View as Webpage

Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast

December 29, 2021

Note: The Duvall Center will be closed on December 31 for New Year's Eve.

To Look Like Jesus: A Call to the Church and the Nation

Join Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Washington Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the Rev. Glenna Huber, and other local and national leaders for a livestreamed celebration of Epiphany, the season of light, from the Church of the Epiphany in Washington, D.C.

Thursday, January 6, at 11am CT

JOIN LIVESTREAM 

During a worship service featuring a diversity of voices from across the church, Bishop Curry will invite Episcopalians to commit afresh to looking, acting, and loving like Jesus—in our communities and in our nation. 

Bishop Curry also will offer an address to the nation later that day.

In Case You Missed It

• Bishop Russell's 2021 Christmas Message: WATCH IT
• Camp Beckwith 2022 dates announced: MORE INFO
• Commission on Racial Justice & Reconciliation 2022 Calendar: VIEW CALENDAR
• Good Book Club for Epiphany 2022: MORE INFO

Northwest Florida authors, Kempson2 – sisters the Rev. Deborah Kempson-Thompson (St. Matthews, Chipley) and Alexa Kempson, have published a Christmas novella entitled "The Bronze Angel" - A treasured heirloom launches an unexpected journey of God’s love that spans four generations and two continents, from England to California. "The Bronze Angel" tells the stories of four women as each finds her legacy illuminating a spiritual strength to overcome difficulties that only a heart open to God can conquer. The authors live in the historic district of DeFuniak Springs and have published previously - this is their first collaboration, which is available at Amazon.com. Contact the Rev. Deborah Kempson-Thompson for interviews, book signings, book club presentations, or writing workshops.

Walking the Mourner's Path Facilitators Training

The Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast is offering a Mourner’s Path facilitator’s training at Beckwith, March 17-19, 2022. Walking the Mourner’s Path is a grief program founded out of the need to answer the question, “Where is God in my pain?” The program partners with faith communities around the country to help them reach out and serve those who grieve in their church and their communities. To learn more about the program and training, visit www.mournerspath.com or contact the Rev. Dr. Joy Blaylock at joyblaylock@diocgc.org. 

REGISTRATION FORM

BECKWITH ACCOMMODATIONS FORM

2021

No remaining events for 2021 - see you in 2022!

Upcoming in 2022

May 20-28 - Pilgrimage to Israel with St. Paul's Chapel, Magnolia Springs

Vestry Resources

This is a typical time in the rhythm of the church when vestries welcome new members and bid thank you to those who have faithfully served. If you are looking for information on your new role or need a refresher, Vital Practices is a great place to start. ECF Vital Practices is a ministry of the Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) whose mission is to be a comprehensive and holistic resource that helps vitalize Episcopal faith communities. Vital Practices offers vestry members and other people of faith, resources and tools to respond to the changing needs of the Church.

VISIT ECF WEBSITE

No job posting at this time.

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Christmas Message 2021: "In the name of these refugees, let us help all refugees"

“The Christmas stories are reminders that this Jesus came to show us how to love as God loves. And one of the ways we love as God loves is to help those who are refugees, those who seek asylum from political tyranny, poverty, famine, or other hardship.

“In the 1930s, Episcopalians did this to love as God loves, and today, ministries like Episcopal Migration Ministries, the work of this church, have helped to resettle some 100,000 refugees as of December 2021. And that work goes on for refugees from Afghanistan and from other places around the world.

“The Christian vocation as Jesus taught us is to love as God loves. And in the name of these refugees, let us help all refugees.

“God love you. God bless you. And, this Christmas, may God hold us all in those almighty hands of love.”

Leaders elected for presiding bishop nominating committee

The members of the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop have elected leaders, among other initial steps in their work to present at least three nominees to stand for election as the Episcopal Church’s 28th presiding bishop at General Convention in 2024.

The committee members recently conducted an online election for leadership positions, with results as follows:

• Co-chairs: Bishop Mark Lattime and Canon Steven Nishibayashi
• Secretary: Deborah Harmon Hines
• Chaplain: The Rev. Deborah Jackson
• Communicator: The Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg

CONTINUE READING

January 2

St. Patrick's, Panama City

January 5

Celebration of a New Ministry - Epiphany, Crestview/David Clothier

January 9

St. John's, Monroeville

The new diocesan prayer cycle is now available at www.diocgc.org/cycle-of-prayer.

In 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 video offering a special campaign litany, visit www.goforwardcampaign.org.

Please be sure to direct any mail for the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast to our post office address: PO Box 13330, Pensacola, FL 32591-3330.

Coastline is a publication of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, published on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

Update your email preferences by clicking on the "Update Profile" link below.

SUBMIT AN ARTICLE - due the Friday prior to publication date.

SUBMIT AN EVENT - posted on our website as received.

Direct inquiries to communications@diocgc.org.