14 Faith Block Party 11a.m. – 4 p.m. and HYPE Fest 7-11 p.m. (Sponsored by District 10 Ministerial Alliance) .Faith is located 38 Hamilton E. Holmes Dr. Atlanta 30311. See FaithAMEZion.org or contact the church office at -404-691-4075.

8. ABLE Leadership Training for Clergy and Faith Leaders, Friday, August 13, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Absalom Jones Center, Atlanta University Center, 807 Fair St. SW, Atlanta 30314. ABLE (Atlantans Building Leadership for Empowerment) will be leading this training for leaders who want to help their institutions thrive while creating justice and equality in their communities. Learn the skills necessary to harness the power within your congregation to collectively make a difference in decisions that affect the lives of the members. For more information, please contact Sherita Edwards at 678- 271-7443.

9. Every religious tradition has teachings that can be roadblocks or resources for survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence. What Advocates Need to Know: Working with Muslim Women from Faith Trust Institute will help you understand the intersections of cultural context, religious beliefs and domestic violence. This live webinar begins at 3:00 p.m. EST on August 18 and costs only $15. More at FaithTrustInstitute.org

10. Dine out and support kids on Thursday, August 19, 2010, Join Communities In Schools of Marietta/Cobb and the Georgia Restaurant Association in the ‘’Fifth Annual Dine Out For Kids’’ event. Communities In Schools is the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization. Proceeds will help provide more after-school, youth leadership, and literacy programs . It will also help to strengthen Cobb County Performance Learning Centers — small high schools geared toward students who are not succeeding in the traditional school setting. Visit DineOut for restaurant listings in your area. Restaurants will be added until Wednesday, August 18. So check back often.

11. August 22 revised common lectionary Isaiah selection is on hunger. Over 36.2 million Americans, including over 12 million children, suffer from hunger or live on the edge of hunger. The North Carolina Council of Churches ‘’ Acts of Faith’’ ecumenical resource for pastors and religious leaders offers lectionary-based worship aids focusing on themes of justice and is available online. While the references may be to facts in NC the theme is universal. ActsofFaith

12. Lutheran Services of Georgia will honor local community heroes at its ‘’Heroes of Hope, Healing and Strength Dinner’’ at the 755 Club, Turner Field, Thursday evening August 26. Honorees include John Schuerholz, President of the Atlanta Braves. Lutheran Services of Georgia provides help to people in need through adoption, foster care, refugee resettlement, disabilities assistance and disaster response programs. Tickets are available by calling Mary Kay Kates at 678-686-9601 or visiting LSGA.org.

13. Every fifth Sunday the United Ministers Alliance of Metropolitan Atlanta brings its churches together for a joint worship service. Mark your calendars for the August 29 ‘’United Ministers Alliance Fifth Sunday Churches Come Together Day’’ when Dr. R. L. White, accomplished musician, songwriter, social activist, civil rights leader, and founder and pastor of the Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church will be guest speaker. The service will be at 4 p.m. at Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Lithonia. Call the church at 770-981-3800 for directions. August 29, 2010.

14. Why Pray? September 10 - 12 2010, Friday 6 p.m. until Sunday 11:00 a.m. St. Mary’s Sewanee. What does prayer do? Change God? Change you? Change things?. Why are petitions from equally good people met with opposite results? How does biblical prayer compare with that of other peoples? Explore these and other questions during this session on biblical prayer. Information at StMarys

15. Barbara Brown Taylor, ‘’Sabbath Practice, the Sacred Art of Stopping’’, Saturday, September 11, 2010, Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Rd. NW, Atlanta. Gathering at 8:30 through Noon Day Prayer with homily by the speaker. Registration is $35. There will be limited seating due to the discussion format so please register early at Episcopal. Nancy Armstrong at narmstrong@episcopalatlanta.org will answer questions

16. The Rt. Rev. John Shelby Spong, liberal Chrsitian, critical thinker, provocative author and speaker, and bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey from 1978 to 2000, will lead a five-part program on ‘’Building a New Christianity for a New World,’’ September 16-19 in Atlanta. Visit RCCAtl.org for details of this exciting event and registration procedures. Seating will be limited for the programs that include discussion so look it over now.

17. Dr. Harry Wendt, author of the ‘’Crossways Bible Studies’’, will lead a training workshop for those interested in offering Crossways courses in their congregations - open to pastors, Christian Education leaders, lay members - anyone with a passion for teaching the Bible. September 27-29, 2010, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, in Woodstock, Ga. For cost and registration information contact Crossways Int'l at 1-800-257-7308 or Michelle Angalet, Associate in Ministry at Good Shepherd Woodstock, 770-924-7286, or michelle.angalet-gslc@comcast.net.

18. Backpack drive is underway for refugee children served through RRISA Refugee Resettlement & Immigration Services in Atlanta. Can you help? For a list of supplies to include for elementary school students, as well as middle and high school students see BackpackDrive.

19. ‘’Prayers of the People’’ is an annual prayer guide beginning in September 2010 and ending August 2011. Each month introduces different prayer practices, includes four weekly prayer requests, Scripture, and more. This is free from CBF but may be just what you are looking for even if you do not have a Baptist congregation. CBF.

20. A Future. Not a Past. Informs us that Craigslist is making a $36 million profit from their Adult Services section; this online platform is intertwined with the commercial sexual exploitation of teen girls across the U.S. Tell Craigslist how you feel about that at Action.

21. Position Open at The Open Door Community. In exchange for free apartment space and meals, use of a car and cell phone, the community is looking for a couple to be in charge of the community's building each weekend from 12:30 p.m. Thursday through 8:30 am on Sunday. General responsibilities include answering the door and phone, accepting food and donations, sorting and distributing mail to residents, etc. This position is perfect for graduate or seminary students. For more information please contact Sarah Humphrey, 404-874-4906.
OpenDoor.org

22. Summer storm season has begun- Be prepared. The Metro Atlanta RSVP Volunteer Program has speakers who are available to make free educational presentations to your senior groups on topics that will help older adults live independent healthy lifestyles. ‘’How to be Prepared for Emergencies & Disasters’’ is one topic. See others at the link below and find a request form there as well. For more information call 404 463-3119 or email enaumann@atlantaregional.com. RSVP.

23. The Board of Trustees of The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) has called the Rev. Dr. Ronald Edward Peters as its eighth President. Dr. Peters commented, “I look forward, with great joy, to working with the ITC board, faculty, staff, and students as we move together toward the long, bright, and glorious future of this exceptional institution of theological learning and leadership.” Read complete information at ITC.edu For more information or interviews 404-527-7718.

24. Catholic Charities Atlanta’s Pregnancy, Parenting & Adoption Program offers Parent Talk, a resource for new parents who need pregnancy and parenting education, who need to prepare for a new baby and need extra support, or who have a 6 month old infant or younger. Parent Talk will help provide a healthy and secure environment in which to raise a child. Contact Catholic Charities at 404/885-7274, or 404/885-7466.

25. Read about the upcoming meeting of the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide and download a registration form at RCCAtl.org . This meeting will present important research valuable to the general public and to professionals.

26. You can now visit the Georgia Coalition to Prevent Genocide on facebook at
GCPG.

27. The Episcopal Order of St. Helena has announced its fall and winter schedule of programs at the convent in Augusta. Included are workshops dealing with spirituality & health, iconography, retreats and more. For the full schedule see OSH.org. You may call 706-798-5201, ext. 1, or Email AugustaConvent@comcast.net for additional information.

28. Sign up free on Twitter and follow us tweet the Bible one chapter at a time @RCCAtl


1. Understanding Domestic Violence in the Latino Culture: What Advocates Need to Know, July 21, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. EST. This webinar will provide you with a deeper understanding of how the cultural background of a Latina survivor impacts her responses to domestic violence and how advocacy styles affect our work with a Latina survivor. This webinar is part of the 2010 Summer Webinar Series sponsored by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. Information at FaithTrust.

2. The regular monthly meeting of the Coalition for the Homeless Mentally ill will hear from Dr. Paul Bolster this afternoon, Wednesday, July 21, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 16th Street at Peachtree Street, Room 156. Dr. Paul Bolster is Executive Director, Ga. Supportive Housing Association, a consulting business committed to expanding access to new and rehabilitated housing connected to services. His organization sees clients who are committed to ending chronic homelessness in their community and believe that supportive housing is a valuable tool. All are invited to attend, participate and ask questions.
3. Remember Theology on Tap speaker series for young adults 18-40, single and married, a casual forum where friends of all denominations gather for straight talk on faith and daily life. The last summer gathering is tonight. Read more YAM.

4. Meeting God in, of All Places, Church, the topic this Sunday, July 25, at Central Presbyterian Church is Scripture, the Community and Howard Thurman's Grandmother How is scripture and worship connected to Howard Thurman's grandmother and why does that matter? 201 Washington Street, SW, across from the State Capitol Building. 9:45 a.m. Margaret Aymer Oget, Leader. See CPCAtlanta for more.

5. The husband-and-wife co-pastors of Druid Hills Baptist Church will preach on consecutive Sundays, July 25 and August 1, on “Day 1.” The Rev. Dr. Graham B. Walker, Jr., is also professor of theology and philosophy at McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University, Atlanta. The Rev. Mimi Walker is also adjunct professor of spiritual formation at McAfee and the campus pastor. For more information, call toll free 888-411-Day-1 or check Day1.

6. Cobb Faith Partnership General Meeting is next Wednesday, July 28, at Turner Chapel AME Church, 492 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta. Lunch, provided by CAMP, is at 11:45 a.m. with the meeting following at Noon. Come for networking, fellowship, and information-sharing. Bring a guest or two and don't forget to bring your old cell phones and ink cartridges for recycling. Pam Perkins, Executive Director of the Interfaith Children's Movement, will speak about efforts being made on behalf of Georgia's Children.

7. Free Webinar A Place at the Table: Prohibitions on Sharing Food with People Experiencing Homelessness, Thursday, July 29, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT. The National Law Center and the National Coalition for the Homeless will host this webinar to discuss topics explored a recently released report focused on cities that have created ordinances, policies, and tactics to limit groups from sharing food with homeless people and highlights alternatives to those restrictions Register here. For more information about registration, please contact Sarah Shubitowski at the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty by calling 202-638-2535.

8. MyPlace an art event celebrating neighborhood and place produced by the Emmaus House Community Arts Middle School Summer Camp. The photography and theatre performances document and interpret the artists' summer-long exploration of the role of neighborhood and place in their lives. Friday, July 30, 2010, Four Corners Park, 1040 Crew St., SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. with performance at 7. R.s.v.p. for dinner to Beverly Banks-Greene at 404-525-5948. In case of rain, the dinner and events will take place at Emmaus House, 1017 Hank Aaron Drive.

9. 9 to 5 Atlanta Working Women wants members and supporters to come out and help devise a plan to reach, register, and mobilize as many voters in Georgia as possible. There will be free food and refreshments as you share your creative ideas about how making Georgia the best it can be. Tuesday, August 3, 6- 8 p.m., 501 Pulliam St, Suite 344, Please RSVP by e-mail to charmaine@9to5.org or phone at 404-222-0037.

10. Thrive! is coming up soon, August 7, with a new presentation "Beyond the Diagnosis: Worries, Doubts and Fears.” This workshop does require pre-registration as seating is limited. And, don't forget about the Peer Guidance Program. Certified Peer Guides/Counselors are on staff daily to help clients with up to date information, referrals, or just a listening ear. Walk-ins and call-ins are welcome. See AIDSAllianceAtlanta.org or call 404-659-2437.

11. United Methodist Men Braves Night. Come out for an affordable night at the ballpark and great fellowship in the old-fashioned Methodist style. Information is available and tickets may be purchased at NGCUMM August 28, Saturday, 4:10 p.m., Braves play Florida Marlins.

12. ‘’No More Either/Or: Bridging Community and System Responses to Domestic Violence’’ is the theme of the Georgia Commission on Family Violence 16th Annual Statewide Conference, September 12-14, 2010. Registra