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Amber Guzy of Trinity, Asheville, traveled to NYC this year to be part of The Spirit of America Dance Team in the Nov. 23 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Amber won the Golden Ticket Award to NYC by earning first place at the Showstopper Dance Competition in April. Congratulations, Amber!
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The Rev. Tara Bartal will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Please join us and the Rt. Rev. Robert Stuart Skirving, bishop of the Diocese of East Carolina, for the service at St. Peter by-the-lake in Denver, NC. A reception will follow. Clergy are asked to vest in cassock, surplice, and red stole.
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It is time for UTO Fall Ingathering in our diocese. Many churches have already sent their checks for this ministry.
UTO is a ministry of the Episcopal Church. Each year, the Episcopal Church Women in our diocese collect these funds to provide help in the world of today.
Please send your donations with checks payable to ECW-UTO/WNC, Diane Mance ECW Diocesan Treasurer, 105 Poppy Lane, Asheville, NC, 28803. Thank you for your support.
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Resources for the Conflict in the Holy Land
The Office of Government Relations in The Episcopal Church has released a webpage of resources to follow the conflict in Gaza, Palestine, and Israel. The page includes ways to take action to support the citizens affected by the conflict, statements from leaders, partner resources, prayers, social media, and a list of press releases. The page is being updated as the situation develops.
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View the weekly checklist of important upcoming dates and deadlines for clergy, wardens, and staff. | |
Events around the Diocese | |
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We love your submissions! To be placed in this section, you must email the details of your event and a photo to Rachel, rcarr@diocesewnc.org, for consideration. This space is reserved for diocesan, parish, and conference center events.
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Advent Fair
Crafts, treats, live music, and more
Dec 1–2 | All Souls, Asheville
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Blowout Holiday Rummage Sale
Crafts, home goods, baked goods, quilt raffle
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Saturday, Dec. 2 |
8 a.m.–1 p.m. | Redeemer, Asheville
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Advent
Quiet Morning
With readings from
All Creation Waits by Gayle Boss
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Saturday, Dec. 2 |
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | St. Luke's, Asheville
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Advent
Lessons & Carols
With the St. James Choir and Montreat Scottish Pipes & Drums
Saturday, Dec. 2 & Sunday, Dec. 3 | 5 p.m. | St. James, Hendersonville
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Advent
Lessons & Carols
A special event for the season of Advent
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Sunday, Dec. 3 | 3 p.m. St. Mary of the Hills, Blowing Rock
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Taizé Tuesdays
Weekly service with a focus on peace and respite for the season of Advent
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Tuesday, Dec. 5 |
6 p.m. | Grace, Asheville
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Advent Recital Series
With Polly Feitzinger, piano
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Wednesday, Dec. 6 |
Noon | Trinity, Asheville
More recitals upcoming Dec. 13 & 20
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Winterfest
A celebration of local arts and crafts
Saturday, Dec. 9 |
10 a.m.–3 p.m. | St. John's, Marion
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PubSing
Gospel Jam & Sing-Along
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Sunday, Dec. 10 |
3–5 p.m. | Cork & Keg Bar, 86 Patton Ave., Asheville
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College Conference Coming Up at Lake Logan
Calling all college-aged young adults in the diocese! Take some time to recharge and fill your spiritual cup during winter break.
College Conference will be Sunday, December 17th through Tuesday, December 19th at Lake Logan Conference Center. This conference is designed to enjoy fellowship with other college students, explore your faith, and recharge your mental battery in between semesters! The cost is $150.
REGISTER HERE
Churches, we all know this is a real need for college students in our diocese, we also know a lot of college students do not have a lot of money at their disposal. If you feel called to sponsor a college student (or two) please contact Charlotte Garcia at youth@diocesewnc.org.
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Dismantling Racism Training Workshop
This workshop for congregations and other diocesan organizations includes interactive exercises, videos, and small group discussions. Participants explore how institutional and systemic racism impede our ability to create an inclusive community. Through this workshop, facilitators from the Commission to Dismantle Racism hope to raise awareness that dismantling racism is a spiritual discipline grounded in our Baptismal Covenant. The Ven. Brenda Gilbert and the Revs. Toni Belhu and Logan Lovelace will lead the workshop.
Friday night session is on Zoom from 6:30-8 p.m. Registrants will be sent the link.
Saturday's session is on-site at Calvary, Fletcher, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Please RSVP by Thursday, Nov. 30, to receive the link for Friday's session.
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Find Resources for Advent and Christmas
The Episcopal Church wants to help you and your congregation share the Good News of Jesus Christ with each other and your neighborhoods, especially this Advent and Christmas. Find our free resources like videos, an advent calendar, curriculum, bulletin inserts, and lesson guides based on invitation, the Way of Love, racial reconciliation, faith formation, and more that aligns with our shared mission.
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Creation Care Alliance Symposium to Bring Eco-Conscious Together
Join the Creation Care Alliance and other regional environmental action groups for the 2024 winter symposium on Feb. 2–3 in Black Mountain. The theme this year is "Sacred Symbiosis: Relationships for Eco-Justice" and will explore what relationships can help to foster and nurture justice for all creation through workshops, presentations, and more. Early bird ticket sales will end Dec. 4. To see a description of all workshops that will be available, click here.
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