February 7, 2024 | Volume 14, No. 6 | |
Two Savannah Churches to host Important Storytelling Events | |
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Play at St. Matthew's
Anne and Emmett, a play by Janet Langhart Cohen, will be performed at the Jewish Educational Alliance, Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2nd at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 3rd at 3:00 p.m. before going "on the road" to area locations.
The play is about an imagined conversation between two figures from history – teenagers, who were the victims of institutional terrorism. The discussion takes place between Anne Frank, a Jewish girl killed in 1945 during the Holocaust, and Emmett Till, a young black man, from Chicago, murdered while visiting family in Mississippi in 1955. They meet in a place called Memory, where they share their experiences with bigotry and injustice, highlighting the striking similarities between their horrific deaths.
The play is produced by the Jewish Community Foundation of Savannah. This is open and free to the public, but attendees are asked to register here.
When: Wednesday, February 28, 7:00pm
Where: 1401 Martin Luther King Blvd., Savannah, GA
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Documentary Screening at St. Peter's
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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Bishop Logue speaks on the future of the diocese | |
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Our Savior in Martinez has created a podcast, Our Savior Speaks, with a new segment they are calling Faith Enigmas. This series of interviews is designed to bring conversations to listeners on challenging topics pertaining to faith traditions, spiritual life, community, and practices of religious institutions, to name a few.
In connection with his recent visitation, Bishop Logue was a guest on the program for the first of this new series. In the episode, he sits down with Kiara Bouyea from Our Savior to discuss questions the congregation has about the future of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Georgia. Parishioners submitted the questions, which get at the heart of where we are now and where we are headed as the Episcopal Church in Central and South Georgia.
Click here to listen to the podcast
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Happening #109 Registration Open | |
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Registration for candidates (participants) for Happening #109 are now open! Candidates must currently be in 9th-12th grade to attend as a participant. The retreat weekend will be held at Honey Creek April 5-7, 2024. Happening is a weekend for teens, led by teens. The weekend will invite candidates into conversation and reflection about their life in faith and community.
The rector (lead teen) of Happening #109 is Maddie Yarbrough of Christ Church, Valdosta. For any questions, contact Canon Varner at jvarner@gaepiscopal.org or Liz Williams at lwilliams@gaepiscopal.org.
To register at a candidate, click here.
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Augusta Convocation to honor Absalom Jones | |
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The Augusta Convocation of Episcopal Churches invites all to a special service celebrating the life and ministry of Absalom Jones. He was the first African American ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church of the United States and founded the first Black Episcopal congregation in 1794. The service is open to the public.
Where: Saint Paul's, 605 Reynolds Street, Augusta
When: Monday, February 12, 2024, 7:00pm.
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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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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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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. | |
Christ Church in Valdosta is seeking an Administrative Assistant. Those interested in applying can send their resume and three references to the Rev. Hal Weidman at rector@christchurchvaldosta.org. | |
St. Thomas in Thomasville held a Manna Drop at the Parish Hall. | |
The Rev. Jim Bullion at St. Patrick's in Albany (left) holds the Golden Ladle as the winner of the chili cook off for their Souper Bowl of Caring. | |
Executive Director of Honey Creek Dade Brantley with his colleagues at the Episcopal Camps & Conference Centers annual conference at Camp Beckwith last week. | |
Multiple chapters of Daughters of the King held events last week. Holy Comforter in Martinez (left) held a day of study about Mary, and DOK members from St. Patrick's in Pooler, St. Francis and St. Paul's in Savannah, and All Saints' on Tybee met at All Saints', led by Karla Davis from St. Patrick's (right). | |
The Rev. Galen Mirate at St. Paul's in Albany with newly baptized Baby Whitney and her parents. | |
St. Anne's in Tifton held their annual St. Anne's Got Talent show and fundraiser. Money raised will go towards the youth mission trip to be held this summer. | |
Bishop Logue with parishioners at St. Peter's in Savananh with those who were presented for confirmation, reception, and reaffirmation of faith during his visit. | |
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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
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 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).
February 18 - 24
In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregation in Baxley, St. Thomas Aquinas and for our ecumenical partners in Baxley at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for the congregations in Bonao, especially St. John the Baptist (San Juan Bautista), and St. Nicodemus (San Nicodemo).
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 on vacation through Friday. If you are in need of assistance in scheduling, contact Executive Assistant to the Bishop Maggie Lyons at mlyons@gaepiscopal.org. For all other matters, contact Canon Lasch at llasch@gaepiscopal.org.
On Sunday, Bishop Logue makes his visitation to Christ Church in Savannah.
To view Bishop Logue's full visitation calendar, click here. Updated 1/16/2024
Photo: Canon Lasch preaches at the Daughters of the King Quiet Day Eucharist at All Saints' on Tybee Island.
Canon Varner will at be at Honey Creek this weekend to serve on staff for New Beginnings.
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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The Storybook Garden at King of Peace in Kingland got a themed makeover in honor of Peter Rabbit. | | | | |
