The Gospel of the Blues
The Gospel of the Blues: A concert featuring Francine Reed and Friends
Local blues artists perform at a concert to benefit Epworth United Methodist Church in Candler Park.
For one night only, you can enjoy a concert that will begin with some gospel music that will encourage audience participation, and then roll into the blues that blues legend Francine Reed is famous for. Ms. Reed will be joined by her friends Lola Gulley, Sandra Hall and The Shadows. The Potluck Mass Choir will also make an appearance. All proceeds go toward Epworth’s handicap ramp project.
The concert will be Friday, January 25, 2013, at 7pm in the Sanctuary of Epworth United Methodist Church located at 1561 McLendon Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30307. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Children 14 and under are $12, with a maximum of two (additional children in immediate family are free).
Gospel of the Blues
Ms. Reed grew up singing gospel music. “I can still remember my first performance when I was a three-year-old in my aunt’s church. Her name was Helen Francis, for whom I’m named, and I was so small they had to put me on the piano. I used to listen to rehearsals with her gospel choir and I’d sing ‘I Wanna See Jesus’ in front of the congregation.”
Ms. Reed has appeared with many artists, including Miles Davis, Smokey Robinson, Etta James, and Lyle Lovett, and been invited to the White House to sing. Ms. Reed lives in Atlanta and frequently performs at Blind Willie’s in Virginia-Highlands.
To purchase tickets, please go to https://epworthatcandlerpark.ticketbud.com/gospel-of-the-blues or call the Church office at (404)525-4746.
Georgia Gives Day
Posted by mikeT in Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Events on December 5th, 2012
Today is the day we have all been awaiting. Now it is time to act. GA Gives Day is a special 24 hour online giving event and Clifton is a proud participant. Check out our profile: Clifton Sanctuary Ministries and donate to the cause today. If you have already donated, thank you! Please share our profile with everyone you know. Together, we can create a flash mob of giving!
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Please know that we value your support now and throughout the year. We love you, We bless you, We appreciate you, We thank God for you! .
Christmas 2012 at Clifton
Posted by mikeT in Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Events on November 19th, 2012
The Christmas season begins early at Clifton. From mid November through New Year’s day we and our guests are blessed by the many churches and individuals who support our ministry. From special meals to gifts for our guests our volunteers and supporters go the extra mile to make the Christmas season special for the men who call Clifton home. But the best of our traditions are those when the men of Clifton take time to give back to the community that makes Clifton possible.
Everyone is invited to join with the men of Clifton for three special nights of Caroling on Wednesday, December 12th through Friday the 14th. We will meet at 7:30 each evening. Hot chocolate, apple cider, cookies and other refreshments will be served afterwards. No experience or talent is necessary; all are welcome. On Sunday, December 16th our guests will present their Annual Christmas Program at 3:00 PM. This is a very special look at the meaning of Christmas through the eyes of our guests. After the program everyone is invited to join with our guests for dinner.
Christmas Caroling
Wednesday, December 12th thru Friday, December14th
starting at 7:30 PM
Annual Christmas Program
Sunday, December 16th at 3:00 PM.
Civically Engaged Ninth Graders
Posted by mirandaB in Clifton Sanctuary Ministries on October 3rd, 2012
Dr. Michael Sanders and his Ninth Grade Advisory Group
We want to give a special thank you to The Lovett School and in particular Dr. Michael Sanders and his 9th Grade Advisory Group for coming to serve at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries. Each year the incoming freshmen at The Lovett School participate in SING, Service Initiation for Ninth Graders, which seeks to promote civic engagement and foster in their students a sense of community and connection to the city at large through service in the Greater Atlanta area. This group put together hygiene kits, helped clean our clothing closet and did laundry, all while learning about the population which we serve. Thank you for your gifts of time and service.
2012 Annual Dinner, Sept 30th
Posted by mikeT in Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Events on August 8th, 2012
Our Annual Dinner & Graduation Celebration is a little more than a month away. This year we will gather on Sunday the 30th of September at North Avenue Presbyterian Church. The festivities will begin at 6PM but plan to arrive early to spend time with our supporters, fellow volunteers, our current guests and of course the graduates. Use the links below to make your reservations online.
In addition to an evening of fellowship you will hear about the accomplishments of the past year and our plans for the future. The personal stories of our recent graduates will be the highlight of the evening. In addition our staff and officers will use the opportunity to recognize those individuals and churches that have made a special impact on the ministry in the past year.
Time is short and seating is limited, so make your reservation today. Can’t fit the dinner into your schedule, make a donation that will allow a guest to attend.
Tickets for the dinner are $40 per person or $325 for a table of 8. They can be purchased on our web site http://www.cliftonsanctuary.com or by sending a check to the Clifton office. Reservations are required. North Avenue Presbyterian is located at 607 Peachtree Street, at the corner of North Avenue & Peachtree, in Atlanta.
Clifton Sanctuary Ministries
369 Connecticut Avenue, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
Phone 404-373-3253