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The Good News Garden at St. Mary's-St. Stephen's was planted in April of this year and grew 600 pounds of food for local food pantries over the summer with more still to harvest for the fall and winter. Volunteers from the parish and the community make the outreach possible.
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College Conference Coming Up at Lake Logan
Calling all college-aged young adults in the diocese! Take some time to recharge and fill your spiritual cup during winter break.
College Conference will be Sunday, December 17th through Tuesday, December 19th at Lake Logan Conference Center. This conference is designed to enjoy fellowship with other college students, explore your faith, and recharge your mental battery in between semesters! The cost is $150.
REGISTER HERE
Churches, we all know this is a real need for college students in our diocese, we also know a lot of college students do not have a lot of money at their disposal. If you feel called to sponsor a college student (or two) please contact Charlotte Garcia at youth@diocesewnc.org.
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Eight youths and three adults from St. Mark's, Gastonia recently visited Washington D.C. for the National Acolyte Festival at the National Cathedral. The group toured the capitol, visited the Vietnam Memorial, and stopped for morning prayer at the Fredericksburg battlefield on the way back home to Western North Carolina.
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Those representing churches at the 101st Annual Convention are invited to register for New Delegate Orientation, which will take place Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.
You may register here.
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Resources for the Conflict in the Holy Land
The Office of Government Relations in The Episcopal Church has released a webpage of resources to follow the conflict in Gaza, Palestine, and Israel. The page includes ways to take action to support the citizens affected by the conflict, statements from leaders, partner resources, prayers, social media, and a list of press releases. The page is being updated as the situation develops.
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View the weekly checklist of important upcoming dates and deadlines for clergy, wardens, and staff. | |
Events around the Diocese | |
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Festival for the Organ
A dedication concert introducing the St. James Allen Organ
Friday, Nov. 3 | 7 p.m. | St. James, Black Mountain
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Rummage Sale
Clothes, books, linens, toys, artwork, and more
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Saturday, Nov. 4 |
8 a.m.–Noon | Grace, Asheville
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Celebrate Harvest Festival
Garden tours, composting demonstration
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Saturday, Nov. 4 |
1–4 p.m. | St. Mary's-St. Stephen's, Morganton
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Annual BBQ
With live music by
Steady State
Saturday, Nov. 4 |
4–6 p.m. |
Calvary, Fletcher
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Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale
With live music, crafts, gifts, and more
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Saturday, Nov. 4 |
8 a.m._2 p.m. | Redeemer, Asheville
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Dec. 1–2 | Calvary, Fletcher | |
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Presiding Bishop Returns from Surgery to Chair Executive Council Meeting
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, recovering from a Sept. 20 surgery, returned as chair of Executive Council on Oct. 25 at its meeting last week, after missing its last meeting in June. In his opening remarks, he said that he was “profoundly grateful” for the overwhelming support and prayers from across the church and beyond. Our prayers continue as Bishop Curry recovers.
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It's All About Love Festival Continues on Zoom
Join the Episcopal Church to continue the good conversations that began during summer's "It's All About Love" festival in Baltimore with monthly workshops featuring festival presenters and Q&A. Workshops are the second Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. ET. The Nov. 9 workshop will feature Lilly Lewin discussing 'Creating Prayer Stations and Curating Worship Experiences.' This workshop will go beyond listening to be an introduction to experiential worship.
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