August 7 to January 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.

Chamber Music Series for the community at Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive NW, on Sunday afternoons at three o’clock.

Stand for Peace with WAND every Friday at noon. Colony Square at Peachtree and Fifteenth Streets.

Night of Healing Prayer — Riverstone Church in Kennesaw the last Thursday night of each month. Anyone desiring healing prayer may come anytime between 7 and 9 PM. All prayer needs are handled in a loving, confidential, and respectful way. For more information, visit Riverstone’s website Riverstone and click the tab What’s happening at Riverstone?

First Christian Church of Decatur and Gentle Spirit Christian Church of Atlanta come together to offer 6:47 Communion in Community Sunday evening worship. Services take place 6:47 PM in the Chapel at 601 West Ponce de Leon Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30030. All offerings received over and above the expenses of opening the chapel each week will go to a joint benevolence fund used to help meet the needs of the community for rent, medication, utilities, food, and transportation. This worship experience offers the opportunity for all God’s children to return to a spiritual space without ties of denominationalism, dogma, or creeds. The service is intentional in its open and affirming invitation to the community regardless of theology, faith practice, standing or lack of standing in a church. GentleSpirit DecaturDisciples

Bread for the World, Atlanta Metro group, monthly meeting each third Saturday at Cafe 458 on Edgewood Avenue from 9 to 10:30 AM to study current hunger issues and work on the offering of letters campaign. Contact name Elaine
Davies at elainedavies@bellsouth.net or 404-247-9467.

The BeltLine Partnership is now accepting reservations for BeltLine tours. Tours are conducted on Friday and Saturday mornings beginning at the Inman Park MARTA Station. Participants should arrive at the station no later than 9:15 AM. Tours depart at 9:30 AM and return by 12:30 PM. Reservations are required. To reserve a seat please visit Beltline Or, call 404-446-4400 to leave a message with your name, phone number, email address, and preferred tour date.

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June-August ‘’Telling the Old, Old Story: Communicating the Word of God through the Ages’’ Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting theologians and guest speakers from Candler School of Theology and beyond as a part of a Consolidated Adult Summer Sunday School. Sundays, 9:45-10:45 a.m., June 6 through August 15. Stories, prophets, history, songs, and preaching from beloved figures of the faith. For speakers and more information, visit Glenn Memorial UMC.

August 23 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.

August 23 Young Adult Week begins on Wednesday at Cascade United Methodist Church. Find out all about it at Young Adult Week

August 24 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.

August 24 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

August 24 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.

August 26 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.

August 26. 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.

August 28 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.

August 28 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.

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
RCCAtl.org

August 28 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.

August 28 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

August 28 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.

August 28 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.

August 29 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.

August 29 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.

August 29. 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.

August 31Interfaith 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.

September 1 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.

September 3 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.

September 5 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
RCCAtl.org

September 5 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.

September 5. 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.
Sepetember 7. 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.

September 8. 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.

September 8. 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.

September 9. 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.

September 10. 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.

September 10-11 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.

Sept 10-12 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

September 11 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.

Sept 11 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

September 11- 12. 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.

September 11. 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.

September 12-14 ‘’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. Registration is open at ACTEVA.com

September 13 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.

September 13 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.

September 13 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.

September 14, 21, 28. 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.

September 16 September Pastors Breakfast Dialogue at Candler School of Theology on September 16, 7:30 a.m. 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.

Sept 16-19 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.

September 18-30 7. 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.

September 18-21, 2010, Peace for the World's Children: 2010 Lake Junaluska Peace Conference. The plight and promise of children will be featured during the 2010 Lake Junaluska Peace Conference. Keynote speaker presentations and workshops will promote strong advocacy for children. Peace Register by the end of July.

September 19. 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.

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

Sept 21 ‘’Crunch Time in the Small Church’’, a Webinar Series with Alice Mann, Senior Alban Consultant at
What Choices Do We Have? Evaluating the Options in a Time of Transition Tuesday, September 21, 2:00 p.m. EDT

September 22 "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.

September 24-26 The 2010 Spiritual Retreat from the North Georgia Conference United Methodist Men is on NGCUMM at Annual Men's Spiritual Retreat at Rock Eagle September 24-26, 2010, Mark your calendars and make plans for this great weekend of spiritual renewal, fellowship, worship and food.

September 25 2010 Neighborhood Summit will be held on Saturday, September 25, at the Loudermilk Center in downtown Atlanta. The Summit is a daylong event created to foster relationships among community leaders and nonprofit executives by providing them with a forum to meet, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Last year's event drew 500 participants. The cost for the event is $20.00 per person- discounted to $10 for students and seniors). Visit the Civic League at for more information. You can contact the Neighborhood Summit coordinator, Shirlene Anderson at 404-277-0664 or shirleneanderson@bellsouth.net.

September 25 and October 2. 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.

Sept 27-29 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

Sept 29 ‘’Crunch Time in the Small Church’’, a Webinar Series with Alice Mann, Senior Alban Consultant at
Let's Not Go It Alone Merger and Cluster Approaches
Wednesday, September 29, 2:00 p.m. EDT

September 30 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.

October 4 A benefit golf tournament is planned this fall to raise funds and awareness for the Church of the Common Ground, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta that provides a haven and a worshipping community for people who are homeless. The Church of the Common Ground Golf Classic will be Monday, Oct. 4, at The Golfers’ Club at Fort McPherson, southwest of Atlanta. The tournament will have a scramble format and offer individual as well as team awards. The individual entry fee is $125, which covers green fees, golf cart and lunch. Registration is now underway. To download a flier and registration or sponsorship/donation form, click GOLF. For more information and to register a foursome, contact Nick Papadakis, 404-0832, or nickpapadakis@bellsouth.net.

Oct. 7-9 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

October 7 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.

October 8-10 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.

October 10 Micah2010 Campaign - 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.

October 17 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

Oct 22-23 Save the date for Traditional Churches finding God’s Way in a Changing World. Oct 22-23 in Wilmington, NC. All denominations and unaffiliated congregations are welcome. More information at Hopeful Imagination.

October 22. 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.

Oct 23.’’ The Search for Hope and Meaning: Spirituality for the Real World’’. The Cathedral of St. Philip is pleased to announce that Kathleen Norris, award winning poet, writer and author of New York Times best sellers ‘’The Cloister Walk, Dakota: A Spiritual Geography, Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith,’’ and ‘’The Virgin of Bennington’’, will speak at a day long spirituality conference on Saturday October 23, 2010. Put it on your calendar. Registration will begin in August.

October 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.


November 1-3. 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

Dec 1-4 2010 Youth Worker Summit: Sacred Space for Youth Workers will be held in December 1-4 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The ecumenical gathering will bring together youth ministry leaders from congregations across the country for a time of continuing education, resourcing and networking, and time apart to renew their spirit and energy for working with youth throughout the year in retreats, mission trips, and youth gatherings. This is an initiative of the The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. For more information visit YWSummit.