The Neighborhood Church in Atlanta, Georgia announced that it will start its Lent series with “Say Yes!” with “Say Yes to the Bless!”
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Neighborhood Church said that Ash Wednesday falls on March 2 and will be the start of its Lent series.
The church said it will be giving blessings to everyone who wants one on McLendon Ave in front of the church throughout the day, reminding people in the community that life is a gift and all valued.
According to the church’s post, it encouraged the public to come and see as they give concrete blessings to the community, noting that there will be glitter.
A prayer service with the imposition of ashes will be held in the Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m., according to the church.
The church said this historic Christian practice serves as a reminder of our mortality and the need of appreciating the gift of life.
Everyone is welcome to give and receive these blessings. The church said they hope to see them on Ash Wednesday as they embark on this Lenten journey to Say Yes!
Interested participants may visit the Neighborhood Church’s Facebook page for additional information.
Work and Vision
The Neighborhood Church has pledged to uphold its principles as the foundation for its work and vision.
The church said in a Facebook post on Friday, Feb. 18, that these principles include "healing via relationship," "community awareness and collaboration," and "neighbors helping neighbors."
These are all beliefs that the Neighborhood Church believes in, according to their post.
According to the church, these are their work and vision guides.
It also expressed the desire that the public will attend a worship service or event in the near future.
According to the Neighborhood Church, this is the appropriate church for individuals looking for a church that doesn't quite have it all together, but always places all voices being heard and seeking justice together at the core of what they do.
Those interested in learning more about this topic can go to the Neighborhood Church's Facebook page.
Church’s In-person Worship Service
The Neighborhood Church's in-person worship services began on Sunday, Feb. 20.
On Wednesday, Feb. 16, The Neighborhood Church announced on Facebook that in-person worship had returned this week due to a decrease in COVID-19 infections.
According to the church's post, since the number of COVID-19 infections in Atlanta has dropped drastically in recent weeks, the church's board has agreed that they can resume indoor worship together on Sundays at 11 a.m.
According to the church, face masks and social distancing will be required.
The Neighborhood Church advised that sick people should stay at home.
If they are unable to come in person or choose to worship online for any reason, they will continue to offer online worship.
Participants should visit the Neighborhood Church's Facebook page for more information.
A small assembly of the Neighborhood Church was called together for a time of fellowship and discussion.
It announced a small group gathering on Monday nights to go over The Racial Healing Handbook together, in conjunction with Compassionate Atlanta, in a Facebook post on Monday, Feb. 7.
According to the church, the first gathering took place last week and was a time of joyful camaraderie and thought-provoking discussion.
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