August 2025 Atlanta Sacred Harp Singing Reminder
John Plunkett
August 2025 Atlanta Sacred Harp Singing Reminder
Hello All,
Some notes and requests in regards to the upcoming debut of the 2025 revision of the Sacred Harp.
We are expecting some media coverage in the run-up to the debut of the book at the convention in September. There has been some interest from the local ABC folks to come to one of the local singings in August—either Emory Presbyterian on the 1st Thursday (7th) or the Pine Lake singing on the 3rd Wednesday (20th). It would be good to have a good turnout of singers at both of these….if you don’t normally come, please consider coming and singing at either (or both) of those dates. Details below.
Due to the large crowd expected at the convention, singers are being asked to register.
If you are planning on attending, please use the ‘filling out a short form’ link to do so:
https://originalsacredharp.com/debut-singing-from-the-sacred-harp-2025-edition/
(note, the symposium on Friday is already sold out, but there is a waitlist)…https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revising-the-sacred-harp-symposium-tickets-1497680876819?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawL2A5hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmakRBaVNIYmhRRWNmM0diAR5AtFn39Fstw3ilLv2iU43jI7ne3-lu3RtQP8r7CT0_SFOZBijKR4HsMp2X1Q_aem_eRGQmcAfTy9KEcrS-bm7aw
There are still opportunities to host visiting singers.
Hi, Friends! Just a reminder that we are hosting the United Convention and 2025 Sacred Harp Revision Debut singing on September 13-14 (not to mention a day-long symposium on the revision process on Friday September 12 at Emory). Some folks would really love to come but housing in Atlanta, as we all know, is not cheap.
Hosting travelers is a time-honored tradition in Sacred Harp and can be really fun. I know many of you probably already have full houses for the United, but if you have some space to share for at least Saturday and Sunday, please fill out the "housing to offer" form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Jk1VoQehnr_t1nhWxSpnGwgtia9x480njp2pLwcYemM/viewform?ts=686bf84a&edit_requested=true
and Lauren Bock and I will try to match up singers with appropriate hosts. Lots of the folks who really need housing are young and would be thrilled with a couch or even a space on the floor to roll out a sleeping bag.
So far, we have only had two folks fill out the form. If you have been meaning to, now would be a great time to do so. It's not that long and your space doesn't have to be fancy.
Thanks for helping to maintain our reputation for hospitality!
Lisa
Housing to Offer
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Aug 2-3, 1st Sunday and Saturday before, 10:00 am, 173nd Chattahoochee Sacred Harp Convention, Wilson's Chapel, 289 Hutcheson Ferry Rd, Whitesburg, GA 30185, southeast of Carrollton, GA. Dinner on the grounds at noon. GPS: 33.557058, -84.966422 Info: Lisa Webb 770-832-3918 or Laura Webb - 770-823-1404.
Aug 7, First Thursday, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Indoor singing from The Sacred Harp and The Eclectic Harmony. Emory Presbyterian Church, 1886 North Decatur Rd, Atlanta GA 30307. Park behind the church, off Westminster Way. Info: Jim Neal at jim_neal-at-bellsouth-dot-net
Aug 16, Saturday before 3rd Sunday, 10:00 am, B.M. Smith/Philip Denney Memorial Singing, Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, Oak Grove Road, Carrollton, GA. We will begin singing at 10a with dinner on the grounds at noon(ish), so bring yourself and your friends and some food if you're so inclined.
Aug 17, 3rd Sunday - 3rd Sunday, 10am start. Cedar Creek Singing held at Mount Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church, 1753 Evergreen Rd, Sylvester, GA. Dinner on the grounds at noon. Info: Tim Meeks, 229-384-2302
Aug 17, 3rd Sunday, Cleburne County Convention,This singing is combining with the annual singing at Shoal Creek, held on Labor Day (Sept 1,2025). Info: Cecil Roberts, 770-574-7832.
August 20, 3rd Wednesday - Pine Lake Sacred Harp Singing Singing in the Pine Lake Beach House. Pine Lake Sacred Harp singing, third Wednesday of the month, August 20th, 2025, 7-9 pm Pine Lake Beach House, 4580 Lakeshore Drive,Stone Mountain, GA 30083, Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rZYFqrvA4iAKemTKA, You can also search under "Pine Lake Beach House" on Google Maps, or "Pine Lake Beach" - the latter will take you to the lakeside beach area directly next to the building.
Aug 24, 4th Sunday, Christian Harmony singing, Tickanetley Primitive Baptist Church, Ellijay, GA. Singing 10-11; Preaching 11-12; Lunch 12-1; Singing 1-3. (Driving directions below.) Info: Paul Mooney, Jr., 706-273-3378 Directions: From Ellijay take Highway 52 east for about 16 miles. Turn Left (at Stanley Grocery) onto Roy Road. Follow it for about 8 miles as it winds. Turn right on Tickanetley Road. Watch for church signs. The church is on the right.
Aug 23-24, 4th Sunday and Saturday before, 9:00 am Central Time, Lookout Mountain Convention, Pine Grove Church near Collinsville, AL. GPS: 34.218101,-85.857382 http://goo.gl/maps/7agqM . Info: Rodney Ivey, rodlivey -at- yahoo -dot- com, 256-899-5855 .
August 31 - Lacy Memorial, Fuller Cemetery, Ider AL 9:30 am Central Time, Info: Reba Dell Windom, brwindom -at- hotmail -dot- com, 256-632-6386.
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September Singings - Mark your calendars!
Sept 1, Labor Day - Shoal Creek/Cleburne County Convention - These 2 are combining. Shoal Creek Church, Talladega National Forest, near Heflin, AL
Sept 6 - Georgian Harmony singing - Roberta, GA.
Sept 6 - Kennedy Creek Old Time Music Festival, Suches, GA. Esther Morgan-Ellis is hosting an all day singing at this festival in NE Georgia.
Sept 13 and 14- United Convention - The Foundry at Puritan Mills, Atlanta, GA. Debut of the 2025 revision of the Sacred Harp
Sept 20, Lee Rogers Memorial Christian Harmony Singing - Railroad No. 3, Arnoldsville, GA
Sept 21, BF White Memorial, singing from the JL White revision of the Sacred Harp. Hardeman PBC, Decatur, GA