Jan 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
For Lay Leaders Called to Lead is a day of lay leadership development designed for parish vestries, wardens and treasurers. All lay leaders, including members of finance and stewardship committees, are invited to this workshop. Bishop Wright teaches the model of...
Jan 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
We invite all Vergers and those that are interested in the ministry of the Verger to attend the Winter Assembly meeting. The Assembly will begin with Holy Eucharist celebrated by Bishop Whitmore, assisted by The Rev. Kim Jackson. After a group...
Jan 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Every story we tell represents a light. That light, your story, represents you. But what about all the light we cannot see? What about other people’s story and stories? What about their lives?Epiphany teaches us that our narratives are wrapped up in God’s ultimate...
Jan 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
How do our experiences in Faith inform work in the public sphere? How are outreach and advocacy experiences formative for our Faith? How do we reflect theologically on our experiences? Why does theology matter for social justice advocacy and outreach? Please...
Jan 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
And the Word became flesh and lived among us. ~John 1:14“Take a step back,” my Dad called out to me. “You’re standing too close. Take a step back, and you can see it better.” We were visiting the Art Institute of Chicago, and what IT turned out to be was Georges...
Dec 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
ATLANTA – In the heart of Southeast’s largest city, people of different races, economic classes and creeds will gather together in Woodruff Park on December 24 at 1 p.m. to celebrate the spirit of the season and to share the Common Ground of their...
Dec 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Clergy and lay delegates to Annual Council 2016 met November 18-19 to celebrate “WE” as a diocese. Hosted by the Southwest Atlanta Convocation, the event had over 450 people gathered at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park for the 110th...
Dec 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Beloved Community: Commission for Dismantling Racism is inviting all parishes in our Diocese to read Living Into God’s Dream: Dismantling Racism in America. This volume, which is edited by Catherine Meeks, consist of essays from her and six other...
Dec 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Serving Saint Julian’s Episcopal Church in Douglasville, the Rev. Brandon Duke offers his reflection on what Advent means to Christians and how we can use this season to connect with the Divine.“Traditionally, the Season of Advent represents the preparation and...
Dec 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Cross of Jesus: Holding Steady in LeadershipThis course will surface synergies and strategies between the leadership practice and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth with special attention to His Cross and those of Adaptive Leadership as taught by Ronald Heifetz....
