The Road to Damascus production is coming to Neighborhood Church on June 5, 2025!

The Road to Damascus began as a prayer for the release of Gloria “Mama Glo” Williams, a longtime member of the LCIW Drama Club whose 51 years behind bars were the longest sentence served at LCIW. From 2019-2022, PDMNOLA led a “Free Mama Glo” campaign with The Graduates, VOTE, Kumbuka African Dance and Drum Collective, The Washitaw Nation, ArtSpot Productions, St. Charles Ave. Baptist Church and its Center for Faith + Action to encourage Louisiana’s then-Governor John Bel Edwards to approve her release, which he finally did on January 25, 2022. 

In The Road to Damascus (As told by Grandmother to Little Red), Grandmother is an incarcerated woman who tells the story of Saul/Paul’s conversion experience to her granddaughter during prison visits as a way to illuminate the persecutorial nature of the system in which they live. They share stories of encounters with the Wolf and the Huntsman that leave questions as to which of these two figures is predator and which is savior. Grandmother casts her prison guard, who happens to be named Saul, as the Huntsman in the tale she weaves for Little Red. Through the telling of the tale, we examine the perpetrator/victim/savior dynamic that is present in both stories, in ourselves, and in our national consciousness.

At a time when Christianity is increasingly polarized by political interests and parties, this performance calls on Christ’s deepest teachings to help us look at the role we have each played in crime and punishment, harm and healing, and invites us to deepen our collective ability to look at and begin to heal the harm that has been done to our nation and its citizens in the name of Christianity.

Purchase tickets here!

Mark your calendars! Every First Sunday, we'll have lunch handled - just bring a side to share, or just bring yourself. We'll share a Sign Up Genius in the church email the week before, just so we don't all bring mac and cheese (although - would that be so bad?). Plan to be with us and enjoy this chance to meet your new friends & neighbors!

Easter is more than one Sunday - it is a 50 day season that restores our hopes and sparks a joy that defies limits. If you care to find us - we'll be exploring how the Resurrection of Jesus fuels our work to resist evil, injustice, and oppression and include absolutely everyone in the kindom of God. Death does not define us - and so together we're unlimited. Join us through early June on Sundays at 11 am for Defying Mortality!

Worship Online with Us!

Easter is more than one Sunday - it is a 50 day season that restores our hopes and sparks a joy that defies limits. If you care to find us - we'll be exploring how the Resurrection of Jesus fuels our work to resist evil, injustice, and oppression and include absolutely everyone in the kindom of God. Death does not define us - and so together we're unlimited. Join us through early June on Sundays at 11 am for Defying Mortality!

Worship Online with Us!

GROW:kids - May 18, 2025

For the spring of 2025, GROW:kids will be a "right after worship" timeframe (roughly 12:30pm to 2:30pm). We will have lunch, learn more about the Bible through stories, drama, and activities like games and crafts. Each month we will have a different engaging theme - and our hope is that GROW:kids is a safe and fun place for kids roughly in Pre-K through 5th grade.

Email brooke@neighborhoodchurchATL.com for more info!

Mark your calendars! Every First Sunday, we'll have lunch handled - just bring a side to share, or just bring yourself. We'll share a Sign Up Genius in the church email the week before, just so we don't all bring mac and cheese (although - would that be so bad?). Plan to be with us and enjoy this chance to meet your new friends & neighbors!

Easter is more than one Sunday - it is a 50 day season that restores our hopes and sparks a joy that defies limits. If you care to find us - we'll be exploring how the Resurrection of Jesus fuels our work to resist evil, injustice, and oppression and include absolutely everyone in the kindom of God. Death does not define us - and so together we're unlimited. Join us through early June on Sundays at 11 am for Defying Mortality!

Worship Online with Us!

Easter is more than one Sunday - it is a 50 day season that restores our hopes and sparks a joy that defies limits. If you care to find us - we'll be exploring how the Resurrection of Jesus fuels our work to resist evil, injustice, and oppression and include absolutely everyone in the kindom of God. Death does not define us - and so together we're unlimited. Join us through early June on Sundays at 11 am for Defying Mortality!

Worship Online with Us!

Break out your sparkles and tap shoes because this is going to be a Night. To. Shine. Incredible local talent will grace our stage, tickle our funny bones, and fill our bellies down at the Neighborhood Church on Sunday, May 4, 5-7p. Will there be dancing? Sure. Could there be ukelele serenades? Probably. Will you be sad if you miss this opportunity? Definitely. Purchase your tickets here!

Learn more and find updates at neighborhoodchurchatl.com/shine-on.

Get ready for Easter with Neighborhood Church! It’s going to be a splendid day to celebrate the risen Lord!

GROW:kids - April 13 from 12:30-2:30 pm

For the spring of 2025, GROW:kids will be a "right after worship" timeframe (roughly 12:30pm to 2:30pm). We will have lunch, learn more about the Bible through stories, drama, and activities like games and crafts. Each month we will have a different engaging theme - and our hope is that GROW:kids is a safe and fun place for kids roughly in Pre-K through 5th grade.

Email brooke@neighborhoodchurchATL.com for more info!

Queering Theology (An Introduction to Queer Christian understandings of God)

We have pop-up GROW:groups that are stand alone, one-time opportunities to explore a particular aspect of faith, and particularly a liberationist, queer-affirming, United Methodist expression of faith. Want to know how we make all that work? Join in the conversation. Each Pop-Up will be at 12:30pm after worship on a Sunday. Reach out to Rev. Andi with questions.

RSVP here!

Mark your calendars! Every First Sunday, we'll have lunch handled - just bring a side to share, or just bring yourself. Plan to be with us and enjoy this chance to meet your new friends & neighbors! Sign up here to let us know what you’re bringing.

Method in the Madness (Understanding United Methodist Theology)

We have pop-up GROW:groups that are stand alone, one-time opportunities to explore a particular aspect of faith, and particularly a liberationist, queer-affirming, United Methodist expression of faith. Want to know how we make all that work? Join in the conversation. Each Pop-Up will be at 12:30pm after worship on a Sunday. Reach out to Rev. Andi with questions.

RSVP here!

You're invited to work sessions to build out concrete plans for our new ministry teams!

On March 9 we will focus in our Justice team and how we can plan to embody our Justice work around Anti-racism; LGBTQ+ embrace; and working to address issues of housing and food insecurity. So: even if you were not a part of the earlier conversations, and you want to be a part of the team that works on making concrete plans to help Neighborhood work to deepen our relationships as we work for justice for all our neighbors - then join us on March 9, 12:30-2:30 in the Gathering Place.

Bring your lunch or snacks to share. Questions? Contact Rev. Andi at andi@neighborhoodchurchatl.com for more info!

GROW:kids - March 9 from 12:30-2:30 pm

For the spring of 2025, GROW:kids will be a "right after worship" timeframe (roughly 12:30pm to 2:30pm). We will have lunch, learn more about the Bible through stories, drama, and activities like games and crafts. Each month we will have a different engaging theme - and our hope is that GROW:kids is a safe and fun place for kids roughly in Pre-K through 5th grade.

Email brooke@neighborhoodchurchATL.com for more info!

Join other United Methodists on Wednesday, March 5th for an Ash Wednesday service at 6 pm at St Paul UMC in Grant Park. The pastors of St Paul, Eastside, and Neighborhood will be leading the service, and you are invited to attend. St Paul is located at 501 Grant St Atlanta, GA 30316 and if you’d like to carpool, please contact Rev. Andi at andi@neighborhoodchurchatl.com!

You're invited to work sessions to build out concrete plans for our new ministry teams!

On March 2 we will hone in on two of our new ministry focuses: Meaningful Connections and Belonging. Even if you were not a part of the earlier conversations, and you want to be a part of the team that works on Meaningful Connections (helping build groups and events that empower us to connect meaningfully with our neighbors and with each other) and/or Belonging (helping make our space, gatherings, and communications laser focused on the radical idea that everyone belongs in God's Neighborhood) - then join us from 12:30-2:30 on March 2 in the Commons.

Bring your lunch or snacks to share. Questions? Contact Rev. Andi at andi@neighborhoodchurchatl.com for more info!

We worship weekly here at Neighborhood Church at 11 am! We hope to see you for one of our services soon. You can join us in person at 1561 McLendon Ave or online on our livestream page.

We worship weekly here at Neighborhood Church at 11 am! We hope to see you for one of our services soon. You can join us in person at 1561 McLendon Ave or online on our livestream page.

We worship weekly here at Neighborhood Church at 11 am! We hope to see you for one of our services soon. You can join us in person at 1561 McLendon Ave or online on our livestream page.

On Wednesday, February 12, from 9 am to 2 pm, North Georgia United Methodists will participate in an Advocacy Day at the Georgia State Capitol organized by Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.

This event aims to bring attention to an issue before Georgia state legislators—ending the death penalty for individuals with intellectual disabilities. It will offer participants an opportunity to engage with lawmakers on this matter.  The day will begin at Trinity United Methodist Church in Atlanta. That same day, Bishop Robin Dease will serve as Chaplain in the State Senate.

Use this link to register today!

Justice and Community Work Brainstorming Meeting

We invite you to share your voice and insights by scanning the QR to complete our brief survey, whether you’ve been here in the Neighborhood Community from the beginning or if you just recently started hanging out with us. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and will directly inform our planning for our justice and community work in 2025, ensuring that our programs align with the passions, energy, and needs of our church community.

Kylan will be leading an in-person brainstorming session on Sunday, February 9 from 12:30-3 pm! RSVP using this link.

Kids in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to join us for GROW:kids this Sunday, February 9 after worship until 2:30 pm(ish). Parents/guardians are also invited to stay for a meeting to express hopes and interests for the future of children's ministry in this next season of Neighborhood Church. Questions? Reach out to Brooke Lawrence at brooke@neighborhoodchurchATL.com.

We worship weekly here at Neighborhood Church at 11 am! We hope to see you for one of our services soon. You can join us in person at 1561 McLendon Ave or online on our livestream page.

Advocacy Day sponsored by Georgia Equality: sign up here

People living with HIV live, work and thrive in every legislative district across our state, but many state lawmakers are unaware of the issues that affect our diverse community. This event will provide a free training on how to educate state legislators at the Capitol on HIV policy. Following the training, we will stand united under the Gold Dome to put our training into action. Attendees will have an opportunity to talk one-on-one with their representative in the House and Senate (don't know who your legislators are? No problem– we'll bring this information to you!). We will educate elected officials on issues like HIV criminalization, HIV education, HIV prevention/care funding, healthcare access, LGBTQ rights, racial justice and reproductive justice.

Following our time in the Capitol, we'll reconvene for lunch, debrief, and a panel discussion on HIV/AIDS policy under the Gold Dome.

Training and a light breakfast and lunch are provided to all attendees.

Date/Time: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Location: The Freight Depot, BLUE ROOM, 65 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30303) We will meet for a brief training at 9:00am, then walk across the street to the Capitol to speak with our legislators. After lobbying, we'll reconvene for lunch and a panel discussion on HIV/AIDS at the legislature.

Please hold the time on January 5 and February 2 and plan to join in these church-wide conversations dreaming about what Neighborhood Church chooses to be in the years ahead. These facilitated conversations are designed to help us take concrete steps to organizing ourselves to faithfully serve "this present age" with all of its potential challenges. Each conversation will be different, so we invite you to attend both dates for full participation (but feel free to come to just one or the other if that's all your schedule allows for). Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP for planning purposes!

For questions, contact Rev Andi (andi@neighborhoodchurchatl.com)

Neighborhood Church will host an ERT training on January 25, 2025, for people who want to be prepared to help neighbors who are hit by the next disaster. The training will take place from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm.

Please click here if you want to find out more about how to be ready for the next disaster and for more info on this training.

Help Shape Our Justice & Community Work for 2025!

We invite you to share your voice and insights by completing this brief survey. Your feedback is vital in shaping Neighborhood Church's justice and community efforts for the upcoming year.

This is your opportunity to:

• Reflect on what excites you about our work.

• Share where you see opportunities for growth.

• Help us understand how to best communicate with and engage you.

• Highlight where you feel called to contribute your time and talents.

The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and will directly inform our planning for 2025, ensuring that our programs align with the passions, energy, and needs of our church community. Mark your calendars for our in-person brainstorming session on January 12 from 12:30-3 pm in the Gathering Place. Lunch will be provided.

Thank you for your input—it makes all the difference!

Please hold the time on January 5 and February 2 and plan to join in these church-wide conversations dreaming about what Neighborhood Church chooses to be in the years ahead. These facilitated conversations are designed to help us take concrete steps to organizing ourselves to faithfully serve "this present age" with all of its potential challenges. Each conversation will be different, so we invite you to attend both dates for full participation (but feel free to come to just one or the other if that's all your schedule allows for). Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP for planning purposes!

For questions, contact Rev Andi (andi@neighborhoodchurchatl.com)