4105 Briarcliff Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 321-3854

Get Involved

Click the links below for more information or to register online for any of the following:

Click here to view a printable version of this information >>

Upcoming Events

Honoring Babies
Sunday, September 12

The United Methodist Women would like to know if you have a new baby born into your family since September 1, of 2009. We will be honoring these babies on September 12, 2010.

Please call Marty Helms at 404-810-1644 or e-mail her at mjohelms@comcast.net with the following information: Childs full name, date of birth, parents name or if other than parent, please give your name and relationship to the baby and your full address so we may mail you a letter. Deadline is August 29th.

Men's Fellowship
Tuesday, September 14, 5:30 pm

You are invited to a gathering of men on Sept 14th for food & fellowship. Meet at “the tree” (the tree with the new bench) at 5:30 pm to prepare the tables, grill the burgers at 6:00 and eat at 6:30. This is a great opportunity to get together & enjoy one another’s company. Please join us. In case of rain we will meet in Fellowship Hall.

NETworks Fish Fry
Saturday, September 18, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

The NETworks community ministry is sponsoring a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept 18th from 11 am to 7 pm. NETWorks is a cooperative Christian ministry that assists persons in need in the Northlake-Embry Hills-Tucker area. Briarcliff is a participant in this ministry along with other neighborhood churches, local businesses and individuals committed to assist in meeting urgent needs related especially to housing and utilities. Utilizing community and partner church resources, we are working to create a "safety net that works." This safety net includes material assistance, advocacy, spiritual assistance, and referral to other appropriate agencies and services, including the N.E.T. Food Pantry. Please join the community for a wonderful meal and an opportunity to support this very valuable ministry.

Re:form - Briarcliff Youth Confirmation
Sundays beginning September 26

Re-Form is a confirmation program that allows youth to encounter the Christian faith through activities that encourage interaction with one another and explore faith in creative ways. Re-Form helps youth answer questions like, "who wrote the Bible?" and "can someone lose their salvation?" Students are engaged with materials that are fun & relevant to their interests. There a brief video segments and a fun "anti-work book." The class will begin on Sept. 26th and meet during the regular Sunday school hour, 9:30 – 10:30 am, each week. Materials cost for the program is $20. Click here for more information >>

Explorations in Antiquity
Saturday, October 2

Join the United Methodist Women on Saturday, October 2nd, for a trip to the Antiquity Center in LaGrange, Georgia. The center is an interactive living museum of life in ancient times. Its purpose is to transport visitors across the sea and through the ages to earlier times and places of the Judeo-Christian heritage in the Middle East. Please call Emily Mitchell at 404-636-1887 or Joan Talbert at 678-442-0225 for additional information and transportation arrangements.

Mission Trip to Honduras
October 16-23

We want you to know about a mission trip opportunity the week of October 16 – 23, 2010, designed for first timers / inquirers who may be curious about taking a mission trip with Honduras Outreach as well as for veteran travelers.

The team is being led by Keith Willing, who has traveled many times with his church in the Atlanta area. He is building a team of newcomers and veterans alike and all comers are welcome. He wants to use this trip as an opportunity to introduce Rancho el Paraiso to “inquirers” and to enable veterans who didn’t have the chance to travel in 2010 to get to the Valley this year.

The trip will be HOI’s traditional itinerary, arriving and departing on Saturdays, village work (construction, Children’s Bible School) Monday through Thursday, relaxing and reflecting on the porch in the evening.

If you or anyone in your church or circle of acquaintances is interested, please contact Emily Grossman at 404-327-5770 and she will put you and Keith in touch. In-country fee is $720 for the week; airfare is on your own.

Other Upcoming Events

September 6 - Labor Day, Church Office Closed
September 8 - Alpha
September 11 - C2A Food Co-op
September 12 - Daniel Study
September 13 - Prayer Shawl Team
September 19 - United Methodist Chilren's Home Offering
September 21 - Devo's
September 23 - BUMS Lunch
September 25 - C2A Food Co-op
October 3 - Boy Scouts Spaghetti & Cobbler Lunch
October 5 - UMW General Meeting
October 9 - C2A Food Co-op
October 10 - Children's Sabbath
October 17 - Trustee's Meeting

Briarcliff News

Making Connections at Briarcliff

Follow the link below to view or download the 2011 Making Connections at Briarcliff form. Please note that it is intended for 8.5 x 14 (legal size) paper before printing it. Please complete the form and return it to the church office or place it in the Sunday offering plate.

Download the form here >>

September Mission Focus: United Methodist Children's Home

The Work Day Offering for the Children’s Home is taken once each year by the churches of the North Georgia Conference to provide a significant portion of the operating income of the Children’s Home. This year the offering will be taken on Sept. 19th. The children’s home exists to provide redemptive healing services that bring meaningful change to the lives of children and families, ground by scripture and the tradition of the church. It is a valuable ministry that works right here in our local community. Please give as you are able.

New Devo's Study: Bad Girls of the Bible

The women’s devotional group, affectionately known as Devo’s, will begin a new study this month. The group will discuss Liz Curtis Higgs’ book, Bad Girls of the Bible. Devo’s is a small group open to all women in the church. The group meets in the homes of the participants. If you are interested or would like additional information please contact Leslie Parham at 770-921-3288.

Plan to Meet at Briarcliff?

Are you planning a committee meeting at Briarcliff or some other event that requires use of Briarcliff facilities? If so, please check with the church administrator to schedule a space for the event. Briarcliff has become a very busy place & rooms are scheduled through the church office to insure the building is used in the most efficient manner. Consideration is given to air conditioning & heating when rooms are assigned. The calendar with room assignments is posted outside the church office.

C2A Clothing Closet

A long awaited addition to the C2A ministry will become a reality very shortly. Space has been secured to house a clothing closet and thrift store on Buford Highway close to Clairmont Road in Atlanta. The store will take donations of used clothing in good condition as well as furniture & electronic items. Briarcliff members can submit items to the church over the next 30 days and store them in room 5 on the lower level of the education building. Following that, all donations can be brought directly to the store. Additional details will be forthcoming. Stay tuned for updates. Volunteers to assist with this ministry are asked to contact Jeremy Turner at 404-406-4088.

Coming This Fall

Briarcliff is celebrating its 50th anniversary this coming November. We are working up a new church directory that will include a look back as well as our hope for the future. Watch for information in the coming weeks for opportunities to “be in pictures” as we prepare this new directory.

Join Us This Sunday
at 11:00 am