Atlanta First United Methodist Church in Georgia invited the public to the church's book club.
In a Facebook post on Friday, Sept. 23, the church said its book club resumed on Monday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
According to the church’s post, the participants discussed "Razorblade Tears" by S.A. Crosby.
The church said participants may send an email to grow@atlantafirstumc.org to get the participant link, and visit atlantafirstumc.org/grow for details on all upcoming book choices.
Interested participants may visit Atlanta First United Methodist Church’s Facebook post for additional information.
Members, Missionary Efforts
Atlanta First United Methodist Church’s website claimed that over the years, many fascinating and well-known individuals of the community have attended services there.
According to the church, it all started with early missionary endeavors.
The church said Atlanta was once known as Marthasville, a tiny railroad community that served as the terminus for four train lines that were at the time under construction.
Atlanta First United Methodist Church claimed that local pastors were gathering people for services.
Small groups convened in residences, warehouses on Peachtree Street and Auburn Avenue, and even the offices of the Georgia Railroad where services were held and future plans were discussed, it was noted.
The 175th anniversary of Atlanta First United Methodist Church's founding will be commemorated in 2022, the church said on its website.
Given how long the church has been serving God and the community, they value the story the church conveyed greatly.
Atlanta First United Methodist Church’s History
Atlanta First United Methodist Church's history focuses more on locations and structures than it does on individuals, according to the church, although the story of the Atlanta First United Methodist Church is primarily about people.
The church noted that its 170 years of expansion and development had been supported by years of faith, charity, and sacrifice.
According to the church, the origins and modern development of Atlanta are amply represented in its history by illustrious and well-known personalities.
The church said it has consistently chosen to remain in the city's center, where it is able to meet the spiritual requirements of both wealthy and less wealthy participants.
Atlanta United Methodist Church said a generous man by the name of Samuel Mitchell gave the Methodists a sizable amount of land in 1845.
According to the church, Peachtree, Pryor, and Houston Streets enclose a triangle-shaped parcel (near where the Georgia Pacific building stands).
The church said that a little log home with chimneys at each end was built here. In addition, it stated that it operated as a school during the week and a church on Sundays.
An interreligious Sunday school known as the Union Sabbath School was established, according to Atlanta First United Methodist Church. All three denominations—Presbyterians, Baptists, and Methodists— held preaching services, the church said.
The church said it was observed that each group alternated its Sundays to prevent confrontations.
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