Dec 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Clergy and lay delegates to Annual Council 2016 met November 18-19 to celebrate “WE” as a diocese. Hosted by the Southwest Atlanta Convocation, the event had over 450 people gathered at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park for the 110th...
Dec 12, 2016 | 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, consist of essays from her and six other...
Dec 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Serving Saint Julian’s Episcopal Church in Douglasville, the Rev. Brandon Duke offers his reflection on what Advent means to Christians and how we can use this season to connect with the Divine.“Traditionally, the Season of Advent represents the preparation and...
Dec 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Peace talk sounds absurd to many in our country and state right now. Hope for and explanation of Gospel Peace is absurd to some and inexplicable for others. Nevertheless, we know a peace that “…passes all understanding.” Inexplicable peace is not impossible peace! Or,...
Dec 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Starting in January 2017, our campus ministries on the campuses of Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College will become a part of the outreach ministries of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta. The Reverend Arlette Benoit, Associate...
Dec 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Cross of Jesus: Holding Steady in LeadershipThis course will surface synergies and strategies between the leadership practice and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth with special attention to His Cross and those of Adaptive Leadership as taught by Ronald Heifetz....
Dec 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Daughters of the King (DOK) of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Decatur, spearheaded our partnership with Samaritan’s Purse’s “Operation Christmas Child” project which provides shoe box gifts to boys and girls overseas. Seventy three (73) shoe boxes...
Dec 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright, tenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, is the featured preacher January 1, New Year’s Day and Holy Name of Jesus Sunday, on “Day 1” with host Peter Wallace, the nationally broadcast ecumenical radio program also accessible...
Dec 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
“We have left everything and followed you,” Peter told Jesus. People talk like that when they’re in transition. Like being between coming too far to turn back and far from your destination. Like investing but not seeing any sign of return yet. People call that place...
Nov 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Awe soars and gratitude dives. Awe is that soft, climbing certainty that the universe has a benevolent wisdom. Awe creates the moment when we know we are made to be partners with the Divine, one another and every created thing. Awe situates us comfortably among all...
