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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.
The Rev. Colin Brown Called as Head Chaplain at The Lovett School
Two Diocese of Atlanta priests have been hired as chaplains at The Lovett School in Atlanta. The Rev. Colin Brown will serve as head chaplain at the private school and The Rev. Ashley Carr will be Lovett’s Middle School chaplain Lovett Head of School Meredyth Cole said in an announcement.
Celebrating 50 Years of Women in the Priesthood: The Rev. Mimi Guerra
The Rev. Irma (Mimi) Guerra is a native of Mexico who moved to the United States in 1994. She has been an educator for 30 years and was a Spanish teacher with the Douglas County Schools.
Celebrating 50 Years of Women in the Priesthood: The Rev. Martha Sterne
The Rev. Martha Sterne grew up in the fifties and sixties as a cosseted white child, shielded from the broader world. When she arrived in the big city, she encountered a reality where unspoken truths were being shouted out loud, and untold stories were tumbling out.
Trey Davis Called to Serve as AUC Campus Missioner
Trey Davis has been called to serve as the Campus Missioner to Atlanta University Campus at the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing within The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta beginning on August 1, 2024. "I thank God for Trey and this new call to serve as our...
Celebrating 50 Years of Women in the Priesthood: The Rev. Claiborne E. Jones
The Rev. E. Claiborne Jones, a trailblazer in The Episcopal Church, was the first woman to serve as rector in the Deep South. Ordained as a deacon in 1978 and as a priest in 1979, she brought visionary leadership to Epiphany Episcopal Church in Atlanta, where she served as rector for 19½ years.
For People Welcomes Special Guest Kelsey Andries
With God, we are able to stand on firm foundation. A foundation that keeps us on solid ground during times of transition and uncertainty.
Celebrating 50 Years of Women’s Ordination to the Priesthood
Fifty years ago this summer, an event occurred that shook The Episcopal Church just as surely as the Watergate hearings going on at the same time shook the nation. On July 29, 1974, at the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia, 11 women were ordained Episcopal priests.
Mikell Calls Next Executive Director, Jessica LeFiles
Bishop Wright has called Jessica LeFiles to serve as Executive Director of Mikell Camp and Conference Center, following a search led by the Mikell Board of Governors. Jessi will begin on September 1, 2024.
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Assistance, Supplies On Their Way to Help Areas Hit by the Hurricane
Nonprofits and religious groups are working to bring relief to people affected by Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene Caused Catastrophic Damage in Southeast
As Hurricane Helene, a powerful Category 4 storm with winds of up to 140 miles per hour, moved from the Big Bend region of the Florida Panhandle late on Sept. 26 into the hills of Appalachia two days later, Episcopal churches and entities suffered damage that ranges from minor to major.
Doing Good: Family Promise Committed to Helping the Housing Crisis
Imagine having to pack up your belongings, load them onto a truck and relocate to a new living space every seven days. Andrea Brantley sees that scenario unfold weekly as the executive director of Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb.
Atlanta Diocese to Host Faith-Based Suicide Prevention Training Program
The Diocese of Atlanta in Georgia is recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month by hosting a three-session, online faith-based suicide prevention training program on Sept. 12, 19 and 26.
Bishop Responds with Prayer Following Georgia School Shooting
The Bishop of Atlanta, the Rt. Rev. Robert Wright has issued a prayer in the wake of the shooting at Apalachee High School in rural Winder, Georgia on September 4, 2024.
After Church Donation, Family Promise Offers First Transitional Home
A recent donation to Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb will give two families in need of transitional housing a place to call home early next year. Family Promise is a nationwide nonprofit that fights homelessness by providing resources, transitional housing, and support to struggling families.
How Kim Jackson Navigates LGBTQ Legislation as Georgia’s Only Openly Gay Senator
Four years after making history by being elected as Georgia’s first openly gay senator, Kim Jackson is continuing the work of advocating for the LGBTQ community.
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...
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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.