Clergy Of Decatur Release Statement On Racism and Justice
June 3, 2020 Black Lives Matter. We name that unequivocal truth. Black lives matter to God. Pastors of White Congregations Read Letter of Repentance in Support of Black Lives Matter shared by 11 Alive News. We speak to you as white ordained leaders of Decatur churches...
St. Teresa’s Rocket Fuel Program Helping Families In Crisis
St. Teresa’s determined five years ago that our primary mission would be serving families in crisis. We therefore committed to the Jubilee Path to Shine tutoring and mentorship program. As we served these students, we became aware of the struggle they and many others...
For People with Bishop Rob Wright | Special Guest Bishop Brian Prior
The Politics of Jesus with Special Guest Bishop Brian Prior Hi listeners, You’ll notice some changes to For People in this episode. Matt has accepted a call to serve as the Director of Youth Ministry and Programming for the Diocese of Southwest Florida. We are...Bishop Robert Wright Joins Panel To Discuss COVID-19 And Systemic Racism
Last week Bishop Robert Wright participated in A Cry To God Together: Lament In The Midst of Covid-19 hosted by the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing. Dr. Catherine Meeks, Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, and a panel of faith...
Inspiritus Advocates for Social Justice
The Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center calls for passage of The Georgia Hate Crimes Bill also referred to as HB 426. The Center has released a Statement Against Racism and Violence condemning the use of violence against peaceful protesters and declaring their...
For People Podcast Introduces New Host
Matthew Bowers, host of For People with Bishop Rob Wright will be leaving us to answer his call to serve as the Director of Youth Ministry and Programming for the Diocese of South Florida. Matthew, thank you for being our dedicated host since the premiere of this...Statement from the Province IV Bishops of The Episcopal Church
We, the Bishops of The Episcopal Church in Province IV, lead dioceses most of which were historically part of the states of the old Confederacy. As bishops in this region, we are well aware of the historic persistence of racism toward our black sisters and brothers....Statement on the Murder of George Floyd and The Resulting Demonstrations in Atlanta and Elsewhere
The Right Reverend Robert C. Wright, 10th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta on Saturday issued the following statement in response to the killing by police of George Floyd. Official Statment From the founding of our country, we have had a white supremacy...