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Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
December 14, 2022
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Together, we are the body of Christ ~ transforming people from members into disciples, moving more deeply into God's call to life and ministry, and extending our mission beyond the status quo. | | |
Note: The Duvall Center (office of the bishop and staff) will be closed on Friday, December 23 - Tuesday, December 27 and also Monday, January 2. | |
52nd Annual Diocesan Convention - Registration Now Open
"This is My Story, This is My Song"
Join us for the 52nd Annual Diocesan Convention to be held March 3 and 4, at the University of West Florida Conference Center, hosted by Holy Trinity Pensacola, St. Cyprian's Pensacola, and St. Monica's Cantonment. All are welcome to attend. Churches may register their clergy and lay delegates through January 31. All other attendees (non-delegate clergy and all other visitors) may register through February 15.
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Happening #60 Registration Open
Teenagers in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 are invited to a weekend Christian experience presented by their peers. It's a weekend filled with so much love and laughter and sometimes tears and healing. Happening is a safe space to nurture and grow in relationship with Christ. Come be transformed!
Youth who have already attended a previous Happening are encouraged to serve on the youth staff.
DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
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Clothesline Ministry serving Mobile area
The Clothesline Ministry is organized and serving guests! This ministry provides clean, previously worn clothing and shoes, new socks, underwear, hats and scarves to those experiencing homelessness or who are in need. All items are donated by local Episcopal Churches, civic clubs in area schools and friends who share the same passion for loving their neighbor. If you ever considered donating the clothes and/or coats in the back of your closet but did not, read the excerpt below:
“A man and his little boy (about five years old) were on the sidewalk walking by, and we waved. I asked if they’d like to have some thanksgiving food. They spoke Spanish, and I only speak English. The dad pulled out his phone with Google translate. I spoke into it, “food. Thanksgiving”, The dad smiled and nodded, and they came into the church with me. We set them up with two meals and used Google talk to speak with each other. We went upstairs to the Clothesline Ministry. I helped the little one get a sweater, a jacket, jeans, playdough, a David and Goliath book, underwear and a bag. By the end, I’d taught him two thumbs up with a big smile and two thumbs down making a noise and shaking my head. We were laughing, and he was so proud of his bag full of things from the ministry. The dad also got some clothes. It made my day to connect with that little boy and see him and his dad come in and leave smiling. We connected without many words." - Adriene, All Saints Mobile
The language of love needs no words, only compassion, dignity and respect. This is the purpose of the Clothesline Ministry; to care for our neighbors, share kindness and reflect the love of Christ out into the world.
Donations of men’s coats, men’s, women’s and children’s new underwear and socks are lacking at the ministry at this time.
Donations to the Clothesline Ministry may be taken to St. John’s Episcopal Church on Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm or Episcopal Church of the Redeemer on Wednesdays from 1:00-6:00 pm.
You may serve at the ministry on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month any time from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Blessings to you all,
Deacon Terry
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Good Book Club: Ruth & Esther
During the season of Epiphany, the people who have published the Good Book Club are once again offering a seasonal study of books from the Bible. The next one is a six-week study of the books of Ruth and Esther. In the past, our diocese has drawn alongside the series by offering weekly videos that introduce themes and raise questions for use in homes and small groups.
This year, the publishers of the Good Book Club have created a detailed study guide and commentary to the reading outline that we have found to be comprehensive and enlightening. In lieu of our normal video series for the Good Book Club, we are strongly encouraging and supporting their offering as one that would be fruitful in your congregation.
All the resources you will need to participate are available at www.goodbookclub.org.
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In Case You Missed It
- November 23 edition of Coastline READ
- Waiting: An Advent Reflection Series READ
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Share your photo, good news or ministry with the rest of the diocese. Send your story to us here. | | |
From all of us here at Wilmer Hall, we wish you a peaceful Advent, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! | |
Bishop Russell's visitation at St. Mary's by the Sea, Coden on November 1. | |
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On December 4, the Nativity Dothan Choir & Orchestra performed Handel’s Messiah. The Nativity Choir & Orchestra is under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Debbie Deas. (Photo credit, Josh Hicks)
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Pray the Way, An Advent Event for Women | On Saturday, December 3, at Holy Cross, Pensacola, women from Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, and Episcopal churches gathered together for Pray the Way, An Advent Event for Women! A Eucharist Worship Service was led by the Rev. Katie Gillett, associate rector of Christ Church Parish; the Rev. Rachel Iversen, deacon for St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church; Leanne Beaumont, priest postulant; and Isabelle Peterson, choir director of Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Then our guest speaker, the Rev. Beth Demme of Gray Memorial United Methodist Church in Tallahassee, taught us how to pray, what to pray, when to pray, ways to pray, and to whom we should pray. Various workshops were offered – Contemplative Prayer, Pray in Song, Pray with the BCP, and Crafting Prayer Beads – followed by a delicious lunch. What a fabulous day we had together!!
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Winter Woods
January 13-16, 2023
Beckwith, 10400 Beckwith Ln, Fairhope
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
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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.
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No job posts at this time. | |
From The Episcopal Church | |
New Spanish, French prayer book translations now available
New, certified Spanish and French translations of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer are available online. Printed copies will be available Jan. 20.
The translations were prepared under the supervision of the Task Force for Liturgical Translations, a subcommittee of the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music. The new translations were called for by the 2018 General Convention through resolution A070 and included an opportunity for churchwide feedback last fall.
The Rev. Juan Oliver, who was the custodian of the prayer book when the new translations were being prepared, noted that the new translations were prepared by a team of professional translators with expertise in both literary translation as well as cultural sensitivity.
An additional translation into Haitian Creole is forthcoming.
“It has been clear for some years that new translations of the prayer book have been sorely needed,” said the Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander, who succeeded Oliver as prayer book custodian. “The current editions in Spanish and French were literal in their orientation, but effective liturgical texts require a level of fluidity, literary depth, and aural clarity. While no translation is ever perfect, these new texts provide a new level of richness to those in our church who pray common prayer in Spanish and French. I welcome their appearance and encourage their use as widely as possible.”
The translations were developed by professional literary translators and edited by teams of three editors, all native speakers. Team members were as follows:
- French: Florence LeSur, translator; Bishop Pierre Whalon, Helene Whalon, and the Rev. Luke DeVolder, editors.
- Spanish: Hugo Olaiz, translator; the Revs. Frederick Clarkson, Juan M.C. Oliver, and Susan Saucedo Sica, editors.
- Link to El Libro de Oración Común (Spanish translation)
- Link to Le Livre de la Prière Commune (French translation)
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Bishop Russell's Upcoming Visitations | | |
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December 18
Advent, Lillian
December 24
St. Thomas, Laguna Beach
December 25
St. Simon's Fort Walton Beach
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December 18
Advent, Lillian
December 25
Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
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December 18
Gulf County Jail, Port St. Joe
December 25
Escambia County Jail, Brewton
Escambia County Jail, Pensacola
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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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