The birth of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church was, to say the least, difficult. Atlanta was trying to rebuild itself in the wake of the Civil War and the city was in ruins. From this dismal scene emerged Mary Ellen “Nellie” Peters, an Episcopalian seeking to do charity work for orphans and the poor, who were “utterly destitute,” as one document noted. By 1872, she had established a Sunday School mission named Chapel of the Holy Innocents.
Grace Upon Grace—Holy Innocents at 150 shows it was not always easy. But the growth of the church continued its march, buying land and erecting new buildings.
Bookhouse helped Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church celebrate our 150th anniversary in style. Their skill, talent, and grace in crafting our history is apparent on every page. The congregation could not be happier with the results. The whole team was helpful at every step of the process. They made a large and daunting project easy and accessible. Thank God for the work and ministry they do!
The Rev. Dr. Bill Murray
Rector
