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Sunday | Nov 8

Five had oil. Five did not. Jesus' parable is a quiet warning that delay is not denial, and that readiness is its own kind of faithfulness.

This Sunday we hear the parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids: a word for any of us who have grown weary of waiting.

Wednesdays | Oct 7 - Nov 18 | 7-8:30pm | Online

You are invited to join a seven-week workshop, reading and discussing small and delightful examples of writing in a spiritual vein while using them as models for your own spiritual reflections. For those of you who signed up for Spiritual Writing I, you’ll find new forms of writing to explore. If you didn’t take the first course, never fear! Nothing in the new class requires previous knowledge or experience. Your commitment during the sessions is your decision. You may work alongside the material (getting the most out of the sessions) or just join us and listen. You will be welcome and your choice respected. Though our time together will be short, you’ll leave with new awareness, ideas for writing as a part of your own spiritual journey, and resources for your future spiritual reading. I’m confident that you will find joy in hearing what your fellow writers think, and they will be delighted by your writing journey as well. The Psalmist says, “My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe” (45:1, ESV). Writing can be a tearful or joyful experience, life-changing even, and it can serve as a way to meditate, connecting to the Divine Master Writer we serve—Our King!

November 11—Writing the Parable II
We will share our parable drafts, receive feedback for expansion or rewrites, and perhaps look at a few other examples.

November 18—Open Mic Night!
Your chance to read some work that is going well so far, solicit feedback, or just ask for attentive listeners. Everyone will have a chance to read a selection or selections of his/her choice.

Sunday | Nov 15 | Noon | Burns Hall | $5 Kids, $10 Adults, $20 to-go meals!

Join us Sunday, November 15 at 12:00 PM for one of our favorite annual fundraisers! Our middle and high school students are hosting a Spaghetti Lunch & Cake Auction to help raise money for their 2027 Mission Trip, social events, service projects, and other youth ministry opportunities throughout the year. Lunch is just $10 for adults and $5 for kids, and if you can't stay, you can take home a family-style meal for $20, including sauce, noodles, and bread (meat and vegetarian options available!). And, of course, no Cake Auction would be complete without plenty of delicious treats to bid on. We are looking for people who are willing to donate cakes, cookies, pies, brownies, or any other homemade baked goods for the auction. Bring your appetite, your generosity, and your competitive bidding spirit, and help support our students as they serve, worship, grow, and have fun together!

Monday | Nov 16 | 11:30am | Magnolia Room Cafeteria

Good food tastes even better with great friends! Join us for our November Lunch Bunch as we head out for a fun, relaxed meal and lots of conversation.

Whether you’re a longtime regular or brand new to Lunch Bunch, there’s always a seat at the table for you. Come enjoy classic favorites, friendly faces, and a warm, welcoming time together. Please make your reservation on the registration page.

We’d love to see you there—let’s do lunch!

Questions? Contact Jeff Harbin
jharbin@peachtree.org 

Sunday | Nov 22 | Stew Wood Hall

Get an early start on Christmas shopping. Come to the Bette Howard Christmas Cupboard Fundraiser Kickoff on Nov. 22 in Stew Wood Hall. Old favorites and new items for sale. Contact Deb Stallworth, debnewsta@gmail.com

Atlanta Chamber Players Return to PCC
Sunday | November 22 | 3:00 PM | Sanctuary

The Atlanta Chamber Players, some of the finest classical musicians in the Southeast, return to Peachtree for an afternoon of Romantic chamber music. The program opens with Max Reger’s sunny Serenade No. 2 for flute, violin, and viola, followed by Clara Schumann’s Three Romances for violin and piano. After intermission, five players come together for Johannes Brahms’s Piano Quintet in F minor, one of the great works of the chamber repertoire.

Tickets are required. Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Jeff Nugent, PCC members can attend for just $5. Regular tickets are $27 for adults and $17 for seniors, and students attend free. Get tickets and details here.

Christmas Poinsettias | $15 | Order by Dec 6

Honor your loved ones with our beautiful Christmas Poinsettias, which will adorn the sanctuary during Advent. Please notate “in honor” or “in memory” of your loved one and their name. This fundraiser benefits the Youth Ministry. $15 per poinsettia; purchase deadline is December 6.

Once you register, select add-ons to purchase as many flowers as you wish.

Contact: Ella Higgins, ehiggins@peachtree.org

peachtree.org/poinsettias

Wednesdays | Dec 2-23 | 7-8:30pm | Online

The early church preserved and retold stories about Jesus’ infancy and childhood in order to proclaim Jesus’ ministry, death, and resurrection.  They saw in these stories the pattern that would emerge in Jesus’ own ministry and in their own proclamation of His Gospel, namely that even during His childhood, some would accept the Good News and others would reject it.  More than charming stories of a boy child, these stories both recall and create moments of decision about the One who came to live and to die for us.

Dec. 2:            The Magi:  Matt. 2:1-23

Dec. 9:            The Manger: Luke 2:1-21

Dec. 16:          The Baby Jesus' presentation in the Temple:  Luke 2:22-40

Dec. 23:          The Boy Jesus in the Temple:  Luke 2:41-52

Sunday | Dec 6 | 11am | Sanctuary

One of Peachtree’s most cherished Christmas traditions returns this Advent. Join us Sunday, December 6 at 11:00 in the Sanctuary as the Chancel Choir performs selections from Handel’s Messiah, accompanied by a chamber orchestra and featuring guest soloists.

Many of the accompanying instrumentalists are members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and our soloists are some of the most respected classical vocalists in Atlanta. Together they bring this beloved music to life in a way that has become a highlight of the season for our congregation and our neighbors.

This year also marks a new chapter. Jeff Harbin, our organist and choir director, leads his first Messiah at Peachtree, carrying forward the tradition his predecessor began.

Admission is free. Bring your family and friends and make it part of your Christmas.

Saturday | Dec 12 | 11am | Stew Wood Hall

PCC Ladies, join us for the CWF Annual Jane Darby-Day Christmas Brunch on Saturday, December 12 at 11:00 in Stew Wood Hall. All PCC ladies and lady guests are invited.

Enjoy a catered lunch, entertainment, a special speaker and more. Childcare and lunch provided for children 12 and under.

Come celebrate Christmas and CWF’s service and sisterhood at PCC with us.

Questions? Contact Deb Stallworth at debnewsta@gmail.com.

Sunday | Dec 20 |12-3pm | Burns Hall

Children, preschool through 5th grade, are invited to create Christmas gifts for family and friends. Lunch will be served promptly at 12 Noon!  At 12:30, our busy little elves will work in the Elf Workshop and enjoy a Christmas movie until pick up time at 3:00. Cost is $15 per child - includes lunch, craft supplies, gift bags, and a movie!

Financial assistance available upon request.
Discount for families with 3 or more children
Registration deadline: December 18

Spread the word and share this Peachtree tradition! Invite family, friends, neighbors, and all the preschool- 5th grade elves you may know to join the fun!

• Sunday | Dec 6 | 11am: The Chancel Choir performs selections from Handel’s Messiah in worship.

• Sunday | Dec 13 | 12pm: Holiday Lunch and the Children’s Christmas Performance following the 11am service.

• Sunday | Dec 20 | 12pm: The annual Elf Workshop following the 11am service.

Thursday | Dec 24 | 6pm | Church Grounds

Join us in celebration of our Savior’s birth as we present a tableau featuring Mary and Joseph as they welcome Jesus into the world. This wonderful Christmas tradition will include live animals out in front of the chapel on Peachtree St. (weather permitting).

We ask that parents keep watch over their children.

Thursday | Dec 24 | 5, 8, and 11pm | Sanctuary and Church Grounds

• 5pm Family Service: Worship built for all ages, with the Christmas story told for the youngest among us.

• Live Nativity: Between the 5pm and 8pm services, out front of the church. Come early, stay late, bring a neighbor.

• 8pm Candlelight Service: Carols, scripture, and the sanctuary lit by hand-held candles.

• 11pm Celtic Candlelight Service: Carols and Christmas tunes in the Celtic tradition, with music led by Nick Chambers with Alan and Kim Barnes. Lively, intimate, and acoustic, carrying us right up to the first minutes of Christmas Day.

Join the Outreach Ministry Group

Want to stay connected with what’s happening in Outreach at Peachtree? Join our Outreach Ministry group on Church Center to receive updates, opportunities to serve, and information about our monthly outreach partners.

Click below to join and stay informed:

https://peachtree.churchcenter.com/groups/ministry-teams/outreach-ministry

We’d love for you to come help serve Mondays at 8am. Ready to eat at 9!

Our recurring needs are frozen breakfast casseroles (if sausage is involved we request turkey sausage), big bowls of cut-up fruit, and ground coffee. These items can be brought to church on Sunday morning and placed in the freezer in the 2nd floor kitchen. Contact Brooks Gignilliat with questions. (404) 709-0199

Sundays | 10am | Room 212

Sundays | 10am | Room 214

Our Parenting Class at Peachtree offers a relaxed, discussion-based environment where parents can connect through real conversations, shared experiences, and practical advice. Whether you're raising toddlers or navigating the teenage years, you'll find encouragement and support. We enjoy taking time to pray together, supporting one another through the ups and downs of parenting. New parents are always welcome—come join us for meaningful discussion and a deeper sense of community.

Sundays | 10:00 am | Room 217 

Fellowship is the perfect name for this class, where members gather in a warm, welcoming space to learn, connect, and share in the abundant grace and blessings of God. It’s a place where relationships are built, both through the class and throughout church-wide activities, offering countless opportunities to grow together in faith. 

The class focuses on helping older adults deepen their understanding of the Bible, its relevance and importance to living our Christian faith. Our lessons explore essential themes like faith, joy, love, forgiveness, and the essence of living as a community of believers. Each Sunday, a rotating team of teachers brings new perspectives, blending historical insights with contemporary reflections, sparking thought-provoking discussions and moments of shared growth. 

Come be a part of this vibrant group of prime-time adults as we continue to grow our understanding of Jesus' teachings and what it truly means to live as a community of believers. 

Sundays | 10:00 am | Room 218

Women of all ages are welcome to join us as we study God's word together and support each other through prayer and fellowship.

Contact Janet Speer with questions: janet-speer@att.net

Sundays | Sept. 20 – Nov. 15 | 10:00 AM

“Lord, teach us to pray,” Jesus’ disciples once asked. Join us as we reflect on great prayers of Abraham, Moses, Mary and others as we seek to enrich our own prayer life.

Sundays | 10am | 1st Floor Youth Room

Our Youth Sunday School class for middle and high school students (6th-12th grade) is designed to help teens connect with Scripture in a real and meaningful way.

In this 45-minute session, we'll explore how God’s Word speaks directly to the challenges and decisions teens face every day—whether it's friendships, identity, faith, or purpose.

Through engaging teaching and thoughtful discussion, students will not only dive deeper into understanding the character of God, but also strengthen their theology and build a foundation for navigating life with faith and wisdom.

This class is a place to learn, ask questions, and grow together in a supportive, vibrant community.

Teachers: Rev. Katie Bond & Jeff Bond

Sundays | 10AM | ROOM 215

Logos Men’s Sunday School Class exercises our biblical imagination as we focus on one compelling biblical word at a time. You are invited to an intentional discussion that includes the question, “What does the Word of God mean to us?” Each month we will grapple with how the Word of God is evident in various aspects of our lives.

If you are interested in providing Sunday morning flowers for the Sanctuary altar or niches in memory of a family member, please contact Karen Upchurch for more information. karen.upchurch@gmail.com

Welcome, Volunteers!

You can help our church in numerous ways by volunteering. Here are a few current openings:

Legacy Club, Tuesdays and Thursdays, respite ministry, kbond@peachtree.org

Monday Breakfast Club, Monday mornings, outreach ministry, bgignilliat@peachtree.org

Children’s area, Sunday mornings, children’s ministry, rschulz@peachtree.org

Greeters, special events, connections ministry, dstone@peachtree.org

Please email the ministry contact for more information on how you might help.

The Legacy Club. There are more than 43 million unpaid caregivers in the US who care for a child or adult family member. The Legacy Club provides respite (a break) for caregivers and their loved ones who are experiencing cognitive decline resulting from loneliness, isolation, stroke, and dementia.

November Partner: All outreach giving this month goes to support BeLoved

BeLoved is an anti-sex trafficking organization lovingly equipping brave women on their path to freedom. All giving designated towards outreach this month will go to our support of BeLoved and its mission.

For more information, contact Brooks Gignilliat at bgignilliat@peachtree.org.