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May 1, 2024 | Volume 14, No. 18

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Ordination of the Rev. Becky Dorrell to the Sacred Order of Deacons

Bishop Logue ordained the Rev. Becky Dorrell to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Christ Church Frederica on St. Simon's Island on Saturday.

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Applications for EYCS Scholarships open

Educational Scholarships are available annually through the Episcopal Youth and Children's Services. College-bound Episcopal youth are encouraged to submit an application by going to www.eycs.georgiaepiscopal.org and selecting the Educational Scholarships tab at the top of the page. All applicants must be Episcopalian, 22 years of age or under, and legal residents of and members in good standing within the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. Funds are only available for undergraduate (not graduate) study and are awarded based on family need. Applicant must be, or intend to become, a full-time undergraduate student taking and passing at least 12 credit hours per grading period. Education scholarships are approved for one school year only. Applicants may reapply in successive years (for a maximum of 4 years). Completed applications should be submitted and/or postmarked by May 31st.

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Honey Creek Camp Store now open!

Buy all your new Honey Creek Camp swag here!

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Clergy Gathered in Retreat at Honey Creek

Deacons and priests of the Diocese have been gathered at Honey Creek this week for the Spring Clergy Retreat. As is always true of these gatherings, worship has been the heart of the event. Sermons from the Rev.s Becky Rowell, David Rose, Nathan Wilson, and Shayna Cranford grounded the time in the Word. Bishop Logue also preached at the Eucharist with the Rev. Kimberly Dunn as officiant. The retreat also allowed time for three significant periods of discussion as a group, both hearing from Bishop Logue about the Diocese and broader Episcopal Church, offering feedback on some proposed changes, and in speaking to one another about the challenges and joys of ministry. A Tuesday afternoon kickball game and a evening session of 3-minute PowerPoints also allowed different ways of being together including a time of sharing things we are passionate about in order to get to know one another better.


The Rev. Samantha McKean's presentation on Tofu was hilarious as well as informative and the Rev. Ted Clarkson shows hustle in the kickball game.

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Register Now for Summer Camp at Honey Creek

In less than two months, the Diocese of Georgia's 100th Summer Camp will get underway at Honey Creek. We will have daily camp activities, including arts & crafts, outdoor games, ropes course activities, kayaking, pool time, and more. In addition to every day being filled with fun camp activities, we also devote time to worship and spiritual formation. Each session has Spiritual Directors on staff that will lead a formation program in the afternoon, and we begin and end each day with worship in the Chapel of Our Savior with gorgeous views of the Creek right outside our window. 


Registration for each session is open, and scholarship assistance is available.

High School Camp

June 2-8, 2024

Registration


Middle School Camp

June 9-15, 2024

Registration


Elementary School Camp

June 16-22, 2024

Registration


Click this link for more information on Summer Camp

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Across the Diocese

Calvary in Americus planted their community garden in partnership with Healthy Sumter and Phoebe Sumter Hospial.

St. Paul's in Albany has a Shepherd Program where high school seniors are paired with an adult as their mentor. Those in the program were honored on Sunday.

Volunteers from Epiphany and Asbury Methodist Church in Savannah filled 100 blessing bags to give to those in need.

Cruz Pozo at St. Thomas in Thomasville organized and built new raised beds at St. Thomas for his Eagle Scout project..

Bishop Logue with those confirmed, reaffirmed, and recieved at St. Mark's in Brunswick on Sunday.

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Yoga Retreat at Honey Creek

In recognition of Pentecost, join us May 17-19, 2024 for an exploration of the rhythms, gateways, and symbols that resonate within us and serve as guideposts for our journeys. Professor Emerita of Georgia Southwestern State University, Gabriele Stauf, will use guided meditations to lead participants on their own internal exploration, while Karen Kinnamon of Just Peace Yoga and Wellness will provide yoga sessions to enliven the body, focus the mind, and ignite the spirit. Using the inspiration of place and space at Honey Creek and the wisdom of yoga, participants will have time for deep inner looking and listening. No prior yoga experience is necessary to attend this retreat.


Participants will register for lodging and meals through Honey Creek, and then have an additional $145 fee paid to Just Peace Yoga for retreat materials and teacher guidance during the retreat. After registering with Honey Creek, an email will be sent for additional payment. If you have any questions, please email justpeaceyoga.americus@gmail.com.

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Job Openings

The Episcopal Church of St. John and St. Mark in Albany is seeking to hire a song leader for the weekly 11:00 a.m. service. The song leader would initially work with the current music team, gradually assuming additional roles. Must be able to read music, and a proficiency with a keyboard or guitar is a plus. For more information, contact Rose Dunnum at rdunnum@yahoo.com.

St. Patrick's in Pooler is seeking a a pianist to play hymns and service music for Sunday morning services and Holy Days. For more information contact Senior Warden Karla Davis at (301)667-8744.

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Upcoming Events

Spring Clergy Conference


Who: All clergy

Where: Honey Creek

When: April 29 - May 1, 2024


Register here


Clergy Spouse Retreat


Who: All clergy spouses

Where: Honey Creek

When: May 17-18, 2024


Register here

Summer Camp


High School Camp

June 2-8, 2024

Registration


Middle School Camp

June 9-15, 2024

Registration


Elementary School Camp

June 16-22, 2024

Registration


Fall Clergy Conference


Who: All clergy

Where: Honey Creek

When: September 30 - October 2, 2024

Diocesan Convention


Where: UGA Tifton Conference Center

When: November 8-9, 2024


Conflict Transformation Training


Where: Honey Creek

When: January 27-31, 2025

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We want to hear from you!

If you would like to have your submission considered for From the Field, it needs to be sent to Communications Manager Liz Williams (lwilliams@gaepiscopal.org) by noon on Tuesday.

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Prayer 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.    


The 2024 one year prayer cycle is online here: 2024 Prayer Cycle. 


May 5 - 11

In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregation in Hawkinsville, St. Luke’s. We also pray for our ecumenical partners, especially St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Eastman. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for Jesus the Messiah (Jesús Mesías) in Imbert. 


May 12 - 18 In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregation in Hinesville, St. Philip’s. We also pray for our ecumenical partners in Hinesville, especially St. Stephen’s Catholic Church . In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for St. Matthew (San Mateo) in Jalonga. 


31-Day Prayer Cycles - Revised April 29, 2024

We also offer 30-day prayer cycles for those who wish to pray daily for the clergy and clergy spouses: Diocesan Prayer Cycle and Clergy Spouses Prayer Cycle.

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Diocesan Office Update and News

Bishop Logue is currently in Charlotte, NC with the House of Bishops as they begin discernment on who they will elect as the next Presiding Bishop.


On Saturday he will ordain Becky Dorrell to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Christ Church Frederica on St. Simons Island. On Sunday he will make his visitation to St. Mark's in Brunswick.


Picture: Bishop Logue with the altar party and at the closing of Cursillo.



To view Bishop Logue's full visitation calendar, click here. Updated 1/16/2024

Bishop Logue, Canon Lasch, and Canon Varner are returning from Honey Creek today from the Spring Clergy Conference.


Executive Assistant to the Bishop Maggie Lyons will be out of the office on Friday.


Picture: Bishop Logue with the altar party and at St. Mark's in Brunswick.


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 more pressing matters. Staff e-mails can be found here with a list of responsibilities so you know who to contact for what.


You may also reach diocesan staff by phone at (912) 236-4279.

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Can you hear me now?

Bishop Logue and the Rev. Becky Dorrell have a little fun after her ordination.

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