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Church Action eNewsletter Week of September 21,?2020The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.?God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.??This month is?Suicide Prevention Month. If someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, contact the Georgia Crisis & Access Line at 1(800) 715-4225 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting “Hello” to 741741.1. Please help spread the word about the?City of Atlanta Covid Rental Assistance Program?for residents within the Atlanta city limits. Find out about the requirements at??relief.?or?.? Text C19-ERA to 898-211. Dial 2-1-1 to talk to a live agent.?2.?Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta (FAMA)?celebrates International Day of Peace. Let every individual rededicate themselves to bringing about the blessing of peace so desperately needed in our world. Let us recognize the bridges being built by wise and thoughtful diplomacy, by civil conversations between those with diverse opinions, and by friendship with each other as we reach across political, religious, national, and cultural lines. Join FAMA in a discussion 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21, with the Interfaith Speakers Network.? Advance signup is encouraged??here.?3.?Wellsprings Worship?Circle?meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, coming up Sept. 22, 7 – 8:30 p.m. via Zoom for the time being. The focus will be on how to continue to practice the way of Jesus . . . of nonviolence, of revolutionary love, of mercy and justice, of abiding faith in God . . . as things heat up in our culture.? Whether you're a regular or newbie, you are welcome. If you'd like reminders and more details,?including the Zoom link, or if you have questions?email Kimberly.??4.?Mental Health America of Georgia?partners with Entercom &??for?"I'm Listening.” During a time where we need a little more compassion, "I'm Listening" is here to provide a couple of hours filled with kindness, community, and support. With the power of shared stories and experiences from artists, athletes, and health professionals, this special event welcomes you. Listeners will be able to call in with questions or a story.? Wednesday, September 23 at 6 p.m.?More information here.?5. Fall Equinox Sound Healing Service, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. Join?Rev. Jennifer Sacks?of?Unity Atlanta, 3597 Parkway Lane in Peachtree Corners, and sound healer?GabrielNelson Sears?in a sound bath to balance energies and celebrate the move towards the darker nights of the year.? This event will be available via?live stream?on Unity Atlanta's website, and it is also open to attend in person for the first 25?registrants.??6.?Bread for the World Institute?raises awareness about the impact of climate change. Attend an hour-long webinar Thursday, Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. and learn from the perspectives of farmers in Iowa and West Africa about how climate change affects global food systems and what is needed to address the impact of climate change.?Register here.? When you register for this event, even if you are unable to attend at the scheduled time, you will receive the recording and follow-up.?7. The?Rev. William E. Flippin, Jr.,?assistant to the Bishop and Director of Evangelical Mission for the SE PA Synod E.L.C.A., is the preacher Sept. 27 on?“Day 1.”?Earlier Flippin was pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Atlanta.? He draws his sermon from Exodus 17: 1-7, the recounting of the thirsty Israelites quarreling with Moses because there is no water.? He references the challenges of today and asks, “How can we receive refreshments during a dry place?” ?“Day 1” has been broadcast every week for 75 years and is currently distributed to more than 200 radio stations across America and overseas. Hear it in Atlanta on WSB News 95.5 and 750 AM at 7:05 a.m. on Sundays. For more information, check the program’s website,?. ??8.?Christian Discipleship & the Problem of Racism, webinars, 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 and Oct. 27, from?St. Chrysostom’s Church?in Chicago, and?Bexley-Seabury Seminary, and the?Rev. Dr.?Reggie Williams,?professor at McCormick Theological Seminary, Registration is available?here.?9. From the Pew to the Public Square: Preaching, Politics, and Justice. Join this interactive webinar for preachers and teachers taking on proclamation and social justice tensions during this election season.?Dr. Mark Jefferson?of?Virginia Theological Seminary?and?Dr. Carolyn Helsel?of?Austin Presbyterian Seminary?will look at sermon best practices and address the challenges facing church leaders in justice, racial reconciliation, and politics. September 30, 4 p.m. Register in advance for this meeting ?here.10. This year’s?Mercer Preaching Consultation?will be October 1 from 9:45 a.m. to noon. The theme is “Post-COVID Preaching: Maximizing the Now.” Four outstanding preachers have agreed to share their expertise on how and what we preach in a post-COVID world.?Dr. Shaun King, Dr. Darian Duckworth, Rev. Kristian Smith,?and?Rev. Chelsea Waite?bring innovation and creativity to the pulpit of the 21st century that will help all the preachers, proclaimers, and witnesses attending this Consultation. Find hope, learn new strategies, exchange ideas, and think beyond the pandemic with a vision for the future at this free online event. For more information, visit the?web page.?11. With the retreat house closed, the?Monastery of the Holy Spirit?is offering Zoom retreats. Call if you are interested in joining one of the Zoom Conferences. ?The office is open Monday-Friday 8:00-1:30, the number is?(770)760-0959. Codependency – Saturday Oct. 3 – 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Br. Michael will discuss patterns that affect healthy relationships and healthy ways to deal with these patterns. The goal is healthy inter-dependent relationships with family, relatives, friends, co-workers and even with God. Two sessions.?12.?St. Thomas More?and the?Aquinas Center at Emory?will co-host “Toward a Consistent Ethic of Life: Protecting Human Life and Caring for Creation,” Sunday, October 4, at 7:30 p.m. This webinar is free and open to all.?Click here for more information and registration.?13.?Georgia Justice Project?announces the (virtual) 2020 Grass Roots Justice Awards, an annual gathering of those whose commitment and leadership advances justice for low income people in Georgia. This year,?Norman M. Brothers and the UPS Legal Department?are honored. The event this year will include short interviews on criminal justice reform in Georgia from leaders in the community including:?Sally Yates, Chief Justice Harold Melton, Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes, and Executive Director of The Kendeda Fund,?Dena Kimball. Thursday, Oct. 8, 6 – 7:30 p.m. General admission is free.?Sign up?and you will get the link to join the event closer to the date. For updates leading up to the event,?R.s.v.p. on Facebook.?14. Women’s Retreat: “Stories Jesus Told”, Oct. 9-11, a two-night women’s retreat at?Ignatius House?with?Sr. Susan Arcaro?centered on stories and parables Jesus used to convey a new understanding of God. What is the significance of these stories and their message for women today? $295 includes private room and bath, all meals, and 20 acres of woods for open-air solitude. All faiths welcome. Limited to 22 guests for?safety and well-being. Register at??, call (404) 255.0503, or email Sue Chase,?schase@?15. Save the date for the Oct. 12-13 online?Christian Unity Gathering?“Breathing New Life into Our Nation: Repentance, Reformation, Reparation,“ from the?National Council of Churches.?Click Here to Be Notified When Registration Opens.?16.?Action Ministries?invites everyone to?Life Changers, Thursday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. You can help end homelessness, fight hunger, and change lives. Register for the 2020 Virtual Life Changers Event at?. The?Bobby Dodd Institute?dedicated to empowering people with differing abilities to maximize their potential via self-sufficiency and community inclusion will hold its annual Synergy virtually, Oct. 15, beginning at 6:45 p.m. Keynoters Kyle and Brent Pease will share their inspirational story.?R.s.v.p. here.?18.?St. Luke’s Episcopal Church?is delighted to welcome listeners to Music at St. Luke’s. It begins on October 18, 4:15 p.m. on St. Luke's Facebook and website?. More information to some. If you have questions, contact?Matthew Brown, Director of Music at?matthew@.??19. Georgia State University and Emory University, with the David J. Sencer CDC Museum at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, announce the online exhibition?EBOLA: People + Public Health + Political Will.?This exhibition explores the history of Ebola in West Africa, 2014-2016, and how CDC, global partners, governments, organizations, and individuals came together to stop an epidemic. This exhibition was made possible in part by the work of Spencer Roberts of Pitts Theology Library?EBOLA: People + Public Health + Political Will.??20. Join?Cooperative Baptist Fellowship?on?Facebook?and?YouTube?throughout the Fall for a new series called CBF Conversations on faith & culture topics for the benefit of Christians and congregations. Learn more and find past and upcoming conversations at?.?21.?Canopy Forum?is a digital publication of the?Center for the Study of Law and Religion?at?Emory University?for consumers that includes citizens, scholars, lawyers, clergy, journalists, policy makers, and more. This platform engages a global network of the top minds in law, religion, and public policy to produce accessible content for a contemporary age. By providing accurate information, expert analyses, and contextualized explanations of issues, Canopy Forum addresses the growing concern for an understanding of law and religion, bringing these issues to the forefront of American public discourse.?. The?Georgia Justice Project?finds that many people incorrectly think that if you have even been convicted of a felony, you lose your right to vote forever.? While true in some states,?anyone not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction* can vote in Georgia.??There approximately 500,000 people with felony convictions who have completed their sentence and are eligible to vote NOW, but may not know their rights.? Please help spread the word before the Oct. 5 voter registration deadline. You can find an FAQ sheet, poster and more information to share here:??voting.? If you would like a social media graphic to share, please contact?Ann@.? (* people on First Offender or Conditional Discharge-not revoked- can vote; people in jail can vote unless they are serving a sentence for a felony conviction; people serving a misdemeanor sentence can vote.)?23. Season 3 of?podcast?The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry?is now available. These weekly conversations center on ways to live a life committed to living the way of God’s unconditional, unselfish, sacrificial, and redemptive love. Seasons 1 and 2 including bonus episodes and reflection guides are?here?and?here.?24.?Louisville Institute offers first book grants--? the?First Book Grant for Scholars of Color?offers up to $40,000 to assist early career, non-tenured religion scholars of color in completing a major research project on an issue in North American Christianity related to the priorities of the Louisville Institute. Grant periods are typically one academic year in length, and the deadline to apply is January 15, 2021.?Learn more here.??Visit our?website?for a tool box for mental health ministry, and more . . .?Peace,Ethel Ware CarterCopyright ??*Our mailing address is: 2715 Peachtree Road, Atlanta 30305 ................
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