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For People Welcomes The Rev. Dr. Niechelle R. Guidry
The Rev. Dr. Neichelle R. Guidry, the Dean of Sisters Chapel at Spelman College, brings her rich, ecumenical background to the table, sharing how her diverse religious experiences inform her inclusive ministry.
Emmaus House: Inspiring Growth and Impacting the Future
There is much to celebrate at Emmaus House. One is its unique initiative to cultivate young leaders by exposing them to real-world challenges and empowering them to drive change.
The Rev. Colin Brown Called as Head Chaplain at The Lovett School
Two Diocese of Atlanta priests have been hired as chaplains at The Lovett School in Atlanta. The Rev. Colin Brown will serve as head chaplain at the private school and The Rev. Ashley Carr will be Lovett’s Middle School chaplain Lovett Head of School Meredyth Cole said in an announcement.
Celebrating 50 Years of Women in the Priesthood: The Rev. Mimi Guerra
The Rev. Irma (Mimi) Guerra is a native of Mexico who moved to the United States in 1994. She has been an educator for 30 years and was a Spanish teacher with the Douglas County Schools.
Celebrating 50 Years of Women in the Priesthood: The Rev. Martha Sterne
The Rev. Martha Sterne grew up in the fifties and sixties as a cosseted white child, shielded from the broader world. When she arrived in the big city, she encountered a reality where unspoken truths were being shouted out loud, and untold stories were tumbling out.
Trey Davis Called to Serve as AUC Campus Missioner
Trey Davis has been called to serve as the Campus Missioner to Atlanta University Campus at the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing within The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta beginning on August 1, 2024. "I thank God for Trey and this new call to serve as our campus...
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After Church Donation, Family Promise Offers First Transitional Home
A recent donation to Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb will give two families in need of transitional housing a place to call home early next year. Family Promise is a nationwide nonprofit that fights homelessness by providing resources, transitional housing, and support to struggling families.
How Kim Jackson Navigates LGBTQ Legislation as Georgia’s Only Openly Gay Senator
Four years after making history by being elected as Georgia’s first openly gay senator, Kim Jackson is continuing the work of advocating for the LGBTQ community.
Rev. Bowers’ Legacy Lives On in Atlanta Ministries and Services
Known for pushing daring ideas to serve others and honor God, the Rev. Tom Bowers didn’t just talk about change — he made it happen.
Metro Atlanta Church Providing Free School Uniforms for Families in Need
Organizers of the third annual Uniform Giveaway at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Midtown Atlanta say that the need for school uniforms has never been greater, so they’re taking action.
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 develop...
The Urgent Need for Mental Health Awareness in the Church
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 develop a comprehensive curriculum for clergy in mental health awareness.
Backpack Buddies, St. Paul’s Newnan Strive to End Childhood Hunger
Volunteers from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church helped Backpack Buddies pack and deliver more than 500 bags of food to underprivileged children in Coweta County… The volunteers packed bags full of various food items from community donations or the Atlanta Food Bank and purchased them from Sam’s Club.
Holy Innocents’ Students Fill Backpacks for Kids in Summer Program
Nearly 100 fourth and sixth graders from Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School spent part of a recent Saturday afternoon creating summer backpacks for students enrolled in the Horizons Atlanta summer program at the school.
All Saints Warner Robins Makes Significant Donation to Homeless Shelter
The city of Warner Robins’ ongoing homelessness outreach initiative had a divinely timed gift at their last council meeting. On Jan. 16, the city received a gift from All Saints Episcopal Church: 200 bags filled with hygiene items, warm accessories like scarves, gloves, and hats, as well as hand warmers.
Atlanta Church Inaugurates New Homes for the Homeless with Blessings on Ash Wednesday
Rev. Kim Jackson’s joyful, confident voice echoed outside of a matte black shipping container… Jackson stood next to Jim Thompson and blessed his new home. They’re with the Church of the Common Ground, a church without walls that serves the homeless, and they celebrated Thompson’s new home.
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For People Welcomes The Rev. Dr. Niechelle R. Guidry
The Rev. Dr. Neichelle R. Guidry, the Dean of Sisters Chapel at Spelman College, brings her rich, ecumenical background to the table, sharing how her diverse religious experiences inform her inclusive ministry.