The Marietta Campmeeting—a revival dating back to 1837, shortly after the creation of Cobb County—is back for its 186th rendition.
The Marietta Campground (2325 Roswell Road, across from East Cobb United Methodist Church). once again will hold a variety of worship services, socials and other events from Friday through July 21, with a variety of local faith communities taking part
A kickoff picnic is Friday from 6-7 p.m. (you’re asked to bring a side dish to share), followed by a worship service at 7:30 p.m. featuring music from the East Cobb Baptist Church Choir and a sermon from that church’s pastor, Rev. Johnny Foster.
Daily services will be held daily at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. featuring guest speakers and musicians, as well as many other events during the week for children and adults.
You can view the full schedule by clicking here. The public is invited to most of those events, although there are special tentholders meetings for long-time attendees.
The host church is East Cobb UMC, but the Campmeeting has become multi-denominational.
Other congregations involved this year include Mt. Bethel Church, Eastwood Baptist Church, Norcross First Global Methodist Church, Eastside Baptist Church, Piedmont Church and Hope Church.
Music guests include the Sounds of Jericho Gospel Quartet, Norcross First Global Methodist Church Gospel Hymnsing, East Cobb UMC Choir, Stonebridge Worship, Travis Cottle and Gospel Singers, Hope Church Worship Team, Riverstone Worship Team, The Nelons, Barry Lancaster and the Campmeeting Trio.<
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