Community Ministries Newsletter
Saturday, March 30th, 2024
We are excited to bring you the latest edition of the Community Ministries newsletter! Community Ministries is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta dedicated to serving those experiencing homelessness and those in transition in Midtown Atlanta and beyond. Every week, Community Ministries can expect to serve over 600 clients through social services, feeding ministries, the Clothing Corner, the Hospitality Closet, and the Mailroom.
Read on for an exciting update on the Sunday Morning Prayer breakfast, the MAC Midtown 5k, and the awesome volunteer opportunities available for those looking to connect with the church community while helping our neighbors!
The Sunday Morning Prayer Breakfast
Community Ministries is excited to announce the return of the Sunday Morning Prayer Breakfast on April 14th, 2024! The Prayer Breakfast will be held on Sunday mornings in Fifield Hall from 6:30 am to 7:45 am. Volunteers can expect to arrive at 5:30am and leave by 8:45am.
Originally founded in 1981, the Prayer Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is a well-known part of FPC’s ministry to our unhoused neighbors. During the breakfast, our neighbors can grab a warm meal and engage in fellowship with one another, and the volunteers present. The Prayer Breakfast not only aims to meet the human needs of our unhoused neighbors but also to address the spiritual needs of everyone involved in the breakfast through active community and fellowship.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Prayer Breakfast, please sign up for a volunteer slot using the Sign-up genius link below!
All new and returning volunteers are also invited to attend the Prayer Breakfast Volunteer Orientation on April 11th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at FPC. We will review how the breakfast operates and the various volunteer roles available. To register for the orientation use the link below!
Community of Service: Volunteer Fellowship & Training
Join Community Ministries for a fellowship event where we will explore the meaning of volunteering, discover the various volunteer opportunities available with Community Ministries, and learn more about the individuals we serve. This will be an interactive, engaging, and informative time led by Director of Community Ministries Tricia Passuth and Director of Community Ministries Operations Jacob Ivey.
This event is open to anyone interested and is suitable for all ages and levels of experience. Current and past volunteers are highly encouraged to attend and learn more about Community Ministries and what it means to be in fellowship with one another and those we serve.
Sessions will be held on March 20th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, April 24th from 1:30 to 3:00 PM, and May 19th from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. To register click on the button below!
The 10th Annual Midtown Race for MAC
Come join our incredible community partner, Midtown Assistance Center, for there 10th Annual Midtown Race for MAC at Piedmont Park on Saturday, May 11, 2024. MAC’s annual 5k draws hundreds of runners from around Atlanta to raise awareness about and combat homelessness and hunger for working families.
By signing up, your race fee goes directly towards MAC’s mission of emergency assistance to prevent homelessness and hunger during periods of crisis, including through temporary rent or utility assistance to avoid eviction or disconnection, transportation to keep a job, or food on the table when times are lean.
The race is USATF certified and chip timed. Registration is $35, but register soon to avoid the next price increase.
Volunteer Role Spotlight: The Mailroom
It can be extremely difficult for an individual who is unhoused to receive mail or obtain documentation of any form without a permanent address. That is why Community Ministries operates a mailroom for over 700 of our unhoused clients, where they can use the church's address to receive personal mail and packages.
Mailroom volunteers are responsible for sorting, organizing, and distributing all client mail. The Mailroom is a vibrant community of longtime volunteers who are always welcoming to new faces. Currently, the Mailroom operates from Fifield Hall Kitchen on Mondays through Thursdays, between 11:30 am and 3:00 pm.
This volunteer position is suitable for individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels. However, it is not ideally suited for young children.
To learn more about volunteering in the Mailroom and to sign up, please click here.