April 2026 Atlanta Sacred Harp Newsletter
John Plunkett
April 2026 Atlanta Sacred Harp Newsletter
Some good opportunities to sing this month!
CAMP FASOLA Registration is open!! - June 29th - July 3rd - Camp Lee near Anniston, AL - https://campfasola.org/
CAMP DOREMI - August 6th-9th at Wildacres Retreat near Little Switzerland, NC. Contact Jane Cannon at campdoremi at gmail dot com for more information.
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April 2nd 7:00pm to 9:00pm. 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.
Apr. 4th, Saturday before the 1st Sunday, 10:00a-3:00p. 4th annual Dahlonega Sacred Harp All day singing at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, 1188 Hamp Mill Rd, Dahlonega, GA. All are welcome. We will begin singing from The Sacred Harp (2025) at 10am and conclude around 3pm. Dinner on the grounds at noon. Participants are invited to bring a covered dish to share. A full kitchen is available. Contact: emellis at gmail dot com
Apr. 5th, 1st Sunday (Easter Sunday), 9:30 am Central Time, Edwardsville Baptist Church, Edwardsville, AL. 6 miles west of Fruithurst, just off U.S. Hwy. 78 (about 10 miles west of the Georgia - Alabama line). contact: Cecil Roberts (770) 574-7832 to confirm.
April 7th (22nd and May 5th) - 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.
Apr. 11th, Saturday before the 2nd Sunday, 10:00am -3pm. The State Line singing will be held on the Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in April, at 9:00 CT, 10:00 ET. However, circumstances dictate that we hold the singing at Holly Springs Church in Bremen, GA, instead of at State Line.
We really appreciate the generosity of Judy Henry and her family for allowing us to use Holly Springs. Please bring a covered dish for lunch. Contact: Pam Nunn - pamdnunn at gmail dot com.
April 14th – The Athens area monthly ‘Teenth Tuesday” singing has resumed! Our next meeting is April 14th, 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.
Apr. 18th, Saturday before 3rd Sunday, 10:00 am, Middle Georgia Sacred Harp Singing, Union Primitive Baptist Church, Goggans, GA. On Johnstonville Rd between I-75 and Barnesville. Dinner on the Grounds at noon. Info: Oscar McGuire . 478-955-6135 (text preferred)
Apr. 19th, 3rd Sunday, 9:30 am Central Time, Old Harmony Church Singing, Abernathy, AL. Approximately 10 miles east of Heflin, AL. From I-20, take exit 210 (Ranburne/Muscadine exit), turn south (right) on County Rd. 60, go 1 mile; church will be on the right.
April 25th, Sat before the 4th Sun, 10am—Atlanta All-Day Sacred Harp Singing at the First Existentialist Congregation, 470 Candler Park Dr NE, Atlanta 30307. Doors open at 9:30 for 10:00am singing. Dinner on the grounds at noon. Singing from the 2025 Revision until about 2:30pm. Info: atlantasacredharp.org/events/aad.html . Chair: Andy Ditzler, andy-at- andyditzler-dot-com
April. 26th, 4th Sunday, 9:30am Central Time, Alewine-Laminack Memorial, St. Michael Lutheran Church, 2213 County Rd. 14, Fruithurst (Cleburne County), AL. Take US 78 to Fruithurst, turn north (County Road 35) at Post Office, go to County Road 49, follow it north to County Road 14 (Rosewood Community), turn right, go about 2 miles, church is on the left. GPS: 33.815000, -85.406839. Please contact: Cecil Roberts (770) 574-7832 to confirm.
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May Singing opportunities -
May 2nd, Saturday - NEW SINGING!!! - Andrews Schoolhouse/Chapel - Upson County Historical Society - near The Rock, GA.
May 2nd Saturday, Etowah Christian Harmony Spring Singing, Etowah Lions Club, Hendersonville, NC
May 3rd, Sunday, ‘note-singing’ session at Zion Baptist Church, Marietta, GA, 2pm start.
May 9th - Pumpkintown Singing - Pickens, SC - Sacred Harp (2025) and Christian Harmony (2010)
May 17th - Lower Cane Creek Church - Heflin, AL
May 30th/31st - Union Musical Sacred Harp Convention - Decatur, GA