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Still Waters United Methodist Church

Roll of RCCA MEMBERS

Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

100 Edgewood Avenue, Suite 812

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

404-523-5554 ext 231

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Doug Gatlin, Acting ED
Ethel Ware Carter, Program Director
Dawn Price, Temple Testimonies
Brian Wilson, Homeless Ministry Connection
Send your email address to ecarter@rccatl.org

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Volunteering in Georgia Profile

DIAKONIA World Assembly 2009 is happening this summer in Atlanta and you’re invited to get involved. Diakonia:Crossroads of Grace…Revive & Reconcile

What is DIAKONIA? DIAKONIA World Federation today constitutes an ecumenical network of diaconal groups. It was founded in the Netherlands in 1947 as a symbol of reconciliation after the experience of World War II. Diaconal work establishes a connection between church and society. It overcomes denominational boundaries. It is committed to furthering mutual relationships of respect and solidarity by working together. For information or to register for the assembly, go to Diakonia. Select read More to find out about volunteering.

AARP Walgreens Wellness Tour Free Health Screenings in July

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Real People, Real Needs

June 20 is World Refugee Day, a day to remember the millions in our world who have been forcibly uprooted by persecution and violence. Many will never be able to return home. Many will never be able to live in safety – unless a U.S. community takes them in. These are real people with real needs for protection:

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Keys to your Dream

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Open House

and a

Homebuyer Education Workshop.

Pentecost is the festival when Christians celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is celebrated on the Sunday 50 days after Easter. Pentecost is regarded as the birthday of the Christian church and the start of the church's mission to the world.

Come, Holy Spirit, come.

Transform our hearts so that we may join in your labor to renew the face of the earth.

Look Toward the Heavens, an exhibition of works by Chinese artist He Qi, opens June 12 and continues through the month of August in the Tull Hall Gallery at Central. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Children's Sabbath Weekend

October 16-18, 2009

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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.

Prayer in America

Rabbi Scott Saulson created Moving Parents to support and guide family members through the challenges of Parents' life changes in order to sustain the quality of life - with respect, integrity, and compassion.

Select Read More for more on this service and its various offerings, also a wonderful article Rabbi Saulson wrote on love and care-giving.

A Mother's Day Proclamation

by Julia Ward Howe, 1870




Faith Seeking Peace A Curriculum for People of FaithThird Edition of this resource primarily for the Christian Community as well as study and facilitator guides available for download.

CELEBRATING 400 YEARS OF BEING BAPTIST Baptist Contributions to Religious Freedom

General Swine Flu Information

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Looking for Work?

CareForTheTroops

The mission of CareForTheTroops is to develop a network of civilian faith communities, civic organizations, and networks of therapists all trained and able to work with the military members, veterans, and their families as they adjust to the changes experienced during and after returning from deployments and combat.

Veteran'sHeartGeorgia

Veteran’s Heart Georgia fosters the healing of veterans of all wars by attending to the spiritual and emotional needs of veterans, their families and our communities. They are addressing the effects of war by creating a community-based network of services, resources and education.

The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta Pastors Breakfast Dialogue welcomes Mrs. Rosalynn Carter to discuss how our faith calls us to care for our neighbors who suffer from mental illnesses. We will be hosted by the Rev. Joanna Adams and Morningside Presbyterian Church on March 19, 7:30 a.m. Participants include Dr. Thom Bornemann, director of the Carter Center's Mental Health Program, and Dr. Branko Radulovacki, creator of Faithworks, an initiative within the interfaith community to focus attention and enable advocacy on behalf of the mentally ill especially those in the care of the state. Morningside Presbyterian is located at 1411 North Morningside Drive in Atlanta.





The monthly RCCA Pastors Breakfast provides a time for discussion, fellowship, and renewal. The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta is the metro community’s ecumenical Christian association where individuals, churches, and organizations share rejuvenating fellowship, network, find partners for collaborative ministry, and explore issues and ideas of interest to the greater community from the perspective of our faith.

World Wide Earth Day Celebration

Since the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970, Earth Day has been an annual event for people around the world to celebrate the earth and renew our commitment to building a safer, healthier, and cleaner world for all of us. There are many ways you can get involved. Volunteer. Go to a festival. Install solar panels on your roof. Organize an event where you live. Change a habit. Help launch a community garden. Communicate your priorities to your elected representatives. The possibilities are endless! Do something nice for the earth, have fun, meet new people, and make a difference.

Select Read More below for helpful links with good ideas for projects, sermons, and a wealth of information.

It’s time to register for the 6th Annual Cobb Ministries Making a Big Difference Forum.

The forum will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Marietta First Presbyterian Church, 189 Church Street in Marietta.

Info and Registration

Info on Planning Your Own Small Ministry Fair

The Stronger Sex — Spiritually Speaking.

March is Women's History Month. A new analysis of data from the U.S. Religious Landscape Survey, conducted by the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life, finds that women are more religious than men on a variety of measures.

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Visit FaithWorks for information on this faith-driven initiative to help Georgia’s citizens who suffer from mental illness..

Select Read More for prayers for those suffering from mental illness and one family's story of living with mental illness.

Supporting the next generation of leaders for the church.

FTE offers support to help gifted young people explore and respond to God's calling in their lives. The mission is to advance excellence as they encourage caring, capable, and courageous young adults from diverse backgrounds on their journey to become pastors and scholars—the next generation of leaders for the church.

A heart aflame in the hand of God. John Calvin, the single most important theologian of the Reformed tradition was born July 10, 1509. During 2009, Princeton Theological Seminary will celebrate the 500th anniversary of his birth and honor his rich contributions to the church and to the understanding and practicing the Christian faith. A daily reading from Calvin’s Institutes will be available each day starting January 1 at Calvin

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RCCA Board member and former Peachtree City mayor Steve Brown responds to shootings at Flat Rock A.M.E. and Bethlehem Baptist, two historically black churches in Fayette County.

Rabin-King Initiative at Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Morehouse College opens with a photography exhibit on the Life of Yitzhak Rabin. Download information on the initiative here:
Rabin-King

They Will Be Done

McGuire Woods LLP initiative to offer a basic Last Will and Testament, Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare (living will) and a Power of Attorney for Financial Matters to any full-time clergy members of any faith, denomoination, or belief in the Atlanta area at no cost.

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

Help working families get the tax credits they deserve! The Atlanta Prosperity Campaign, an initiative of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, is recruiting volunteers now to sign up for the upcoming tax season. Shifts will run January 15 – April 15 at more than 40 VITA sites in 7 metro counties. Greeters, interpreters and tax preparers needed. No prior financial experience necessary, but required training will be offered for all volunteer positions except interpreters. Weekday, weeknight, and weekend opportunities available. Choose as many or as few shifts as you are able. For more information on volunteering at a VITA site, please contact Cicely Garrett, APC Coordinator, at 678-553-5982 or cicely.garrett@acfb.org.
Or, visit

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Emanating from the United Nations Millennium Declaration, the eight Millennium Development Goals bind countries to do more and join forces in the fight against poverty, illiteracy, hunger, lack of education, gender inequality, child and maternal mortality, disease and environmental degradation.UN MDG Site

Select read more to find ways to participate locally and prayers for each goal shared with us by Bread for the World.

PrayerStationsMDGs from Micah Challenge

UNICEF Report on the state of the world's children

MDG Site from Episcopal Church

Simple compelling resource:The Poverty Tour

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage for People Who Are Homeless

The Regional Council of Churches Offers Graduate Internship Positions on a Semester Basis or Service Learning Project Basis

Regional Council internships offer meaningful learning opportunities and on-the-job experience to seminary or graduate students or recent college graduates who are interested in exploring vocations in ecumenical work, non-profit management, specific social or community ministries or fullfilling degree internship requirements.

If you wish to keep up with what’s going on under the Gold Dome here are some links you can follow to websites that provide daily updates.
Georgia Public Broadcasting

Voices for Georgia's Children

The Georgia Technology Authority offers live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Georgia General Assembly Legislative Session. GA.gov

Pathways-Winter08 Jerome Lawrence

Georgia Urgent Action Coalition



Select read more for the joint statment from Presiding Bishops of the Episcopal Church and the Evngelical Lutheran Church in America and for the Dafur Diary Selection from the first week in May. Coalition updates, web resources, and a list of the members of the Darfur Urgent Action Coalition of Georgia and The Darfur Epistle to the Black Church .

The Homeless Ministry Connection Repository and Repository Companion provide contact information and specific services offered by various agencies and churches to the homeless community throughout the Metro Atlanta area. Repository

Coming Soon

Congregational Resources including

• Bible Study suggestions
• Sermons
• Suggestions for church projects that will engage your community in serving the homeless.

If you provide services to the homeless and are not listed in the Homeless Ministry Connection repository please fill out a brief survey (six questions) at Read More. The survey will enable us to add your congregation or agency to the repository. You can access the survey by clicking on the link. If you are unable to download the document please email Courtney Hodges at chodges@rccatl.org

The Bible Online

Select Read More for several versions and information on Codex Sinaiticus and the African American Lectionary Project and a fresh take on Old Testament stories with new voices reading Torah stories each week.

Juvenile Sexual Exploitation in Atlanta

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

Legislative Update
Lots of hard work made headway in garnering support for Georgia's children. Please remember to thank your legislators and keep the conversation alive for the well-being of Georgia's children. the Regional Assessment Center was saved as the funds were unfrozen. In January, the Governor's Office of Children and Families stepped up to fund the assessment phase for girls who've been sexually exploited.


City of Atlanta Dear John Hotline 404-379-3602
To Report any information about exploitation of children in our area.

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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.

A National Movement of Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox and other Christian Women

Church Women United is a racially, culturally, theologically inclusive ecumenical Christian women’s movement, celebrating unity in diversity and working for a world of peace and justice.

Select Read More for informtion about the 2009 World Day of Prayer observance.

Click on picture for Prayers for current events. Or Select Praying with Tearfund or World in Prayer. Select Read More for a special prayer for the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Regional Council of Churches is a part of this coalition dedicated to the creation of a political and business climate that leads to wages that are adequate to afford the basic necessities of life and hope for the future for the working people of the Atlanta region.
Fairness for Georgia Families

GBPI Report on GA Minimum Wage 8/13/2008

Click on read more for links to peace organizations and groups that offer peace activities, camps, trips and initiatives for young people.

Signs on the Way: Bible Studies from the Gospel of John

Partnering for Life from the American Cancer Society aids churches in promoting health.

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Original Baldy cartoons from Atlanta Journal and Constitution owned by Covenant Presbyterian Church.

AIB-TV Presents Ministers Manifesto: A Declaration of Equality June 14 12:30 PM

80 Atlanta Pastors Sign Manifesto on Racial Beliefs

THESE ARE DAYS of tremendous political and social tension throughout our entire world, but particularly in our nation and beloved Southland. The issues which we face are not simple, nor can they be resolved overnight. Because the questions which confront us are on so many respects moral and spiritual as well as political, it is appropriate and necessary that men who occupy places of responsibility in the churches should not be silent concerning their convictions. . .
Photos from Commemoration Breakfast
Article in New Georgia Encyclopedia

Link to Time Life Article of November 11, 1957

A Declaration of Evangelical Identity and Public Commitment issued May 8, 2008.

...We must find a new understanding of our place in public life. We affirm that to be Evangelical and to carry the name of Christ is to seek to be faithful to the freedom, justice, peace, and well-being that are at the heart of the kingdom of God, ...

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If you hear a great sermon or deliver one send it to us.

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Sermons on revelation, hope, reconciliation, fear, the greatest commandment, transformation, immigration reform, counter-culture Jesus, faith,discernment, MDGs, and snakes and saviors. Read a reflection on ecumenism.
The National Council of Churches Environmental Sermon Award winner.
Harvard Commencement Address 2008.

The Taize Community is an international, ecumenical community founded by Brother Roger in 1940. Prayer in the Taize Community is characterized by meditative singing of simple, easily learned songs in many languages. The Taize Community is a pilgrimage destination and its worship practices have spread throughout the world. At the heart of Taize is peace and reconciliation. Visit The Taize Community and attend a Taize service in our area.

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Temple Testimonies

AIDS Stats for GA

Select Read More for the workshop concept and information on Clergy Women Leading the Way. Over four hundred young people have already participated in Temple Testimonies workshops through their congregations.

Contact Rev. Dawn Price at the Regional Council of Churches to schedule a workshop or retreat for your congregation. dprice@rccatl.org 404-523-5554 ext 230.