The Collective

About this church

The Collective meets at Virginia-Highland Church in Atlanta on the first and third Sundays of each month at 5:00 p.m. Worship includes Kids Church and is followed by a free community meal. Street parking is available on Virginia Avenue and Ponce de Leon Place, with additional parking across the street at Virginia-Highland Elementary School. Clothing is casual, and the church explicitly tells visitors to wear whatever feels comfortable.

Founded in August 2023, The Collective calls itself a church without walls for spiritual refugees, organized around radical love, liberation, meaningful relationships, worship, service, and justice. Children are treated as full participants who deserve space for stories, songs, hands-on activities, curiosity, and honest questions. Weekly StoryGroups meet in homes, bars, service settings, and advocacy spaces, blending friendship and reflection with action in the city. Because in-person worship occurs only twice a month, visitors should check the published gathering dates rather than assuming every Sunday follows the same schedule.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Current gathering schedule and church welcome · Parking, dress, and worship details · Children's spiritual formation · Founding story and church values

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Free community meal — immediately after worship

Location