Tony Sundermeier to lead First Presbyterian Church: The Rev. Tony Sundermeier has been named senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.
Sundermeier is the church’s first new pastor in more than 25 years. He officially begins his tenure at First Presbyterian on Aug. 18 and will preach his inaugural sermon at 10:45 a.m. Aug. 24 at 1328 Peachtree St. Sundermeier has served as senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, Pa., since 2009. Prior to that, he served in the same role at Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester, Pa.
He holds a degree in theology and philosophy from Eastern University; a master of divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary; and a doctorate of ministry from Biblical Theological Seminary.
More than 180 candidates were considered during the yearlong national search, according to a press release.
The 2,000-member church was founded in 1848. www.firstpresatl.org.
"Taste of" Foundations of Jewish Family Living Class: Want to learn more about sharing Jewish values with your children? The Foundations for Jewish Living Course for Parents can help you develop the language and confidence to have those discussions. The course will be held 10-11 a.m. Aug. 17 at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. RSVP is required, but the event is free. An hour of KidZone Childcare is provided at no cost. For information, call Heather Kufert at 678-812-4153, Heather.Kufert@atlantajcc.org. www.atlantajcc.org.
Rodrigo Rodriguez in concert in Newnan: Classical guitarist Rodrigo Rodriguez will perform at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at First Baptist Church Newnan, 15 W. Washington St. The concert is free. Rodriguez, a native of Ecuador, started playing guitar at the age of 9, recording his first project at 12. Rodriguez has recorded 16 albums, one recorded with the City of Prague Philharmonic. www.fbcnewnan.org.
It's all about the jazz: Enjoy a night of jazz at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22. Featured artists include Sheila Cunningham, Lydia Pace, Robert Bryant and Clark King. The event is being held in collaboration with the National Black Arts Festival and is sponsored by the November Birthmonth Club. The free event will be held at the Horizon Sanctuary, 400 Auburn Ave., Atlanta. www.historicebenezer.org.
MJCCA partners with Winship Cancer Institute: The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta and the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University will host a series of free discussion programs on key health issues and cancer prevention. The programs will take place 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. The first event will be held Sept. 17 on prostate cancer prevention and treatment. The speaker is Dr. Omer Kucuk, chief of genitourinary medical oncology. For more information, call Jodi Miller at 678-812-3899 or visit www.atlantajcc.org.
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