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Let us pray for all those who have been a
father to someone. God bless and sustain you!
Grants from Episcopal Charities
2019 Basic Human Needs Grant Application Form is Now Available
 Episcopal Charities (EC) will continue a two-year funding cycle that will allow programs funded in 2018 to be eligible for 2019 funding and in 2020 with a satisfactory grant report. In order to qualify for these grants, programs should work with youth, families or elderly persons, in addition to meeting other eligibility criteria. The types of programs funded in this cycle include: after school, feeding, clothing, shelter and healthcare programs.
Men's Cursillo a Great Success!
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Men's Cursillo #94 was the best one yet. It is just magical when a big group of men get together to worship our Lord Jesus Christ and to ask ourselves the question; what does God want from me?
NEWS
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Sermons That Work
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Get inspired in your own sermon writing or use as part
of
your personal devotion.
Click here
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Para
recursos
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visite
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Scripture In Context
a Canon
and
Examining Chaplain for Scripture in the Diocese of Southeast Florida.
We thank Tom for sharing his learning an
d love
of Scripture with us i
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this way.
Click
here
to read brief background descriptions of the Sunday readings.
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Visit: Our website,
Hurricane Preparedness
from National Hurricane Center or Ready
.
gov
to know what actions to take when you receive a hurricane watch or warning alert from the National Weather Service for your local area. They also provides resources on what to do before, during, and after a hurricane.
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Include Gun Violence in Emergency Plans
The Church Pension Group's Safety & Insurance Handbook for Churches, addresses what to do in an emergency involving gun violence.
Quick communication and notification are key, the handbook emphasizes. And depending on church needs and budget, leaders can implement or update their regular security measures to incorporate newer technology, such as buzzed-in entry, automated locking, camera systems and key access.
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By the grace of God
and with the consent of the People
The Right Reverend Peter Eaton
Bishop of Southeast Florida
will ordain
The Reverend David Casey
The Reverend Marcea Paul
The Reverend Gregory Seme
The Reverend Sharon Williams
to the Sacred Order of Priest
in Christ's One, Holy,
Catholic and Apostolic Church
Saturday, the sixteenth day of June
two thousand and eighteen
The Commemoration of Joseph Butler
at eleven o'clock in the morning
Trinity Cathedral, Miami
Your prayers and presence are requested
A festive reception follows the ordination
Clergy: White vestments
First Masses
The Reverend David Casey
will preside at the Holy Eucharist
for the first time
Sunday, June 17 at 7:30am
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Key West
401 Duval Street, Key West
and
10am Saint Peter's Key West
800 Center Street, Key West
The Reverend Gregory Seme
Will preside at the Holy Eucharist
for the first time
Sunday, June 17 at 10 am
Saint Paul et Les Martyrs D'Haiti
6744 North Miami Avenue
Miami FL 33150
The Reverend Marcea Paul
will preside at the Holy Eucharist
for the first time
Sunday, June 17 at 9:00am
Saint Faith's Episcopal Church
10600 Caribbean Blvd, Cutler Bay
The Reverend Sharon Williams
will preside at the Holy Eucharist
for the first time
Sunday, June 17 at 9:00am
Santa Cruz Resurrection Episcopal Church
11173 Griffing Boulevard, Biscayne Park
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From The Bishop's Office
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Upcoming Events
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Saint Mark's Church in Palm Beach Gardens is Hosting
One in Christ Jesus Unity Concert
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 | 7:00 PM
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Click here to download the tour schedule of Charles Wesley Singers
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Get to Know the Church Pension Group Before General Convention
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June 21, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST
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Mary Kate Wold,
Chief Executive Officer and
President
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We invite you to join us to hear from CPG's CEO and President Mary Kate Wold who will discuss current initiatives and answer some frequently asked questions, including:
* Why aren't pension benefits the same for everybody?
* Why does The Church Pension Fund need so much money?
* How do The Church Pension Fund's investments reflect the values of the Church?
By attending this webinar you will gain a better understanding of how CPG is aligned with the Church and how it continues to evolve its thinking to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of clergy and lay employees of the Church.
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YogaMass® at Saint Paul's Church, Delray
Sunday, June 24 at 5pm in the Parish Hall
YogaMass® is a unique worship experience engaging and integrating all of our dimensions -- physical, psychological, and spiritual. It reconnects us, through sacred ritual and practices, to the divine presence among us, within us, and in the sacred meal that we share as we seek to be transformed into the likeness of Christ. Join us and experience what Jesus promises, "behold, the kingdom of God is within you." (Luke 17:21, KJV)
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Mental Health Advocacy Training for Episcopal Congregations
Saturday,
July 28, 2018
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What is NAMI Florida? NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Florida is the state organization.
We have 27 local affiliates in Florida with volunteers who work to raise awareness and provide support and education.
NAMI relies on gifts and contributions to support our important work.
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The Nehemiah Process
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The General Convention
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The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church that meets every three years. It is a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops, composed of deputies and bishops from each diocese. During its triennial meeting deputies and bishops consider a wide range of important matters facing the Church. In the interim between triennial meetings, various committees, commissions, agencies, boards and task forces created by the General Convention meet to implement the decisions and carry on the work of the General Convention. For more information click
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Advancing to General Convention 2018:
Consider Volunteering Opportunities in Austin
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General Convention along with the Episcopal Church Women who meet concurrently, require the gifts and hospitality of volunteers to operate efficiently.
"Volunteers for the General Convention come together to welcome, assist, and serve the Convention by providing support through hands-on, behind-the-scenes work as an extension of the Office of the General Convention," commented Lori Ionnitiu, General Convention Manager. "We encourage and welcome all who are interested and willing to share their time and talents with us."
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available for many skills and talents. Daily schedules range from half-day to multiple shifts over many days.
To register to volunteer and select shifts that suit your interest and availability, go
here.
For more information, contact Anthony Chapple at
generalconvention2018@gmail.com
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* En Español:
De Cara a la Convención General 2018:
Le invitamos a servir de voluntario en Austin
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Advancing to General Convention 2018:
Blue Book available online
The Report to the 79th General Convention, commonly referred to as The Blue Book, will be available online at the Episcopal Church General Convention website
here.
Reports will be added to the General Convention website beginning in February as they are translated into Spanish and prepared for publication, the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, General Convention Executive Officer, said. He noted that General Convention 2018 marks the second time the Blue Book is available online at no cost.
The Episcopal Church 79th General Convention, will be held Thursday, July 5 to Friday, July 13 at The Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas (Diocese of Texas).
The Blue Book contains reports of the committees, task forces and boards of the General Convention. The information will be available in English and in Spanish.
The first reports are expected to be posted in February.
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| From the Presiding Bishop |
Episcopal Asset Map Unveils Redesigned Site,
Invites Full Participation Across Church
The Episcopal Asset Map, an online platform showing the location and ministries of Episcopal churches, schools and other communities. It has been revamped and refreshed with more-detailed information, easier access and ease of navigation. Your help is needed to get the most updated and detailed information.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, called the Asset Map "truly a tool, a resource" and points out that it has been "revised, expanded, updated, user-friendly and now includes virtually the entire Episcopal Church from the largest cathedral to the smallest house church."
The Episcopal Asset Map is a joint project of the Episcopal Church and Episcopal Relief & Development. This innovative partnership tracks local ministries and shows the location and the array of ministries and programs offered by Episcopal congregations, schools and institutions throughout the church. Nearly every diocese of the Episcopal Church is represented on the map as well as over 20 networks, such as Jubilee Ministries, the United Thank Offering, Ethnic Ministries, and Episcopal Camps and Conference Centers.
"With the Episcopal Asset Map, you have the opportunity to tell the Church and the world about how your congregation is being called to serve God and neighbor," explained Tamara Plummer, Asset Map Coordinator for Episcopal Relief & Development. "The Asset Map site will share the many ways you are engaged in the important work that God has called us to. It also helps us assess the gifts of our Church as we prepare to respond to the needs of our vulnerable neighbors after a disaster."
On the map, Episcopal Church institutions appear as pins, linked to a profile page with additional information about location, hours, facilities, programs, and any photos or videos that have been shared and approved. Because the map is grassroots-populated, local congregations are able to post the most relevant and up-to-date information such as summer worship schedules or special programs that respond to the needs in their communities.
The Asset Map revamp was a highly collaborative process, involving the feedback and contributions of over 30 dioceses. Diocesan Map administrators, from every province in the church, also participated in the site redesign.
"A website is a tool, but it takes you sharing the stories of our worship communities to make it effective and useful," said Christopher Sikkema, Coordinator for Digital Evangelism. "We are excited to announce that in the weeks ahead, the Find A Church on the Episcopal Church website will be updated by the Asset Map. This move strongly demonstrates our focus on evangelism: every Episcopalian
taking
the responsibility to tell the story of this diverse church of ours."
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We would like to include your innovative ministries in Grapevine!
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RUAH at the Monastery Now on Summer Break
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RUAH at the Monastery is now on summer break. Thank you for all your prayers, support and financial gifts. We look forward to seeing you again in the fall for more interactive worship and world music.
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Evangelism Resources
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Registration Open for the 2018
Called to Transformation
Facilitator Formation Workshops
Called to Transformation is a partnership between the Episcopal Church and Episcopal Relief
& Development
What is Asset-Based Community Development?
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Registrations are now open for three
Called to Transformation Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) facilitator formation workshops in 2018.
The workshops will be held:
- Monday to Thursday, August 13 - 16 at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA
- Monday to Thursday, October 8 - 11 at St. Columba Center in Memphis, TN
- Monday to Thursday, October 22 -25 two parallel tracks in Spanish and English at Mater Dolorosa Center in Los Angeles, CA.
The workshops are designed to train leaders in methods and tools to enhance local ministry and mission.
Participants need to attend only one of the workshops.
"The Episcopal Church Office of Latino/Hispanic Ministry is excited to be partnering in this first offering of ABCD training in Spanish which will serve the Latino population in the United States as well as our churches in Province IX in Latin America."
--The Rev. Canon Anthony Guillén, Episcopal Church Director for Ethnic Ministries and Missioner for Latino/Hispanic Ministries.
Asset-Based Community Development
The Asset-Based Community Development workshops and online toolkit
http://calledtotransformation.org/ were developed to train facilitators in leading a faith community in understanding the ABCD process, explained the Rev. Melanie Mullen, Episcopal Church Director of Reconciliation, Justice, and Creation Care.
Through the trainings, participants will learn about the theory and the practice of ABCD work, and then begin the process of creating a working plan to implement an Asset-Based Community Development project in their own ministry community.
Asset-Based Community Development engages communities at a grassroots level to recognize local assets - such as people, buildings, relationships and even faith - and creatively envision how to use that abundance to achieve goals and imagine new forms of ministry.
"ABCD focuses on the gifts and strengths of individuals, congregations and organizations, and helps community members dream new possibilities leveraging the gifts they have. By recognizing their own gifts, people are empowered to more deeply invest in achieving the shared goals of the community."
--
Sean McConnell, Episcopal Relief & Development's Senior Director of Engagement
Registration
Registration and more information are here.
Registration is only
$175
per person per workshop, which includes room, all meals, handouts, etc.
Transportation to the training is not included.
Deadline for registration for is four weeks prior to the event. Space is limited; early register is encouraged.
The Called to Transformation Asset-Based Community Development online toolkit and facilitator formation process were developed by the Episcopal Church and Episcopal Relief & Development with assistance from the Beecken Center of the
School of Theology at the University of the South
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Episcopal Evangelism Toolkit:
Reclaiming Evangelism, Going Public with our Faith
Every baptized Episcopalian has vowed to proclaim with our words and our lives the loving, liberating, and life-giving good news of Jesus Christ. Through the spiritual practice of evangelism, we seek, name and celebrate Jesus' loving presence in the stories of all people - then invite everyone to more. The Evangelism Toolkit helps us to live into that call.
Download the Evangelism Toolkit Introduction (PDF)
The Episcopal Evangelism Toolkit is ideal for educational purposes, leadership development, faith formation, adult forums, youth groups, and other Episcopal gatherings.
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Hurry - There's Still Time to Register for Upcoming Sessions
of Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency
June and August sessions near capacity
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-Monday to Monday, June 11 - 18 at Bloy House, Episcopal Theological School at Claremont, CA.
-Monday to Monday, August 5 - 13 at the School of Theology, the University of the South in Sewanee, TN.
The popular sessions are offered by the Episcopal Church Office of Latino/Hispanic Ministries. The courses will be taught by seminary faculty, lay church leaders, and clergy with extensive experience in Latino and intercultural ministry.
"Combining academic learning with hands-on experience, the purpose of this multi-faceted intensive course is to provide cultural competency of the history, culture, socio-demographic, and religious aspects of the Latinos/Hispanics in the United States," noted the Rev. Canon Anthony Guillén, Episcopal Church Missioner for Latino/Hispanic Ministries. "
Also this
course will provide the foundational tools necessary for church leaders to discern and explore the type of Latino/Hispanic ministry that best fits a congregational setting and its context."
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Registration for the June session is
here.
Registration deadline is May 31.
- Registration for the August session at Sewanee is
here. Registration deadline is July 20.
Registration includes tuition, hotel accommodations, meals, transportation to and from airports, and transportation during the course. Registration does not include textbooks.
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Cursillo Newsletter
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The Official On-line Publication for the Episcopal Cursillo® Movement
of
the Diocese of Southeast Florida - Published Quarterly
Men's Cursillo # 94
Men's Cursillo #94 was the best one yet. It is just magical when a big group of men get together to worship our Lord Jesus Christ and to ask ourselves the question; what does God want from me? All of this by listening to amazing speakers, eating delicious food and being served by a group of men with the genuine love of Christ. The energy and the love that came out of this weekend is just incredible. I think that our Diocese just got a bit brighter by sending all these wonderful leaders in the church with a better sense of God's love in their life.
The Cursillo movement is a wonderful program that helps you look at your journey as a Christian Episcopalian and find your place within the church family. A Cursillo weekend serves also as a reminder that our path in life is not a lonely one but instead God is there with us every step of the way.
The Jesus movement just got 29 more evangelists out of
Men's Cursillo # 94 to spread Gods love with our example and service. DE COLORES
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Latest Newsletter from Saint George's Center
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Episcopal Charities
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The prayer is for your use. We suggest that you integrate it into your service
schedule
either by using the prayer and incorporating the weekly specific ministry into it, OR by highlighting only the specified weekly ministry in the Prayers of the People.
Compassionate God, bless the people who guide the programs of Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of Southeast Florida as, following in the footsteps of Jesus, they minister to the sick, the friendless and the needy. We pray especially for_______________
(
ministry name) which provides _____________
(
ministry description) through ____________________
(
parish or entity sponsor). Help them continue always to reach out in love and mercy to those suffering in our communities, that they may be a source of comfort and support in times of need; through Jesus Christ who called us to feed his sheep in manifesting our love for him. Amen.
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Basic Human Needs Grants
Deadline for submission is August 3rd, 12 Noon
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Episcopal Charities 2019 Basic Human Needs Grant Application is now online on our website,
www.ecsefl.org
. New applications are welcome. Deadline for submission is August 3rd, 12 Noon. For questions or help, contact Bonnie Weaver at
bonnie@ecsefl.org
or 561-308-3742.
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MORE SMALL GRANTS!
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In 2018, EC is offering 12 Small Grants of
$1000 each for start up or expanded basic human needs ministries in our diocese. In addition, two Small Grants are available for basic human needs programs in our companion dioceses. Those are the Diocese of Nassau and the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos, the Diocese of the Dominican Republic, the Diocese of Haiti and The Diocese of Toliara.
The Companion Diocese Small Grants are designed to launch or enhance a basic human needs activity or ministry (hunger, clothing, shelter and healthcare focuses) that needs an infusion of cash with the understanding that other types of support will follow.
Companion Diocese Small Grant criteria are aligned with criteria for Diocesan Small Grants. (Criteria and application questions are available under Grant Applications on the Episcopal Charities website,
www.ecsefl.org).
Additional criteria are as follows:
A request must be for one of the companion dioceses and the two grants each year will not be made to the same Companion Diocese.
The program must be sponsored by a diocesan church(s)
Small Grants are made for programs, not individuals.
Like the Basic Human Needs Grant making program and Small Grants Program, the Companion Diocese Small Grant Program allocates grants to ministries/programs that address the needs of the community outside the walls of the church. Programs must be non-sectarian and contain no required religious content.
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Episcopal Schools
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Let's Talk Vacation Bible School!
The Spring Issue of Episcopal Teacher is all about Vacation Bible School, to our thinking one of the best evangelism efforts you can make with your congregation. No matter how or when or where you offer VBS, it gives you the opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with children, teachers, youth helpers, and parents.
This issue will help you with:
Selecting or creating the right curriculum
Finding volunteers
Bringing teen helpers into the picture
Plus more tips and advice
The Center of the Ministry of Teaching weighs in with its VBS publisher reviews. Even if you don't plan to offer a VBS this year, this issue may spark ideas for other areas of your ministry!
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Youth News
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Advancing to General Convention:
Registration open for Young Adult Festival
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The Young Adult Festival will be July 4-9 in Austin at General Convention.
Registration is now open for the Episcopal Church Young Adult Festival, scheduled to run concurrently with the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church.
The Young Adult Festival is designed for young adults 18-30 years old to meet peers from across the globe, pray and learn together, engage in the church's legislative process, and help discern God's call for the Episcopal Church.
The 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church will be held Thursday, July 5 to Friday, July 13 at The Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas (Diocese of Texas).
"The Young Adult Festival will include a General Convention 101 session, worship, workshops, and networking opportunities for everyone - from first-time General Convention attendees to advocates and leaders who have attended for years," noted the Rev. Shannon Kelly, Staff Officer for Campus and Young Adult Ministries. "We look forward to welcoming young adults from across the Episcopal Church to Austin."
Registration is available
here.
The cost for the event ranges between $300 and $675 depending on the housing choices.
Registration deadline
for those traveling to Austin is May 1 and includes five nights of housing, a Sunday morning brunch, General Convention registration, and all Young Adult Festival programming. Registration deadline for commuters is May 31. Space is limited for each registration choice; registration will close registration when spaces are filled.
For more information, contact Kelly at
skelly@episcopalchurch.org
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Opportunities
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Parish Communications Coordinator (PT)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Delray Beach is seeking a part-time Parish Communications Coordinator to join our ministry team. The Parish Communications Coordinator will work Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. For detailed information about the position, please download this
PDF.
Curate/Assistant Rector
The Church of the Good Shepherd is seeking a priest and pastor to assist with the worship and sacramental life of the congregation. Specifically, the new priest will be focused on the continued development of the children, youth, and family programing, and will help foster a deeper relationship between the church and school communities.
For more details about open position and
application process
,
please
click
here
Choral Singers
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Delray Beach, FL (
www.stpaulsdelray.org) is seeking professional singers of all voice types for its Schola Cantorum of eight singers. The Schola Cantorum sings from September through Pentecost (May or June), augmenting the volunteer choir.
Organist and Choirmaster at Holy Sacrament
Holy Sacrament is seeking to call a part-time Organist and Choirmaster
to jo
in
us and lead
our music ministry. Worship is central to life at Holy Sacrament,
and
music is vital to the
way
we experience communal worship.
For detailed information about the position, please download
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Christian Education Coordinator (PT)
All Saints Episcopal Church seeks to develop a child and youth Christian Education Program. We seek a part-time Christian Education Coordinator to develop, nurture and enhance the Christian educational ministries of the church--
20 hours per week, including Sunday.
For detailed information about salary and the job description, please go to:
www.indeed.com.
Responses have to be
sent to both of the following email addresses:
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Save the Date
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Peregrinaciones diocesanas
Guarde la Fecha
Peregrinación a Tierra Santa con el Obispo
El obispo espera establecer un programa de peregrinaciones a nivel diocesano a varios destinos de peregrinación que tendrán lugar cada 12-18 meses. Tales peregrinaciones diocesanas son formas maravillosas para profundizar nuestra comunidad así como nuestras vidas individuales de fe y nuestro compromiso.
El obispo dirigirá estas peregrinaciones junto con otro líder experimentado en peregrinaciones. También tendremos un guía experto. Las peregrinaciones estarán abiertas tanto al clero como a los laicos.
La primera peregrinación será a Tierra Santa, el lugar de nacimiento de nuestra fe y vida cristiana. Esta peregrinación será única, ya que nos quedaremos en casas de huéspedes y hoteles de propiedad cristiana, y tendremos encuentros profundos con cristianos, judíos y musulmanes comprometidos con un futuro justo y pacífico en Tierra Santa. Nos enfrentaremos tanto con los grandes desafíos que enfrenta la región, como con la esperanza inspiradora de nuestros hermanos y hermanas que viven allí.
Además de una peregrinación completa a los lugares sagrados que están conectados a la vida, la muerte y la resurrección de nuestro Señor, tendremos una extensión de viaje opcional a Jordania y a los sitios antiguos extraordinarios en ese país, que incluyen sitios cristianos, al igual que otros sitios.
Las fechas para la primera peregrinación diocesana son las dos semanas del 18 de febrero al 4 de marzo.
Estas fechas pueden cambiar muy levemente cuando se haya resuelto el cronograma final.
Si le interesa acompañar al Obispo en esta peregrinación que le cambiará la vida, infórmeselo a
monique@diosef.org y se le incluirá en la lista para recibir más información cuando esté disponible.
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Invitation to the 35th Annual Recovery Ministry Gathering
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For more information about hotel and schedule click here
Check out our fb page!
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More information TBA soon
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The mortgage burning ceremony at Saint Benedict's Plantation last weekend was a grand celebration attended by several special guests. This standing room only event marked the parish's payment in full of their mortgage. Congratulations Father Cutie and the Saint Benedict's Plantation community!
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