The First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta in Georgia has shared humble beginnings of 2019 Epiphany Recipient Refuge Coffee.
In a Facebook post on Monday, Jan. 31, the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta said Refuge Coffee Co. is a one-of-a-kind coffee store dedicated to helping those in need around the world.
According to the post, the drinks and baked goods will make the people smile, but it's the personnel, the customers, and the ambiance that will make the customer feel at ease.
The church encouraged the public to read the beginnings of 2019 Epiphany honorees Kitti and Bill Murray on how they started the nonprofit company and how their coffee gives so many people a taste of home.
After worship, stop by Refuge on the Woodruff Arts campus, directly next door to First Presbyterian Church, for a wonderful cup of coffee, according to the church.
Those who wish to see more information written on this article may visit the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta’s Facebook post.
Church’s History
According to the church's website, the Woodruff Arts Center is close to the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, which was founded in 1848 and is located at the crossroads of Peachtree and 16th Streets.
The church claimed to be a leader in worship, spiritual formation, service, community relationships, and the arts in metropolitan areas.
Many of the families who have contributed to the growth of their neighborhood have been and continue to be members of the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, which has celebrated a number of notable milestones.
The First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, as it approaches its 175th anniversary in 2023, plans to build on these traditions, according to the church.
The National Register of Historic Places placed Atlanta's First Presbyterian Church on its list on May 29, 2020.
According to the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, the Southeast's oldest preschool was founded 70 years ago.
Among its many local mission efforts, the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta has a 35-year tradition of feeding breakfast to 250 homeless individuals every Sunday and providing secure lodging and support to up to 12 women through the Women's Transformation Center on campus.
It also claimed to be the longest-running Christian radio program in the world, having aired on WSB radio since 1922.
According to the church, the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta was also the first church in Atlanta to broadcast its services on television, which it continues to do today.
The First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is home to the High Museum of Art, the Museum of Design Atlanta, the Alliance Theater, the Atlanta Symphony, the Atlanta Opera, and other local arts groups.
Church’s Small Discussions
The First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta invited individuals to learn about the history and current expressions of racism in the United States through a series of interviews and small group discussions.
According to a Facebook post from the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 28, students will learn about the history and current forms of racism in the United States through a series of interviews and small group discussions.
The staff and ordained lay leaders of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta finished 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, according to the post.
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