Pathways is the quarterly journal of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. It is published spring, summer, fall and winter. While each 28-page issue has a different theme, news of our diocese and the wider church is included.
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Good news!
Episcopal Communicators gives awards of excellence to Pathways
Pathways, the Diocese of Atlanta quarterly journal, received three Awards of Excellence for diocesan newsletters - for writing, graphic design and overall excellence - from the Episcopal Communicators, who met in Seattle April 18-12. The awards were for work done in 2007. Read more.
Current edition
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Your Money and Your Faith
"A Changed Heart" by Bishop J. Neil Alexander, Focus: "Money Talks" with the Rev. Claiborne Jones, the Rev. Hunt Priest, Sarah Carson and the Rev. John Sewak Ray; First Person: "Money in the Monastery" by the Rev. Canon William Bennett; Profile: Money Pastor Maggie Kulyk; Viewpoint: "Money Can Get in the Way of Healthy Relationships" by the Rev. Eloise Hally; Stories: Faith Stories from Tough Times" by Bebe Bahnsen and Muriel Diguette; Leadership: "Christian Stewardship Opens a Path to Peace" by Nan Ross; Spotlight: "Teaching Children About Money" by Nancy Eubanks; Churchwide: "Union of Black Episcopalians Marks 40th Year" and "Churches May Benefit from Guidance during Campaign"; Reflection: "Scaling Back to the Essentials" by Elizabeth Scupham
Past editions
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The Ministry of Music
"A Song Worth Singing" by Bishop J. Neil Alexander, Focus:"Creativity That Never Ends" by the Rev. Patricia Templeton, Tamara Albrecht: "Thriving on New Work," Centennial: "The Importance of Remembering" by the Rev. Canon Charles M. Roper, Profile: Maestro William Fred Scott, Feature: "King of Instruments Finds a Home at Grace" by Nan Ross, "The Mystery of Taize" by Barbara Allen, Spotlight: "St. Paul's Has Formula for Success" by Janita Poe, Viewpoint: "A Day in the Life of a Church Musician" by Joanne Brown, Churchwide: "Archbishop, bishops meet hoping to avoid schism". Plus resources, people, destinations and marketplace.
A Century of Worship and Mission
"Worship and Mission Define Us" by Bishop J. Neil Alexander, Focus: "The Mother Church" by Nan Ross, Viewpoint: "Saints and Sinners" - A Diocesan History by the late Bishop Bennett Sims, Centennial: Presiding Bishop's Visit to Cap Yearlong Celebration, Profile" R.P.M. Bowden: Lifelong Churchman, "Return to Zion: Pre-Civil War Church Restored," History: 9 Bishops Guide Diocese, Leave Special Imprint," Viewpoint: "Be Living Stones: The Child Heritage Circle" by Archdeacon Charles Gearing, Stories: "Tales of Two Women" by Barbara Allen, Churchwide: "Becoming a Global Family" by Deacon James M. Rosenthal, Reflection: "Centennial" by Kendall Lockerman. Plus resources, destinations and marketplace
Telling the Good News Today: Communication and the Church
"Be Tellers of the Good News of Jesus" by Bishop Alexander; Focus: "Telling the Good News in the Third Millennium" by Nan Ross; Viewpoint: "Communication Patterns Stick with Us" by the Rev. Eloise Hally; Profile: Peter Wallace, "Broadcasting the Word"; First Person: "Food Talks" by Barbara Allen; Diocese: "Acolytes Gather" photos by Paul Holbrook; "New Institute to Equip Laity" by Nan Ross; Ministers: "Parish Communicators -- Enhancing Parish Life: Robert Harrell and Jennifer Williams" by Nan Ross; Viewpoint: "God Still Speaks to Us ... in Our Dreams" by Darby Christopher; "The Marriage Journey" by Ralph Patrick; Churchwide: "First Landing at Jamestown," Internet Initiatives Introduce Variety in Episcopal Web Sites" by Nan Ross; Reflection: "Duck and Honey" by the Rev. Anne Meroney.
Spring 2007
Beyond Our Borders: Global Mission and Outreach
"Perhaps God is Calling You" by Bishop Alexander; Focus: "A Vision Beyond Ourselves: Atlanta-Central Tanganyika partnership a positive step uniting Anglican Communion" by Patricia Templeton; "On a Mission: Missionaries Sandy and Martin McCann" by Allison Kennedy; Profile: "Joe Iarocci: Committed to CARE-ing"; First Person: Walk Beside Me by Gini Peterson; Viewpoint: "How We Are Fighting Extreme Poverty" by Debra Metzgar Shew; Ministers: Gail & Ranny Moulton - "Working to Make Things Better" by John Mark Parker; Stories: "On Second Thought: Mission Trips that Changed Lives" by Barbara Allen; Churchwide: The Episcopal Church and the MDGs; Reflection: Stations of the Cross for Global Justice and Reconciliation
Outreach:
Conveying the Love of Christ through Community Ministries
"Out of the Hearts of Faithful People" by Bishop Alexander; Episcopal Charities Foundation: "Loving Neighbors One by One" by Patricia Templeton; Viewpoint: "A Deacon's Word and Voice are as Important as Her Example" by Carol Maddux; Profile: Volunteer and Professor Norma Givens; First Person: "Calling Forth Apostles" by Vicky Partin; "Launching a New Century of Mission and Ministry" by Debra Metzgar Shew; Ministers: "Autumn Faire Brings out the Best" by Ken Kimsey; Stories: "The Invisible Parish: Ministry among the Incarcerated" by Barbara Allen; "First Female Leader Calls Church to Service, Shalom" by Mary Frances Schjonberg; Poetry from Emmaus House by Daniel Brown
Children and Youth Ministries
"Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: It's Amazing" by Nan Ross, "St. Laurence Education: A Ministry of Hope" by the Rev. Edith Woodling, "On Being a Godparent" by the Rev. Canon Louis C. Schueddig, Profile: Lynn Tesh Alexander -- Healer and Helper, Lay Professionals: People with a Calling," "Pilgrimage to Rio: Youth Program Links Countries, Anglicans" by Debra Daugherty, "The Spirituality in Parenthood" by Lisa White Persons, "Getting Their Kid Fix: Working with Children" by Barbara Allen, "Bishops Choose a Holy Woman" by Kay Collier McLaughlin, Reflection: How to Teach Peace, Kids4Peace" by Wendy Guiles Trombetta
The Interior Journey: Adult Formation and Spiritual Growth
"Sunday School for Grown-Ups: Why Adult Education Matters for Episcopalians" and "Finding Theology at the Movies" by the Rev. Patricia Templeton, "Taking the Bible Seriously But Not Always Literally" by the Very Rev. Sam Candler, Profile: Master Teacher John Westerhoff, "Healing Education: Battling Life's Biggest Fear" by the Rev. King Oehmig, "Come Apart and Rest Awhile: A Retreat from Daily Demands is Good for the Soul" by Lalor Cadley, "What Is Spiritual Direction? Is It for You?" by the Rev. Lynnsay Buehler, "Education for Ministry: It's a Big Eye-Opener" by Barbara Allen, Reflection: "Beholding: The Essence of Love" by the Rev. Anne Elizabeth Swiedler
Mission and Evangelism "Where Do We Grow from Here?"
Profile: The Rev. Canon Isaias Rodriguez; "Exodus Again" by the Rev. Robert Wright, "New International Congregation Brings Together Cross-section of Cultures" by the Rev. John Sewak Ray; "The Episcopal Church Welcomes You, and Then?" by the Rev. Rob Wood, "Church Impressions: Choosing a Church Might be a Lot Like Falling in Love" by Barbara Allen, Reflection: "When Words Fail Come and See?" by the Rev. Dena S. Berl, "E-Mail Phenomenon Provides a Clever Welcome" by Nan Ross
From our readers!
Thank you for writing and sharing your thoughts. Please continue to do so; we'd appreciate story ideas too! Write to the editor, Nan Ross. Here are some of the messages we've received since launching our publication in early 2006:
"My first edition arrived today. With a cat in my lap, more junk mail than I deserve, I spotted the intriguing cover of Pathways. I read it from start to finish and was very impressed with the quality of all. Even the color ads were an invitation to read. Thank you and those who contributed for a publication we can be proud of and look forward to reading."
Cordially,
Jacqueline Stewart
Cathedral of St. Philip
"Congratulations on the publication of the first edition of Pathways. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I hope that my church, Nativity in Fayetteville GA , will incorporate some of the ideas and suggestions. Keep up the good work!"
Tracy Schulz
"I just finished reading Pathways first issue. It's just wonderful. I am thrilled for you and for all of us. Classy, colorful, interesting. Congratulations."
Blessings,
(The Rev.) Anne Elizabeth Swiedler
St. David's, Roswell
"I just looked through your edition of Pathways and I think you've done a wonderful job! I read Robert Wright's "Exodus again" and really liked it, as well as the one called 'Church Impressions.' Well done! Beautiful!"
Alix Dorr
Virginia Theological Seminary
"I just received Pathways and I love it. I most appreciate the variety of writing. (namely the columnists.) Keep up the good work and let me know if you ever need any freelancing from Columbus. Great magazine!"
Allison Kennedy
Columbus Ledger-Inquirer
"We received our first issue of Pathways today and want to congratulate you on a fine publication and will look forward to future issues. And, yes, we are on the e-mail list for Connecting so keep up-to-date through it also."
Barbara and John Lundberg
"I have just read Pathways from cover to cover. A most excellent journal most beautifully presented- full of thought- stimulating content. I look forward to receiving future editions. I am a lifelong Anglican, a British expatriot and member of St. Mark's LaGrange for the past 35 years."
Peace and warmest thanks,
Michael Lock
"Congratulations on the new Pathways! It's perfect! Would it be possible for me to get more copies --as many as 25 -- for our parish? You can mail them to me at The Episcopal Church of the Advent, Madison, Georgia. Right now I have only 5 copies -- and I know more people will want them."
Thanks,
(The Rev.) Loree Reed
"I would like to compliment you for the fine job done for the Church. I am a member of St. James Church, Clayton, Ga. I am down here in Stockbridge, but I attend St. Simon's Church. Again, I really enjoyed the Pathways."
RLM
"I just wanted to commend you on Pathways, which arrived last week in cold and snowy Minnesota. What an exceptional publication -- positive, faithful, easy to read, full of good news. This is an example of all that is right with the Episcopal Church, and for that I'm grateful. Thank you!!
"PS: I just felt happy looking at Pathways -- all the new growth, the planning, the energy. Plus it's easy to read, which is not true of all of our church communications these days. And color! How fun. I'm glad you sent it to everyone."
The Rev. Lindsay Hardin Freeman
Editor, Vestry Papers (published by the Episcopal Church Foundation)
"I have just finished reading the current issue of Pathways 'cover to cover.' Thank you for a meaningful and helpful journal!"
Peggy Barnett
Church of the Mediator, Washington, GA
"I commend you very heartily on Pathways, which I very much enjoy looking at and reading and which I think looks very attractive and inviting and is very informative and enriching."
Dr. Laura Dabundo
Marietta, Ga.
