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June 2, 2021
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Volume 11, No. 39
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Hurricane Season Preparedness
In the case of an incoming hurricane, there are steps you can take to prepare your congregation, both the members and your physical space. These suggestions are not an exhaustive list, but a good start.
Make an Inventory List Forms like this set of Church Inventory Forms offer a way to get down serial numbers for your more expensive office equipment and other key data that will assist if the church suffers damage. Once forms are completed, make a few hard copies to share among leaders. The best practice is also to scan the forms and place as a Google Doc, in DropBox, or another online storage site so they can be accessible from any computer once the storm has passed. In addition to these paper forms, record a smart phone video of church offices, narrating the equipment, and get photos of the church organ or other high cost items and place these at an online storage site. These will be of invaluable assistance in making an insurance claim.
Identify Potentially Vulnerable Parishioners
Identify senior citizens, disabled persons, single parents, and those living alone. Add any families living in trailers, or in low lying areas prone to flooding. Have a plan for who will contact these persons in order to ensure that they are in safe areas. To the degree we can, the Diocese will assist in identifying locations in safe areas with churches and homes open to those who need assistance. Make sure everyone you assist in leaving their homes has needed medicines.
Update AlertMedia Contacts
 The Diocese will once again use the AlertMedia system to remain in touch with parish leaders. Clergy, Senior Wardens, and Junior Wardens should always keep the Diocese up to date on email and phone numbers, sending them to Canon Loren Lasch ( [email protected]) and copying Ms. Maggie Lyons ( [email protected]). The above are a few minimal steps you can take now. If a storm path looks like it could impact your congregation and you don't have a plan, we have an 11th Hour Checklist. Creating a Better Plan
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The Rev. Ted Atwood (1936-2021)
 Theodore Oertel Atwood, Jr. was born August 3, 1936, in Augusta, Georgia to Theodore and Francis Atwood. He was ordained to the priesthood on April 25, 1964, at Christ Church in Savannah, by The Right Reverend Albert R. Stuart, the sixth Bishop of Georgia.
Atwood served multiple congregations in the Diocese of Georgia, including as Curate at Christ Church Frederica on St. Simons Island, Rector at St. John's in Bainbridge, Rector at Christ Church in Augusta, and Interim Rector at St. Michael's in Waynesboro before returning to active military duty to serve with the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam.
His post-Navy assignments were in the Dioceses of San Diego and Georgia. His most recent service was as Vicar of Holy Cross, Carlsbad, from November 2006 - July 2010. Until a time of declining health in 2019, Fr. Atwood was a great supporter of military men and women at Camp Pendleton and throughout San Diego.
Atwood continued to serve as a dedicated priest in retirement in the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, regularly attending clergy conferences, diocesan functions, and supporting numerous diocesan organizations. He had a special relationship with Holy Cross in Carlsbad, St. Dunstan's in San Diego, Christ Church in Coronado, and was a friend to many throughout the diocese. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He so enjoyed traveling to visit his daughters and their families. He took joy in encouraging his grandchildren in their many endeavors.
As a devoted Episcopal priest, who did much to build up the Church and encourage God's people, we wish him "fair winds and following seas." May he hear the voice of His Lord and Savior, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of Thy Lord" (Matthew 25:23). Atwood is survived by his sister Anne Petrey, daughters Catherin Atwood Voels, Margaret Atwood Gerard, and grandchildren.
You may reach out to his family with condolences at: Family of the Rev. Theodore Atwood, 6785 El Banquero Place, San Diego, Ca. 92119
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 The Diocese mourns the death of Evelyn Hunt, who along with her late husband Robert, managed Honey Creek from 1980-87. Evelyn was born in Savannah April 8, 1928 on Easter Sunday and resided in Thunderbolt. She was the only child of John Charles Rotureau and Ella McCallar Rotureau. She was educated in Chatham County and graduated from Savannah High School. She attended business college and was an accomplished secretary. She was employed by the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia and later the Chatham County Board of Elections. She enjoyed Big Band music, dancing, oil painting, crossword puzzles and crafting. Evelyn was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Henry Hunt, Sr., and two daughters, Nancy Susan Hunt and Sally Louise Leonard. Her survivors include Linda Butt (George) of Waverly, Ga., Joan Miller of Savannah, Mary Prescott of Brunswick, Ga., and Robert Hunt, Jr. of Brunswick, Ga. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren, Adam, Sean, Joshua, Zachary, Seth, Jordan, Bobby, Alexis and 4 great grandchildren. Nathan, Chase, Gabriel, and Gracie. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in her memory be made to Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. Savannah, Ga. 31406.
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Convention 2021 hotel information coming next week
In next week's From the Field, the Diocese will release hotel information for the 200th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. Convention will be held November 4-6, 2021 at the Jekyll Island Conference Center.
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Save the date for National Grand Ultreya
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The first United States Episcopal National Grand Ultreya will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11 AM eastern time.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will be presenting, as will our own Bishop Frank! Savannah's Beer and Hymns will be providing music for the event.
This will be via Zoom and only 1,000 people will be able to access so you will need to reserve in advance and sign up early. Internet site for sign up to be provided in later updates.
Don't miss out on what promises to be a very special event.
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Retreat for Deacons This Weekend
 Deacon's Retreat in June
"Being Changed by the Face of Christ"
The 2021 Deacon's Retreat, scheduled June 4-6 at Honey Creek, welcomes the Rev. Becky Rowell and the Rev. Terri Degenhardt to lead us through a weekend of Icon Writing, Meditations and Music.
Bishop Frank Logue will be spending some time with us during the weekend to answer any questions, concerns, or thanksgivings we may wish to offer. Reservations must be made by contacting our Retreat Coordinator, Deacon Geri Nelson at [email protected] Please RSVP as soon as possible so that we may arrange all the details for your visit. If financial assistance is needed please contact Archdeacon Yvette Owens: [email protected].
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Open Positions Around the Diocese
Pianist/Music Director at St. Patrick's
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Pooler, GA seeks a permanent pianist/music director to support and enhance the worship of the congregation. The pianist will need to provide accurate and supportive accompaniment as we sing praise to God, observing the liturgical year. Someone with experience in a liturgical church is helpful, as well as someone who has experience playing service music. Without such experience, those with the desire and ability to learn are also welcome. Extra services include: Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. Please send resumé to the Rev. Karen C. Barfield at [email protected]. For the full description, click here.
Part-Time Youth Minister at Church of the Holy Comforter
Church of the Holy Comforter is looking for our next great youth minister. This is a part-time position, mentoring our youth in grades 6 - 12. Previous experience in working with youth or Christian Education or a background in teaching is a plus. Holy Comforter is an inclusive church located in Martinez, GA. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter but can also work collaboratively with others. And a sense of humor is always a blessing! Please send your resume to the rector, The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor at [email protected].
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Livestream Calendar Update
 We are collecting updates for our newly organized Live Stream calendar. Please list your updated live stream services including any services throughout Lent and Holy Week. For any future updates to the Live Stream calendar, you can send them to [email protected].
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Across the Diocese
Senior Warden of Grace Church in Waycross, Rick Charlett, presents the Rev. Kit Brinson with a photo of the stole gifted to her by the congregation for Brinson's 10th anniversary serving at Grace Church (left), and Brinson took the tongues of flame to new heights with that fire themed hat (right)!
A group of EfM graduates at St. Augustine of Canterbury in Augusta: Ruth Janine Bangs, Jacquelyn Cloud, Nanette Hayes, Linda Sigg, Jane Taylor, and Adelaide Vaughn. Both Deacon John Warner and Michael Gaynor are EfM Mentors.
Sean Finnegan with St. John's Church in Savannah delivered sheets, towels, and handmade pillowcases from their recent collection for The Fresh Air Home. These items will be used by summer campers on Tybee Island. This is one of St. John's parish-wide hands-on missions which began with The Fresh Air Home five years ago.
The Rev. Dwayne Varas at St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Richmond Hill presents Bibles to recent high school graduates Nicholas Bradley and Ell Flaherty (left) as well as recent kindergarten graduate James Gillenwater (right).
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Prayers for Weekly Liturgies
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.
June 6 - 12
In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregations in Martinez, Holy Comforter and Our Savior. We also pray for our ecumenical partners, especially St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Grovetown. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for Christ Resurrected (Cristo Resucitado) in La Vega.
June 13 - 19
In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregation in Moultrie, St. Margaret of Scotland. 5 We also pray for our ecumenical partners in Moultrie, especially Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for Holy Spirit (Espíritu Santo) in Las Carreras.
Additional Prayer Cycles
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Diocesan Office Update and News
Canon Easterlin and Daniel Garrick are preparing for the annual audit that will take place later this month.
Bishop Logue, Canon Varner, Canon Lasch, and Liz Williams will be at Family Camp Session One this weekend.
You may reach diocesan staff by phone at (912) 236-4279.
Staff e-mails can be found here.
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Let Us Know!
What are you doing to keep community right now? Are you gathering for virtual coffee hours, delivering groceries to your neighbors - let us know! Send any updates or photos to our Communications Manager Liz Williams at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!
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One Year Later  Happy one year anniversary as bishop to Bishop Frank!
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