4105 Briarcliff Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
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Upcoming Events

Golf Tournament for Murphy-Harpst
Saturday, May 19

The third annual golf tournament benefiting Murphy-Harpst Children's Center is scheduled for May 19th at the Stonebridge Golf Club in Rome, GA. Murphy-Harpst is one of Briarcliff's five focus missions in 2012. Individual registration of $125 includes green fees, carts, range balls, breakfast and lunch. For additional information please contact Joe Farnell, 404-294-0061 or Mike Derrick, 770-330-9684.

BUMS Lunch
Thursday, May 24, 11:45 am

Join the Briarcliff United Methodist Seniors, also knows as the B.U.M.S., as they enjoy lunch & entertainment at 11:45 am, Thursday, May 24th in Fellowship Hall. Dr. Stewart Gulley is the Guest Speaker. Dr. Gulley is the current president of Woodward Academy, a former president of LaGrange College, and a former associate pastor at Briarcliff United Methodist Church.

A native of Nashville, Tenn., President Gulley graduated from Vanderbilt University with the B.A. in Modern European History, cum laude, in 1983. Following his time at Vanderbilt, he attended Emory University's Candler School of Theology, from which he earned the Master of Divinity degree, magna cum laude, in 1986. He completed his Doctorate of Philosophy degree at Georgia State University in 1999, which he began while working full-time at Emory University. He is the author of a book, "The Academic President as Moral Leader: James T. Laney at Emory University, 1977-1993," published by Mercer University Press in 2001.

Pathways Through Loss Retreat
June 8-10

The Hinton Rural Life Center is offering a retreat June 8-10 called Pathways Through Loss. Loss is both a universal and a deeply personal experience. The Pathways Through Loss retreat will be an exploration of the nature of loss, how we face it or avoid it, and some of the ways that we walk (or run) through it. It is open to anyone who is interested in thinking more deeply about loss (which we understand to be more than the experience of death) and how loss affects our lives and the lives of many around us. For questions contact Amy Spivey at amy@hintoncenter.org. Link for registration follows: http://www.hintoncenter.org/Pathways_Through_Loss_Flyer.pdf

VBS 2012: Operation Overboard
June 18-22, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dare to go deep with God! Dive in and discover God's underwater universe! Swim with humpback whales and seahorses, scuba through a vibrant coral reef, and take a personal submarine to the ocean floor, where eels and octopi play. As they journey miles below the water's surface, kids plunge into Bible stories of people with deep faith and learn to trust a God whose love is bigger than the sea.

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Click hre to sign up as a volunteer.

Other Upcoming Events

May 19 - Disciple I Retreat
May 20 - Finance Committee Meeting
May 21 - UMW District Presidents Brunch
May 26 - C2A Food Co-op
June 2 - Boy Scout Car Wash
June 6 - Ice Cream Social
June 9 - C2A Food Co-op
June 10 - Covered Dish Lunch
June 10 - Church Council Meeting
June 13 - North GA Annual Conference
June 18 - VBS Begins
June 23 - C2A Food Co-op

Briarcliff News

Explore Alpha

Alpha is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten weeks with thought provoking weekly sessions with a day or weekend away. Each session offers participants the opportunity to enjoy good food, laughter and learning. No question about life or God is seen as too simple or too hostile. Explore questions such as, Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going? Is there really an afterlife? Alpha is for everyone, people from all backgrounds, religions and viewpoints. Many who come may never have been to church; others may attend church but feel they really don't have an understanding the basics of faith.

Briarcliff will host Alpha beginning June 27th. The gathering will be held in Old Fellowship Hall from 6:30-8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Invite your friends and neighbors and those you meet in the community. We all have questions. Don't you want answers?

Briarcliff to Host St. Paul's Youth Choir

Members of the Saint Paul's United Methodist Church, Tallahassee, FL youth choir will visit Atlanta and stay at Briarcliff United Methodist church. Church members are invited to an Ice Cream Social on Wednesday evening, June 6th, to welcome them. They will be housed on the 3rd floor of the education building through Sunday, June 10th. We welcome their singing at the Sunday worship service on June 10th and will happily include them in the covered dish lunch following the service.

Creative Drama Summer Camp for Ages 6-10

Doris Seiden, Director of Family Keyboard Classes, Inc. is offering 3 weeks of all day drama camp for the active and imaginative child who loves the land of "make-believe". Explore many aspects of acting and theater including improvisation, theater games, lots of performance opportunities, mythology, fairy tales, puppetry, story telling, characters and costumes. Make friends, build confidence, presentation skills and have good kid fun. Limited registration for each session. For details and to register visit www.dramachildren.com or contact Ms. Seiden at (678)557-1456.

Summer Supper Groups

Get to know Briarcliff folks, new & old, during June, July & August. Supper groups will meet several times throughout the summer for food and fellowship. The groups will be arranged by interests. So, whether you like to cook or go out to eat you will be able to sign up for a group that works for you.Pick the one that's right for you & enjoy a meal with new & old. These groups are not limited to members of Briarcliff. In fact, you are encouraged to invite your friends and neighbors to participate as well.

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Flower Calendar

Flowers are a lovely way to remember a loved one or to honor a family member or special friend while gracing the sanctuary on Sunday morning. The 2012 flower calendar is available in the Education Building, outside the church office. Reserve your date by writing your name on the calendar, we'll do the rest.

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