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Youth Group Meets
All youth (6th to 12th grade) are invited to join us every Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Fifield Hall to gather for dinner, games, small groups, and meaningful time to grow in faith and friendship. This week, we will kick off the year with a special Youth Group Olympics! You won't want to miss it! Bring a friend, come as you are, and get ready for a great year!
Salt Book Club
A small group will be led by Minnie Ko to discuss A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society by Eugene Peterson. Long obedience, Peterson reminds us, requires a deepening life of prayer. Drawing on the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120–134), sung by pilgrims on their way to worship in Jerusalem, Peterson offers prophetic and pastoral wisdom for today’s disciples—inviting growth in worship, service, joy, work, humility, community, blessing, and more.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Minnie Ko at minnieko.atl@gmail.com.
Daytime Circle
Daytime Circle will meet at the church on Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. We are welcoming Trisha Senterfitt back to teach Lesson 6, "Finding Our Joy in Christ." Trisha is retired but was formerly on staff at FPC. There will be time after Circle to visit with her and enjoy a snack. Join us at 10 a.m. in the Wirth Room for coffee.
2026 Women's Retreat
Our intergenerational Women’s Retreat returns this February with an invitation to awaken to God’s presence in everyday life. Led by experiential worship curator Lilly Lewin, co-author of Sacred Space, the retreat will engage the senses, nurture the spirit, and invite participants into simple and meaningful practices of noticing God at work.
Through worship, shared stories, reflection, and rest, women of all ages will gather for renewal and encouragement.
Childcare is available upon request.
Pre-registration is required.
Questions? Contact Saranell Hartman at shartman@firstpresatl.org or 404-228-7747.
Youth Group Meets
All youth (6th to 12th grade) are invited to join us every Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Fifield Hall to gather for dinner, games, small groups, and meaningful time to grow in faith and friendship. This week, we will kick off the year with a special Youth Group Olympics! You won't want to miss it! Bring a friend, come as you are, and get ready for a great year!
Youth Group Meets
All youth (6th to 12th grade) are invited to join us every Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Fifield Hall to gather for dinner, games, small groups, and meaningful time to grow in faith and friendship. This week, we will kick off the year with a special Youth Group Olympics! You won't want to miss it! Bring a friend, come as you are, and get ready for a great year!
Music & Mental Health: An Evening of Healing and Hope
Join us for the 6th Annual Mental Health Connections Gathering—an evening where music, story, and faith come together to address the realities of mental health and healing. This event is presented in partnership with Will for Hope and the Samaritan Counseling Center of Atlanta.
The evening will feature Jim Sonefeld, longtime drummer and songwriter for Hootie & The Blowfish, who will share his personal journey of addiction, recovery, and freedom, alongside live music.
All ages are welcome. Additional details will be shared in upcoming FPC communications.
Youth Group Meets
All youth (6th to 12th grade) are invited to join us every Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Fifield Hall to gather for dinner, games, small groups, and meaningful time to grow in faith and friendship. This week, we will kick off the year with a special Youth Group Olympics! You won't want to miss it! Bring a friend, come as you are, and get ready for a great year!
2026 Couples' Retreat
This retreat will be led by Katie Sundermeier & Tony Sundermeier and Matt Josey & Ben Fletcher.
Strong relationships are built on trust, communication, shared purpose, and the commitment to face life side by side. We will invite couples to step back from the pace of daily life and rediscover what it means to live not just as partners but as a team.
Whether you’re newly married, longtime companions, or somewhere in between, this afternoon together will offer space to invest in one another.
Through practical teaching, time for reflection and conversation with your partner, and time for prayer and faith formation, we’ll focus on what it means to grow as a team with unity, grace, and purpose.
We’ll conclude with a relaxed Happy Hour at 5:00 p.m., giving couples time to connect with one another and enjoy the gift of community.
Come invest in your relationship.
Come strengthen your team.
Come be renewed together
Youth Group Meets
All youth (6th to 12th grade) are invited to join us every Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Fifield Hall to gather for dinner, games, small groups, and meaningful time to grow in faith and friendship. This week, we will kick off the year with a special Youth Group Olympics! You won't want to miss it! Bring a friend, come as you are, and get ready for a great year!
Salt Book Club
A small group will be led by Minnie Ko to discuss A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society by Eugene Peterson. Long obedience, Peterson reminds us, requires a deepening life of prayer. Drawing on the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120–134), sung by pilgrims on their way to worship in Jerusalem, Peterson offers prophetic and pastoral wisdom for today’s disciples—inviting growth in worship, service, joy, work, humility, community, blessing, and more.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Minnie Ko at minnieko.atl@gmail.com.
20s & 30s Spring Retreat
Join us for our 20s & 30s Spring Retreat on March 20–22 at beautiful Lake Keowee, SC! This weekend will be a chance to step away from the busyness of life, relax by the water, and spend meaningful time getting to know one another better. We’ll enjoy time for rest, conversation, reflection, and plenty of fun. The cost is $120 per person, which includes accommodations and most meals. We hope you’ll come be part of this life-giving weekend!
Salt Book Club
A small group will be led by Minnie Ko to discuss A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society by Eugene Peterson. Long obedience, Peterson reminds us, requires a deepening life of prayer. Drawing on the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120–134), sung by pilgrims on their way to worship in Jerusalem, Peterson offers prophetic and pastoral wisdom for today’s disciples—inviting growth in worship, service, joy, work, humility, community, blessing, and more.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Minnie Ko at minnieko.atl@gmail.com.
Youth Group Meets
All youth (6th to 12th grade) are invited to join us every Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Fifield Hall to gather for dinner, games, small groups, and meaningful time to grow in faith and friendship. This week, we will kick off the year with a special Youth Group Olympics! You won't want to miss it! Bring a friend, come as you are, and get ready for a great year!
2026 MLK Day of Service & Learning
Join FPC for a meaningful morning of service, learning, and reflection in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Participants will engage in a variety of hands-on service projects and spend time reflecting on Dr. King’s witness, faith, and enduring commitment to justice.
Volunteers should plan to arrive at 9:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 10 a.m. All activities will conclude by 12:15 p.m.
Registration is required.
Questions? Contact Jacob Ivey at jivey@firstpresatl.org.
On Ramp New Members' Class
New to FPC Atlanta or interested in membership? We welcome you to join the next On Ramp class on Sunday, Jan. 11, from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. in Fifield Hall. Lunch and childcare will be provided. RSVP to Sheila Daniely at sdaniely@firstpresatl.org.
Epiphany Sunday (Traditional)
11 a.m.
Tony Sundermeier, preaching
Communion at all three services
Epiphany Sunday (Contemporary)
9 a.m.
Tony Sundermeier, preaching
Communion at all three services
Epiphany Sunday (Chapel)
8:15 a.m.
Tony Sundermeier, preaching
Communion at all three services
Christmas Eve: Traditional
5 p.m.
Traditional Service
Sanctuary
Organ, Choir and Orchestra,
with Tom Bara and Dan Bara
Tony Sundermeier, preaching
Candle Lighting
Christmas Eve: Traditional
3 p.m.
Traditional Service
Sanctuary
Organ, Choir and Orchestra,
with Tom Bara and Dan Bara
Tony Sundermeier, preaching
Candle Lighting
Christmas Eve: Lessons and Carols
1 p.m.
Lessons and Carols Service
Chapel
Sandy Gould, music
Tony Sundermeier, preaching
Candle Lighting
Christmas Eve: Younger Children and Family Service
11 a.m.
Younger Children and Family Service
Sanctuary
Candle Lighting
Community Ministries Volunteer Christmas Party Volunteer Fellowship Hour
Community Ministries volunteers—both new and longtime—are invited to a Christmas Volunteer Fellowship Hour on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 12:15 p.m. in the Smith Building, 1st floor. We will celebrate the past year of service with an hour of fellowship and Advent cheer. Sweet treats and finger foods will be provided. RSVP here.
The Fourth Sunday in Advent (Traditional)
11 a.m.
What the World Needs Now: Love
Isaiah 43:1–7 and John 3:16–21
Tony Sundermeier, preaching
First Look
This Advent, we remember that God often does God’s best work along long journeys. Since 2017, our congregation has been on such a journey of discernment, generosity, and vision as we worked to renew our campus for future ministry.
We are thrilled to share that many of our newly renovated and expanded spaces will be open for a “first look” on Sunday, Dec. 21, from 10 to 10:50 a.m. Thanks to the generosity of 470 households who pledged more than $40 million, these spaces are now ready to welcome you.
During this time, you may walk through the new areas, ask questions, reconnect, and celebrate what God is making possible.
Open for visiting are The Correll Family Commons; renovated DuPre, Robinson, Memorial, and Memory Gardens; Four of six new adult Sunday School rooms with state-of-the-art Zoom Room technology (including the Wirth Room overlooking the DuPre Garden); First Grade Sunday School classroom; renewed DuPre pre-function space and two new prayer/baptism rooms; new Robinson Garden entry and DuPre Gathering/Gallery Hall connecting to the Correll Commons; redesigned Arts Center Way parking lot and north driveway providing two-way traffic from Peachtree Street; Preschool reception area, workroom, and staff offices; Preschool recreation room and two classrooms; two School of Fine Arts practice rooms and the bell choir room, and newly renovated restrooms throughout the building.
The Fourth Sunday in Advent (Contemporary)
9 a.m.
What the World Needs Now: Love
Isaiah 43:1–7 and John 3:16–21
Tony Sundermeier, preaching
The Fourth Sunday in Advent (Chapel)
8:15 a.m.
What the World Needs Now: Love
Isaiah 43:1–7 and John 3:16–21
Tony Sundermeier, preaching
Reading the Bible Together
Fall Study on Ezra & Nehemiah
Join us for Reading the Bible Together, a weekly, come-as-you-are Bible study that invites honest questions and thoughtful conversation. This fall, we will explore the books of Ezra and Nehemiah—two powerful narratives about rebuilding after exile. These texts speak to communities seeking restoration, spiritual renewal, and faithful leadership in times of transition.
Each week, we will focus on one or two chapters, with summaries and discussion prompts provided in advance via email. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your lunch.
Contact Chris Holmes at cholmes@firstpresatl.org for more information or sign up here to receive weekly emails: tinyurl.com/rtbtsignup.
The Third Sunday in Advent (Contemporary Service)
What the World Needs Now: Joy
Isaiah 35:1–10 and Luke 1:39–56
Lauren Tucker, preaching
The Third Sunday in Advent (Chapel)
What the World Needs Now: Joy
Isaiah 35:1–10 and Luke 1:39–56
Lauren Tucker, preaching
Reading the Bible Together
Fall Study on Ezra & Nehemiah
Join us for Reading the Bible Together, a weekly, come-as-you-are Bible study that invites honest questions and thoughtful conversation. This fall, we will explore the books of Ezra and Nehemiah—two powerful narratives about rebuilding after exile. These texts speak to communities seeking restoration, spiritual renewal, and faithful leadership in times of transition.
Each week, we will focus on one or two chapters, with summaries and discussion prompts provided in advance via email. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your lunch.
Contact Chris Holmes at cholmes@firstpresatl.org for more information or sign up here to receive weekly emails: tinyurl.com/rtbtsignup.
20s and 30s - Christmas Party at the Fletcher-Josey House
Email lghighi@firstpresatl.org for more information.
Reading the Bible Together
Fall Study on Ezra & Nehemiah
Join us for Reading the Bible Together, a weekly, come-as-you-are Bible study that invites honest questions and thoughtful conversation. This fall, we will explore the books of Ezra and Nehemiah—two powerful narratives about rebuilding after exile. These texts speak to communities seeking restoration, spiritual renewal, and faithful leadership in times of transition.
Each week, we will focus on one or two chapters, with summaries and discussion prompts provided in advance via email. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your lunch.
Contact Chris Holmes at cholmes@firstpresatl.org for more information or sign up here to receive weekly emails: tinyurl.com/rtbtsignup.
December Circle Meeting
Join us for our December Circle Meeting on Monday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. at Second Ponce de Leon Church. Chris Holmes will lead Lesson #4, The Prodigal Son Story. Come for conversation, coffee, and community. Questions? Contact Pam Covington at pamcovington1929@gmail.com.
Christmas Concert Lecture
This year’s Christmas Concert and Lecture will highlight Camille Saint-Saëns’s Christmas Oratorio. Join Chris Holmes and Tom Bara for an introductory lecture on Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. in Fifield Hall.
The choir and orchestra will present the full work in the Sanctuary on Dec. 7 at 10 a.m.
For more information, contact Chris Holmes at cholmes@firstpresatl.org or Tom Bara at tbara@firstpresatl.org.
Intergenerational Advent Festival
Join us on Sunday, November 23, at 10 a.m. in Fifield Hall for our annual Intergenerational Advent Festival. We’ll explore the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, enjoy games, decorate cookies, and learn more about the Advent season.
Everyone is welcome—come celebrate the gifts of Advent together!
Concerts@First: Bach’s Lunch
Take a musical break at Concerts@First: Bach’s Lunch on Friday, Nov. 21, at noon.
Virtuoso harpist Elisabeth Remy Johnson joins flutist Christina Smith and the Vega Quartet for a luminous program featuring works by Ravel, Debussy, Tournier, and Piazzolla. Experience world-class artistry in our stunning sanctuary—free admission and open to all.
All Events
MILESTONE Moments
Weddings
Weddings at First Presbyterian Church are worship services during which two people are united in the presence of God. From the historic beauty of the Tiffany stained-glass windows to our stately stone edifice, every element of a wedding here supports this sacred union.
Read more about weddings at FPC.
Baptisms
As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), we share the sacrament of baptism of people of all ages during our worship services.
For more information or to schedule a baptism, For more information or to schedule a baptism, contact Katie Covington via email at kcovington@firstpresatl.org or phone: (404) 228-7712.
Memorial Services
Our Care Ministry is available to provide spiritual support and assist with the planning of funerals and memorial services.
For more information about services, receptions, and interment in the Memorial Garden at First Presbyterian Church, contact Rev. Rob Sparks via email at rsparks@firstpresatl.org or phone: (404) 228-7763.