The Music and Arts Program At Peachtree Road UMC - PRUMC

We are thrilled to announce that James Kennerley will become the next Director of Music at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in the fall of 2026.

James will follow Scott Atchison, whose extraordinary ministry has shaped the worship and music life of our church and congregation.

An internationally accomplished conductor, organist, composer, and tenor, James brings deep experience in sacred music, choral leadership, and worship. Please join us in welcoming James to Peachtree Road! We look forward to the gifts he will bring to our congregation and community.

Photo by Tim Greenway. Learn more about James at jameskennerley.com.

The Atlanta Summer Organ Festival returns to the Sanctuary at Peachtree Road for an evening with organist Jeremy Filsell. An England native, Jeremy is Director of Music of Christ Church, Episcopal in Bradenton, Florida, a post he assumed in August 2025. His career combined an international recital and teaching career with being director of music at The Church of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Washington DC, Artist-in-residence at Washington National Cathedral, and Professor of Organ at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. From 2019 to 2025, he was Organist and Director of Music at St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, following in the footsteps of illustrious predecessors Gerre Hancock, John Scott, and Daniel Hyde.

Established in 1995 to bring more classical music to the summer season, the festival has been hosted at Peachtree Road since 2002, carrying on a tradition of welcoming both renowned and rising organists. Whether the organ is familiar to you or entirely new, there is room for you here. A dessert reception follows the recital.

This recital opens the Elizabeth B. Stephens International Organ Competition.

Wednesday, June 24, 7:30 to 8:30 pm

The Sanctuary at Peachtree Road

Do you love to sing? Join the PRUMC Chancel Choir for our Volunteer Festival Chorus as we prepare for this year’s Celebration of Freedom service. This is a meaningful opportunity to lift your voice alongside our music ministry and be part of a beloved PRUMC tradition.

Our one rehearsal will take place Tuesday, June 23 from 7:00–9:00 PM in the Music Suite, with refreshments and fellowship beginning at 6:30 PM.

For more information or to sign up, contact Ruth Sommerville at [email protected] or 404.240.8212.

Peachtree Road United Methodist Church welcomes you on Saturday, June 27, 2026, as the Elizabeth B. Stephens International Organ Competition returns for its Final Round Recitals.

Six finalists from Spain, South Korea, the USA, Japan, and China travel to Atlanta to perform on the Great Organ of Peachtree Road. Swipe to meet the artists.

All recitals are free and open to the public.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 10 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 6 PM

This June, PRUMC is honored to welcome the Association of Anglican Musicians to Atlanta for their 60th Annual Conference, Round the Lord in Glory Seated.

On Monday, June 8, we're delighted to host an organ recital in the Sanctuary featuring organist Caroline Robinson on The Great Organ of Peachtree Road.

We are grateful to be part of a week of inspiring liturgies, fellowship, and beautiful music alongside church musicians from across the country.

Recital | 7:30 pm | Sanctuary