Rowell to Chair Honey Creek Commission

Bishop Benhase has appointed the Rev. Becky Rowell as the new Chair of the Honey Creek Commission. In appointing her, the Bishop said: "Becky's experience in leading organizations is superb. She is the right leader for the Honey Creek Commission as it continues to live into its mission as the 'Diocese's Parish Hall'." Rowell is an Associate Rector at Christ Church Frederica. Her professional experience includes serving the Glynn County Board of Commissioners as Human Resources Director, Deputy Emergency Management Director, Assistant County Administrator, with stints as Acting Community Development Director and Acting County Administrator. Rowell follows Joel Coble as Chair of the Commission. Coble had to step down when a work transfer recently moved him outside the Diocese of Georgia. "Joel's energy and enthusiasm for Honey Creek was infectious," said Bishop Benhase. "All of us will miss his leadership on the Commission."

Stewardship Training in Every Convocation

August 26 Central Convocation Annunciation, Vidalia Sign up  here.	October 28 Albany Convocation St. Paul's Albany Sign up here.
September 9 Savannah Convocation St. George's Savannah Sign up here.	January 20 Southeast Convocation St. Mark's Brunswick Sign up here.
October 21 Augusta Convocation Holy Comforter, Martinez Sign up here.	February 3 Southwest Convocation St. James Quitman Sign up here.

Diocese Seeks Office Administrator

The Diocese of Georgia seeks a motivated individual to serve as its office administrator. This position requires a courteous and competent individual with strong communication skills, experience managing office and IT operations, events, and databases, and the ability to thrive in a self-directed environment.

Located on Bay Street in Savannah, the Diocese supports over 68 congregations and ministries across the state. Given the fast-paced nature of our work, the Diocese is looking for an individual that can help continue to advance and improve our work and ministry to our community. 

For a full job description, please go  here.

Please direct any questions or applications to 

Canon Katie Willoughby at 

kwilloughby@gaepiscopal.org.

 

Georgia Southern Ministry Center Remodeled

This summer, our Episcopal Campus Ministry at Georgia Southern University remodeled our house to better accommodate more students taking part in events. The changes included making a wider opening to the living room and renovating St. Monnica's Chapel, as well as freshening up with a new coat of paint. On August 15, our Missioner, the Rev. Charles Todd, kicked off the school year with a celebration of the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the remodeled chapel with a meal following. The group meets weekly on Tuesday at 6:30 PM. "If anyone has students attending Georgia Southern, we would love to have them join us," said Todd. He can be reached at frcharlese@stpaulsavannah.org.

  

The Living Room area during and after renovations.

Students work on refreshing the exterior.

St. John and St. Mark, Albany

Church Hosts Ecumenical Prayer Vigil

St. John and St. Mark's Church in Albany hosted an ecumenical prayer vigil Tuesday night to bring the community together to pray following the  violent acts from the Charlottesville rally. Those attending included people from a variety of denominations and persons with no church at all. Gabriel Lawrence, coordinator, wanted people to be able to come together, "When one of us is hurting, when 10 of us are hurting, when a whole race of people in this country are systematically oppressed, we are all oppressed," Lawrence said.

  

The Rev. Johnny Tuttle offered a homily reflecting on the Gospel for evening prayer for the Feast of St. Mary the Virgin (John 19:23-27) focusing on Mary's presence with the Crucified One despite the absence of the 11 disciples. Mary manifests the fidelity of the church's call to be with, on the side of, and alongside, and lamenting the crucified ones in our day. In doing so a new family is created, there is a new creation. Tuttle sent the congregation out with the challenge that while prayer is a beautiful place to start, we can't stop there. He said, "The work of dismantling racism and white supremacy takes boots on the ground and skin in  the game."

Local news media covered the prayer vigil, sharing the message of love overcoming hatred. The single congregation emerged from the 1994 Albany flood, following which the traditionally African-American church, St. John's, merged with the largely white congregation of St. Mark's to form a united church within the building of St. Mark's. 

Around the Diocese

The Loose Canon

St. Luke's Rincon Creates Cardboard Testimonial

The video above is one the Rev. David Rose worked with parishioners of St. Luke's Rincon to create. The exercise is simple and profound. On one side of a piece of cardboard or poster paper, write about what you experienced without God and a church home and on the other name how your life is better because of your faith in Jesus. Then walk up, show first one side and then the other. In a brief video you see the many ways lives are transformed for good by the Gospel.

A video like this is, of course, an effective way for parishioners to learn something about each others stories. More importantly, the video can then be shared by parishioners on Facebook and other social media so that friends, family, and co-workers can see the positive impact their walk in Christ has had on their lives. This makes it possible for those of us who might not be comfortable talking about our faith to share what God has done for us with others.

Peace,

Frank

The Rev. Canon Frank Logue, Canon to the Ordinary

Prayers for Weekly Liturgies

Diocesan Office Update and News  

Bishop Benhase's schedule is available  here.

Your diocesan staff is hard at work on the details of the event so that the Revival will be an event to remember, while working on details for the diocesan convention.

The Rev. David Lemburg will officiate at the Thursday service in the Chapel of St. George at Diocesan House which will begin at 11:45 AM tomorrow only.

Ready for a blessing

A parishioner at Good Shepherd Augusta stands ready for the Eucharist, during which the priests blessed backpacks and school supplies.