The Adventist Community Service (ACS) Department is known for disaster relief and assisting persons in communities that need a helping hand.
The South Atlantic Conference ACS Department, under the leadership of Joshua Nelson, D.Min., is taking community involvement to another level.
In the city of Atlanta, Ga., veganism has become a fad. There are hundreds of vegan chefs, food trucks, gatherings, and restaurants throughout the city. Nelson was inspired to organize a new initiative called the “Vegan Life Festival,” which was meant to combine the vegan culture with a traditional health fair. The event was held in the parking lot of the Conference’s Adventist Book Center.
More than 800 people pre-registered for the event. The attendees enjoyed tasty vegan food from local vendors, on-site massages, consultation from medical professionals, fitness training, music, and games. The event was held to introduce another project, “Life Space: a Hope and Wellness Center.” This project will renovate the portion of the building not occupied by the Adventist Book Center, and turn it into a multi-agency wellness center.
The Vegan Life Festival highlights how community members will be able to come to one place to receive healing services for mind, body, and spirit.
South Atlantic | July 2025
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