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Douglasville Church Continues to Feed Children During COVID-19
When St. Julian's Episcopal Church Junior Warden, Taylor Edwards, found out that the parish’s Backpack Program at Annette Wynn Elementary had been suspended, it didn’t keep him from making sure that children are fed during this pandemic. Taylor cleaned off the food...
Crossroads and Church of the Common Ground Serve Homeless Atlantans
On Maundy Thursday, which commemorates the Lord serving his friends by washing their feet at the Last Supper, Church of the Common Ground joined Crossroads to serve lunch! The Rev. Kim Jackson and a group of faithful volunteers have been here on Tuesday and...
“Here Am I, Send Me.” A Nurse Heads to New York
By Rebecca Land Segrest, RN Editor’s Note: Rebecca Land Segrest is Campus Missioner for the Northwest Georgia Canterbury Club which includes Berry College, Shorter College, and Georgia Highlands. A Registered Nurse working in critical care since 2004, Rebecca will...
Episcopal Food Ministries Responding to Economic Fallout of COVID-19
Food is a daily necessity. One that, in times of economic dislocation, is felt most acutely by those least financially able. Food ministries of the Diocese of Atlanta are seeing a spike in requests from people who have been laid off or have lost their jobs due to...
Red Door Food Pantry Delivers One More Dinner TOGO
On the 10th day of #DinnerTOGO, Red Door Food Pantry had received a phone call at the church about a home bound cancer patient. A case manager from Alabama had been calling everywhere trying to get this elderly lady a meal since she was in dire straits. "All of the...
Christ Episcopal Church in Kennesaw Welcomes First Responders and Law Enforcement
In the city of Kennesaw, Christ Episcopal Church has been supporting first responders and police by providing snacks, drinks, and a place to rest during these difficult times while abiding by the CDC's health recommendations. To read more about Christ Episcopal...
Food Pantry Drive-Through Serves Over 3,300 Hot Meals a Week
Stories of Hope and Helping: This piece is part of an ongoing series that looks at how our parishes and ministries are caring for our communities during this time of pandemic. The Red Door Food Pantry (Episcopal Church of the Ascension) is helping area residents...
St. James Church Finds New Ways to Connect with Children and Youth Amid Coronavirus Church Closures
St. James Episcopal Church continues to minister to their home bound members mixing new technology with traditional worship and liturgy. Although church services have been cancelled, Nancy Eubanks, the Director of Christian Education, continues teaching online with...
ChurchNext Offers More Free Courses to Grow in Christ at Home
ChurchNext is offering two free (virtual) courses: Bridging the Political Divide with Parker Palmer and Make Me an Instrument of Peace: A Guide to Civil Discourse, sponsored by the Office of Government Relations of The Episcopal Church. These courses are aimed at...
Bishop Doyle to Preach on Day1
The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, based in Houston, is the featured preacher for Easter, April 12, on “Day 1” with host Peter Wallace, the nationally broadcast ecumenical radio program also accessible online at Day1.org and by...
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If we are a beautiful and complex American family as I believe us to be, then celebrations of Pride and Juneteenth this month belong to us all. How could I not rejoice especially when a family member formerly relegated to the shadows of life is now welcomed into the...
Unmute
“The truth about God must be spoken. This is how God began creation, by unmuting God’s self and speaking life into existence. “Whatever the Trinity wants from creatures or creation, God does it through words-efficacious, non-violent words.” Words that destabilize and...
A Prayer for Uvalde
"Dear God, bind up the wounds of all that suffer from gun violence. Those maimed and stifled. Those left alone and grieving. Those who struggle to get through one more day. Bless them Lord with your presence. Help them with your hope. Dear Lord, for all lives that...
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For People with Bishop Rob Wright | Special Guest Barbara Brown Taylor
Encountering God in the World with Special Guest Barbara Brown Taylor | Part 2 of 2 What is the image of God we see in our minds and how do we encounter God in this new world we are living in? If we are honest, we might find that we often fit God into a box that works...