Jul 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
General Convention commits to racial reconciliation and becoming a ‘Beloved Community’ “Efforts that began in 2015 with action by General Convention, when racial reconciliation was identified as a priority of the Episcopal Church, is bearing fruit in work done...
Jul 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
When I rest, I feel so good, such that I don’t know why I don’t rest more. Summertime, for many, brings a slowdown. I pray that you will use this slowdown to rest your minds, bodies and souls this summer.Rabbi Abraham Heschel reminds us, “Labor is a...
Jul 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Archdeacon Juan Sandoval, who leads the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta’s immigration support programs, talks about how this issue places America at the intersection of compassion and politics. Fast forward to 42:33 to hear the discussion.You can also listen to the audio...
Jul 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Archdeacon Juan Sandoval, who leads the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta’s immigration support programs, talks about how this issue places America at the intersection of compassion and politics. Fast forward to 42:33 to hear the discussion. You can also listen to the...
Jun 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
He must have been desperate. Leaders of the upper class don’t seek out low-class street preachers unless they’re desperate. His daughter was dying. Parents will do anything to save their children. Parents who don’t pray will pray. Those who have been indifferent to...
Jun 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
People remember Jesus calmed the wind and the sea with a phrase, “Peace! Be still!” What is less remembered is Jesus taught his followers to be able to do the same. “Where is your faith?” Jesus asked them. Following Jesus is about taking up agency. It’s about Jesus...
Jun 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Deputies and bishops from throughout The Episcopal Church have begun reading and preparing fervently for the legislation and events which await us in Austin, Texas, July 5-13, 2018. I am so honored to be one of the deputies from the Diocese of Atlanta, and I am glad...
Jun 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
ATLANTA (June 19, 2018) – A Statement issued by The Right Reverend Robert C. Wright, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta:It’s not being political to say America shouldn’t be in the business of breaking up families, it’s Christian. It’s not being...
Jun 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Episcopal Center for Theological Education for Latinos (CETLA) has graduated its second class of students.The June 16, 2018 ceremony was attended by 23 graduates and their families and friends. Certificates of Completion were presented to graduates by The Rev....
Jun 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
If God were a shape, I bet God would be round. Like a squiggly chalk circle drawn by a small child. Or, maybe even a big lavender-colored bubble. Round and whole, without end, always expanding. Gaining ground. Consuming everything that is loveless. Reversing the...
