Jan 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Vocational VestryWhen we think of vestry service as a vocation, we transform ourselves from a group of leaders performing important tasks to an invigorated, fulfilled and transformed group that in turn enlivens the congregation and the community at large. In The...
Dec 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Daughters of the King (DOK) of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Decatur, spearheaded our partnership with Samaritan’s Purse’s “Operation Christmas Child” project which provides shoe box gifts to boys and girls overseas. Seventy-six shoe boxes, each...
Nov 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
In this slideshow, you’ll find key highlights from the 111th Annual Council. Feel free to download the photos included above and use however you see fit. If you are looking for a particular photo from Council, please contact the Communications team at...
Nov 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Diocese of Atlanta is proud to be home to a new resource for the worldwide Episcopal Church. Located at the Atlanta University Center among Morehouse, Spelman and Clark Atlanta campuses on the Westside of Atlanta, the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing will...
Nov 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
How will you challenge yourself to love like Jesus? Representatives from our diocese’s 114 worshiping communities were asked that at the 111th Annual Council, hosted by the Northeast Georgia Convocation, Nov. 10-11 at First Baptist Church in Gainesville. In his speech...
Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Diocese of Atlanta is proud to be home to a new resource for the worldwide Episcopal Church. Presiding Bishop The Most Rev. Michael Curry was on hand for the Oct. 11 ribbon cutting for the new Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing.Located at the Atlanta...
Oct 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Episcopal Bishop Robert C. Wright on Monday joined Episcopal Chaplains The Reverend Donna S. Mote and Barbara Pendergrast at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to welcome the remains of Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. Johnson, 39, of Springboro, Ohio. Johnson is...
Oct 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Prayer is a prelude.Good Evening Brothers and Sisters, in the aftermath of the horror of Las Vegas, I am heartened to know that you’re gathered to remember and pray for the souls of those who have died, including Mr. Paddock. I am heartened that you have gathered to...
Oct 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Because of a conflicting event in Woodruff Park on September 24th, Church of the Common Ground couldn’t use their normal worship space. Instead of canceling the service, they picked up their worship materials and moved across the street. Take a look at photos from the...