Churches in Athens, GA

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Athens is a Presbyterian Church in America congregation serving Normaltown and the wider city. Sunday worship includes prayer, liturgy, Bible preaching, traditional hymns with contemporary musical settings and weekly communion. Nursery care, Children's Church, youth ministry and Sunday school support families. Community Groups share meals, Scripture and prayer during the autumn-through-spring season, and men's and women's discipleship groups meet for study and encouragement. The church also supports local nonprofits, serves meals through Our Daily Bread and collects seasonal donations for community partners.

Oconee Fellowship worships in the Bertelsmann Building at Athens Academy. Ron Clegg is interim lead pastor and Jeff Wreyford is executive pastor. Sunday worship runs from 10:30 to 11:45 AM and includes Scripture, prayer, singing, preaching and communion. Sunday School follows the school calendar, with coffee and fellowship during breaks. Nursery care, children's classes and youth ministry serve families, while the Buddy Room offers a different setting for people with neurodivergences or special needs. Community groups meet in Oconee County during the school year. The congregation belongs to the Presbyterian Church in America and follows the Westminster Confession of Faith.

Redeemer Presbyterian Church is a PCA congregation in downtown Athens, with roots in a Bible study begun in 1996. Sunday school serves children, students and adults before worship, which includes Scripture, prayer, preaching and congregational singing. Nursery and preschool care support families, while school-age children are encouraged to worship with the congregation. Community groups, men's and women's studies, college and young-adult ministries and youth gatherings offer further ways to take part. The church also supports church planting and serves its neighbors through local partnerships.

Union Athens is a PCA congregation in Athens, Georgia, gathering for Sunday worship at 4:00 PM in the YWCO Gym at 562 Research Drive. Worship includes Bible reading and preaching, prayer, historic creeds and weekly communion. Acoustic music draws on traditional hymns, Black gospel and contemporary songs. The church welcomes children in worship and offers activities alongside the teaching, plus childcare and a playroom for younger children. Small groups, prayer and opportunities to serve are part of its cross-cultural ministry in Athens. Public worship began in January 2025, and Garrett Moore serves as pastor.