Athens - Clarke County GA (Georgia) | Religion - Spirituality

InterFaith Cultural Organization Of Athens
A non-profit, multi-cultural, faith based organization dedicated to finding & celebrating the common ties that bind us and to fostering understanding, tolerance, respect, and love towards our fellow human beings by sharing cultures and spiritual traditions of the world's sacred religions.

Athens Christian Women's Connection
"A non-denominational ministry with a heart for women to know God and grow in relationship to Him."

North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church
Serving Methodist churches in the Athens-Elberton District.

Northeast Georgia Presbytery
A Presbytery headquartered in Athens consisting of 58 churches located in northeastern Georgia.

Sarepta Baptist Association
An association of over 70 churches and missions located in Clarke, Jackson, Madison, and Oglethorpe counties in Northeast Georgia.

University of Georgia Registered Student Groups
Over 30 student organizations representing a variety of religions & faiths.

faith-based human services

Action Ministries - Athens
A faith-based organization assisting the hungry, homeless, and working poor in Athens Clarke-County through various programs and services such as food assistance, nursing care, GED classes and computer skills training, veterans assistance, and distribution of health and hygiene items.

The Ark
The Ark United Ministry Outreach Center serves as an extension of the religious communities of the Athens-Clarke County area by responding to neighbors who need material and personal support. Provides financial assistance to individuals and families in crisis for basic needs such as rent, utilities and prescription medicine.

Athens Area Habitat for Humanity
An ecumenical Christian-based housing ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard housing in Clarke, Oconee, and Oglethorpe counties.

Athens Pregnancy Center
A Christian non-profit organization that provides faith-based support & counseling to anyone facing the challenge of unintended pregnancy.

The Healing Place of Athens
The mission of the Healing Place is to help homeless men who are addicted to drugs and alcohol to achieve productive, independent, and sober lives. Provides an overnight shelter, a Christian-based residential recovery program, transitional housing and services, and an aftercare program.

Interfaith Hospitality Network
A coalition of more than 15 area congregations that have partnered together to combat homelessness in Northeast Georgia by helping homeless families with children to achieve sustainable independence.

Mercy Health Center
A volunteer-based non-profit Christian health center providing care for the uninsured in and around Athens with services including medical, pharmacy, and dental care.

MICAH's Mission
MICAH's (Ministry to Improve Childhood & Adolescent Health) Mission is a Christian ministry that provides services to families and communities to reduce their environmental threats with an emphasis on improving childhood and adolescent health.

Oasis Católico Santa Rafaela
A Catholic outreach and ministry dedicated to helping the Hispanic community of Athens by providing a range of services including transportation, food, clothing, health screenings, tutoring, interpretive services, worship opportunities, and more.

Oasis Tutors
Sponsors an after-school program for students in grades PreK-3 for children of the Pinewood Estates North community only. Tutors help children with their homework and also reinforce necessary academic skills.

PALS
Partnering Ambassadors for Life and Service is a non-profit Christian service organization that develops and conducts educational and job skills classes to equip adult women to gain stable employment.

Salvation Army of Athens Georgia
An evangelical Christian organization providing social services such as emergency shelter, drug/alcohol abuse rehabilitation, rent assistance, clothing and food assistance, and disaster relief services.

Samaritan Counseling Center
An interfaith counseling service of licensed professionals who provide confidential, compassionate services to individuals, families, and community groups with respect for personal beliefs and values.

Sparrow's Nest Mission
A non-profit Christian ministry that serves the at-risk population of the inner-city Athens community. Provides after-school programs, tutoring and mentoring, job counseling and placement, drug and alcohol counseling, emergency financial assistance, and more.

schools

Athens Christian School

Donovan Catholic High School

Saint Joseph Catholic School

radio stations

WMSL 88.9 FM
A Christian music station serving Athens-Clarke and surrounding counties.

history

Cooperation Marked Early Days of Churches in Clarke County

Dramatic Growth Marked Clarke Church Community

Baptists and Methodists Dominated Clarke's Church Denominational Makeup

Athens' Religious Community Adapted for Changing Needs