Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Diocese of Atlanta is proud to be home to a new resource for the worldwide Episcopal Church. Presiding Bishop The Most Rev. Michael Curry was on hand for the Oct. 11 ribbon cutting for the new Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing.Located at the Atlanta...
Oct 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Episcopal Bishop Robert C. Wright on Monday joined Episcopal Chaplains The Reverend Donna S. Mote and Barbara Pendergrast at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to welcome the remains of Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. Johnson, 39, of Springboro, Ohio. Johnson is...
Oct 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
You can feel the love in every chapter. Of all the places Paul visited, Philippi was where he felt the grace of people beside him. “Companions,” he calls them, “co-workers.” They inspire him. They care for him. They embody what he preaches and his preaching is...
Oct 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Prayer is a prelude.Good Evening Brothers and Sisters, in the aftermath of the horror of Las Vegas, I am heartened to know that you’re gathered to remember and pray for the souls of those who have died, including Mr. Paddock. I am heartened that you have gathered to...
Oct 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Because of a conflicting event in Woodruff Park on September 24th, Church of the Common Ground couldn’t use their normal worship space. Instead of canceling the service, they picked up their worship materials and moved across the street. Take a look at photos from the...
Oct 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Thank God for the poets behind Psalm 19– the folks who hid words of life in plain sight. Their poetry points to what is necessary for the “flawless restoration of the soul.” They give the chapter and verse about how God makes the simple, wise and leads the willing...
Sep 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Jesus told dangerous stories. Stories about hope founded in God and not the market. Stories about abnormal generosity that commend sharing not accumulation. Religious people were always uncomfortable speaking and listening to Jesus then. Imagine that, uncomfortable...
Sep 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Change Makers Awards Gala is pleased to announce that Bishop Robert C. Wright will receive the Building Bridges Award. Active in civic affairs Bishop Wright was named among the 100 Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine in 2015. Bishop Wright...
Sep 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Holy Family Church in Jasper held its Annual Barbecue September 23rd despite damages to the church’s outdoor Pavilion! Hurricane Irma came through Jasper a week before the annual event and did major damage to the church roof and to the Pavilion which normally...
Sep 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
From September 18-20, the Office of Youth Ministry of our diocese was given the honor of hosting the annual gathering of Diocesan Youth Ministers. Almost 40 dioceses were presenting for the 3 days of networking, formation, and continuing education. On the last day of...
