New Episcopal Hispanic congregations in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta held their first services the last weekend of April. The gatherings were “a dream come true,” said Diocese of Atlanta Missioner for Hispanic Ministries The Rev. Irma Nohemi Guerra.
Persistence Pays Off for Christ Episcopal Church Norcross EYC Pilgrims
The third time proved to be the charm for the young people and Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) leaders at Christ Episcopal Church in Norcross. Twice, their hoped-for pilgrimage to Ireland had been scuttled by COVID-19. This June their persistence paid off.
The Rev. Irma (Mimi) Guerra
The Rev. Irma (Mimi) Guerra has been appointed by Bishop Rob Wright as Hispanic Missioner for the Diocese of Atlanta. As Hispanic Missioner, Rev. Guerra will coordinate all Hispanic ministries in the Diocese. She succeeds The Rev. Canon Isaías A. Rodríguez, who will continue serving the Hispanic congregation at Iglesia de Santa María in East Point. Canon Rodriguez said Guerra is an excellent choice to be taking over the work he has led since 1998. “Mimi brings a lot of talents. Lots of energy, openness to all. Being accepted by everybody. I am sure she will do a good job, although there...