Christ Church was founded on March 5, 1825, by a reverend named Lot Jones who was on a missionary tour of Georgia, according to the Georgia Historical Society. At the time of Christ Church’s founding, Macon was in its infancy. It had been created two years before as a frontier town after the U.S. government forcibly removed the Creek Indians from their native land, according to the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
The Rev. Canon Dr. Angela F. Shepherd is the seventh rector of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church – Atlanta, GA, a congregation deeply committed to radical hospitality, social justice, Christian formation, worship, and music.
The University of the South’s School of Theology in Sewanee, Tennessee, hosted a panel discussion on the opportunities and challenges The Episcopal Church faces in a contemporary cultural landscape.
The Rev. Bonnie Underwood was ordained to the priesthood in 2015 in the Diocese of Atlanta. She initially serving as an Associate Rector at Holy Spirit in Cumming, then as the Rector at All Saints, Warner Robins in 2018.
Christ Episcopal Church is a congregation of The Diocese of Atlanta located in Macon. Founded in 1825, Christ Church is the oldest church in Macon and in The Diocese of Atlanta.
The Rev. Karen Evans is Priest Associate for Pastoral Care at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Atlanta. She has been an Episcopal priest for 35+ years.
The Offices of The Bishop is excited to welcome Malachi Robinson as the first Ministry Intern. As Ministry Intern, Malachi will work closely with Bishop Wright. His ministerial support includes creative, strategic, and writing projects.
Bishop Wright has called The Rev. Canon Hazel Glover to serve as the next Canon Chaplain for clergy of The Diocese of Atlanta.