The following resolution was unanimously passed at the Diocese of Atlanta’s Annual Council which met in Gainesville, GA on November 10-11, 2017: Resolved, that the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta enter into a Companion Diocese Relationship with the Anglican Diocese of Cape Coast in Ghana in West Africa, and that the relationship last for three years, commencing with the approval of such a relationship by the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Cape Coast at their quarterly meeting in December 2017. Subsequently, on Monday, December 4, 2017, we received this notice from the Bishop of Cape...
Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing Video
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 provide parishes and dioceses around the world with the support to address racism head-on through racial reconciliation and healing. The resource and training center is housed in what was known as the historic Absalom Jones Episcopal Center and Chapel building. The creation of the Center aligns with The Episcopal Church and our...
Bishops Visit Diocese to Dedicate New Resource for The Episcopal Church
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 University Center among Morehouse, Spelman and Clark Atlanta campuses on the Westside of Atlanta, the center will provide parishes and dioceses around the world with the support to address racism head-on through racial reconciliation and healing. The resource and training center is housed in what was known as the historic Absalom Jones...
The Diocese of Atlanta Launches Pathways Magazine
We are pleased to announce that the 2017-18 issue of Pathways magazine is now available for pre-order. This award-winning publication shares inspiring stories of people that are challenging themselves to love like Jesus. Magazines will be delivered in late November. Pre-Order Your Free Copy
Prayer is A Prelude: A Letter from Bishop Wright on Las Vegas
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 comfort one another with the comfort we find in Christ Jesus. Were I not traveling today, I would be blessed to be with you. Holy Scripture reminds us that we are to “…rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.” Tonight we weep. Tonight is an important part of what makes us human. Eventhough Las Vegas is more...
Church of the Common Ground Sunday Worship
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 service. Lunch was provided by the folks from St. Benedict's in Smyrna.
Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey has devastated the lives of millions of people in Texas and Louisiana. Hear from our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on ways to help those impacted.Long ago the prophet Malachi taught that we are all children of God by virtue of our creation by the same God. "Have we not all one father? Has not one God created us," he asked (2:10). Jesus taught the same thing when he told a story about a Good Samaritan. We are indeed all the children of God. And if we are all God's children, then we are all brothers and sisters.In our recent days, we have watched and witnessed the devastation...
Head of School Installation Ceremony
Brookhaven, Ga. -- St. Martin's Episcopal School celebrated the formal installation of Dr. Luis A. Ottley as its third Head of School on Sunday, Aug. 27 at St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church in Brookhaven. The installation was presided over by the Right Rev. Robert C. Wright, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, and Ottley's father the Right Rev. James Ottley of Miami. Dr. Luis Ottley began his tenure with St. Martin's in early July. Dr. Luis A. Ottley and his wife, Carrie Eagles, along with the Right Rev. Robert Wright. (l-r) the Right Rev. Robert C....
New Campus Missioners
Transitioning into college is hard - really hard. We support all of our young adults whether they choose to go to college or do something else. The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta believes in giving every young adult the best opportunity to stay connected during this transition. Campus Missioners are here to help guide young adults during this new phase of life. Meet our newest Campus Missioners. Rebecca Land-SegrestRebecca is a cradle raised Episcopalian and has always been active in serving her Church, active growing up in her Diocese and parish in South Georgia, and she continues...
Diocesan Day on Immigration
Amid all of the public turmoil about immigration, how do Christians respond in a way that allows them to live into their baptismal promise to respect the dignity of all persons and the imperative from Jesus to love our neighbor as ourselves?That is one of many questions participants will wrestle with during an August 30 discussion at The Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road, N.E, Atlanta, GA 30305. The session, scheduled for 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., is free and open to the public. It will be streamed live at stphilipscathedral.org/stream. The event will include presentations by...