The First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta invited the participants to explore the history and contemporary expressions of racism in the United States through a series of interviews and small group discussions.
In a Facebook post on Friday, Jan. 28, the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta announced it encouraged them through a series of interviews and small group discussions, students will learn about the history and current manifestations of racism in the US.
According to the post, the staff and ordained lay leaders at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta completed a six-month process called "Leadership Conversations on Race, Culture, and Christianity" that began in the fall of 2020 and ended in the spring of 2021.
The Faith Formation Network's "Race, Culture, and Christianity" course, which grew out of this experience, gives students access to the conversations and reflection questions that go along with it, according to the church.
The church said it may be individually or in groups, this course can be completed.
The Facebook page of the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is a good place to start for those who want to learn more about this topic.
Church’s History
The Woodruff Arts Center is near to the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, which was founded in 1848 and is located at the crossroads of Peachtree and 16th Streets, according to the church's website.
In metropolitan regions, the church claimed to be a leader in worship, spiritual formation, service, community partnerships, and the arts.
The First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta has celebrated a number of significant milestones, and many of the families who have contributed to the growth of their community have been and continue to be members.
According to the church, as it approaches its 175th anniversary in 2023, the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta will continue to expand on these traditions.
On May 29, 2020, the National Register of Historic Places added Atlanta's First Presbyterian Church to its registry.
The Southeast's oldest preschool, according to the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, was created 70 years ago.
The First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta has a 35-year tradition of giving breakfast to 250 homeless people every Sunday and providing secure housing and support to up to 12 women through the Women's Transformation Center on campus, among its numerous local mission projects.
It also claimed to be the world's longest-running Christian radio program, having broadcast on WSB radio since 1922.
The First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta was also the first church in Atlanta to broadcast its services on television, something it continues to do today, according to the church.
The High Museum of Art, Museum of Design Atlanta, Alliance Theater, Atlanta Symphony, Atlanta Opera, and other local arts organizations all have close ties to the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.
Piano Dedication Gala
On Friday, Feb. 4, the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta will host a piano dedication gala concert.
On Friday at 8 p.m., the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta will host an in-person piano dedication gala concert.
According to the post, the piano dedication gala concert will feature international Chopin prize winner Charles Richard-Hamelin, playing works by Mozart, Ravel, Franck, and Chopin.
The First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta said its members and seniors aged 65 and ip can attend in person at a discounted rate. It added that students are also free at the door, however, they must present their valid IDs.
Participants who are interested in attending can purchase tickets online.
The First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta's Facebook page is a good place to start for those who want to learn more about this topic.
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