UPCOMING EVENTS
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50+ Lunch Group
The January 50+ Group event will feature Dr. Ron Greer, Director of Pastoral Counseling at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. Lunch is provided by Master’s Table of Winder and is $9 at the door. Contact the church office (office@alpsroadpres.org) by Wednesday, January 21 at noon to make a reservation! Reservations are required for the meal.
iServe Mobile Food Pantry
iServe Mobile Food Pantry will be providing and serving food at Hilsman Middle School (870 Gaines School Rd., Athens). All ages are welcome, so bring the whole family!
Celebration Sunday & Chili Cook-off
Join us for our Celebration Sunday and Chili Cook-off! We’ll worship together in one service at 10:30am, followed by a chili lunch at 11:45am. No tickets are required for the meal. Donations accepted at the door help support Extra Special People.
The Mix 2026
For all 6th - 12th graders and their friends
Friday, February 20 - Sunday, February 22, 2026
The Mix is a highly anticipated weekend of worship, keynote with hundreds of other teenagers from the Athens area. ARPC students will stay in ARPC host homes with our leaders and participate as a group with the plenary sessions. This is an outreach - we'd love for every ARPC student (6th - 12th grade) to participate and bring friends! $85 online if registered before 1/31 or $80* with check to church. Cost increases to $95* after February 1 with check to church or $100 online. *$20 discount for SENIORS who register! (so $60 and $75)
Camp Lee Middle School Camp
CAMP LEE MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP
For current 5th- 7th graders
Monday, June 15 - Thursday, June 18, 2026
Anniston, Alabama
Cost: $250
Nestled in the scenic mountains of Anniston, Alabama, Camp Lee is a retreat center and summer camp where people of all ages come to encounter God, experience nature, and find peace. Camp Lee offers the hospitality, we offer the teachings and experiences! In addition to engaging teaching times, we’ll enjoy the natural rock slide (a.k.a. slock ride), zip lining into the lake, gaga ball, low ropes course and much more. Friends are always welcome!
Fun in the Son High School Conference
For high school students (current 8th - 12th graders)
Monday, June 22 - Saturday, June 27, 2026
Epworth By the Sea, Saint Simons, GA
For nearly 50 years, Fun in the Son has been providing students the opportunity to take one step (or leap) closer to Jesus Christ through keynotes, evening worship, back-home small groups and church-on-church competitions. Competitions between teams fielded by participating churches include ultimate frisbee, soccer, 3-on-3 basketball, sand castle building, and much more. Our students love this conference and we’d love 100% participation. Friends are always welcome.
*NOTE: $250 cost is based on a fundraising spaghetti dinner. We encourage all students to participate as a group and encourage people to come in support.
Wesley Woods Birthday Brunch
Please join us as we serve brunch to the residents of Wesley Woods who are celebrating a January birthday.
Wednesday Night Dinners & Activities
Join us on Wednesday nights for supper at 5:45pm and Christian Education classes for all ages at 6:30pm. Handbells rehearse at 5:00pm and Chancel Choir at 6:30pm. Adult Christian Education class courses and descriptions can be found here: www.alpsroadpres.org/adults.
Communion Sunday
Join us for worship at the Contemporary Service at 9am or the Traditional Service at 11am.
New Year's Celebration
Join us for a New Year’s celebration during the Sunday School hour.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Join us for worship and communion at our Christmas Eve Candlelight service.
Waffle House Food Truck
The Waffle House food truck will be here to serve the famous All Star Breakfast after each Christmas Eve service. Serving times are at 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Tickets must be pre-purchased by December 15 and are available for purchase at the Hanging of the Greens service on November 23, in the Gathering area on Sunday mornings through December 14, in the church office during business hours, or online here: Waffle House food tickets. Tickets are $17.50 per plate, $18 online. Please consider family members and guest who will attend Christmas Eve service with you.
Christmas Eve Pageant
Join us for our Christmas Eve Pageant, followed by live Nativity animals on the lawn.
Handbell Christmas Music
Our Handbell choir will play special Christmas music in the Gathering Area during the gathering time.
Ladies Ornament Exchange
Join us around the Christmas tree in the church gathering area for our annual Ladies Ornament Exchange. Please RSVP to the office.
Service of Lessons and Carols
Our Chancel Choir and the Athena Quartet present a Service of Lessons and Carols during the traditional service.
Special Christmas Music
Our Praise Team will provide special Christmas music during the contemporary service.
50+ Lunch Group
Our December 50+ Group event will feature Dr. Isaiah Feken, vocalist and Greg Hankins, pianist. Lunch is provided by Master’s Table of Winder and is $9 at the door. Contact the church office (office@alpsroadpres.org) by Wednesday, December 10 at noon to make a reservation! Reservations are required for the meal.
Children's Choir Sings
Children’s Choir will be singing Christmas songs in the Gathering Area during the gathering time.
Hanging of the Greens
Join us as we learn the meaning behind our Christmas decorations and decorate the church in preparation for Advent. Enjoy hot cider and cookies too!
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Dedication
We will dedicate our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes today!
Children's Choir Sings
Children’s Choir will be singing in the Gathering Space at 10:45am.
Stewardship Sunday - Cheerful Hearts, Open Hands
Covenant Partners will have an opportunity in both worship services today to fill out an Estimate of Giving card for the year 2026. Please prayerfully consider what God is calling you to do as your way to respond to the grace and blessings God has given you.
50+ Lunch Group
At the November 50+ Group event, we will be honoring our veterans. Our speaker will be Alps Road’s own Col. Dale Autry, US Air Force, retired. Musical entertainment will be provided by Daniel Shafer, vocalist, and Greg Hankins, pianist. Lunch is provided by Master’s Table of Winder and is $9 at the door. Contact the church office (office@alpsroadpres.org) by Wednesday, November 5 at noon to make a reservation! Reservations are required for the meal.
Third Grade Bible Presentations
Our third graders will receive Bibles from the church in both services today.
50+ Lunch Group
The October 50+ Group event will feature the UGA Hodgson Singers, directed by Dr. Daniel Bara. Lunch is provided by Master’s Table of Winder and is $9 at the door. Contact the church office (office@alpsroadpres.org) by Wednesday, October 22 at noon to make a reservation! Reservations are required for the meal.
Wesley Woods Birthday Brunch
Please join us as we serve brunch to the residents of Wesley Woods who are celebrating an October birthday.
Pastor Appreciation Sunday
To celebrate and honor our pastors, the Deacons are collecting cards for them from our congregation. Please bring your cards and place them in the basket on the Deacons’ Table.
Men's Retreat: Prioritizing First Things
Calling all men (including high school and college youth)
We will have a Men's Retreat focusing on “Prioritizing First Things.” Our guest speaker is Andrew Dickinson, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Douglasville. It will be a great time of food, fellowship, conversation, and inspiration. Mark your calendars. RSVP to the church office (office@alproadpres.org).
50+ Group Trip
Join us for a day trip to Dahlonega to eat at the Smith House Restaurant on October 7, followed by shopping in the downtown area. If you would like to ride the church bus, it is first come, first served. RSVP to the church office (office@alpsroadpres.org) to reserve a bus spot and also so that we can give a final head count to the Smith House for the reservation.
Community Night
Free Community Night event featuring:
Line Dancing with DJ
Corn Hole
Food Truck available for dinner purchase
iServe Mobile Food Pantry
iServe Mobile Food Pantry will be providing and serving food at Hilsman Middle School (870 Gaines School Rd., Athens). All ages are welcome, so bring the whole family!
50+ Lunch Group
The September 50+ event will feature Dr. Benjamin McCurdy of Athens Spine Center. Musical entertainment will be provided by Daniel Shafer, vocalist, and Greg Hankins, pianist. Lunch is provided by Master’s Table of Winder and is $9 at the door. Contact the church office (office@alpsroadpres.org) by Wednesday, September 24 at noon to make a reservation! Reservations are required for the meal.
Operation Christmas Child Guest Speaker
Larry Hanby, Area Coordinator for Oconee, Athens-Clarke, Oglethorpe, and Barrow counties, and his wife, who is the Logistics Coordinator for the team, will be with us to talk further about Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Please plan to join us to hear about what happens to a shoebox once it’s dropped off and hear “full circle” stories from those who have received boxes!