April 13, 2022
Radcliffe Presbyterian Church 2016 Women’s Day Celebration 286 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive, N.W. Atlanta, GA 30318
Dear Radcliffe Presbyterian Church Women, On behalf of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, comprised of over 40,000 Presbyterians, 80+ congregations, and 26 new worshiping communities, I extend this letter of commendation for your 2022 Women’s Day celebration. For more than 200 years, Presbyterian Women have strengthened the Presbyterian Church. You have played a major role in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and witnessing to the promise of God’s kingdom.
As you are the hands and feet of Christ in the world, thank you for working for peace and justice, supporting the mission of the church worldwide, and building a caring community of women. I am in debt to you for your words of wisdom and faithful leadership. Your commitment to connecting women across class, culture, race, and time is transforming and liberating. The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta is grateful for your service and witness throughout metro Atlanta, the Synod of the South-Atlantic, and the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. With appreciation and gratitude,
Cassandra D. Morrow Congregational Consultant for Church Growth and Vitality Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, PCUSA
Radcliffe Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 286 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Reverend Dr. Andrew L. Stephens, Jr., Pastor (404) 799-8286
May 1, 2022
The Presbyterian Women in Radcliffe Radcliffe Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 286 H amilton E. H olmes Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318-7413
Dear Presbyterian Women in Radcliffe, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is with great honor that I serve as your pastor and offer my sincerest congratulations on the occasion of this Women’s Day Celebration with your theme: "Women Responding to God's Call to Love One Another." You have continued to respond to God’s Call to Love One Another, as you have been models of patience, kindness, generosity and strength in your homes, the church and the community. As we appear now on the verge of rising from the grip of the COVID-19 global Pandemic, after over two years of adjusting to the disruptions and new challenges we have faced together and are still facing, your love is a consistent beacon of hope and a reminder of how much God loves us. It is a blessing I don’t take for granted that God has provided gifted, creative and talented women to serve as leaders in our church and in the Greater Atlanta community and allowed me to walk alongside the Presbyterian Women in Radcliffe as together, with the whole Body of Christ, we carry out God’s mission in the world. Thank you for the love and nurture you continue to give that sustains us. With the love of Christ,
The Reverend Dr. Andrew Lee Stephens, Jr.
Honoring the Memory of our Loving and Devoted Mother Deacon Mary Birch Ellis
And Congratulations to the Presbyterian Women of Radcliffe A. Douglas Ellis Jr. and Phyllis Gail Ellis
The 2022 Annabelle Jarrett Living Witness Award
The Annabelle Jarrett Living Witness Award was established in 2006 in recognition of Annabelle Madeline Gunter Jarrett who was a long-standing member of Radcliffe. The epitome of womanhood, she nurtured and encouraged thousands of young men and women to be the best that they can be. She was a teacher, social worker, librarian, mentor, and the best friend one could ever have. This award, presented by the Presbyterian Women of Radcliffe Presbyterian Church, honors a young lady of our congregation under the age of 18 whose faith walk embodies the principles of Presbyterian Women- being a part of a caring community; supporting the mission of the church; working for justice and peace; and witnessing to the promise of God’s kingdom. And now on this 2022 Women’s Day, it is our honor to announce the 2022 and 15th recipient of the Annabelle Jarrett Living Witness Award, Ms. Avery Taylor. She is awarded a certificate and $100.00. Avery is currently a Junior at Northview High School, Johns Creek Ga. She is a member of the Black History Club, Environmental Club, Beta Club, and Spanish Club. Avery is the secretary of her school’s Environmental Club and also serves as the Vice President of the Spanish Club. Outside of school Avery and students from other North Fulton County High Schools have formed a NAACP branch for Johns Creek. With the help of these students and sponsors, this club has increased the awareness of Black American history and its contributions. Avery also is a very active member of the RAYS, the youth organization at Radcliffe Presbyterian Church U.S.A. and has been a member since middle school. Currently she serves as the RAYS’ President. At Radcliffe she can be seen participating in Sunday morning worship services in person and by Zoom. Avery enjoys playing tennis and is currently participating in an archery class. Avery tends to be upbeat, enthusiastic, and creative. The Radcliffe Presbyterian Women praise God for the blessing she has been to her family, her community and to Radcliffe.