Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta Events

Episcopal Church Women 102nd Annual Meeting

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Program: "Friendship as Outreach that Serves Us All" with Kathryn Bryan, Director of Program Support for The Friendship Center at Church of the Holy Comforter and A Celebration of Service for ECW Chaplain the Rev. Aubrey Burdett

Registration fee: $15 per person, includes lunch and door prizes!

Download flier and registration form here.

Checks payable to ECW, Diocese of Atlanta due Oct. 10 to:
Diane Burrows, 187 Thornberry Lane, Jefferson, GA 30549
Registration deadline is firm in order to plan for the number of lunches.

Questions? Contact Diane: 1-706-367-9840 or dburrows@187windstream.net. For directions to church, call 770-487-8415

Walk the Road to Emmaus House

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Emmaus House will host its fourth annual Walk the Road event from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 1017 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta 30315.The afternoon includes a walk around the neighborhood, an art sale, a cookout and an open house. �We promise challenging and fun learning opportunities and an introduction to some saints in our neighborhood,� said the Rev. Claiborne Jones, vicar and director. Participants are encouraged to bring canned goods for the food pantry and school supplies for Emmaus House children. Information: emmaushouse@earthlink.net or 404-525-5948

Fair Trade Holiday Sale

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A FAIR TRADE HOLIDAY SALE is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, after each service at Holy Trinity Parish, 515 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. The sale features one-of-a-kind fair trade gift items made by artisans and farmers from 36 developing countries. Products come from SERRV International, which promotes social and economic progress of artisans and farmers from developing countries by purchasing and marketing their handcrafts and food in a just and direct manner; Pambili African Artworks, Episcopal priest Sipo Mzimela's fair trade retail shop in downtown Decatur; and Threads of Hope, a ministry begun by the Anglican Church in Peru that markets beautiful textile art arpilleras, such as wall hangings, tote bags, book covers, and Christmas decorations. Information: 404-377-2622

Meeting on mission work in Haiti

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A meeting of individuals and teams that have done or are interested in mission work in Haiti will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 30, at Holy Trinity Parish, Decatur.

This meeting already was scheduled and announced at the time of the Jan. 12 earthquake, but because of increased interest the meeting has been moved to a larger space at Holy Trinity Parish.

Additional, quarterly meetings are planned April 17, July 24 and during the Oct. 2 Diocesan Global Mission Conference. Information: Terry Franzen, tfranzen@franzen-salzano.com or 404-357-7569.

St. Anna the Prophet Convocation and Vow Ceremony

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Society of St. Anna the Prophet will hold its annual convocation and vow ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 2089 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta 30307. Bishop of Atlanta J. Neil Alexander will preach and preside at Holy Eucharist. All are invited and welcome for the worship service and a lunch following. The annual gathering of the Society of St. Anna is held at the time of the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord.

The Carpenter's Kids information meeting

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Learn more about Africa's Carpenter's Kids Feb. 3

A special opportunity to learn more about The Carpenter's Kids, which provides educational opportunities for orphans and other vulnerable children in Africa, will be offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Cathedral of St. Philip (room 366). Presenters are Kelly Alexander of Atlanta, who spent five months in Tanzania working with The Carpenter's Kids, and Kimberly McOmber, who coordinates the cathedral's involvement with the group, which is sponsored by the Diocese of Central Tanganyika. McOmber invites interested persons to consider having dinner at the Cathedral between 5:30 and 7 p.m. To make a reservation ($7 adults, $5 all-you-can-eat salad bar) write to her at kmcomber@bellsouth.net.

Creation Keepers Network Workshop

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Commission on Environmental Stewardship will present a weekend workshop for the Diocese of Atlanta Creation Keepers network Feb. 5-7 at Mikell Camp and Conference Center, Toccoa. Saturday morning�s keynote speaker is Dr. Howard Frumkin, director of the National Center for Environmental Health / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He�ll discuss �The Relationship Among Science, Faith and Environmental Protection.� See agenda. Click here for a registration form.

A Taste of Latin America

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

All are invited to sample A Taste of Latin America from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Cathedral of St. Philip at a dinner hosted by the Diocese of Atlanta Hispanic Ministry Commission. Featured, in addition to some great food, will be a performance by Ballet Folklorico de San Felipe, a crafts sale, silent auction, pinata and raffle. Donations will be accepted for humanitarian projects in Latin America. Download flier

Renowned English conductor to lead choristers in Evensong

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Malcolm Archer, director of chapel music at Winchester College in England, will direct nearly 60 young choristers from throughout the Diocese of Atlanta for Evensong at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Cathedral of St. Philip. The service is open to all. Archer, who will lead a Choristers Festival starting that morning, is known internationally as a composer, conductor and recitalist. Organist for the festival is Dr. Dale Adelmann, canon for music at the Cathedral of St. Philip. The Diocese of Atlanta Commission on Music is sponsoring the event.

Feast of Absalom Jones Service

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin will be the guest preacher for the Diocese of Atlanta�s celebration of the Feast of Absalom Jones at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. The event is sponsored annually by the Atlanta chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians in tribute to the first African-American priest.

Absalom Jones' legacy was part of Franklin's childhood and upbringing; she grew up a member of the African Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia, the first black Episcopal congregation in the United States. Franklin�s mother was an active member there for more than 60 years.

Bishop of Atlanta J. Neil Alexander will serve as celebrant for the festival service. Music will be provided by the St. Paul�s Episcopal Church Choir, Atlanta, under the direction of Trey Clegg, choirmaster. A reception will follow with music by the Spelman College Jazz Ensemble. All are welcome.

Absalom Jones was born a house slave in Delaware in 1746. He bought his own freedom as well as that of his wife through years of hard work and went on to lead the African Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia. In 1804, he was one of the first two black Americans to be formally ordained in any denomination. He was a respected community leader who put his own life in danger to help those afflicted by a yellow-fever epidemic in 1793. He died Feb. 13, 1818, and he is remembered each year on the Episcopal Church calendar.

Vocare hosts weekend for young adults

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Vocare (Vo-car-ay), a ministry of the Episcopal Church that gives young adults (age 19-30) the opportunity to explore how God is calling them in their lives, will host its 19th Vocare weekend Feb. 19-21 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, 80 miles east of Atlanta.The Vocare weekend is designed to be a fun, insightful and empowering experience that includes a series of talks and discussions balanced with laid-back activities (and some free time!) that help young adults explore their faith, identity and calling in fellowship with other Christians. Cost for participants is $60, and scholarship assistance is available. For a registration form, contact Julie Shipp at rector@vocareingeorgia.org or go to www.vocareingeorgia.org. Registration forms will be accepted through Feb. 15.

New Beginnings retreat for grades 6-9

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New Beginnings weekend Feb. 19-21 for grades 6-9

New Beginnings, a retreat designed to respond to issues, concerns and needs of teenagers in grades 6-9, will be offered Feb. 19-21 at Camp Mikell in Toccoa. The weekend of spiritual growth and renewal features talks, skits, sharing, praying and singing. Each participant must attend with an adult sponsor. Youth who have attended a New Beginnings weekend may apply to be on the team, which is responsible for planning weekend's events. The team meets Feb. 13 for a training day. Team, candidate and sponsor forms can be found on the youth website, episcopalatlantayouth.org.

Happening retreat for grades 10-12

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Diocesan Confirmation Service

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Bishop of Atlanta J. Neil Alexander and Assistant Bishop Keith B. Whitmore will confirm an estimated new Episcopalians from throughout the Diocese of Atlanta at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Cathedral of St. Philip. A reception follows. (Italian organist Ennio Cominetti will present a recital prior to the service at 3:15 p.m. His performance is part of the Cathedral's organ recital series.) A reception follows the worship service. All are welcome.

10th annual Folk School Weekend

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 7 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Work of Our Hands will sponsor its 10th annual Folk School Weekend March 5-7 at Mikell Camp and Conference Center, Toccoa. Thirteen different art areas will be offered, including for the first time Appalachian hand-tied broom making. The Rev. Roger Ard, rector of St. Peter's, Rome, will talk Saturday morning on "Hands and Soul: The Lathe of Creation."
For a description of the courses, details about cost and room arrangements, and a registration form, go to www.workofhands.com. This is an adult conference, but teens are welcome to come with parents or grandparents. Classes tend to fill up quickly; so register soon.

Diocese of Atlanta Ministry Fair

Sat, 6 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 6 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The day begins at 9 a.m. with registration and check-in. The Rev. Dr. Ian Markham, dean of The Virginia Theological Seminary, will be the speaker for the Great Gathering at 9:30. Three workshop sessions and lunch will follow, with the day ending at 4 p.m. More than 50 workshops are available to choose from, and there will be something for everyone.
Get all the details and how to register here >

Choral concert for Haiti relief

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 7 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The choirs of two Atlanta Episcopal parishes -- St. Paul's and St. Bartholomew's -- will combine forces with their directors, Trey Clegg and Brad Hughley, to perform a benefit concert for Haiti relief at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 7, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 306 Peyton Road, Atlanta. The parishes have partnered together many times in music as well as mission trips to Haiti. The concert will include the music of Bainton, Vaughan Williams, Barber, as well as Negro spirituals. The concert is free, and a love offering will be taken for Haiti relief.

Music That Makes Community conference

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

"Music That Makes Community," a conference dedicated to exploring a style of singing that transforms worship and more deeply forms Christian community, will be presented March 11-13 at St. Benedict's Episcopal Church, 2160 Cooper Lake Road, Smyrna. The event is sponsored by the Diocese of Atlanta's Congregational and Leadership Development Task Force. For details and to register, click here.

Dante scholar Peter Hawkins lecture

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Renowned Dante scholar Peter Hawkins of Yale Divinity School will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 634 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. Hawkins' work has long centered on the Italian poet, most recently in

Dante: A Brief History (2006); Dante's Testaments: Essays on Scriptural Imagination (winner of a 2001 AAR Book Prize); and The Poets' Dante: Twentieth-Century Reflections. The lecture is free and open to the public and will be followed by a dessert reception and book signing in the church library.

Lenten Lecture: God on Trial

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

"God on Trial: The Earthquake in Haiti and the Indictment of God," a Lenten lecture series by Dr. Joseph Monti, will be presented March 11 and 12 at two Atlanta Episcopal churches -- St. Bede's and St. Dunstan's. The first lecture, "The Indictments," will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 12, at St. Bede's, 2601 Henderson Mill Road, Atlanta, 30345. The second lecture, "Children of a Lesser God," is at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at St. Dunstan's, 4393 Garmon Road, Atlanta, 30327, and will be followed by "Acts of Hope: The Hands and Feet of God in Haiti" by the Rev. Bill Deneke. Monti is professor of Christian ethics and moral theology, emeritus, at the School of Theology, Sewanee. Deneke, who has done frequent mission work in Haiti, is rector of Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish in Decatur. Dinner ($7) is served at 6 p.m. Friday; reservations required by calling St. Bede�s, 770-938-9797. A continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

Lenten Lecture: God on Trial - Part 2

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

"God on Trial: The Earthquake in Haiti and the Indictment of God," a Lenten lecture series by Dr. Joseph Monti, will be presented March 11 and 12 at two Atlanta Episcopal churches -- St. Bede's and St. Dunstan's. The first lecture, "The Indictments," will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 12, at St. Bede's, 2601 Henderson Mill Road, Atlanta, 30345. The second lecture, "Children of a Lesser God," is at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at St. Dunstan's, 4393 Garmon Road, Atlanta, 30327, and will be followed by "Acts of Hope: The Hands and Feet of God in Haiti" by the Rev. Bill Deneke. Monti is professor emeritus of Christian ethics and moral theology at the School of Theology, Sewanee. Deneke, who has done frequent mission work in Haiti, is rector of Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish in Decatur. Dinner ($7) is served at 6 p.m. Friday; reservations required by calling St. Bede�s, 770-938-9797. A continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

Episcopal Atlanta Haiti Companions meeting

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The next meeting of the Diocese of Atlanta Haiti Committee -- Episcopal Atlanta Haiti Companions -- will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 13, at St. Francis' Episcopal Church, 432 Forest Hill Road, Macon 31210. "Please join us as we continue our efforts to work together in partnership with our brothers and sisters in Haiti," says Terry Franzen of the diocesan Global Mission Committee. Questions? Contact her at tfranzen@franzen-salzano.com

Hunger Walk 2010

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Got your walkin' shoes on? Join Hunger Walk participants from around the diocese for a fun-filled, family-friendly day and help hungry neighbors throughout middle and north Georgia. Walking on behalf of Episcopal Charities Foundation doubles your impact: You'll feed hungry families everywhere the Food Bank does - which is way beyond metro Atlanta.

Give to the Hunger Walk and sign up online here.

Meditation on the Passion of Christ, with Carols

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Cathedral Schola will present a service entitled "A Meditation on the Passion of Christ, with Carols" at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at the Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. This service consists of various scriptural readings of the season punctuated by anthems, antiphons and congregational hymns. Canon Dale Adelmann will conduct the 27-member Schola.

Live webcast of Easter service from New York City

Sun, 4 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 4 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A live webcast of the Festive Choral Easter Eucharist from Grace Episcopal Church, New York City, will be presented at 11 a.m. on Easter Morning, Sunday, April 4. The service will feature the highly respected combined Grace Choirs. Celebrant and preacher will be the Rev. J. Donald Waring, rector. The service will be available www.episcopalchurch.org/live/easter. The Festive Easter Service can be followed in The Book of Common Prayer.

UBE Southern Regional Conference

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Union of Black Episcopalians� Southern Regional Conference begins at 6 p.m. Friday, April 9, and continues at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 10, at Absalom Jones Chapel and Student Center, 807 Fair St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314. Information: Lane Barnum, president of the Atlanta UBE chapter, at 770-730-8177.

Cathedral's Farmers Market reopens

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Peachtree Road Farmers Market returns for its fourth season Saturday, April 10, to the parking lot at the Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. The market is open Saturdays through December from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A special feature this week is a demonstration by the E. Rivers Elementary School Culinary Garden Club.

Funeral for the Rev. Canon Herbert J. Beadle

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The funeral for the Rev. Canon Herbert J. Beadle, a retired priest of the Diocese of Atlanta, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at the Cathedral of St. Philip with Bishop of Atlanta J. Neil Alexander presiding. A priest for 59 years, Canon Beadle died March 16. He was 86. Canon Beadle served at the Cathedral of St. Philip from 1983-1988 and as director of St. Jude's Recovery Center in Atlanta from 1966-1983.

St. Augustine's College Sunday

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saint Augustine�s College Sunday will be celebrated April 18 at two Episcopal churches in the Atlanta area. St. Timothy�s Episcopal Church, at 2833 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur, will host its third annual Saint Augustine�s College Day at the 10 a.m. service. This year�s speaker will be Dr. Joseph Silver, provost, Clark Atlanta University.

St. Paul�s Episcopal Church, 306 Peyton Road SW, Atlanta, also will host a Saint Augustine�s College Sunday at the 11:15 a.m. service. The speaker at St. Paul�s will be Dr. Maria Arvelo Lumpkin of Spelman College, Atlanta.

Both events are sponsored by Saint Augustine�s College alumni to enhance the relationship between the Episcopal college and Episcopal churches in the area, as well as recruit students for the college.

Saint Augustine�s College, located in Raleigh, N.C., was founded in 1867. It is a privately endowed institution with accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The current president, Dr. Dianna Boardley Suber, is the first female president of the college. Saint Augustine�s is also the first historically black institution to have its own on-campus commercial radio and television stations and is the 2010 winner of the CIAA Championship. It is also the home of Olympic icon George �Pup� Williams. Coach Williams served as the 2004 U.S. Olympic head coach for the men�s track and field team at the Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece. Saint Augustine�s offers a wide selection of clubs and activities for the students. It is well known for its high academic standards. All are welcome.

Information: Alma James, 678-640-4760, j_clyde@bellsouth.net

Marietta Festival of Music

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The second annual Marietta Festival of Music will be presented at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 18, in the nave of the St. Catherine's Episcopal Church, 571 Holt Road in Marietta. The 90-minute concert will feature performances by three choirs: The Cobb Festival Singers and The Northside Young Singers under the leadership of Music Director Lynn Swanson, and The William Baker Festival Singers under the direction of Dr. William O. Baker. The program will include classical works by Handel, Purcell and Hassler; modern selections by Taverner and Nystedt; and a number of American spirituals, folk hymns and gospel songs. Admission is free. Information: 678-787-9189, Mail@FestivalSingers.org or www.FestivalSingers.org Download a flier >

Parish administrators gather

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Parish administrators from throughout the diocese will gather for their spring workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Workshop speaker is Sami Stockton on �Getting Things Done.� The gathering is sponsored by PANDA, parish administrators of the Diocese of Atlanta. Register by April 16. Click here for a registration form.

Author of 'The Power of Half' to speak

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Atlanta philanthropist and writer Kevin Salwen, author of the inspiring memoir The Power of Half, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish, Decatur. The event is free and open to the public.

The recently published book (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) chronicles the Salwen family�s experience of selling their house and donating half the proceeds to charity. Their journey started when Hannah Salwen, then 14 years old, recognized that if those who have so much give just some then many impoverished people�s lives can be greatly improved.

A Q&A, book signing and reception follow Salwen�s talk. Copies of The Power of Half will be raffled and the proceeds donated to charity through Maggie�s Giving Group, an Atlanta-based philanthropic organization.

Download flier here.

Sweet P's Arts Festival

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The 7th annual Sweet P�s Arts Festival, which generates funds for area ministries including MUST Ministries, Cool Girls, Habitat for Humanity and Holy Comforter Church, will be Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25, on the grounds of St. Peter & St. Paul Episcopal Church,1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Last year the festival raised nearly $16,000 for local area ministries. Information: Janet Livingston, janet@thelivingstongroup.com or 678-305-0070

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Discovering Sacred Space: a conference

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

�Discovering Sacred Space,� a conference that explores myriad ways for connecting with the holy, will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at St. Catherine�s Episcopal Church, 571 Holt Road, Marietta. Along with a keynote speaker from Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., the day features workshops presented by five individuals with experience creating sacred spaces internally, on the move, in the garden and in the home. A special program addresses the sacred space of young people. The event is sponsored by the Diocese of Atlanta�s Institute for Ministry and Theological Education. To find out more and to register online, click here.

Emmaus House Garden Gala

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The 2010 Emmaus House Garden Gala is Saturday, April 24, at the North Buckhead Italianate villa of Mandy and Chip Reames. Live music and a silent auction begin at 6 p.m., followed by a gourmet seasonal feast at 7:30 p.m.

Local actor and comedian Rob Cleveland will preside over the live auction; featured items include lunch with Georgia gardener Walter Reeves, a weekend at Bishop Alexander's Sewanee home, the use of a four-bedroom home in the Rocky Mountains, and much more.

Tickets are $150 per person, $125 of which is tax-deductible. Tickets for adults 30 and under are $75. Please send your check in advance, made out to Emmaus House, to Garden Gala, Emmaus House, 1017 Hank Aaron Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30315. Or you may register online and pay by credit card or check routing by clicking here.

For more information, visit www.emmaushouse.org

Earth Day Celebration at Hartwell Dam

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Creation Keepers of St. Andrew�s Episcopal Church in Hartwell will sponsor an Earth Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at the Big Oaks Pavilion at Hartwell Dam (directions). There will be bike rides � 3-miles, 6-miles (to view an osprey nest) and 8-miles; performances at the pavilion including a community sing-along, children�s games, exhibitors and free refreshments. Click here for a schedule of events. The Diocese of Atlanta�s Commission on Environmental Stewardship has a network of Creation Keepers in parishes throughout Middle and North Georgia.

ECW Spring Retreat

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 2 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Atlanta will present their annual Spring Retreat April 30-May 2 at Mikell Camp and Conference Center, Toccoa. The Rev. Donald Harrison, vicar at St. Anthony's Episcopal Church, Winder, will address the gathering on the Apostle Paul, "Will the Real Paul Please Stand Up?" Registration deadline is April 15. Click here for details and a registration form.

Rainbow Village Golf Classic

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Rainbow Village will host its 15th annual Golf Classic on Monday, May 10, at Windermere Golf Club, 5000 Davis Love Drive, Cumming, GA 30041. In addition to traditional prizes for low scores and longest drive and more, a Faith-Based Challenge Cup will be awarded to the church or other faith-based organization team with the best score. Admission is $175 per player ($600 per team) and buys a day of fun, dinner from Outback Steakhouse, and a chance at the Challenge Cup. Register online by visiting www.rainbowvillage.org and clicking on the Upcoming Events tab or call Amy Anderson at (770) 497-1888, Ext. 10. Rainbow Village is a program that offers transitional housing to homeless families.

'Prophetic and Interpretive Roles of Deacons'

Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The executive director of the North American Association for the Diaconate will address the Diocese of Atlanta�s deacon formation class May 14 and 15 at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Deacon Susanne Watson Epting will discuss �The Prophetic and Interpretive Roles of Deacons� with members of the deacon formation class as well as ordained deacons from around the diocese.

Stewardship Workshop for clergy and lay leaders

Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A stewardship workshop for clergy and lay leaders responsible for organizing the stewardship effort in their parishes will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Cathedral of St. Philip, room 382.The Diocese of Atlanta Stewardship Commission is sponsoring the event. Click for details

Workshop on Public Narrative - Canceled

Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This event has been canceled.

A workshop titled �Come Along with Me: Speaking Your Passion for Mission� will focus on a process called public narrative from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 15, in room 381 at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Public narrative has been described as �the art of translating values into action.� The workshop is designed to give individuals and groups greater clarity, energy and motivation for ministry. Join three General Convention deputies who have been trained in the public narrative process -- John Andrews of Clarkesville, the Rev. Claiborne Jones of Atlanta and Vicky Partin of Columbus � for the day. $15 covers lunch and materials. Register online

Power-Wise Clergy Lunch

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Georgia Interfaith Power and Light will host a free luncheon for clergy from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, at Holy Trinity Parish, 515 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. The event's focus will be the new Power Wise program, which allows GIPL to financially support church efforts to reduce energy consumption. Register by writing aamyx@gipl.org.

School choir's benefit concert for Haiti

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A benefit concert for Haiti featuring the Atlanta International School Honor Choir will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, May 21, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish, 515 E. Ponce de Leon, Decatur 30030.

Proceeds will benefit the music school at St. Trinit�, Port-au-Prince, which was heavily damaged by the January earthquake.

The AIS Honor Choir, directed by Leona Greenlaw, is made up of students in grades 6-12 who are serious enough about singing to be willing to come to rehearsals at 7:30 a.m. twice a week. They perform throughout the year in concert at the school and in the community.

This concert will feature a group of 14 singers from the Honor Choir who were eager to contribute their time and talents for a worthy cause, putting the words �one person can make a difference� into action.

The program will feature selections from across the musical spectrum, from spirituals to Copland and Poulenc to Michael Jackson.

Diocesan Confirmation Service

Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Diocesan Confirmation Service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the Cathedral of St. Philip. The Rt. Rev. Keith B. Whitmore, assistant bishop, will be joined by the Rt. Rev. Don Wimberly, former bishop of the Diocese of Texas, to confirm an anticipated 130 new Episcopalians. All are welcome. A reception follows.

Marriage & Parenting Class

Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

St. James' Episcopal Church, Marietta, will offer a program titled "Rev Up Your Marriage and Tune Up Your Parenting Skills" from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the church, 161 Church St., Marietta. Doyle Hamilton, licensed marriage and family therapist, will lead the program. Childcare will be available. Cost is $15 per person. To reserve a place, call Nancy Payne, 770-421-0465.

Power-Wise Clergy Luncheon

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Georgia Interfaith Power and Light will host a free luncheon for clergy from noon to 2 p.m. noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 753 College St., Macon. The event's focus will be the new Power Wise program, which allows GIPL to financially support church efforts to reduce energy consumption. Register by writing aamyx@gipl.org.

Care and Counseling Luncheon

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Cathedral of St. Philip will host a luncheon speaker for clergy and pastoral care leaders at noon Thursday, June 3, in the Gould Room. The Rev. Sandye Mullins, the new executive director of the Care and Counseling Center of Georgia, is guest speaker. Counselors from the Cathedral Counseling Center also will be present to talk about current and future offerings. For more information and reservations contact the Rev. Canon Todd Smelser at 404-365-1036 or tsmelser@stphlipscathedral.org.

The Feast of Corpus Christi

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Feast of Corpus Christi will be observed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3, at the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 1069 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. The Solemn Eucharist for the Feast of the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ will include William Byrd's "Ave verum corpus" and the sequence for Corpus Christi, "Lauda Sion salvatorem" by Thomas Aquinas.

Monster Book Sale

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 6 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A MONSTER BOOK SALE is planned Friday through Sunday, June 4-6, at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, 805 Mount Vernon Highway, Atlanta, 30327. Sale items include children's games and educational materials and DVDs. The sale benefits English for Successful Living, a nonprofit organization. Hours are Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ribfest benefits Emmaus House campers

Sat, 5 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 5 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew hosts its third annual Ribfest to benefit the Emmaus House summer camp program from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 5, at the Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Each adult meal is $11 and includes barbecued ribs, side orders, and iced tea or lemonade. Children's meals are $5. Diners may eat at tables in the church parking lot or take food home. Information: Deacon Chip Faucette, 770-361-5971.

Plant Sale at Holy Comforter

Sat, 5 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 5 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A special sale of plants grown by gardeners of the Seedtime & Harvest program at Holy Comforter Church is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 5, at the church, 737 Woodland Ave. SE in Atlanta's Ormewood Park. Shop for irises, giant red canna lilies, banana plants, and sweet potato transplants, as well as many other perennials, warm-weather vegetables, heirloom tomatoes, herbs, succulents, hanging baskets and annual flowers. All proceeds benefit The Friendship Center, a program of Holy Comforter that offers a respectful and supportive community to friends and neighbors marginalized by poverty, mental illness and various disabilities.

Flower & Liturgical Arts Festival

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The fourth annual Flower and Liturgical Arts Festival sponsored by St. James� Episcopal Church, Clayton, runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 11 and 12, at the church, 260 Warwoman Drive, Clayton, 30552. The event features flower-arranging demonstrations at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday and at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, along with 10 themed table displays, and a special indoor garden around the altar. Visitors will be able to walk the church�s labyrinth and visit the memorial garden. The theme for this year�s event is �This Fragile Earth, Our Island Home,� taken from The Book of Common Prayer.

Funeral for the Rev. Ralph O. Marsh

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Rev. Ralph Olin Marsh, from 1965 to 1996 Episcopal chaplain to the University of Georgia, died June 7. He was 83. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 11, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Athens. Bishop Keith B. Whitmore will preside.

A graduate of Emory University and the School of Theology, Sewanee, Father Marsh was ordained a priest in 1966 by the Rt. Rev. Randolph Claiborne, fifth bishop of Atlanta. He is survived by two sons.

Vergers' Guild Annual Meeting

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The annual meeting of the Mark Emory Graham Chapter of the Vergers� Guild of the Episcopal Church begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12, at Holy Trinity Parish, 515 E. Ponce de Leon, Decatur. Holy Eucharist is at 10 a.m. with Bishop Keith Whitmore as celebrant. Lunch is at noon, followed by a 1 p.m. business meeting, which includes election of new officers. Information: Millard Jones, cprepsm@windstream.net or Charles Dale, chdale@mindspring.com.

Ugly Pants Open Golf Tournament

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

St. Benedict's Episcopal Church, Smyrna, will sponsor its second annual Ugly Pants Open Monday, June 14, at Indian Hills Country Club in Marietta. Prize categories include ugliest pants (individual and team), closest to the pin and longest drive. Shotgun start is a 12:30 p.m. Foursomes are $400, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds benefit St. Benedict's mission and outreach. Information and registration: Dave Demer, Dave.demer@westendeventsllc.com or online here.

Summer Solstice Celebration

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Mary & Martha's Place will host its annual Summer Solstice celebration and fund raiser Thursday, June 17, at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 4393 Garmon Road, Atlanta, 30327. The gathering starts at 6:30 p.m. with a picnic in the beech grove and will be followed by an ancient solstice ritual of gratitude and abundance at 7:30 in the church. more >

'Yes...We...Can' musical celebrates Juneteenth

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

"Yes...We...Can," a musical Juneteenth celebration, is planned at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 306 Peyton Road, Atlanta. Juneteenth is the name for the earliest known commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865.

Achieving Wellness and Recovery in Schizophrenia

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

"Achieving Wellness and Recovery in Schizophrenia" is the topic for a free program from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, June 22, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter, 737 Woodland Ave., Atlanta. James Parker, M.D., a Birmingham, Ala., psychiatrist known for his outreach to mentally ill homeless people, is the speaker. A lunch follows the program. All are welcome. Register by calling NAMI Georgia, 770-234-9347.

Spiritual Directors' Conclave

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The theme for the second Conclave for Spiritual Directors, sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta�s Commission on Spiritual Growth, is �Spiritual Direction and Psychotherapy: Boundaries and Compatibility.�

7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, June 25 � Panel discussion on Psychotherapy and Spiritual Direction

and 8:30-4 p.m. Saturday, June 26 � Dr. Daniel Helminiak, author of �Meditation Without Myth�

Cost is $20 for both Friday and Saturday, or $10 for Saturday only. Register online

According to Brother Kenneth Hosley, OPC, the event�s coordinator: �The conclave will focus on the boundaries and overlap between psychotherapy and spiritual direction. It is more important than ever for spiritual directors to understand the appropriate boundaries between counseling / psychotherapy and spiritual direction. Furthermore, understanding the overlap between counseling and spiritual direction and how they complement one another can be a tremendous asset to any spiritual director.�

For more information, contact Brother Kenneth Hosley, br.kenneth@gmail.com

Kids4Peace - Abraham's Tent

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Kids4Peace, the interfaith peace education program that brings together 11- and 12-year-old Jewish, Muslim and Christian children from Jerusalem and the Diocese of Atlanta, is underway this week at Mikell Camp and Conference Center, Toccoa.

The two-week program closes with the Abraham's Tent celebration, which reflects the vision of the children of Abraham living together in peace. St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Atlanta, will host an encore celebration of Abraham's Tent at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 11. The Rev. Josh Thomas will preach. All interested people are welcome. Until then, please keep these children and their leaders in your prayers.

An Introduction to VoCARE: Hearing One Another into Vocation

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Fund for Theological Education will introduce VoCARE, a new approach to helping others discern their vocations, at a presentation from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 12, in Child Hall at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Leaders from across denominations have been invited. There is no charge for the program. To find out more and to register by July 8, click here. To download a flier, click here.

Dwelling in the Nearness of God: Parish Ministry as a Spiritual Practice

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Rev. Dr. Julia Gatta will share reflections on her book "The Nearness of God: Parish Ministry as Spiritual Practice" Saturday, July 17, at St. Benedict's Episcopal Church, 2160 Cooper Lake Road, Smyrna. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is sponsored by the Diocese of Atlanta Institute for Ministry and Theological Education. The program is designed for both laity and clergy. Gatta, associate professor of pastoral theology at the School of Theology, the University of the South, will be joined by Dr. Roberta Bondi, renowned church historian and retired professor of the Candler School of Theology at Emory University for discussions in the afternoon. Tuition is $50, which covers lunch and snacks. For details and to register online, click here.

Diocese of Atlanta Haiti Companions

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Diocese of Atlanta Haiti Companions meets from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 24, at Christ Episcopal Church, Norcross. Pere Kerwin Delicat (at left), priest in charge for St. Joseph's of Arimethea Church in Haiti, which is partnered with Christ Church, Norcross, will be the special guest. Pere Kerwin formerly served as the director of the Diocese of Haiti's Partnership Program. He will provide an update on the latest conditions in the sister parishes.

Reception for Friendship Center artists

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Art work created at the Friendship Center at Church of the Holy Comforter will be on display through Aug. 12 at Episcopal Church of the Atonement, 4945 Highpoint Road, Sandy Springs. The exhibit may be viewed between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, at a reception for the artists at 11:15 Sunday, July 25, and by appointment (404-252-3324).

Spanish language classes

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Beginning and intermediate Spanish language classes will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays in late summer and fall at Holy Innocents� Episcopal Church, 805 Mount Vernon Highway, Atlanta, by English for Successful Living. Tuition is $195 per course, materials included. Click on a downloadable flier for details. more >

Theologian Stanley Hauerwas to speak in Marietta

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Mon, 2 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Stanley Hauerwas, named �America�s Best Theologian� in 2001 by Time magazine, will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at St. James� Episcopal Church, 161 Church St., Marietta. There is no admission charge, and the program is open to the public. Hauerwas is the Gilbert T. Rowe professor of theological ethics at Duke University Divinity School and also teaches for Duke�s law school. He is the author of more than 30 books including The Peaceable Kingdom, Resident Aliens and a newly released theological memoir, Hannah�s Child. Hauerwas is a graduate of Southwestern University and Yale Divinity School and earned a Ph.D. from Yale University. Upon delivering the prestigious Gifford Lectures in Scotland, he was awarded an honorary degree from The University of Edinburgh.

Education for Ministry mentor training

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 7 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The next opportunity for those interested in discerning a call to the ministry of Education for Ministry (EfM) mentor and for existing mentors to renew their accreditation is Aug. 5-7 at the Cathedral of St. Philip's Lanier House. Cost is $150, which includes training materials and meals. Lodging is the responsibility of each participant. Contact RuthElizabeth Conine, EfM coordinator for the Diocese of Atlanta, at reconine@gmail.com for additional information and to register. A duplicate training is scheduled Aug. 26-28.

Church Youth Workers Conference

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 7 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Diocese of Atlanta 2010 Youth Workers Conference will take place Aug. 6-7 at Camp Mikell. The theme is "Mold & Be Molded."Kim Smith, diocesan youth coordinator, says, "Come learn techniques to mold youth and youth ministries. Be molded and refreshed yourself. More information: ksmith@episcopalatlanta.org

Premarital Workshop for couples

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 7 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Training and Counseling Center at St. Luke's will offer a premarital workshop for couples from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at the center, 98 Currier St., Atlanta. The workshop is limited to 15 couples and will be led by the Rev. Rebekah Bokros Hatch, assistant rector, St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, Alpharetta. For more information and to register, click here http://www.trainingandcounselingcenter.org/premarital_workshops

Safeguarding God's Children

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 7 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Safeguarding God's Children training is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 7, at St. David's Episcopal Church, 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell, 30076. Trainer for the session will be the Rev. Mary Erickson. Anyone in the diocese needing training in the Diocese of Atlanta�s child abuse prevention program is welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Judy Beecham at children@stdavidchurch.org. Questions? contact Linda Scott at the diocesan office, 404-601-5353.

Stewardship Workshop

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A workshop for clergy and lay leaders with responsibility for planning and leading the stewardship effort in their parishes will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Cathedral of St. Philip, room 316. The Diocese of Atlanta Stewardship Commission is presenting the event. Parishes are encouraged to send teams.

Workshop topics will be scripture-based and practical and are designed to help leaders evaluate the effectiveness of their present stewardship efforts. They include: �Biblical Foundations of Stewardship,� �Reasons for Giving,� �Commitment Programs,� �Year-Round Stewardship,� �Generational Giving� and a consultants' panel.

Available programs and methods for organizing and targeting stewardship efforts throughout the year will be discussed. Stewardship Commission resources will be highlighted.

Lunch will be served, and there is no charge, but registration is required. Information: Paige Martin, pmartin920@aol.com or 770-331-9703. To register, click here.

EfM Mentor Training

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An opportunity for those interested in discerning a call to the ministry of Education for Ministry (EfM) mentor and for existing mentors to renew their accreditation is scheduled Aug. 26-28 at the Cathedral of St. Philip's Lanier House. Cost is $150, which includes training materials and meals. Lodging is the responsibility of each participant. Contact RuthElizabeth Conine, EfM coordinator for the Diocese of Atlanta, at reconine@gmail.com for additional information and to register.

John Dominic Crossan lectures

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Theologian and author John Dominic Crossan will give four lectures Sept. 10-11 at Piedmont College in Demorest as the guest of Education for Ministry groups at Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church, Clarkesville, and Church of the Resurrection, Sautee-Nacoochee. His theme is "God and Violence: The Normalcy of Empire and Ambiguity." People from throughout the Diocese of Atlanta are invited to participate. For more information on how to register and reserve hotel accommodations, click here.

Sabbath Practice, The Sacred Art of Stopping

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

If you are between the ages of five and eighty-five, live in the United States, and participate in the mainstream culture, then, chances are, you have too much to do. Please accept this invitation to step aside on Saturday, September 11, and practice the sacred art of stopping. Trust the wisdom that the problem of time is not solved by better management skills but by regular abandonment of all gods but the One who says "Rest." Barbara Brown Taylor will share a chapter on Sabbath from her newest book, An Altar in the World, and we will listen, discuss and reflect on the meaning of Sabbath in our lives. For more information and to register -- online or by downloading a registration form -- click here.

Building a New Christianity for a New World

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Rt. Rev. John Shelby Spong, a controversial, prophetic author and speaker who was bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark (New Jersey) from 1978 to 2000, will lead a five-part program on �Building a New Christianity for a New World� Sept. 16-19 in Atlanta. Three of his talks will be held at the Cathedral of St. Philip, with the others planned for Trinity Presbyterian Church and Morehouse College. Registration is underway. For a description of each of his talks, and when and where each will be held, and to register, click here. Download a multi-page PDF here.

Church of the Common Ground Golf Classic

Mon, 4 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Mon, 4 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Click here for all the details, including registration, team play, and more.

Anti-Racism Training Event

Thu, 7 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Thu, 7 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Anti-Racism Training events sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Thursday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Cathedral of St. Philip (rooms 380 and 381), 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. Clergy and lay leaders required to receive the training need attend only one of the sessions. Each is limited to 40 people. If fewer than 25 register for one of the sessions, it will be canceled. To register, contact Muriel Diguette, mdiguette@episcopalatlanta.org.

Anti-Racism Training

Sat, 9 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT-Sat, 9 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT