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Peter Wallace to preach on “Day 1”
The Rev. Peter M. Wallace, host and executive producer of Day 1, is the featured preacher July 12 on “Day 1,” the nationally broadcast ecumenical radio program also accessible as a podcast and online at Day1.org. “Sitting Beside the Sea,” Wallace’s sermon for July...
Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Rights
The Right Reverend Robert C. Wright, 10th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta issued the following statement in response to the ruling on Monday by the Supreme Court of the United States that sexual orientation is legally protected under the Civil Rights Act...
Statement on the Killing of Rayshard Brooks and the Resulting Demonstrations in Atlanta
The Right Reverend Robert C. Wright, 10th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta issued the following statement in response to the killing on June 12 of Rayshard Brooks by police. Official Statement Like you, I am grieving yet another black man being killed by...
Reimagining Policing | A Three-Part Series
This online event series is presented by The Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing Session One: To Protect and Serve June 18, 2020 The role of policing was imagined once. Yet the horrors of the ongoing War on Drugs, mass incarceration, and the police brutality...
Clergy Of Decatur Release Statement On Racism and Justice
June 3, 2020 Black Lives Matter. We name that unequivocal truth. Black lives matter to God. Pastors of White Congregations Read Letter of Repentance in Support of Black Lives Matter shared by 11 Alive News. We speak to you as white ordained leaders of Decatur...
St. Teresa’s Rocket Fuel Program Helping Families In Crisis
St. Teresa’s determined five years ago that our primary mission would be serving families in crisis. We therefore committed to the Jubilee Path to Shine tutoring and mentorship program. As we served these students, we became aware of the struggle they and many...
For People with Bishop Rob Wright | Special Guest Bishop Brian Prior
The Politics of Jesus with Special Guest Bishop Brian Prior Hi listeners, You'll notice some changes to For People in this episode. Matt has accepted a call to serve as the Director of Youth Ministry and Programming for the Diocese of Southwest Florida. We are...
Bishop Robert Wright Joins Panel To Discuss COVID-19 And Systemic Racism
Last week Bishop Robert Wright participated in A Cry To God Together: Lament In The Midst of Covid-19 hosted by the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing. Dr. Catherine Meeks, Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, and a panel of faith...
Inspiritus Advocates for Social Justice
The Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center calls for passage of The Georgia Hate Crimes Bill also referred to as HB 426. The Center has released a Statement Against Racism and Violence condemning the use of violence against peaceful protesters and declaring their...
For People Podcast Introduces New Host
Matthew Bowers, host of For People with Bishop Rob Wright will be leaving us to answer his call to serve as the Director of Youth Ministry and Programming for the Diocese of South Florida. Matthew, thank you for being our dedicated host since the premiere of this...
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It can all be so exhausting: life, livelihood, striving, even spirituality with its laundry list of how to be. Maybe that’s why Psalm 130 is one of my favorites. The poet seems to want one thing, to enjoy God! When last did you just enjoy God? The fact of God? The way...
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When the bible finishes its story, we are left with an image. It’s a gathering of people, a family reunion. Every nation, language and tribe. We’ve all got on long white robes, and palm branches in our hands. And we’re singing, all of us. Singing, “thanksgiving, power...
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Jesus wasn't meek and mild. You don't publicly execute meek and mild people. You crucify people who confront the system. Life with Jesus then and now is 50 percent comfort and 50 percent confrontation. If Jesus' words and example aren't confronting you about how you...
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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 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 Jackson,...