Fall Diocesan Youth Events

Registration for fall diocesan youth events is open!



This year Jr. High DOY is returning to 6th through 8th grade. We experimented with adding in 5th graders last year, but are going to go back to just 6th-8th grade for this coming school year. Financial assistance available. Please note the updated dates.

Please contact Whitney Robinson if you have any questions (wrobinson@dioms.org)

Canterbury, The Episcopal Church at USM



Tuesdays

6:30 pm



Church of the Ascension, Hattiesburg

3600 Arlington Loop

Hattiesburg, MS 39402



Grief Support Group



Wednesdays

beginning on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

2:00 pm

St. Thomas, Diamondhead

5303 Diamondhead Road

Diamondhead, MS 39525

If you have lost someone you love, you know just how painful and unbearable the feelings are.

If you are still suffering the pain of loss or know someone who is going through this, there is help. There is a 6-week Grief Support Group that will be meeting again beginning September 4, 2024. If the loss was recent, or even sometime in the past, it can be a helpful way to deal with the lingering emptiness, loneliness, and host of other feelings that accompany death.

Grief is a normal human experience. If you are in a relationship in your life, whether it is marital, parent/child, sibling, friendship, or committed partnership, you will experience grief if one of the persons die. Grief expresses itself in a vast number of ways. It may be very clear that you are in pain from the loss. It can affect sleep, appetite, work, mood, thinking, productivity, or other relationships. If you find yourself "off" since your loss, that may be the way you are doing grief.

Regardless, there are ways to soften the pain, and one of the most effective ways is to share the loss with others who are also going through grief. A grief support group provides a safe, confidential place to share individual memories, thoughts, and feelings with others who understand your pain. As you listen to others in the group talk about their loss, it also has a healing effect for each member of the group.

Please consider joining this group that is being offered in the Diamondhead community. It is facilitated by experienced counselors who want to help you process your loss and move forward in a healthy and positive way.

The group will meet at St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 5303 Diamondhead Circle, across from the Diamondhead Community Center. They begin at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 4th and will last for approximately an hour. Sessions are free to the participants. You can contact Cornelia (228.363.2211) or St. Thomas Episcopal Church (228.255.9213) for any questions.

Racial Reconciliation Task Force Zoom Monthly Gathering

Thursday, September 5, 2024

12:00 noon

Online via Zoom

This month join our conversation as we remember and reflect on the Vicksburg Massacres, Sheriff Peter Crosby, and African American ancestry.

Art on the Rez



Friday, September 6, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm

St. Peter's-by-the-Lake

1954 Spillway Road

Brandon, MS 39047



The ECW of St. Peter's by-the-Lake is proudly presents the 8th annual Art on the Rez. This art show and sale is open to artists of all ages and ability levels. Money raised goes to support local outreach.

All are invited to join us for our opening reception on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 6 - 8 p.m. This wine and cheese reception is the first time art is available for viewing and in person. Tickets are $25. For additional details or to purchase tickets please visit HERE.

Back to School Cookout



Saturday, September 7, 2024

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. Paul's, Picayune

1421 Goodyear Blvd

Picayune, MS 39047



Join us for our Back To School Cookout! This event serves as a fundraiser for BSA Troop 5, with all proceeds going directly to the troop. Cost $10.00.

Rainbow Cafe



Saturday, September 7, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm

and

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm

St. Paul's, Picayune

1421 Goodyear Blvd

Picayune, MS 39047



We are so excited to announce the Rainbow Cafe - a safe space hangout event for the youth in our community. Join us Saturday, 9/7 and Wednesday, 9/18 from 6-8pm for open mic, free espresso bar, and board games. Adequate adult supervision will be provided. All are welcome!

Project Resource Stewardship Training

Five Consecutive Sundays

Sunday, September 8, 2024 through October 6, 2024

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Online via Zoom



Project Resource equips stewardship teams with strategic training and flexible resources to design and execute annual stewardship campaigns that can be replicated and adapted in future years. Project Resource is dedicated to fostering cultural and systemic advancements around stewardship as a ministry in the Episcopal Church.

Weight Watchers Meeting



Tuesdays, starting on September 10, 2024

5:30 pm

Episcopal Church of the Creator, Clinton

1445 Clinton-Raymond Road

Clinton, MS 39056

Weight Watchers will start meeting at The Episcopal Church of the Creator’s Education Building on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, with weigh-in starting at 5:30 pm and meetings at 6pm. Anyone can join! Just scan the QR Code or come attend a meeting before you decide. Costs $19.00 to $65.00, monthly + membership fee.

AWWY Lunch ‘n Learn Dates with Whitney

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

12:00 noon

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

12:00 noon

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

12:00 noon

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

12:00 noon

Mark your calendar for Lunch ‘n Learn opportunities throughout the semester. The teaching portion will be recorded and shared with those who register. Those who attend live will then be able to ask questions about specific situations or their particular context. This portion will not be recorded or shared.

Please contact Whitney Robinson if you have any questions (wrobinson@dioms.org)

Celebration of the New Ministry of the Rev. Les Hegwood



Thursday, September 12, 2024

6:30 pm



St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, MS 39211



Join us for our Back To School Cookout! This event serves as a fundraiser for BSA Troop 5, with all proceeds going directly to the troop. Cost $10.00.

Organ Dedication Recital



Sunday, September 15, 2024

3:00 pm

St. Paul's, Columbus

318 College St

Columbus, MS 39701



St. Paul’s, Columbus, will celebrate our new organ with a Dedication Recital on Sunday September 15 at 3:00 p.m. The performance will feature former St. Paul’s organist, Jeremy Adcock. Also featured are St. Paul’s choristers, tenor Jace Ferraez, and soprano Andi Turner. Please join us for this event, co-chaired by Ellen Hawkins, Bridget Pieschel, and Betty Bryan. A reception will follow the recital in the parish hall.

Area Meetings for AWWY

Saturday, September 21, 2023 - Southern Area

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Trinity, Hattiesburg

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - Middle Area

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Chapel of the Cross, Madison

Saturday, November 16, 2024 - Northern Area

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

St. Peter's, Oxford

Adults who are, or who would like to be, involved with helping the young people of their congregation grow in their faith and be full members of their faith community, are invited to attend. 

The morning session focuses on children, birth through age 12, and the afternoon session focuses on youth, age 13 through 18. 



Lunch will be provided in between sessions for everyone. Please RSVP to help in making sure there are have enough food and supplies.

Please contact Whitney Robinson if you have any questions (wrobinson@dioms.org)

Annual Organ Concert



Sunday, September 22, 2024

4:00 pm

All Saints', Tupelo

608 West Jefferson Street

Tupelo, MS 38804

Annual Organ Concert featuring nationally and internationally known organist Dr. Jeff McLelland. Dr. McLelland is the Director of Music and Fine Arts at Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham. The concert is free & open to the public

Cursillo is Back!



September 27 - 29, 2024

Gray Center, Camp side

1530 Way Road

Canton, MS 39046

We are thrilled to announce that Cursillo is making a comeback! Mark your calendars for September 27-29 at the Camp side of Gray Center for an exciting weekend filled with spiritual growth and community bonding. The weekend will run from Friday to Sunday, with staff arriving Thursday evening. 

A dedicated group of laity and clergy have been diligently working on revamping this weekend to make it a truly enriching experience. While there have been some changes, the essence of Cursillo as a 'short course' remains intact. 

We warmly invite Cursillistas who have already experienced Cursillo and clergy who have yet to experience Cursillo. For those interested in being part of the staff, we seek individuals with previous staff experience to ensure a smooth operation.

Pumpkin Patch at Trinity, Pass Christian

Sale begins on Sunday, September 29, 2024

10:00 am

Trinity, Pass Christian Pumpkin Patch

corner of Church Avenue and Highway 80

Pass Christian, MS 39571



The 32nd year of the TEC Pumpkin Patch begins on September 29th when we are scheduled to receive our first truckload of pumpkins and gourds. The Patch will be open (weather permitting) from 10 a.m. to dark daily through October 31st. We have wagons and wheelbarrows for our customers to move the pumpkins from the field to the measuring table and then to their cars or trucks. We accept the three C’s - cash, check, or credit card. It does not cost anything to come to the Patch. The only charge is for any pumpkins or gourds you wish to purchase. Since we are right on Hwy 90 in Pass Christian just west of the harbor, pictures may include pumpkins resting on green grass with the sand beach and the Mississippi Sound in the background. A playground is available for pre and/or post shopping fun. A port-a-potty is on site between the Patch and the playground. Field trips can be scheduled by calling or texting Jeanne Tagge at 228-313-3792.

Pumpkin Patch at Redeemer, Biloxi



Sale begins on Sunday, September 29, 2024

12:00 noon

Redeemer, Biloxi

1904 Popps Ferry Road

Biloxi, MS 39532



Redeemer Biloxi: announces the 37th Annual Pumpkins Patch! Pumpkins arrive Saturday, September 28th. We will be open Sunday, September 29th at noon and will be open daily until October 30 or until we run out. We will also have a StoryTime Saturday, October 19th at 9:30 am.

Day in the Country 2024

Saturday, October 5, 2024

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chapel of the Cross, Madison

674 Mannsdale Road

Madison, MS 39110

The Chapel of the Cross will host the 45th annual Day in the Country on Saturday, October 5th from 9am-4pm.

Come shop the Makers Market with craft vendors from around the state, make some great finds at Chapel Attic, and the Country Store, featuring the famous 63 Egg Cake, homemade bread, jams, jellies, and other sweet treats. The hayride, games, petting zoo, and bounce houses are always popular at Kids’ Country with kids and adults alike. Grab a bite to eat, listen to live music, participate in the wine tasting, and bid on items in the silent auction.

The event is $5 per family, and all funds raised go towards community ministries and preservation of the historic chapel.

St. Mark's, Gulfport

Fish Fry and Family Fun Night

Friday, October 11, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm

St. Mark's, Gulfport

11322 E Taylor Road

Gulfport, MS 39503

Join us for our Annual Fish Fry & Family Fun Night. This year's proceeds will benefit the KidsConnect program at St. Mark's.

2024 Episcopal Church Women Annual Fall Conference

Saturday, November 9. 2024

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. Peter's-by-the-Lake, Brandon

1954 Spillway Road

Brandon, MS 39047



The 2024 Annual Fall Conference will be held at St. Peter by the Lake, Brandon, MS. We are delighted that our speaker will be Bishop Dorothy Sanders Wells, 11th Bishop of Mississippi. The registration fee includes Lunch. Please RSVP Monday, October 7- Monday, October 25, 2024.



For info please contact stpetebtl@gmail.com or episcopalchurchwomenms@gmail.com.

More details to follow. 

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