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Discovering Atlanta’s Lost African American Communities
A new documentary video about lost African American communities, created with support from The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing, documents the effect of displacement upon African Americans in Atlanta.
Norcross Church Holds Bilingual Palm Sunday Service
On Palm Sunday, Christ Church Episcopal in Norcross held its first bilingual Palm Sunday service. For The Rev. Irma (Mimi) Guerra the day marked an important milestone.
Episcopal and Anglican Studies Program Welcomes New Leaders
The Rev. Canon C. John Thompson-Quartey and The Rev. Dr. Stuart Higginbotham will join Candler in fall 2023, Thompson-Quartey as director of the program and professor in the practice of church leadership, and Higginbotham as assistant professor in the practice of spiritual formation and ministry, arranging and supervising contextual education for Episcopal and Anglican students.
Living ‘The Way of Love” in a World ‘Cracked Open” by Disease, Distrust
The March 22 Clergy Day was the final scheduled event in Atlanta by Curry as Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church before his nine-year term concludes on November 1, 2024.
Diocese Innovations Taskforce Evolves
In the Diocese of Atlanta, ministry innovations are being identified, encouraged, and amplified in a new way. The Diocesan Ministry Innovations Task Force is tightening its focus to helping parishes perceive and imagine new opportunities for ministries within the parish and its surrounding community.
For People Welcomes The Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw
In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Canon Martini Shaw, 17th Rector of The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, the congregation founded by Absalom Jones. They discuss Absalom's story that led to the founding of St. Thomas and how his legacy is lived out today.
Parish Partners with Community to Turn Derelict House into Haven for Homeless Families
St. Edward’s Episcopal Church had a gifted property that began requiring more upkeep than the parish could afford, so a creative arrangement has made it possible for the home to become Promise Haven, where families experiencing homelessness can get back on their feet.
Absalom Jones’ Life is Blueprint for an Active Faith, Bishop Wright
The life of the first Black Episcopal priest is a blueprint for building an active faith life, Bishop Rob Wright said during the annual Absalom Jones commemoration. The February 19 service, sponsored annually by The Union of Black Episcopalians, was held this year at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Decatur.
Think Your Stewardship Campaign is Wrapped Up? … Wait, There’s More!
Before your campaign results are put on the shelf, Diocesan Stewardship Commission member Ginny Heckel urges that your stewardship committee spend some time with your vestry to more fully understand how your campaign performed.
“God Links” Help Marietta Parish to Sponsor Family of Five from Ukraine
The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation is helping a Ukrainian family reunite and find safety from war. The Church is providing housing, transportation and connecting the family to refugee services.
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