Emily Rebecca Halbert, Director of Children’s and Youth Choirs at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Atlanta, is among six individuals named 2026 Episcopal Church Foundation Fellows.
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Work Begins at Diocese of Atlanta Site That Will House Episcopal Church Archives
The Episcopal Church is breaking ground this week on a new facility to house its archival collections, on a 3.5-acre property in Oakwood, Georgia.
Atlanta Priest Finds Shared Faith, Community in Breastmilk Donation Networks
Episcopal News Service shares how the Rev. Kim S. Jackson of Stone Mountain, an Episcopal priest from The Diocese of Atlanta and the first openly LGBTQ+ state senator in Georgia, discovered interfaith connection and community through breastmilk donation networks in the Atlanta area.
Metro Atlanta Community, Including Emmaus House, Caring for TSA Employees
David-Lee Mattison, Emmaus House’ Chief Program Officer, answers questions about how they and other faith-based organizations are helping TSA agents who are missing paychecks.
KLOVE Recognizes Bishop Wright for Making a Difference in Atlanta
Bishop Robert C. Wright, leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, is known nationwide for his authenticity, his heart for justice, and his ability to speak hope into difficult conversations. In a recent interview with K-LOVE’s Monika Kelly, he shared how his life, ministry, and personal story are rooted in grace and a passion for serving others.
A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council: October 2025
The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church met at the Kanuga Conference Center and Camp near Hendersonville in the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, which is still recovering from the disastrous flooding of Hurricane Helene last fall, and as Western Alaska is experiencing unprecedented coastal flooding caused by Typhoon Halong.
The Simril(l)s: A Family in Black and White
Together, the Simril(l)s of today consider how their blended families can share resources moving forward, enrich each other’s lives, and serve as a blueprint for racial healing.
Film Crew Turns Episcopal Church Into Set for Upcoming Hulu Show
April was a busy month at St. James Episcopal Church in Marietta, Georgia. First, the congregation stepped up its preparations for Holy Week and Easter worship services attended by almost 600 people. Then, less than 24 hours later, a professional film crew arrived.
R.E.M.’s Hometown of Athens Still Welcomes Fans After 45 Years
R.E.M. is turning 45 years old this Saturday, which is a perfect time to take a trip to its hometown. Let’s just say, you can get there from here. All it takes is the right frame of mind. You don’t take a trip to Athens. You make a pilgrimage.
Living God’s Dream: Dismantling Racism for Children Named as a Top Pick on Building Faith
A number of publishers of Christian formation resources release new Vacation Bible School and camp program curricula every year. For some communities, these full-fledged kits with a host of materials like lesson plans, multimedia resources, decoration ideas, and craft guides serve program directors’ needs, goals, and budgets well. Living God’s Dream: Dismantling Racism for Children is on the list.
