Upcoming Events/Announcements
Organist/Choir Director needed for St. John's Episcopal Church/Sylva, NC, a growing parish with an average Sunday attendance of 40-55, traditional worship, and a 7-member adult choir. One service at 11am each Sunday. Responsibilities include Sunday morning choir practice and working with rector to plan hymns/choral music to support the Sunday liturgy as well as special services during Christmas and Holy Week/Easter. 2-manual Allen organ and Knabe console piano. Compensation $100 per service utilizing AGO guidelines. Contact The Rev. Pattie Curtis, 828-586-8358. Resumes may be sent to St. John's Episcopal Church, PO Box 175, Sylva, NC 28779.
Full time Christian Education Coordinator needed for St. Paul's Episcopal Church
St. Paul's is looking for the correct person to fill this full time position. We are looking for: An individual who can express the faith; Build and maintain relationships; able to support the Rector; staff; and key volunteers in helping St. Paul's move towards its vision; a team player; an individual who is able to build and connect people; an educator. Skills desired: willingness to learn and improve; strong organizational skills; an understanding of how to educate; the ability to share the faith; a sense of humor. Looking for: college degree; experience in teaching in secular or faith community, experience at building groups, proficient in computer skills and a background in communication; Men and Women are encouraged to apply. Please send cover letter, resume, and references to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Attn. The Rev. Scott Petersen, PO Box 95 Wilkesboro, NC 28697
These documents may be attached and sent by email. Please put Christian Education Coordinator in subject line and send to office@stpaulwilkesboro.org
This position pays $25K-$30K pending experience. St. Paul's offers individual insurance and retirement compensation following the first year.
Free Items available
St. Mark's, Gastonia, has been the repository for the items from the closed Trinity Church in King's Mountain for several years. Long term storage of these items has become an issue for the parish and they are now available to any parish or other church group that might be able to use them in their ministry. These items could be used by an Episcopal Church in our diocese or by any ministry group that someone might know is looking for furniture items. Included are a wooden altar and baptismal font, railings, Hammond electronic organ (in working order), American and Episcopal flags, several pieces of office furniture, and many other smaller items. While the items are not for sale with fixed prices, any donation for their acquisition would be gratefully received and divided between the Bishop's and the Rector's Discretionary Funds. Pictures (in a power point presentation) and descriptions are available from Jim Redd (jimredd@charter.net) or Tim Grooms (timgrooms@mac.com). Arrangements must be made to pick up in Gastonia anything you desired. After Easter the items will be disposed of by other means. Contact Jim or Tim or the St. Mark's office at 704-864-4531, ext 1.
Lenten Series at Calvary Episcopal Church, Fletcher, N.C.
Wednesdays in March and April
Supper at 6 PM, Program at 6:30 PM
Reconciliation: God reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation;....that is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself....and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. For details visit: www.calvaryfletcher.org
Lenten Quiet day
Saturday, March 26 � 10:00am - 3:00pm
Holy Family Episcopal Church
419 Turnpike Road, Mills River, NC
Facilitated By Vicki Hesse
Theme for this Lenten Quiet day is Forgiveness. Through silence, quiet time, creativity and fellowship, we will explore how our hearts and minds find softening in forgiving - ourselves, others, and God. And how God's grace permeates our lives when we feel God's forgiveness. Join us for a day of discovery and healing during Lent. Please sign up at the church on the sheet in the Narthex or call Carol Braud or Linda Bregartner to reserve a spot. Participation is limited to 25 people, so a waiting list will be developed when/if we meet that number of participants. The cut-off date for signing on is 20th March. The fee for the day is $15, which includes lunch and a journal-ready handout.
For more information, contact Carol Braud at 684-2716
Dr. Don Wagner is coming to Asheville
Perhaps the leading US expert on Christian Zionism, he will have two engagements. On Thursday, March 31 at 6:30pm, he will speak on "Tolerance is Not Good Enough: The Urgent Need for Inter-Religious Competence" at the Asheville Islamic Center, 941 Old Fairview Rd. At 11:30am on Friday, April 1, his topic at Warren Wilson College will be "Challenging Christian Zionism", an important topic for Christians today. This lecture will be in Ransom Fellowship Hall behind the campus Chapel and will include lunch. (RSVP or questions: tonyb@earlham.edu or 828/664-0092. Donations for lunch will be accepted.)
Dr. Wagner is currently Professor of Interfaith Studies at Eastern Mennonite Univ. in Harrisonburg, VA. Previously he was the Director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at North Park Univ. in Chicago. THE CMES was the only Middle Eastern Center at an Evangelical college in the US. His visit is sponsored by the Asheville Islamic Center, Mountain Area Interfaith Forum, Swannanoa Valley Friends Meeting, Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East, and the Episcopal Peace Fellowship.
Thursday, March 31st - St. Paul's, Morganton & Thursday, April 7th at St. Stephen's, Morganton, 9am - 12pm, Lenten Study Book, "Mary, the Imagination of Her Heart" Author: Penelope Duckworth, Episcopal priest Facilitator:The Rev. Laura Myhr Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of the Foothills Deanery Registration: $10 For information, contact Joan Summerfield at 828-437-1592 The Sign of the Rainbow: God Loves Us All
A one day Spiritual Retreat for the GLBTQ Community of WNC
Sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of WNC April 2, 2011
What are the special gifts that GLBT people bring to the church?
How can the margins of the church be a crucible for healing and spiritual growth?
Where does our strength come from?
This weekend retreat is for all faith-seeking gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people
� who want to be part of the church but may feel excluded or unwanted to some extent,
� who have given up on the church yet may be wanting or willing to return
� who seek healing and community (particularly in WNC).
Led by the Revs. Posy Jackson & Victor Mansfield. 9:30AM - 4:00PM. Calvary Episcopal Church, Fletcher, NC
To register, call the church @ 828-684-6266. Cost of $25 includes lunch.
for more information, email glbtepiscopaldiocese@yahoo.com
"First Friday Film Fest"
Are you hungry for change? Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Do you care about the ingredients in your food? Do you try to shop locally? Do you have a garden? Please join the Cathedral of All Souls Care of Creation Committee on the first night of our "First Friday Film Fest" film series exploring environmental issues and our call as people of faith to be stewards to the environment. When? April 1st at 6:00pm, watch the movie Food, Inc.Where? Cathedral's Warner Building Conference Room. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. We will have a discussion after the movie about how our faith informs our response. Go to this link www.foodincmovie.com for more information about the movie. Contact Dorrie Sieburg at dorriesieburg@gmail.com or Vicki Hesse at vickihesse@yahoo.com for more information. All Welcome!
Protecting the Common Good
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 - 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1725 N. New Hope Road
Raleigh, NC
Telephone: 919-231-6767
For more information click here
A Service of Repentance, Healing & Reconciliation * SAVE THE DATE: April 9, 2011 - Trinity Church, Asheville- 11am
* The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori - Presider & Preacher * Bring your parish Banner for the service * Get youth from your parish to attend the service * Also if you would like to reserve the Repairing the Breach Banner to display at your church (after April 10th) please contact Osondu McPeters at youth@diocesewnc.org If you have any questions or would like more information please contact The Rev. Jim Abbott at matthiasrector@mtnarea.net or 828.285.0033.
Saturday April 2, 2011 Labyrinth Walk, St. George's Episcopal Church 10-11:30am Guided Meditation & Walk 1-2:30pm Labyrinth Open for Walking Jaan Ferree, facilitator St. George's Episcopal Church, One School Road- West, Asheville The Rev. Deacon Anne McClearen Please call 258-0211 or email any questions to priest@stgeorgeashnc.org. As we journey through each moment, we discover anew that our daily life is our spiritual life. We extend this invitation to people from all faiths, especially those who are in transition and/or are struggling to find a means of prayer or meditation. The Labyrinth walk enhances our Lenten journey as well. The Book of Common Prayer Presentation by Sharon Ely Pearson and The Rt. Rev. G. Porter Taylor Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Simple soup and bread dinner at 6 � Presentation at 6:30 St. John's Church, Sylva This evening is free offering made possible by the Center for Spiritual Resources and St. John's, Sylva. (a small donation would be appreciated) Please register, especially if you are coming for dinner. For registration details please click here. Enneagram Workshop
Calvary Episcopal Church, Fletcher, NC
Saturday, April 16, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Cost: $30, includes Lunch
Presenter: Jane Litzinger, M.Th
The first part of the workshop will be designed to familiarize participants with the Enneagram. The second part of the workshop will be devoted to the Enneagram as a tool for self understanding and spiritual growth. In preparation participants who have access to the Internet may take the Free Quest Test offered on the Enneagram Institute website, www.enneagraminstitute.com. The link to the test in the blue column on the left side of the site. Be careful not to go to the tests that require you to pay. This is not essential to participate in the workshop.
To register please call the church at 828-684-6266.
Cursillo 2011
There will be 2 Cursillo weekends held this year, one in the spring and one in the fall. Servantopportunities available are: being on a team (application on website http://wnccursillo.org ),identifying and sponsoring pilgrims, parish representatives, Ultreya organizer, and Servant Community roles. Contact Don Miller phone 828-243-1963 for details
We are updating our email address book. If you have changed your address and want to continue getting the news; or, just want to added to the list, please drop a note to Dick Smith at Dick.Smith@wnccursillo.org. Also, the on-line prayer vigil for weekend # 71 (May 5-8) is now posted at http://www.3dayol.org/Vigil/GetVigil.phtml?pvid=5414&commid=1217 | 
