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Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
November 23, 2022
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Together, we are the body of Christ ~ transforming people from members into disciples, moving more deeply into God's call to life and ministry, and extending our mission beyond the status quo. | | |
Note: The Duvall Center (office of the bishop and staff) will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25. | |
Advent Reflection Series Begins Sunday
Join us this Advent as we explore what it’s like to wait! We will be offering a collection of daily questions and reflections inviting us to consider what we experience and learn in our waiting, and how we find God - and God finds us - in our waiting.
Each Sunday a brief video will be shared on Facebook and Instagram to introduce us to a focus and reflection for the week. Each day a question will be posted for us to ponder. You are invited to share your own reflections by replying to these posts or reposting on your personal social media. Please follow and use #diocgcwaits. Be sure to follow our diocesan social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
You do not need a Facebook or Instagram account to follow along on those platforms but if you prefer to receive the reflections and questions via e-mail, please sign up using this link. E-mails containing the video and daily questions and reflections will be sent out on the Sundays of Advent.
We can’t WAIT to have you join us this Advent!
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Happening #60 Registration Now Open
Teenagers in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 are invited to a weekend Christian experience presented by their peers. It's a weekend filled with so much love and laughter and sometimes tears and healing. Happening is a safe space to nurture and grow in relationship with Christ. Come be transformed!
Youth who have already attended a previous Happening are encouraged to serve on the youth staff.
DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
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Camp Beckwith 2023 Summer Dates Now Available
Give the gift of a fun summer at camp to your young person this holiday season! Summer session dates run from June through July and have a tiered pricing system.
Camp Beckwith will be an experience never to be forgotten!
Registration opens on December 1.
VIEW SESSION DATES
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In Case You Missed It
- November 9 edition of Coastline READ
- New clergy announcement READ
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Share your photo, good news or ministry with the rest of the diocese. Send your story to us here. | | |
One of Bishop Russell's favorite things to do at the end of a service is to have a child carry his crozier. Felix from All Saints, Mobile, did a mighty fine job! | |
Join us in congratulating the Rev. Kenneth White-Spunner who was ordained a priest on November 13. Father Ken will serve St. John's, Monroeville. | |
Becoming Beloved Community - Sacred Conversations
Saturday, December 3, 7:30am to 4:30pm CT
Church of the Redeemer, 7125 Hitt Rd, Mobile
Presented by the Commission on Racial Justice & Reconciliation. We explore unconscious bias, prejudice, white privilege and ways to work together to Become the Beloved Community. This offering is required for those in parish leadership (such as vestry members) and at the diocesan level (including those serving on commissions, committees, agencies, or boards). It also qualifies for eight hours of clergy training/education for those who complete the full-day course.
There is no fee to participate, but it requires the commitment to be engaged for the full day.
Limited to 30 participants. Because many people will be in the same room for an extended period, COVID vaccinations are required, and pre-admittance temp check and short questionnaire will be taken at check-in.
Please refer questions, by November 26, to:
Joe McDaniel, Jr. 415-225-9066 or mcdanieljoe43@yahoo.com
REGISTER HERE
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Murray House Open House
Sunday, December 4, 2pm to 4pm CT
Murray House, 1257 Government St. Mobile
All are invited to the Murray House Open House. Come meet the residents, volunteers, staff and their new executive director, Angela Powell!
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Winter Woods
January 13-16, 2023
Beckwith, 10400 Beckwith Ln, Fairhope
We don't think you should have to wait until summer to come back to camp, so Winter Woods is back and better than ever! Open to campers of all grades (current 3rd-12th graders), this weekend will be filled with camp favorites, bonfires, high ropes course, and much more!
Cost is $150/camper for the whole weekend.
Please note: since this will be an all-ages camp, campers will be housed in cabins by grade--younger campers will not be bunking with older campers.
Please call 251-928-7844 or email rachel@beckwithal.com with any questions.
MORE INFO: BECKWITHAL.COM/WINTERWOODS
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Evangelism Brainstorm Sessions
First Wednesday of each month on Zoom
Two session times are available: Noon and 6pm
Join the Rev. Lydia Knizley Johnson, Missioner for Development and Evangelism, on Zoom for an hour of ideas for engaging and serving our neighbors during the season of Thanksgiving through Christmas, then on to Epiphany, Lent and Easter. If you have evangelism ideas you would like to share, please join the session or contact Lydia at lydia@diocgc.org.
Register in advance for these gatherings by using the links below.
For lunchtime gatherings (12pm CT), register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsf-6pqz0tGNJdo91XisMEEwQJbQBMNnbh
For evening gatherings (6pm CT), register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcOiorDgtHNT8-8S0SN6M4-c-_h3i4T5d
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Church & Community Events | |
Share your church event with the rest of the diocese. Send us details here. | | |
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December 2: Winterfest Arts & Crafts Festival; St. Mary's, Milton
December 2: Come and Behold Him: A Festival of Nativities; St. Paul's, Daphne
December 3: Pray the Way: An Advent Event for Women; Holy Cross, Pensacola
December 4: A Celebration of St. Matthew's 65th Anniversary, Chipley
December 4: Handel's Messiah; Nativity, Dothan
December 10: The Market on Blue Angel Parkway; Holy Trinity, Pensacola
December 11: Advent Lessons and Carols; St. Francis, Gulf Breeze
December 11: Advent Lessons and Carols; Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile
December 16: Amahl and the Night Visitors; Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile
December 17: Advent Taize in the Nave; St. Francis, Gulf Breeze
December 18: Amahl and the Night Visitors; Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile
December 18: A Service of Lessons & Carols; All Saints, Mobile
January 21: Ultreya; Nativity, Dothan
Events beyond six weeks out can be found at www.diocgc.org/church-and-community-events
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No job posts at this time. | |
From The Episcopal Church | |
Advent and Christmas resources from The Episcopal Church
Click this link for new and updated downloadable resources for congregations, dioceses, and communities of faith, including the following:
- “Journeying the Way of Love” – Advent curriculum, calendar, bulletin inserts (also in Spanish and French)
- “Sermons That Work” for Advent and Christmas (coming Nov. 5; also in Spanish)
- “Preparing to Become Beloved Community” – Advent curriculum (also in Spanish and French)
- “Prophetic Voices” podcast (coming Oct. 16)
- Resources from Episcopal Migration Ministries, Episcopal Relief & Development, AdventWord, and more.
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Bishop Russell's Upcoming Visitations | |
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November 27
St. Andrew's, Destin
November 30
St. Andrew's, Mobile
November 30 - December 2
Province IV Bishops Meeting
December 4
St. Andrew's, Panama City
December 11
Redeemer, Mobile
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November 27
St. Andrew's, Destin
St. Andrew's, Panama City
December 4
St. Thomas by the Sea, Panama City Beach
Grace, Panama City Beach
December 11
St. Stephen's, Brewton
Chaplains to the Retired Clergy
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November 27
Wilcox County Detention Center, Camden
December 4
Bay County Jail, Panama City
December 11
Calhoun County Jail, Blountstown
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Last October, Bishop Russell introduced the "Go Forward" campaign - a call for renewal, leadership, mission and unity in our diocese. To learn more about the campaign's priorities and stay up-to-date on the latest news, including our recent videos, visit www.goforwardcampaign.org.
Make a gift or pledge HERE.
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Please be sure to direct any mail for the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast to our post office address: PO Box 13330, Pensacola, FL 32591-3330. | | |
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