Two Metro Atlanta Church Choirs Will Join Voices For Two Free Afternoons of Inspirational Music

The choirs of Covenant Presbyterian Church and North Decatur Presbyterian Church will join voices to present Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. at North Decatur Presbyterian (611 Medlock Rd., Decatur, Ga. 30033) and on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian (2461 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30305). Clint Miller, director of music and organist at North Decatur Presbyterian, will play the organ for the performances and Jeffrey McIntyre, director of music and organist for Covenant Presbyterian, will conduct. The concerts are free and open to the public. An offering will be taken at each concert, with proceeds to benefit Decatur Cooperative Ministry and Buckhead Christian Ministries. www.ndpc.org, www.covpresatlanta.org

“Our two choirs are well matched in terms of numbers and skill,” said McIntyre. “Combined, we will have about 50 voices singing this beautiful piece of music. Forrest, a U.S. composer and pianist, wrote Requiem for the Living in 2013 as a 40-minute, five-movement work. Traditionally, a requiem is a prayer for rest and peace for the deceased. This requiem, however, is as much a prayer for the living as it is for the dead, combining both liturgical and non-liturgical texts, and ending with a prayer for light, peace and rest.”

About Covenant Presbyterian Church

For nearly a century, Covenant Presbyterian Church has served the city of Atlanta through its mission of “Equipping the people of God to serve Christ in the world”. This year, the church is celebrating its 90th Anniversary in its current location at 2461 Peachtree Road in Buckhead, where it holds Sunday morning and evening worship services. The church is led by Interim Pastor Rev. Dr. Richard Hill and Rev. Dr. Jill Ulrici, associate pastor. Covenant is home to a welcoming congregation that seeks, serves and celebrates together. The church boasts a lively youth group, hands-on mission work, a women’s spirituality ministry and a strong music program, as well as offering public lectures, social events, educational opportunities and more. Covenant supports numerous organizations including Buckhead Christian Ministry, the Central Night Shelter, ChildSpring International, Habitat for Humanity, The Open Door Community, Earth Covenant Ministry and Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta. Covenant also takes a leadership role in the LaGonave Haiti Partners, a more than 20-year partnership with the Episcopal Church of Haiti. Ongoing Haiti projects include a community health center, as well as programs for education, agriculture, adult literacy and children’s nutrition. www.covpresatlanta.org

About North Decatur Presbyterian Church

The essence of North Decatur Presbyterian Church can be found on the church’s front sign: “We Welcome All”. For over six decades, North Decatur Presbyterian has been at the forefront of social action, outreach and community service throughout metro Atlanta and beyond, with members taking active roles in social causes such as the civil rights movement, the antiwar and anti-nuclear movement, environmental awareness and equality for the LGBTQ community. In addition to extensive outreach, church members build community through retreats, potluck dinners, book clubs, programs for seniors and youth, a joyful music program and dynamic Christian education offerings. The church is co-pastored by David Lewicki and Beth Waltemath. www.ndpc.org