Metro Atlanta Progressive Christians

Welcome to the Gwinnett County Craftivists - a StoryGroup with the Collective!

You’re invited to a monthly craftivist gathering – two hours to make things, build community, and imagine how we show up for our neighbors. Each month we’ll work on a simple creative project connected to care, mutual aid, and justice, with plenty of space to talk, reflect, and be human together. No crafting expertise required. Just curiosity, kindness, and a willingness to be in beloved community.

Here is our spring schedule:

• January 25 – Vision & Values
  Focus: Who are we becoming together?
  Project: Service-centered vision boards exploring values, gifts, and community needs.
• February 22 – Words That Hold People
  Focus: Caring for individuals.
  Project: Handmade affirmation cards with local resource information for youth, LGBTQ+ folks, and mutual aid recipients.
• March 22 – Dignity in Action
  Focus: Meeting material needs.
  Project: Outreach kits (hygiene, snacks, seasonal items) with decorated bags, notes, and stitched or tagged messages.
• April 26 – Collective Voice
  Focus: Speaking together.
  Project: Individual quilt squares combined into a shared banner or quilt for Pride, mutual aid events, or public witness.
• May 24 (or May 31) – Visible Care*
  Focus: Showing up publicly.
  Project: Wearable messages (totes, patches, buttons) with affirming, justice-centered language.
  Note: May move to May 31 due to the holiday weekend.
• June 28 – Rest, Repair & Reflection
  Focus: Sustaining the work.
  Project: Personal journals and painted rocks with words or symbols of belonging, hope, and steadiness.

Welcome to Trail Church - an alternative spiritual experience with the Collective!

Trail Church is a monthly outdoor gathering of The Collective, created for anyone seeking spiritual grounding, connection and renewal in nature. Each month we meet at a local trail for a gentle walk and the simple practice of noting, which means observing what is happening within and around us with curiosity and without judgment. These gatherings are open to all ages and all bodies. We move at a conversational pace, make space for quiet awareness and shared presence, and honor the sacred that can be found in creation and in community. No prior hiking experience is needed. Bring water, comfortable shoes, and an openness to the experience.
January 25:
Leita Thompson Memorial Park, 1200 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075. City of Roswell near (East) Cobb County. Estimated 2 miles. Rated moderate difficulty. Elevation gain 190 ft. Estimated one hour to complete. Time: meet at 4pm. Start walk 4:15pm.

This event is sponsored by the Collective ATL. To learn more, check out CollectiveATL.org