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Join us at St. John in the Wilderness on Friday, Nov. 10, for two workshops prior to the 101st Annual Convention. The Rev. Becca Stevens will lead a workshop Friday morning, and members of the diocesan staff will lead a workshop in the afternoon. Lunch is included, and you do not have to attend Convention to participate. Registration closes tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 26.
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Join us Dec. 1–2 for interactive exercises, videos, and small group discussions on dismantling racism. Participants explore how institutional and systemic racism impede our ability to create an inclusive community. The Friday night session is on Zoom and the Saturday session will be held at Calvary, Fletcher. Both sessions required for credit.
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Resources for the Holy Land Conflict
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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Church Street Choral Festival
Choirs of Trinity, Central Methodist, and First Presbyterian to perform
| Friday, Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. | Central Methodist, Asheville | |
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Bair Shagdaron
Piano Concert
Sunday, Oct. 29 |
3 p.m. |
St. Mary of the Hills, Blowing Rock
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All Hallows Eve
With Blessing of the Costumes and S'mores
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Sunday, Oct. 29 |
5 p.m. | St. James, Hendersonville
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Christ School Choir
Performing at Celtic Eucharist service
| Sunday, Oct. 29 | 5:30 p.m. | Trinity, Asheville | |
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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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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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Dr. Ellen Davis, Guest Preacher
Formation hour (9:30 a.m.) conversation on creation care
| Sunday, Nov. 12 | 10:45 a.m. | Trinity, Asheville | |
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Anglican Leaders Call for Support in Jerusalem
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has joined with Archbishop Hosam Naoum in issuing a global appeal for support of Anglican ministries in the Holy Land as the war between Israel and Hamas intensifies.
Welby and Naoum issued parallel written statements on Oct. 24 lamenting the recent violence, including damage to an Anglican hospital in Gaza, while urging Anglicans to pray for and donate to the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.
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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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