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Rev. Bill Britt

Senior Minister
billb@prumc.org
404.240.8241

Bill is from the small town of Thomaston in middle Georgia and is a graduate of Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta and his Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. He and his wife Wendie have been married for 40 years and have two adult children (Sara and Will). Bill has served churches throughout the North Georgia Conference including Trinity-on-the-Hill UMC in Augusta, Trinity UMC in Cartersville, and the First UMC in Athens. He became the senior minister at Peachtree Road UMC in 2008, and his hobbies include spending time with his three grandchildren, playing classic golf courses, and enjoying time at the beach. He loves to eat barbeque and icebox lemon pie!

Rev. Bill Britt, Senior Minister

Weekly messages to the congregation

Abundance in Action
Let me begin this week’s note with an encouragement for you to join me in prayer for those in Florida whose lives are being impacted by Hurricane Milton. Within the last two weeks, we have watched as neighbors to our north, south, and east have experienced the devastating loss of life and property to storms of immense power. One news outlet reported that more than 18 inches of rain fell on St. Petersburg, representing a “more than 1-in-1000 year rainfall for the area.” You have seen the images of destruction, and you know the need is great. United Methodist churches have become community centers in these days to assist in the rescue, relief, and recovery efforts. I want you to know that your generous giving has made a difference.
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Forward…Together
I really am looking forward to Sunday as we bring our series of messages entitled “Being Christian in a Divided World” to a close. As I re-read Paul’s letters to the churches in Galatia and Philippi this month, I was struck by the way Paul addressed the divisions in the church. First of all, he addressed them. Over the years, I have discovered that many in the church avoid conflict at all costs. They ignore conflict and pretend like it doesn’t exist. Not Paul. He named it and invited the church to address it so it could move forward together.
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United in God’s Grace
Last Sunday was a wonderful day in worship as we presented Bibles to our third graders. More than 50 students got up early to come to church to receive their Bible and then begin the journey of learning to hear the voice of the Lord speaking to them through scripture. As I listened to third-graders Mercer Amy and Lucy Kennedy read the scripture lesson before the sermon, I thought about how blessed we are here at Peachtree Road UMC. Please don’t take the privilege we have of being able to nurture the faith of one another for granted. It is a blessing!
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Our God is Relational
It was good to see so many of you back in church last Sunday as we kicked off the fall season here at Peachtree Road UMC. We had a full chapel at 10:00 am, a full sanctuary at 11:15 am, and a delicious barbeque luncheon sponsored by the men of the church. It was a wonderful day of worship and fellowship. The Chancel Choir, Georgia Boy Choir, and Atlanta Brassworks joined together to present music that made us feel like we were with the angels in heaven! We also welcomed 12 new members last Sunday.
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About Bill

Bill Britt has served as the senior pastor of Peachtree Road since June, 2008.  He is a native of Thomaston, Georgia, and a graduate of Stetson University in DeLand, Florida (Bachelor in Arts), Candler School of Theology of Emory University (Master of Divinity), and United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio (Doctor of Ministry).

His previous appointments include Ebenezer UMC in Forsyth (1981-1984), associate minister at Trinity-on-the-Hill UMC in Augusta (1984-1988), Trinity UMC in Cartersville (1988-1997), and the First UMC in Athens (1997-2008).

Bill and his wife Wendie have two children, Sara and Will.  Sara is married to Diogo Pereira and they have two children, Lidia and Lucas.  Will is married to Gina Kim.  Bill enjoys playing golf, reading, and annual family vacations at the beach.