New Covenant Worship Center located on Newton Bridge Road in Athens is a non-denominational church with roots in the Church of God. NCWC offers a wide variety of discipleship opportunities for spiritual growth as well as youth services, childcare and much more.
First Redeemer is a church with a huge following in Cumming. They offer a large campus, complete with multiple classrooms, recreational areas and a coffee shop. The church has more than 160 ministries, including those for youth, seniors, men and women. They have strong music and missions programs.
The founding pastor is Dr. Richard Lee, a noted author and public speaker. As Southern Baptists, the congregation believes the Bible is the inherent word of God, and that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation. They practice communion through the Lord's Supper and practice baptism by immersion.
West Ridge Church is one of the largest ministries in the area and has two locations. The Dallas Campus service is at 9am and 11am. The other in West Paulding receives the Sunday morning sermon via streaming video, which helps to connect members in that area with West Ridge. West Paulding's service begins at 9:15 and 11:15. There is also a Spanish worship on Saturdays at 6pm.
Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church welcomes you and your family. Its mission is to connect faith with everyday life through service to Jesus Christ. It has missions and music programs plus various religious study groups for all ages. Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church will make you feel alive with spirit and support.
St. John's Lutheran Church is located on Ponce De Leon Ave., just north of Briarcliff Rd./Moreland Ave. The large campus, which features Old World-styled stone buildings, houses a congregation which "seeks to be a diverse and compassionate congregation that embodies God's love in Atlanta and the world." The church also offers youth groups, women's groups, adult bible study, music ministries and community outreach programs. For more details, be sure to visit the web address provided.
Faith Lutheran Church & School has a calender of events for every age, ranging from Girl Scout Troop meetings to mixed volleyball team events to forest service volunteering. The Faith Lutheran School is for 2-year-olds through eighth-graders.
Sandy Springs United Methodist Church was founded by some of Sandy Springs' original settlers. The church provides a food pantry, a clothing boutique and financial assistance with rent and utilities to those in need. Sunday worship takes place at 11am.
Alpharetta First United Methodist Church on North Main Street is a Christian chuch with a vibrant youth group. It hosts both contemporary and traditional services, child care, missionary programs and many family-oriented activities.
Chattahoochee Baptist Church is a small church offering worship service. Each service is also accompanied by live praise music, including guitars, drums and singing. Its pastor is Rick Shoup.
Located on the corner of Exit 14 and Hwy. 575, New Life Worship Center's teachings, praise and worship, and the opportunity for ministry involvement is available for everyone. Under the leadership of Pastor Clint Claypoole, New Life has a number of ministries that strive to make an impact on our local community. They have three nurseries available along with group trips and events.
The First United Methodist Church is a staple in the Austell community. It hosts an array of programs for its members and the community of Austell. These activities include fitness programs and Backpack Blessings, where elementary students are given a backpack of food for the weekend and bring the backpack back on Monday to be refilled for the next weekend. Austell First United Methodist Church also has a tuition-free preschool called Feed My Lambs. More information can be found at www.feedmylambs.net.
