July 25, 2012
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  There Are Homeless Female Veterans: Meet Someone Doing Something About It 

 

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This week's Please Note features the Rev. Kelly Ayers, who was ordained a Deacon in the Diocese of North Carolina and now serves as a Priest in the Diocese of Rochester, serving in a fantastic ministry that helps homeless female veterans get back on their feet.   

  

Keep the faith,

+Michael   

  

Resources

Zion House website 

Donate online here or purchase products made by homeless female veterans here.  

Contact the Rev. Kelly Ayer, 704-996-5747.    

 

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 Register Now for September Youth Ministry Conference!  Feature  

 

On Saturday, September 15, 9:30am-4:30pm at Holy Comforter, Burlington, the diocesan youth department will host its second annual youth ministry conference. This day-long conference is designed for both youth leaders and youth who serve in leadership roles. Workshops will include Spiritual Practices, Healthy Congregations, Games  and Energizers, Youth Ministry 101, Engaging Scripture in Youth Ministry, Transition into Young Adult Ministry and Healthy Relationships.

 

Download the flyer with details about each workshop.

 

Registration Deadlines

Early Bird until Aug. 1 - $10

Regular Aug. 2-Sept. 10 - $15

Late Sept. 11-14 - $20


Upcoming Diocesan EventsUpcoming

Find more information about events here, or view the diocesan calendar here.    

 

 

August

 

9 - Durham Clericus meeting, 12:00-1:30pm, St. Luke's, Durham. Optional Contemplative prayer at 11:30am.  

 

16 - Winston-Salem Clericus meeting, 12:00-1:30pm, St. Paul's, Winston-Salem. $6 for lunch, beverage and dessert.    

 

16-19 - 24th Annual Conference on Church Music in the Anglican Tradition at Trinity Center, Trinity Center, Pine Knoll Shores. Led by clinician Dr. David Hurd, this conference provides participants an opportunity to expand their knowledge of the musical resources available for congregations and choirs and offers an opportunity to share ideas, reunite with friends and sing in a large choir.  

 

17-19 - The 15th Annual Youth Choir Camp at Trinity Center, Trinity Center, Pine Knoll Shores. This camp, led by clinician Ginger Wyrick, is designed for rising 4th-9th graders.   

 

20 - Standing Committee meeting.

 


Events from Around the DioceseAround  

 

 

August

 

10 - Dying Well and Caring for the Dying, 8:30am-4:30pm, Duke Divinity School. Hosted by the Duke Institute for Care at the End, the conference is designed for pastors, chaplains and caregivers.

Registration is $20 and includes lunch, coffee and parking. 

24-26 - Weekend of Spiritual Renewal and Healing, The Duncan M. Gray Episcopal Conference Center in Canton, Mississippi. The Diocesan Committee on Ministry with LGBT Persons of the
Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi welcomes The Rt. Rev. Mary Douglas Glasspool, Bishop Suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, as the seventh annual retreat leader.
 
 

 

 

  

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