Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia invited the public to attend a seniors' workshop for free.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Sept. 28, the church invited the participants and senior citizens to learn how to secure online accounts at home and in person during the free workshop.
According to the church’s post, the workshop will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 9 a.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall.
The church said they will also be sharing a free breakfast for the attendees.
Central United Methodist Church said everyone may encourage people who might be interested in the workshop and encourage them to sign up at tinyurl.com/apdseniorsafety.
Church’s History
Central United Methodist Church was founded as Clark Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church in 1866, according to the church's website.
The church said the name of the church is Bishop Davis W. Clark, who was elected a bishop in 1864 and served as the first President of the Freedmen's Aid Society.
The first location of the church was on Frasier Street in Atlanta's Summerhill district, the church said.
According to the church, Clark Chapel was referred to by locals as the "Little Red Church" because of its striking red paintwork.
The church said Clark Chapel moved to a new location on Hunter and Lloyd Streets in 1876.
After Lloyd Street became Central Avenue, it was renamed as Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal, the church said.
The church said the Clark Chapel congregation was proud to have contributed to the founding of the Gammon Theological Seminary and Clark University while they were a part of that community.
Lloyd Street Church's basement is where some of the school's classes purportedly gathered, according to the church.
Some of the most complex and effective racial equality initiatives had Central at their core, it added.
The church played a role in the growth of Atlanta's civic and religious identity as the city became a leader in business, education, and civil rights activity.
Additionally, it has a long history of civic, moral, and educational leadership, the church said.
Center of City
Central United Methodist Church said the city's center-located Central United Methodist Church is claimed to have the city's best interests at heart.
The churchgoers give thanks to God for allowing them to choose Central as their spiritual home.
They contend that behavior speaks more about a person's spiritual state than speech ever could.
To learn more about Central, the United Methodist Church, and how they could get more involved in church life, participants must attend one of the "New Members" workshops.
Pastor Ross sends out a monthly thank-you note called The Central Heartbeat.
The first 100 young people received free meals, swag bags from the gaming truck, and other cool freebies, according to the Central United Methodist Church.
Families and locals were also encouraged to attend the event with their friends and unwind there.
The young people, according to the church, received blessings and expressed gratitude to sponsors.
For further information, interested participants may visit Central United Methodist Church's Facebook page.
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