A Message from Bishop Wright
Beloved in Christ, now that The 81st General Convention is adjourned, I want to share a few words with you…
A Message from Bishop Wright on the 28th Presiding Bishop
Beth-Sarah and I are immensely grateful to God for all of the support and prayers sent in our direction from across the church and especially from the people of The Diocese of Atlanta. By the grace of God, let us continue to press on in the name of Jesus Christ.
Diocese of Atlanta Ordains ‘Harvest Laborers’
On Saturday, June 22, 2024, new priests were ordained at The Cathedral of St. Philip by Bishop of Atlanta, The Rt. Rev Rob Wright who prayed they would focus on being harvest laborers, not plantation owners.
Observing Juneteenth
“Today is Juneteenth! Today we celebrate the gift of freedom though delayed but not denied. Nearly two years after the Emancipation Proclamation the news of freedom came to 250,000 people in Galveston, Texas. The Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing here in...
Hispanic Missioner Awarded for Support of LGBTQ+ Rights
The Rev. Mimi Guerra received the Ally Visibility Award at the 2024 Gwinnett Pride event at Thrasher Park in Norcross.
A Pilgrimage to Iona: Abundant Joy!
Led by Dr. Timothy Lytle, professor of philosophy and religion at Piedmont University, the small group from Clarkesville, Georgia linked arms with the world on a tiny island in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides.
Pathways Profiles: Jailynn Smith
By saying yes to The Diocese of Atlanta pilgrimage to Ghana in March 2023, Jailynn Smith traveled more than 10,000 miles round trip in two weeks that changed her life.
Some 120 Say ‘Yes’ at Confirmation
Almost 500 worshipers filled The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta’s Buckhead community on June 2, 2024, as some 120 people were confirmed, received, or renewed their confirmation vows.
Joseph J. Iarocci Named Interim Executive Director at Emmaus House
Joe Iarocci is an accomplished nonprofit leader and with a deep commitment to servant leadership and the good work of the Episcopal Church.
Pathways Profiles: Jacob Clifton Albritton
At the 2023 Pride Eucharist sermon at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Albritton described themself growing up Catholic with plans for the priesthood. Coming out shook their faith.