The First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta in Georgia is set to host another Bach’s Lunch on Friday, May 13.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, April 28, the First Presbyterian Church invited the public to join for another Bach’s Lunch featuring the American String Quartet along with ECMSA Artistic Director William Ransom.
According to the church’s post, the American String Quartet along with ECMSA Artistic Director William Ransom will have a performance of one of Bach’s most masterful chamber pieces.
Interested participants may go to their website and the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta’s Facebook post.
Church’s New Youth Choir
A new youth choir has been established at Atlanta's First Presbyterian Church.
On Tuesday, April 26, the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta announced the formation of its new youth choir in a Facebook post.
They meet at 4:30 p.m., according to the church's post, every Sunday in the choir rehearsal room before the youth group.
The church stated that no prior expertise is required and that everyone was invited to participate.
Participation also involved performance opportunities and, as the choir grows, possible choir excursions, according to the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.
Those interested can contact mnegishi@firstpresatl.org. For additional information on this subject, go to the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta's Facebook page.
Church’s Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performed at the First Presbyterian Church last Saturday at 8 p.m., according to a Facebook post on the church's page on Wednesday, April 6.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, directed by Jens Korndörfer and conducted by Jerry Hou, performed Saint-Saens' Organ Symphony and Poulenc's Organ Concerto, according to the church.
This was a one-time event, according to the First Presbyterian Church.
Concerts at First, according to the church, hosted the event.
More information on the event can be found on the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta's Facebook page.
Appeals for Volunteers
The First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta organized the Lunch Bags Love Line Sunday.
After the 9:10 a.m. service, volunteers for the Lunch Bags Love Line were welcomed at the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.
They meet in the kitchen to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and package meals for the community's poorest residents, according to the church.
According to the church, it was a delightful event that had a positive impact on the area.
Make someone's day by becoming a source of joy for them. According to the church, the congregation was pleased to see them.
Individuals interested in learning more about this topic should visit firstpresatl.org/volunteer.
Second Annual Mental health Connections Week
The second annual mental health connections week was held at Atlanta First Presbyterian Church.
According to the post issued on Monday, April 18, the second annual mental health connections week was hosted at the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta from April 25 to April 29.
The church said the event was being sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, the Samaritan Counseling Center, and The Will for Hope Foundation to raise awareness about the importance of mental health.
The gathering began around 7 p.m. This occurred on April 25, according to the church.
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