ABOVE: Bishops of the church, including our own, line the path for incoming and outgoing presiding bishops Nov. 1 at the Washington National Cathedral, which held more than 2,500 people to witness the historic event. To read or listen to the Most Rev. Michael Curry's sermon, click here >
Photo: Danielle Thomas for the National Cathedral
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IN ACWORTH. The Rev. Terri Brice, interim rector at St. Teresa's, Acworth, blesses a child baptized Nov. 8 during Bishop Rob Wright's visit. The girl and her three siblings were baptized during the service. Three other people were confirmed and another received. Photo: Bill Monk More photos here > |
+ Bishop Wright will visit St. Andrew's, Hartwell, on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Rev. Susan Louttit Hardaway is priest in charge. All are welcome. + Bishop Wright will take part in the Covenant House Sleep Out Thursday, Nov. 19, along with other Atlanta leaders. The effort benefits homeless youth. Read about it (and donate to the cause) here > 
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Nan Ross, Editor
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How did we do? Big 'homework' assignment is due
By Nan Ross
When Bishop Rob Wright convenes the 109th Annual Council of the Diocese of Atlanta Friday morning, Nov. 13, at the Infinite Energy Forum in Duluth, he'll be eager to learn how delegates and clergy have done on the big "homework" assignment he gave them at last year's council meeting. That assignment was to explore and articulate what the diocese's purpose is. Read more >
Help Emmaus House supply Thanksgiving at Home
Emmaus House Thanksgiving at Home, a program sponsored by Emmaus House, is underway this month. The Emmaus House team signs up 350 households of families in need in order to make sure they have all the ingredients needed to have a full Thanksgiving meal that they can prepare and enjoy at home during the holiday. more >
Clergy Day on Immigration scheduled Dec. 9
Priests and deacons of the Diocese of Atlanta will have an opportunity to learn more about immigration issues at a Clergy Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Atlanta. The day is sponsored by Bishop Rob Wright and will feature speakers P. J. Edwards of Smyrna and the Rev. Fabio Sotelo, a Hispanic missioner serving parishes in Tucker and Lawrenceville. Edwards is a former business executive who now works on behalf of immigrants. more >
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 + Catherine Gordon of Carrollton is retiring after 10 years as director of St. Margaret's Community Outreach. She was a volunteer in the organization's many programs before that. The parish and community will celebrate her retirement at an open house from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Carrollton.
 + The Rev. John Porter of Atlanta is available to talk to church groups and individuals about his work benefiting the children of Haiti. A longtime member of the Holy Innocents' Episcopal School staff, he is now retired and has organized a nonprofit organization called Forging Futures in Haiti, Inc. For details, click here >.
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MISSIONARIES Sandra McCann and Martin McCann of Columbus pause Nov. 4 for a photo with the Most Rev. Michael Curry at Episcopal Church headquarters in New York City. Sandy McCann said the photo was taken in the chapel after Curry presided at his first communion service at that location since taking office.
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Youth from diocese will gather for lock-in at 109th Council
 Get the latest news from the Episcopal Youth Community here >
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 Artists' Market proceeds benefit ministries
The Work of Our Hands Artists' Market, Nov. 19-22 at the Cathedral of St. Philip, will feature more than 75 local and regional artists who agreed to donate half of their proceeds to support Atlanta-area organizations that serve persons marginalized by socioeconomic, mental health and intellectual challenges. The market includes fine art, folk art, woodwork pottery, jewelry and sculpture. more >
Beth-Sarah Wright introduces newest book tonight
 Beth-Sarah Wright, Ph.D., reads from her new book at 7 o'clock tonight at the Cathedral Book Store. Titled "Becoming Who I Am," her newest title "encourages us to embrace and tell our whole stories and to discover our divine capacity for true life transformation and joy." The program is free, but please RSVP to help plan for seating at 404-237-7582 or cbs3@mindspring.com.
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Parish hosts liturgy and preparation class
A Liturgy of Repentance and Reconciliation for the sin of racism -- and a class to help prepare individuals for it -- will be offered this fall by the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Atlanta. The liturgy is Thursday, Dec. 10. Three options for the two-hour preparation class are 6-8 p.m. Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 18 and Saturday, Dec. 5. "We will define and discuss how racism and white privilege affect each of us," says the Rev. Sharon Hiers, associate rector and organizer of the class. Learn more here>
Choral Evensong on Sunday afternoons
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Early music group presents concert
Organist Michael Britt of Baltimore will give a recital at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Cathedral of St. Philip. He will perform works by Schelat, Fedak and Utterback. There is no admission is charge.
St. Paul's choral ensembles present Christmas concert
St. Paul's Episcopal Church offers its 12th annual Christmas Concert, "Festival Sounds of the Season," at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at Sisters Chapel on the Spelman College campus. Trey Clegg is the director and conductor. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased here >
Benefit Advent & Choral Concert Dec. 1
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Spotlight: Congregation gets away from it all
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RETREAT TIME. Time for prayer, workshops and recreation -- including a game of soccer and mindful yoga -- were on the agenda Oct. 26 for members of St. Bede's Hispanic congregation. The retreat day, held on the grounds of sister parish El Buen Pastor in Austell, was led by the Rev. Fabio Sotelo, the congregation's Hispanic missioner. Ruth Santos, a bilingual pastoral care counselor, led workshops for parents and members of the youth group. "She provided an interesting approach to family issues and problems," said Sotelo, who led a workshop about the Episcopal Church during which participants told how they had found the St. Bede's community.
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Groups needed to provide, serve meals to homeless
The Gateway Center, a downtown program that helps the homeless, is looking for church groups to provide meals for its clients on a scheduled basis. "We are hoping for a church to serve a meal once a month, or once a quarter, on a Saturday evening or Monday through Friday," says Bec Cranford, volunteer coordinator at Gateway. For information, write to rcranford@gatewayctr.org or call 404-215-6551. Bishop Rob Wright volunteered at Gateway during Lent last year at a foot clinic. Lean more about Gateway here.
Learn about the Gilead Sabbath Initiative
 The Gilead Sabbath Initiative addresses issues of welcome and affirmation of LGBTQ people in faith communities and elsewhere. Drew Konow, scholar in residence at the Religious Institute, will be in Atlanta Nov. 20-24 and is looking for opportunities to speak about the initiative. He may be reached at konow@religiousinstitute.org or at 203-222-0055.
Free online course focuses on civil rights, nonviolence
 Emory University has debuted a free online course focused on civil rights and nonviolence. It is taught by activist and former Candler School of Theology distinguished scholar-in-residence Bernard LaFayette Jr. " From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement" offers learners an inside look into LaFayette's experiences as a civil rights activist and leader in the 1960s civil rights movement. More >
Celebrate with Canon Bolton with a trip to Scotland!
People of the diocese are invited to be present next spring as Canon Chaplain John Bolton of the Diocese of Atlanta commemorates the 50th anniversary of his priesthood by taking a trip to Scotland. He will be returning to the parish in which he first served, beautiful Rosslyn Chapel outside Edinburgh in Scotland, to celebrate Mass on his anniversary date May 22, Trinity Sunday. To learn all about the tour (initial payment is due Dec. 30), click here.
Young Adult Service Corps
Young Adult Service Corps offers opportunities untold throughout Anglican Communion more >
Grants for small, rural churches
Episcopal Church grants are available for innovative leadership in small and rural churches more >
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For those who work with children:
- Saturday, Dec. 12 | Decatur
9 a.m. to noon, Holy Trinity
For those who work with adults:
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+ ORGANIST (full time) for Grace, Gainesville
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For updates from the Episcopal News Service, click here >
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