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Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
June 8, 2022
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Together, we are the body of Christ ~ transforming people from members into disciples, moving more deeply into God's call to life and ministry, and extending our mission beyond the status quo. | | |
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Notice: Over the summer, Coastline will be published once monthly: Wednesday-June 8 and July 13. Items for publications are due the Friday prior.
On Thursday, June 23, the Duvall Center will be closed. Bishop Russell and staff will be away on retreat.
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Central Gulf Coast Churches Host Bike and Build Group
The ministry of hospitality is alive and well in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, as member churches opened their doors June 1-4 for twenty-one young adults bicycling across the country with the national Bike & Build program, riding with a goal of building awareness about the need for affordable housing.
Long-time hosts St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Gulf Breeze and Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Mobile offered overnight housing and meals to the group. Along the 100-mile route between the churches, Holy Spirit in Gulf Shores and St. Mary’s by the Sea in Coden opened their doors to provide cool drinks, snacks and bathrooms for the bicyclists.
The group spent two nights at Redeemer in Mobile, where they did a build day with the local Habitat for Humanity chapter and offered a free bike clinic for children on the second evening of their stay. Fox 10 News spoke with the riders as they worked with Habitat in Mobile, describing the purpose of their summer-long bicycle trip from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
Bike & Build engages young adults in service-oriented cycling trips to raise awareness for the affordable housing cause. They advocate for the need for affordable housing in thousands of communities across the country and work to foster a sustained connection to community in their riders.
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Convocation IV Youth Events
Several churches of Convocation IV are teaming up to host a couple of fun youth events this summer. All churches are invited to spread the word to the youth of their congregations.
Saturday, June 25 at 10am
Water World in Dothan, AL
Event contact: Church of the Nativity, Dothan, 334-793-7616
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Saturday, July 30 at 9am
Butter and Egg Adventures in Troy, AL
Event contact: St. Thomas, Greenville, 334-382-8914
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Betty Coale Young Musician Scholarship
The Betty Coale Young Musician Scholarship grants financial awards to promising middle and high-school instrumentalists and singers. Recipients of this scholarship will be featured during Christ Church Cathedral’s summer services. We are deeply thankful for Harwell Coale’s generous donation in memory of his late wife and for their long-standing support of the music ministry at Christ Church. Betty Coale was a cherished member of the Christ Church choir, and we are grateful that her memory lives on in the support of education and performance opportunities for Mobile-area music students.
If you or someone you know would like to submit an application to be considered for this scholarship, please apply at this link: https://forms.gle/VqtvsAL1HWWdLtHa7.
Please direct any questions to Elizabeth Bemis at ebemis@christchurchcathedralmobile.org.
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In Case You Missed It
- Bishop Russell's pastoral message: Give Us Hearts of Flesh READ NOW
- Young adults group forms in Mobile LEARN MORE
- St. Francis, Gulf Breeze receives UTO Creation Care Grant LEARN MORE
- Applications for the 2022-2023 Lay Ministry School Certification Program due August 15 DETAILS
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Camp Beckwith 2022 dates: MORE INFO
- Commission on Racial Justice & Reconciliation 2022 Calendar: VIEW CALENDAR
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Celebrating Pentecost at St. Simon's on the Sound, Fort Walton Beach. Pentecost refers to the coming of the Spirit on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1), shortly after Jesus' death, resurrection, and ascension - 50 days after Easter. Christians came to understand the meaning of Pentecost in terms of the gift of the Spirit and is the fulfillment of a promise which Jesus gave concerning the return of the Holy Spirit.
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St. Andrew's, Panama City is spreading the word about their Thursday night Community Suppers. "For the past several months we have fed hundreds of hungry people. This ministry was started in conjunction with several partners to include churches and other organizations. This has been a blessing to St. Andrew’s as well as the many people we have served both physically and spiritually. Our volunteers have been awesome. The meals are prepared by our partners in St. Andrew’s kitchen on Thursdays. Along with a hot meal in our parish hall, we are also serving to-go boxes and pack lunches. If you are in Panama City on a Thursday night, please stop by between 6-7 pm and enjoy a meal with us."
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Pilgrimage to Montgomery
Saturday, June 11
The Commission on Racial Justice & Reconciliation is sponsoring a faith-based pilgrimage to the Equal Justice Initiative National Memorial to Peace and Justice and Legacy Museum. Transportation will leave from and return to All Saints Episcopal Church in Mobile.
REGISTRATION AND DETAILS
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School for Ministry - Lay Ministry Program Graduation
Saturday, June 25 at 11am
Students of the diocesan School for Ministry Lay School program will graduate on Saturday, June 25 at 11 am at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, located at 500 N Reus St, Pensacola, FL. Bishop Russell will confer certificates of completion for their respective areas of study. All are invited to attend.
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Beckwith Summer Camp 50th Anniversary Weekend
August 5-7
Staff, camper, director alumni and all Beckwith supporters are invited to a fun-filled weekend celebrating 50 years of summer camp at Beckwith.
REGISTER HERE
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Church & Community Events | |
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From The Episcopal Church | |
Registration open for United Thank Offering’s Great EpisGOpal Race
The Great EpisGOpal Race returns this fall, featuring a partnership between the United Thank Offering and Episcopal Migration Ministries in its third year. This popular fundraiser offers multiple ways to participate and raise funds to support special ministries and missions.
Registration is open online for the virtual race, scheduled for Sept. 3-11.
Proceeds will support both the 2022 United Thank Offering (UTO) Ingathering and Episcopal Migration Ministries’ (EMM) Neighbor to Neighbor program—founded through funding from a UTO grant. Neighbor to Neighbor trains and provides supports to faith communities who serve as community sponsors for asylum seekers or Afghan arrivals.
FULL DETAILS
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Bishop Russell's Upcoming Visitations | |
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June 5-9
Senior High Camp Dean, Beckwith
June 12
Trinity, Mobile
June 19
St. Thomas, Citronelle (am)
St. Peter's, Jackson (pm)
June 26
St. Peter's, Bon Secour
July 7-11
General Convention, Baltimore
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June 12
Trinity, Mobile
June 19
St. Peter's, Jackson
St. Thomas, Citronelle
June 26
St. Peter's, Bon Secour
July 3
The Episcopal Church
July 10
St. John's, Wewahitchka
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June 12
Fountain / JO Davis Correctional Facility, Atmore
June 19
Holman Correction Facility, Atmore
June 26
Loxley Work Release, Loxley
July 3
Ventress Correctional Facility, Clayton
July 10
L.I.F.E. Tech Transitional Center, Thomasville
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Last October, Bishop Russell introduced the "Go Forward" campaign - a call for renewal, leadership, mission and unity in our diocese. To learn more about the campaign's priorities and stay up-to-date on the latest news, including our recent videos, visit www.goforwardcampaign.org.
Make a gift or pledge HERE.
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