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July 7, 2021
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Volume 11, No. 44
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General Convention Committee Assignments
When the 80th General Convention meets in Baltimore next July, four deputies from the Diocese of Georgia, as well as Bishop Logue, will be working on legislative committees. The presiding officers announced the following committee appointments:
- Mr. Jody Grant - Credentials, Chair
- Ms. Molly Stevenson - Congregational & Diocesan Vitality, Member
- The Rev. Ted Clarkson - Title IV Disciplinary Canons, Member
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The Rev. Kelly Steele - Evangelism & Church Planting, Secretary
- The Rt. Rev. Frank S. Logue - Evangelism & Church Planting, Bishops' Vice Chair
 About the General ConventionThe General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church that meets every three years. The Convention is a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. The work at Convention is carried out by deputies and bishops representing each diocese. During its triennial meeting deputies and bishops will consider a wide range of important matters facing the Church including electing officers, approving the budget, and resolutions on a wide range of matters.
During the convention itself, committees hold hearings on resolutions to permit anyone in the Church (not limited to elected Deputies) to sign up to speak to the resolution to inform the committees' work. Some of these meetings are immense with hundreds of people in a large meeting room, while other resolutions are looked at in smaller gatherings with a small gallery present in addition to the two dozen or so committee members. The hard work of considering and perfecting resolutions takes place most fully in these many dispersed meetings. Deputies not assigned to a committee are sitting in on committee meetings to track legislation on behalf of the Diocese.
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Help the Diocese Prepare for Hurricane Season
With hurricane season upon us and Tropical Storm Elsa meandering our way, the Diocese needs to make sure we have updated and accurate information for clergy, Senior Wardens, and Junior Wardens in order to keep our emergency contact system functioning properly. Thanks to a grant from Episcopal Relief and Development, we have use of the powerful AlertMedia system for quick check in after a storm or other natural disaster. This assists us in getting support out as soon as it is safe to do so. But for this to work, we need the current contact information. To update your parish information, contact Canon Loren Lasch ([email protected]) and copy Ms. Maggie Lyons ([email protected]).
Preparing your congregation
If a storm path looks like it could impact your congregation and you don't have a plan, we have an 11th Hour Checklist.
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Click above to watch a short video on Cursillo
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Cursillo Gathering Online this Sunday at 2 pm
All of those who have made their Cursillo Retreat in the Diocese of Georgia are invited to join together for an online meeting this Sunday, July 11 at 2 pm. You are also encouraged to invite a friend who might be interested in Cursillo. When the time is right, you can volunteer to be their sponsor. This meeting, presented by the Cursillo Commission will be online via Zoom with the meeting ID 832 1281 5615 and pass code 994455. Wear bright clothes and your Cursillo cross. The group will sing, pray, and learn together
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Spots still available for
Family Camp Session Three
There is more space still available for the third session of Family Camp at Honey Creek which will meet July 16-18. Sign up now and join us at Honey Creek for a Family Camp weekend!
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Applications for Happening Staff and Candidates Open
Happening #104 is scheduled to be IN PERSON at Honey Creek September 17-19, 2021, and we are so excited!
Staff Applications are currently being accepted online and we are also receiving nominations for the Happening Steering Committee. Links to each form are below. In order to apply to serve on staff you must have attended Happening at least once. Remember that applying for staff does not guarantee selection. In order to allow for some spacing, especially in the dorms, we are limiting the total number of Candidates and Staff to fifty people. In addition, as we ease back into the in-person aspect of youth events, we strongly recommend that everyone who wishes to participate receive a Covid vaccine if eligible. Applicants who are selected for either Steering Committee or Happening Staff will be contacted via email by Happening Coordinator Sarah Brittany Greneker ( [email protected]). We are so excited to finally be able to meet again and hope will help us take the necessary precautions to continue to do so. The Georgia Happening website is updated and will continue to be updated as we move closer to our Happening date!
Remember the BEST is yet to come!
To nominate someone for Happening Steering Committe, click here.
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Back to the Creek Retreat for Youth!
Grades 6-12
Cost: $125
Registration Now Open!
At the end of July, after a hiatus of almost 17 months, the Diocese is excited to start offering in-person gatherings for youth at Honey Creek! Our first event will take place Friday, July 30 - Sunday, August 1 and will be for youth in Grades 6-12. This "Back to the Creek Retreat" will allow our young people to take a break before their school year begins. Because Covid-19 is still a risk, participant numbers will be limited for this event. Smaller numbers will enable everyone to spread out in the dorms and during worship and other activities. Sign up quickly when registration opens next week!
Please contact Canon Varner at [email protected] with questions about this event! We strongly encourage all participants who are able to do so to get vaccinated before the event!
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Open job positions across the diocese
St. Patrick's in Albany is hiring for multiple positions:
- Part-time Organist/Choirmaster (can be split into two roles)
- Part-time Parish Administrator
- Part-Time Nursery Staff
Church of the Good Shepherd in Augusta seeks a full time (or part time) administrative assistant for a busy office. The ideal candidate must be personable, professional, dependable and detail oriented. Candidate should have a working knowledge of office equipment and Microsoft Office. Experience in Adobe Indesign, Photoshop,and Illustrator preferred but not required. Please send resume to Emily Mumford, [email protected].
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Across the Diocese
King of Peace in Kingsland participated in the annual St. Marys 4th of July Parade (left), where Bill Bruce played a fantastic Uncle Sam with Ava Rawls' assistance (right).
Bishop Logue and Victoria joined Savannah churches for a night out with the Savannah Bananas, the local baseball team in the Coastal Plain League.
The EpiscoChicks from St. Paul's in Albany recently met for the first time in over a year.
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Prayers for Weekly Liturgies
Our one-year prayer cycle combines prayers for every congregation in the Diocese of Georgia with prayers for our ecumenical partners and for our Companion Diocese of The Dominican Republic.
July 4 - 10 In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregation in Richmond Hill, St. Elizabeth of Hungary. We also pray for our ecumenical partners in Richmond Hill, especially Spirit of Peace Lutheran Church and St. Anne's Catholic Church. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for St. Mary the Virgin (Santa María Virgen) in Monte Llano.
July 11 - 17 In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregation in Rincon, St. Luke's. We also pray for our ecumenical partners, especially the Lutheran churches in Rincon-Jerusalem and St. John's. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for Divine Grace (Divina Gracia) in Mozovi.
Additional Prayer Cycles
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Diocesan Office Update and News
 Canon Varner is on vacation this week, returning July 12. If you have questions about Family Camp or upcoming youth events, contact Communications Manager Liz Williams at [email protected].
Canon Lasch is on vacation and will return on July 8. She will preach at Christ Church in Savannah on July 11.
Assistant Administrator Daniel Garrick is on vacation and will return July 9.
Executive Assistant to the Bishop Maggie Lyons will be on vacation next week.
You may reach diocesan staff by phone at (912) 236-4279. Given staff schedules of meetings and travel, the best way to reach a staff member is via email as we will always get back with you promptly in many cases and in 24-72 hours when working on other pressing matter. Staff e-mails can be found here with a list of responsibilities so you know who to contact for what.
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Let Us Know!
What are you doing to keep community right now? Are you gathering for virtual coffee hours, delivering groceries to your neighbors - let us know! Send any updates or photos to our Communications Manager Liz Williams at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!
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Savannah churches go Bananas
The Rev. Kelly Steele, Priest in Charge of St. Peter's holds the signs made for the Savannah Bananas game.
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