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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Pet Ownership Spectrum Pet ownership can be an incredibly rewarding for many people and families. Many people feel as though their pets are as much a part of their family as the humans are. Others feel that pets serve a … Continue Reading →
Understanding Poverty Understanding poverty means acknowledging that it transcends borders, cultures, and communities. It does not discriminate. It touches every race and ethnicity and weaves a narrative whose nuances are often lost on the general public. The Rev. William Barber … Continue Reading →
Do you still need your life insurance policy? Several years ago, I was managing an endowment fund for a small museum. As a result, I worked with several of the board members on their gift planning as a way to … Continue Reading →
Jürgen Moltmann The great German theologian of hope, Jürgen Moltmann, died on June 3, 2024. As one of the greatest theologians of our time, Moltmann is known for many things. His biography is like something of the hagiography of the … Continue Reading →
Acknowledging the Harm of the Death Penalty The Episcopal Church has formally acknowledged the harm of the death penalty since at least 1958. This opposition is based on New Testament precepts of the sanctity of life, the importance of forgiveness, … Continue Reading →
How have the recent tax law changes affected you? This is a question that can be asked almost every time after a session of Congress has concluded. Or when new laws are passed. If major tax law legislation has not … Continue Reading →