February 21, 2024 | Volume 14, No. 8 | |
Weeping Time Commemoration in Darien | |
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Racial Justice Georgia, in partnership with St. Cyprian's in Darien and civic groups in McIntosh County, invites you to the annual Weeping Time Commemoration. Held March 2-3, 2024, this time will acknowledge and honor those that suffered during the largest slave auction in the United States in 1859 by Pierce Butler, who sold 436 men, women, and children to settle his debts. The Commemoration will not only reflect on the injustice of the auction, but also celebrate the persistent faith of former Butler slaves who established St. Cyprian's. RJGA welcomes you to join in any of the scheduled events as you are able.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, March 2
2:00pm: Butler Island Festival (7777 Butler Island Rd, Darien 31305)
5:30pm: Candlelight Vigil at Butler Island
Sunday, March 3
8:15am: Butler Cemetery (Ridge Road, Darien 31305)
9:00am: Worship at St. Cyprian's (401 Fort King George Dr, Darien 31305)
10:45am: Tour Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation SHS (5556 Hwy 17, Brunswick 31525)
2:00pm: Weeping Time Commemoration Program at St. Cyprian's
3:30pm: Reception in the Parish Hall of St. Andrew's and St. Cyprian's Churches
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Happening #109 Registration Open | |
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Registration for candidates (participants) for Happening #109 are now open! Candidates must currently be in 9th-12th grade to attend as a participant. The retreat weekend will be held at Honey Creek April 5-7, 2024. Happening is a weekend for teens, led by teens. The weekend will invite candidates into conversation and reflection about their life in faith and community.
The rector (lead teen) of Happening #109 is Maddie Yarbrough of Christ Church, Valdosta. For any questions, contact Canon Varner at jvarner@gaepiscopal.org or Liz Williams at lwilliams@gaepiscopal.org.
To register at a candidate, click here.
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Convention hotel blocks now available | |
Hotel blocks for the 2024 Convention in Tifton are now available. Rooms are being held at four different hotels and each have a special link or code to reserve your room. | |
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
1215 US 82 West
Tifton GA 31793
229-382-8500
Click here to book
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Holiday Inn Express
814 West 7th Street
Tifton GA 31794
Call to book and mention the Episcopal Diocese of GA block: 229-382-3300
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As we move forward in 2024, it is incredibly helpful for the diocesan staff to know who the key members of your parish leadership are and how to contact them. This not only includes contact information for your wardens, but also parish administrators, music ministers, youth minsters, and children's ministers.
The link to the contact form is below. Please updated it with the most current information available. Also note that this information is held within the diocesan office and not distributed to those outside the office.
If you have any questions about the form, contact Communications Manager Liz Williams at lwilliams@gaepiscopal.org.
Fill out the 2024 contact form here
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1Book1Diocese discussion begins this week | |
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This Lent, the Diocese of Georgia offers a study using a book written by the directors of a more than eight-decade-long study of what makes for a fulfilling life. The Harvard Study of Human Development offers a window into lives of meaning and purpose through the data they have collected. The book also looks at what is gleaned from similar studies around the world. While the book itself does not make connections to our faith in Jesus, the discussion guide does.
The discussion guide is designed for a five-week study beginning in the week after the First Sunday in Lent and ending the week following the Fifth Sunday in Lent.
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Week One Read Chapters 1-2
Who have you known or known of whose life you would say was an example of eudaimonia, a life with deep well-being that comes from meaning and purpose? Did their faith play a significant role in their life? Have you experienced moments like this? What were the circumstances?
As you were growing up, what did you learn about what makes one’s life successful? Was it connected to money and prestige or something else? How would you define success now?
Paul wrote to the Philippians, “Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others” as he taught us to have the same mind as Jesus. When has caring for someone else, or having someone assist you, enriched your life?
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Updated expense reimbursement form | |
There is an updated expense reimbursement form for 2024 now available. This includes the updated mileage rate set by the IRS. To download the form, click here. It will also be linked in the 'Resource Library' page on the diocesan website in the 'Various Other Documents' section. | |
Christ Church in Valdosta is seeking an Administrative Assistant. Those interested in applying can send their resume and three letters of reference to the Rev. Hal Weidman at rector@christchurchvaldosta.org. | |
The Episcopal Church of St. John and St. Mark in Albany is seeking to hire a song leader for the weekly 11:00 am service. The song leader would initially work with the current music team, gradually assuming additional roles. Must be able to read music, and a proficiency with a keyboard or guitar is a plus. For more information, contact Rose Dunnum at rdunnum@yahoo.com. | |
Members of HEP - Happy Episcopal People - lunch group at Christ Church in Valdosta enjoyed lunch together. | |
Epiphany in Savannah enjoyed musical group Samba Savannah at their Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner. | |
Ash Wednesday at St. Patrick's in Pooler. | |
The Rev. Jim Pace receives ashes from Archdeacon Yvette Owens at Christ the King in Valdosta. | |
The Men's Fellowship at St. Andrew's in Darien provided the pancakes for Shrove Tuesday. Christ Milner (left), is widely known as the Pancake Aficionado. | |
St. Barnabas honored their chapter of the Daughters of the King. | |
Members of Church of the Good Shepherd in Augusta volunteered at the Habitat Restore facility. | |
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Happening #109
Who: 9th - 12th Graders
Where: Honey Creek
When: April 5-7, 2024
Participant Registration
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Cursillo #128
Where: Honey Creek
When: April 25-28, 2024
Team Application
Participant Registration
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Spring Clergy Conference
Who: All clergy
Where: Honey Creek
When: April 29 - May 1, 2024
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Summer Camp
High School Camp
June 2-8, 2024
Registration
Middle School Camp
June 9-15, 2024
Registration
Elementary School Camp
June 16-22, 2024
Registration
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Fall Clergy Conference
Who: All clergy
Where: Honey Creek
When: September 30 - October 2, 2024
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Diocesan Convention
Where: UGA Tifton Conference Center
When: November 8-9, 2024
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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 | |
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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 2024 one year prayer cycle is online here: 2024 Prayer Cycle.
February 25 - March 2
In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregation in Blakely, Holy Trinity, and for our ecumenical partners in Blakely, especially Holy Family Catholic Church. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for
St. Cornelius (San Cornelio) in Cabarete.
March 3 - 9
In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregations in Brunswick, Good Shepherd, St. Athanasius’, and St. Mark’s. We also pray for our ecumenical partners in Brunswick, especially St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. James Lutheran Church. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for Church of the Holy Name (El Santo Nombre) in Catalina.
31-Day Prayer Cycles - Revised January 1, 2024
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.
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Diocesan Office Update and News | |
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Bishop Logue will be in Jesup at St. Paul's this evening to bless a new altar in their columbarium. On Sunday he will make his visitation to St. Augustine of Canterbury in Augusta.
To view Bishop Logue's full visitation calendar, click here. Updated 1/16/2024
Photo: Bishop Logue with the House of Bishops of Saint Paul's in Augusta.
Bishop Logue and Canon Lasch will be at Honey Creek on Friday and Saturday with members of the Commission on Ministry and the Standing Committee. The groups will interview people in the Holy Orders process of formation toward ordination as deacons and priests.
Canon Lasch will leading the adult forum and preaching at Christ Church in Savannah on Sunday.
Canon Varner and Communications Manager Liz Williams will be at Christ Church in Valdosta Saturday and Sunday for the Happening #109 staff lock in.
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.
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At Saint Paul's in Augusta, the hottest new trends for mitres was showcased, including this one sporting a bright pink bow. | | | | |
