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.
Worship begins at 10:30 AM on Sundays. Dress is generally casual. Park behind the building using the Hiawassee Avenue entrance or along Boulevard, leaving spaces directly in front for people who need close access. The detailed children's program serves nursery ages four months through four years; ask about arrangements for younger infants. Pre-K and kindergarten children may leave for Children's Church before the sermon, with check-in and matching pickup tags. Communion is offered every Sunday, and visitors may choose whether to participate.
Kids ministry: Available
Dress: Casual
Worship style: Traditional and Contemporary
Parking: Use the lot behind the building, entered from Hiawassee Avenue, or street parking along Boulevard. Leave spaces immediately in front for people needing close access.
Worship starts at 10:30 AM and includes music, prayer, liturgy, Bible preaching and communion. Hymns use contemporary musical settings. Communion is offered weekly, and participation is voluntary. Sunday school and membership classes are also offered; confirm their current timetable.
Where should I park?
Use the lot behind the building, entered from Hiawassee Avenue, or park along Boulevard. Leave the spaces immediately in front of the building for those who need close access.
What should I wear?
Wear what is comfortable. Jeans and a casual shirt are common.
How does Sunday childcare work?
The detailed children's program lists nursery care for ages four months through four years. Ask about arrangements for younger infants. Children in Pre-K and kindergarten may attend Children's Church during the sermon. A parent or guardian escorts children for check-in and uses a matching pickup tag; tell volunteers about allergies or other needs.
How do Community Groups and their childcare work?
Groups meet around the city on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays from September through April, with a holiday break. They share a meal, Scripture and prayer. Community Group Kids meets on Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:00 PM for ages six months through fifth grade, primarily for participating families and others only if space permits. Childcare is limited; groups on other nights may have no childcare or arrange private sitters. Men's and women's discipleship groups and a six-week Foundations class offer other ways to connect.
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