2020 Georgia is a broad alliance of community leaders and organizations. The common goal is to promote a balanced approach to budget and revenue solutions that meet the short and long-term needs of our state and its people.


Luther Seminary's Enter the Bible has extensive historical, theological, and literary analyses of every book in the Bible with supporting information about ancient Near Eastern history and culture. It includes passage-by-passage comments on biblical texts, many of which also offer links to video presentations by biblical scholars. It has maps, glossaries, identifications of biblical people and places, and art images. If you create a free account and log in, you can save links, take notes, and follow ready-made study paths.

Read the Bible in a Year, a schedule from the N. GA Conference, UMC.

OpenYale free online courses in New Testament and the Hebrew Bible taught by Yale professors.

Revised Common Lectionary

Common Lectionary designed especially for Baptist, Reformed and Free Church/Congregationalist traditions.

Audio Bible Study from BaptistWay Press.

ScriptureEcho an unusual and dramatic process for reading scripture in a group.

Launched this January, a new service called FaithElement brings several innovations to small group Bible study for youth and adults. The materials are free for church groups to use, with funding coming from sponsorships. You won’t want to miss FaithElement and The Faith Lab; read more and find links at RCCAtl.org

Find The Gospel of Contradiction: An Interview with Mary Gordon and other essays and materials about our sacred texts at Patheos

Regional Council collection of Bible Online resources.

Dead Sea Scrolls: Words that Changed the World at the Royal Ontario Museum has closed but the website still offers fascinating lectures by authorities on the scrolls and the world that produced them. The Anne Tanenbaum Lecture Series explores the Scrolls’ continued relevance to the Christian, Jewish and Islamic faiths.
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Maps Old Testament, New Testament and more
Map of sites in story of Jesus
Interactive Bible Maps
Map of Paul's first Missionary Journey


The Columbia Theological Seminary Youth Ministry Leadership Initiative Certificate Program Entire schedule for the coming year.

To seek help for a child who may be a victim of commercial sexual exploitation call 404-602-0068.

Free groups meeting in the raea for those concerned with eating disorders.

Safe America Foundation offers a number of different programs on teen driving safety and drivers education.

GodlyPlay Children's Christian Formation.

Interfaith Children's Movement

Prevent Child Abuse Georgia’s 1-800-CHILDREN Helpline is a toll-free and confidential resource for all Georgians. The Helpline offers emotional support, information, and referrals to community resources on any family issue, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm at 1-800-CHILDREN (244-5373) or (404) 870-6580. For more information, see PreventChildAbuse.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in partnership with Liz Claiborne, Inc. have developed a new online training, "Dating Matters: Understanding Teen Dating Violence Prevention." The training will help educators, youth leaders, and others working with teens understand the importance of healthy relationships and how to prevent violence before it starts. Find out more and participate at CDC.gov

Passport Summer Camps, summer camp with a mission, for your children or youth group's summer plans. Check out the options for children and youth in varying locations with exciting options to fit your ministry goals at Passport.

Underage alcohol use contributes to risky behaviors such as violence and drunk driving as well as poor academic performance. Youth who use alcohol before age 15 are 5 times more likely to become alcohol dependent than adults who began drinking at age 21 and are at much higher risk for serious health consequences as adults. Resources for Red Ribbon Week to Stop Underage Drinking at StopAlcoholAbuse.

Under Your Influence has a wealth of information and ideas to combat underage drinking.

Male Responsibility Program, Adolescent Health and Youth Development, is in the process of scheduling Wise Guys training. The curriculum is designed to prevent adolescent pregnancy by teaching young males self-responsibility, primarily in the area of sexual development. Conducted by caring, trained, adult facilitators, the program helps youth to identify their long-range personal and career goals and encourages them to focus on their goals as they make decisions throughout adolescence. If you are interested please contact Phillip Oliver at pjoliver@dhr.state.ga.us.

Fulton County’s Neighborhood Union Health Center Tweens and Teens Clinic for youth between the ages of 10-12 and teens 13-18 years old. The Center will offer expanded services to meet the specific needs and concerns of adolescents. The Clinic will open every fourth Thursday from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., during the after school hours. Neighborhood Union Health Center is located at 186 Sunset Avenue in Atlanta. For more information call 404-612-4665.

National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

Catholic Charities Atlanta’s Pregnancy, Parenting & Adoption Program offers Parent Talk, a resource for new parents who need pregnancy and parenting education, who need to prepare for a new baby and need extra support, or who have a 6 month old infant or younger. Parent Talk will help provide a healthy and secure environment in which to raise a child. Contact Catholic Charities at 404/885-7274, or 404/885-7466.

UNICEF Report on the World's Children

Look at beltline.org for student oriented Atlanta Beltline activities and ideas to get your young people involved in greening and building the community — get engaged, create a program, make a difference in the lives of our future leaders.


Copyright Information for Churches

Alban Institute essay on congregational management

Lifelong Learning Announces ‘’Social Networking Media in Congregations: Possibilities & Practicalities’’ July 26-29. The Center for Lifelong Learning invites you to this interactive event designed to help church leaders explore, plan, launch, and maintain social networking media such as Facebook, ConstantContact, Twitter, blogs, YouStream, Skype, Flickr, and podcasts. You'll learn how to choose from the huge array of social networking options, based on what your ministry wants to accomplish. Read about this and other opportunities at Columbia Theological Seminary Center for Lifelong Learning.
ctsnet.edu.

Partners for Sacred Places is the only national, non-sectarian, non-profit organization devoted to helping congregations and their communities sustain and actively use older and historic sacred places.

Help for Church and Synagogue Libraries. Church and Synagogue Association

From FCS urban ministries, Community Grounds Cafe provides churches and businesses with their coffee needs (and all fair trade coffee), and in doing so, provide work for someone who wouldn't otherwise have it in South Atlanta. Visit Community Grounds or contact Jeff Delp, jeff@fcsministries.org, for more information.

Sacred Spaces and an Abundant Life: Worship Spaces as StewardshipDownload this great resource- remember you must log in but it only takes a second.

ABLE Atlantans Building Leadership for Empowerment.


Earth Covenant Ministry, a partnership among congregations of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta and other faith-based organizations and individuals responding to the biblical and denominational call to renew right relationship with God’s Earth, is now on facebook.

PowerWise from GIPL

ILoveMountainss

Sacred Spaces from the National Council of Churches Eco Justice group for Earth Day 2010. Remember you must log in to download; it only takes a second.

EarthDay website

Greening Your Holidays from GIPL

Earth Day is April 22 suggestions and a listing of events in our community from Georgia Interfaith Power and Light. See RCCAtl.org

Remember that Georgia Interfaith Power and Light has both worship service preachers and teachers and educational class materials and speakers. Contact them at info@gipl.org or visit GIPL

Season of Creation focuses on the September Creation celebration but has many resources for year-long worship, sermons, children's programs, etc.

Sacred Spaces and an Abundant Life: Worship Spaces as StewardshipDownload this great resource- remember you must log in but it only takes a second.


Georgians for Alternative to the Death Penalty is the statewide coalition of concerned organizations and individuals working for greater fairness in Georgia's criminal justice system and an end to capital punishment. There are currently active chapters in Atlanta, Macon, and Athens We welcome Sam Gonzalez, new coordinator to the Georgia office. He will be pleased to talk with you or to your congregation about the organization. 678-431-6078.

An interesting website if you are looking for information about the death penalty is Death Penalty Info.

Salt Lake Tribune offers this interesting article detailing the opposition or support for the death penalty that is found among people of faith.



RCCAtl list of online devotional sites

Audio and text resources of the Rev. John R. Gunn's popular ‘’Be Still and Know’’ radio ministry are now available at Day1.org, the website of the national ecumenical Day1 radio ministry. Site users will be able to access nearly 200 audio files from the long-running series, as well as hundreds of text files for study, sermon preparation, and devotional uses. Born in 1877, Rev. Gunn was a Baptist minister, author, and newspaper columnist. In 1926, the editor of a Fort Wayne newspaper invited Rev. Gunn to write a brief meditation daily for their editorial page--and he did so for 36 years. For more information, call toll free 888-411-Day-1 or check Day1.org.

October is Disability Month Visit Awareness to participate in some online training, add your experiences to the disability blog, see inspirational disability success story videos, and more!


Partnership Against Domestic Violence crisis line 1-800-33-Haven

Georgia Crisis & Access Line 1-800-715-4225.

FaithTrust Institute is a national, multifaith, multicultural training and education organization working to end sexual and domestic violence. One of its guiding principles is that it is possible to transform individuals, families, communities and institutions through education and the power of our faith traditions. Read about this nonprofit with offices in Seattle and Durham at FaithTrustInstitute

Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College__

Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC)

Are you ready? The hurricane and storm season is upon us. Do you have a plan for your family or household? Did you prepare an emergency kit? Are you informed? Catholic Charities Disaster Preparedness and Response Program can help you to prepare in case disaster strikes. Speakers can be arranged to address your groups of individuals or provide you with valuable resources to help you get prepared. Please call Ethel Higgins at 770.296.2198 or e-mail to ehiggins@archatl.com


The Metro Atlanta RSVP Volunteer Program has speakers who are available to make free educational presentations to your senior groups on topics that will help older adults live independent healthy lifestyles. ‘’How to be Prepared for Emergencies & Disasters’’ is one topic. See others at the link below and find a request form there as well. For more information call 404 463-3119 or email enaumann@atlantaregional.com. RSVP.


Where have all the Protestants Gone?

Religion across the Americas on Speaking of Faith


Catholic Charities Atlanta’s Pregnancy, Parenting & Adoption Program offers Parent Talk, a resource for new parents who need pregnancy and parenting education, who need to prepare for a new baby and need extra support, or who have a 6 month old infant or younger. Parent Talk will help provide a healthy and secure environment in which to raise a child. Contact Catholic Charities at 404/885-7274, or 404/885-7466.

FRAME-Works offers fun and free relationship building events for couples who are expecting a baby or have a new born. For more information or to register, please call Felicia at 1-888-44-FRAME.

Free groups meeting in the raea for those concerned with eating disorders.

To seek help for a child who may be a victim of commercial sexual exploitation call 404-602-0068.

Prevent Child Abuse Georgia’s 1-800-CHILDREN Helpline is a toll-free and confidential resource for all Georgians. The Helpline offers emotional support, information, and referrals to community resources on any family issue. Available Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm at 1-800-CHILDREN (244-5373) or (404) 870-6580. For more information, see PreventChildAbuse.

Georgia Crisis & Access Line 1-800-715-4225.

Partnership Against Domestic Violence crisis line 1-800-33-Haven

SHARED HOUSING RESOURCE FOR HOME OWNERS AND TENANTS
matches tenants who need a home with homeowners that have a room to spare - also tenants who will provide services for the homeowner in exchange for reduced or free rent. HOUSEMATE MATCH is a United Way funded agency. Call Lynne Dyckman at 678.812.3729, seeHousemateMatch or email lynne.dyckman@atlantajcc.org.

FaithTrust Institute offers training and material dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence. Office in Durham and Seattle.


2020 Georgia is a broad alliance of community leaders and organizations. The common goal is to promote a balanced approach to budget and revenue solutions that meet the short and long-term needs of our state and its people.

Credability offers in-person seminars that can help people in your community begin to gain financial control. There are over 40 classes to choose from that can be presented to your church or organization. If you are interested in learning more about hosting a financial literacy course, contact Laura Creamer at laura.creamer@cccsinc.org or 404-734-5645.


World Refugee Day Resources

HalftheSky Overview of Nicholas Kristoff's book Half The Sky , inspiring and to the point on why connecting with women in developing countries is critical. How educating girls and empowering women can help fight poverty and extremism.

Learn how to host a Fair Trade Day.

Learn about TheGirlEffect.

Visit the new website of Georgia Coalition to Prevent Genocide.

Enough the project to end genocide and crimes against humanity at Enough

UNICEF Report on the World's Children

From FCS urban ministries, Community Grounds Cafe provides churches and businesses with their coffee needs (and all fair trade coffee), and in doing so, provide work for someone who wouldn't otherwise have it in South Atlanta. Visit Community Grounds or contact Jeff Delp, jeff@fcsministries.org, for more information.

Check Mental Health

Free groups meeting in the raea for those concerned with eating disorders.

Partners in Health and Wholeness Worship Resources.

The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship makes available from the Church Benefits Board Health Care Reform Summary

Georgia Free Clinic Network, find a clinic by entering your city or zip code

Fulton County’s Neighborhood Union Health Center tweens and teens clinic for youth between the ages of 10-12 and teens 13-18 years old. The Center will offer expanded services to meet the specific needs and concerns of adolescents. The Clinic will open every fourth Thursday from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., during the after school hours. Neighborhood Union Health Center is located at 186 Sunset Avenue in Atlanta. For more information call 404-612-4665.

Underage alcohol use contributes to risky behaviors such as violence and drunk driving as well as poor academic performance. Youth who use alcohol before age 15 are 5 times more likely to become alcohol dependent than adults who began drinking at age 21 and are at much higher risk for serious health consequences as adults. Resources for Red Ribbon Week to Stop Underage Drinking at StopAlcoholAbuse.

A Guide to the Health-Care Reform Debate
An excellent, brief, accurate summary of the key issues on health-care reform. An excellent tool for individual congregations.

FaithfulReform Day of Hope and Remembrance, Health Care Reform.

Male Responsibility Program, Adolescent Health and Youth Development, is in the process of scheduling Wise Guys training. The curriculum is designed to prevent adolescent pregnancy by teaching young males self-responsibility, primarily in the area of sexual development. Conducted by caring, trained, adult facilitators, the program helps youth to identify their long-range personal and career goals and encourages them to focus on their goals as they make decisions throughout adolescence. If you are interested please contact Phillip Oliver at pjoliver@dhr.state.ga.us.

Living with Hope national online support for those living with HIV/AIDS.


See Maps in Bible Section above

Baptist History and Heritage Society

Don't miss __World History with timelines. All on one website. 300 narratives, 10,000 events. The narratives are all linked together; the homepage rotates through different selections, the history of painting and the history of Andean civilization, just to name a few. Click on the Histories link to view an alphabetical list of the subjects covered. Each narrative history contains a brief outline and a link to an interactive timeline and additional links.

The African-American Religion: A Documentary History Project was founded in 1987to produce a comprehensive history of African-American religion. The history is scheduled to be published in a print edition by the University of Chicago Press later in 2010, and the authors of the project have created this site to bring a selection of these materials to the attention of educators and students.

The Vatican has posted online 142 years of documents, from Pope Pius IX to Benedict XVI, including unofficial texts relating to the period during the Second World War. The Vatican offers access to the documents from the resource library, including papers of popes and of the Roman Curia, from 1865 until 2007.


Supportive Housing Association advocates for policies and funding to expand the availability of supportive housing in Georgia.

As you counsel those with severe financial difficulties please remember that Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority is providing mortgage assistance to Fulton County residents who are unemployed due to recession-related circumstances. Visit FACAA.org for qualifications and extended hours.

Homeless Awareness Week - first week in November- a statewide initiative to educate the public about the many reasons people are homeless. For ways large and small to participate and an opportunity to order free supplies for the commemoration see HomelessResources

Housemate Match matches tenants who need a home with homeowners that have a room to spare - also tenants who will provide services for the homeowner in exchange for reduced or free rent -a United Way funded agency. Call Lynne Dyckman at 678.812.3729, seeHousemateMatch or email lynne.dyckman@atlantajcc.org.

Church History in 4 minutes.
The History of Religion
If Jesus were on Facebook


GALEO and the Georgia Latino Vote 2010 are engaged in a massive voter mobilization effort to register 100,000 new Latino voters in time for the 2010 Election. To learn more and to watch the innovative video ads, visit Orale10.com.

REEL Images of Immigration: A Film Guide to Understanding Faith and ImmigrationChristians for Comprehensive Immigration Reform offers a free movie .

World Refugee Day Resources

Stand for Welcome Lutheran resources for use in worship, education, and advocacy for Immigration Reform.

Your People Shall Be My People__ Resources on Immigration from the NC Council of Churches.

Resources fromInterfaith Immigration Coalition.

Pregnant with Hope: Good News for Infertile Couples. This new book which secures a place within the faith community for those couples struggling with the disappointment and pain of infertility. Six million couples in the U.S. suffer from infertility and often in silence. the book tells the stories of 10 couples and is a guide through 10 relevant, scripture-based messages. Suitable for a support group, a special class, a church library, pastors, and counselors. Visit PregnantwithHope to find out more. This welcome resource offers hope and help and understanding for those who care about infertile couples.

Susan Radulovacki, author of ''Pregnant with Hope’’, has begun a blog primarily intended to deliver messages of hope and inspiration to anyone currently struggling with infertility. You may want to refer couples you minister to who are going through the disappointment and dread of infertility to PregnantwithHope.com

A Time to be Born: A Faith-Based Guide to Assisted Reproductive Technologies The first multi-faith guide for assisted reproductive technologies provides an overview of ARTs and how they work, while highlighting concerns about risk, cost, accessibility, and discriminatory practices. The guide examines traditional religious perspectives on reproduction and fertility, and outlines a model of pastoral care that will enable religious leaders to effectively minister to the people they serve. It also suggests ways that religious communities can support and educate individuals and families regarding assisted reproduction. Follow this link then select Download This Study Guide StudyGuide.


Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue

The North Carolina Council of Churches offers some resources for use in congregations and parishes considering how to live out the ministry of reconciliation in interfaith culture dialogue
NCCC.org

Beyond 9/11 Christians and Muslims Together by Ben Johnson.

FaithAllianceofMetropolitanAtlanta promotes understanding and respect among the diverse faiths in the greater Atlanta region to advance the influence and voices of the faith communities for the common good. They offer education on religions and opportunities for dialogue, action, and advocacy.

World Pilgrims offers an extended experience of interfaith pilgrimage visiting holy sites of importance to the great monotheistic faiths.

Interfaith Immersion Program offers an intensive educational and relational experience. Contact jswanson@thecommunityinstitute.org.

100 People of Faith is a non-profit interfaith organization working to foster greater understanding among and between people of varied faiths. We seek creative ways for people of faith to work together to promote our core values.


AMIS and Amigo hospitality and friendship programs for international students in our area.


Georgia Crisis & Access Line 1-800-715-4225.

Partnership Against Domestic Violence crisis line 1-800-33-Haven

FaithWorks faith-based initiative to assist people of faith in caring for and advocating for those suffering with mental illnesses.

Free groups meeting in the raea for those concerned with eating disorders.

Suicide Prevention Action Network US

Penfield Christian Homes Intensive residential faith-based recovery program for adult men, three locations serving over 900 men a year and providing support and counseling for their families.

Haven Homes, Inc. recovery residence program based on communuity living and the AA 12-step program for men seeking recovery from alcohol and addition.

Good Grief Groups, Inc. support groups designed to help those who are grieving.

NAMI the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Georgia NAMI

Faith In Recovery with tool kit for setting up a congregational based mental health ministry.

Pathways to Promise -an interfaith technical assistance and resource center which offers liturgical and educational materials, program models, and networking information to promote caring ministry with people with mental illness and their families. These resources are used by people at all levels of faith group structures from local congregations to regional and national staff.

A closing prayer from Ted Loder Prayer for a Blue Christmas service

Care and Counselling Centers of Georgia

Alcoholics Anonymous Central Atlanta office. Hotline and office 404-525-3178.

Narcotics Anonymous Georgia Regional Service Committee.

Al Anon and Alateen help for families of people struggling with alcohol abuse.

Supportive Housing Association advocates for policies and funding to expand the vailability of supportive housing in Georgia.

PCUSA Mental Health Resources Policy & study guide, Report summary, Report, Study document

Mental Health Ministries, Study guide

RC Archdiocese of Chicago resource, Study guide

NAMI Mental Illness Awareness Week brochure

UU Caring Congregation Program, UU MH Info for ministers

On the Air

AIB-TV Video on Demand.You can watch an assortment of wonderful programs on your computer anytime you would like.

Organizational Vitality

[http://www.alban.org/conversation.aspx?id=9011 an essay and related
Resources from Alban Institute

Welcoming the younger generation. An essay on how one church turned up the welcome thermostat.


Because you are in the public eye and God knows you need to look good. Beauty Tips for Ministers Not as frivolous as it might sound.


Poverty Tour

2020 Georgia is a broad alliance of community leaders and organizations. The common goal is to promote a balanced approach to budget and revenue solutions that meet the short and long-term needs of our state and its people.

Credability offers in-person seminars that can help people in your community begin to gain financial control. There are over 40 classes to choose from that can be presented to your church or organization. If you are interested in learning more about hosting a financial literacy course, contact Laura Creamer at laura.creamer@cccsinc.org or 404-734-5645.

Christmas Eve Justice for the downtrodden resources overview - on this page select readings, reflection, etc. from bar at top.

NC Council of Churches Poverty Specific references and figures are from NC but this resource on poverty contains many useful texts, reflections, hymn suggestions and more.

Thanksgiving Worship Resources on Justice for Farm Workers

A closing prayer from Ted Loder Prayer for a Blue Christmas service

One Day Prayer Retreat -Cooperative Baptist fellowship Congregational Life provides a downloadable PDF on planning and holding a prayer retreat as a free resource for your church.


Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library has opened its Gardner C. Taylor Collection of manuscript writings for scholarly research. Taylor was named the “Dean of the Nation’s Black Preachers” by Time Magazine. The Interdenominational Theological Center created the Gardner C. Taylor Archives and Preaching Laboratory in 2005 to archive audio and video recordings of Taylor’s sermons and lectures. The Taylor laboratory includes technology for videoconferencing, listening to and viewing audio and video media, and other teaching and learning tools. Call 404.978.2052 or email archives@auctr.edu.

Some Great Sermons

Extravagent Generosity Preaching on the Widow's Mite

Preaching on Tough Issues

The Alliance for Christian Media announces that the audio and text resources of the Rev. John R. Gunn's popular ‘’Be Still and Know’’ radio ministry are now available at Day1.org, the website of the national ecumenical Day1 radio ministry. Site users will be able to access nearly 200 audio files from the long-running series, as well as hundreds of text files for study, sermon preparation, and devotional uses. Born in 1877, Rev. Gunn was a Baptist minister, author, and newspaper columnist. In 1926, the editor of a Fort Wayne newspaper invited Rev. Gunn to write a brief meditation daily for their editorial page--and he did so for 36 years. For more information, call toll free 888-411-Day-1 or check Day1.org.

The Beatitudes Society
The Center for Proressive Christianity
The Progressive Christian magazine
Progressive Chrsitianity An international network of Progressive Christian organizations


What is this thing called race? from PBS


Agape Camp,Fuquay-Varina, NC

The Anchorage Greenville, SC

Aqueduct Retreat Center Chapel Hill, NC

Avila Retreat Center Durham, NC

Bend of Ivy Lodge Marshall, NC

Bonclarken Conference Center, Flat Rock, NC

Calvin Center, Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 946-4276

Camp Gideon Christian Camp and Retreat Center Acworth, GA

Carmel Retreat Center, Hoschton, GA, 404-636-6075

Cedar Cross Retreat Center Louisburg, NC

Cedar Hill Enrichment Center, Gainesville, GA

Center for New Beginnings, Dahlonega, GA

Cherokee Retreat Center (Presbyterian USA) White, GA

Christmount Christian Assembly Black Mountain, NC

Convent of Saint Helena (Episcopal), Augusta, GA

DiakoniaCenter (Greek Orthodox) Salem, SC

Forrest Hills Resort, Dahlonega, GA.

Glisson Camp And Retreat Center (United Methodist) Dahlonega, GA

Gravatt Camp and Conference Center (Episcopal) Aiken, SC

The Green Bough House of Prayer, Adrian, Georgia, 478-668-4758

High Pastures Christian Retreat Center, 290 Kings Highway
Burnsville, North Carolina 28714,828.682.3138

Hinton Rural Life Center Hayesville, NC.

Ignatius Jesuit Retreat House, Atlanta, GA

Kanuga Conferences, Hendersonville, NC.

Koinonia Farm Americus, Georgia

Lake Guntersville Hampton Inn couples retreats, youth groups, or congregtional retreat possibilities.

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, Lake Junaluska, NC

Laurel Ridge Camp of the Moravian Church, Laurel Springs, NC

The Lodge on Lake Oconee Eatonton, GA

Mikell Camp and Conference Center, Tococca, Georgia

Lutheridge Conference Center and Camp in Ashville NC

Mepkin Abbey (Trappist) Moncks Corner, SC

Monastery of Saint Clare Travelers Rest, SC

Monastery of the Holy Spirit (Trappist), Conyers, GA

Monastery of the Visitation Snellville, GA (770) 972-1060

Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, NC

The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center operates on Unitarian Universalist principles, Highlands, NC

New Ebenezer Retreat Center, Rincon, Georgia

The Rock Hill Oratory Rock Hill, SC

Sabbath House, Bryson City, NC

Sacred Heart Monastery (Benedictine), Cullman, AL

Saint Francis Springs Prayer Center, Greensboro, NC 27401

Sea of Peace House of Prayer: A Dominican Retreat House Edisto Island, SC 29438

Short Journey Center Smithfield, NC 27577 (919) 934-7463

Simpsonwood Conference Center, Atlanta, GA

Smokey Mountain Christian Village, Pigeon Forge, TN

Snail’s Pace, Saluda, NC 28773

Springbank Christian Retreat Center Kingstree, SC

St. Mary's Sewanee a center for spiritual development, Sewanee, TN

Trinity Center, Salter Path, NC 28575 (near Outer Banks)

Vision Crest Calhoun, GA

Windsong Retreat Center, Pittsboro, NC

Greening Your Holidays from GIPL

Christmas Eve Justice for the downtrodden resources overview - on this page select readings, reflection, etc. from bar at top.

A closing prayer from Ted Loder Prayer for a Blue Christmas service
Lenten Resources__

National Council of Churches Lenten Resource exploring Climate Justice and how it relates to each one of us in our daily lives and communities. Each week, the series will explore a new issue, lifting up stories from around the globe and providing ways that you and your congregation can help address climate change in your own lives. If you would like to receive these Lenten reflections and explorations on climate change please email tedgar@nccecojustice.org with the subject "Lenten reflections" and your name will be added to the list.



Thanksgiving Worship Resources on Justice for Farm Workers


For information on caregiving resources and other aging resources, citizens can call STARLine at 404-613-6000.

Affordable Senior Retirement Community is now accepting applications! No Smoking, No Application fee, Rent is based on Income. Ages 62 years and older. Professionally Managed by Catholic Housing Initiatives, Inc. The community is located at 2973 Butner Road SW, Atlanta, GA 3033. For information please call 404-346-0745.

Fighting Back Senior Scams can be offered to your congregation. teaching seniors how to avoid becoming fraud victims. Seniors learn how to recognize consumer fraud schemes, detect and prevent identity theft, identify mortgage related and assisted living abuses, address a variety of insurance coverage, and examine estate planning among other financial issues. Laura Creamer at Consumer Credit Counseling Service at (404) 734-5645 or laura.creamer@cccsinc.org.

SHARED HOUSING RESOURCE FOR HOME OWNERS AND TENANTS
matches tenants who need a home with homeowners that have a room to spare - also tenants who will provide services for the homeowner in exchange for reduced or free rent. HOUSEMATE MATCH is a United Way funded agency. Call Lynne Dyckman at 678.812.3729, seeHousemateMatch or email lynne.dyckman@atlantajcc.org.

Koinonia Congregation is an actual congregation meeting in an online space — a virtual reality world known as "Second Life." Koinonia uses the cutting-edge technology of Second Life to create a safe environment where people can learn about the Christian faith and experience a loving Christian community.
You might find Twitter useful for connecting with those IT nuts.


World Pilgrims offers an extended experience of interfaith pilgrimage visiting holy sites of importance to the great monotheistic faiths.

Spiritual renewal trips to Holy Land, Egypt and other parts of the world. Holy Rest has details about the trips led by Dr. Temba L.J. Mafico. Telephone contact 404-527-7751.

Iona Retreats.


Care for the Troops and Veterans Heart Georgia.

Presbyterian Church USA worship and ministry resources.

Pastoral Care for veterans and their families.


The Israeli Consulate offers exhibits for display in your location. One is a group of photographs inspired by the Bible’s book of Genesis, Bereshit: In the beginning. Bereshit, which means "in the beginning" in Hebrew, is the Torah's name for the first book of the Bible. The exhibit contains thirty pieces of art, each measuring approximately thirty by thirty-six inches, suitable to be displayed on easels. The exhibit is available for long or short periods of time; anywhere from one week to a couple of months is easily arranged. The only cost involved is the shipping form the Atlanta office to site. Shelley Gavriel Castaldi, Director of Academic and Cultural Affairs, Phone (404) 487-6504, Email academic@atlanta.mfa.gov.il


The Evangelical Lutheran Church in American offers worship resources for times of flood and storm. See elca.org

Thanksgiving Worship Resources on Justice for Farm Workers

A closing prayer from Ted Loder Prayer for a Blue Christmas service

NC Council of Churches Poverty Specific references and figures are from NC but this resource on poverty contains many useful texts, reflections, hymn suggestions and more.

Creative ideas for hands on worship experiences