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Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast

January 11, 2023

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 Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Announcements

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.


Becca Stevens, founder and president of Thistle Farms, will be our keynote speaker. All are welcome to attend, registration is needed. Churches may register their clergy and lay delegates through January 31. All other attendees (non-delegate clergy and all other lay attendees) may register through February 15. Fees vary.

REGISTRATION PAGE
CONVENTION WEBPAGE


Clergy and lay delegates may make nominations for Standing Committee members (3yr term) and General Convention deputies (for GC81 in 2024) by January 31, by using the appropriate forms below.

STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBER NOMINATION FORM
GENERAL CONVENTION DEPUTY NOMINATION FORM

Attention clergy and lay delegates: the Pre-Convention Meeting will be held on Zoom on February 5, at 4 pm CT. A link to join will be emailed to all delegates prior to the meeting.

Happening #60 Registration Open

March 17-19 at Beckwith


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

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

In Case You Missed It

  • December 28 edition of Coastline READ
  • Waiting: An Advent Reflection Series READ
  • Bishop Russell's message for Christmas Day WATCH

Around the Diocese

Share your photo, good news or ministry with the rest of the diocese. Send your story to us here.

Members of St. Cyprian’s, Pensacola, came together on December 18, 2022, to celebrate with the Rev. Deacon Tricia Spencer (pictured in red hat) in great thanksgiving for her 20 years of ordained ministry. Deacon Tricia was joined by her son Michael and many friends. Pictured with her are vestry member Nettie Eaton and senior warden, Cris Turnage; plus Halle and Isaiah. 

Diocesan Events

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

Priesthood Ordination - Amanda Dosher

Sunday, January 29, at 4:30pm CT

St. James Episcopal Church - 860 N Section St, Fairhope AL


All are welcome to attend as Bishop Russell ordains Amanda Dosher into the Sacred Order of Priests.

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.

Church & Community Events

Share your church event with the rest of the diocese. Send us details here.

January 14: The Market on Blue Angel Parkway; Holy Trinity, Pensacola


January 18: Dinner and Guest Speaker; St. Francis, Gulf Breeze


January 21: Ultreya; Nativity, Dothan


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

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Creation Care
Evangelism
Racial Reconciliation

Bishop Russell's Upcoming Visitations

January 15

St. Paul's, Magnolia Springs


January 22

Nativity, Dothan

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Cycle of Prayer

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January 15

St. Peter's, Bon Secour

St. Peters', Jackson


January 22

Commission on Global Mission Engagement

St. Paul's, Mobile

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January 15

Okaloosa County Jail, Crestview


January 22

Santa Rosa County Jail, Milton

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

Beckwith
Murray House
Wilmer Hall

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