If you have a Will, congratulations! Recent statistics indicate that 60-70% of American adults do not have Wills. Of those who do have Wills, most begin the process of making a Will sometime in their 30s or 40s. Very often, … Continue Reading →
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Preparing the Way: Community Practices of Welcome
A challenge we hear from Episcopalians in our diocese is the desire to welcome refugees and immigrants, but a lack of knowledge on how to do that. There are many ways that you can get involved as a parish, within … Continue Reading →
Ancient Wisdom and Modern Strangers
What happens when stability crumbles? Almost immediately after Jesus points his disciples to the widow’s humble offering, they turn their attention to the temple’s grandeur. “Look at the size of those stones!” they marvel. But Jesus shifts their gaze again: … Continue Reading →
Seeking God’s Call in Our Backyard: Social Analysis and Theological Reflection
When undertaking community discernment and social analysis, the next step after observation is to select and examine the social structure we wish to understand. This process can occur during several prayerful gatherings with your outreach committee or discernment group. Choose … Continue Reading →
Year-End Tax Planning for Maximum Impact
Why Now is the Perfect Time for Tax Planning Proactive personal tax planning is a year round exercise under the best of circumstances. At the very least, the final 3 months of the year should attract one’s attention in this … Continue Reading →
Beyond the City Streets: The Hidden Struggles of Rural Homelessness
Rural vs. Urban Experiences Homelessness, both rural and urban, affects communities across the state of Georgia. A recent Point-in-Time count found that more than 12,000 Georgians experienced homelessness. While this reflects a 37% decrease since 2007, much work remains to … Continue Reading →
Community Discernment for Episcopal Parishes
Grants from ECF are intended to help parishes in the Diocese of Atlanta deepen their impact in the community. We often receive grant requests for existing ministries which are looking to increase their capacity or have a capital need. But … Continue Reading →
Seeing the Face of God in Others
An Uncomfortable Response I was in New York City a few weeks ago for the Trinity Leadership Fellows kickoff event. On the last day, before I went to the airport, I walked up to Canal Street to buy knockoff designer … Continue Reading →
Probate and Estate Planning in Georgia
The term “probate” has taken on connotations that suggest something bordering on the sinister and best to be avoided. In fact, probate is a process by which a Will is proven and determined to be valid. Once the process is … Continue Reading →
Fall 2024: ECF Grants Up to $92,500
Today ECF announces four Fall 2024 grant recipients: Chattahoochee Valley Episcopal Ministry (Columbus), Macon Volunteer Clinic (Macon), Putnam Christian Outreach (Eatonton), and St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church (Stone Mountain). Fall 2024 Grant Recipients St. Michael & All Angels … Continue Reading →