During the week of February 21-28, a dramatic arrangement of 15,000 white flags will be displayed on the lawn of First Christian Church of Decatur in memory of those who have died of COVID-19 in Georgia. This prayerful, artistic expression is a collaborative effort initiated by the American Friend’s Service in collaboration with the Federation …
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PRESS RELEASEMonday, June 8, 2020 CONTACT:Rev. Dr. David Jordan, Senior Minister, First Baptist Church of Decatur704-724-2766davidjordan319@gmail.com Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert, Senior Pastor, First Christian Church of Decatur404-229-2326citykid4evr@gmail.com A Statement from Decatur’s White Clergy on Racism and Justice 38 Ministers in Decatur Support Black Lives Matter and Repent of Professional and Congregational Racism DECATUR, Georgia — …
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Good Afternoon Folks, Just wanted to touch based with our members, friends and supporters of the Gentle Spirit Christian Church. Despite Gov. Kemp’s announcement this afternoon about opening business on Friday , and allowing churches to gather for Worship services under a strict adherence to social distancing rules, we WILL NOT be opening the Church …
Again, for all of you that are being impacted by the Coronavirus either physically or economically, directly or indirectly, mine and the Church’s prayers go out to you. This is a difficult, challenging and frightening time for all of us and support from our friends and family is critical to us coming through this. As …
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For all of you that are being impacted by the Coronavirus either physically or economically, directly or indirectly, mine and the Church’s prayers go out to you. This is a difficult, challenging and frightening time for all of us and support from our friends and family is critical to us coming through this. As for …
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Today the Rev. Paul M. Turner of Gentle Spirit Christian Church signed the Interfaith Dream Act Sign On Letter, whose text is as follows: Dear Members of Congress, As people of faith, we believe we’re all members of one spiritual family. Dreamers are our beloved siblings. We strive to love our neighbor and uphold everyone’s …
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Rev. Paul M. Turner of Gentle Spirit Christian Church is a signatory to a theological statement against gun violence that was delivered in 2014 to Gov. Nathan Deal, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and the state Legislature and published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in response to the “guns in church law” that Gov. Deal signed into law that …
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Rev. Candace Chellew has published a new e-book, Be Bulletproof: How to Defend Your Faith, Love Your Enemies, and Finally Make Peace with the Bible. Featuring the first article written on the idea of spiritual self-defense that later became her 2008 book Bulletproof Faith: A Spiritual Survival Guide for Gay and Lesbian Christians, this 30-page …
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For their Spiritual Journey series, Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters interviewed Pastor Paul about his ministry to LGBTQ+ people and others who have been neglected and turned away from the traditional church. Along the way he discusses his journey to the ministry and the challenges and joys of being a pastor and openly gay.
Transgender Day of Remembrance: Rev. Paul M. Turner’s remarks at the 2009 observance at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on November 20th.