March 22, 2023 | Volume 13, No. 12

Save the Date for Diocesan Convention

The 202nd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia will be held November 9-11, 2023 in Augusta at the Episcopal Day School.

More information about registration and hotels will be in future editions of From the Field.

Last day to register for Happening #107

Nominations open for Elections at

General Convention 81

The Joint Standing Committee on Nominations is inviting nominations for various churchwide roles for elections taking place at GC81. These leadership bodies continue the work of the church between General Conventions and applicants need not be deputies to General Convention, only members in good standing of the Episcopal Church.

You are encouraged to look through the job descriptions and consider whether you or someone you know might have the gifts and skills needed to serve in this way. Job descriptions (including time and travel commitments), as well as applications in English, Spanish, and French, are available on the General Convention Website.

1Book1Diocese discussion questions

The 1Book1Diocese read for Lent is a classic work, Beginning to Pray by Anthony Bloom. This simple and powerful book, gets at the vital importance of encountering God in prayer.

The 1970 book is readily available both in a new edition and in used copies. You can find the reading guide for the Diocese of Georgia here.

The guide offers questions for groups to use for the weeks following the Sundays in Lent with an optional meeting in Holy Week.

Discussion Questions:

If you find you have a little more time than you thought, say an hour or two to yourself, what is your favorite thing to do?
Describe a time when the present moment was all that existed for you, neither the past or future mattering in that moment.
When have you discovered that going slower took less time? What task were you doing? How might this apply to prayer?
What would “knitting before the face of God” look like for you? What could you do prayerfully, but wordlessly, that could be transformed as you are aware of God’s presence?

Across the diocese

Season 12 winner of American Idol, Candice Glover, performed at Epiphany in Savannah with the

Bee Sharps.

Christ Church in Dublin once again provided a Baby Comfort Station for all those who were attending the St. Patrick's Day festivities. The space was utilized by over 75 children and continues to be a helpful source to parents and caregivers.

Youth in the Augusta Convocation met at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in South Carolina to hear the Rev. Lewis Bohler, a childhood friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who marched in Selma at King's side. Bohler shared his experiences and involvement in the civil rights movement and graciously answered the group's questions.

Update your parish information

The Diocese is requesting that each parish fill out the form linked below with updated information on those in leadership roles at the church. The staff uses this information to make sure that critical communications are directed to the correct person in each parish.

To fill out the form, click here.

Upcoming Events

Episcopal Youth Event

When: July 4-July 8, 2023
Who: Youth currently in Grades 9-12
Where: University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Cost: $800 per person

Cost should never be prohibitive to participate in diocesan youth events. Contact Canon Varner for any questions regarding the event fee.

Registration Instructions: Registration for EYE is now open through the Diocese. Once youth and adult advisors are registered, Canon Varner will take their information register and register the group with the Episcopal Church.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/GeorgiaEYERegistration.

Episcopal Youth Event

When: July 4-July 8, 2023
Who: Youth currently in Grades 9-12
Where: University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Cost: $800 per person

Cost should never be prohibitive to participate in diocesan youth events. Contact Canon Varner for any questions regarding the event fee.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/GeorgiaEYERegistration.

Chrism Mass

During Holy Week Clergy will have an opportunity to renew their ordination vows at two Chrism Mass services in which Bishop Logue will also bless holy oils. Services will take place on

Monday, April 3 at 10:30 am

at Annunciation in Vidalia

Tuesday, April 4 at 10:30 am

at Christ Church in Cordele.

Lunch will be provided. Please register online using this Google Form so that appropriate plans can be made: Click here to register.

Clergy Conferences

Spring Clergy Conference: April 24-26

Fall Clergy Conference: October 2-4

The Spring Conference will include Mental Health First Aid Training. The Fall Conference will be a deep dive into the Gospel of Matthew with the Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, a New Testament scholar who is Dean and President of the Seminary of the Southwest. This is to prepare us for preaching Year B of the lectionary, with its readings from Mark's Gospel. Both conferences will be held at Honey Creek.

SWGA Clergy Spouse Gathering

Spouses of clergy in the Southwest Convocation will meet for lunch on Saturday, April 15 at noon at the home of John and Rev Marcia McRae at 2701 Green Meadow Dr Valdosta 31602, spouses from other convocations are more than welcome to join. Lunch will be provided. This is meet and greet for new spouses to the convocation.

Please RSVP to John McRae at jhmcae@bellsouth.net or 229-220-5619.

We want to hear from you!

If you would like to have your submission considered for From the Field, it needs to be sent to Communications Manager Liz Williams (lwilliams@gaepiscopal.org) by noon on Tuesday.

Prayer 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.

The 2023 one year prayer cycle is online here: 2023 Prayer Cycle .

March 26 - April 1

In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregations in Darien, St. Andrew’s and St. Cyprian’s. We also pray for our ecumenical partners in Darien, especially Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for St. Anthony of Padua (San Antonio de Padua) in El Carreton.

April 2 - 8

In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregation in Douglas, St. Andrew’s and for our ecumenical partners in Douglas, especially St. Paul’s Catholic Church. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for The Ascension (La Ascensión) in El Seibo.

31-Day Prayer Cycles - Revised February 28, 2023

We also offer 30-day prayer cycles for those who wish to pray daily for the clergy and clergy spouses: Diocesan Prayer Cycle and Clergy Spouses Prayer Cycle . (Updated 2/28/2023)

Diocesan Office Update and News

Bishop Logue will serve on the staff of Happening #107 as one of the Spiritual Directors this weekend. He will make his visitation to St. Athanasius in Brunswick on Sunday.

To view Bishop Logue's full visitation calendar, click here. (Updated for 2023 - 1/2/2023)

Picture: Bishop Logue with those who were confirmed and recieved at Church of the Holy Comforter in Martinez on Sunday.

Canon Joshua Varner and Communications Manager Liz Williams will be at Honey Creek beginning on Thursday to serve on the staff of Happening #107.

Executive Assistant to the Bishop Maggie Lyons will be off on Thursday.

The best way to reach a staff member is via email as we will always get back with you promptly in many cases and in 24-72 hours when working on more pressing matters. Staff e-mails can be found here with a list of responsibilities so you know who to contact for what.

You may also reach diocesan staff by phone at (912) 236-4279.