Central Presbyterian Church advocates against

Members of Central Presbyterian Church attended and advocated against criminalization of homelessness at the Capitol last week. (Photo taken from Central Presbyterian Church’s Facebook post)

The members of Central Presbyterian Church attended and advocated against the criminalization of homelessness at the Capitol last week.

On a Facebook post on Saturday, Aug. 13, the church said the Central in the City group members advocated with the support of the Central’s session.

According to the church’s post, the group, made up of Central members Gary Cornell, Kristeen Sorrells, Jerry Miller, and Lee Carroll, went to hearings regarding a contentious measure on Georgia's approach to homelessness that was defeated during the previous session.

The church said a study committee that will present its findings and suggests new measures when the senate reconvenes in January 2023 received input from the Centralites as well.

Attendees can read a report provided by Lee Carroll by the link shared to get a summary of the team's efforts as well as a more thorough analysis, it added.

Interested readers may visit Central Presbyterian Church’s Facebook post for more information written on this article.

COVID-19 Protocols

Following a thorough examination of statistical data and the prevalence of "COVID fatigue" at its June stated meeting, the session decided to maintain Central's current COVID-19 guidelines until its meeting on Monday, Aug. 1, when protocols were reevaluated, according to the church’s website.

The church said the board shares their disappointment as it notes the continued increase in Covid cases in the congregation and in metro Atlanta.

The church said all interior activities at Central Presbyterian Church, such as worship, meetings, and Sunday school sessions, continue to need masking.

While at Central, it advised people to take care of the members and the people around them by masking.

The church said they must postpone attending in-person events at the church until advised dates for quarantining or isolation have passed for those who have someone living with or someone else they know has tested positive for the viral virus.

It added that they also postpone attending if they do not feel well in general.

Sunday Worship

According to the church's website, it invited the public to come and worship during the customary one-hour service in the sanctuary at 11 a.m.

The church said that this service, which has its roots in the reformed tradition, will feature a wide range of musical selections performed by the choir, organ, and special guest instrumentalists.

The church said they would also experience the Word of God through dramatic and illuminating scripture readings, stirring sermons, and the liturgical arts on display in the sanctuary.

Seating is socially segregated during our traditional services, according to the church. The church said for the purpose of locating contacts, reservations are necessary.

It also asks that everyone attending services wear a mask while on the church campus, even if they have all their vaccinations.

There is not any childcare available right now, it added. After service, they may find a chance to say hello to one another in the church courtyard rather than shake hands or hug.