Faith Summit Works To "Forge Partnerships" With Schools, Religious Community

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The Fulton County School System on Thursday will host its fourth annual Faith Summit.

The summit, which Fulton County Schools said is designed to ”forge partnerships between schools and the faith community,” will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Roswell United Methodist Church.

Leaders of local houses of worship are invited to a morning of collaborative discussion with Superintendent Robert Avossa, school principals and other district leaders. Last year’s Faith Summit filled the event space at Stonecreek Church in Milton, and this year a higher number of participants are expected, the system said.

The free event will provide information and resources that encourage creation of partnerships that improve student achievement, increase community support of schools, and support the district’s Strategic Plan goals of increasing graduation and preparing students for college and work. Participants will learn practical ways to offer assistance and provide resources that benefit both schools and houses of worship.

“We look to our local houses of worship for ways to make a greater impact in the community,” Avossa said. “They have the ability to reach our students and their families in a different way and can provide resources that not only help students, but also strengthen our communities.”

In addition to continuing a critical conversation about how houses of worship can be supporters for schools, faith leaders will learn how their congregations can commit time or start service projects, such as creating food pantries, mentoring programs, or clothing drives for families in need.

Breakout sessions organized by Learning Community will help pair faith houses with the schools in their geographic area so they can start a dialogue specific to their needs.

Roswell United Methodist Church is at 814 Mimosa Boulevard. While the event starts at 10 a.m., check-in and networking will start at 9:30 a.m. Registration can be done online.

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