Happening 77
This high school retreat allows students to deepen their awareness of God while building community with their peers. Throughout the weekend, youth on Happening Team lead retreat attendees in camp activities, music, and an exploration of faith. Candidates (attendees)...
The Wright House Now a Living, Breathing, Life-Giving Reality
ATHENS, GA – (September 14, 2022) A to-do list item that had eluded three successive Diocese of Atlanta bishops got checked off Wednesday as the new Episcopal chapel at the University of Georgia was consecrated. Diocesan Bishop Rob Wright said his and his two...
Diocese of Atlanta Youth Clamor to Work At Camp Mikell
TOCCOA, GA – Of the seven summer camps at Camp Mikell, Work Camp is unlike any of the other sessions. First, while the other six are gatherings for relaxing, singing, skits, swimming, hiking, and making new friends for life, Work Camp is, well, work. Each year...
125 Youth Gathered for Worship, Fellowship, and Tubing
Last Saturday, 125 youth from across the Diocese came together for our annual tradition of worship, fellowship, and tubing the Chattahoochee River in Helen, Georgia. Special thanks to our participating parishes for making this day so special.
Episcopal Learning Programs Bridge the “Summer Slide” for At-Risk Students
The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta is celebrating the ongoing impact of its Children’s Defense Fund’s Freedom Schools® summer programs in Atlanta and Macon. Bishop Rob Wright said both programs have proven to close the achievement gap by improving literacy and learning...
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Ribbon-Cutting
The parking lot at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Sandy Springs overflowed Friday with hundreds of faculty and students. Students grouped from preschool to 12th grade stood shoulder to shoulder shouting school slogans as they waited for the new Lower School...