Join Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) for our annual Green Team Summit on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 2-8 p.m. Green Teams, faith leaders, and environmental activists from across Georgia are invited to gather at Northside United Methodist Church for a time of fellowship and shared learning. This year's theme is “Seeding Life.”

This summit aims to cultivate a shared vision for a flourishing world rooted in hope and joy. Participants will learn more about GIPL’s new ReWilding program for sustainable land use, as well as other practical climate solutions, and policy initiatives that will seed new life in their congregations and communities. This year's keynote speaker (to be announced soon) will inspire faith communities to live out a faith that is grounded in active hope, embraces resilient change, and sows the seeds for a healthier, more vibrant world. The summit will also offer a series of workshops that will help equip congregations to build Green Teams, combat climate change through practical climate solutions, and engage in climate advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels.

This year there are three ticket levels: Student, General, and Premium. Student tickets are $10. General Admission tickets are $35 and Premium tickets are $50. All ticket levels include dinner, coffee, light snacks, and a reusable tote. Premium tickets also include a limited edition GIPL T-shirt to wear and share your environmental pride with your community.

Registration closes Sunday, Feb. 9 unless 250 max capacity is reached before that date.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What are transportation options?

  • Driving

    • Address for GPS: 2799 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

    • Parking: The church offers ample on-site parking for attendees.

  • Bus Routes:

    • Take MARTA Bus 37 (Northside Drive) which stops near the church at Northside Dr NW @ Wesley Rd NW. Transfers to this route are available from major MARTA rail stations, such as the Arts Center Station or Buckhead Station.

    • Travel Time: Depending on your starting point, the trip typically takes 45-60 minutes, including transfers.

  • Ride-Sharing Services

    • Services like Uber and Lyft are widely available in Atlanta.

    • Average travel time from central Atlanta is 10-20 minutes, depending on traffic.

  • Biking

    • For shorter distances, biking is an option. However, Northside Drive can be busy, so use caution and bike lanes when available.

  • Walking

    • The church is accessible on foot for those in nearby neighborhoods like Buckhead. However, it may not be practical from farther locations due to Atlanta's layout.

• What are the accommodation options?

  We have secured a block of rooms at the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, which we highly recommend. Here are the details:

  • Room Rate: $129/night for a king room

  • Taxes & Fees: +16.9% taxes and a $5.00 per room, per night Georgia hotel fee

  • Parking: $45/night for valet parking (tax inclusive). A nearby public self-parking deck is also available.

  • Booking Deadline: To guarantee this rate, you must book and hold your reservation with a credit card by January 31, 2025.

  • Cancellation Policy: Reservations can be canceled up to 7 nights before the event without penalty.

  • Availability: Rooms are available from Feb. 21-23, 2025

  Booking Link

  Be sure to book early to secure your room at this special rate!

Are you interested in sponsoring this Summit? Learn more HERE.