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Homecoming at Good Shepherd, Tryon, was celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, with a blessing of three plaques that tell the congregation's complex history, from the original log chapel to the educational opportunities provided for African-American children.
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The renovation of the Jericho Road Soup Kitchen at St. Gabriel's, Rutherfordton, is getting closer to the goal after a $20,000 grant from the Episcopal Foundation of Western North Carolina.
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Recently released Parochial Report data from The Episcopal Church reveals increased attendance and giving in recent years. Please make your parish's pledge to the diocese by Oct. 31.
Read Bishop José's letter here.
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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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Roger Hutchinson at All Souls
Various events discussing mental health and human well-being
| Oct. 6–7 | Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville | |
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Rummage Sale
Baked goods, used treasures, live music, church tours, and more
Saturday, Oct. 7 |
8 a.m.–1 p.m. |
Church of the Redeemer, Asheville
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PubSing
Gospel Jam & Sing-Along
Sunday, Oct. 8 |
2–4 p.m. | Kiwanis Park, 128 Green Street, Rutherfordton
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Holy Cross, Valle Crucis | Noon | |
St. Francis & St. Gabriel's, Rutherfordton | 10:30 a.m. | |
St. David's in the Valley, Cullowhee | 11 a.m. |
Holy Family, Mills River | 3 p.m. | |
St. James, Hendersonville | 3 p.m. |
Calvary, Fletcher | 4 p.m. |
St. John in the Wilderness, Flat Rock | 4 p.m. | |
Submit your Blessing of the Animals event photos to rcarr@diocesewnc.org by Tuesday, Oct. 10 for the next newsletter. | | |
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We recently updated the LGBTQ+ resources on the diocesan website. Check them out at the link below. | |
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Remains in Hospital This Week
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry remains hospitalized as a precaution after his Sept. 20 surgery, and doctors have determined the mass they removed was not cancerous, according to an Oct. 2 update from The Episcopal Church’s Office of Public Affairs. The surgeon initially estimated a recovery period of two to three weeks. With a more extended recovery planned, no timetable was released for the resumption of Curry’s regular work schedule.
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Exploring Women
Mystics Retreat
Join Center for Spiritual Women for a transformative and enriching retreat for women October 27-29th at Lutheridge Conference Center in Arden, N.C. Led by Judith Davis and Jean Woods, the retreat will Explore Women Mystics and focus on how the lives of female mystics can inform our own. Together, Judith and Jean will create a nurturing and empowering space to delve into the wisdom and spirituality of four remarkable women mystics, ranging from the ancient wisdom of St. Julian of Norwich and St. Hildegard of Bingen to the 20th century brilliance of Dorothy Day and Mary Oliver.
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