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Ever wonder what happens to all those seeds we pack in the winter at Peachtree? A film crew traveled with our Senior Pastor, Dr. Richard Kannwischer, and our mission team, to the other side of the planet to see how these seeds are restoring hope in Malawi.

Your missions gifts are helping provide medical care to workers and children living in desperate conditions in India. Hear from two Peachtree elders, Bill Tucker and Loretta Zimmermann, who visited a brickyard where a mobile medical unit is restoring health.

A young boy's dream is fulfilled when he has access to an education. An education sponsorship provided by Peachtree made high school and college a reality for Bonaventure. Now, he is inspiring others in his village to achieve what he has done.

Hear and see Loretta Zimmermann's experience from her recent trip to India where she witnessed the restoration of hope and dignity to children rescued from the human trafficking industry. Peachtree is 'Joining Christ daily in the restoration of all things'.

Peachtree's mission is: Joining Christ daily in the restoration of all things. For the O'Neal family, 'Joining Christ daily' is more than a mission statement. It is a way of life and they are seeking to restore hope for some of our state's most vulnerable.

Peachtree is collecting a special offering to benefit our local community by preventing hunger for at-risk families in our area.
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Every summer for the past 76 years, students at Peachtree attend a week of spiritual retreat at Camp Rutledge. With no smart phones, iPads, or television, the distractions and noise of the world give way to a focus on community and hearing the voice of God.

Beautiful music and inspiring stories of love and service will bring joy and hope to your holiday season.

Bill Tucker, an Elder at Peachtree Presbyterian, recently witnessed life-changing restoration during a trip to India. Your financial faithfulness makes Peachtree's efforts to rescue and restore children from human trafficking possible and effective.

Peachtree is committed to encouraging and equipping men to become a positive impact for Jesus at home, at work, and in the community. Join us and find fellowship with men who are becoming more Christ-like each week.

The Nest is designed to nurture children physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The children learn about God’s love for them through their interactions with caregivers, Bible stories, songs, and age-appropriate fun activities designed just for little ones.

GENEROSITY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 God’s faithfulness is evident throughout the history of Peachtree — the church was founded in honor of the death of a child; during the depression, the church was sold on the court house steps, then repurchased; thousands of lives have been impacted in Atlanta and around the world; seven gifted Senior Pastors have guided our congregation for over 100 years; and the list goes on. And along the way, God has been faithful to you and your family as well. Let’s celebra

Listen to the story of Nancy and Alan Moodie as they reflect on God’s faithfulness in the adoption process of their son, William. As they share their story of faithfulness, think of the times in your life where God has made his faithfulness evident, either in the moment or further down the road.

Listen to Sean Savage’s exhilarating performance of Hear Me, Redeemer by Henry Mollicone (Woodland Hills Music Press) on Sunday, August 21.

At Peachtree we believe every ministry in our church should flourish in the rich soil of prayer. And since a praying church is made up of praying people, we want to encourage and equip you in your own life of prayer. One great way to pray is through our specifically-equipped prayer room.

At Peachtree 2016 we kept our eye on the prize of faith in Jesus! With 900 kids and hundreds of student and adult leaders and volunteers, we learned stories of Noah, Abraham, and Moses, and how Jesus ran for us, struggling and enduring, until his finish on the cross.

From the worship service when we celebrated 14 years of God's work through the Crumplers at Peachtree and blessed their call to ministry in Bethlehem, PA.

A group of Peachtree people gather to talk about what volunteering for Children and Family Ministry means, and how it's changed their lives.

Celebrate sixteen years of Senior Pastor's Vic Pentz's ministry at Peachtree.

Hear from one of Peachtree's graduating seniors on the impact that the church has had on her faith and what it means to follow Jesus.

Hear from one of Peachtree's graduating seniors on the impact that the church has had on his faith and what it means to follow Jesus.

High school seniors reflect on growing up at Peachtree what it means to be rooted in faith.

Atlanta Police Chief George Turner presents a gift to Senior Pastor Vic Pentz for his partnership with the Atlanta Police Department.

In 2005, Peachtree Presbyterian Church and the Atlanta Police Foundation partnered to provide a Life Insurance Policy for all sworn Atlanta Police officers.

Meet the family that received the 151st Habitat Home built by the people of Peachtree. To God's glory, Peachtree has built more Habitat homes than any congregation in the world.

The education of women is the number one way to help the cycle of poverty and violence in the developing world. Help us send at least 100 girls to school.

The body of Christ is just like a human body. What does it look like when a part of the body in Atlanta gives honor to another part of the body around the world?

One of the signature symbols of the ministry of Peachtree is the flower cross that appears on the front lawn every Easter morning. Here is the story of how it got started and the impact it has today.

Peachtree partners with a ministry called Oasis through Kids Alive International to provide a safe haven for girls who have been forced into exploitive situations. Hear how a recent Peachtree mission trip was transformative for both girls at Oasis and the Peachtree members who went.

Many parts of the globe experience critical food shortages. Peachtree's Seeds of Hope seed packing event is making a difference. Seeds represent a future.

Once on the other side of the wedding ceremony, newlyweds face the practical realities of living together as a married couple. LAUNCH is series of interactive sessions for newlywed couples to explore key foundations of marriage: communication, conflict, in-laws, finances, intimacy & faith. These sessions are led by a diverse teaching team, including members from our Lifegate Group.

What would happen if you committed to reading God's word every day for a year?

Experience the miracle again. Through music and message, the wonder of God’s incredible love in the baby Jesus shines on that Holy Night. Worship at Peachtree this Christmas Eve at one of our 8 services.

Peachtree celebrates 106 eighth graders on Confirmation Sunday, as they take an important step toward owning the faith they've been given and learning what it means to be full participants in the life of the church. This class is the biggest in the 106-year history of Peachtree.

IRONMEN is the ministry for men at Peachtree. It has been strengthening men and marriages for 20 years. Join the guys on Tuesday mornings in the Summit at 7:00 am.

God desires to bless us beyond our comprehension. But that's not all. Through the gifts of our possessions, as meager as they may be, God wants to make us channels of His power to bless others. Be a part of the work God is doing at Peachtree in 2016.

Since 2012, Peachtree Prayer Ministry has given prayer blankets in response to prayer requests and needs. These blankets provide much needed comfort and consolation during difficult times.

While speaking at Peachtree, author Eric Metals discusses Rosa Parks, one of the women profiled in his book 7 Women.

In this complete 90 minute presentation of the event hosted at Peachtree on September 16, 2015, Metaxas speaks with Pastor Vic Pentz about his new book, 7 Women and about being a Christian engaged in contemporary culture.

Pastor Vic sits with teacher Ken Boa to discuss his book Handbook to Prayer, and how to use the book as part of your devotional life.

Peachtree Elder and Scottish Rite nurse Nancy Ike discusses how her faith impacts her work in caring for children and their families. Nancy's story is a part of our series, You Belong to the City.

Todd Sandel, director of Peachtree's Lifegate Counseling Center, discusses some of the problems and challenges that we encounter in modern culture, and what healthy relationships and intimacy looks like, as part of our series You Belong to the City.

Taylor Barton, principal of a local elementary school, discusses how his faith impacts his work in a school comprised almost entirely of reduced lunch children, as part of our series, You Belong to the City.

This promotional video highlights Peachtree's invitation to an evening with bestselling author and Christian intellectual Eric Metaxas.

Atlanta Police officer AJ Lofton-Mitchell discusses how his upbringing and faith impacts his calling to and work in the city, as part of our series, You Belong to the City.

Your backpack will support our community ministry partners in their efforts to help vulnerable children get a great start on the upcoming school year.

You could spend a lifetime counting the grains in a single cubic foot of sand and still fail to grasp its greatness. Likewise, God loves us so much that He wants to bless us, and our families, beyond our ability to understand. This Father's Day clip gives a glimpse into the size of our Father's love.

We celebrate another year of Peachtree's High School students at Camp Rutledge. This year we hosted our most students, ever.

Let's celebrate another great year of Vacation Bible School at Peachtree, where over 1000 children and adults gather to learn of Jesus' love in exciting and fun ways!

On Mother’s Day, we told the story of Lifegate Counseling Center's MamaBear 5k race, which was built on the idea that people need a spiritual heritage, and that it can happen even for people who do not come from a Christian home.

High school seniors reflect on growing up at Peachtree what it means to be part of the legacy of a multi-generational church.

William Black, a Senior at Westminster, gives his testimony about moving from Knoxville to Atlanta and discovering what it means to be a follower of Jesus.

Ansley describes her experience at Rutledge, Peachtree's annual high school camp, where during the summer before her freshman year of high school she first experienced the love of Jesus Christ.

Mission Pastor Jay Madden interviews Smita Singh, who is director of the Mahima After Care home in West Bengal, India. Mahima is the only Christian after care facility in West Bengal and is a front line organization in the fight against the sex trafficking industry.

Mission Pastor Jay Madden interviews Aroona Arthur, a student at Forman Christian College in Pakistan, the university with whom Peachtree has a long-standing relationship. Aroona is a Fulbright Scholar.

Fidelis Kambalame tells of his story growing up in Africa with the loss of his parents to HIV, and what he is doing as an adult to alleviate the problems and issues in his community.