The Neighborhood Church in Atlanta, Georgia announced that it will hold a blood donation drive in the sanctuary on Wednesday, Feb. 16.
In a Facebook post on Friday, Jan. 28, the Neighborhood Church said for the past few weeks, the Red Cross has been announcing a catastrophic blood shortage across the country, the lowest supply in years.
Those who are eligible and feel comfortable donating blood can sign up for the church's next blood drive on February 16 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Neighborhood Church Sanctuary.
The stations are spaced out and masks are necessary. The church claims that it has Wifi in the Sanctuary so that people can work or browse while donating. And, of course, there are free munchies.
The sponsor code is "neighborhood," according to the church, so people can readily discover the sign-up on redcrossblood.org.
Those who wish to see more information written on this article may visit the Neighborhood Church’s Facebook post.
Racial Healing and Peacebuilding
The Neighborhood Church has announced that it hosted a discussion group on racial healing and peacebuilding.
The Neighborhood Church announced on Tuesday, Jan. 18, that it sponsored a program organized by Compassionate Atlanta called Racial Healing and Peacebuilding Discussion.
They worked through the Racial Healing Handbook together, according to the post.
The event was open to the public, according to the church.
The event is held on Zoom, according to the Neighborhood Church, and anyone can attend from anywhere.
The event took place on the following dates: from Jan. 31 to April 11 at 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Mondays. The first session begins at 7 p.m. (EST). There will be no session on April 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
It is free, according to the church, except for the cost of the book, which is roughly $25.
If that is an impediment to their involvement, the Neighborhood Church has offered to provide them with a book.
Participants can also learn more about racial healing by signing up at neighborhoodchurchATL.com/racialhealing.
For those who aren't familiar with anti-racism work, here's a quick movie to get them started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvJ7fGB-Pdk.
Those interested in learning more about this topic can go to the Neighborhood Church's Facebook page.
Free Pantry, Fitness Session
To keep the free pantry put up in front of the church-going, the Neighborhood Church encouraged the community to provide shelf-stable pantry items.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, Jan. 13, the church asked the public to donate shelf-stable pantry products at any time to help families in need.
The church said they can even put board games on the shelf to share with the public.
According to the church, it was a terrific way for the community to come together and contribute.
The Neighborhood Church said, one of its partner Girl Scout Troops built the free pantry, and several neighbors have promised to help, keep an eye on it, and keep it full.
On Wednesday at 1 p.m., the Neighborhood Church will host a $10 introductory workout session from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. According to a Facebook post from the church, it was hosted by one of its neighbors.
According to the post, the event was touted as a "fusion fitness experience ideal for all fitness levels."
Members may enhance their bodies, burn calories, and increase their vitality and flexibility in just one vigorous session, according to the church.
According to the church, the class was led by Christine of Steller Fitness.
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