Hey hey! I am officially back in the US of A—where the public restrooms are free, the small talk is unavoidable, and late-night Cook Out tastes like a patriotic hug. I was hoping to come home to warmer weather, but apparently, Atlanta and the UK coordinated temperatures just for me. Still, it feels so good to be back and jump straight into the holiday spirit! In this week’s episode of the City on Purpose Podcast, we’re walking you through all the things to do around town—from Skate the Station and the Epicurean Christmas Tree Lighting to Fernbank After Dark: Gin-gle Bells, the Young Adult Advent Retreat, Wreaths Across America service day, and Sunday Mass & Lunch. Our Featured Find takes us down to Macon for the Christmas Light Extravaganza, where four glowing sections and a soundtrack from local artists turn downtown into a full-on Christmas wonderland. We’re also sharing job and volunteer opportunities, including new roles at Passion City Church’s sixstepsrecords and the Couple to Couple League, for anyone wanting to put their gifts to work. For your earbuds, we highlight Kyle’s powerful conversion story on Honest to God and wrap things up with our Sunday Sermon Series—quick hits from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Bishop Konzen, Andy Stanley, Louie Giglio, and Adrien Christian. It’s your five-minute, joy-filled guide to living with purpose during Advent—brought to you with a little AI help and a lot of heart. Don’t forget to download, follow, and subscribe so you never miss what’s happening in the city

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