Georgia CommonsHR 2127: Central United Methodist Church; occasion of its 160th anniversary; recognize
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta on its 160th anniversary, honoring its long history and role in the city's civic and religious life.
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In plain language
This House resolution commends Central United Methodist Church, which traces its origins to a church mission organized in 1866 and recognized in 1867 as Clark Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church. The resolution recounts the church's history, including its early move to Loyd Street, its role as the birthplace of Clark University (now Clark Atlanta University) and Gammon Theological Seminary, its 1901 name change, and its 1928 move to its current location on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Atlanta. The resolution states that the church helped shape Atlanta's civic and religious character and is considered the oldest Black Methodist church in the city. It formally resolves that House members recognize the church's history and commend its 160 years of service, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the church.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes Central United Methodist Church's 160th anniversary and commends its history of service.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the church.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.
Who it affects
Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta and its congregation are the direct subject of this resolution. It has no legal effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official state recognition to a historic Atlanta church's anniversary and its documented role in the city's civil rights and educational history, without changing any Georgia law or creating obligations for anyone.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount the church's founding in 1866, its early names, locations, and its connection to the founding of Clark Atlanta University and Gammon Theological Seminary.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize the church's history and commend its 160 years of service.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the church.
From the bill
“Central, "The Church at the Heart of the City with the City at Heart," is considered the oldest Black Methodist church in the City of Atlanta.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
Topics
- church anniversary
- Atlanta history
- legislative recognition
- civil rights history