Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
God told “Joshua, today I roll away the reproach of Egypt.” This means God is doing three things, rolling away: 1) the disgrace of being slaves in Egypt. 2) the shame of the Egyptians laughing at them and their God. 3) the shame of not being circumcised–a sign...
Mar 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Some imagine a relationship with Jesus as one without much accountability. What Jesus actually said, was, “…a man planted a fig tree and he came looking for fruit….” The story ends with the tree getting one more year and new fertilizer to bear fruit or it will...
Mar 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Are you interested in exploring ministry? Do you wish to live out your discipleship on the street? Would you like a summer ‘job’ that is very different from ‘work’?The InternshipFull-time, 10 weeks, $2000 StipendWork with a cohort of young adults (age 18-28)Full...
Mar 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Campus ministries in Macon and Atlanta are among 21 from across The Episcopal Church selected to receive grants for innovative programs.In Macon, The Episcopal and Lutheran Campus Fellowship, will use its $4,850 grant to connect international and LGBTQ...
Mar 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Registration is now open for “Love God, Love Neighbor: Advocacy in Action,” a two-day interactive training for clergy and laity interested in developing or improving their advocacy skills and having the opportunity to advocate directly to members of Congress and their...
Mar 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
In 2015, the United Thank Offering (UTO) Board began an internship program for young women, named for the organization’s founder, Julia Chester Emery. This program supports the work of UTO in addition to participating in the work of a local ministry. UTO is...
Mar 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Interpreters for members of the congregation who are deaf are regularly scheduled for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday services and for other services and events upon request. Interpreters have been provided for DOK meetings, Epiphany, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter...
Mar 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
In a moment of doubt, God told Abraham to go outside and count the stars. God did this, it seems, because nothing breaks our sad resignation and lack of imagination like connecting to God’s vastness. Big is who God is. And, big is who God is calling us to be....
Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Jesus is baptized then, “he is led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness.” His baptism gift was knowing he was God’s own and God was pleased in him. The best part of his baptism gift was the gift he found in his wilderness. Wildernesses come to all of us....
Mar 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Episcopalians and friends concerned about all of God’s creation are invited to join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry in pledging to take action to protect and renew God’s world and all who call it home. The goal is to gather at least 1,000 pledges with concrete,...
