A healthcare program in the church could encourage healing and healthy living. United Church of Christ pointed out that churches have a mission to their members and community to provide a ministry for health.
As part of the Roman Catholic tradition, they must avoid eating meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Some people in Atlanta include this practice in preventing luxuries and indulgences in 40 days.
Atlanta Westside Presbyterian Church has hosted classes on preparation for Christian marriage every Wednesday since March 1. The church’s website noted that they started the course to help those who are engaged, soon-to-be engaged, or recently married to build a strong foundation for their relationships.
Northside Drive Baptist Church runs the Holy Happy Hour at Round Tripb Brewing every Wednesday throughout the year. The church’s website noted that the gathering would be an excellent opportunity to have fun with the community and have “holy” discussions.
Atlanta Dream Center Church annually runs 71 Hours of Miracle with the homeless to bring awareness. The church’s website revealed that Pastor Paul Palmer celebrates his annual birthday by being homeless for the said hours.
Mount Paran (MP) Church will hold its annual MP Worship Bake Sale on Sunday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The church’s website announced that members would enjoy a feast of treats made by local artisans and the MP Choir and Orchestra.
Second Ponce De Leon Baptist Church (SPDL) will hold a canned fruit drive for Toco Hills Community Alliance (THCA) on Saturday, April 1. The church’s website noted that THCA is a group of believers and other partners collaborating to help families and individuals in Northeast Atlanta.
Atlanta is known for being the spiritual center of the Civil Rights Movement. The Atlanta website emphasized that black churches in Atlanta have given comfort and refuge during their challenging moments.
Impact Church will host the Spring in Health on Sunday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church’s website announced that there would be free biometric health exams and other tests.
Saint Mark United Methodist Church called for donations and volunteers until Thursday, March 23, for the upcoming Community Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza. The church’s Facebook page announced they will hold the event on Sunday, April 8, in the Midtown Community.
