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Discipleship | Discernment | Development
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October 10 was the one year mark of Hurricane Michael’s landfall. A storm that changed the landscape and lives of anyone living along the Panhandle of Florida.
On that evening, two local churches, Holy Nativity in Panama City, and St. James in Port St. Joe, held services of healing and thanksgiving.
In his sermon, Holy Nativity’s rector, the Rev. Steve Bates said “We find ourselves in a place where theology meets reality. This storm will forever be a part of our DNA but more importantly, the ways we chose to fill that hole in our hearts in the next 525600 minutes and beyond, can forever be a beacon of the power of love where God is found, not through what we have to say but through people caring, loving and helping each other through the storm; both literally and figuratively.”
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Diocesan Clergy Lend a Hand to Habitat for Humanity
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The second week of October is usually reserved for the annual Clergy Conference held at Beckwith each year. However, those clergy who were able, decided to use the time this year to go support the two services of healing and commemoration in Panama City and Port St. Joe. Several clergy offered up an additional day to help build a Habitat for Humanity home for a single mom of three daughters, all of whom had been living in a FEMA trailer since Hurricane Michael swept away their home.
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High School Then; High School Now - Making Multi-generational Connections
by the Rev. Ken Cumbie and Steve Marine
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As the “graying” of America continues, it is becoming increasingly important to honor our elderly because many of these people outlive their friends and oftentimes find their families spread across the country, thus finding themselves very much alone. So what choices do they have? Well, the living choices for the elderly are many, yet varied: independent living, assisted living residences, range-of-care facilities, and nursing homes.
One such elderly choice is right here in Mobile nestled just off Government Street: Murray House, a residence home and agency of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast.
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Wilmer Hall Announces New Chaplain
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Wilmer Hall is pleased to announce that the Rev. Pete Burgess, who serves as Curate for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mobile, has been named Chaplain for the 155 year-old Episcopal home for children and young adults. The Chaplain role goes back over a century and has been filled by well-known local priests such as the Rev. Hodge Alves and the Rev. Coleman Inge. The Chaplain provides pastoral care to Wilmer Hall residents on an as-needed basis and will lead a spiritual component to the Life Skills training program.
A native of Nashville, Pete studied at Centre College and the School of Theology at Sewanee. After teaching at UMS-Wright, he returned to seminary at Virginia Theological Seminary. He and his wife Emma live in Mobile and are expecting their first child in January.
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New Daughters of the King Chapter in Mobile, Alabama
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The new chapter consists of seven, dedicated, new members named “The Good Shepherd Disciples,” who were admitted on September 15, 2019, during the 10 a.m. service. All members were welcomed and initiated by the Rev. John George, who presided over the ceremony with the help of Beth Moore, Diocesan Assembly President of the Central Gulf Coast. In celebration of the new Daughters, a luncheon was held in their honor.
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The Way of Love in Freeport - You're invited!
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Episcopalians are joining the
Explore the Outdoors Festival in Freeport, Florida, this year. St. Jude’s, Niceville is participating along with St. Agatha’s, DeFuniak Springs, and Christ the King, Santa Rosa Beach to provide kayaking and cold drinks at the event. Please join us for some outdoor fun and meeting our neighbors as we show our Episcopal presence and celebrate the Way of Love in Freeport.
EVENT RESCHEDULED
Look for the
Way of Love in Freeport tent on Saturday,
November 2
(previously Oct. 19), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
Live Oak Landing, 229 Pitts Ave. Freeport, FL. The park is at the intersection of Fishcamp Rd and Pitts Ave.
Contact the Rev. Kammy Young, Canon Missioner for Development at
kammy@diocgc.org with questions.
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What is a Canon Missioner for Discipleship?
by the Rev. Dr. Joy Blaylock
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This is the most frequent question I have gotten since Bishop Russell first hired me for this position.
First, let’s break down the words and ideas in the title itself. Admittedly, some of our “insider” language can be confusing not only to insiders but especially to those outside of our specialized designations and denominations.
Historically in the church, a ‘canon’ is an honorary title conferred upon a member of the clergy (and some lay persons) for faithful and valuable service to the church. This definition does not exactly answer our query, so the church at large has begun adding further explanation of the “valuable service to the church” along the lines of “Canon Missioner for [insert a specific ministry]”.
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Rooted in Jesus Conference January 21-24, 2020
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Please join Bishop Russell and many others from our diocese in Atlanta, Georgia on January 21-24 for the Rooted in Jesus Conference, a collaborative effort of Episcopal Church Foundation, Missional Voices, Forma, Episcopal Evangelism Society, Forma, Forward Movement, Episcopal Preaching Foundation, Diocese of Atlanta, Evangelism Matters, and of course, The Episcopal Church.
Tracks reflecting the various aspects of discipleship will be offered: formation, mission, stewardship, evangelism, preaching, leadership, and communications, or you can chart your own course from our long list of workshops, panels, and plenaries.
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DIOCESAN EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES
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WORKSHOP | Invite-Welcome-Connect
Presented by the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
Saturday, October 26 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | St. Christopher's, Pensacola
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PILGRIMAGE | National Memorial for Peace & Justice and Legacy Museum
Saturday, November 23, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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We provide transportation, tickets for the Memorial and Museum and you bring your own lunch/snacks.
Depart & Return Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 902 Daphne Avenue, Daphne, Alabama 36526.
We gather at 7 a.m. at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Hospitality Hall in Daphne for coffee, restrooms and to discuss the nature of the pilgrimage, departing no later than 7:15 a.m. in several vans or minibuses, so arrive early!
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YOUTH - EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
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Happening #56 registration now open
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Happening #56 will be held February 14-16, 2020 at St. Paul's, Daphne. Staff training will be January 17-19. Cost is $60. Scholarships are available.
Happening is a spiritual retreat weekend for teenagers in grades 10, 11, 12, led by teenagers under the direction of adult clergy and lay leaders. It is a highly memorable, special experience with the purpose of bringing young people into a fuller relationship with Jesus Christ and to a deeper level of commitment and apostleship.
Youth who have attended Happening before are invited to apply as Youth Staff. Adults are welcomed to volunteer as well and are asked to contact Happening coordinator, Addie Boyd-Quina at
addiequina@yahoo.com.
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Episcopal Youth Event will be July 7-11, 2020 at Howard University
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The
Episcopal Youth Event is a triennial event offered to youth throughout the Episcopal Church. Over 1000 individuals (high school students, adult mentors, and bishops from around the church) gather and live on a college campus for the entirety of EYE20. The week is spent in worship, large group presentations, youth-led small group sessions, workshops on a variety of topics, and time to hang out and meet people from around the world.
Details are still being finalized, but save-the-date, and tell your high schoolers about this amazing opportunity.
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CHURCH & COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Click the links for event details. To submit an event for publication consideration,
COMPLETE THIS FORM.
October 24
October 26
November 1
November 2
November 3
November 4
November 7
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October 23
Ordination to the Priesthood of Pete Burgess at St. Paul's, Mobile
October 27
Visitation at St. Mary's, Andalusia
October 30
Visitation (p.m.) at St. Jude's, Niceville
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November 3
Visitation (a.m.) at All Saints, Mobile
Visitation (p.m.) at St. Mark's, Mobile
November 10
Visitation at St. Paul's, Mobile
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Please join your prayers with others in our common witness as the Episcopal Church in the Central Gulf Coast
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October 27
St. Simon's On the Sound, Ft. Walton Beach
November 3
St. Andrew's, Panama City
November 10
St. Andrew's By the Sea, Destin
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October 27
Butler County Correctional Facility, Greenville
November 3
Monroe County Jail, Monroeville
November 10
Mobile County Metro Jail, Mobile
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Also keep in your prayers all of those who have been impacted by Hurricane Michael. Reliefs efforts are still ongoing and will be for sometime. Please consider making a donation.
DONATE.
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A newsletter for youth ministry leaders
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A newsletter for church
leadership
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How to submit items for publication in the
Coastline
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Due dates for submission are the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month. The
Coastline will be published on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
The next
Coastline
will publish on Wednesday, November 13. The due date for article submissions is Friday, November 8, at noon.
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