As Jesus teaches in the synagogue he is interrupted by a man with an “unclean spirit.” When we see those two words in scripture it means a demonic spirit. A spirit that is not love. A spirit that opposes God. A spirit that harms the community and the host. Unclean...
Episcopal Youth Community’s Happening Steering Committee shares this special online service for our Diocese. The service includes readings, reflections, testimonies, and virtual choirs all led by the young people of our diocese. It is a reminder that you are...
Simon and Andrew “immediately” dropped their net and joined Jesus’ friend making campaign. To my mind, either Jesus was exceedingly compelling, or their discontent with their occupation was peaking or both? Sometimes we can think of these bible stories in too pristine...
Path to Shine®, a mentoring and tutoring program for elementary school children in Georgia, wants you to donate $28 for the 28 days of February. Donations to “Share the Love 2021” will allow Path to Shine® to provide a celebration for graduating 5th graders and...
“Hello Darling Today I find myself a long way from you and the children. I am at the State Prison in Reidsville which is about 230 miles from Atlanta. They picked me up from the DeKalb jail about 4 ’0 clock this morning. I know this whole experience is very difficult...
AN EXCERPT FROM BISHOP WRIGHT’S ANNUAL COUNCIL ADDRESS “2020 has distinguished itself in heartbreaking ways. The COVID pandemic rages on, the pandemic of racism continues to infect our lives and our institutions, and then there is our political life. What we do...
Be like the wise men who brought Jesus gifts this year. 1. Follow your star. Where is the star of your heart leading you? Yes, I know COVID has complicated everything but really, follow your star. 2. Take a journey. Even if it is virtual, go somewhere new. We are...
The following statement was issued January 7, 2021, by The Right Reverend Robert C. Wright, 10th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. Official Statement Yesterday’s events at our National Capitol have shocked, saddened, and infuriated us. We were dismayed to...
The Office of Government Relations for The Episcopal Church is asking for help to stop the progression of oil and gas exploration in the critical ecosystem of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. The Trump administration announced that it will initiate the...
