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Rev. Dr. Gabrielle Thomas to Join Candler School of Theology Faculty in Fall 2021
Candler School of Theology Dean Jan Love has announced the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Gabrielle Thomas to the faculty as assistant professor in early Christianity and Anglican studies, effective fall 2021. The appointment comes after a successful committee-led...
For People Continues its 50th Episode Celebration With the Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry
In part 2 of this episode, Bishop Wright and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry continue their conversation, sharing how love is the most durable element in this world and how other-centeredness is the antidote for self-centeredness. They openly discuss the Church’s...
For People Celebrates its 50th Episode With the Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry
In this episode, Bishop Wright and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry share an engaging conversation about Easter, its impact in the real world and what it all means as followers of Jesus and people of a world more divided than ever before. This episode is part 1 of a...
Community Engagement Events from The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations
Upcoming Events in April Congress Weekly – EPPN Network Calls: Join the Office of Government Relations for a 30-minute, weekly conversation about the policies and legislation we are advocating for. This is a chance to take part in a conversation on advocacy asks,...
“Passionate for Justice: Ida B. Wells As Prophet for Our Time” Awarded Silver Medal by Illumination Book Awards
Congratulations to Catherine Meeks, Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, and Nibs Stroupe on receiving the Silver Medal by the 2021 Illumination Book Awards for their book Passionate for Justice: Ida B. Wells As Prophet for Our Time....
An Easter Message From Bishop Wright
https://youtu.be/WQoIpqP3aEA
The Center Holds
The word Easter is shorthand for God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. That simple incredible claim is the center of our Christian hope. It’s the center because it reminds us who God is, who we are and that God’s future will prevail despite every refusal and...
The Seven Last Words | Devotionals Before the Cross
The Chattahoochee Convocation from our Diocese leads us through devotions before the cross, as we consider the final words of Jesus on Good Friday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeeDnoFzg_o Chattahoochee Valley Convocation consists of the following parishes: -...
For People Breaking News Edition on New Georgia Voting Laws
In a special March 31, 2021 Breaking News edition of his weekly For People podcast, Episcopal Bishop Rob Wright of Atlanta explores recently enacted changes to Georgia voting laws with Georgia state senator, The Reverend Kim Jackson. Bishop Wright and Senator...
Evangelism Initiatives By The Episcopal Church – April 2021
Evangelism Matters Launching on April 12, we at Evangelism Matters are inviting you to turn off the Zoom screen and “tune in” for an audioconference featuring podcast-style talks on the opportunities and challenges of evangelism today. This free audioconference was...
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For People Welcomes Holle Tubbs and Mary Chase
A Conversation on Suicide Prevention Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, but it's rarely discussed in a productive and open way. This episode of For People introduces Keep/Watch, a new suicide prevention workbook and training from the Diocese of...