Where: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 2855 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Hotel/Accommodations
Hyatt Centric Atlanta Buckhead 3301 Lenox Square Parkway NE Atlanta, GA 30326 Nights available: July 3-12, 2025 Average nightly rate: $185/night plus taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn and Suites Atlanta Buckhead 3092 Piedmont Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30305 Nights available: July 6-11, 2025 Average nightly rate: $104/night plus taxes and fees Note: There is a $10/day parking fee at this hotel
On the Road – Atlanta: Schedule of Events As of January 30, 2025: Schedule is subject to change in the coming weeks, but should follow the structure as a whole:
July 7 – Day 1: 3:00 pm Registration 4:15 pm Welcome 4:30 pm Keynote, Part 1 5:45 pm Evening Prayer 6:30 pm Concert, followed by reception
July 8 – Day 2: 8:00 am Morning Prayer 8:30 am Breakfast (included) 9:00 am Welcome 9:15 am Keynote, Part 2 10:15 am Break 10:30 am Workshops 12:00 pm Lunch (included) 1:00 pm Reading Session 2:30 pm Workshops 4:00 pm Closing Mass with recommitment/blessing
The Extra Beat: Civil Rights Walking Tour
Early participants of NPM On the Road: Atlanta are invited to join a walking tour through history on the morning of July 7, exploring some of Atlanta’s most iconic Civil Rights landmarks like the historic Catholic Shrine, Our Lady of Lourdes, the Sweet Auburn Market & District of downtown as well as a visit to the famous Ebenezer Baptist Church and the Dr. King Center, all using the Atlanta Street Car as our chariot.
This optional experience is available before the start of our 2-day event and has limited spots available.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a walking tour and will require registrants to be able to walk for 10-15 minutes at a time, ride public transportation, and possibly climb up to 20 steps.
Fee: $25
Keynote: A Pilgrim of Hope: Answering the Call Through Music (Presented by Iván Díaz)
Workshops
From Stage to Ambo: Knowing the Difference, Celebrating Both (Ed Bolduc)
Sing It, Pray It: Staying Present in the Liturgy as Cantors, Leaders, and Members of the Music Ministry (Jane Jackson)
Keeping the Black Catholic Church Alive, Empowering the Next Generation (Ashley Morris)
Fostering Unconditional Welcome in Our Ministry (Dónal Noonan)
Concert: Atlanta Hymn Sing
Lift every voice and sing in Atlanta this summer! Our 2-day event will include a hymn sing featuring talented conductors and other musicians from the Atlanta area to lead us in song. It will be a concert to shake the rafters!