January 31, 2024 | Volume 14, No. 5 | |
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As we move forward in 2024, it is incredibly helpful for the diocesan staff to know who the key members of your parish leadership are and how to contact them. This not only includes contact information for your wardens, but also parish administrators, music ministers, youth minsters, and children's ministers.
The link to the contact form is below. Please updated it with the most current information available. Also note that this information is held within the diocesan office and not distributed to those outside the office.
If you have any questions about the form, contact Communications Manager Liz Williams at lwilliams@gaepiscopal.org.
Fill out the 2024 contact form here
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Cursillo #127 Toil & Sweat | |
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During Cursillo #127, team and participants decided on ways to continue their fellowship by holding a work weekend at Honey Creek. The tasks for the weekend is to paint the exteriors of Lodge 1 & 2. Other needs will be to assist with providing meals as well as raise donations for supplies. The group will also make a list of repair needs, repairs supply needs, and volunteer skills needed going forward.
To find out more information, click here or email Rose Wilson at rosewilson50@gmail.com.
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St. Peter's Savannah to screen
'The Philadelphia Eleven'
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St. Peter's in Savannah is hosting a screening of the documentary 'The Philadelphia Eleven.' The event is open and free to the public, with the opportunity to give a donation. Seating will be first come, first serve, and snacks will be provided.
The diocese had a screening of the documentary at convention in November 2023, and it was a moving and emotional experience for many in attendance.
When: Thursday, February 29, 5:45pm
Where: 3 West Ridge Road, Savannah, GA 31411
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1Book1Diocese Discussion Guide Available | |
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This Lent, the Diocese of Georgia offers a study using a book written by the directors of a more than eight-decade-long study of what makes for a fulfilling life. The Harvard Study of Human Development offers a window into lives of meaning and purpose through the data they have collected. The book also looks at what is gleaned from similar studies around the world. While the book itself does not make connections to our faith in Jesus, the discussion guide does.
As the authors write, "The good life is joyful ... and challenging. Full of love, but also pain." And for those of us who follow Jesus, the good life is one in which loving God and loving your neighbor as yourself is central. We will see how these two greatest commandments connect to the key insights of the study that is the heart of this book. Join Episcopalians around Central and South Georgia for this 1Book1Diocese read this Lent.
The discussion guide is designed for a five-week study beginning in the week after the First Sunday in Lent and ending the week following the Fifth Sunday in Lent.
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1Book1Diocese for Advent 2024 | |
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This Advent, we will explore what it means to say "God is love" through a book meant to be both the starting point of one's spiritual journey or a means of drawing one deeper into relationship with God. The Love that is God: An Invitation to Christian Faith is the work of Frederick Christian Bauerchmidt, a Roman Catholic Deacon who is a Professor of Theology at Loyola University.
The Archbishop of Canterbury honored The Love that is God the 2023 Ramsey Prize for Theological Writing. Archbishop Justin Welby said the book, "embodies the heart of Christian faith," and presents "a timeless message that drives us deeper in God's arms and outwards to love others." A discussion guide for groups will be offered in From the Field closer to Advent.
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Updated expense reimbursement form | |
There is an updated expense reimbursement form for 2024 now available. This includes the updated mileage rate set by the IRS. To download the form, click here. It will also be linked in the 'Resource Library' page on the diocesan website in the 'Various Other Documents' section. | |
Members of St. Paul's in Albany enjoy Wednesday night dinner. | |
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King of Peace in Kingsland's monthly Women’s Luncheon had their rector, the Rev. Aaron Brewer as the guest for a session of “Stump the Priest.” He was asked a plethora of questions by the ladies.
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The Rev. Glenn Palmer from Holy Comforter in Martinez is joined by Cameron Nixon, Tab Carter, and Fred Hoogland as they sign a mortgage refinance. Their capital campaign was able to reduce their balance and have Holy Comforter on track for being mortgage and debt free by January of 2027. | |
The vestry of St. Anne's in Tifton held their retreat at Honey Creek. | |
Project Smile has a team from Christ Church in Savannah in their dental clinic in Belize City this week. They have been returning to what was the Diocese of Georgia's companion diocese each year since the project began in 1992. | |
It was a packed house at St. George's in Savannah for monthly bingo night! | |
The Very Rev. Al Crumpton presents six parishioners for confirmation, reception, and reaffirmation of faith during Bishop Logue's visit. | |
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New Beginnings #61
Who: 7th-9th Graders
When: February 9-11, 2024
Participant Registration
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Clergy Conflict Transformation Workshop
Who: All clergy
Where: Honey Creek
When: March 4-8, 2024
Contact the Rev. Becky Rowell (browell221@gmail.com) and the Rev. Melanie Lemburg (revmelanie@stthomasioh.org) to RSVP.
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Happening #109
Who: 9th - 12th Graders
Where: Honey Creek
When: April 5-7, 2024
Staff Application
Participant Registration
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Cursillo #128
Where: Honey Creek
When: April 25-28, 2024
Team Application
Participant Registration
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Spring Clergy Conference
Who: All clergy
Where: Honey Creek
When: April 29 - May 1, 2024
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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
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Fall Clergy Conference
Who: All clergy
Where: Honey Creek
When: September 30 - October 2, 2024
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Diocesan Convention
Where: UGA Tifton Conference Center
When: November 8-9, 2024
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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. | |
Prayer for Weekly Liturgies | |
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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.
February 4 - 10
In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregations in Augusta, especially, St. Augustine’s, St. Mary’s, and Saint Paul’s. We also pray for our ecumenical partners St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Adel, and St. Ann Catholic Church in Alapaha. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for the congregations in Boca Chica —Grace (De la Gracia), Mount Zion (Monte de Sión), and St. Joseph (San José).
February 11 - 17
In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregation in Bainbridge, St. John’s. We also pray for our ecumenical partners in Bainbridge, especially St. Joseph Catholic Church. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for the congregations in Bonao, especially Pentecost (Pentecostes) and St. Joseph of Arimathea (San José de Arimatea).
31-Day Prayer Cycles - Revised January 1, 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 | |
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Bishop Logue is making his visitation to St. Margaret of Scotland in Moultrie this evening. He will make his visitation to St. Peter's in Savannah on Sunday.
To view Bishop Logue's full visitation calendar, click here. Updated 1/16/2024
Photo: Bishop Logue with the altar party at Our Savior in Martinez.
Executive Director of Honey Creek Dade Brantley is attending the Episcopal Camps and Conference Centers (ECCC) conference at Camp Beckwith in Alabama this week.
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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St. Barnabas in Valdosta celebrates after a successful Annual Meeting. | | | | |
