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We are delighted to announce that Laura Elliot has accepted the call to the Executive Director position at Lake Logan. Laura brings extensive experience in the fields of education, outdoor recreation, and nonprofit leadership.
Read Laura's bio.
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Does your parish have a Safe Church administrator? Do they need training and support to help your church ministry leaders and volunteers complete the online safe church training?
Canon Augusta is offering a session to support local parish safe church administrators in using the online modules hosted by Praesidium Academy. This support and training session will last only one hour. Zoom link will be sent to those registered.
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January 24, 6–7 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
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This year, Bishop José will offer clergy a couple of new ways to connect with him. Keep an eye out for an email with details about monthly Zoom opportunities and the occassional Schedule an Hour day. All clergy in our diocese are welcome to join.
For more information, click the weekly leadership checklist.
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Bishop José A. McLoughlin | |
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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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We love your submissions! To be placed in this section, you must email the details of your event and a photo to Rachel, rcarr@diocesewnc.org, for consideration. This space is reserved for diocesan, parish, and conference center events.
View submission guidelines
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Epiphany Feast
Intergenerational celebration
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Saturday, Jan. 6 |
4–7 p.m. | Kanuga
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Epiphany Taizé
Service and chants
Saturday, Jan. 6 |
5:30 p.m. | Christ Church, Sparta
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PubSing
Gospel Jam & Sing-Along
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Sunday, Jan. 14 |
3–5 p.m. | Cork & Keg Bar, 86 Patton Ave., Asheville
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Applications for the Blue Ridge Service Corps 2024-25 program year are now open! If you are or know of a young adult interested in experiencing a year of intentional community living and service, encourage them to apply.
Contact interim program director Kevin Todd with questions or for more information:
kevin.stpaulsepiscopal@gmail.com,
828-393-5882.
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Winter Talk Registration Now Available
The Episcopal Church Office of Indigenous Ministries invites all interested to participate virtually in Winter Talk, an annual conference that honors and highlights Indigenous and Native American traditions and contributions within the church. The event, which takes place in Port Aransas, Texas, Jan. 13 – 15, 2024, includes special greetings and speakers, music, presentations, and more. Portions of the conference will also be livestreamed on
social media.
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Becoming Beloved Community Grants Available
Applications are open for another round of Becoming Beloved Community grants to help support The Episcopal Church’s work of racial justice, healing, reconciliation, and creation care. The deadline to apply is March 1.
Find criteria and the application online; and join an information session at 6 p.m. ET Jan. 9 to learn more.
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Thank you for being a part of our Diocese! | | | | |
