The Diocese of Atlanta, All Saints’ Episcopal Church, and St. James Episcopal Church Receive Awards From Episcopal Communicators
First, we would like to congratulate two churches in our diocese for their awards. All Saints’ Episcopal Church for receiving an Award of Merit for their social media presence, specifically their Facebook and Instagram. We would also like to congratulate St. James...
Beware of Email Scammers Targeting Our Church Members
Email Scams Continue In the past month, there has been a significant amount of scam emails sent to church members in our diocese. We first received notice about this in July and unfortunately, some of our members are still being targeted. Scammers trick you into...Episcopal Parish Fundraising Results in Hunger-Related Grants for Toco Hills Community Alliance and Local Ministries
On March 15, 2020, the Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia (ECF) partnered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) and local faith organizations for the 36th Annual Hunger Walk Run. Earlier that week, with COVID-19 beginning to spread in...
Stations of the Cross Outdoor Installation
A unique Stations of the Cross for pandemic days has been installed around the campus of Grace Church in Gainesville. Rector Stuart Higginbotham wrote to the parish, “While we grieve that we cannot pray inside our building in our typical ways, we also realize...Documentaries on Dismantling Racism
If you’re looking for ways to learn more about racial injustice here are three critically acclaimed documentaries you can stream right now. These documentaries look at the history of racism in America, racial inequality, and the civil rights movement. John Lewis: Good...
Episcopal Community Foundation Grants $63,120 to Fight Poverty and Oppression
Today the Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia (ECF) announces it has granted $63,120 to five organizations that are lifting people from poverty and oppression in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. The grants have been made to Agape Youth and...
Dismantling Racism Literature
The killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and many more have swept the nation and caused a public outcry for justice. It has launched a movement of change for our country and many are responding to the call by asking themselves how they can help....