Herbert Buffington, a native of Atlanta, holds degrees from Duke University and the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University. European study was at the Vienna International Music Center and the Hochschule für Musik in Vienna, Austria. Nationally recognized for his artistry and skill in organ improvisation, he won Second Prize in the American Guild of Organists National Competition in Organ Improvisation in 2010. His work has been featured many times on Minnesota Public Radio’s “Performance Today” and American Public Media’s “Pipedreams.”

Mr. Buffington is an Artist Affiliate teaching organ performance at Reinhardt University. He served for twenty-five years as Organist and Associate Choir Director at the historic Peachtree Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in midtown Atlanta.

Location, Parking, Wayfinding

Grace Church is located at the corner of Boulevard NE and Washington St SE in Gainesville. map

Parking is available in two lots located off Brenau Avenue, with handicap spaces in the lot at the corner of Brenau Avenue and Boulevard. Free street parking is also available.

You may enter through the main church doors facing Boulevard (directly under the bell tower), though our St. Francis Garden (handicap accessible) at the corner of the Brenau/Boulevard corner parking lot, or via the small stairway at Washington Street. Click here for an interactive map of parking and entrances.

Greeters and/or ushers will be available to welcome you to Grace Church, offer assistance, and answer any questions you may have.

For Your Comfort

Assistive listening devices are available for those who are hearing-impaired. There are also cushions available to make the wooden pews a bit more comfortable. Please ask an usher.

Please give us a call at 770-536-0126 if there are questions we can answer about the concert at Grace Church!