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Day of the Dead: A Mexican Tradition That Transcends Time
The Day of the Dead in the indigenous vision implies the transitory return of the souls of the deceased, who return home, to the world of the living, to live with their relatives and to be nourished by the essence of the food offered to them on the altars placed in their honor.
Hall County Parish Holds Final Service
For the more than one hundred who gathered October 22 for the last service at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church it was a time for shared tears, laughter, warm embraces, and stories about the 25-year-old parish.
New Deacons Bring ‘Real World’ Experience to Their Roles
Two deacons ordained October 22 at the Cathedral of St. Philip bring years of experience serving others to their new roles in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.
Emmaus House Builds on a Legacy
After more than 55 years of serving the Peoplestown neighborhood in Atlanta, Emmaus House continues to build on the legacy of its founder.
For People Welcomes Bishop Bob Fitzpatrick
Bishop Wright and Bishop Bob Fitzpatrick discuss leadership in the face of adversity, scripture that equips us during times of sorrow, and the outpouring of love in the form of resources and letters from the mainland in the wake of the fire. God is with us in the grief!
The Grow2B Garden Needs You
Grow2B is weaving our work into the community we are a part of and supported by. Volunteers work together to grow food for our neighbors, including those who can’t afford to buy it, and to care for the environment we are connected to.
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Pioneering Episcopal Priest Pauli Murray’s US Quarter Design Unveiled
The United States Mint has unveiled the design for its quarter honoring the Rev. Pauli Murray, the first Black woman to be ordained a priest in The Episcopal Church and a renowned activist for racial and gender rights.
Extending a Financial Lifeline, Episcopal Church Credit Union Launches in the Bronx
Last November, the Episcopal Federal Credit Union received its federal charter, with initial capital of half a million dollars, half of it contributed by the diocese and half from Trinity Wall Street. The first accounts were opened Thursday (May 18) at a ceremony and...
St. Clements Episcopal Church holding 13th annual Lenten Fish Fry through March 31
St. Clements Episcopal Church in Canton is celebrating Lent for the thirteenth year in a row with its annual Lenten Fish Fry to raise money to assist local families. The fish fries began on Feb. 24 and runs each Friday night through March 31 by drive-thru only from 5...
Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus Celebrates Hope and Rebirth in East Coast Premiere of ‘Songs of the Phoenix’
The new season of music by the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates hope, triumph and rebirth. In keeping with the theme, on March 25 the chorus will present the East Coast premiere of a work titled “Songs of the Pheonix,” first performed by the San Francisco Gay Men’s...
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Clarity
The collected wisdom of innumerable men and women for millennia is that only God is enough! When we envelope ourselves in God’s enough-ness, God brings the beauty out of our inherently human inadequacies and we find growth and rest.
Enough
The collected wisdom of innumerable men and women for millennia is that only God is enough! When we envelope ourselves in God’s enough-ness, God brings the beauty out of our inherently human inadequacies and we find growth and rest.
Sacrifice
The devil wanted to choose Jesus’ sacrifices for him but he was clear his sacrifice was Calvary. Rooting our sacrifice in pleasing God is an act of trust in God.
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 Welcomes Archbishop Hosam E. Naoum, Bishop in Jerusalem
In this very special episode of For People, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Archbishop Hosam E. Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem. His jurisdiction covers Palestine, Israel, The Westbank, and other territories and states.