Join us for a powerful and impactful Worship Night on Friday, March 14, from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM.

Our worship team will lead the congregation through an uplifting and heartfelt time of worship as we come together to praise and give thanks to our Lord. This special evening promises to be a beautiful expression of gratitude as we lift our voices in unison, surrender our hearts, and seek a deeper connection with God. Whether you're new to worship or have been walking with the Lord for years, this night will be a transformative time of reflection, adoration, and renewal. Come ready to encounter God's presence in a fresh and powerful way!

Atlee Church is hosting another Adopt-a-Highway cleanup on SUNday, FEBRUARY 23.  We need your help! We will be removing recycleable items and trash from local roadsides.

We will pick up recyclables in one bag, trash in another bag, and count the items on a paper form.  This way the items are already sorted for recycling vs. trash for disposal.

Counting of the items has a very special purpose.  We will enter the count and total weight into a worldwide trash cleanup database named CleanSwell, which is run by the Ocean Conservancy in the USA. 

We will meet at the Mechanicsville campus, after church, on Sunday, February 23rd at 12 pm.  After a quick, provided lunch, everyone will receive instructions for collecting trash safely, a safety vest, gloves, trash bags, trash picker sticks, water, and a clipboard and pen with the counting form for each team.

We will load all the filled trash bags onto a truck and trailer.  Mark will weigh them at home and take them to the Verdi Lane Transfer station. 

So come on out for a great time to clean up God’s creation to make it as healthy as we can for Him and for others to enjoy.

You can reach Mark Alling, the group leader with any questions:

Loraxmark@ gmail.com

804-399-5419

To sign up please CLICK HERE!

IT’S BACK!

Join us before our weekly 10 am Sunday Service for a pre-game cookout, InFLATABLES, games, and raffle giveaways before and after the service!

That’s right, you can win your very own tabletop Blackstone grill during the service at our Mechanicsville and Scottsville locations.

RAFFLE:

You can enter the raffle, just by coming! You can earn up to 3 tickets toward the giveaway by doing the following:

1 ticket goes to each person who attends in person

You will get 1 extra ticket if you bring a friend who has never been here before (they will get a bonus ticket too!).

You will get 1 extra ticket if you wear your favorite game gear! ie. face paint, hats, foam fingers, shirts, jerseys, etc.

SEE YOU THERE!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24

4-5 PM AND 6-7 PM

Services will be identical in content.

Childcare will be offered up to Pre-K (No elementary programming)

If you are new to the church scene, here are some reasons why we attend church on Christmas Eve:

1. Spiritual Reflection: Many attend Christmas Eve services as a way to reflect on the significance of Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

2. Tradition: Christmas Eve services often carry deep-rooted traditions for families and communities. It's a time-honored practice for many to attend a service as part of their holiday traditions. This is a great time to start a new tradition! Positive yearly social traditions are psychologically grounding and have many benefits for our well being.

3. Community and Togetherness: Christmas Eve services provide an opportunity for people to come together with family, friends, and their community. It's a time to share in the joy of the season and connect with others.

4. Celebration of the Season: Attendees often appreciate the festive atmosphere, with seasonal music, and decorations creating a celebratory mood. It's a way to immerse oneself in the holiday spirit.

5. Finding Comfort and Peace: For some, the Christmas season can be emotionally charged. Attending a service may offer a sense of comfort, peace, and solace, providing a reflective space during a bustling time.

6. Remembrance and Gratitude: Christmas Eve services often include moments of reflection on the year, fostering gratitude for blessings and remembering loved ones who have passed away. It can be a time to appreciate the good that is present in one's life.

7. Reconnection with Faith: For those who may not regularly attend religious services, Christmas Eve can serve as a reconnection with faith, offering a welcoming environment for spiritual exploration.

In essence, Christmas Eve services serve as a communal and reflective experience, catering to a variety of emotional, spiritual, and traditional needs during the holiday season.

Join us for a Christmas Cookie Workshop!

This class will be held on December 7 from 10am to 12pm at Atlee Church in Mechanicsville. This class includes:

-6 vanilla sugar cookies

-5 icing colors

-Recipes for cookies & icing used in class

-Piping Practice Sheet

-Scribe

-All materials needed to complete pictured set of cookies

-Bakery box

This class will be 2 hours in length & is recommended for ages 12 & up. If you have a child who you believe is able to concentrate for the length of the class and would enjoy decorating, I would love for them to join!

We will be working on learning the basics of piping royal icing onto cookies & discussing tips & techniques for decorating royal icing cookies. Please be advised that if you have a group you would like to sign up, designate one person from your group to purchase seats for everyone. (we wouldn’t want the class to sell out before everyone in your group got a chance to purchase a ticket!)

If you would like to have an additional set of cookies to take home for decorating later, please add on the Take Home Kit. This kit will include the cookies & icing needed to complete the pictured set (6 cookies, 5 icings, sprinkles). You can pick up your kit at the end of the class (please bring your receipt to class to show that you have purchased the kit!)

This event is put on by Michelle Rice with Sugar and Spice by Mrs Rice

Please register here!

We are gearing up for the biggest Atlee Action Day ever!

Let’s serve our neighbors, together! We will first, gather after church for a quick lunch (provided at no charge) at 11:30 am. We will then break out into teams and tackle several community service projects that will make a huge impact on the needs of our community and neighbors.

Projects Include:

• Adopt-A-Highway

• Atlee Church Projects

• Clothes Sorting

• Georgetown School Garden

• Mechanicsville Elementary Fall Cleanup

• Mechanicsville High School Cleanup

• Pond Cleanup at Cool Spring Elementary / Chickahominy MS

• Pole Green Elementary Sign Refresh

• RampsRVA Refurbishment

• Rural Point Elementary Garden Support

• Trail Team

• YouthLife Facility Cleaning

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Join Us for a Church Picnic Party!

On Sunday, September 22, right after service, we’re hosting a fun-filled picnic party, and you’re invited! Come enjoy a delicious cookout, connect with others in the church, and check out our brand-new timber-framed community pavilion, complete with tables, chairs, and more.

There will be inflatables for the kids, lawn games for everyone, and plenty of food to go around. Plus, our Community Coffee House will be open, serving up your favorite drinks. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, build new friendships, and strengthen connections with your church family. We hope to see you there!

Date & Time:
September 22 | 11:15 AM – 1:30 PM
Everyone is welcome!

You are a leader! Every one of us has influence. Embrace the journey God has you on by exploring what it looks like to become a Small Group Leader at Atlee Church.

Discover the joy of leading and nurturing a close-knit community. This event is designed to equip potential leaders with essential skills, resources, and a deep understanding of small group dynamics.

If you have an idea for a new small group here at Atlee Church, don’t hesitate to sign up and start that conversation!

Whether you're a seasoned leader or new to this role, come and be inspired to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Together, we'll create a vibrant network of supportive groups that foster spiritual growth, authentic relationships, and a stronger sense of belonging.

Lunch is PROVIDED

SIGN UP HERE

Our summer parking lot movie night is back!

Grab your family and friends, and join us for an evening under the stars. This is a family-friendly event. We’re excited to partner with Curbside Creations as our food vendor for the evening. To see their menu CLICK HERE. You can even pre-order your food so that there’s no waiting in line!

Friday, July 26th from 7:45 pm - 10:30 pm

THE MOVIE STARTS AT 8:45 PM (or when it is dark enough)

Come early to snag a good spot, get dinner, play some corn hole while the kids jump in the bounce house, and enjoy the pre-movie fun!

Don’t forget your lawn chairs. We will be reserving the area directly in front of the screen for everyone in lawn & camping chairs.

Whether you came last year or this is your first time, it’s going to be a great night. See you there!

MOVIE

We will be watching the fun and inspiring movie, Wish.

A young girl named Asha wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her.

WHAT / WHO:

• Everyone is welcome.

• We will be celebrating the baptisms with a potluck (bring a dish or dessert to share).

• Utensils and water will be provided.

• Bring a camp-style chair to sit in.

• Anyone is welcome to swim or play in the river after the baptism! You may want to bring some bug spray.

WHEN:

  July 14, 2024

  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

WHERE:

directions from Mechanicsville:

CLICK HERE

*You may lose gps signal after getting on route 6. Make sure you bring directions with you and/or have the directions running on your phone before you lose signal.

Join us in celebrating the precious bond between parents and children as we dedicate our little ones to a life filled with love and reverence for Jesus Christ. On Sunday, May 12th, at our Mechanicsville Campus, we invite you to partake in this special occasion of child and baby dedications.

This heartfelt ceremony is a testament to your commitment as parents to nurture and guide your children in the light of faith. As you embark on this journey, we stand ready to support you every step of the way.

If you desire to dedicate your child to the Lord, we warmly invite you to click the link below and complete the registration form. We eagerly anticipate the privilege of walking alongside you in this profound moment of devotion.

To register, simply click here and let us embark on this meaningful journey together!

EASTER SERVICE TIMES:

• 9:00AM

• 10:30 AM

Join us for Easter Sunday at Atlee Church! We have an incredible program for kids of all ages during the service. This is a safe, family friendly, come-as-you-are, environment. We can't wait to see you!

If this is your first time experiencing Easter at Atlee Church, or it’s been a while since you’ve been here, here is what you can expect:

COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUSE: We’ve got your morning covered! Stop by the Community Coffee House to purchase some breakfast or your favorite style of coffee. The Community Coffee House serves everything from specialty coffee drinks (ie. lattes, mochas, hot or iced) to Jimmy Dean Sausage Biscuits. We also have a self-serve coffee bar which is free and serves fresh roasted coffee from Mechanicsville’s own River’s Edge Coffee Company.

CHILDREN: When you arrive, one of our greeters in the red shirts, will help you sign your children into the children’s programs (infants through 5th grade).  You will receive a ticket with your children’s information on it, which you will need to sign them out of their classroom after the end of the service. We practice safe church standards and do everything possible to ensure your children have an engaging and safe experience when they are in our care.For this Easter service, our children will get do an Easter egg hunt during the service!
If you have any questions at all, any of our greeters, in the red shirts, would be more than happy to help answer any questions.

SERVICE:

• 1 hour long

• Casual

• Bring your coffee into the service with you!

Each year, we transform our church auditorium into an immersive Good Friday experience for the whole family. The walk through usually takes about 15-25 minutes, depending on how much time you choose to spend at each scene.

On this self-guided tour, you will walk through the ancient scenes of Easter including the last supper living-room, the torn veil, and more. Your family will have an opportunity to learn about and take communion, to talk about the scenes and to grow in your understanding together.

This reflective time will inspire your senses and enrich your understanding of what Easter is all about and what God came to do for each and every one of us!

This is a free event for the whole family!

5-7 PM

Are you interested in learning about or signing up for baptism? This is the class for you!

Baptism is going public with your faith. It’s a chance for you to share your decision to place your faith and trust in Jesus Christ with your family, friends, and church family – and it gives them the opportunity to celebrate with you.

This short class will be meeting just after the regularly scheduled Sunday service, in front of the baptism pool in the auditorium.

Sign up here!

Get ready for an Atlee Church style member’s meeting. We will be led in song and we will chat about the incorporation of our church! The night will be filled with celebration and some real talk about our plans for the future.

It's about coming together, sharing our thoughts, and building an even stronger community for the future. So, grab your friends and join us. Let's make memories and celebrate this awesome journey of moving forward as a church family!

See you there! 🎶✨

Join us for a unique behind-the-scenes experience!

Shadow our production team on a Sunday and witness firsthand what goes into live-streaming and producing our services. Discover the art of creating a meaningful church production. From the band on the stage to the camera directing back in broadcast, we want you to be a part of it all!

Our Tech Director, Chad Rice, will be walking you through the Sunday Morning Tech and Production Experience. This event will be great for people who are interested in the tech and production world of Atlee Church but don't know where to start or for those who simply just want to see what it’s like on the other side of production.

SIGN UP HERE!

“Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes... a civilization work.” — Vince Lombardi

Let’s serve our neighbors, together! We will first, gather after church for a quick lunch (provided at no charge) at 11:30 am. We will then break out into teams and tackle several community service projects that will make a huge impact on the needs of our community and neighbors.

CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP TO VOLUNTEER

PROJECT LIST:

GEORGETOWN SCHOOL LANDSCAPING PROJECT- To show appreciation to our local schools for how hard they work serving our kids, we will be helping with cleaning out a special decorative garden at Georgetown School. This project will include pulling weeds and laying fresh mulch. Please dress appropriately and bring gardening gloves (if preferred).

POLE GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - At Pole Green Elementary, we will be helping with cleaning up the sign in front of the school; clearing foliage from the sign and cleaning mildew off the sign as well as planting some flowers around the sign.

RURAL POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Rural Point has an incredible gardening program for their students. We will be helping to clean out and maintain some raised beds to help beautify this gardening program.

MECHANICSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - We will be staining and maintaining the benches and picnic tables that the students use in their outdoor commons area as well as some general cleanup where needed.

TRAIL TEAM - We are continuing to improve our nature trail behind the church! This team will help clear the trail. We are excited to open up this trail to the public and to share our property with our neighbors who are looking for a peaceful wooded trail to walk. The trail is 0.56 miles long from beginning to end. You may want to wear long pants, bug spray and/or gloves.

LIFE4REAL CLOTHES SORTING - We will sort and distribute locally donated clothing to shelters and those in urgent need throughout our region. These clothes are provided to those being rescued out of human trafficking, domestic violence, homelessness and addiction.

ROAD CLEANUP - We will be removing trash from local roads. This team will be recycling what can be recycled and disposing of the rest. Safety equipment will be provided to you.

Atlee Scottsville is hosting their yearly Vendor Fair on Saturday, August 26th from 10am until 2pm! We will have many local vendors, live music, food, and kids activities. This will be fun for the whole family! Can't wait to see you all there!

ALSO, we still have room for some vendors. If interested in a space, please email Stephanie Johnson at

Stephanie.Johnson@atleechurch.org

This Sunday is MOVE UP SUNDAY!

On Move Up Sunday, kids and students will get to meet their new grade-level leaders for the upcoming school year! Make sure to come to church on Sunday morning so the kids can be introduced and included in this celebration day!

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLERS

If your child is of middle or high school age, be sure to come to Atlee Students! Rising 6th graders will be welcomed into Atlee Students officially with a pizza party! We will all laugh and watch the PARENTS join in on a fun game to start off the night. We will dismiss the parents at 6:30 PM.

For more information on Atlee Students, our high school and middle school group, please contact: Michael.young@atleechurch.org