About - Presbyterian Church of the Atonement

Men’s bible and book studies – summer and fall Adult Education classes have a men-focused emphasis. Some of the recent book studies include If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat by John Ortberg and Man in the Mirror by Patrick Morely. The classes are fast paced and interactive. There is also time set aside during week for men to get together and discuss the book or other issues in an informal setting. Keep a look out for announcements in Atonement Life for when these classes are forming.
Men’s small groups – Many men at Atonement meet regularly with other men in a setting outside of the church to encourage and pray for one another and develop strong bonds of Christian fellowship. This is an area the men’s ministry would like to see grow and flourish. If you are interested in participating in a men’s small group, contact John Smart ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Dick Dehaven ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Michael Kenney ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to find out how.
Sports – The church has developed a tradition of playing flag or touch football on New’s Years day and on Super Bowl Sunday. This event is not just for men, women have come out and let the guys have it in the past! And then in spring, the church sponsors a men’s softball team in the Montgomery Christian Softball Association. The team meets every Saturday from late April into June to play a double header with other church teams within the county. A great time is had by everyone and most importantly, Christ is glorified through our sportsmanship. Announcements for the team are normally made through Atonement Life in late spring.
Service opportunities – Our church has been blessed with many opportunities to serve others. The men’s ministry has taken the lead in several projects that benefit the community and others. Some of the recent service projects include helping with a move, attending to BBQ duty at church cook outs, minor construction and renovation projects, a major kitchen renovation for the Strategies to Elevate People (STEP) ministry in Washington, D.C., and a significant construction project of an addition to a house for a missionary from the church. Some of these projects are fun and some can be challenging but all provide an opportunity to serve a need and work with other men from the church.
Saturday Men’s breakfast – During the school year, the men’s ministry sponsors a Saturday morning breakfast on the first Saturday of every month. A hot and hearty breakfast is served along with camaraderie and fellowship among other men. After breakfast a short discussion or presentation of various topics is presented. It is a guaranteed way to start the weekend right. Announcements are made in Atonement Life and via e-mail prior to the event.