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For People: Exposing Christian Nationalism with Sister Eilis McCulloh
Discover how her grandmother’s lessons on love and relationships influenced her path and how the Sisters of the Humility of Mary inspired her to embody Catholicism through social justice.
Appleton Episcopal Ministries Expands Staff
Appleton Episcopal Ministries has hired Corley Peth as Program Director. Beginning in 2021, Peth worked as a senior staff member with the Appleton Free To Read Summer Literacy Program for three years, first as a teacher and then as Curriculum Director.
For People: Exposing Christian Nationalism with State Representative James Talarico
Rep. Talarico also shares his unique perspective as a former teacher, touching on his battle against bills that mandate the Ten Commandments in public schools and replace trained counselors with religious chaplains. Listen in for the full conversation.
Bearing Witness to God’s Transformation
Some 130 deacons and priests gathered at Rock Eagle in Eatonton from September 9-11 with Bishop Rob Wright seeking to understand the importance of bearing witness and its connection to creating both thriving and spirited Christian communities.
For People: Exposing Christian Nationalism with The Rev. Pamela Cooper White
Bishop Wright and Dr. Cooper-White explore this question and dissect the rise of Christian Nationalism in America. Dr. Cooper White sheds light on how this movement attempts to reshape the U.S. into a fictional Christian nation. Listen in for the full conversation.
Celebrating 50 Years of Women in the Priesthood: The Rev. Dr. Stefanie Taylor
The Rev. Dr. Stefanie Taylor is the Head Chaplain of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Atlanta, Georgia. Holy Innocents’ is the largest parish day school in the United States.
Bishop Wright’s Sermon at St. Anthony’s Winder
On September 8, 2024, Bishop Wright preached at St. Anthony's in Winder. The church is 7 miles from Apalachee High School.
For People: Exposing Christian Nationalism with Dr. Michael W. Austin
Dr. Austin provides a nuanced examination of how this ideology clashes with core American values and Christian principles, offering a vision for a more harmonious and inclusive form of Christian political engagement. Listen in for the full conversation.
For People Welcomes The Rev. Dr. Niechelle R. Guidry
The Rev. Dr. Neichelle R. Guidry, the Dean of Sisters Chapel at Spelman College, brings her rich, ecumenical background to the table, sharing how her diverse religious experiences inform her inclusive ministry.
Emmaus House: Inspiring Growth and Impacting the Future
There is much to celebrate at Emmaus House. One is its unique initiative to cultivate young leaders by exposing them to real-world challenges and empowering them to drive change.
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Deputation Reflections From the 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky
We must equip our clergy with the necessary skills to identify signs and symptoms of mental health issues and to respond effectively to these indicators. In an effort to do so, General Convention 80 directed the Task Force on Individuals with Mental Illness to develop...
The Urgent Need for Mental Health Awareness in the Church
We must equip our clergy with the necessary skills to identify signs and symptoms of mental health issues and to respond effectively to these indicators. In an effort to do so, General Convention 80 directed the Task Force on Individuals with Mental Illness to develop a comprehensive curriculum for clergy in mental health awareness.
Backpack Buddies, St. Paul’s Newnan Strive to End Childhood Hunger
Volunteers from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church helped Backpack Buddies pack and deliver more than 500 bags of food to underprivileged children in Coweta County… The volunteers packed bags full of various food items from community donations or the Atlanta Food Bank and purchased them from Sam’s Club.
Holy Innocents’ Students Fill Backpacks for Kids in Summer Program
Nearly 100 fourth and sixth graders from Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School spent part of a recent Saturday afternoon creating summer backpacks for students enrolled in the Horizons Atlanta summer program at the school.
All Saints Warner Robins Makes Significant Donation to Homeless Shelter
The city of Warner Robins’ ongoing homelessness outreach initiative had a divinely timed gift at their last council meeting. On Jan. 16, the city received a gift from All Saints Episcopal Church: 200 bags filled with hygiene items, warm accessories like scarves, gloves, and hats, as well as hand warmers.
Atlanta Church Inaugurates New Homes for the Homeless with Blessings on Ash Wednesday
Rev. Kim Jackson’s joyful, confident voice echoed outside of a matte black shipping container… Jackson stood next to Jim Thompson and blessed his new home. They’re with the Church of the Common Ground, a church without walls that serves the homeless, and they celebrated Thompson’s new home.
Episcopal Church’s Economic Justice Loan Committee Invests in Six Community Loan Funds
Honoring its commitment to share resources in ways that prioritize those who have been disenfranchised and oppressed, the Economic Justice Loan Committee of The Episcopal Church approved six investments in 2023 totaling $2.35 million.
Candler Honors Two with Dean’s Medal in 2023
Candler Dean Jan Love awarded two Dean’s Medals in 2023, recognizing The Rev. Canon P. Lang Lowrey III 04T and Dr. Walker Ray 62C 65M 68MR for their remarkable commitment and contributions to the school.
Pastors Pray for Swamp’s Protection
Nearly 20 faith leaders gathered at the edge of the Okefenokee in efforts to stop mining nearby.
Craig Melvin’s Family Home Repurposed as Transitional Housing
A house that has been in Craig Melvin’s family since it was built in 1950 was put up for auction to pay for medical bills — but Craig’s family bought it to keep it in the family. They decided it could be put to a greater purpose and it’s being leased to a nonprofit called Family Promise to provide transitional housing for families in need.
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Jesus centers God’s purpose and hopes for marriage from the beginning of our species. He recenters the radical nature of marriage, the “one flesh-ness” of it.
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What continues to make the difference in structures as big as governments and as small as relationships are those people who have been influenced by Jesus and in response influence others for the good of all.
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Any public policy, or Sunday preaching that tells you it’s based on the values of Jesus and doesn’t address poverty, inequity, human dignity, and is unrepentant for previous missed marks is “earthly.”
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For People: Embracing Authenticity with David Hayward (NakedPastor)
Curiosity means listening to other perspectives with an open heart and mind! Deconstructing one’s faith or belief systens is not a rebellion but a genuine path to spiritual maturity.