Cry
“With my whole heart I cry…” for: Atatiana Jefferson, Botham Shem Jean, Anthony Hill, Terence Crutcher, Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, Walter Scott, Eric Harris, Jemel Roberson, Jimmy Atchison, DeAndre Ballard, Robert Lawrene White, Ramarley Graham, Manuel...
A Second Change for Georgians
Georgia has the highest rate of correctional control facilities in the nation, yet no matter how long ago the conviction occurred, Georgia’s laws do not allow expungement. Under current Georgia law, only arrests that did not lead to a conviction, and certain...
Show Up for Shabbat 2019
Join the American Jewish Committee in honoring the memory of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims and standing up to antisemitism and all forms of hate by participating in the nationwide #ShowUpForShabbat campaign. Last year, on October 27, we witnessed...Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
Please join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, as we celebrate a culture that has greatly enriched our nation. Over the next four weeks, we will devote time and space on our public platforms to highlight and honor descendants from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean...
City
“Seek the peace of the city. Pray for peace in the city. Your peace is tied up in the peace of the city.” This is what God told Jeremiah. There’s no real well-being until well-being reaches all segments of the population. This idea runs counter to our gated community...
Strengthening Bonds Between the Diocese of Atlanta and the Episcopal Church in Cuba
By Harry Groce In July 2019, I had the incredible opportunity to complete my third trip to the island nation in the context of my Episcopalian faith. For the past year, I have had the pleasure of working under the auspices of The Rev. Dr. Donna Mote, Missioner for...
News from Day1: Kirkpatrick to Preach
The Rev. Nathan Kirkpatrick, managing director of Leadership Education at Duke University Divinity School and head of Alban at Duke in Durham, N.C., will be the featured preacher on “Day 1” Nov. 3. Kirkpatrick’s sermon “We Are All God’s Children Now,” is drawn from...
Just Gift
God gave Timothy many gifts. The gift of a mother and grandmother who passed on their sincere faith to him. The gift of clarity: “God did not give us a spirit of fear.” And the gifts of power, love and self-discipline. Also translated as ability, love and sanity....