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Celebrating 50 Years of Women in the Priesthood: The Rev. Claiborne E. Jones
The Rev. E. Claiborne Jones, a trailblazer in The Episcopal Church, was the first woman to serve as rector in the Deep South. Ordained as a deacon in 1978 and as a priest in 1979, she brought visionary leadership to Epiphany Episcopal Church in Atlanta, where she served as rector for 19½ years.
For People Welcomes Special Guest Kelsey Andries
With God, we are able to stand on firm foundation. A foundation that keeps us on solid ground during times of transition and uncertainty.
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.
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As Dorothy Day has said, “I really only love God as much as I love the person I love the least.” The gap Jesus was identifying that day is our ability to say we love God while hating or being indifferent to those God loves.
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For People: Exposing Christian Nationalism with The Rev. Pamela Cooper White
Bishop Wright and Dr. Cooper-White explore this question and dissect the rise of Christian Nationalism in America. Dr. Cooper White sheds light on how this movement attempts to reshape the U.S. into a fictional Christian nation. Listen in for the full conversation.