How can we be contacted? Mardee Rightmyer, Director 404/898-0711 ext. 131
When is the Connection Open? Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. -2:00p.m. You may also leave a phone message, fax (404-898-0679) or e-mail at anytime.
Where are we located? Presbytery of Greater Atlanta Office 1024 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30306
Who Can Use the Resource Connection?
Children, Youth and Adults who are members of the churches in Cherokee Presbytery, Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, Southeast Conference of the UCC and the Southeastern Synod of ELCA
Pastors
Christian Educators
Youth Leaders
Sunday School Teachers
Officers
Committee Members
How do I use the center?
Register on the user file by phone, in person or by e-mail by giving us your church's name, your name, address, phone number and e-mail address.
Come in and browse or browse the catalog on line.
Make advance reservations for resources or equipment to assure availability
Resources may be picked up at The Connection during business hours or will be mailed to you outside the Atlanta area. You are responsible for return postage or shipping.
Audio visual equipment must be picked up and returned in person. It is available just one day ahead of the event and must be returned the day after the event.
How long may I keep the resources? Printed materials may be borrowed for three weeks. Videos are limited to two weeks or in the case of a video series on one tape, the length of the series. You can renew the resource if there is not a conflicting reservation.
New Resources In this area, watch out for updates of reviews of new resources that come into the center.
Children's Area One of the nicest areas of the Resource Connection is the children's area. Books, puzzles, games, videos and computer software await the children who may visit with their parents. There is a special video viewing space and a designated computer just for them. Children of all ages are invited and encouraged to visit!
Why penguins?
Because…
they live in circular colonies- showing no hierarchy of power
they protect their young by putting them in the middle of the circle - showing care of children
they stand shoulder to shoulder in times of storm -showing care of one another
they mate for life - showing fidelity
both parents incubate the egg and then care for the young - showing mutual parenting
and because…
they don't like the "heat"; if it gets too hot, they will ruffle their feathers A LOT
they like to show off; they will walk around with their beaks in the air to impress others..then they fall down A LOT
they will push the first in line into the water to test for seals, their greatest predatory foe…and will sacrifice each other A LOT
Doesn't that sound like the church to you?