As members and friends of The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta filled The Cathedral of St. Philip December 14, 2024, to celebrate the ordination of four deacons and a priest Bishop Rob Wright delivered a thought-provoking exploration of the significance of the ministry of John the Baptist.
160 Confirmed, Received, or Reaffirmed at Diocesan Confirmation
More than 600 gathered on December 8, 2024, at the Cathedral of St. Philip to celebrate 160 people from across The Diocese being confirmed, received, or reaffirmed.
Craft Center Inspired by Atlanta’s ‘Woodworking Bishop’ Marks 25 Years
The folk school founded by the late Rt. Rev. Frank K. Allan, eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, his wife Elizabeth, and long-time assistant, Glenna Smith recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.
2024 Annual Council Recap: Being Witnesses to God’s Love
More than 500 delegates to the Diocese of Atlanta’s 118th Annual Council gathered for two days at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church and School in Sandy Springs to worship, learn, and dream of what it means to be witnesses.
New Presiding Bishop Rowe Calls Episcopalians to be ‘One Church’
Episcopalians worldwide gathered on November 2nd for a groundbreaking virtual investiture service of the Most Rev. Sean Rowe as the church’s 28th presiding bishop.
Annual Pumpkin Patch Smashes Record
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Carrollton, affectionately known locally as the “pumpkin church,” this October celebrated the milestone 20th anniversary of its signature Pumpkin Patch fundraiser by breaking previous records.
Expanded Coalition Launched to Reform Georgia’s Death Penalty
During a press conference on the steps of the Georgia Capital, Cathy Harmon-Christian, Executive Director of Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, said the expanded coalition’s goals over the next 12 months are to better educate Georgians about problems with Georgia’s death penalty law and work for legislative reform.
Episcopal Bishop Challenges Christian Nationalism
Bishop Robert Wright recently addressed the corrosive issue of Christian Nationalism, saying that Christian Nationalism can be overcome by hewing to the Biblical foundation of Christian witnessing found in the Book of Acts 1:8.
Bearing Witness to God’s Transformation
Some 130 deacons and priests gathered at Rock Eagle in Eatonton from September 9-11 with Bishop Rob Wright seeking to understand the importance of bearing witness and its connection to creating both thriving and spirited Christian communities.
Emmaus House: Inspiring Growth and Impacting the Future
There is much to celebrate at Emmaus House. One is its unique initiative to cultivate young leaders by exposing them to real-world challenges and empowering them to drive change.