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"Get Lost" - An Advent Message From Bishop Russell

Every year the church begins a new year on the first Sunday of Advent. It begins with readings that strongly implore us with very spirited language to be attentive to the work of God in the world.  

Keep awake, stand up, raise your head, be on guard, pay attention, be ready, keep alert at all times, watch out. Again, keep awake. It is a bit like an annual wake-up call from God who rouses us from the sleepy complacency and monotony of the daily grind of our lives. Wake up. God is at work, so don’t miss it! 

However, we also live in a time that has politically charged the idea of being awake. I wonder how the preacher’s task is made more difficult this Advent because the mere mention of being awake can actually be heard as partisan political jargon rather than God’s divine invitation...

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Christmas Message from Wilmer Hall

Christmas Open House at Murray House

Sunday, December 17, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Murray House, 1257 Government St, Mobile

Drop by Murray House to enjoy Christmas refreshments and to visit with the residents and staff. Casual tours of the facility will also be available.

Murray House in an assisted living residence and ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. For more information call 251.432.2272.

Becoming Beloved Community Racial Reconciliation Sacred Conversations

Saturday, January 20, 2024, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

St. John's, 1707 Government St, Mobile

Join us for a workshop that will provide insights into the causes and effects of racism. We explore unconscious bias, prejudice, white privilege, and ways to work together to Become the Beloved Community. This offering is required for those in parish leadership (such as vestry members) and at the diocesan level (including those serving on commissions, committees, agencies, or boards). It also qualifies for eight hours of clergy training/education for those who complete the full-day course. There is no fee to participate, but it requires the commitment to be engaged for the full day. Limited to 30 participants.

Please refer questions, by January 13, to Joe McDaniel, Jr. at 415-225-9066 or mcdanieljoe43@yahoo.com.

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Save-the-Date | Convocational Youth Event

Sunday, January 21, 2024, 1:30 p.m to 4 p.m.

Trinity, 1900 Dauphin St, Mobile

Trinity, Mobile will be hosting the inaugural Convocational Youth Event for 6th to 12th graders! This will be a fun, free event for our young folks to meet and spend time together. The Convocation I Youth Event will be the first of five diocesan-wide gatherings held during 2024, so be on the lookout for the full schedule to post. [What is a convocation?]

Contact diocesan missioner for youth ministry, Meghan Johnson at meghan@diocgc.org, with questions or if you would like to be an adult volunteer.

More details and registration to come soon! Save-the-date and spread the word to your congregation's parents and youth.

53rd Annual Diocesan Convention

Friday, February 23, to Saturday, February 24, 2024

St. Paul's, 28788 N Main St, Daphne

Come, "Be Transformed," during the 53rd Annual Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast to be held February 23-24, 2024, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Daphne, Alabama. Whether you come as a delegate or as a visitor, make your plans now to attend this yearly event centered around our collective life as Episcopalians along with diocesan business and elections.

There are some approaching due dates for items required by our diocesan canons, one of them being the election of delegates. Delegates are representatives elected by their home church and serve as the voice of their congregation to vote on diocesan business matters. If you are interested in being a delegate to the convention, speak with your clergy or senior warden soon. All delegate elections are required by canon to be held no later than 60 days before the first day of the convention, by December 24, 2023.

Registration and up-to-date information is available on our website at www.diocgc.org/2024-diocesan-convention.

Men's Conference: "Rekindling the Gift of God Within"

Friday, March 1, to Sunday, March 3, 2024

Beckwith, 10400 Beckwith Ln, Fairhope

All men in the diocese are invited to this annual weekend retreat of fellowship and formation. The guest speaker will be the Rt. Rev. Gary Lillibridge, retired bishop of West Texas.

Cost varies. Room and commuter rates available.

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What is your next faithful step? Young Adult Service Corps applications open for 2024-25

Offering a new extended age limit, the Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) invites Episcopalians ages 21 to 35 to consider a year of international mission engagement as their “next faithful step.”

Applications for 2024-2025 placements are being accepted. The deadline to apply online is February 16, 2024.

For more than two decades, YASC participants have served in areas of administration/communication, agriculture, community development, education, health care, parish ministry/chaplaincy, social services, youth work, and more, while participating in the daily life and ministry of churches, cathedrals, and dioceses around the Anglican Communion.

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