Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performs at Monastery
The historic Monastery of the Holy Spirit will host the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for the group's first-ever concert at the monastery in Conyers on May 5.
Prospect UMC donates handmade quilts to sheriff's department
Staff Correspondent. It takes more than needles and thread to make hundreds of quilts.
Monroe Episcopal church invites community to Taize service
A unique worship service with roots tracing back to Europe's recovery after World War II will take place at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Monroe on Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. Known as a Taize (pronounced "tah-zay") service, this worship experience is open to all people of faith or even those without any and is noted in particular for its unstructured design.
Silent night, holy night
Local churches prepare for Christmas Eve, Day services
Churches throughout Rockdale and Newton counties will host candlelight communion services as a time of reflection, praise and fellowship. Congregations open their doors wide this time of year to invite everyone to these Christmas Eve candlelight celebrations, which typically include a time of prayer, singing and a short message.
Silent night, holy night
Candle flames will flicker as church-goers bow their heads Saturday night in remembrance of the Christ child born in Bethlehem.
Live nativity scenes prepare community for Christmas
Explore the meaning of Christmas a little deeper this year by attending one of the outdoor Nativity events taking place in Newton County. Covington First United Methodist Church and East Newton Baptist Church will both offer free outdoor nativities this season.
St. Simon's Episcopal hosts bluegrass concert benefit
Proceeds from concert to support local shelter for domestic violence victims
With Dona Bopp and The Angel Biscuits, The Skeeters and The East Dixie Boys on stage, one can be assured of a good-time bluegrass concert this weekend as St. Simon's Episcopal Church hosts a community-wide benefit for Project Renewal. The Sunday afternoon concert begins at 4 and admission
St. Simon's Episcopal hosts bluegrass concert benefit
With Dona Bopp and The Angel Biscuits, The Skeeters and The East Dixie Boys on stage, one can be assured of a good-time bluegrass concert this weekend as St. Simon's Episcopal Church hosts a community-wide benefit for Project Renewal. The Sunday afternoon concert begins at 4 and admission is free, but a $10 donation is requested.
Southern Folk Advent features traditional shape-note singing
Hard times, a shaky economy, political fussing and fighting -- there's nothing new under the sun, the Scripture tells us.. As in the days of old when hard-working, ordinary folk found hope and comfort in singing hymns to the Lord, present generations have the benefit of those same songs
Atlanta Boy Choir to perform at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit
It's not heaven, but the annual Atlanta Boy Choir concert at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit might be as close as it gets with the angelic voices of 40 boys lifting to the rafters of the historic Abbey Church Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.. In addition to the
Thirteen local churches join together for Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
For 22 years, three churches have led the way in hosting an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service in Rockdale County and this year that special service promises to be the largest one yet as now 13 churches will gather to sing, pray, worship and fellowship together Nov. 22.
Atlanta Boy Choir to perform at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit
It's not heaven, but the annual Atlanta Boy Choir concert at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit might be as close as it gets with the angelic voices of 40 boys lifting to the rafters of the historic Abbey Church Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
Thirteen local churches join together for Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
For 22 years, three churches have led the way in hosting an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service in Rockdale County and this year that special service promises to be the largest one yet as now 13 churches will gather to sing, pray, worship and fellowship together Nov. 22.. The Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
Candler Singers kick off holiday season with Covington concert
Covington First United Methodist Church kicks off a busy holiday season with a free community-wide concert featuring the internationally renowned Candler Singers at 5 p.m. Sunday.
Mansfield Baptist Celebrates 100th anniversary
Proctor & Gamble had just unveiled its Crisco shortening while the first transcontinental airplane flight safely landed in California from its launch in New York when at the corner of Highway 11 and 3rd Avenue, a group of believers gathered to worship God and constitute Mansfield Baptist Church.
Mansfield Baptist Celebrates 100th anniversary
Proctor & Gamble had just unveiled its Crisco shortening while the first transcontinental airplane flight safely landed in California from its launch in New York when at the corner of Highway 11 and 3rd Avenue, a group of believers gathered to worship God and constitute Mansfield Baptist Church.. The year was
Bald Rock Baptist celebrates 150th anniversary
The first shots at Ft. Sumter had just signaled the start of America's Civil War when, on a Georgia plantation, a group of slaves gathered under a brush arbor and prayerfully began what would become Rockdale County's first black congregation.. In November, Bald Rock Baptist Church will celebrate its 150th
Philadelphia UMC prepares 10,000 meals for poor children in Uganda
Since its founding in 1837, Philadelphia United Methodist Church has always been a mission-minded church, but nothing has been quite as unique as the mission work the Conyers church recently did to feed hungry children in Uganda.. Taking part in the international Stop Hunger Now campaign, Philadelphia UMC members
Bald Rock Baptist celebrates 150th anniversary
The first shots at Ft. Sumter had just signaled the start of America's Civil War when, on a Georgia plantation, a group of slaves gathered under a brush arbor and prayerfully began what would become Rockdale County's first black congregation.. In November, Bald Rock Baptist Church will celebrate its 150th
Christian singer John Waller performs in Social Circle, Madison
National recording artist John Waller, who wrote and performed the theme song for the movie "Fireproof," will be in concert in both Social Circle and Madison in upcoming weeks and everyone is invited to come out and hear the man whose music has reached millions worldwide.. Waller will perform
Christian singer John Waller performs in Social Circle, Madison
National recording artist John Waller, who wrote and performed the theme song for the movie "Fireproof," will be in concert in both Social Circle and Madison in upcoming weeks and everyone is invited to come out and hear the man whose music has reached millions worldwide.. Waller will perform
Church concert offers music of mourning, Christian hope
Three directors and three choirs from three area churches will combine their talents for a free choral concert featuring "Requiem" by Gabriel Faure, as well as other choral works, and an organ duet. Presented by the combined choirs of Conyers Presbyterian Church, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and the First Presbyterian Church of Covington, the concert is set for 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at First Presbyterian Church, 1169 Clark St. in Covington.
Pumpkin patches take root at local churches
It's hard to believe that what Webster's Dictionary calls a "coarse trailing vine with gourdlike fruit" could cause such excitement this time of year, but when that first pumpkin rolls out of the truck onto the stage of the local church lawn, crowds flock to welcome it -- and they
Woodlake Baptist hosts inaugural 5K
The 2011 Woodlake Leaving A Legacy Inaugural 5K and Fun Run will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, at 8 a.m. on the church's new property located at 3940 Georgia Highway 138, Covington in the Walnut Grove community near Loganville.. Sponsored by Woodlake Baptist Church, the cross-country race and 1
New Calvary Baptist pastor aims to network with other churches
Childhood was a tumultuous time for Kyle Berry, who grew up in a home where drinks and drugs were in charge. Married multiple times, his mother was a long-time alcoholic and drug addict, who was doing everything from "cocaine to whatever," he said.. When Berry was 18, his
New Calvary Baptist pastor aims to network with other churches
Childhood was a tumultuous time for Kyle Berry, who grew up in a home where drinks and drugs were in charge. Married multiple times, his mother was a long-time alcoholic and drug addict, who was doing everything from "cocaine to whatever," he said.. When Berry was 18, his
Woodlake Baptist hosts inaugural 5K
The 2011 Woodlake Leaving A Legacy Inaugural 5K and Fun Run will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, at 8 a.m. on the church's new property located at 3940 Ga. Highway 138, Covington, in the Walnut Grove community near Loganville.. Sponsored by Woodlake Baptist Church, the cross-country race and 1
Heritage Hills Baptist Church holds fall festival
Heritage Hills Baptist Church welcomes the season's crisp cool air by hosting its first community autumn celebration. The Scarecrows and Casseroles Fall Festival is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the church located at 2987 Ga. Highway 212 in Conyers.The free event is open to the community
Stewart Baptist craft/bake sale benefits prayer blanket ministry
The first ever Stewart Baptist Church Craft and Bake sale already has 40 vendors taking part in its community wide event coming up from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Sponsored by the Women of JOY (Jesus First, Others Second, Yourself Last) ladies' ministry in the church, the
Stewart Baptist craft/bake sale benefits prayer blanket ministry
The first ever Stewart Baptist Church Craft and Bake sale already has 40 vendors taking part in its communitywide event coming up from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Sponsored by the Women of JOY (Jesus First, Others Second, Yourself Last) ladies' ministry in the church, the craft and bake sale features the talents of men and women from across the region.
Victorious Life concert celebrates National Back to Church Sunday
A band that has shared the stage with such groups as Third Day and Toby Mac and most recently opened for Casting Crowns will headline the upcoming concert at Victorious Life Church in Conyers.. The J.J. Weeks Band from Macon will perform Sept. 17 at the church located at 1615
Crafts, food, children's activities abound at Harvest Jubilee
Linda George and her fellow volunteers were already busy this week rushing around town getting ready for an event that has brought fun and hope to the community now for 18 years.. The Harvest Jubilee is sponsored each year by Smyrna Presbyterian Church and offers a dizzying array of events
Words of wisdom
To hear the lilt and laughter in Joyce Fincher's voice, one could never imagine that this delightful Covington woman has experienced more heartbreak and tragedy in her life than that of two or three other people combined.. Her life story is filled with unexpected losses, brushes with death and crushing
Caring Crafters: Healing Hugs Quilting Ministry aids cancer patients
A husband's recently sent heartfelt thank-you note offered a glimpse into how a simple quilt can make a big difference in the life of a cancer patient. The man's wife had been feeling down and discouraged as she faced her battle with the disease, and then she received a handmade quilt from the Healing Hugs Quilt Ministry of the First Baptist Church of Covington.
Summer Santas: Local Clauses network in the offseason
The reindeer are grazing in local gardens and the elves are at the beach, but Santa's work is never done. Summer finds him spreading cheer on a cruise.
A NEW VISION: New pastor working to renew church
One day in 1994, a 27-year-old Layne Fields left New York and his wife behind. He had all his worldly goods in the car with him when he came to a fork in the road that directed him to Richmond, Va., if he went one way, or to Atlanta, if he went another.
Faith and food: Solid Rock's Wild Game Supper makes a return
He is a celebrity to man and fish alike.
Pastor creates program aimed to assist caregivers
As a full-time caregiver for her mother, Covington single mom Brenda Davis was thankful to find out about a program starting up at Trinity Baptist Church just for people in her situation.
At 87 years old, Conyers resident living his life at a fast pace
Too many gold, silver and bronze medals to count. Holder of national record titles in 1-mile, 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter runs and the 2,000-meter steeplechase. Champion in pole vaulting, running and the high jump. Favored to win this month in regional track and field events.
Praying for Haiti: Many locals affected by tragic quake
His English is thick with the French-Creole accent of the island and sometimes hard to understand, but there is no mistaking the pain and heartbreak in his voice as he talks about his beloved Haiti, where the fate of many friends and loved ones remains unknown.His English is thick with the French-Creole accent of the island and sometimes hard to understand, but there is no mistaking the pain and heartbreak in his voice as he talks about his beloved Haiti, where the fate of many friends and loved ones remains unknown.
He's driven to fly 17-year-old realizes goal of earning pilot's license
As the Blue Angels soared overhead, 3-year-old Joshua Norris gazed upward and was forever changed.
Writing 101 Authors to instruct at conference
Her husband died of a brain tumor leaving her with four children to raise. Struggling as a single mother, Marion Bond West had more than her share of troubles. Her twin sons were a challenge - one was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and the other has fought addictions most of his life. But West found comfort in her faith - and words of inspiration that have now filled seven books and countless articles.
An author's adventures Covington resident writes story of intrigue set in India
While the book is not the least bit autobiographical, its 127 pages of adventure almost rival the real life of the person who wrote it.
Educating, Uniting, Informing Local League of Women Voters celebrates 25 years
It was 1982 and Ronald Reagan was president, with George H.W. Bush, the father of the current president, serving as his vice president. The country's median household income was $20,171 and former President Jimmy Carter had been appointed as a professor at Emory University in Atlanta. Just a short east from Atlanta on Interstate 20, a new organization was getting ready to add its voice to the political scene.