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Pathways Profiles: The College for Congregational Development
Parishes considering CCD should contact The Office of Congregational Vitality to confirm they are ready to make the commitment to vitality through CCD.
Center for Racial Healing Calls Interim Executive Director
On May 1, 2024 The Rev. Greg Warren will start his new call as Interim Executive Director for The Center for Racial Healing.
Pathways Profiles: Bliss Peterson
Bliss Peterson was terrified that she would say or do the wrong thing to someone who grieved. But pastoral care training was required to become a licensed lay minister.
Rainbow Village Growing its Footprint
The purchase of 3/4 of an acre adjacent to its campus to expand housing for Rainbow Village clients was funded by donors, Conner said. Details will be announced later this year, she said.
Camp Mikell Seeks New Exective Director
Mikell Camp & Conference Center is looking for its next Executive Director! Our ideal Executive Director will be a committed relationship-builder who can nurture staff, community, and diocesan connections to further both the mission and financial wellbeing of Mikell.
An Announcement from Bishop Wright on the Nomination for The 28th Presiding Bishop
The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church has released its slate of nominees and Bishop Wright, along with three others, have been named.
Renewing Commitment to God
The Tuesday of Holy Week, clergy and lay members of The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta came together for the annual renewal of vows service where people of the diocese gather to reaffirm their commitment to God. Bishop Glenda Curry of The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama...
80 Confirmed at Diocesan Confirmation
More than 400 sponsors, family members, and friends cheered and celebrated on March 17 as 80 people from 14 worshipping communities throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta were confirmed.
A Statement from Bishop Wright on the Continued Work of the Center for Racial Healing
As we make our way toward the celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord, join me in prayer for the ministry we share in working together for racial reconciliation and for the healing of all involved in this matter.
First Hispanic Rector in Diocese to Lead Christ Church Norcross
The Rev. Edgar Otero was installed rector of Christ Church Episcopal in Norcross by Bishop Rob Wright on February 7, 2024.
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Catherine Meeks Headlines Minnesota Racial Justice and Healing Commission’s Events
The Episcopal Church in Minnesota’s racial justice and healing commission is hosting a series of anti-racism education events Sept. 28–Oct. 1 at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in St. Paul. The events will present a “unique approach to the lifelong work of racial justice and healing.”
Marietta Episcopal Church Joins Theres Hope for the Hungry to Tackle Food Insecurity
In a bid to combat food insecurity in the Marietta community, the Episcopal Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is collaborating with There’s Hope For The Hungry. They plan to provide free food to those in need.
As Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Grows, So Does Interest from a New Group: Chaplains
Research on the therapeutic use of psychedelics is underway at several universities, and data continues to accumulate on how they may help with conditions from PTSD to depression. And there’s increasing interest in that work from a group of professionals who already guide people through life’s deep and difficult times: chaplains.
How a 34-acre Garden in South Hall is Helping Families Fight Food Insecurity
Grow2B, a 34-acre nonprofit garden that opened in 2022, is located on the grounds of St. Mary and St. Martha of Bethany Episcopal Church in South Hall, though there is no religious tie to its overall mission. The food is for anyone and everyone who needs it, says the...
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Welcomes Interim Rector
The Rev. Canon C. John Thompson-Quartey recently began serving as Interim Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing Counters Surge in Book Bans with Library Project, New Book Club
To counter the growing effort to ban books and censor what students can learn about race, gender and sexual identity, The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing is offering ways to support books and authors affected by these efforts and to offer a space for Episcopalians to engage in learning and discussion.
Painting History: Church Unveils Civil Rights Mural
The pages of history leap onto the vibrant canvas of Christ the King Episcopal Church and Mack Park as the community paid homage to the trailblazers of civil rights with a mural, dedicated to commemorating influential figures in civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and justice advocacy.
Maria Croley Madden Installed as Head of School at St. Martin’s
The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, along with school and church clergy members, led the audience in the commissioning of new ministries signifying the commitment of leadership at St. Martin’s.
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...
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Friday Friend
From his Friday to ours and because of his Friday take heart, you have a Friday Friend! “To trust God in the light is nothing but trust him in the dark that is faith.”
King of Palms and Curses
It’s time to ask ourselves, what kind of friend are we to Jesus? The actual Jesus. Maybe friendship with Jesus looks like us simply refusing the temptation to make him in our image.
Death
What must I do to die a good death? You see, the great irony is that those of us who struggle with the fear of death also really struggle with the fear of living life abundantly.
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.
The Latest Episode…
For People Welcomes Jeffrey Small, CEO & Co-Founder of MDH Partners
Bishop Wright and Jeff discuss the relationship between wealth, faith, and the immense power of partnership in addressing societal issues. Jeff also brings to light the impact of socially responsible investing by sharing the history of the 1980s divestment movement, which initiated a pivotal shift in the perspective of investment returns.