Our Mission
Inviting all people to a faithful way of life in Christ and in community.
What We Believe
When we say that our mission is to invite all people to a faithful way of life in Christ and in community, we believe all means all. Shallowford seeks to be a fully inclusive congregation: affirming of LGBTQIA persons, calling people of all genders to church leadership roles, taking a stand together against racism and systemic injustice, and working together for a world that better reflects the peace God envisions for us. We believe that God’s grace is for everyone, and we are called to lives of faithful gratitude.
Why We Worship
We worship because we have been created by a generous and loving God and given the gift of grace in Jesus Christ. Our worship is a joyful and faithful response to the love of God, and it offers us a regular reminder that the mystery and majesty of God are beyond our ability to describe or explain.
Our History
It started with a dirt road. In 1823, the DeKalb County Court ordered that a road be built connecting the courthouse in Decatur with the “shallow ford” of the Chattahoochee River. A little over a hundred years later, in 1937, J.R. Carmichael purchased farmland along the then dirt road. In 1958, the Atlanta Presbytery received a gift of four acres from the Carmichael family, and then purchased an additional acre with an eye to planting a new congregation on Shallowford Road.
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Shallowford Presbyterian Church is a member congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA), a Protestant and Reformed denomination. Visit the PC(USA) to learn more.
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Join the Church
Visitors and friends of the church are invited to become members of our family of faith. New Member classes provide the opportunity to learn more about Shallowford and what it means to be a Presbyterian.
Shallowford Session
The Session is the governing board of each individual Presbyterian church. Session includes a balance of individuals whose ages range widely, including a youth elder who serves a one-year term.