Atlanta Sacred Harp Singing Update March 2026
John Plunkett
Atlanta Sacred Harp Singing Update March 2026
Note change in date for the monthly Emory Presbyterian singing….2nd Thursday instead of 1st Thursday for March.
The Athens area “Teenth Tuesday” monthly singing starts back on the 17th.
Two items that might be of interest:
Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters (AIB) are looking to feature Sacred Harp on their “Sacred Sounds and Spaces” program -- planned to air in mid-April. There are likely to be film crews at the two upcoming local singings (Emory Pres on Thursday, March 12th, the Grant Park singing on Monday, March 16th, and at the State Convention in Dahlonega on March 21st and 22nd). I’ve passed along some of your emails as potential interviewees, if someone reaches out to you. Here’s one of their previous shows - https://youtu.be/pbXPbSPtsWw?si=VTfo2FLmXNQnfoTJ
Georgia Public Broadcasters (GPB) are planning to air a radio program on the United Convention and the debut of the 2025 Revision on Friday, March 20th at 2pm (timed to coincide with the state convention that weekend.)
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Mar 1st, 1st Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rogers Memorial, Ephesus School Auditorium, Roopville, GA. The singing will start at 10:00 A.M. at Ephesus Elementary School on Highway 100 between Bowdon and Franklin, GA. The address of the school is 24414 Highway 100, Roopville, GA 30170. Contact: Karen Rollins, krollins1040 at gmail dot com.
Mar 12th, Second Thursday* - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. singing from The 2025 Sacred Harp (this singing will only use the 2025 Revision for the next few months). Emory Presbyterian Church, 1886 North Decatur Rd, Atlanta GA 30307. Park behind the church, off Westminster Way. Info: Jim Williams-Neal, jimwilliamsneal at gmail dot com. (* change to second Thursday for this month).
Mar 14th, Saturday before 3rd Sunday, Hoboken Singing (Cooper Book), Hoboken, GA - Mars Hill Primitive Baptist Church. We will start singing at 9:00 AM, have dinner on the grounds at 12, then sing on until 2:30-3:00 PM. The church address is 12540 Central Avenue Extension Hoboken, GA 31542. There will be a Lloyd Hymnbook sing that evening from 7-9:00 PM at the church. Refreshments will be served.Contact: Riley Lee, rc.lee-at-hotmail-dot-com.
Mar 14th, Saturday before the Third Sunday, 30th South Carolina State Singing in Memory of William Walker, SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 438 N Church Street, Spartanburg, SC (across from Wofford College). Free parking available across College Street from the church. 10:00 AM to 3 PM, Books: The Sacred Harp (2025) and The Christian Harmony (2010) Sacred Harp and Christian Harmony books will be available for loan or sale. Lunch: on your own, many walk across the street to eat in the cafeteria at Wofford College. Following the singing (weather permitting), a group may walk to Mr. Walker's gravesite to sing a song or two for him. CONTACT: Dave Farmer at davefarmer-at-charter-dot-net or Frances Carnell, 864-862-4373, email: carnelllh-at-att-dot-net
Mar 15th, 3rd Sunday - Burnt Church all day singing (Cooper Book) - 217 E Burnt Church Road Lakeland, GA. 10:00am-3:00pm Dinner on the grounds at noon. This singing follows the well-known South GA all-day singing in Hoboken, GA. If you are hoping to come down to sing in Hoboken, make it an entire weekend of singing and sing with us the following day! The Burnt Church is only an hour away from the Mars Hill Primitive Baptist Church. For any questions on traveling, lodging, or singing, please feel free to reach out to the Valdosta Sacred Harp page or email @ ValdostaSacredHarp at gmail dot com. This event is open to the public and we welcome all to join us!
Mar 16th, 3rd Monday Atlanta Singing, 7:00pm. In The Barn behind St. John the Wonderworker 543 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 (near Grant Park and the Atlanta Zoo). The Barn- off of Orleans Avenue, walk up drive way behind the church. No musical experience needed. Contact info: Anna Hinton annajhinton at icloud dot com.
Mar 17th, The Athens area monthly ‘Teenth Tuesday” singing has resumed! Our next meeting is March 17th, 7:00-9:00 p.m., at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1040 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605 (eastside, across from Bank of America). There will be a brief introductory lesson at 6:30 p.m. for beginners. We’ll sing from the Sacred Harp (2025) and Christian Harmony (2010). Books to borrow will be available on site. Note: Look for signs for the entry. There will be a phone number to call, if the door is locked when you arrive. Contact: Shannon Primm, sprimm at yahoo dot com, 706.353.4378.
Mar 21st and 22nd, 4th Sunday and Saturday before, 10:00 am, 62nd session of the Georgia State Sacred Harp Convention, Community Room, Dahlonega Funeral Home, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533, https://maps.app.goo.gl/PeYAJ8YNWWUQUF5i9 Covered dish at noon. Singing from the 2025 Revision of the Sacred Harp. Directions (from Atlanta): 400/19 North past Dawsonville. US 19 will bear left at a good size intersection, turn left there towards Dahlonega and the funeral home is just a little ways and on the left. There will be a social following the Saturday session at the Vickery House in Dahlonega. https://www.facebook.com/share/1GfCpHeciC/
Mar 25th - 7:00pm - Dahlonega Sacred Harp singing, We sing at the Vickery House on West Main Street, Dahlonega, GA. The Vickery House does not have a street address, but it is on Google Maps. Since we sing in the evenings, you can park in any UNG spot or right next to the back door of the Vickery House. We start with a brief introduction for newcomers at 6:45. Then we sing until at least 8:45, although sometimes we go a bit longer. All are welcome! Contact Esther Morgan-Ellis - emellis at gmail dot com.
Mar 28th, Saturday before the 1st 5th Sunday - Georgian Harmony singing. 10:00am - 3:00pm. -#3 Railroad Ave, Arnoldsville, GA Dinner on the grounds at noon. If able, please bring a covered dish to share. Contact: John Plunkett - bildad12-at-hotmail-dot-com or Oscar McGuire . 478-955-6135 (text preferred)
Mar 29th, 1st 5th Sunday - Ivey Memorial, Liberty Baptist Church, Henegar, AL. Info: DavidIveyUSA at gmail dot com
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
April 4th (Sat) - 4th annual Dahlonega all-day Sacred Harp singing at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Dahlonega, GA.
April 11th (Sat) - State Line Singing, Holly Springs Church, Bremen, GA.
April 18th (Sat) - Middle Georgia Sacred Harp Singing, Union Primitive Baptist Church, Goggans, GA.
April 25th, Sat before the 4th Sun, 10 AM—Atlanta All-Day Sacred Harp Singing, First Existentialist Congregation, Atlanta.
Details for these in the April Singing reminder.