NORTH ATLANTA CONNECTION

ANCHORED

Join us this Sunday morning as we introduce our theme for 2026: Anchored.

As we step into 2026 and continue to grow as a church family, we're embracing a theme that speaks to our deepest need: to be Anchored. In Hebrews 6:19, we're reminded that we have "this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." In the coming year, we want to be intentional about anchoring ourselves—not in the shifting currents of culture or circumstance, but in God and in one another. Our weekly sermons and small group lessons will explore biblical insights on what it means to be Anchored in the Promise, in Scripture, in the Living Word, in the Spirit, in One Another, and in Prayer. In a world that often feels unsteady, we're grounding ourselves in what is eternal, unchanging, and true.

Join us on this journey as we discover together what it means to be firmly and securely Anchored in Christ.

CLICK HERE to catch up on previous sermons.

MLK DAY SICKLE CELL BLOOD DRIVE

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 19th), we are partnering with the American Red Cross and Jack & Jill Dunwoody to host a special blood drive to support patients with sickle cell disease. Early sign-ups are now open!

Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects the Black community, and one unit of blood can help save a life. Donating is more than just giving blood—it's giving hope, stability, and strength to families who depend on consistent matches.

CLICK HERE to sign up!

TAKING IT TO THE STREETS

Join us as we help to provide cold-weather essentials to those in need in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, January 24th! There are several ways that you can help:

Donate:  Please use our Amazon Wish List to buy and ship cold-weather essential items directly to the church office OR place items from the list below in bins labeled “Taking It to the Streets” around our building by Friday, January 23rd.

Cold-Weather Essential Items:

• Large Blankets or Comforters

• Socks

• Non-Perishable Snacks

• Bottled Water

• Gloves

• Hats

• Ponchos

• Deodorant

• Toothbrushes

• Toothpaste

• Tissues

Prepare: Come help to prepare goodie bags on Friday, January 23rd from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the undercover parking area.

Deliver: Join our Taking It to the Streets delivery team on Saturday, January 24th. Please arrive at North Atlanta by 8 am. Transportation will be provided. Please email Jasmine (jasmine.turner@nacofc.org) to sign up for this team.

Please contact Jasmine (jasmine.turner@nacofc.org) or Christa (christa.kendrick@nacofc.org) for more information.

NORTH ATLANTA UPCOMING EVENTS

We have big plans for the new year at North Atlanta, and we hope you’ll join us! Our Events Page has been updated with everything you need to know for the coming months. CLICK HERE to see what’s happening and be sure to save these important dates!

PRAYER LIST & PRAYER REQUESTS

Please CLICK HERE for our prayer list.

Please CLICK HERE to share a prayer request with our ministers and shepherds.

JOIN US FOR BIBLE CLASSES!

Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am for one of our Adult Bible Classes! 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

• Latino – Room 101

• Recovery Men – Room 105

• Recovery Women – Room 115

• Starting Point – Room 107

• Young Adults – Room 102

DIVE IN PRETEEN MINI RETREAT

4th and 5th graders, make plans to join us for our Dive In Preteen Mini Retreat on January 24th-25th at North Atlanta! We’ll explore how to dive deeper into God’s word, enjoy fun games and activities, take a field trip, and sleep over at the church building!

Please CLICK HERE to sign up and pay, or contact Savannah (savannah.roberts@nacofc.org) for more info.

Children's Bible Classes

Please join us for engaging Bible classes tailored to each age group every Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10:15 am! Please visit the Children’s Check-In Desk to learn more and get started!

Nursery Classes: Our youngest children receive attentive and compassionate care while learning about God and his creation through songs and play.

• Birth-24 Months – Blue Nursery Room

• Two-Year-Olds – Room 213

Preschool Class: Our preschool children (ages 3+) use the First Look curriculum and learn three powerful truths: God made them, God loves them, and Jesus is their friend.

• Preschool (Ages 3+) – Room 210

Elementary Classes: Using the 252 Kids curriculum, our elementary children learn how to grow in their relationship with Jesus through stories from the Old and New Testaments.

• Kindergarten – Room 206

• 1st Grade – Room 204

• 2nd-3rd Grades – Room 203

• 4th-5th Grades – Room 222

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP

A special time of age-appropriate worship is available for children from Preschool to 3rd Grade during worship each Sunday morning:

• Preschool Worship (Ages 3+) – Room 210

• Children’s Worship (K-3rd Grade) – Children’s Worship Room (Room 207)

Staffed nurseries are also available for babies and two-year-olds during worship:

• Birth-24 Months – Blue Nursery Room

• Two-Year-Olds – Room 213

SUBSCRIBE TO NACM NEWS

Stay connected with NACM! Our new email newsletter shares upcoming events, what your child is learning in class, and helpful resources for parents. CLICK HERE to subscribe!

Family Ministry Bible Class

Join us on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:15 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
Scott & Judy Gage
Brian & Emmy Sharp
(404) 386-9441
bsharp723@gmail.com

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:

• January 7

• January 21

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:

• January 12

• February 9

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 Tuesday of each month at 7:30 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 email info@nacofc.org for the Zoom link or more information.

Sunday Bible classes

Join us for small group studies on Sundays from 9:30 to 10:15 am! Women meet in Room 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.

Men’s Bible Study

Join us on Zoom every Tuesday at 7 pm for our Men’s Bible Study! We study so that we may intimately abide in our relationship with Jesus.

Please contact David Padgett (david_padge@yahoo.com) for more information.

WEEKLY PRAYER GATHERING

Join us each Thursday at 12:00 pm in the Main Auditorium for a time of prayer together. Led by Callie Turner, these gatherings are open to everyone as we lift up our church, community, country, and world in prayer.

All are welcome! Come as you are able—whether weekly or occasionally—and join your voice with ours in collective prayer. 

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.

FREE ACCESS TO THE RIGHTNOW MEDIA APP!

One of our goals at North Atlanta is to provide quality faith-based resources to encourage you and your family in your daily walk with Christ. We are excited to share that our church has partnered with RightNow Media to give you FREE access to the RightNow Media app, a wonderful Netflix-style library of video resources that can be accessed from your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. The app includes a host of studies for adults by well-known Christian teachers on a variety of helpful topics like marriage, grace, finances, and discipleship, as well as textual studies exploring passages like the Beatitudes and the Book of Job. The app also has dedicated sections for both children and teenagers filled with relevant content for all stages of growth and maturity.

Please CLICK HERE to create your free account and download the app. We pray this content blesses you and your family!

PULSE THIS SUNDAY!

Join us this Sunday for our monthly Pulse gathering! We will have fun games, good food, and real talk! Parents are welcome to stay and fellowship.

Who: 6th-12th Grade Students
When: 5:45-7:30 pm
Where: Chamblee Home (680 St. Regis Lane, Alpharetta)
Bring: $5 per Person for Dinner

Please CLICK HERE to RSVP by Friday to help us plan for food!

STUDENT-LED RETREAT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

6th-12th graders, join us for our Student-Led Retreat from January 30th-February 1st at North Atlanta!

Early-bird registration is $100—register by January 14th before the price increases!

CLICK HERE to register or for more information.

SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS

Join us this Sunday for Bible Class from 9:30 to 10:15 am in the Youth Center as we kick off a new series!

WEDNESDAY DINNER

We prioritize being together for one meal each week on Wednesday night from 6 to 7 pm. Bring your own dinner and meet in HeBrews! This is a great time to connect and just have fun, and our weekly circle questions always provide riveting conversation!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

Come join us this Wednesday night from 7 to 8 pm in the Youth Center for worship and Bible study!

STUDENT EVENTS

We have big plans for the spring semester, and we hope you’ll join us! Our Student Events Page has been updated with everything you need to know for the coming months. CLICK HERE to see what’s happening and be sure to save these important dates!

TUESDAY SISTERS BIBLE STUDY

We are taking a break for the holidays! Join us again when we resume on January 13th!

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! We are currently studying the Book of Mark. 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 the Book of Proverbs. Please contact Cindy Lawrence (cindylawrence1@gmail.com) for more information and the Zoom link.

Come Join Us!

The North Atlanta Young Adults (NAYA) ministry is a vibrant, welcoming community where young adults from all backgrounds and life stages can live, grow, and serve together. Whether it’s a game night, service opportunity, Bible class, or shared meal, NAYA offers a place to belong. We’d love for you to be part of this journey as we strive to Love First together! Please contact Derek Nichols (derek.nichols@nacofc.org) or Shannon Nichols (shannonstuntznichols@gmail.com) to connect or for more information.

NAYA Bible Class

Join us in NAYA Bible Class each Sunday morning at 9:30 am in Room 102 for a wonderful time of connection, discussion, and prayer.

North Atlanta is a Love First family, and if you are struggling or in need, we may be able to help. Please contact membersupport@nacofc.org for more information.

Have you moved, changed your phone number, or begun using a new email address? Please contact Nikki Harper at nikki.harper@nacofc.org to update your contact information with the church or to be added to the weekly Connection email.