As the echoes of Easter Sunday celebrations fade, the Christian community embarks on a journey of profound significance—the 50 Days of Easter. This period continues the joyous proclamation of Christ’s resurrection but also invites us to delve deeper into the essence of our faith, seeking understanding, renewal, and inspiration for how to live out the ways Jesus said we can serve him in the world.
Throughout these 50 days, The Diocese of Atlanta is embarking on a bold initiative—a series of weekly articles that navigate the diocese’s landscape, uncovering stories of hope, resilience, and faith. From urban centers to rural communities, from bustling parishes to quiet chapels, each story encapsulates the essence of Easter—resurrection, redemption, and the promise of new beginnings.
This series transcends both geographical boundaries and denominational lines. We’ll hear tales of individuals who have been transformed by encounters with the divine, witness communities coming together to overcome adversity, and explore the myriad ways the message of Easter is reweaving the fabric of society.
Join this journey through the 50 Days of Easter for stories of triumph over adversity, love overcoming despair, and hope brining light into places of darkness. Together, we’ll explore the richness of our faith and the countless ways in which it inspires us to restore lives in the world around us.
Living a Matthew 25 Life
These and others seeking to follow these principles found a life of purpose, fulfillment, and reward. But they didn’t do it alone and neither do you. You are welcome to join the journey along with 50,000+ followers of Jesus at any of The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta’s 120 worshiping communities in the middle and north Georgia.
Reaching Beyond the Bars
Episcopalians in the Diocese of Atlanta are putting their baptismal covenant to strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being into action by visiting, educating, advocating for, and welcoming home those who are and have been in prison.
Welcoming the Stranger
The Episcopal Church seeks to address issues of global migration and its root causes as the number of displaced people surpasses 100 million worldwide. The Church works to protect the human rights and safety of refugees by supporting the refugee resettlement work of Episcopal Migration Ministries.
Caring for the Least of These
Jesus expressed compassion and called for caring for the poor and marginalized in his ministry and taught his disciples to do the same. Jesus does not mention any criteria of belief or behavior for those cared for, only that his followers care for their physical and...
Feeding the Hungry
Beyond encouraging Christians to be kind and generous to those who are less fortunate these verses point to ways that Christians can live out the virtues of donating food or money to organizations that help feed the hungry.