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Stories in the Diocese

Tryon Celebrates Juneteenth


Nearly 300 people attended the Juneteenth celebration hosted in part by Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Tryon. The program, "A Spiritual Journey," included singing, fellowship, and shared stories.


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Volunteer at Cold Mountain Music Festival


Support Lake Logan's biggest event of the year by signing up to help with the festivities at the Cold Mountain Music Festival. Volunteers get a camping spot, access to the event, and an inside take on the fun, plus the opportunity to attend the Friday night VIP-only event. Further details will be send in an email soon.

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ECW Taskforce Seeks Input


How can the women of the Episcopal Church better serve in our modern world? The new Leadership Task Force for the Episcopal Church Women of WNC needs input to help in examining the group's vision of today and re-visioning the future. A short survey is available to collect feedback from around the diocese.

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Being Present: Websites and the Episcopal Asset Map


Join us for the second Communications as Evangelism Zoom Workshop. We'll gather on Zoom at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13. This workshop covers tips for building a great website and presents a demonstration of how to make the most of the Episcopal Asset Map.

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View the weekly checklist of important upcoming dates and deadlines for clergy, wardens, and staff.

Leadership Checklist

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

Events around the Diocese

Caminamos

con Dios

We Walk with God Eucharist Hike


Saturday, June 24 |

8:45 a.m. |

St. Francis chapel, Kanuga

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Sacred Music in the Mountains

Benefits four

local charities


Saturday, June 24 |

7 p.m. |

St. James, Black Mountain

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Choral Evensong

with organist

Joe Causby


Sunday, June 25 |

2:45 p.m. |

St. Mary of the Hills, Blowing Rock

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Feast of St. John

Featuring music from Chatham Rabbits


Sunday, June 25 |

5–8 p.m. | Hubba Hubba Smokehouse, Flat Rock

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Diocesan

Family Night

Horse show and activities with meal included


Saturday, July 15 |

6–10 p.m. | Tryon Equestrian Center

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Pembrokeshire Path Pilgrimage

Soul sauntering with the Rev. Karla Woggon

September 15–23 |

Wales

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Correction: The Diocesan Family Night event incorrectly showed a date of June 15 in last week's newsletter. The correct date is July 15. We apologize for any confusion.

Job Openings

FINANCE MANAGER

Part-time

Good Shepherd, Cashiers

RECTOR/PRIEST-IN-CHARGE

Part-time

Christ Church, Sparta

RECTOR

Full-time

Church of the Transfiguration, Bat Cave

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Weekly Spotlight

An Update from the Committee on Constitution and Canons


All in the diocese are invited to give feedback on the newly proposed Constitution and Canons. Both now incorporate further changes as a result of the feedback received during and following the 2021 Convention.


Please prayerfully consider the items linked below and consider joining feedback sessions coming up in July and August.


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Around the Episcopal Church

Episcopal Migration Ministries Helps LGTBQ+ with New Initiative

The Rainbow Initiative was created in response to a Churchwide intention to focus attention on people who have been displaced from their countries because of discrimination around sexual orientation and gender identity.

Indigenous Ministries Releases Resource for Land Acknowledgement

In response to two recent General Convention resolutions, The Episcopal Church Office of Indigenous Ministries is offering a new resource for those wishing to design and implement Indigenous land acknowledgements at church-related gatherings.

Episcopal Resources

The Episcopal Church

Center for Racial Healing

Episcopal Migration Ministries

Episcopal

Relief and Development

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