Calendar Highlights

Full Church Calendar

For an extensive list of meetings and events currently scheduled at APC, view our full calendar on the Calendar Scheduling page.

Calendar Highlights

Below you will find a list of highlights from our current church calendar. Feel free to drop in one of our classes or come enjoy an event. All are welcome! If you have questions about an event, contact the church office, 770-751-0033.

Sunday, November 23

Commitment Sunday
9:30 & 11am. On Commitment Sunday we gratefully accept your pledges toward the church’s 2026 operating budget. During morning worship, we will accept your 2026 pledge cards as an act of worship and share a gift with each participating family. Learn more and/or pledge online at alpharettapres.com/pledge. 

Sunday, November 23

EPIC Worship & Friendsgiving Meal
5:00pm in the sanctuary. Come as you are for our casual evening worship service featuring praise music and interactive discussions. Stay after worship for a Friendsgiving meal in Fellowship Hall. Chef Jeff will prepare turkey and all the fixings. $10/person with $30 family max. If you do not have a large gathering planned later in the week (or even if you do!), come enjoy this meal  and fellowship time with your church family.

Sunday, November 30

Christmas Kick Off!
4-6pm in Fellowship Hall. All are encouraged to come enjoy a soup dinner, live nativity and Christmas crafts to take home. 

Tuesday, November 4

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
8-9am in Fellowship Hall. All men of the church are invited to enjoy a full breakfast ($10), good fellowship and prayer with Pastor Ollie. .

Tuesday, December 2

Life Goes On Lunch
12pm in Fellowship Hall. Ladies who are widowed gather for lunch, conversation and support. 

December 5-21

“Annie” in APC’s Theater
Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays ay 2pm. Arcadia Theater presents the entertaining family musical “Annie.” In 1930, little Annie lives in a New York City orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Despite her circumstances, Annie never gives up on “Tomorrow” and is determined to find her long-lost parents. She and her friends embark on a series of great adventures and Annie wins the heart of billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Tickets on sale now at arcadia-alpharetta.org. 

Saturday, December 6

Elder Care Support Group
10am-12pm in Room 205. If you are caring for an elderly loved one, join us to share your story and receive helpful resources and support. Contact Martha Frutchey.

Saturday, December 6

Open Arms Bowling
4:30-7pm at Bowlero in Roswell. APC’s Open Arms Ministry hosts regular bowling events to provide fun and friendship for young adults who have special needs and an evening of respite for their families. $35 for the event. To sign up, contact Open Arms Director Lara Wagner Moore, 630-461-3321, by the Tuesday before the bowling event.

Sunday, December 7

Children’s Christmas Pageant
9:30am in the sanctuary. Children, dress up as your favorite nativity character (Mary, Joseph, shepherd, wise man, angel or barnyard animal) and join our annual Christmas Pageant which tells the story of Jesus’ birth in a slightly chaotic and endearing way. A rehearsal will be held on Sunday, November 30, 9;30am in the theater. Contact ">Katee Whitfield for details.

Sunday, December 7

Christmas Cookie Buffet
10:30am in Fellowship Hall. Bakers, bring a couple dozen of your favorite holiday cookies to share during our annual Christmas Cookie Buffet. It’s fun to see and sample the variety!

Sunday, December 7

EPIC/Open Arms Worship & Dinner
5:00pm in the sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. Our evening EPIC worship service will join with our Open Arms Ministry (for those with special needs and their families) to joyfully celebrate the beginning of the Advent season. A dinner will be held in Fellowship Hall after the service. All are welcome.

Sunday, December 7

Longest Night Service
5:00pm at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2400 Old Alabama Road. APC and Northminster are teaming up to offer this special service of hope for those with weary hearts during the holiday season.

Monday, December 8

APC Book Club Christmas Party & Book Swap
6:00pm at the Denney home in Milton (address in Realm). Readers, please bring an appetizer to share and a wrapped book (new or gently used) that is sure to induce stealing during our book swap game. Thanks to the Denneys for once again being our gracious hosts!

Tuesday, December 9

APC Dayschool Open House
10 and 11am tours. Come learn about our half-day programs for children ages 1-5. APC Dayschool has been a beloved part of the Alpharetta community for over 30 years. apcdayschool.com

Thursday, December 11

Young Adults Christmas Party
6-9pm. All 20 and 30-somethings are invited to enjoy a campfire, soup dinner, s’mores, hot chocolate and live music under the stars in APC’s campfire and outdoor classroom areas. 

Friday, December 12

All Stars Christmas Party
11:30am in Fellowship Hall.  All-Stars is APC’s 50+ fellowship group. All adults are invited to enjoy a ‘Cue BBQ catered lunch. Wear your Christmas sweaters and bring a wrapped Christmas ornament for our gift swap. $30/person and RSVP by December 2. Questions? Contact Jerome Conway.

Sunday, December 14

Christmas Music Service
11am in the sanctuary. APC’s chancel choir with a chamber orchestra will perform Hagenberg’s beautiful “Illuminare” during worship. (Please note that our 9:30am worship service will be held in the theater on Dec. 14).  

Sunday, December 14

Christmas Fellowship Reception
12pm in Fellowship Hall. Enjoy hearty lunch fare and good conversation with your church family and friends after the Christmas Music Service.

Sunday, December 14

Club 543
5-7pm. APC’s 3rd-5th graders will enjoy a holiday dinner and celebration. Contact Katee Whitfield.

Sunday, December 14

New Member Christmas Party
5-7pm at the Wagner home. Heather and Ollie Wagner and APC’s membership committee will host a holiday gathering for new church members who joined in 2025. 

December 17-18

APC Dayschool Christmas Programs
11:30am in the sanctuary. Dayschool students will sing holiday songs in the sanctuary and their guests will enjoy a reception in Fellowship Hall after the performance.

Sunday, December 21

EPIC Worship and Communion
5pm in the sanctuary. Our casual worship service will feature Holy Communion together. All are welcome to “come as you are” and enjoy evening worship together.

Wednesday, December 24

Christmas Eve Services
3:00pm  Children’s Service. Designed for younger children and their families. No nursery care.

5:00pm and 7:00pm  Candlelight Services. Beautiful music, scripture readings and the singing of “Silent Night” by candlelight. Nursery care provided. The 5pm service will be livestreamed.

11:00pm  Candlelight Communion.  Welcome Christmas at midnight during this intimate service featuring Holy Communion. No nursery care.