Ormewood Church

Ormewood Church We are a neighborhood church cultivating a shared community of curiosity, spirituality, and belonging in southeast Atlanta.

Nearly a year to the date after the former Ormewood Park Presbyterian Church shuttered its doors with 15 remaining members, there are signs of new life at the historic sanctuary on Delaware Avenue. Ormewood Park residents, surrounding neighbors, families of the Ormewood School, and fans of the well-loved Ormewood Dog Yard gathered on multiple occasions throughout the spring and summer of 2016 in pot-luck style community meetings to discuss the fate of that 1071 Delaware Avenue property after the closing of the church, which is owned by the Presbyterian Church USA [PC(USA)]. The voice and vision of the people came in no uncertain terms -- to keep this geographical Ormewood Park center as a neighborhood community gathering place that prioritizes nearby residents while offering refreshing and creative new ways for neighbors to engage with one another, and for some, with their faith. And so, per the vision of the community, a seed for a brand new church plant was sown. Through the late summer, fall, and winter, a group of 12 Ormewood Park and nearby residents of all backgrounds met to dream and discuss how a new church could look in our neighborhood. These 12, with the loose guidance of the Greater Atlanta Presbytery, drafted and published an advertisement for an organizing pastor followed by months of interviews, listening to sermons, and late nights of discussion, disagreement, and eventual unanimity over pots of coffee in the depths of the church, overlooking the Dog Yard. This groundwork culminates on March 15, as Jenelle Holmes accepts the call as the first organizing pastor of this new “Ormewood Church.”

Formerly on staff at Trinity Presbyterian Church in North Atlanta, and with degrees from Whitworth University and Emory’s Candler School of Theology, Jenelle “grew up running amok in the neighborhoods of Washington State,” hiking, kayaking, and beach-combing the Puget Sound. She is an avid reader, wife, mother of two plus a dog (to her credit for those who love the Dog Yard) and cat (jury still out on this verdict), and she has impressed with what has been perceived as a “quiet revolutionary” spirit. Most of all, she is a neighbor.

“Being attentive and loving in the space where I live seems like a worthy calling,” Jenelle says. “Being a good neighbor is at the heart of the Gospel, and what a better place to start than your own front porch.”

We are all excited to begin the slow and steady work of building a faith community and creating a space where we can be a neighbor to all. For questions or further information about Ormewood Church or its timeline in the coming months, please contact [email protected] or follow along on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OrmewoodChurch.

Buen Camino to our pilgrims journeying on the Camino Frances this week! Many steps, reflection, connection, and a decent...
10/12/2026

Buen Camino to our pilgrims journeying on the Camino Frances this week! Many steps, reflection, connection, and a decent amount of jamon await our dear friends along their way.

If you've ever wanted to walk the Camino, we typically organize a trip most years - reach out! Our pilgrims consist of church members, family members, and friends alike!

Celebrating nine years of worshipping together and kicking off the first week of our October sermon series "Waking Up." ...
10/04/2026

Celebrating nine years of worshipping together and kicking off the first week of our October sermon series "Waking Up." Fittingly, this week was Spirituality as Presence, and we dove into the presence of the Divine and the significance of our own presence and the presence of others. Nine years of Waking Up to presence together - a constant practice and a rich blessing. 🙏✨

📸: Courtney Anne Henry

Happy October, the best month of the year in Ormewood Park! Not only is Ormewood Church celebrating 9 years of worshippi...
10/01/2026

Happy October, the best month of the year in Ormewood Park! Not only is Ormewood Church celebrating 9 years of worshipping together on Sunday, October 4 (happy birthday to us!!), we have the Makers Festival the weekend of October 10 AND the best neighborhood Halloween celebration in Atlanta to wrap up the month. But those are just the anchors of the month - in the meantime we have so many gatherings planned, including some solid new Ormewood Club options like contra dancing and a bi-weekly grief group.

Plus, for anyone interested in learning more about our Childrens Ministry, we have a gathering and informational session coming up on Sunday, October 4. All of these details and more can be found on the Ormewood Church calendar at ormewoodchurch.org.

We can't wait to watch the neighborhood come alive with spooky decor over the next couple weeks. Hooray for October in Ormewood! 🎃🍬🐈‍⬛👻

We look forward to gathering with our neighbor congregations next Sunday, Sept. 27!
09/21/2026

We look forward to gathering with our neighbor congregations next Sunday, Sept. 27!

Church is just better when the grass is your pew and the neighborhood dogs are wandering by.

Holy Comforter is teaming up with our neighboring churches for a joint service at Grant Park this Sunday at 11am. We talk about building an inclusive community and breaking down barriers, so stepping outside our own four walls puts those values into practice. Gathering in a public space alongside other local congregations gives us a chance to build genuine solidarity and connect directly with the people we share this city with.

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, claim a patch of grass, and come be part of a much larger neighborhood gathering.

Happy 20th to The Ormewood School, an incredible pillar in our neighborhood! Ormewood Church is here today in part becau...
09/18/2026

Happy 20th to The Ormewood School, an incredible pillar in our neighborhood! Ormewood Church is here today in part because of how strongly this neighborhood wanted to keep the school here 10 years ago, and we have been so grateful for the partnership ever since. Thank you to Cindy Cahalen, the staff, and all the amazing families who have supported this school and formed the heartbeat of our campus every schoolday morning and afternoon. Cheers and congratulations!

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1071 Delaware Avenue SE
Atlanta, GA
30316

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