The Neighborhood Church in Atlanta, Georgia, held its Epiphany celebration online amid rising COVID-19 infections in the area.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, Jan. 1, the Neighborhood Church announced that it shifted its celebration of Epiphany through livestreamed on Sunday at 11 a.m.
According to the post, members Andy and Anjie shared a message on the meaning of the day.
The church said it had a pop-up tent outside on McLendon Ave from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m., adding that folks can come by and pick up a star word in person thru drive or walk in.
The Neighborhood Church assured that those who won’t be able to pick up the star word in person, may contact Anjie or Andy to send the star word electronically.
The church explained that the star words have become a beloved tradition.
It bared that it was conferring with its board of directors and virus specialists to be able to publish plans for how it will gather in the coming weeks of January as soon as possible.
Those who wish to see more information written on this article may visit the Neighborhood Church’s Facebook post.
Artist Relief Fund
The Neighborhood Church has also appealed to the public for donations to raise funds for the Artist Relief Fund. The church said in a Facebook post on Thursday, Dec. 30 that the public can donate through its Facebook campaign or its website, neighborhoodchurchATL.com/giving.
A kind contributor has committed to double the first $2,000 donated to the Artist Relief Fund through the end of the year, according to the post.
The church also expressed gratitude to the community for its efforts to provide a space where people can create, support, learn, and serve together.
According to the Neighborhood Church, God is the wellspring of creativity, and when people express themselves artistically, they are connecting with the holy spark that exists within each individual.
Even when theaters, stages, galleries, and venues were dark, artists kept people interested and entertained, making life and livelihood difficult and unstable.
The Atlanta Artists Relief Fund provides resources and connections to all types of artists, and it hopes to raise funds to enable them to continue their work after 2022.
Donors who are interested in learning more about this article can go to the Neighborhood Church's Facebook page.
Home Worship Service
The Neighborhood Church had a Christmas at Home worship service on Sunday, Dec. 26.
On Thursday, Dec. 23, the Neighborhood Church announced that there would be no in-person service on Sunday, Dec. 26.
On the other side, the church invited everyone to worship in the solitude of their own homes.
According to the post, it will also post a brief reflection video on its Facebook and YouTube pages.
People should spend time in meaningful ways, such as gaining an extra hour of sleep, making pancakes with extra toppings, or journaling and reflecting with a Christmas devotional book, according to the Neighborhood Church.
Church’s Pop-up Pageant
The Neighborhood Church hosted this year's pop-up pageant on Friday, Dec. 17.
The public is invited to this year's pop-up pageant, which took place on Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Church.
For those who haven't been before, it will be a wonderful opportunity to hear the Christmas tale told in a new way, complete with music, costumes, and acting, and with children as the stars of the show.
There is no need to prepare beforehand, and everyone is free to come. They'll meet in Candler Park in costume, which will be provided when they arrive. In the event of bad weather, the church will reschedule the event.
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