Since its founding in 1985, The New South Festival Singers has championed the music of black composers and the folk songs and spirituals of the black experience. For our annual "Tribute to the American Black Composer" concert in 2024, Music Director Lynn Swanson has chosen the deeply moving cantata, "Changed My Name" by Linda Twine. Using traditional songs and composed music the cantata tells the story of seeking freedom through the words of 19th century heroes Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman. Dr. Norma Raybon plays the role of Sojourner Truth, and the Reverend Henrietta Andrews plays the role of Harriett Tubman.

To purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.festivalsingers.org/concerts

Welcome to St. John UMC, we’re glad you’ve chosen to worship with us. Join us for a socially distanced worship service at

550 Mount Paran Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

You can also join us virtually for a live-stream of the service on our YouTube channel here. You can find our Order of Worship here.

Ash Wednesday
On Ash Wednesday, February 17, from 12–2 PM and 4–5 PM St. John will be open for the community for individual prayer and performance of the imposition of ashes in a socially distanced manner.

There is no liturgy or service, but congregants are invited to come to the sanctuary as you are willing and able to administer the ashes and take a moment for quiet prayer. This is meant to be an unprogrammed time for reflection. The following procedures will be in place to keep social distance:

• Please enter the church through the breezeway door next to the narthex. An usher will be there to direct you if you have any questions.

• Everyone who enters the church must wear a mask for the duration of your visit. Hand sanitizer and extra masks will be provided by the door.

• Maintain social distance of at least 6 feet at all times while on church grounds.

• In the sanctuary, you may take a Q-tip for self-imposition of ashes. There will be a bin to dispose of used Q-tips.

• If you choose to kneel at the altar or sit in the pews in prayer, maintain distance of at least 6 feet from other individuals.

It’s time to have some fun with pancakes!  Last year, our Fellowship Hall hosted one of our biggest turnouts for our 13th Annual Pancake Race and Dinner. This year, let’s do even better with our very first Pancake Flipping Contest over Zoom. On February 16 at 6 PM and from the comfort of your own home or backyard, we will gather together and have some fun with pancakes.  

The Children’s Ministry will provide a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Packet for families. In each Pancake Packet, you will find: 

• Fun Facts about Shrove Tuesday and how this tradition began 576 years ago!

• A “skillet” to decorate and to use to flip the pancakes for the contest

• Craft supplies to decorate the skillet

• A box of pancake mix to prepare your very own pancake dinner at your house on Shrove Tuesday

You can pick up your packet on Sunday, February 14 from 12–4 PM outside the Sanctuary or Monday, February 15, and Tuesday, February 16, from 10 AM–2 PM.

Contact Tiffany Stout for more information at children@stjohnatlanta.org or 404-255-1384 

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2972337036?pwd=V3dpUlYzRkpaN0pyUjhlenhBZkE1dz09

St John UMC's annual Walk Through Bethlehem has transformed into the Drive-thru Bethlehem, a socially distanced nativity scene.

From the safety of your car you can view the bustling town of Bethlehem, shepherds receiving the good news from angels, and the babe in a manger.

This is a drive-thru no-contact event. Please keep your windows rolled up at all times to safely enjoy the nativity.

Continue celebrating the good news of Christ’s birth by joining us in our advent services every Sunday at 10:15 AM online or in person at 10:30 AM.

If you wish to make a donation, visit our giving page here.
This year, given the challenges of the pandemic, we are focusing our mission projects on our local community. Specifically, for Bethlehem, we are accepting donations towards Kidz2Leaders, a 10 year old program that works to break the cycle of incarceration by providing stability, opportunity, and a Christian community for children of inmates. Simply select the Bethlehem mission from the dropdown menu on our online giving portal here.

The New South Festival Singers have brought inspiration and seasonal joy to Atlanta during the Christmas season for 36 years. Candlelight & Carols with The New South Festival Singers is a grand celebration of Christmas traditions with beloved carols for all to sing, the thrill of a majestic pipe organ, tender sounds of the harp, and the timeless sacred classics that will warm your heart. Join us for a celebration of Christmas you will treasure throughout the season.

Please note seating is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions. Masks and social distancing will be required. The Festival Singers are certified ArtSafe by the Missouri Arts Council.

Tickets are $20; $15 for students and seniors 65+; $5 for students 17 and under.

For the safety of all please wear your mask at all times while in the church building.

Join us for worship Sunday morning at 10:15. Pastor Danny will be preaching “Hide it Under a Bushel? No!” and we have a gorgeous offertory from soloist Kirsten Barringer and accompanist Deb Ulrich.

The service will be streamed on YouTube at 10:15 here, and you can find our Order of Worship here.

We are excited to offer a drive-in worship service on October 11. No reservations necessary, come as you are! We ask that you remain in your car while on church grounds; someone will show you where to park and let you know which radio station to tune in to as our audio will be broadcast over FM transmitter.

Rev. Danny and his wife Joy will stay after the service to meet you! Please bring a mask so you can speak to them from your vehicle in a safe and socially distanced manner.

We look forward to worshiping with you!

While things are a little different this year, some things remain the same. St. John still wants to recognize students, teachers and administrators returning to school! We want to remind you that we are cheering you and your family on by offering a special blessing as you go back to school this year. Because your safety is important to us, the event will be drive-thru only

Join us as we celebrate Palm Sunday online together! You can access our recordings of the service on YouTube or Facebook, where they will be posted at 10:30 a.m.

We look forward to worshiping with you in spirit!

Youth group meeting at the youth hut - behind the baseball field. Every Sunday at 4:00. Come find your refuge!

Youth group meeting at the youth hut - behind the baseball field. Every Sunday at 4:00. Come find your refuge!

Youth group meeting at the youth hut - behind the baseball field. Every Sunday at 4:00. Come find your refuge!

Youth group meeting at the youth hut - behind the baseball field. Every Sunday at 4:00. Come find your refuge!

Youth group meeting at the youth hut - behind the baseball field. Every Sunday at 4:00. Come find your refuge!

Youth group meeting at the youth hut - behind the baseball field. Every Sunday at 4:00. Come find your refuge!