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Emmaus House End-of-Year Giving Campaign
Donations to Emmaus House provide the ability to rise and meet each new moment. As individuals and families plan their giving this year, Emmaus House hopes they will continue to invest in the Peoplestown community by helping them reach the $75,000 fundraising goal.
Craft Center Inspired by Atlanta’s ‘Woodworking Bishop’ Marks 25 Years
The folk school founded by the late Rt. Rev. Frank K. Allan, eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, his wife Elizabeth, and long-time assistant, Glenna Smith recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Annual Council Focuses on Being Witnesses to God’s Love
More than 500 delegates to the Diocese of Atlanta’s 118th Annual Council gathered for two days at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church and School in Sandy Springs to worship, learn, and dream of what it means to be witnesses.
New Presiding Bishop Rowe Calls Episcopalians to be ‘One Church’
Episcopalians worldwide gathered on November 2nd for a groundbreaking virtual investiture service of the Most Rev. Sean Rowe as the church's 28th presiding bishop.
Watch the Investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe
In this joyful season, we invite you to pray for guidance for our church and our new presiding bishop as he leads us in envisioning the reign of God in our midst. May our celebration of this sacred moment unite us as a sacramental community and inspire us to witness God’s work of redemption!
Election Day Prayer Resources
Download the Election Engagement Toolkit for 2024 from the Episcopal Church. Download the Toolkit Christ Church in Norcross will be open for prayer on Election Day. Join St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Atlanta for daily online prayer gatherings leading up to...
Annual Pumpkin Patch Smashes Record
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Carrollton, affectionately known locally as the "pumpkin church," this October celebrated the milestone 20th anniversary of its signature Pumpkin Patch fundraiser by breaking previous records.
For People: Abundant Life for All With The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, Presiding Bishop, ELCA
God made each of us for an abundant life, but that isn't the world we live in. To strive for an abundance of life for all people is to actively take up your faith and civic responsibility!
Expanded Coalition Launched to Reform Georgia’s Death Penalty
During a press conference on the steps of the Georgia Capital, Cathy Harmon-Christian, Executive Director of Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, said the expanded coalition's goals over the next 12 months are to better educate Georgians about problems with Georgia’s death penalty law and work for legislative reform.
Celebrating 50 Years of Women in the Priesthood: The Rev. Pauline Samuel
The Rev. Pauline Samuel is proud to serve as the first female Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta, the oldest historically Black Episcopal church in the state of Georgia.
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Rev. Bowers’ Legacy Lives On in Atlanta Ministries and Services
Known for pushing daring ideas to serve others and honor God, the Rev. Tom Bowers didn’t just talk about change — he made it happen.
Metro Atlanta Church Providing Free School Uniforms for Families in Need
Organizers of the third annual Uniform Giveaway at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Midtown Atlanta say that the need for school uniforms has never been greater, so they’re taking action.
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.
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We must once again have full faith in our country–and in one another. I believe America can be better. We can be even stronger than before.
Loosen
It may be in the new year rather than taking up new practices and projects, we may need to loosen our grip on old ways, dated conclusions and lifeless alliances.
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Mary takes us on her journey with God from the personal to the communal. She has “favor” and is “blessed,” but she goes farther.
Bishop Wright’s Podcast
For People, is a conversation in which Bishop Rob Wright meets listeners at the crossroads of faith and life to explore the challenges of an ever-changing world. Listen in to find out how he expands on For Faith, drawing inspiration from the life of Jesus to answer 21st-century questions.
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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.