Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
April 14, 2021
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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. |
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Starts tomorrow!
Stepping onto Soggy Ground: 6 Week Series on Claiming Your Baptismal Ministry
Our convention focus and conversation this year were based on the story of Noah’s ark. Given that not everyone was at convention or privy to those conversations, we are inviting everyone to go forward with us into the season of Eastertide with a special series we will be offering called Stepping onto Soggy Ground: 6 Week Series on Claiming Your Baptismal Ministry. This series envelops and continues the work started at the convention and is open to anyone interested.
Bishop Russell and diocesan missioners, the Rev. Lydia Johnson and the Rev. Dr. Joy Blaylock, will carry us through the story of Noah and the story of the disciples after Jesus’ death by offering a weekly video sent by email to watch on Thursdays, followed with a "Footprints Group" Zoom group discussion on the following Sunday afternoons at 4 p.m. CDT. Join us!
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Did you know you can find all of our videos on our YouTube channel?
Although we share our video content in several ways - email, our website, Facebook - each video has its home on our YouTube channel. In fact, you will even find playlists for all of the series we've recorded.
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Who do you say that I am?
From the Commission on Racial Justice and Reconciliation
Attributed to Jesus the Christ, we’ve heard this question in many a homily especially when our lectionary includes gospel readings from Matthew, Mark or Luke. Jesus as a teacher also asks, “Who do you say your neighbor is?”
Do we really know our neighbors? Their true history? Are we proximate in our relationships? We might know Cris, Eric, Karlos, Karen, Robbie, Nichelle, Carl, Phyllis, or Joe by name, but do we really know them—their history—or do we simply default to what we’ve been socialized to think about people with skin a different color than our own?
The article below penned by Fairhope author Meredith Montgomery leads us into a deeper understanding of some of our neighbors in the Mobile area as she explores the Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail.
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Upcoming Ordinations (Your prayers and virtual presence are requested)
Saturday, April 17, 11 a.m. CDT
The Rev. Deacon Bob Donnell, a graduate of the diocesan School for Ministry, will be ordained into the sacred order of priests at All Saints Episcopal Church, Mobile.
Saturday, April 24, 2 p.m. CDT
Seminarian Ansley Walker, soon to graduate from Yale Divinity School, will be ordained into the sacred order of deacons at St. Simon's on the Sound, Fort Walton Beach. WATCH THE LIVESTREAM
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April 24, from 8:30 a.m to 4 p.m. CDT via Zoom
Becoming Beloved Community: Racial Reconciliation - Sacred Conversations
Join us for an interactive workshop that will provide insights into the causes and effects of racism. We explore unconscious bias, prejudice, and ways to work together to Become the Beloved Community. The workshop is open to all, regardless of faith tradition, or beliefs. This offering is required for those in parish leadership (such as vestries) and at the diocesan level (including serving on commissions, committees, agencies, boards, etc.). It also qualifies for 8 hours of clergy training/education for those who complete the day course. There is no fee to participate but it requires the commitment to be engaged the full day.
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April 25
Beckwith Sunday
Each year on the last Sunday of April, we celebrate the mission and ministry of Beckwith, our beloved diocesan camp and conference center. Beckwith Sunday resources are now available on their website.
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May 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT
Senior Warden Day
Senior wardens of churches in the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast are invited to our annual Senior Warden Day. Bishop Russell and select diocesan staff will equip you with information and resources to help you in your ministry of church leadership. This will be a hybrid in-person/Zoom offering. Those who feel safe attending in-person will meet at St. Christopher's in Pensacola (mask required).
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Church & Community Events |
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Saturday, April 17 at 1 p.m. CDT
CDF Freedom Schools® Golf Fundraiser
Grab your golf clubs and join us for a golf fundraiser benefitting the CDF Freedoms Schools program of the Central Gulf Coast to be held at Marcus Pointe Golf Club, Pensacola, FL. $75/player includes greens fee, golf cart, and goodie bag. Cash prizes.
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Sunday, April 18 at 2:30 p.m. CDT
Worship in the Woods
The churches of Convocation IV invite you to join them for a celebration in God's creation with Stations of the Resurrection and Eucharist, held at Saloom Properties Tree Farm in Evergreen, AL. Bring your own picnic, lawn chair, and/or blanket. Wear a mask and closed-toe shoes. Bottled water provided.
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Sunday, April 18 at 4 p.m. CDT
Eastertide Concert
St. Paul's, Mobile, invites you to a glorious Eastertide Concert featuring Danielle Portis, soprano; Tim Mahn, tenor; Rebecca Mindock, oboist; and Peggy Lyden, pianist. The event is free and open to the public but we are limited to 150 people. Please call the Church Office at 251-342-8521 to reserve a spot. You are asked to socially distance yourself in the marked spots and wear a mask. The Concert will also be streamed to YouTube and also on the St. Paul's website. |
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Saturday, May 22, 7 a.m. CDT check-in/8:30 a.m. CDT start
St. Francis "Divots and Duffers" Golf Tournament
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Online Giving for Your Congregation
Your financial gifts to your church are of vital importance to support their ongoing ministries to your church community and to the most vulnerable among us. The Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast is providing the ability to give online for congregations that do not have ways to collect an offering or donation electronically.
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From The Episcopal Church |
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Gathering on Sacred Ground with Presiding Bishop Curry
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites participants and facilitators who’ve been part of the Sacred Ground race dialogue film series to convene as a community! You will hear learnings and success stories from peers, words of encouragement from the Presiding Bishop, and exciting announcements about how we can pursue racial healing, reconciliation, and justice together.
Whether you have finished the series, are in it now, or are planning to start it, come to get encouraged and to deepen our shared commitment to Becoming Beloved Community.
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The Episcopal Church’s Tell Me Something Good web series launches second season
Tell Me Something Good, a web series from The Episcopal Church that launched in the fall of 2020, returns for a second season. This series highlights positive stories from around the church through conversations with a variety of guests. READ MORE
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MORE FROM THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
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Bishop Russell's Upcoming Visitations |
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April 18
Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile
April 25
Christ Church Parish, Pensacola
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April 18
Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile
April 25
St. Mark's for the Deaf, Mobile
Beckwith Camp & Conference Center, Fairhope
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April 18
Northwest Florida Reception Center & Annex, Chipley, Florida
April 25
Okaloosa Correctional Institution, Crestview, Florida
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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. |
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