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Welcome to the New Week

Fifth Sunday of Easter

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Don’t let this rattle you. You trust God, don’t you? Trust me. There is plenty of room for you in my Creator’s home. If that weren’t so, would I have told you that I’m on my way to get a room ready for you? And if I’m on my way to get your room ready, I’ll come back and get you so you can live where I live. And you already know the road I’m taking. (John 14:1-4)

Our "Forgiveness, Justice and Mercy" Bible study continues Monday at 7pm Eastern via Zoom. All are welcome. Here's this week's study guide: 


Week 4 (May 4): Forgiveness as Liberation


Theme: Freedom Through Forgiveness


Scripture

Reflection

Forgiveness frees us from being controlled by anger. It is not about the other person—it is about releasing ourselves.


Historical Voice – Desmond Tutu

“Without forgiveness there is no future.”


Questions

  • How does forgiveness bring freedom?

  • What does “overcoming evil with good” look like?

  • What happens when we hold onto resentment?

Practice

Write a letter (not sent) expressing your desire to release resentment.


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Midweek meditations are every Wednesday at 7pm Eastern via our Facebook Page. All are welcome.


We now have an SMS service anyone can subscribe to in order to receive urgent alerts via text about church emergencies such as a change in worship location due to inclement weather, etc. Subscribers are free to opt out at any time. 


Key dates: 

  • May 7 National Day of Prayer

  • May 10 Mother's Day

  • May 17 International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

  • May 22 Harvey Milk Day

  • May 24 Pentecost Sunday

  • May 25 Memorial Day

  • June 1 Pride Month 

  • June 19 Juneteenth 

  • June 21 Father's Day

  • June 28 Stonewall Anniversary

  • July 1 Whosoever 30th Anniversary 

  • July 14 Non-Binary People's Day 

  • August 8 International Allyship Day 

  • September 23 Bisexual Visibility Day 

  • October 1 LGBTQ+ History Month 

  • October 8 International Lesbian Day 

  • October 11 National Coming Out Day

  • October 26 Intersex Awareness Day 

  • October 31 Paradise Conference 

  • November 1 All Saints Day / Daylight Saving Time ends 

  • November 2 All Souls Day 

  • November 13-19 Trans Awareness Week

  • November 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance

  • November 29 First Sunday of Advent

  • December 1 World AIDS Day

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We’re an independent, affirming and progressive church serving metro Atlanta that is open, positive and inclusive. Our congregation comes from many spiritual backgrounds, but we agree on the following and invite you to come worship with us and experience God’s love in a whole new way.


God loves you unconditionally: God passionately desires a direct relationship with you, just the way you are.


Your relationship with God is paramount: No one, no institution, no thing, should come between you and God.


Your faith is between you and God: God does God’s best work when there are no intermediaries between you and God.

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