NORTH ATLANTA CONNECTION

ANCHORED IN ONE ANOTHER

Join us this Sunday morning as we begin a new series: Anchored in One Another.

What does the world conclude about God when it looks at how we treat each other? Over the next three weeks, we’ll dive deep into Paul's letter to the Galatians to explore what it means to be a community whose shared life is itself the argument for the gospel. Come ready to be challenged, encouraged, and anchored in the love that makes the good news believable.  

CLICK HERE to view previous sermons.

FAREWELL RECEPTION HONORING THE GAGES

Join us this Sunday, May 17th, immediately after worship in the FEC Atrium for a farewell reception honoring Scott and Judy Gage.

The Gages have been a beloved part of our North Atlanta family for many years, and their legacy of love, faithfulness, encouragement, and service has deeply shaped our church community. While we will miss them dearly, we celebrate the beginning of this next chapter as they move closer to Rachel and Adam in Lexington, KY. 

Come join us as we express our gratitude, share memories, and surround them with love on this special day.

LISTENING SESSIONS WITH OUR SHEPHERDS

Our shepherds want to hear from you as we discern together regarding women as elders. We have scheduled three listening sessions and hope as many of our congregation as possible will participate:

Sunday, May 31st – 9:30-10:30 am (Room 101)

Sunday, May 31st – 1-2 pm (Room 101)

Monday, June 1st – 7-8 pm (Online)

At least three shepherds will be present at every session. We hope you will come and share your experiences, questions, hopes, and concerns with us. Whatever your perspective, we want to hear from you.

Please RSVP HERE for all three sessions. Childcare will be available for the Sunday afternoon session.

WELCOME, FRED KENDRICK!

We’re excited to welcome Fred Kendrick as our new Facilities Manager at North Atlanta! Fred, Christa (our Assistant Recovery Minister), Doriean, Keegan, and Landan have been part of our church family since 2021. Since that time, Fred has served as a leader in our Men’s Recovery Ministry, in our Children’s Ministry, as part of our tech team during worship, as a bus driver, and in many other ways. We are so blessed to have him as part of our staff! Make sure to take a moment to thank Fred as he steps into this new role!

SUMMER JAM!

Make plans to join us on Sunday, May 31st, for Summer Jam, a special Family Sunday worship service to kick off the summer! This fun, interactive service is designed for all ages to engage through the language of our children—featuring songs, games, activities, and more. Don’t miss this special worship celebration at 10:30 am in the FEC Worship Center, followed by a fun treat to celebrate the beginning of NACM Summer!

A NEW SECURITY PARTNERSHIP

We're glad to share that North Atlanta has partnered with AFC Security LLC to provide a professional security presence during our main weekly gatherings. Beginning May 20th, you'll see a security officer present on Sundays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and on Wednesdays from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

The security officer’s role is to support — not replace — the care we already extend to one another. The officer will work with our existing Volunteer Safety Team, and you may see them at entrances, in the parking lot, and moving through the Worship Center, Atrium, and classroom areas so that our worship, ministry, and fellowship continue to flourish.

Please join us in giving them a warm welcome. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Missy Taylor (missy.taylor@nacofc.org).

NORTH ATLANTA SUMMER EVENTS

Exciting things are happening this summer at North Atlanta, and we don’t want you to miss out! Our events page has been updated with everything you need to know for the coming months. CLICK HERE to check it out, and be sure to save these important dates!

CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF GAIL ASHCRAFT

We extend our heartfelt sympathy and love to the family of Gail Ashcraft, a longtime member of North Atlanta, who passed away on Friday, May 8th. A graveside service will be held this Saturday, May 16th, at 1 pm at Arlington Memorial Park (201 Mount Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs). Please keep her family in your prayers during this time of loss.

CONDOLENCES TO CONNIE BATES & FAMILY

We express our deepest love and condolences to Connie Bates and her family after the passing of her father, Earl Wattleton, on Thursday, May 7th, in Tucson, AZ. Connie is a beloved former member of North Atlanta who moved to Tucson to care for her parents. Memorials will be held in Tucson on June 11th and then in Milwaukee, WI on June 27th. Burial will take place on July 24th in Tucson. Please keep Connie, her mother, Wandaleen, and their family in your prayers.

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

• Recovery Men – Room 105

• Recovery Women – Rooms 106 & 115

• Starting Point – Room 107

• Young Adults – Room 102

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP IN MAY

Children’s Worship (K-3rd Grade, Clubhouse) and Preschool Worship (Ages 3-PreK, Room 210) will each meet during worship this Sunday, May 17th, but will not be available on May 24th or 31st.

Staffed nurseries (Birth-24 Months and Two-Year-Olds) will be available on May 17th and May 24th. On May 31st, all children will join us in worship for Summer Jam!

SUMMER JAM!

Make plans to join us on Sunday, May 31st, for Summer Jam, a special Family Sunday worship service to kick off the summer! This fun, interactive service is designed for all ages to engage through the language of our children—featuring songs, games, activities, and more. Don’t miss this special worship celebration at 10:30 am in the FEC Worship Center, followed by a fun treat to celebrate the beginning of NACM Summer!

SUMMER WITH NACM

Check out what we have planned for children and families this summer with NACM! VBS is back, and this year we’re adding two new recurring experiences for children of all ages and stages. NAFX (North Atlanta Family Experiences) are weekend events designed for the whole family to enjoy together, and SOS (School’s Out for Summer) events are weekday daytime gatherings for parents and children looking for fun and community during the week.

CLICK HERE to see all the dates, times, and details for VBS, NAFX, SOS, and more. We can’t wait for you to join us!

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

SAVE THE DATE FOR VBS!

Make plans to join us July 17th-19th for VBS as we take kids on an unforgettable journey to discover what it means to follow Jesus and find life in God’s kingdom!

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
Brian Sharp & Allen Jarratt
(404) 386-9441; (256) 797-2058
bsharp723@gmail.com; allen.jarratt@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:

• May 20

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:

• June 8

• July 13

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.

SUNDAY BIBLE CLASSES

Join us for small group studies on Sundays from 9:30 to 10:15 am! Women meet in Rooms 106 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.

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.

CLICK HERE to sign up and order your workbook, 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.

PANAMA MISSION TEAM MEETING

Panama Mission Team members, please plan to join us for a mandatory meeting this Sunday, May 17th, from 12:30 pm to 2 pm in the Upper Room. Feel free to bring your lunch!

SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS

Join us this Sunday for Bible Class from 9:30 to 10:15 am as we wrap up our series on the future! Middle school students will meet in the Upper Room, and high school students will meet in the Worship & Youth Center Pit.

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 newly renovated Upper Room for worship and Bible study!

STUDENT EVENTS

We have big plans for the summer, and the Student Events Page has been updated with everything you need to know for the coming months. CLICK HERE to see what’s happening as we wrap up spring and kick off summer together!

TUESDAY SISTERS BIBLE STUDY

Our Tuesday Sisters Bible Study is taking a break for the summer. Make sure to join us again when we resume on September 15th!

Wednesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study

Our Wednesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study is taking a break for the summer. Make sure to join us again when we resume on September 16th!

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 Ecclesiastes. Please contact Cindy Lawrence (cindylawrence1@gmail.com) for more information and the Zoom link.

GAME NIGHT

Join us on Saturday, May 23rd, at 5 pm at Derek & Shannon’s house for NAYA Game Night! Our food theme is Backyard BBQ, so bring something for the grill or a side or dessert to match. Come ready to eat, relax in the backyard, and play games together. Contact youngadults@nacofc.org for more info.

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 youngadults@nacofc.org 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.