Sunday Morning Ministries
Compassion Ministries
Clothing Closet Team – Members sort clothes received, publicize needed clothing items, and oversee the distribution of clothes at the Wednesday Night Dinner. Norma Masters, 404-284-0691
Food Bank Team – Members stock and organize our pantry with food picked up from the Atlanta Food Bank and donations received, and/or give out food here at the church on Fridays from 11:00-1:00. Members are also needed to pick up our orders from the Atlanta Food Bank on Wednesday mornings at deliver them to the church. The Food Bank is located southwest of GA Tech, at 732 Joseph E Lowery Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Norma Masters, 404-284-0691
Panera Bread Team – After the Panera in Loehmann’s Plaza closes each Wednesday at 10:00 p.m., members pick up bread and pastries and bring them to the church for distribution at the Friday Food Bank and on Sunday mornings. Michael Haskins, 678-471-2590
Wednesday Night Dinner Team - Members work in the kitchen cooking, or in the fellowship hall setting up, serving and cleaning up after the Wednesday Dinner for the Hungry and Homeless. Stephanie Knight,678-200-4807
Congregational Life
Buildings and Grounds Team - Members facilitate and manage property enhancements and repairs to support the vision and mission of the church. Gabrielle Claiborne, gabrielle.claiborne@yahoo.com
Congregational Care Team - Members do hospital visits and provide support when congregants are ill or experiencing other times of need. Leslie Swearington, LeslieSwearington@gmail.com
GIT Morphed - Members participate in the ministry and outreach of City of Light’s Transgender class and support group. Gabrielle Claiborne, gabrielle.claiborne@yahoo.com
Membership Team - Team members facilitate the New Members Class and keep membership data current. Allan Williams, VLN2@yahoo.com
Office Angels Team - Members staff the church office one afternoon each week. Sarah Elliotto, sarah.fmcc@gmail.com
PRIDE (Black & Atlanta) - Members coordinate our involvement in these two events, which includes collecting in park donations, staffing a booth and parade participation. Nanu Rivera, 404-550-8987.
Women’s Softball – Women play softball on Friday nights, spring and fall, in the Decatur Women’s Sports League. Connie Crandall, concra22@yahoo.com and Danielle Reagan, 770-634-5825
Children’s and Youth Ministry Team – Members provide Sunday School classes and special fun events for our children and youth. Andrea Bagby, 770-771-8761 and Tanya Wilson, 678-361-4067
Greeters Team – Team members greet people at the door and staff the Welcome Center table. Anna Martinez, a_m_martinez@bellsouth.net
Hospitality Team – Members coordinate coffee and snacks for Sunday mornings, and food for Dinner on the Grounds and other special occasions. Anissa Fowler, anissalane@yahoo.com
Institute for Spiritual Growth – Members coordinate, teach and/or participate in spiritual education experiences for adults on Sunday mornings and throughout the week. Stephanie Knight, 678-200-4807
Ministry in Motion – Dancers practice and perform liturgical dances to enhance the worship experience. Jamie Mathis, 336-757-0867
Multimedia Team – Members create the light, sight, sound, and internet experience for our onsite and cyber congregation for Sunday services and special events. Ron Watts, 770-870-9733
VIP Team (Voices and Instruments of Praise) -- Singers, signers, band and orchestra members lead the congregation in praise. Chris Corso, 678-886-8863
Usher Team – Members take the offerings, distribute Visitors Packets and direct people forward to receive Communion during worship services. Training will be provided. Helen Bielski, 404-437-0270
Worship Participants Team - Members serve as Communion helpers (set up, acolytes or servers), scripture readers, or prayer partners. Training provided. Biff Ryan, biffryan01@gmail.com
The ministries of City of Light provide opportunities for you to grow in your faith by using the interests and abilities God has given you to make a difference in the world. To find out how you can get involved in one of these teams contact the team leaders listed below.
Contact Rev. Linda Herzer, Minister of Connections
Email: linda_herzer@bellsouth.net
Ministries at
City Of Light