Neighborhood Church in Atlanta, Georgia called for the donation of new or gently used books for children.
On a Facebook post on Tuesday, Aug. 16, the church said it has a justice initiative each quarter with a new focus and priorities.
According to the church’s post, it aims to join in the fight to help provide quality education for all children this quarter.
The church said it has established a partnership with ChildrenRead Atlanta, which donates books to young children in Title I public schools and childcare facilities like Sheltering Arms that house a sizable proportion of children from low-income families.
Making tote bags for back-to-school has been a priority for the Creative Connections team, according to the church's post.
Additionally, the church said they are gathering books new or gently used to donate to ChildrenRead for distribution to young readers from infancy through kindergarten.
Participants who want to contribute may put books in the Redistribution Center, the bookshelf immediately before the elevators on the main level, at any time during business hours, or on Sunday mornings, according to the church.
Neighborhood Church expressed its appreciation for their support as they work to raise literacy levels among kids throughout our city.
Interested readers may visit Neighborhood Church’s Facebook post for more information written on this article.
Collaborative Christian Neighbors
A network of cooperative Christian neighbors known as Neighborhood Church develops connections for justice and community, according to the church's website.
The church said its goal is to restore relationships with God and others in the community.
Neighborhood Church said it sees itself and the world as a global community of neighbors who tend to one another.
It is a group of friends, relatives, activists, spiritual seekers, emotional baggage bearers, leaders, outcasts, natives, and immigrants. They live in a welcoming community, the church said.
The church said it is anti-racist and pro-LGBTQ. Church said it is designed to be an inclusive, varied, and barrier-breaking expression of Christ's love.
People from all over Atlanta congregate in the building for worship, interpersonal interaction, social justice work, the creative arts, education and growth, community collaboration, difficult talks, workshops and meetings, celebrations, neighborhood events, and more, according to the church.
The church said it is a congregation of United Methodists in Atlanta's Candler Park district.
Church Worship
The church said participants can enter by any of the green doors or the large silver and glass doors at the Connector.
Typically, worship lasts until 12:15 p.m. Due to COVID, childcare is still presently on hold. However, they have a sensory library available for anyone who would find it helpful to fidget during worship, according to the church.
Neighborhood Church said they can roll or stroll as there is an elevator and accessible ramps available.
Alternatively, people can drive as there is plenty of parking available. The parking lot is in the church's back and it is one-way so make sure to enter on Mell Ave, the church said.
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