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Linger

“There is no fear in love,” says the bible.  Which means, Freud is wrong when he says, “…religion is simply an illusion that offers consolation.” Love casts out fear because, “…religiously serious people do not seek and do not find consolation in their faith....

Episcopal Asset Map: New Look and Enhanced Powers

Episcopal Relief and Development has launched a new, improved version of the Asset Map. In addition to collecting information about worshiping communities, schools and ministries of The Episcopal Church, site enhancements empower Episcopalians to better share...

Good

There’s so much that’s good about Jesus! Because of him, in no way, am I allowed to see myself as an ultimate waste of space.  Through him, I gain a perspective that everything around me is valuable…that everything is really gift. By his example, we understand...

ECF Grants $88,875 to Fight Poverty and Oppression Locally

Atlanta, GA, April 17, 2018 — Today the Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia (ECF) announces it will grant $88,875 to five organizations that are lifting people from poverty and oppression in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. The grants – which...

DIOCESE OF ATLANTA AT GENERAL CONVENTION

The 79th General Convention of the Episcopal ChurchJuly 5-13, 2018, Austin, TexasI get excited and energized during the buildup to General Convention and then going where Episcopalians from 109 dioceses that are in 17 countries worship, work, discuss issues and are...

Creation Story Quilts at St. James, Marietta

Last summer we began planning the first unit of study – Creation- for the upcoming year in children’s Christian Education at St. James, Marietta. An idea began to form after a discussion with St. James parishioners Cari Edwards and Alice Heilker, both...

The Annual Emmaus House Gala

You’re Invited to Celebrate the Spirit of Emmaus HouseJoin special guests Bishop Robert Wright and Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright for a music-filled evening as we celebrate the hard work our neighbors and dedicated partners have done for Peoplestown. This year, we are offering...

4

What we believe is on display when we worship. When we worship, we use 4 pieces of Scripture. Though it’s a complicated thing, we believe God speaks through the Bible! Will Willimon says, “A congregation is Christian to the degree that it is confronted by and attempts...

News from Day 1: Kimberly S. Jackson to Preach

News from “Day 1”® The national weekly ecumenical radio program produced by the Alliance for Christian MediaContact: Peter Wallace, 404-815-0258, pwallace@day1.orgOr Ethel Ware Carter, 404-418-6770, ewcarter@day1.org The Rev. Kimberly S. Jackson,...