Rev. Bill Britt

Senior Minister
billb@prumc.org
404.240.8241

Bill is from the small town of Thomaston in middle Georgia and is a graduate of Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta and his Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. He and his wife Wendie have been married for 40 years and have two adult children (Sara and Will). Bill has served churches throughout the North Georgia Conference including Trinity-on-the-Hill UMC in Augusta, Trinity UMC in Cartersville, and the First UMC in Athens. He became the senior minister at Peachtree Road UMC in 2008, and his hobbies include spending time with his three grandchildren, playing classic golf courses, and enjoying time at the beach. He loves to eat barbeque and icebox lemon pie!

Rev. Bill Britt, Senior Minister

Weekly messages to the congregation

Meditate Upon God’s Good Gifts

Have you seen the “Doves of Peachtree Road?” That seems to be a question I am hearing a lot these days. Last Sunday, we dedicated this amazing creation of art designed to help us celebrate our centennial. The doves represent the hope that came when Noah sent the dove out from the ark after the flood, and it returned with an olive branch in its beak. They also represent the presence of the Holy Spirit that alighted upon Jesus at his baptism and remained with him always. I am so grateful for the beautiful addition the doves make to our sanctuary in these days. We are now offering docent-led tours of our sanctuary, and I hope you will take this opportunity to learn more about the doves and other symbols of faith in our sacred space.

November 15, 2024

What Christ Calls Us to Be

At the close of this note, I will offer a pastoral word concerning this week’s Presidential election. But I want to begin with a look back to last Sunday. It was a very good day at Peachtree Road UMC! In our celebration of All Saints Sunday, we called the names of 29 members of our church who have preceded us into death, lighted candles in their memory, and gathered at the Lord’s Table to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Hearing the Great Organ as we sang “For All the Saints” and Tom Walker playing “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes was just what I needed last week. It was a very good day!

November 8, 2024

Abundance in Action

Let me begin this week’s note with an encouragement for you to join me in prayer for those in Florida whose lives are being impacted by Hurricane Milton. Within the last two weeks, we have watched as neighbors to our north, south, and east have experienced the devastating loss of life and property to storms of immense power. One news outlet reported that more than 18 inches of rain fell on St. Petersburg, representing a “more than 1-in-1000 year rainfall for the area.” You have seen the images of destruction, and you know the need is great. United Methodist churches have become community centers in these days to assist in the rescue, relief, and recovery efforts. I want you to know that your generous giving has made a difference.

October 11, 2024

Forward…Together

I really am looking forward to Sunday as we bring our series of messages entitled “Being Christian in a Divided World” to a close. As I re-read Paul’s letters to the churches in Galatia and Philippi this month, I was struck by the way Paul addressed the divisions in the church. First of all, he addressed them. Over the years, I have discovered that many in the church avoid conflict at all costs. They ignore conflict and pretend like it doesn’t exist. Not Paul. He named it and invited the church to address it so it could move forward together.

September 27, 2024

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About Bill

Bill Britt has served as the senior pastor of Peachtree Road since June, 2008. He is a native of Thomaston, Georgia, and a graduate of Stetson University in DeLand, Florida (Bachelor in Arts), Candler School of Theology of Emory University (Master of Divinity), and United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio (Doctor of Ministry).

His previous appointments include Ebenezer UMC in Forsyth (1981-1984), associate minister at Trinity-on-the-Hill UMC in Augusta (1984-1988), Trinity UMC in Cartersville (1988-1997), and the First UMC in Athens (1997-2008).

Bill and his wife Wendie have two children, Sara and Will. Sara is married to Diogo Pereira and they have two children, Lidia and Lucas. Will is married to Gina Kim. Bill enjoys playing golf, reading, and annual family vacations at the beach.