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.

Through November 22

“From Eden to Everlasting” Preaching Series
In celebration of APC’s 40th Anniversary this fall, APC’s pastors are offering a special 8-week preaching series continuing through November 22. “From Eden to Everlasting” will focus on the eight petals of the beautiful rose window in our sanctuary. 

1st Saturday monthly

Elder Care Support Group
10am-12pm in Room 205. Are you caring for an elderly loved one? Join our group for resources, support and to share your story with people who understand. Contact Martha Frutchey.

Tuesdays, October 13 & 27

Hearts & Hands Knitting
11am in the lower church lobby or Fellowship Hall. Enjoy chatting with others while knitting or crocheting baby blankets, prayer shawls and other items to share as gifts from the church. Newbies welcome–come learn!  Contact Mary Rogovin.

Tuesday, October 13

Culinary Crew
6-8pm in APC’s kitchen. Come help prepare and freeze homemade meals to share with those who could use a little help getting a meal on the table. 

Saturday, October 17

Open Arms Bowling
4:30-7pm at Bowlero in Roswell. APC’s Open Arms Ministry hosts monthly bowling fun for friends with special needs. To sign up or volunteer, contact Lara Moore, “Ms. Shoes.” 

Saturday, October 18

Children’s Sunday
9:30am. APC’s children (preschool through 5th grade) will lead the early worship service, serving as ushers and liturgists and sharing a special story of God’s love. The Children’s Choir will also sing. All children are invited to participate! Contact Katee Whitfield.

Saturday, October 18

Sunday Safety Team Lunch + Information
12-1pm in Fellowship Hall. Join our Sunday Safety Team! We need volunteers to be trained on how to handle various emergency situations (i.e. a lost child, a medical crisis, severe weather) on Sunday mornings. Come learn more during a lunch and brief Safety Update from our team.

Saturday, October 24

Property Work Day
8am-12pm.  Your help would be greatly appreciated as we work on indoor and outdoor projects to help spruce up our beautiful buildings and grounds for the busy fall and winter seasons.

Sunday, October 25

“The Village” Parent Gathering
9:30am hour. Parents, this is for you! Drop your kids off in the nursery or Sunday School, then join us nearby for refreshments and time to chat. Occupational Therapist and Clinical Director of Premier Children’s Therapy Leah Planchard will join us to lend some expertise. 

Sunday, October 25

Trunk or Treat
4-6pm in APC’s parking lot. Kids, wear your costumes and go trunk-to-trunk for treats and surprises during this popular family event. There will be a bouncy house, cotton candy, games and a coffee truck. Church members and Dayschool families are encouraged to join the fun and decorate your trunks. We also would greatly appreciate bags of donated candy and the loan of lawn games. Use this link to let us know if you’ll decorate a trunk, donate candy or loan a lawn game. Thanks!

Tuesday, October 27

Life Goes On
12pm in Fellowship Hall. Bring a sack lunch and join other women who have been widowed for conversation, laughter, support and prayer with Rev. Dana AbuGhazaleh.

Sunday, November 1

All Saints Day
On November 1, we will remember those who died during the previous year. Their names will be called out and a bell rung during worship. We have commemorative crosses for family members. In addition, we invite members of the congregation to add the names of those they wish to remember on a piece of fabric which will be lovingly added to our All Saints Day Banner—a beautiful symbol of the many lives and stories that are woven into our church family. A table will be in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, October 25 and Sunday, November 1. Please stop by and add the name of someone special.

Sunday, November 1

APC’s 40th Anniversary Homecoming BBQ Dinner
5-6:30pm in Fellowship Hall. Come home to APC and celebrate 40 years of faith and community—honoring the past and shaping the future. We will gather for a delicious ‘Cue BBQ dinner, music, memories and inspiration. There is no charge for the dinner, but we do need volunteers to provide desserts—we’re asking for banana puddings and apple cobblers.  Please RSVP to let us know how many will be in your party and whether you are willing to bring banana pudding or apple cobbler, and if you are available to help set up or clean up.

Monday, November 2

APC Book Club
6:00pm in Room 205. All readers are welcome to join our discussion of “Lloyd McNeil’s Last Ride” by Shona Maclean. 

Tuesday, November 3

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
8-9am in Fellowship Hall. All men of the church are invited to enjoy a full breakfast ($15), fellowship and a brief lesson with Pastor Ollie.

Saturday, November 7

“An Evening Under the Stars” to benefit HAI
5pm at Mary and Phil Busman’s beautiful Cherith Farm, 15630 Thomson Road in Milton.  Enjoy a catered dinner, live acoustic music, bonfires, a silent auction and firsthand accounts of the important work being done by Habitat Aid Initiative in Kenya, Africa. HAI is one of APC’s mission partners and it was founded by church member Walter Dean who lived and worked in a rural Kenyan community in the 1980’s and founded HAI as a way to help develop the community through clean water, health care, educational and farming initiatives. Several APC members traveled with HAI to Africa and came home changed. Come hear the story and invite friends. This event is open to all. A $100 donation to HAI per guest is kindly requested. You may make the donation through HAI’s website using this link.

Saturday, November 7

NAPA Rotary’s “Royal Ball”
Held in APC’s Fellowship Hall. Doors/red carpet at 5:30pm; Ball from 6-10pm. This “Ball for All” is an evening of sensory-friendly international celebration built for students ages 12 and up with special needs, alongside their parents and caregivers. Guests can expect a red carpet arrival, live DJ, karaoke, dancing a photo booth, food and refreshments. Learn more at naparoyalball.org. 

Wednesday, November 11

All-Stars Potluck Lunch & Fraud/Scam Prevention Presentation
11:30am in Fellowship Hall.  Bring a side dish, bread or dessert to share. All-Stars will provide the main protein, tea and lemonade. A presentation by Master Police Officer Hal Shoffeitt of the Alpharetta Police Department will address types of scam/fraud in our area and tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. Contact ">Jerome Conway.