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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.
The Jessye Norman School of the Arts Summer Camp Showcase and Gallery
The Jessye Norman School of the Arts - Eastside Atlanta (JNSA2) is an after-school and summer enrichment program designed to develop and nurture the artistic and creative talents of student artists.
For People Welcomes The Rev. Rhett Solomon
Join us as we welcome The Rev. Rhett Solomon, Associate Rector at Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur, Georgia. to share his inspiring journey from the Baptist Church to The Episcopal Church.
A Message from Bishop Wright
Beloved in Christ, now that The 81st General Convention is adjourned, I want to share a few words with you...
A Message from Bishop Wright on the 28th Presiding Bishop
Beth-Sarah and I are immensely grateful to God for all of the support and prayers sent in our direction from across the church and especially from the people of The Diocese of Atlanta. By the grace of God, let us continue to press on in the name of Jesus Christ.
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...
Diocese of Atlanta Ordains ‘Harvest Laborers’
On Saturday, June 22, 2024, new priests were ordained at The Cathedral of St. Philip by Bishop of Atlanta, The Rt. Rev Rob Wright who prayed they would focus on being harvest laborers, not plantation owners.
Observing Juneteenth
"Today is Juneteenth! Today we celebrate the gift of freedom though delayed but not denied. Nearly two years after the Emancipation Proclamation the news of freedom came to 250,000 people in Galveston, Texas. The Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing here in...
Hispanic Missioner Awarded for Support of LGBTQ+ Rights
The Rev. Mimi Guerra received the Ally Visibility Award at the 2024 Gwinnett Pride event at Thrasher Park in Norcross.
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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...
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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Earthly
Any public policy, or Sunday preaching that tells you it’s based on the values of Jesus and doesn’t address poverty, inequity, human dignity, and is unrepentant for previous missed marks is “earthly.”
Sustain
Thank God for those in our midst who have Isaiah’s gift- those who have strength, clarity and compassion enough to lend because they themselves have been sustained by others and the One who is “…the giver of every good gift.”
Robbery
Exploitation and manipulation of any person is an offense to God. But, according to Scripture, the exploitation and manipulation of the poor particularly displeases 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: Exposing Christian Nationalism with State Representative James Talarico
Rep. Talarico also shares his unique perspective as a former teacher, touching on his battle against bills that mandate the Ten Commandments in public schools and replace trained counselors with religious chaplains. Listen in for the full conversation.