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For People Welcomes The Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw

For People Welcomes The Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw

In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Canon Martini Shaw, 17th Rector of The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, the congregation founded by Absalom Jones. They discuss Absalom’s story that led to the founding of St. Thomas and how his legacy is lived out today.

Remembering the Lynched Annual Concert

Remembering the Lynched Annual Concert

Presented by The Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Featuring Dr. Daniel Black and The Mighty Voices of Power Choir To RSVP email centerforracialhealing@episcopalatlanta.org with your name and number of guests....
Why Hope?

Why Hope?

In celebration of and thanksgiving for the life and ministry of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I thought I would try and distill a couple of reasons he gave for us to stay steadfastly hopeful.

For People Welcomes Bishop Deon Johnson

For People Welcomes Bishop Deon Johnson

“The opposite of faith isn’t doubt – it’s absolute certainty” – Bishop Deon Johnson In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Bishop Deon Johnson, 11th Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. They talk about...
Remembering the Emanuel AME Church Tragedy

Remembering the Emanuel AME Church Tragedy

The Rev. Canon John Thompson-Quartey views memorials in front of Emanuel AME Church on the day he delivered the donation from the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. Photo: Don Plummer. In June 2015, a mass shooting during an evening Bible study at historically Black...