Big Bethel AME Church is the oldest predominantly African American congregation in the Atlanta metropolitan area. It was founded in 1847 and is an African Methodist Episcopal church and is located on the Historic Auburn Ave. They have many different ministries available to be involved with like Youth, Music & Arts, & Outreach. Worship is on Sundays & Wednesday, and the current Pastor is Rev Gregory Vaughn Eason Sr.
Sandy Springs United Methodist Church was founded by some of Sandy Springs' original settlers. The church provides a food pantry, a clothing boutique and financial assistance with rent and utilities to those in need. Sunday worship takes place at 11am.
ForRent.com provides a free online search of rental apartment listings for private property owners and property management companies throughout the greater Atlanta area. Apartments are also listed in its weekly publication, For Rent Magazine, which can be found in supermarkets and convenience stores across the city. At ForRent.com, you can view apartment photos, floor plans and pricing, as well as take a virtual tour of the entire property.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is inside of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Warehouse is West Atlanta. It was founded by Bill Bolling in 1979 and originally operated out of the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Midtown. The food bank now provides food for more than 700 non-profit agencies. These agencies include food pantries, community kitchens, shelters, senior centers, and child care centers in Atlanta and other areas throughout North Georgia. It has an interactive website with helpful information about the various ways to donate and volunteer. Individuals and companies can make monetary donations online and walk-in food donations are accepted on-site during weekday hours. It also has volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups of up to 25 people. The Atlanta Community Food Bank sponsors and organizes events to raise money and awareness about hunger and nutrition. Information about the Hunger Walk/Run, Community Gardens, Kids in Need, and other annual community activities is posted on its website.
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church is located on LaVista Road between Briarcliff and North Druid Hills roads. The church has served the Atlanta community for several years, offering young adult, outreach and comprehensive music programs. Visit the website for current information on activities and events for members of the church.
The Apostles Learning Center is the children's pre-school at The Apostles Church in Sandy Springs. Featuring state of the art classrooms, the Georgia state funded pre-kindergarten program is available to children who qualify.
Apostles' Church is a Luthern church, with a casual, contemporary atmosphere, located at the corner of Glenridge and Hammond drives in Sandy Springs.
This is a beautiful, thriving Jewish temple located in Sandy Springs. It has 800 members in the congregation. It is open on Sunday for religious school, Friday night services are at 8pm, and there is a shabbat service on a Saturday morning at 10am, and once a month there is a congregational dinner followed by service. It has a large social hall, which is available for rental. It also offers study groups, choir and music programs, youth programs, preschool, and missionary programs. Beverly Brown is the executive director. It has been at this location for the past 30 years and it is the only synagogue in Sandy Springs. The Senior Rabbi is Julie S. Schwartz.
Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic church on Boulevard in Atlanta. It was the first African American Catholic Church in the city. Services include Celebration of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The website contains great information about the church and it's involvements in the community. A podcast of Lourdes' Masses are available online from the church's site.
Conveniently situated at the corner of Peachtree Dunwoody, the Ronald McDonald house serves as a home away from home for those families with children that are critically ill. The festive decor and accent pieces placed along the front and the side of the home leave all that enter in a warm and welcoming state. Parking is free and located towards the back of the home.
First Baptist Church of Sandy Springs is an open and inviting Baptist congregation. They began in 1853 as Providence Baptist but in 1967 they came to their current location. They are focused toward adult crowds but still offer a couple youth outreaches programs. First Baptist Church manages to present traditional Baptist teachings in a contemporary environment. The congregation involves itself in many community programs to help better their neighborhood. They offer mid-week studies and have a gym that provides members with basketball courts and a place for roller-skating. Whether you come to visit or stay you can always expect to be treated like family.
Create Your Dreams is a youth-oriented, non-profit organization in the historic King Plow community of Midtown. Create Your Dreams aims to assist underprivileged public school students with achieving a high school diploma through various after school programs, tutoring, field trips and college preparation programs. The organization's space features computers, art space, couches and a kitchen.
This church dates back to post-Civil War days with its first services held in 1872. A fire destroyed the church in 1941, but the bell was rescued and today is atop the current building, which was purchased by the church congregation in 1953. Helping people from the surrounding area cultivate a relationship with Jesus Christ for nearly 130 years, Vinings United Methodist Church offers several worshiping options including a Mom's In Touch prayer group that meets on Fridays.
