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60s and Up Speaker Series with Rev. Dr. George Wirth
If you are in your 60s and above, you are invited to attend a livestream event with Rev. Dr. George Wirth on the topic of Reflections on Growing Older – The Best Is Yet To Be!
For any questions, please email rsparks@firstpresatl.org or jbutcher@firstpresatl.org.
Advent Festival and Hanging of the Greens
A beloved tradition, Hanging of the Greens, is a festive way to kick-off advent. The evening consists of ornament crafting to decorate the tree. This year, we'll also be making advent wreaths and we'll have cookie decorating kits to-go. Capacity will be limited to 12 families per hour and each family will have an assigned table for crafting.
Event cost: $15 per family
Advance registration is required.
Drive-Thru Food Drive
The food drive will take place in the parking lot. We ask families to pull up to the loading area near the garden/Community Ministries volunteer parking spots, and we'll retrieve the food donations from their trunks.
Recommended List of What to Donate:
Canned Vegetables
Beets
Green Beans
Mixed Vegetables
Collard Greens
Cabbage
Canned Meats
Chicken
Spam
Corn Beef Hash
Canned Fruits
Peaches
Oranges
Fruit Cocktail
Pears
Dry Goods
Oatmeal
Corn Meal
Grits
Cake Mix
Additional
Fresh Milk in quarts and 1/2 gallons
Sugar, Instant Coffee
Cool Aid and Drink Mix packets
Bottled water
Eggs
Donations can also be made through the Food Pantry’s Amazon Wish List.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Kate Bumgarner at skbumgarner@firstpresatl.org
Jamaica Youth Group
We're teaming up with our Jamaica partners for a virtual youth group on Sunday, August 23 at 6:00 p.m.!
This event is for middle and high school students. We will have ample time for games and fellowship with our friends in Jamaica, followed by a discussion on who God is. This will be a time to catch up with old friends and make new ones.
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us on Sunday, August 23! This is a virtual Zoom meeting. For information on how to join, please contact Rachal Little.
MILESTONE Moments
Weddings
Weddings at First Presbyterian Church are worship services during which two people are united in the presence of God. From the historic beauty of the Tiffany stained-glass windows to our stately stone edifice, every element of a wedding here supports this sacred union.
Read more about weddings at FPC.
Baptisms
As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), we share the sacrament of baptism of people of all ages during our worship services.
For more information or to schedule a baptism, For more information or to schedule a baptism, contact Katie Covington via email at kcovington@firstpresatl.org or phone: (404) 228-7712.
Memorial Services
Our Care Ministry is available to provide spiritual support and assist with the planning of funerals and memorial services.
For more information about services, receptions, and interment in the Memorial Garden at First Presbyterian Church, contact Rev. Rob Sparks via email at rsparks@firstpresatl.org or phone: (404) 228-7763.