Apr 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
During the weekend of May 16-18, 2017, the Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright will be leading a course at Sewanee University’s School of Theology on strategies between the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth and today’s leadership practice. With the church facing decreasing...
Apr 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
As the Easter season nears its apex, one church is celebrating the occasion in more ways than one. Located in High Point, a wooded Sandy Springs neighborhood, the Church of the Atonement is going under a new name that comes with a resurrection for the 50-year-old...
Apr 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 session of SUMMA Debate Camp at the University of the South, July 18–26. This year, camp will feature keynote speaker Leah Libresco, contributing editor of America, and—as an undergraduate—a member of Yale...
Apr 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
ATLANTA – A Muslim woman is to preach Tuesday during a service in which Episcopal priests and deacons will reaffirm the vows first taken at their ordinations.Soumaya Khalifah, executive director and founder of the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta was chosen to...
Apr 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Shereetha Jackson is a member of the Commission for Dismantling Racism and a Fellow for the Commission in the Justice Ministry Education Program at Auburn Seminary and the following are three of the upcoming ventures with which she is involved:Legacy Project The...
Apr 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Palm Sunday makes me feel ridiculous! But, I continue with this absurdity because ridiculous is the point! This silly parade is meant to question all the other ridiculousness of our lives, culture and world. That was Jesus’ original intention – to show us that...
Apr 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Experience Monastic Tradition for The Triduum and Easter with The Order of Saint Helena SistersFor those wishing silent retreat time and a monastic experience of Holy Week, call the Episcopal Convent of Saint Helena in North Augusta SC and reserve a guesthouse room...
Mar 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
Beginning in 2017, the Commission will be working even harder to encourage as much diversity as possible in each training session. Though we will continue the current practice of asking parishes to host a training day, we will limit the number of persons who can...
Mar 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Beloved Community: Commission for Dismantling Racism is inviting all parishes in our diocese to read Living Into God’s Dream: Dismantling Racism in America. This volume, which is edited by Catherine Meeks, consists of essays from her and six other...
Mar 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Don PlummerATLANTA – Episcopal Bishop Robert C Wright on Thursday discussed the issues raised by the rapid growth of Episcopal Hispanic congregations in Georgia as a guest on the Georgia Public Broadcasting network morning radio program On Second Thought,...
