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Lent & Easter at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
For a complete listing of services and activities during Lent and Easter, click the button below.
Together at First plans Fox Theatre history and architecture tour
Together at First is planning a history and architecture tour of the Fox Theatre, an Atlanta institution since 1929, on Thursday, March 19 at 10:15 a.m. We will meet in the church’s back parking lot and carpool to the Fox and return to the church afterward for fellowship and lunch. The cost is $20, which includes lunch. Register for the tour here.
Let’s Play Mahjong!
Be a part of a relaxed afternoon of Mahjong and fellowship on Sunday, March 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Correll Commons. All levels are welcome. Bring a snack to share and your tiles and cards if you have them. Tables will be set, but please note there will be no instructor.
Join the Hospitality Team
Join the growing FPC ATL Hospitality Team. Help welcome worshipers on Sunday mornings during the “rush hour” windows: 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Questions or ready to join? Contact Saranell Hartman at shartman@firstpresatl.org or 404-228-7747.
Click here to sign up.
Easter Memorial Fund: Honor or memorialize a loved one
The Easter Memorial Fund is your opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one in our special Easter worship bulletin. Visit our give page www.firstpresatl.org/give to pay online and submit names. You may also submit names via email at bgalvin@firstpresatl.org.
Additionally, paper forms are located at the Reception and Information Desks. Deadline for submissions is Friday, March 27. Contact Bethany Galvin with questions.
FPC to host Kinnara chamber choir
innara, one of America’s premier chamber choirs, presents "Across the Water" on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. This vivid program journeys across centuries of English and American choral music, from the clear counterpoint of Renaissance psalms to the vibrant textures of today’s composers, tracing lines of influence, divergence, and return—two nations, one language, many voices. Tickets are $35 general admission.
Care Ministry
Brighten Lives with Blossoms
Do you love flowers—growing them, arranging them, giving them, or simply enjoying them? Every week, our Flower Ministry purchases flowers, arranges them with care, and delivers them to brighten lives.
We would love for you to join us! You can choose the role that best fits your gifts, and we will provide all the training, mentoring, and support you need.
For more information, contact Pam Covington at pamcovington1929@gmail.com.
Children’s Ministry
Pre-K through fifth grade: Sign up for Palm Sunday Children's Choir
Children in Pre-K through fifth grade are invited to sing in worship on Palm Sunday. Rehearsals are held during the Sunday School hour. Your child will meet in their normal Sunday School classroom but will move to Room 231 A to rehearse. Please make sure to pick up your child from this location at 10:45 a.m. Registration is required.
*Even if your child is not singing in the service, they will learn the song and need to be picked up in Room 231A (Across from the 1st grade Sunday school classroom).*
FPC Easter Egg Hunt is April 4
Join us Saturday, April 4, for our FPC Annual Easter Egg Hunt! We will gather at 9:45 a.m. in Winn Park for some fellowship and fun. Don’t be afraid to bring a friend! We might even get to see the Easter Bunny this year.
Join Us for a Conversation about Child Baptism
Parents considering Baptism for their child are invited to attend a Baptism preparation class. This class provides an opportunity to review the logistics of the worship service and to discuss Christian theology of Baptism and what it means for raising a child in the church. Please contact Katie Covington with any questions. kcovington@firstpresatl.org
VBS is June 1 to 5!
Calling all 3-year-olds to rising 5th graders! Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in a relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.
Contact Katie Covington, kcovington@firstpresatl.org, or Chloe Giron, cgiron@firstpresatl.org, with any questions.
Register here.
Sunday School Teachers Needed
Do you have a heart for children and a passion for sharing God’s love? We are seeking caring, enthusiastic volunteers to join our Sunday School team. Whether you are an experienced teacher or simply love children and want to grow in faith, there is a place for you.
There are many ways to get involved. Volunteers are needed to teach or assist with preschool and elementary classes. All lessons and materials are provided. This is a wonderful opportunity to lead Bible stories, crafts, music, and games while being a consistent, loving presence in a child’s faith journey. Click here to sign up!
Community Ministries
Computer Lab Volunteer Opportunity
Community Ministries is seeking tech savvy volunteers to assist our neighbors during open computer time on Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Volunteers would be responsible for providing general assistance to our neighbors in using the computers as well as occasionally assisting with emails, resumes, and other areas of need.
Interested in learning more? Click the link below! Or email Jacob Ivey at jivey@firstpresatl.org.
Faith Formation
20s and 30s Sunday School
Are you in your 20's or 30's and looking for a place to connect, learn, and belong? Our Young Adults Sunday School meets weekly at 10 a.m. in the Bride’s Room. Come enjoy breakfast snacks and meaningful fellowship. We utilize book studies, spiritual practices, and open discussions to grow in community with God and one another. All are welcome, regardless of life stage or relationship status. Come join the conversation!
Evening women's Bible study begins Sunday, March 15
New! Evening Women’s Bible Study at First Presbyterian Church Atlanta
Sunday evenings, 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
March 15- April 26
We will meet Sunday evenings a First Presbyterian for connection, Bible study and prayer. Facilitated by Saranell Hartman.
Contact: shartman@firstpresatl.org
Grow in Faith with Women’s Bible Study
Faith and Fellowship, our Wednesday morning Women’s Bible Study, meets every other Wednesday, Sept. 10 to May 6, 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Bride’s Room. We begin the year with a study of Galatians, facilitated by Rev. Saranell Hartman.
Books to order:
Galatians for Everyone by N.T. Wright (workbook) – https://a.co/d/5PQMNwW
Traveling Light by Eugene Peterson (supplemental) – https://a.co/d/1djPTDl
For more information, contact Rev. Saranell Hartman at shartman@firstpresatl.org.
Rooted Together & Growing in Faith
Sunday School Class
for Parents with Young Children
Are you navigating the beautiful (and sometimes chaotic!) season of parenting children from newborn to age five?
We invite you to join a new Sunday School offering designed just for you. Rooted Together & Grounded in Faith is a space to build community, share experiences, and grow deeper in your faith alongside other parents of young children. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in The Rooker Group Counseling Room 377 in The Smith Building.
Whether you're a first-time parent or adding to your growing family, this class offers encouragement, spiritual support, and real connection.
Several Sunday School classes have moved to new spaces
With our renovations complete, several Sunday School locations change this week. Please see the changes in the list below:
THE WORD CLASS | The Vestry | 9 a.m.
20S+30S CLASS | The Isabella Hinds Room | 10 a.m.
BEREANS | The Emily and Carl Knobloch Room | 10 a.m.
FAITH AND LIFE | The George Wirth Room | 10 a.m.
INTERNATIONALS | Smith Building - Conference Room 272 | 10 a.m.
PARENTS OF 0-5 YEAR OLDS | The Florida Ellis Room | 10 a.m.
PARENTS OF GRADE SCHOOLERS | Orchestra Room (until March) | 10 a.m.
PARENTS OF MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOLERS | Bride’s Room (until March) | 10 a.m.
For additional information on adult Sunday school at First Presbyterian, please contact Rev. Barry Gaeddert at bgaeddert@firstpresatl.org.
New women's small group begins March 15
We’re excited to announce a new Women’s Small Group, March 15–April 26, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian on Sunday evenings. This group, open to women of all ages, is designed to encourage fellowship and spiritual growth in a welcoming setting. The group is facilitated by Saranell Hartman. To learn more or sign up, email shartman@firstpresatl.org.
Social Entrepreneurship
Epiphany 4.0 Is Underway
Every startup begins with a spark—and you can help fan that spark into something world-changing. FPC’s Epiphany program is seeking volunteers to serve as Navigators for its upcoming 4.0 cohort.
Navigators work in teams of two or three to coach and encourage entrepreneurs building purpose-driven businesses. Volunteers help ventures refine business plans, set milestones, and prepare for their final presentations during the two-month Navigation phase.
Commitment: March to May 2026, with weekly or biweekly meetings (in person or via Zoom), plus training and follow-up communications.
Key Dates:
Oct. 19, 2025 – Applications open
Jan. 9, 2026 – Applications close
Feb.–April 2026 – Navigation phase
May 2026 – Recipients announced
To apply or learn more, visit firstpresatl.org/epiphany.
For more information, contact Navigator team leads:
Marc Bromstad, mbromstad@gmail.com
Saranell Hartman, shartman@firstpresatl.org
Youth Ministry
New Sunday School for Parents of Youth
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new opportunity for parents and adults with a heart for teenagers to gather for connection and learning each Sunday at 10 a.m. in the Smith Building, Conference Room 272. This weekly time together will encourage conversation, build community, and equip us as we walk alongside middle and high school students in their faith and daily lives. We hope to strengthen both our relationships with young people and with one another. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, mentor, or simply someone who cares about teenagers, you are warmly invited to be part of this new community.