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Missioner for Communication Sinclaire Sparkman brought home three awards from the Episcopal Communicators conference held in Portland, Maine, last week. With the effort of the whole diocesan team behind her, Sinclaire received an award of merit for the Welcome video, and two honorable mentions: one for website excellence and one for the feature article about Sand Town at St. John's in Cartoogechaye/Franklin.
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The Association of Anglican Musicians awarded the Brittenback-Meezan Presidential Award to Grace Church in the Mountains, Waynesville, and its Music Director, Sean Coughlin. The grant will allow Sean to attend the annual conference of Anglican Musicians as well as provide a way for him to take organ lessons. Congratulations, Sean!
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Grant season is here!
Applications for a number of grants are due at the end of April. In our diocese, be sure to submit your grant applications for the following grants on time:
- Patricia Minkler-Howell Children's Outreach Grant - due April 30
- Sustainable Development Grant - due May 1
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Resources for the Conflict in the Holy Land
The Office of Government Relations in The Episcopal Church has released a webpage of resources to follow the conflict in Gaza, Palestine, and Israel. The page includes ways to take action to support the citizens affected by the conflict, statements from leaders, partner resources, prayers, social media, and a list of press releases. The page is being updated as the situation develops.
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Events around the Diocese | |
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We love your submissions! To be placed in this section, you must email the details of your event and a photo to Sinclaire for consideration. This space is reserved for diocesan, parish, and conference center events.
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All spots are full! We look forward to seeing our registered teams on Friday, April 26, at the Reems Creek Golf Course in Weaverville. Funds support Camp Henry and Lake Logan.
You are welcome to show your support of Lake Logan and Camp Henry any time by sending your donation here.
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Rummage and Plant Sale
To benefit the Calvary Food Pantry
Saturday, April 27 | 8 a.m.–1 p.m. | Calvary, Fletcher
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Harmonies of Hope
Concert to feed Hendersonville's hungry
Saturday, April 27 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | St. James, Hendersonville
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Spring Tide Rising
A celebration of Appalachian and African-American women
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Saturday, April 27 | 3:30 p.m. | Good Shepherd, Tryon
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Executive Council voted overwhelmingly April 20 in support of a resolution lamenting the ongoing deadly violence in the Holy Land since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, though some council members raised concerns about the resolution’s reference to the “potential genocide” of Palestinians.
Other council members questioned whether it was appropriate for Executive Council to approve such a statement just two months before the 81st General Convention.
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Webinar Coming up for Creation Justice
Join Rev. Rachel Field for an exploration of An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice (the Path) on Thursday, April 25 from 6:30–8 p.m. During this webinar we will hear the story of how the Path came into being as well as learn how to organize volunteers for adapting and hosting this program at your home diocese and even in your parish. We will get a taste for how the process works for parishes involved in the Path and will depart with a deeper understanding of our own creation care ministry landscapes. This event is organized by The Center for Deep Green Faith.
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