This class will meet Oct. 9 – Nov. 13 in Room 117 as a short term Sunday School Class.

The last few years have seen dizzying social change in the United States.  Small wonder then that the dominant mood among many Christians is anxiety about what it means to be a follower of Jesus in the world today.  The Church confesses that Jesus Christ is its hope and is itself a community of hope.  Through biblical study and theological insights, participants will explore why Christian hope matters in such an anxious and fearful world – the hope that is within us, the hope that does not disappoint us, and the hope in which we can rejoice.

Led by Rev. Camille LeBron Powell

NCCMA (The Northlake Children’s Chorus and Music Academy ) began offering piano lessons at St. Andrews Fall 2015 and continues this school year. There are two groups of five students in each of two classes one afternoon a week. The students are from the St. Andrews preschool, the after school care program, and a few other students.

Upcoming events involving NCCMA students include:

Saturday, November 5th: Music Fall Festival.

Help support NETWorks Cooperative Ministries by volunteering for Taste of Tucker-In 2015, Taste of Tucker generated $20K to provide emergency and long-term assistance for low income neighbors and healthy church-community partnerships. Volunteers are needed throughout the day, Oct 22, 1-6pm, in a variety of areas. When you serve, you’re not only strengthening Tucker’s community fabric through a fun food festival on Main St., you’re also supporting programs at NETWorks and EIRO throughout the year.  Sign up today! It’s quick and easy and good for TKR. For more information about the event visit Taste of Tucker.

GIPL, Georgia Interfaith Power and Light invites us to a luncheon Friday, Oct. 28, 12 noon, Peachtree Road United Methodist Church for a faithful conversation with Yale religious studies scholar, Dr. mary Evelyn Tucker, on Religion and Ecology:  Ways Forward in Challenging Times.  The cost is $25 for the luncheon and please RSVP to info@gipl.org or 404-372-5552.

Along with celebrating the Kirking of the Tartans on Sunday, Oct.30, there will be a Shortbread Reception immediately after the 10 a.m. service.  We need everyone to bring their favorite shortbread to go with hot tea and coffee.  The hot beverages will be servced in pots and cups and saucers so you can experience a small slice of our Presbyterian Scottish roots.

Presbyterians for a Better Georgia are one of the hosts for an Issues Forum on Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m at Columbia Seminary.  The daylong event focuses on “Talking Politics During Polarized Time” and costs $75.  Find additional information and register at P4B

Meet international peacemaker Rev. Rami al Maqdasi, an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Syria and Lebonan on Saturday, Oct. 15, 6:45 p.m. at Shallowford Presbyterian Church youth lounge.  The dinner is potluck with chicken and beverages provided so bring a vegetable, salad or dessert to share.  RSVP to Karen Turney, kt2654@gmail.com.