what's happening and where to connect
Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many.
- 1 Corinthians 12:12-14
How to Join Burnt Hickory
When we speak of “placing membership,” that simply means that as a baptized disciple of Christ, you are choosing to make Burnt Hickory your church home and be involved in its work. Ideally, that means that you will attend worship, be part of one of our small groups, discipleship groups, and be involved in one of our ministries.
The first step is to attend Starting Point. This quarterly information session is hosted by our lead minister, and is where you can get your questions answered. There is no obligation if you come, but we will explain our mission and vision and the process for placing membership. To find out the date of the next Starting Point, call the church office at 678-354-2814.
To place membership, please click the link to complete and submit a BH Personal Profile form.
If you have not yet been baptized, please contact one of our ministers so that we can help you discover what the Bible says about this step in your spiritual journey.
Sign ups & Event Registration
Click here to sign up to serve at A.I.M. (Atlanta Inner-City Ministries). BH needs five volunteers on the 1st Sunday of each month to meet at 9 a.m. travel to A.I.M. to worship at 10 a.m., cook a meal, serve and clean-up after. Thank you for your commitment to helping the children and families of Atlanta Inner-City. They are located at 1966 Lakewood Terrace SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. For more information, contact Waleska White.
Men's Retreat 2026
This year's Men's Retreat will be held on October 2-4 at Harrod's Fork Farm in Breeding, Kentucky. The registration fee is $100 per person. At least $25 is due when you sign up. Former BH minister Mike Sparks will be our guest speaker.
For more information, click here to download a detailed flyer.
Marriage Seminar: How to Build a Lifelong Romance
Cost: $10 per person/$20 per couple
Red Cross Blood Drive
The next BH Red Cross Blood Drive will be Tuesday, October 27, from 2-7 p.m.! Click here to sign up to give blood! The BH Sponsor Code is: BHCOC.
HELP is needed to check in donors. If you can volunteer for an hour or more, or have questions, contact Sharon Rottier at the church office at 678-354-2814.
BH MEN (members 6 months or more), to sign up to serve during worship on a Sunday morning, click here. Areas to serve are: Opening Prayer, Communion & Contribution, Scripture Reading (can be a family), and the Benediction.
Click BHYM to go to the BH Youth Ministry page to read about and sign up for upcoming youth events and activities.
Get Connected!
Click here to sign up for a Connect or Discipleship Group. Groups start over the beginning of each year. If you want to continue in the same group, please select that group. You can change to a different group, or if you would like to start a new group, contact Tim Denison or Matt Carver.
BH Marietta Calendar/events
Family News
Friday Focus - September 18 - GENEROSITY
Click here to go to this week's Friday Focus! Friday Focus points will challenge us to cultivate our individual spiritual practices. Each Friday, information and links will be available to help enact our faith through these spiritual practices. Reminders will be posted on Social Media and in the Tuesday Family News email.
BH MOMS (of preschoolers) - Wednesday, September 30
BH MOMS will meet on Wednesday, September 30, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in Room 200 (Expanse classroom). If you can help with childcare, see Beth Tidwell or DeAnna Carver.
NO BHYM Wednesday Nights - September 23
The 6th-12th graders will not meet on September 23 due to Cobb County Schools having Fall Break. Their next meeting will be Wednesday, September 30, in the Teen Center from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Ladies' Book Club & Card Caring Sisters - Thursday, October 1
Group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month. Their next meeting is Thursday, October 1, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. They will meet in room 124 at the church building. The book they will discuss is "The Still Life" by Dani Pettrey. For more information, contact the church office at 678-354-2814.
Men's Retreat 2026 - October 2-4
This year's Men's Retreat will be held on October 2-4 at Harrod's Fork Farm in Breeding, Kentucky. The registration fee is $100 per person. At least $25 is due when you sign up. Former BH minister Mike Sparks will be our guest speaker. For more information, click here to download a detailed flyer, or see Jeff Amado, Jeff Randol (BH Bartow), or Dave Warren. Click here to sign up!
AIM Sunday Sign Up - Sunday, October 4, is the next opportunity to serve at AIM (Atlanta Inner-City Ministry). At least five (5) volunteers are needed. Meet at BH at 9:00 a.m., carpool to AIM, cook breakfast, and serve following worship. Click here to sign up for the months you can serve. For more information, contact Waleska White.
AIM items needed for collection are: Aluminum Pans, Forks, Spoons, Paper Plates, & Paper Towels. Place items in the collection bin outside the Resource Room.
BH Sing - Sunday, October 11
The next BH Sing is scheduled for October 11, at 2:00 p.m. in the Foyer. Everyone is welcome!
How to Build a Lifelong Romance - Marriage Seminar - October 16 & 17
Cost: $10 per person/$20 per couple
BH Quilting Group - Tuesday, October 20
Due to scheduling issues, the Quilting Group meeting for September 15 is canceled. They will resume their regular schedule in October on Tuesday the 20th. This group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Teen Center from 1:00-9:00 p.m. Quilters can stay for a few hours or all day. Feel free to bring a lunch or snack. For more information, contact Maryse Kibler or Linda Austin. This group typically doesn't meet in June, July, or December.
Trunk or Treat 2026!
Can you believe that it is time to begin thinking about how your family can participate in our annual Trunk-or-Treat? Fall is right around the corner! YAY! Begin thinking about your car theme, your chili recipe, or that prize-winning cake recipe! Beth Tidwell has lots of extra decor and premade car kits if you want something quick and easy. Sign up now!
Hint, hint…those judge spots fill up quickly! Also, it's time to start collecting fun-size and individually wrapped candy for this event. Donations of candy can be placed in the bin located in the Foyer beginning Sunday, September 27.
American Red Cross Blood Drive - Tuesday, October 27
There is always an urgent need for blood. The next blood drive is on Tuesday, October 27, from 2:00-7:00 p.m., in the Teen Center. Click here to sign up! Our Sponsor Code is BHCOC. If you can volunteer to check donors in during those times, contact Sharon Rottier at the church office, 678-354-2814 or sharon.r@burnthickory.org.
Missions Sunday - November 15
All funds given on this day will go to the Missions Ministry. Prayerfully consider how you can participate.
Weekly Worship Server Opportunities
BH MEN (members 6 months or more), to sign up to serve during worship on a Sunday morning, click here. Areas to serve are: Opening Prayer, Communion & Contribution, Scripture Reading (can be a family), and the Benediction.
Enrollment for current students for the 2026-2027 school year is open. Bright Beginnings serves 12 months (must be able to walk independently) to Pre-K and offers different monthly rates based on attendance. Help spread the word about our wonderful school by sharing this with family and friends. You may contact Nikki Jordan at bb.nikki@burnthickory.org or 678-354-2839 with any questions. To learn more, visit the Bright Beginnings Webpage.
There are several ways to give. Click here to give online. Or you can text your giving. Just text the amount you would like to give to 678-929-5365. You can also have it sent to us from your bank account or simply mail or bring a check to the church office (2330 Burnt Hickory Road, Marietta, GA 30064). For the church to avoid high transaction fees when giving online or giving by text, we would appreciate it if you would consider using your bank account (your bank’s routing number and your account number). This option will be from your bank account instead of from a credit card or debit card.
You also have the option to set your contribution to automatically be made each week, biweekly or monthly, whatever you choose. Simply change your one-time gift to Recurring.
For information on how to make these changes or if you have any questions, please contact the church office at 678-354-2814. Thank you!
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7
Inclement Weather
In the case we have inclement weather that may cause our service to be canceled, it will be communicated via email, text, posted on Facebook, and on the local news stations (11 Alive, WSB-TV, Fox 5 Atlanta).
