News

Dear Friends,

Erring on the side of caution, tomorrow night’s coffeehouse is cancelled. We want everyone to be safe in case the storm turns out as bad as predicted.

We’re sorry we won’t get to bring you the fabulous Peggy Johnson and Blackfoot Daisy tomorrow, but will aim to schedule them both next year.

Stay safe, and be well! See you in November.

– Your Lena’s Place Coffeehouse staff

We are excited to present to you “The Monthly” for October 2026.

Check out this month’s newsletter for:

• “Holding it all Together” by Rev. Thomas
• Neighbors in Need – UCC Special Offering
• Invitation to join the Atlanta Pride Parade
• Faith Formation opportunities
• A Story from Central’s History: “Mission Trips at Central”

Click here to download “The Monthly”! There are also paper copies in The Commons, in The Sanctuary, and in the Church office. Be sure to add events and gatherings that you‘re interested in to your calendar.

Enjoy “The Monthly” and all the events and gatherings you are going to attend!

The mission and action committee invites members and friends to walk together in AID Atlanta’s annual AIDS walk on September 26, 2026. 

We will be walking to support Georgia Equality, one of the beneficiary organizations of the walk. 

This year, Georgia Equality is receiving a 75% Match on all donations, that means every dollar we raise goes even further. 

To register for the Central AIDS Walk team or make a donation to the team visit

http://www.aidswalkatlanta.org/goto/UCCFriends 

Walkers can register for free using the code “gefree“.  For more information contact Kimble Sorrells – [email protected].

Saturday, September 12th, 8:30 am – 1 pm 

Virginia-Highland Church UCC is inviting you to a Morning of Contemplative Practice that they are hosting at Central.

Structured and gently guided, this will give you quiet time to reflect, walk, sit, read, nap, and journal.

It will be a good opportunity to experience how silence and contemplation help us slow down, pay attention, and embrace whatever might ordinarily be pushed aside by noise and activity.

Use this link to register!

Thursday, September 10, 8 pm

@ The Alley Stage, 11 Anderson St SE, Marietta, GA 30064

Come see Central’s own Josh Zilberman and Angie Acedera in Rhinestone Rodeo, a high-energy country cabaret celebrating the stories and spirit of country music. From timeless classics to today’s biggest hits, this unforgettable evening brings together powerhouse vocals, rich harmonies, and a touch of Nashville sparkle in an intimate, up-close setting. Grab your boots, bring your friends, and get ready for a night of unforgettable music and rhinestone shine! Let’s show Angie and Josh lots of support for this show!! More details: https://www.overtureseries.com/cabarets.

Purchase tickets at: https://www.overtureseries.com/cabarets and use promo code OVERTURE for 50% off. NOTE: In addition to the ticket cost, there is a two drink/item purchase minimum per person.

We are excited to present to you “The Monthly” for September 2026.

Check out this month’s newsletter for:

• “Monthly Letter: Re-Shaping” by Rev. Thomas
• Re-shaped – A Worship Series for New Beginnings
• Everywhere you look – Common Read
• 20s/30s Pottery Night
• Kids Space: Messy Church
• A Story from Central’s History: “A good idea abandoned”

Click here to download “The Monthly”! There are also paper copies in The Commons, in The Sanctuary, and in the Church office. Be sure to add events and gatherings that you‘re interested in to your calendar.

Enjoy “The Monthly” and all the events and gatherings you are going to attend!

This Sunday, August 23rd,  you are invited to attend the 60th Anniversary Worship Service for the Southeast Conference, hosted at First Congregational UCC at 11 am. 

We will not have a worship service at Central and we are looking forward to seeing you at First Congregational UCC (105 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303) for the joint service. 

This service will also be livestreamed on YouTube. Use this link if you want to join online. 

Our Sunday School classes canceled their meetings for this Sunday morning. The Sunday Morning Bible Study, the Practical Theology Class and the New Perspective Class will meet again on Sunday, August 30th, 9:45 am. 

The Sandwich Sunday group rescheduled their meeting for August 30th as well. 

We’ll see you again at Central on August 30th for the New Member Sunday and the start of a new Worship Series. Be on the lookout for more updates next week! 

Join us for our 4th annual celebration and blessing of the start of the new school year.

ALL students and teachers from preK – grad school are invited to bring their backpack, basket, tote bag, etc to church for a special blessing and moment of celebration during the 11AM worship service. 

Our summer break is almost over and the New Perspectives class will meet on Sunday, August 2nd for a planning session to determine where we go next. 

The class was started four and a half years ago to look at Scripture from a different perspective: bringing a historical background to Scripture. 

Our studies have covered a wide range of topics from series about the New Testament to Violence in Religion, the Gnostics and the Christian Nationalist movement among others. 

If you have not joined us previously, or if there is a topic you would like to explore, please join us downstairs in Room 103 at 9:45 a.m.  on August 2nd.   All are welcome! 

Please contact Nancy W. for more information.

Madeline Reamy is offering 20 percent off on her wall paintings for the last two weeks of her art show in the Commons. All paintings are ready to hang and make great additions to your home or as gifts for friends and family. The smaller tabletop paintings are still available for sale as marked and not discounted. 

Twenty percent of all sales go to Central to support our many programs. 

Madeline’s message for you: “Thank you for your support, and please contact me with any questions or if you are interested in art classes and future opportunities to see or purchase my paintings: [email protected]”.