An Update on Gathering and Worship Protocols From Bishop Wright

May 14, 2021 | News

Dear friends in Christ, I write in response to yesterday’s good news from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/pdfs/choosingSaferAct.pdf Now, fully vaccinated persons without a mask may “attend a full capacity indoor...

For People with Bishop Rob Wright | Special Guest Ga State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver

May 7, 2021 | For People, News

Public Service with Special Guest Ga State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver What does faith look like for a person working in politics? And what about tough issues that divide people? In this episode, Bishop Wright and Ga State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver...

Communities of Faith

Apr 29, 2021 | News

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN MIDDLE & NORTH GEORGIA Now more than ever, we have witnessed the strength and adaptability of our church. We have continued to challenge ourselves and the world to love like Jesus as we worship joyfully, serve compassionately, and grow...

Innovative ‘Live, Study, Pray’ Episcopal Center Under Construction at University of Georgia

Apr 27, 2021 | News

The Rev. Clayton Harrington, Campus Missioner at The Episcopal Center at UGA (left), and Bishop Rob Wright (right) at the April 23 groundbreaking ceremony for The Wright House. Construction is underway for a new Episcopal Center at The University of Georgia, which is...

ECF Grants $55,000 to Fight Poverty and Oppression Locally

Apr 22, 2021 | News

The Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia (ECF) announced three local General Grants to organizations that are lifting people from poverty and oppression in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. The spring-cycle grants have been made to Intown...

Statement from Bishop Wright on Trial Verdict and Justice

Apr 20, 2021 | News

This evening we have learned that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of every charge in the death of George Floyd. If this is a victory, it is a victory for the role of law in affirming human dignity. If it is a victory, it is a...

Celebrating Earth Day 2021

Apr 20, 2021 | News

Wherever you are, we hope you will join us in prayer for our Earth, our world, and the least among us: For those who are suffering from environmental injustice… Lord, hear our prayer. For those who do not have access to clean water… Lord, hear our prayer. For...

Rev. Dr. Gabrielle Thomas to Join Candler School of Theology Faculty in Fall 2021

Apr 20, 2021 | News

Candler School of Theology Dean Jan Love has announced the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Gabrielle Thomas to the faculty as assistant professor in early Christianity and Anglican studies, effective fall 2021. The appointment comes after a successful committee-led search...

For People Continues its 50th Episode Celebration With the Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry

Apr 16, 2021 | News

In part 2 of this episode, Bishop Wright and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry continue their conversation, sharing how love is the most durable element in this world and how other-centeredness is the antidote for self-centeredness. They openly discuss the Church’s...

For People Celebrates its 50th Episode With the Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry

Apr 9, 2021 | News

In this episode, Bishop Wright and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry share an engaging conversation about Easter, its impact in the real world and what it all means as followers of Jesus and people of a world more divided than ever before. This episode is part 1 of a...