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The Coastline Online
The official news of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
December 2009
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Greetings!
'Tis the season for the new Coastline Online! Each Coastline story has its own page and also a "printer-friendly" version for downloading and printing. Instructions can be found in the Coastline Stories section below. Note: the events and announcements are not available for printing due to the high number, but each is short and to the point. Event information can also be found on the online calendar. Thank you for reading, thank you for accepting this new format, and thank you for all you do in your parishes and communities. Peace. Cindy McCory, Editor The CoastlineNativity Scene images in this e-coastline are from St. Paul's, Daphne recent "Come and Behold Him" Nativity display. A slideshow featuring most of the 150 displays is under construction and will be offered online soon.  |
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A Christmas Message from Bishop Philip Duncan
Bishop Duncan reflects on a recent drive in the rain on the flooded streets of Mobile...
Click here for the Bishop's message
A Christmas Message from the Presiding Bishop
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts-Schori has published her Christmas message for 2009. Read it here!
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Coastline Stories
How to read the Coastline online:
Click the headline of the news story you wish to read. The link will take you to the full webpage - some of which include slideshows and related links. The webpage also offers the option of downloading a "printer-friendly" version which look very much like the paper version of The Coastline to which you have grown accustomed. Email me with your questions, corrections and suggestions. This is a first attempt and as with the print version of The Coastline, it will grow and change as needed and hopefully for the better! Thanks.
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Marie Butterbaugh ordained in the chapel at Christ Church Cathedral
Windmill Market in Fairhope dedicates day to Beckwith Scholarshop Fund
Province IV Brotherhood of St. Andrews holds historic meeting at Beckwith
Brotherhood of St. Andrew chapter installs new officers
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Events, classes, and workshops you may find of interest...
Spots are still available for 2009 WINTER WOODS which is set for December 27th - 31st, 2009 at Beckwith Camp and Conference Center. This Christian education opportunity welcomes applicants currently in grades 6, 7, and 8. This year's guest musician is Fran McKendree from Hendersonville, NC. Applications have been forwarded to all congregations. To sign up immediately please contact Curt Kenningtion at (251) 401-5427 asap!
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Is your church vestry planning a retreat soon? Consider going to
Kanuga's Vestry Conference scheduled for January 8-10, 2010. Strengthen
and equip your vestry for the unique realities of church leadership in
the 21st century church. More HERE
Download the flyer
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St. Mary's, Coden church dedication and consecration January 10
All are invited to celebrate this historic event. Details here
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St. Luke's in Marianna welcomes Little Windows in concert, Sunday, Jan. 10th, 2010 at 4:00 pm , 4:00 P.M. CST. Little Windows' duo, Mark Weems and Julee Glaub,
tour together nationally and abroad with a focus on the art of the pure
voice with tight harmonies in traditional songs. Instrumentation
includes guitar, fiddle, banjo, flute, piano and bodhrán.
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Church Archives Workshop planned for January 16, 2010
A workshop for both experienced and new archivists is planned for January 16th at Epiphany, Crestiew. Deadline for registration is January 11th. Details here
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Holy Trinity, Pensacola, will offer a free class in ESL (English as
a Second Language). Classes will be Tuesday and Thursday nights, 6:30
to 8:30 PM, and will run from Jan. 19th until May 20th.
Students may enroll at any time. A nursery will be provided for young
children. The class is affiliated with the Escambia County School
District's Community School Program, but additional funding for
materials and supplies is needed. For further information or to provide
financial assistance for the class, please contact the Rev. Jandy
Watkins, 456-5474. ____________________________________________________________________
St. Simon's hosting floral design seminar January 21st
St. Simon's annual floral design seminar will feature Sally Spencer, floral design consultant whose interest lies in floral design for altar guilds and weddings. More here
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Fr. Jeff Jencks will be the guest speaker for the University of West
Florida's Leisure Learning Society. His lecture, "A Chaplain's War
Story", will be a narrative of his two tours in Iraq as an Army
Chaplain at Abu Ghraib. A video will also be shown, as well as time for
Q & A. All are invited to attend on Monday, February 1, 10:00 am,
at Holy Cross Episcopal (7979 N. 9th Ave). Coffee will be served in the
Fellowship Hall after the one hour presentation. For further
information call 477-8596.
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St.
Luke's Mobile will host a Godly Play core training session March 5-7,
2010 led by certified trainer Barbara Sears of Christ Church,
Covington, Louisiana. Cost is $250 per person (meals included).
Registration/more information contact: Marilyn Fisher, Director of
Christian Formation, St. Luke's Mobile. Email: smbj42000@yahoo.com Telephone: 251-767-2483. ____________________________________________________________________ Diocesan Annual Men's Conference to be held March 5-7, 2010 The annual Diocesan Men's Conference will be held at Beckwith Camp and Conference Center the first weekend in March. The theme for the conference is "Living in a Community of Faith" and will be presented by The Rt. Rev. D. Bruce MacPherson, bishop of Western Louisiana. Details here! ____________________________________________________________________Deepening Spirituality with Music and Expressive Arts: A Retreat for Women Scheduled for March 5-7, 2010, this retreat will be held at Camp McDowell. For details and registration information, click here. ____________________________________________________________________
2010 Summer Camp applications are now available on Beckwith's website. Click here to download! Hurry...camp fills up quickly! ____________________________________________________________________ Sewanee's "Worship and Travel" Tour for 2010 announced
The annual Worship and Travel with Sewanee: A Tour Course in Anglican History and Spirituality is now accepting reservations for the 2010 tour. The tour, sponsored by the University of the South'sSchool of Theology, will be from May 27 to June 7.
Details here!
_______________________________________________________ Commission News, Announcements, Meetings
COMMISSION ON WORLD MISSION - The Construction Team to the Dominican Republic needs a 3000-3500 watt gas powered generator to take to the Dominican Republic. The team has found that the electrical power in the DR is not reliable and we need an additional generator to assist us in this mission work. In the Dominican Republic, parts are either extremely difficult to find or simply not available at all. So the generator needs to be in good working order! If someone would like to make a tax deductible donation of a 3000 to 3500 watt gas powered generator that is in good working order, please contact Geary Gaston, Construction Team leader, at (251) 649-7327. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
COMMISSION ON FINANCE - will meet Wednesday, January 20th at the Diocesan office at 11:00 a.m. to finalize the 2010 budget. Anyone having business to come before the Commission on Finance should contact Vince Currie by January 15th.
FRESH START - resumes Thursday, January 21st at the Diocesan office in Pensacola. The remaining Fresh Start dates for 2010 are: February 18th, March 18th, April 15th, May 20th, August 19th, September 16th, October 14th, and November 18th. If you have any questions about this program, please call Salem Saloom, (251) 867-6464, or e-mail him at sawbonz@saloom.net.
STANDING COMMITTEE - will meet Monday, January 25th at St. Anna's, Poarch. Anyone having business to come before the Standing Committee should contact Vince Currie prior to January 22nd.
CURSILLO 2010 - weekends have been announced as follows: Cursillo #141 - February 18th - 21st ; #142 - April 22nd - 25th; and #143 - November 4th - 7th. |
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Contact Information
Cindy McCrory, Editor
The Coastline
coastline@diocgc.org
Coastline Phone: 251-279-8416
Diocesan office: 850-434-7337
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