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Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast

November 9, 2022

Note: The Duvall Center (office of the bishop and staff) will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.

Advent Reflection Series

Join us this Advent as we explore what it’s like to wait! We will be offering a collection of daily questions and reflections inviting us to consider what we experience and learn in our waiting, and how we find God - and God finds us - in our waiting.

Each Sunday a brief video will be shared on Facebook and Instagram to introduce us to a focus and reflection for the week. Each day a question will be posted for us to ponder. You are invited to share your own reflections by replying to these posts or reposting on your personal social media. Please follow and use #diocgcwaits. Be sure to follow our diocesan social media accounts at: Facebook and Instagram.

You do not need a Facebook or Instagram account to follow along on those platforms but if you prefer to receive the reflections and questions via e-mail, please sign up using this link. E-mails containing the video and daily questions and reflections will be sent out on the Sundays of Advent. 

We can’t WAIT to have you join us this Advent! 

Murray House Open House on December 4

All are invited to the Murray House Open House on December 4, from 2pm to 4pm CT. Come meet the residents, volunteers, staff and their new executive director, Angela Powell!

Camp Beckwith 2023 Summer Dates Now Available

Give the gift of a fun summer at camp to your young person this holiday season! Summer session dates run from June through July and have a tiered pricing system.

Camp Beckwith will be an experience never to be forgotten!

Registration opens on December 1.

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In Case You Missed It

• October 26 edition of Coastline READ
• New clergy announcement READ

Bishop Russell blesses the burial garden and consecrates St. Clare’s altar at St. Francis, Gulf Breeze. 

The Commission on Affirmative Aging hosted a well-attended day of presentations on how to stay young at heart. Attendees heard from experts in the areas of aging well, cardiovascular and orthopedic health, and pain management.

Speaker Series - The Church & Indigenous Peoples

Thursday, November 10, 7pm CT

Zoom

Guest speaker: The Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton, vice-president of the House of Deputues of The Episcopal Church

Presented by the Commission on Racial Justice & Reconciliation

LINK TO JOIN

Ordination to the Priesthood

Sunday, November 13, at 4pm CT

St. John's, Monroeville, 200 Whetstone St, Monroeville, AL

By the grace of God and with the affirmation of the people, the Rt. Rev. J. Russell Kendrick will ordain Kenneth Paul White-Spunner, III, to the Sacred Order of Priests in Christ's one holy catholic and apostolic Church. 

All are welcome to attend. 

Becoming Beloved Community - Sacred Conversations

Saturday, December 3, 7:30am to 4:30pm CT

Church of the Redeemer, 7125 Hitt Rd, Mobile

Presented by the Commission on Racial Justice & Reconciliation. 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. Because many people will be in the same room for an extended period, COVID vaccinations are required, and pre-admittance temp check and short questionnaire will be taken at check-in.

Please refer questions, by November 26, to:

Joe McDaniel, Jr. 415-225-9066 or mcdanieljoe43@yahoo.com

REGISTER HERE

Winter Woods 

January 13-16, 2023

Beckwith, 10400 Beckwith Ln, Fairhope, AL

We don't think you should have to wait until summer to come back to camp, so Winter Woods is back and better than ever! Open to campers of all grades (current 3rd-12th graders), this weekend will be filled with camp favorites, bonfires, high ropes course, and much more! 

Cost is $150/camper for the whole weekend.

Please note: since this will be an all-ages camp, campers will be housed in cabins by grade--younger campers will not be bunking with older campers.

Please call 251-928-7844 or email rachel@beckwithal.com with any questions. 

MORE INFO: BECKWITHAL.COM/WINTERWOODS

Evangelism Brainstorm Sessions

First Wednesday of each month on Zoom

Two session times are available: Noon and 6pm

Join the Rev. Lydia Knizley Johnson, Missioner for Development and Evangelism, on Zoom for an hour of ideas for engaging and serving our neighbors during the season of Thanksgiving through Christmas, then on to Epiphany, Lent and Easter. If you have evangelism ideas you would like to share, please join the session or contact Lydia at lydia@diocgc.org. 

Register in advance for these gatherings by using the links below.

For lunchtime gatherings (12pm CT), register here: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsf-6pqz0tGNJdo91XisMEEwQJbQBMNnbh 

For evening gatherings (6pm CT), register here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcOiorDgtHNT8-8S0SN6M4-c-_h3i4T5d 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

November 12: Bazaar; St. Francis, Dauphin Island

November 12: The Market on Blue Angel Parkway; Holy Trinity, Pensacola

December 3: Pray the Way: An Advent Event for Women; Holy Cross, Pensacola

December 4: A Celebration of St. Matthew's 65th Anniversary, Chipley

December 10: The Market on Blue Angel Parkway; Holy Trinity, Pensacola

December 11: Advent Lessons and Carols; Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile

December 16: Amahl and the Night Visitors; Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile

December 18: Amahl and the Night Visitors; Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile

Events beyond six weeks out can be found at www.diocgc.org/church-and-community-events

Part-time Office Manager

The Episcopal Churches of Panama City Beach (St. Thomas by the Sea and Grace) are seeking a part-time office manager to serve each church (12 and 16 hours/wk, respectively). Duties include preparation of service bulletins and newsletters, accounts payable and bookkeeping and other tasks as needed. Computer literacy with Microsoft and Google. Up to $16/hour depending on qualifications. Contact Marna Zok at marna.zok@gmail.com. 

Advent and Christmas resources from The Episcopal Church

Click this link for new and updated downloadable resources for congregations, dioceses, and communities of faith, including the following: 

• “Journeying the Way of Love” – Advent curriculum, calendar, bulletin inserts (also in Spanish and French)
• “Sermons That Work” for Advent and Christmas (coming Nov. 5; also in Spanish)
• “Preparing to Become Beloved Community” – Advent curriculum (also in Spanish and French)
• “Prophetic Voices” podcast (coming Oct. 16)
• Resources from Episcopal Migration Ministries, Episcopal Relief & Development, AdventWord, and more.

November 13

St. Stephen's, Brewton

November 13

Ordination to the Priesthood, St. John's Monroeville (White-Spunner)

November 20

St. Paul's, Mobile

Printable versions of the prayer cycles are available at www.diocgc.org/cycle-of-prayer.

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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