Peachtree Road United Methodist Church

Carols by Candlelight
2025-12-07 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Sanctuary, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
A Community Carol Sing!
Oak Martin, Kathy Fletcher, conductors

Join us for this community carol sing where, together with friends, neighbors, and communities from across the city, we will sing our favorite Christmas carols. We will finish by singing Silent Night with the sanctuary bathed in candlelight and the lights of our Chrismon tree. Afterwards, join us for a reception where we can share Christmas cheer! Admission is free.

Livestream here.
Program PDF

Christmas Kindness Special Offering
2025-12-07 | PRUMC, 3180 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Harp’s Christmas Kindness offers Atlanta’s working poor and homeless families the opportunity to select Christmas gifts with dignity, respect, and joy. Parents and grandparents in need are welcomed into a beautifully arranged shop, where every item is offered at no cost to them. Caring volunteers surround clients with love, assisting them in choosing and wrapping their presents. This outreach tradition is made possible entirely through your generous donations. By supporting Christmas Kindness, you help us share the spirit of Christmas with those who need it most.

Atlanta Tuba Christmas
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Narthex
An Atlanta tradition since 1987, TUBACHRISTMAS is a must-see (and must-hear) for all music lovers.
This annual performance, which takes place in cities across the country each year, brings together hundreds of tuba players for a performance of Christmas classics, a sing-along, and a demonstration of all the instruments in the Tuba family.
The majority of participants are middle and high school students from Atlanta and the greater metropolitan area. Bundle up, get in the holiday spirit, and kick off your Christmas!
Admission is free and open to the public.

Men's Breakfast with Bill Britt
2025-12-05 07:00 - 08:00 | Heritage Hall, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Start your Friday with fellowship and inspiration! The men of PRUMC will gather for breakfast and conversation, featuring guest speaker Rev. Bill Britt. Enjoy a full meal, meet new friends, and hear Bill share his vision for the church. All men are welcome.

The Great Tree Lighting
2025-11-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Sanctuary, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
The Most Wonderful Night is Coming: The Great Tree Lighting!
It’s nearly time for a night of light and wonder! In PRUMC’s first program of the season, Sing We Now of Christmas features all children’s and youth choirs presenting favorite carols and anthems from Advent through the Christmas season – followed by the lighting of our majestic Great Tree.
Afterward, join us in Grace Hall for a complimentary reception of scrumptious treats, hot cocoa, and a fabulous coffee bar, with live piano carols played by Max Cook. Your family won’t want to miss this lovely PRUMC tradition! For more info, contact Kathy Fletcher at kathyf@prumc.org.
Childcare for ages 3 and under is available by reservation. Click below to reserve childcare space.

Livestream here.

Advent Workshop
2025-11-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Grace Hall, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Enjoy an evening of fellowship as we prepare our hearts and homes for the Advent season. Families will participate in meaningful crafts and enjoy dinner together. Activities include:

Advent Wreaths
Angels
Outreach Project
Gingerbread Houses
Button Wreaths

This is a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories, deepen connection to the season, and embrace the anticipation of Christ’s birth together.

Harvest Sunday Thanksgiving Fellowship Luncheon
2025-11-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Grace Hall, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Give thanks with us at a special luncheon to celebrate the blessings of the season and the joy of community. This Sunday’s menu will feature:

Turkey
Dressing
Mashed potatoes
Green beans
Cranberry sauce
Pumpkin pie

Come enjoy warm fellowship and a delicious meal with your church family.
This lunch is complimentary; we look forward to seeing you!

Harvest Sunday Festival Worship
2025-11-23 | PRUMC, 3180 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
We will gather together as a church family to give thanks for our many blessings. Come celebrate with meaningful worship, magnificent music with choirs and brass, and warm fellowship with our faith community. This is a special day in the life of our church, and we hope you can join us.

Sunday Worship: We Are Grateful for All God’s Blessings
Sunday, November 23, 8:45 am- 12:15 pm
Rev. Bill Britt, preaching

-In John 6:25-35, Jesus teaches that while people often seek physical nourishment, the true bread of life comes from God and satisfies our deepest spiritual hunger. This passage reminds us that all blessings begin with the gift of Christ, who offers lasting fulfillment beyond what the world can give. Through this message, we are invited to give thanks not only for what we receive, but for the One who is the source of every good and sustaining gift.
8:45, 10:00 & 11:15 am services

This Sunday is part of the Thanksgiving Series:
We are Thankful…
In this season of thanksgiving, we pause to remember the people, places, and promises that shape our lives and strengthen our faith. Through Scripture and shared reflection, we’ll give thanks for the saints who came before us, the Church that holds us, the people who walk beside us, and the blessings that sustain us. As we open our hearts in gratitude, we are reminded that thanksgiving is more than a holiday—it’s a way of life rooted in God’s abundant grace.

Harvest Sunday Thanksgiving Luncheon

Sunday, November 23, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Grace Hall
Join your church family for a wonderful fellowship meal. Enjoy roast turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. This lunch is complimentary. We look forward to giving thanks with you!

A Simply Southern Christmas is SOLD OUT!
2025-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Grace Hall, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
SOLD OUT!
Dust off your jingle bells and fluff your tinsel – it’s time for our favorite girls’ night of the year!
This season, Let’s Get Ready for Christmas comes home with a Southern twist. Enjoy dazzling demos in holiday florals, table settings, and all things merry and bright — Southern style. Sample tasty sips and cheerful bites, and pick up a few hostess secrets you will swear by all season long. We’ll wrap up with a sing-along and a little merry mischief!

Parents Night at 1|99 with Mary Allred
2025-11-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Harp Student Center, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Guilt vs. Shame – How We Heal
Join us for a meaningful evening with Mary Allred as we explore how guilt and shame affect families and how faith can lead us toward healing, grace and connection. Dinner included. For more information, contact Aleah McClendon at aleahm@prumc.org.

Young Adults Open House
2025-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 | C207, 3180 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, 30305, United States
Looking to plug in with other Young Adults in their 20s and 30s? Haven’t joined a YA event for awhile? Want to experience what a Sunday morning is like with our Young Adults ministry? Join us for a YA Open House! Drop in for a few minutes or the full hour to learn more about our ministry and ways to get involved. Breakfast and coffee provided, compliments of the church.
For more information or to RSVP, reach out to Will Bradley at 770-366-7349 or wpbradleyatl@gmail.com.

Take a Tour of Peachtree Road
2025-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Heritage Hall, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Whether you are new or still learning your way around, please join us for a campus tour (including a few behind-the-scenes stops) and a brief overview of the ministries and offerings at Peachtree Road. This is a great opportunity to get connected, ask questions, and discover all the ways you can be involved.
For more information, please contact Brittany Charron at brittanyc@prumc.org.

Tea with the Clergy
2025-11-09 12:30 - 14:00 | Hospitality Suite, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Get to know our church and ministers better at this casual afternoon gathering. Rev. Bill Britt and our clergy team will answer questions, share their vision, and help you connect to areas of interest within the church. After conversation wraps up, those who wish to take the next step in membership may join in a brief chapel service. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Brittany Charron at brittanyc@prumc.org.

Keepsake Doves Available for Pick Up
2025-11-09 09:30 - 13:00 | C210, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30080, United States
The Doves, an extraordinary symbol of the spirit of our congregation, will descend after soaring in our sanctuary for our centennial year. These doves held the names, prayers, and witness of our shared faith. In preparation for our donors to take home, each dove will be blessed, then carefully embossed and packaged. If you sponsored a dove, please come by C210 on the listed days and times to receive your origami keepsake.
Sundays, November 9, 16, 23, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, C210
Wednesdays, November 12, 19, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, C210

Choral Evensong for the Feast of All Saints
2025-11-02 16:30 - 18:00 | Sanctuary, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
4:30 pm – Organ Recital
Nick Johns-Cooper, Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church
5:00 pm – Choral Evensong
PRUMC Chancel Choir, Georgia Boy Choir
Evensong Program PDF
End the Lord’s day with this service of choral evening prayer, a centuries-old tradition. Choral Evensong is one of the rare occasions when the congregation is able to focus solely on their prayer, allowing the prayers and praises sung by the choir to be those of the entire faith community, and particularly this parish. Come and be part of this meaningful moment as we honor both the lives and messages that connect us in spirit and community.
Music by Tavener and the world premiere of Peachtree Canticles by Philip Stopford. This commission was made possible by Friends of Music member Warren T. Kennett.

Two Special Recognitions at This Service:
Blessing and Thanksgiving for the Doves of Peachtree Road on their final flight.
Blessing of the letters written for the All Souls’ Post Office.

After The Service
You are invited to the candlelit columbarium for a time of quiet reflection. There, the letters written in love and remembrance will be released in a final act of letting go and trusting in God’s eternal care.

Final Dove Tour
2025-11-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Narthex
Come experience the final flight of the Doves of Peachtree Road. These graceful symbols have lifted our hearts and brought beauty to our Sanctuary, and this tour offers a last opportunity to see them before they depart. Along the way, we will also share meaningful insights into the history of our church, highlight the intentional details that make our Sanctuary a sacred space, and share details about the Doves’ final journey. Reserve your place by registering below.

Midday Masterclass: When a Loved One Has Dementia with Nancy Kriseman
2025-10-26 12:15 - 13:15 | Grace Hall, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Join us for lunch and an important conversation led by Nancy Kriseman, a licensed clinical social worker and expert in aging and caregiving.
Nancy will share guidance from her program Meaningful Connections: Positive Ways to Be Together When a Loved One Has Dementia, offering practical tools and heartfelt support for navigating the emotional journey of dementia care.
This event is sponsored by the One Lamb Initiative for Mental Wellness. For more information, contact Heather Holdridge at heatherch@prumc.org.

Hymn Festival: The Long March of the People of God
2025-10-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Sanctuary, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Hymn Festival
The Long March for the People of God – Hymns for the Liturgical Year
Friday, October 24, 20257:30 pm, Sanctuarypeachtree road united methodist Church

Richard Webster – conductor, composer, and arrangerScott Atchison, Chase Loomer, Oak Martin – organistsPRUMC Chancel ChoirSt. Philip Cathedral ChoirGeorgia Boy ChoirFestival BrassThe Great Organ of Peachtree Road
Experience an evening of resounding praise with acclaimed choirs and ensembles under the leadership of renowned organist and conductor Richard Webster. Voices from choir and congregation will unite to sing beloved hymns as a journey through the liturgical year.
$15 suggested concert donation / $5 for students.
Richard WebsterComposer, church musician, conductor, and organist — Richard Webster is currently Lecturer in the Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) at Yale University. He retired in 2022 as Director of Music and Organist at Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston, after 17 years. During 2023-2024 he served as Interim Director of Music at St. Paul’s Choir School, Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts. As a composer and arranger, he completes several commissioned works a year. His hymn arrangements for brass, percussion, organ, and congregation are heard across the world, including the CBC’s Christmas and Easter broadcasts, BBC’s “Songs of Praise,” at a hymn festival in Sweden’s Lund Cathedral, and in an Australian celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

LIVESTREAM HERE

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From Strength to Strength Begins
2025-10-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Hospitality Suite, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life
Led by Dr. Stephen McCollam, Wit Hall, and Dr. Hayes Wilson
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Are you approaching retirement or navigating life after a long career? Join our thoughtful and supportive reading group as we explore From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks. This powerful and inspiring book offers a roadmap for transitioning from an achievement-driven work life to a fulfilling and purpose-filled retirement. Whether you’re walking with someone nearing retirement, beginning to consider life after retirement, or simply seeking deeper meaning beyond professional success, this group is for you.
Please read the book in advance and join us on October 19 for a thoughtful conversation! If you are unable to complete the book in time, join us anyway!

Sunday Fall Fellowship Tailgate Luncheon
2025-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Grace Hall, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Score big at our spirited lunch full of fellowship, fun, and game-day favorites!
This Sunday’s menu will feature hamburgers, hotdogs, French fries, coleslaw, and fresh-baked cookies.
Come enjoy warm fellowship and a delicious meal with your church family. This lunch is complimentary; we look forward to seeing you!

All Souls Post Office
2025-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Hospitality Suite, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Discover connection, support, and healing in our new workshop, All Souls’ Post Office, led by Susan Patterson of Gifts from the End Coaching.
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In this meaningful gathering, participants will explore the transformative process of writing a letter to a deceased loved one. Together, we’ll create space for honoring grief, expressing loss, and finding catharsis through writing.
Time and resources will be provided to begin your letter during the workshop, or you may choose to write and “post” it later in the Resource Room at Peachtree Road.
All letters will be received and blessed during our All Saints Evensong service on November 2.
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To learn more about Susan Patterson and Gifts From the End Coaching, click here.

The Blessing of the Animals
2025-10-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Sanctuary, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
On this day, we celebrate God’s gift of animals in our lives. At this annual event, our pets will receive a special blessing from our ministers, as we give thanks for their companionship and service. All are welcome!

Worldwide Communion Sunday
2025-10-05 | PRUMC, 3180 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Communion reminds us that we are connected through Christ, and that we have been called to be “one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world.”

Men's Annual Father/Child Camping Trip
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-05 | Camp Glisson, 690 Camp Glisson Rd, Dahlongega, GA, 30533, United States
The men of PRUMC invite you to join us for the church’s annual Father/Child Camping Trip at Camp Glisson (www.glisson.org). Fathers (and/or Grandfathers!) are welcome to join us with your son(s) and/or daughter(s) as we fellowship together and camp in the woods. Games, hikes, and meals are included. Meals include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and s’mores by the campfire! All are welcome, even if you do not have camping equipment, as we have much to share.
The main camp is from Saturday at 10:00 am to Sunday at 10:00 am. However, camping on Friday evening is an optional additional night. Friday camping is special because we have a communal dinner at the Smith House Restaurant in Dahlonega after we set up our tents. On this campout, we’ll have fun playing games, sharing meals, hiking, doing a service project, and worshiping by a stream. You and your kids will have a great time!

Peachtree Pathways: Atlanta School Open House
2025-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 | PRUMC Children’s Building, 3180 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Peachtree Pathways Open House can help parents explore local school offerings in one convenient location.
Representatives from over 20 public and private schools will be available to offer insights on programs, admissions, resources, and transitions.
This event is free and open to the public.

Young Adult Spiritual Gifts Study Begins
2025-09-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Hospitality Suite, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
As Methodists, we believe that we each have unique spiritual gifts endowed by God. Young adults (age 22 – 39) are invited to join a wonderful four-week study that will help identify spiritual gifts and apply them as the grace of God at work in this world.
Dinner provided.

4 Mondays
September 15 – October 6
6:00 pm, Hospitality Suite

Midday Masterclass with Ron Greer
2025-09-14 12:15 - 13:30 | Grace Hall, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Finding Purpose in Our Retirement Years
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Retirement isn’t just about stopping work—it’s about thoughtfully planning your next chapter. Join us for lunch and a valuable conversation with Ron Greer, who will share best practices for navigating important life transitions with purpose and clarity. Learn how intentional planning can lead to a more meaningful, fulfilling future. For more information, please contact Heather Holdridge at heatherch@prumc.org.
Lunch $10.

Fall Bible Study Kick-off Dinner with Dr. Joel LeMon
2025-09-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Grace Hall, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Join us to prepare heart and mind for a wonderful new season of study. Professor Joel LeMon will discuss deepening our faith through the study of scripture and the celebration of community in our small groups. Whether you are joining a Bible study, a short-term class, or a reading group this fall, you are invited to share a meal and be encouraged to embrace a new season of learning and fellowship.

Fall Kick-off Fellowship Luncheon
2025-09-07 11:00 - 13:00 | PRUMC, 3180 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Welcome a new season of our celebrating our church community.
This Sunday’s menu will feature pulled pork BBQ, baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread, and banana pudding.
Come enjoy warm fellowship and a delicious meal with your church family. This lunch is complimentary; we look forward to seeing you!

Confirmation Class 2025/2026
2025-09-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Harp Student Center, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Parents, don’t forget to sign up your 6th grader for PRUMC’s 2025–26 Confirmation class! This meaningful journey of faith is open to all current 6th graders (and older students) connected to Peachtree Road UMC—parent membership is not required. Classes will meet on Sundays beginning September 7, 2025 and will culminate with a special Confirmation Sunday on April 26, 2026.
Register below or contact Rachel Hockman at rachelbh@prumc.org.
