DON’T FORGET TO FALL BACK!
Remember to set your clocks back one hour this Saturday evening, October 31st, as Daylight Saving Time ends so that you can join us on Sunday morning at 9:30 am for worship!
COAT DRIVE
Join us in helping members of our community stay warm this winter by participating in our annual North Atlanta Coat Drive! We are collecting new and gently used coats for men, women, and children.
Please donate coats in one of the collection bins around our building on Sunday mornings or place them in the bin outside the church office on weekdays.
You may also order coats online and have them shipped directly to the church office. View our Amazon Wish List.
The deadline to donate coats is Sunday, November 29th.
SHALOM WORKSHOP
Real peace doesn’t come from resolving every conflict. Instead, it grows as we become the kind of people, marriages, families, and communities where God’s shalom – a deep sense of relational wholeness and flourishing that flows from Him – can take root.
Join us on Sunday, November 1st, from 11:45 am-4 pm as we explore what shalom looks like and gain practical tools to pursue it in the relationships that matter most. After a combined opening session, we’ll offer breakouts that focus on finding shalom in four areas of life: Marriage & Dating, Work, Parenting, and Community.
Please CLICK HERE to sign up. Lunch and childcare will be provided.
CARING FOR CAREGIVERS
Are you caring for an aging parent, a spouse, or another loved one? Caregiving is a labor of love, but it can also be exhausting and lonely. And it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs along the way. Atlanta CareNet is offering a morning of connection, knowledge, and support just for you. Make plans to join us on Saturday, November 7th, from 9 am-12:30 pm in Room 115. Lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP here by October 30th.
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT SEMINAR
Join us on Sunday, November 8th, from 12-2 pm in Room 107 for a Medicare Open Enrollment Seminar led by Bert Pearlman. This important session will cover Parts A-D, coverage options, costs, and how to enroll, so you can make key decisions with confidence. A light lunch will be provided.
ANCHORED IN SHALOM
Real peace isn’t the absence of conflict. It’s what conflict done well can produce. During October, we’re walking through Old Testament stories of people every bit as messy and human as we are. Joseph forgave the brothers who betrayed him. David faced a truth he didn’t want to hear. Abigail stepped into danger with courage and grace. Ruth chose loyalty through impossible loss.
These stories aren’t here to make us feel small next to spiritual giants. They’re here so that we can see ourselves in them. Each of these people found shalom, a deep sense of relational wholeness and flourishing that flows from God. And that same shalom is available to us too.
Join us on Sunday mornings as we learn what it means to be Anchored in Shalom. CLICK HERE to view previous sermons from this series and others.
NORTH ATLANTA FALL EVENTS
We’re having a great fall semester at North Atlanta, and we hope you will join us for what’s ahead! Our Events Page has been updated with everything happening through December. Be sure to take a look and save these important dates!
Family News
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF DAWN RICHARDSON
We express our deepest love and sympathy to the family of Dawn Richardson, who passed away on October 21st. Dawn and her husband, Mark, were beloved former members of North Atlanta. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 14th, at 2 pm at Hamilton Mill Christian Church (3809 Sardis Church Rd, Buford). Please keep Mark and the family in your prayers during this time of loss.
CONDOLENCES TO BRITTANY COUGHLIN & FAMILY
We extend our deepest sympathy and love to Brittany Coughlin and her family after the passing of her uncle, Mark Anthony Gittens, in Sarasota, FL. Arrangements are still pending at this time. Please keep Brittany and her family in your prayers during this difficult season of loss.
PRAYER LIST & PRAYER REQUESTS
Please CLICK HERE for our prayer list.
Please CLICK HERE to share a prayer request with our ministers and shepherds.
Bible Classes
JOIN US FOR BIBLE CLASSES!
Stick around on Sunday mornings for one of our Adult Bible Classes at 10:45 am! Bible classes are the perfect place to grow in faith and knowledge, while also growing closer to our North Atlanta family. We have several great options to choose from! For more information about the class options below, please visit the Welcome Desk.
Adult Bible Classes:
Deeper Dive (all adults) – FEC Gym and Online (live.nacofc.org)
Families – Room 112
Recovery Men – Room 105
Recovery Women – Rooms 107 & 115
Starting Point – Parlor (Room 110)
Young Adults – Room 102
Families
FAMILY MINISTRY BIBLE CLASS
Join us on Sunday mornings from 10:45 to 11:30 am in Room 112 for coffee, fellowship, and Bible study together.
FAMILY MINISTRY SMALL GROUPS
Our small groups meet twice a month on Sundays in various homes around the Atlanta area. Please contact the group leaders for more information if you’re interested in joining a group!
Alpharetta/Roswell Group
Justin & Alli Chamblee
(214) 734-3483
allichamblee@gmail.com
Duluth Group
Brian Sharp & Allen Jarratt
(404) 386-9441; (256) 797-2058
bsharp723@gmail.com; allen.jarratt@gmail.com
Fresh Faith
FRESH FAITH Fellowship
Join us for Fresh Faith Fellowship on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 10 am in Room 101! No matter your age, come share in a wonderful time of singing, fellowship, and study together.
You can also join Fresh Faith Fellowship via Zoom! Please CLICK HERE to join (Meeting ID: 648 828 5707; Passcode 1234). Contact David Padgett (david_padge@yahoo.com) with questions.
Upcoming Dates:
November 4th
November 18th
THYME 4 FRIENDS
Come join us for Thyme 4 Friends on the second Monday of each month from 1:30 to 3 pm in Room 101 (near the undercover parking entrance). All senior adults and adults with special needs are invited to share in the fun as we play interactive mind and memory games – with prizes! Thyme 4 Friends provides socialization, stimulation, and support for people who know that life gets better with age. Caregivers are encouraged to participate, or they can also drop off/pick up. This special once-per-month program is hosted in partnership with NACC and offered free of charge. Please contact Marlene Russell (marleneraerussell@yahoo.com or 304-483-6837) with questions or for more information.
Upcoming Dates:
November 9th
December 14th
Kids
KIDS WORSHIP
Kids Worship is a special time of age-appropriate worship that is available for kids from Pre-K to 3rd Grade each Sunday morning. These children are dismissed from worship before the sermon each week.
Staffed nurseries are also available for babies (Birth–24 months, Blue Room) and toddlers (Ages 2 & 3, Room 213) during worship.
KIDS BIBLE CLASSES
Please join us for engaging Bible classes tailored to each age group every Sunday morning from 10:45 to 11:30 am! Please visit the Kids Check-In Desk in the Atrium to learn more and get started!
Nursery: Our nursery centers on one simple, yet powerful truth: Jesus loves me. This program ministers to our youngest kids through gentle worship music, Scripture read aloud, and nurturing routines that communicate safety, peace, and love.
Babies (Birth–24 Months) — Blue Room
Toddlers (Ages 2 & 3) — Room 213
Preschool: Our preschoolers learn three powerful truths: God made me, God loves me, and Jesus is my friend. This program ministers through movement, creation, and story in ways that capture and engage the hearts and minds of our kids.
Preschool & Kindergarten — Room 206
Elementary: Our elementary kids stretch and grow with three deeper truths: I can trust God, Jesus rescues me, and the Holy Spirit helps me. This program encourages discovery and fuels passion through intentional connection, open discussion, and purposeful community.
1st Grade — Room 204
2nd–3rd Grades — Room 203
4th–5th Grades — Room 222
KIDS NEWS EMAIL
Stay connected with NA Kids! Our email newsletter shares upcoming events, what your child is learning in class, and helpful resources for parents. CLICK HERE to subscribe!
Online Community
Join Us for Online Worship!
The North Atlanta Online Community is an important ministry of our church family that is devoted to those who worship with us each Sunday outside of our physical church building. Our online worship experience is beautifully connected with our in-person worship each week, and the Online Community has been designed to provide warmth, connection, and engagement for all who join us online. Whether you need to be away from our in-person gathering because of travel, illness, or any other reason, there is always an online “pew” and a heartfelt greeting waiting for you at live.nacofc.org. We hope that you will join us online for worship anytime you cannot take part in person. No matter how you are able to participate, we are glad that you are part of the North Atlanta family. If you would like more information about the North Atlanta Online Community, please contact info@nacofc.org.
Monthly Online Community Small Group
Join us for our Online Community Small Group on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm on Zoom! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other members of the North Atlanta Online Community as we strive to grow closer to God and each other. Please CLICK HERE to join (Meeting ID: 872 1269 7460; Passcode: 4!) or contact Missy Taylor (missy.taylor@nacofc.org) for more information.
Recovery
SUNDAY BIBLE CLASSES
Join us for small group studies on Sundays from 10:45 to 11:30 am! Women meet in Rooms 107 and 115, and men meet in Room 105.
OFF THE CHAIN
Join us for Off the Chain, a 12-step Christian recovery support group that meets every Wednesday from 7 to 8 pm in our Main Auditorium.
All recovery pathways are welcome.
RECOVERY ON ALL LEVELS
Join us every Monday at 8:30 pm for our weekly online ROAL (Recovery on All Levels) meeting. This women’s support group creates a safe and faith-filled space for healing and growth. The group explores emotional, spiritual, and personal wellness through community, reflection, and practical tools for everyday life.
CLICK HERE to join (Meeting ID: 959 762 1264; Passcode: #ROAL). Please contact Christa Kendrick (christa.kendrick@nacofc.org) for more information.
Men’s Bible Study
Join us every Tuesday at 7 pm for our weekly online Men’s Bible Study! We study so that we may intimately abide in our relationship with Jesus.
CLICK HERE to join (Meeting ID: 648 828 5707; Passcode 1234). Please contact David Padgett (david_padge@yahoo.com) for more information.
Small Groups
GRIEFSHARE
Join us on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in Room 107 for our weekly GriefShare small group. This 13-week grief recovery support group provides a safe, comforting place where you can talk with others about your grief. You'll find support, direction, and guidance on how to make it through.
Please CLICK HERE to sign up or contact Missy Taylor (missy.taylor@nacofc.org) for more information.
JOIN A SMALL GROUP!
Small groups are one of the most meaningful ways we connect with one another and grow in faith together at North Atlanta. We offer a variety of groups for all seasons of life, which meet in numerous locations around Atlanta or online. If you’re not already part of a small group, now is the perfect time to join!
Please contact smallgroups@nacofc.org for more information or to join a group.
Students
SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS
Join us this Sunday for Bible Class from 10:45 to 11:30 am in the Upper Room! Tripp will kick off a new series on the Gospel of Luke, which we recently read together on Wednesday nights. We are excited to dive into the life of Jesus!
WEDNESDAY DINNER & BIBLE STUDY
Come join NASM as we gather around a table each Wednesday evening for food, community, and study. Bring your own dinner to HeBrews from 6-7 pm to eat, talk, and connect. Then, head to the Upper Room from 7-8 pm as we dig into Scripture together. Contact nasm@nacofc.org for more information.
STUDENT-LED WORSHIP
Our next student-led worship service is scheduled for February 28th! If you or your student is interested in participating, please reach out to nasm@nacofc.org. We can’t wait to see our students lead our church in worship once again. Join us in praying for this exciting opportunity!
STUDENT EVENTS
We’re excited for the fall semester, and we hope you are too! The Student Events Page has been updated with our August-December events. Make sure to check it out and save these important dates!
Women
TUESDAY SISTERS BIBLE STUDY
Join us for a weekly Bible study on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:30 am in Room 106! This encouraging time of study, prayer, and fellowship is open to women of all ages. Cindy Lawrence is currently leading a study of the Book of Acts. Please contact Donna Nasmyth (donnadre@aol.com) for more information.
Wednesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study
Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8 pm in the Conference Room for a wonderful time of fellowship, study, and prayer! For more information, please contact Donna Nasmyth (donnadre@aol.com) or Pam Blackwell (pjbwell@gmail.com).
WOMEN'S ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
Join us for our weekly Women’s Online Bible Study each Thursday at 7:30 pm! We are currently studying 1 Peter, with the theme “Be hopeful…making the best of times out of your worst of times.” Contact cindylawrence1@gmail.com for more information and the Zoom link.
Young Adults
NAYA BIBLE CLASS
Join us in NAYA Bible Class each Sunday morning at 10:45 am in Room 102 for a wonderful time of connection, discussion, and prayer.