Congratulations to Collie Burnett, Jr., President and CEO of Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters an original member of the Regional Council of Churches. He has been named to the Atlanta Business League list of Men of Influence for 2010--men who have demonstrated their commitment to the citizenry of Metro Atlanta by maintaining significant involvement and participation in community and civic activities.

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Bible Study Children's Christian Formation Church Administration Infertility Creation Care Devotionals Disability Worship Seasonal Resources and more...

Select Read More for an ecletic assortment of resources for education, training, and other uses in congregations.

Atlanta Belvedere Seventh Day Adventist Church

Visit Atlanta Belvedere S.D.A. Church OnLine or come to 3567 Covington Highway in Decatur to experience fresh and evolving worship; Atlanta Belvedere S.D.A. is always seeking God's will in finding new ways to make worship meaningful. Worship is a time of special encounter between God and the people he created and loves.
Dr. Denton Rhone is Senior Minister of this congregation which says,We do not believe in leaving you at the baptistery, we make ourselves a home for all. Here you will, meet friends, laugh, talk and bond.

Roll of RCCA MEMBERS

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Volunteering in Georgia Profile

Faith Resources for Gulf Oil Disaster

A letter from The Co-Chairs, Board, and Staff Members of the Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta To Congregations in the Atlanta region. April 22, on the uncivil political climate in the United States.

Georgia Becomes The First State To Join The National 100,000 Homes Campaign

Labor Day Worship Resources

We gather this Labor Day weekend to celebrate the work that people do and the gift of work that God has given us. Several denominations and the National Council of Churches offer resources for worship and educational programs. Interfaith Worker Justice and the AFL-CIO sponsor the Labor in the Pulpits program on Labor Day weekend to raise awareness of the need for economic justice in our communities.

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The Federal Trade Commission works with churches, community groups, and organizations to provide information that helps consumers protect themselves against scams and make wise buying decisions. Read more...

I’ve come to see that unquestioned... theology is almost like a bondage or prison – no freedom to form new ideas.
from a participant in the Certificate in Theological Studies at Metro State Prison for Women,

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Metro Atlanta Chapter Townhall Meeting

The Regional Council of Churches is a sponsor with FAMA, the Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta, of the August 4 lunch time meeting focusing on the Georgia Domestic Violence Fatality Review Project. Not a captivating title but a significant finding in Georgia’s domestic violence fatality cases is the presence of faith communities in the lives or victims, abusers, and their families. Good intentions in counseling a potential abuser or victim are not enough. This luncheon is particularly appropriate for clergy and those who counsel families in a faith setting. A follow-up training will be offered. Host congregation is Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta 30327. A kosher lunch will be available for $10. R.s.v.p. to worldpilgrims@bellsouth.net

Their rabbi was the closest advisor for a family who had recently immigrated to the U.S. Two months before the murder...

Because you have faith, you can bring hope

Did you know there are over seventy different life threatening diseases where the only cure is a bone marrow or cord blood transplant? Although blood cancers like leukemia are the most commonly known, bone marrow transplants also treat sickle cell and many auto immune disorders.

Call and Response

Information about copyrights for congregations from the Evagelical Lutheran Church in America Southeastern Synod Office. Associate in Ministry Jeanette Burgess is the author of this piece.

Real People, Real Needs

June 20 is World Refugee Day, a day to remember the millions in our world who have been forcibly uprooted ...

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Faith Community Nursing – Whole Person Health

A Faith-based Educational Opportunity for Registered Nurses

For Earth Day 2010 an Evening Prayer from the Greek Orthodox tradition

The Southeastern Institute on Chemical Dependency

Summer Institute

Haiti Select Read More for a list of reliable relief and charitable organizations at work in Haiti, many are faith-based. The underlined names are live links.

Looking for Work?

Select Read More for a list of career ministries in the area and Fulton county's Workforce Development services.
Some Good News about Jobs in Georgia

Safe America Foundation offers a number of different programs on teen driving safety and drivers education.

We believe that entire communities and the world can be transformed ...

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and visit Faith&Light for information on the groups of people with developmental disabilities and their families and friends that met regularly to worship and celebrate.

Current Scholarship Opportunities

Dr. Gerald L. Durley and Dr. George B. Wirth were pleased to welcome a full house to breakfast with the Archbishop on April 15, 2010. If you were in attendance and would like a copy of the Archbishop's address on power and leaadership please call this office. (404)523-5554 ext 231.

R.s.v.p. to ecarter@rccatl.org

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Media-Savvy Online Bible Study Launched

21st Century Challenges in Sex Therapy

presented by Dr. William Stayton, Morehouse School of Medicine

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The 30-Minute Seminary Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. on AIB-TV

Prison Ministry and Renentry

In Progress

Godly Play

Juvenile Sexual Exploitation in Atlanta

A Future. Not A Past. Stop the Prostitution of Children in Georgia A Future. Not A Past.

Stop the Prostitution of Children in Georgia

Advocacy Update

AFutureNotAPast SB304 Testimony

Perfecting the Language
There's a committee substitute in the works for SB 304. It does not open the prostitution criminal code section at all but is an alternative way to connect child victims of commercial sexual exploitation with much needed restorative services. It instead charts a clear path for child sex trafficking victims through juvenile court, and recognizes the child s status as a victim of sexual exploitation. Revised language will ensure child victims are admitted into the statewide system of care, while preserving the child s eligibility for victim compensation funds.
What You Can Do
Please call the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and ask them to support the Committee Substitute to Senate Bill 304 & bring it up for a vote soon! Names and Numbers at Read More

Legislative Update 2010 Legislative Priorities are located at Read More.

To Report any information about exploitation of children in our area

City of Atlanta Dear John Hotline 404-379-3602
Statewide Tip Line 404-577-8477
National Center For Missing and Exploited Children Hotline 1-800-THE-LOST

Hidden in Plain View:The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Girls in Atlanta Click on link for the Report commissioned by the Office of the Mayor.

As a national transportation center, Atlanta unwittingly provides a venue for child sexual forced labor. There are countless convenient ways to traffic children in and out of the city to be exploited by a revolving market of customers who travel to and from Atlanta for business and sporting events.

Help for Church and Synagogue Libraries

Counting All Souls

A Special message from Mayor Kasim Reed for leaders of faith congregations - download a palm card to print out at Reed-Census Palm >

Please encourage the members of your faith community to complete and mail back their 2010 Census forms.

Better roads. Better schools. Better healthcare. More than $400 billion in Federal funds will be dispersed to communities based on the Census. A complete and accurate count is critical to our community's getting irs fair share. This opportunity won't come along again for another 10 years! So it really is in our hands. Please take the time to complete the questions when the Census arrives in your mailbox in March. And help spread the word about how important these 10 simple questions - and 10 short minutes – are for our community.

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April 22, 2010 is Earth Day

The Elders

An independent group of eminent global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity.

Click on the name to go to their website and read about recent work on Haiti, peace, women's issues, and more.

Increase your awareness of global issues during this eight-week discussion series. GCIV serves as the state coordinator for the Great Decisions Program. In this role we organize discussion groups and lecture series that give participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of world affairs. Topics change annually, and are based on the Foreign Policy Association’s nonpartisan briefing book.
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VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

Want to help provide thousands of dollars to your neighbors in need? Sign-up now to become a volunteer with VITA for the 2010 Tax Season! The Atlanta Prosperity Campaign is recruiting volunteers now to participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for upcoming tax season. Volunteers helped prepare over 12,200 tax returns with $15+ million in refunds during 2009 Tax Season; with your help we could do much more to serve Metro-Atlanta low-to-moderate income working families. Volunteer opportunities are available at more than 40 VITA sites in 10 metro counties. No prior financial experience necessary, but required training will be offered for all volunteer positions except interpreters.
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Peace Next an interreligious movement from the Parliament for World Religions.

Article on FaithWorks

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The Furniture Bank provide free essential household furniture to individuals and families that are moving out of homeless shelters, living with HIV/AIDS or fleeing domestic violence situations.

Do you spend most of your day at your computer or sitting at a desk? Do you begin the day by checking your Email? If the days just get away and you find little time for prayer or meditation, visit some of these web sites designed for daily devotions. We have included the prayer site of the Irish Jesuits, Forward Day by Day, a group of Carmelites who pray over the news, and other interesting and inspiring sites. We would love to hear about your favorite on-line prayer site. Select Read More to find the sites.

Denominational and Judicatory Websites

US Religious Landscape Survey from The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life Part II is now available

Emory’s Candler School of Theology has released A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art, a new DVD presentation that blends the school’s extensive collection of the art of John August Swanson with the well-known biblical narratives of Christmas presented by beloved teachers and scholars from the faculty.