Conference Papers
These papers were presented at the Annual Theological Conferences sponsered by "The Journal from the Radical Reformation" and Atlanta Bible College, Morrow, Georgia. The Conferences take place at the beautiful Simpsonwood Confernece Center located in the heart of Metro Atlanta and provide a warm and friendly environment for all who are interested in learning the truth of the Scriptures. All are free to attend regardless of denominational beliefs. For more information contact Dr. Anthony Buzzard at
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Nature
Located among 227 wooded acres along the Chattachoochee River, The Lodge
at Simpsonwood truly offers seclusion in the heart of Atlanta. Enjoy
quiet walks along three miles of wooded trails. Or take advantage of our
seasonal outdoor swimming pool, play a game of tennis, or enjoy some
volleyball and basketball with friends and family. Our large athletic
field is ideal for groups of all sizes!
History
The Gift of Land
The land that is now called Simpsonwood is land on which "Miss Ludie"
Simpson's family farm was located. Ludie Simpson taught in the Atlanta
and the Gwinnett County school systems until the age of 70 and returned
to Norcross after her retirement from the Atlanta Public Schools to
live.
She decided in 1971, at the age of 84, to give the land to the
Presbyterian Church. The Presbyterian Church could not agree to the
condition that the land always be kept in tact and Miss Simpson
approached the United Methodist Church with her offer.
The offer was accepted on her terms and the North Georgia Conference
of the United Methodist Church first opened the doors of Simpsonwood on
June 19, 1985.
Her vision was on to keep the land so that all people could enjoy
God's beautiful creation. Miss Simpson died April 29, 1975 without
seeing Simpsonwood developed. She is buried with her mother in the Mount
Carmel United Methodist Church cemetery in Norcross, Georgia.
The Chapel
 A beautiful chapel that can seat 100, the North Georgia Conference
had conversed with Miss Simpson to build an English style field chapel
near her family's home-site that is named in memory of her mother,
Elizabeth Jane Sanders Simpson.
The Christ Doors
The beautiful hand carved Christ doors were installed at the entrance
of the Rollins Center in 1987 and were a gift presented by Lucille and
Arnold Hughey.
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