Sep 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
We lament the stark joylessness that marks our present time. We decry angry political rhetoric which rages while fissures widen within society along racial, economic, educational, religious, cultural and generational lines. We refuse to look away as poverty, cruelty...
Sep 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
On September 28, 2016, Archdeacon Carole Maddux was awarded the 2016 Community Impact Award by Georgians for a Heathy Future. In their explanation for why she was chosen, Georgians for a Healthy Future wrote this: “Carole Maddux lives and breathes health care...
Sep 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Presbyters of the Diocese gathered for their annual conference at the Rock Eagle 4-H Conference Center in Eatonton, GA September 26-28, 2016. In speaking to the presbyters, Bishop Wright said that part of the purpose of the conference is to take the time to...
Sep 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Rich never noticed Lazarus’ agony. His sickness. His hunger. Rich was comfortable. He ate well, dressed fine, died and went to Hell. There, Rich finally saw Lazarus. Maybe hell is finally seeing. Maybe hell is being near to God, totally enveloped in love and now,...
Sep 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
On September 22, 2016, The Candler School of Theology awarded Robert (Bob) N. Clarke and Allan Sandlin with the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award for Lifetime Achievement. Clarke has dedicated over 60 years to the church through music and education ministries, and even...
Sep 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
September 15, 2016, Chicago, IL – The Center for Faith and Service, based out of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL, announced today the fourth annual list of Seminaries that Change the World (STCTW). STCTW highlights a select group of seminaries...
Sep 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Volunteer teams are needed to gut flooded homes in Louisiana. We need your help NOW. The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana is sending out teams to gut and rebuild the thousands of homes affected by the August 2016 flood.Learn More...
Sep 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Through the love and generosity of congregations throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, the Church of the Common Ground will soon celebrate its 10th Anniversary.As a worshiping community on the streets of downtown Atlanta, Church of the Common Ground was “born”...
Sep 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Diocese of Atlanta Commission on LGBTQ Ministry will be involved in three events over Pride Weekend. The first is the Annual Integrity Atlanta Pride Eucharist held on October 6 at 7:30pm at All Saints’ Atlanta, 634 W Peachtree ST, Atlanta, GA...
Sep 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
We are pleased to announce that Sally Paris has been re-appointed Campus Missioner to serve our Kennesaw State University students. Sally is a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a Religious Studies Minor....
