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One Word

Men and women, throughout the millennia, have invited us to unity with God. A God ceaselessly offering himself/herself to us. Despite our consistent rejection. God, relentlessly calling to our attention that we already have all the grace we need. When did we get this...

Plans

The church proclaims that “Christ is King.” King of what? One answer is king of plans. “I know the plans I have for you,” God said to Jeremiah. “Plans for your welfare, not for your harm. Plans with a future with hope.” Whose plan...

Sturdy

He lost all his wealth. His children were murdered. His marriage was broken. His friends were enemies. In a desolate season of life Job said, “I know my Redeemer lives….” It would have been easier for him to say: “I’m suffering. All I know is...

Hurricane Relief Fund

Episcopal Relief and Development is busy mobilizing resources and responding to our neighboring dioceses in the Carolinas that have been affected by Hurricane Florence. Your donation to their Hurricane Relief Fund ensures that essential items like food, water, and...

Connected

Jacob slept and dreamed. He saw angels ascending and descending. Earth and heaven connected. We in Georgia come from a long line of dreamers. Oglethorpe dreamed of a Georgia with no slavery and no religious bigotry. Dr. King dreamed of an America with prosperity for...

For the Lost

I was born in a foundling home. (That’s Catholic Church speak for orphanage.) That may be why I think a lot about Jesus’ three stories of being lost and found: a lost sheep, a lost coin and a lost man. Each story tells of a God that risks all, won’t...

Diocesan Pride Events 2018

The LGBTQ+ community in Atlanta observes Pride activities in October of each year. This year Pride Weekend is October 13 and 14, 2018. This observance provides us, as part of the Jesus Movement, the opportunity to reach out to those who have suffered at the...