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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.
Hispanic Heritage Month
It is a month full of opportunity to highlight those unique experiences that we as Hispanics/Latino Americans have experienced, an opportunity to recognize our history, our path and our achievements. Through these celebrations, we can help inspire the next generations to extend the heritage that makes us unique.
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.
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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.
This Thanksgiving Season, Help Hungry Families by Supporting These Atlanta Food Banks
As you plan your Thanksgiving gathering, consider helping others in your community by supporting these Atlanta organizations, either through direct food donations, financial contributions, or volunteering.
Healing the Wounds of the Vietnam War
Two perspectives on the 20th-century conflict look back, five decades after the fighting stopped, to discuss what was lost and what is remembered today.
Atlanta Pride Parade Brings Thousands to Midtown, with Cheers and Tears
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church rang its bells for the passing raucous parade, as it has done ever since the event launched more than 50 years ago, parishioner Annabeth Balance said. She said she recalled watching the first parade with about 10 “scared” marchers.
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...
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Tick-Tock
“Tick-tock” used to refer to the passing of time marked by a second hand on a watch or clock. When Matthew tells his story of Jesus, he often uses a word that points to the rapid elapse of time, “immediately.”
47/96
On January 20th, Donald J. Trump will become our 47th President. Simultaneously, we will honor the 96th birthday of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. This striking national intersection offers us three opportunities: to celebrate the peaceful transfer of power, to be refreshed by the sustaining eloquence of Dr. King and to emulate his principled approach to presidents and politics.
Resurgent
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.
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.