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Beckwith Summer Camp begins in June...if you haven't yet signed up, please do so. Camp is almost full!
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Events for Youth and Young Adults
Kanuga Youth Week 2010!
Junior Young People (JYP), Senior Young People (SYP), and Adults Who
Work With Youth (AWWWY) is right around the corner. Every year,
Kanuga holds a conference for the youth and youth workers in the
Episcopal Church. Our diocese has attended this event for years and this
year we have chartered a 45 person bus for travel to and from this
conference. If this is something you are interested in being a part of.
For more information CLICK HERE and please contact Vanessa Riutta,
Diocesan Coordinator for Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
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Employment Opportunities
__________________ Seeking Montessori Certified Director/Lead Teacher & Support Staff for New Preschool Christ the King Episcopal Church announces the foundation of The
Tree House, a Montessori preschool in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The
governing board is now seeking the founding director/lead teacher and
supporting staff for the school's August 2010 opening. For lead
teacher, a bachelor's degree, teaching experience, and Montessori
certification are required. To apply, please submit resume and to: thetreehouseatctk@gmail.com.
Please call with any questions.
Maureen Paine
The Tree House Board
Christ the King Episcopal Church
480 N. Hwy. 393
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-622-9771
www.ChristTheKingEpiscopal.org Posted February 28, 2010
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Musician, pianist or organist needed
Church of the Epiphany, Crestview, FL
Church of the Epiphany
in Crestview, Fl is in dire need of a musician, pianist or organist.
Anyone interested please call the church office at 850-689-1410. Or
email Nancy Delierre at rossfelder@yahoo.com.
Posted February 24, 2010
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Guidelines for Submission to AROUND THE DIOCESE
Around the Diocese is an e-newsletter for clergy, lay leaders, members and friends of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. The newsletter takes the place of The COASTLINE, the former printed copy of the diocesan newspaper.
We welcome submissions that have a connection to the
ministry of parishes and ministries of the diocese and/or the approval of a diocesan commission, agency or department.
Please be sure to include:
WHAT: Headline
WHAT & WHY: Paragraph
WHEN: Day, Date,
Time
WHERE: Name of place
CONTACT: Name, Email, Telephone, Website
If your submission is an event announcement, don't forget COST and DEADLINE, if applicable.
Please submit your entry by email to
coastline@diocgc.org.
A photo or graphic may be included as an attachment (jpg format, please) Please state the name of the person who took the photo(s) so photo credit will be given.
Deadline
for submissions is Tuesday at noon.
Email Cindy McCrory at coastline@diocgc.org or call 251-279-8416 (Coastline office)
fax: 866-397-2246
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Greetings!
This week's e-news is rather full and may take more than one sitting to get through it all. There is a lot to report!
Be sure to check the oil spill webpage, as more links to news have been added in addition to volunteer information, maps, and facebook pages that give even more detail.
In last week's e-news you were given links to two pieces of liturgy written for the Gulf of Mexico as a result of the oil spill:
- A Prayer for the Gulf of Mexico, by the Rev. Canon Beverly Gibson. Over the past few days the prayers and/or litany have been discovered on the following webpages as well as in several dioceses and parishes in other parts of the world!
Have a good weekend. Sorry this is a bit late.... Peace. Cindy McCrory Director of Communications E-Content Manager coastline@diocgc.org
* Header photo:
Charlie Pelizza and Sharon Taylor of The US Fish and Wildlife Service release a black gannet that was rescued from the Gulf of Mexico into the wild at the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Monday, May 10, 2010 northeast of Vero Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rick Silva) Mobile Press-Register
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Bishop Duncan visits Christ the King, Santa Rosa Beach, FL on Mother's Day
Bishop Duncan confirmed two people and received one parishioner on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Christ the King, Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Pictured with Bishop Duncan are: (L-R)Tom and  Carolyn Huff, confirmands, Lynne Crevar who was received, and Fr. Frank Cooper. Submitted by Charlene Lilly, Christ the King
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Pure water for Julonga
MOBILE, AL - As part of our Diocesan mission work to the Dominican Republic, Trinity parishioners Geary Gaston and Billy Senne will be going to the Dominican Republic on May 9 to install a water purification system at the Episcopal church in the village of Julonga. Julonga's current water supplY is a well with a faucet that is located about 15 feet from an outhouse. Julonga is also the village where our Diocesan medical team has held clinics for the past four years. Please keep Geary, Billy and this mission work in your prayers. From The Visitor, the monthly newsletter of Trinity, Mobile
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Dr. Margaret Shepard accepts call to St. Andrews, Panama City
Submitted by Diane Tate, Coastline Communicator
The Rev. Dr. Margaret Shepard is the new Priest-in-Charge at St. Andrews, Panama City. The parish welcomed its new priest on Easter Sunday at a reception which followed the celebration of Holy Eucharist.
Senior Warden Frank Lopez and the Rev. Dr. Margaret Shepard pause in the memorial garden at St. Andrew's, Panama City. |
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St. Francis, Gulf Breeze, calls new rector
Submitted by John Griffing, St. Francis, Gulf Breeze
 The Wardens and Vestry of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, Gulf Breeze, FL, have called the Rev. Ms. Christiana Olsen to be the sixth Rector of the parish. Bishop Duncan aproved the call on 3 May 2010. The Search Committee was led by Vestry Member Herb Woll. Senior Warden, John Griffing remarks, "God has led us to a gifted spiritual and parish leader in Rev. Olsen. She has the experience and has demonstrated the leadership skills that are needed in our Parish. Our search committee, led by Herb Woll, is to be commended for its prayerful efforts that led us to Christie." More
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Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) receives 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
Submitted by Eugene Johnston, Province IV ERD Coordinator
Episcopal Relief & Development is pleased to announce that it has received its third consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management. Awarded annually, Charity Navigator ratings reflect an organization's accountability, transparency and quantifiable results in comparison with other non-profit organizations. "Only 14% of the charities we rate have received at least 3 consecutive 4-star evaluations,"said Ken Berger, Charity Navigator's President and Chief Executive Officer. This rating indicates that Episcopal Relief & Development consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most other charities in America.
This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Episcopal Relief & Development from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust. Full story
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Commission on Cursillo holds successful meeting
April 17, Epiphany Crestview - The Commission on Cursillo carpooled its members from different corners of the Diocese to gather for fellowship, evaluation of this ministry, planning and work. Under the leadership of Bob Whitson (St Mark's Troy), chair, the Commission recognized what has gone well and what needed improvement. As reported at the diocesan convention, the focus is on three major parts: maintaining and improving the weekend retreats (we do well in that area already); outreach to parishes which have inactive or no Cursillo presence or an inactive Fourth Day Community---we will visit parishes, share the stories, demonstrate the mission statement of "Growing Christ-centered Leaders"; and, being good stewards of the contributions of time, talent, and treasure being invested in this ministry. Full story and photo
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ECW Spring Day Away well attended
St . Andrew's, Panama City, welcomed over 100 women to the ECW Spring Day Away on April 24th. The theme of the event was "Through the Looking Glass." Full story and photo here Submitted by Diane Tate, St. Andrews, Panama Ci
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Wooden Prayer Beads for sale at St. John's, Robertsdale
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in Robertsdale, AL is selling Wooden Prayer Beads. Each Prayer Bead ordered includes a 10 page booklet describing symbolism, and explaining how to use the prayer beads (including prayers.) These Prayer Beads are prayerfully created by members of our Prayer Bead Ministry both as a way to support ourselves and as a vehicle to intercessory prayer. Download the flyer for more information. To order contact Diana Campbell at Telephone: 251-990-5681; E-Maildachshund2@bellsouth.net
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Can you help summer camp with any of the items?
Summer Camp at Beckwith has a list of NEEDS and, of course, a list of WISHES. Please take a little time to see if you can help with any of these items on either list. See if you have any of these items you can donate....
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Annual Assembly of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew to meet in June
The Annual Assembly of the Brotherhood of Saint Andrew will be held at St. James on the second Saturday of June from 9:00 - 11:30 am. All men are welcome to attend and join others from St. Paul's Daphne, St. James, Christ Church, Holy Cross and Holy Trinity of Pensacola. The Brotherhood Service, will be followed by Holy Eucharist in the main Sanctuary. Dick Hooper, Province IV Director will discuss overall activity followed by Bob Kreiner, Area Diocesan Coordinator. Each Chapter Director will review their prior year activity and plans for the next 12 months. Following the general business session, we have honored to have Father Thack Dyson talk to us about Prayer. A catered lunch will be offered beginning at 11:15. Assembly officers are: Paul E. Banko, President, Jim Silverwood, VP, Bud Doyle (Treasurer) Father Don Smith, Chaplain. Please join men from throughout the Diocese for an inspiring event.
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"Book Journey" begins in June at Christ Church, Pensacola
A "Book Journey" with two 16th Century Spanish mystics and saints: Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint John of the Cross, will begin in June and end on Ash Wednesday, 2011. Marie Rubey will facilitate a morning and evening monthly book discussion culminating in a one day retreat on Ash Wednesday, 2011 led by the author, professor and translator Mirabai Starr. (Retreat: March 9, 2011, Our Lady of the Assumption, 920 Via DeLuna, Pensacola Beach) No registration required. Just come to one of the classes. Additional questions, contact Marie at hesedmail@gmail.com. More details here
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One is a whole number!
Solo Flight scheduled for Labor Day Weekend in Richmond, VA [May 6, 2010] As Solo Flight gathers for its 20th consecutive year, the coordinators are discerning the future and looking to conduct visioning sessions centering on being single in The Episcopal Church. "Solo Flight Episcopalians - single, divorced and widowed of all ages - have been gathering for a weekend of personal and spiritual growth, fellowship, networking, worship, outreach, evangelism, and fun for two decades," noted Dr. Kay Collier McLaughlin, founder of Solo Flight Ministries With Single Adults and Solo Flight Conferences. "This year, we are discerning together where God is calling The Episcopal Church in general and Solo Flight in particular in terms of ministry with single adults, and if the Solo Flight ministry for single adults continues." The 2010 Solo Flight National Conference for Single Adults will be September 3-6 at the Roslyn Retreat Center, Richmond, Virginia. Click here for details!
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One is a whole number!
Solo Flight scheduled for Labor Day Weekend in Richmond, VA [May 6, 2010] As Solo Flight gathers for its 20th consecutive year, the coordinators are discerning the future and looking to conduct visioning sessions centering on being single in The Episcopal Church. "Solo Flight Episcopalians - single, divorced and widowed of all ages - have been gathering for a weekend of personal and spiritual growth, fellowship, networking, worship, outreach, evangelism, and fun for two decades," noted Dr. Kay Collier McLaughlin, founder of Solo Flight Ministries With Single Adults and Solo Flight Conferences. "This year, we are discerning together where God is calling The Episcopal Church in general and Solo Flight in particular in terms of ministry with single adults, and if the Solo Flight ministry for single adults continues." The 2010 Solo Flight National Conference for Single Adults will be September 3-6 at the Roslyn Retreat Center, Richmond, Virginia. Click here for details!
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The Revised Standard Lectionary
Year C
RCL
The Lessons Appointed for Use on
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 16, 2010
THE COLLECT
The Readings
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Retreats and Pilgrimages....outside our Diocese
Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Fr. Ray Waldon, Canonically resident in the central Gulf Coast but currently the Priest In Charge of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Talladega is leading a spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land December 1-9. The trip is open to the public and will run about $2800 per person all inclusive from Pensacola or Mobile. Father Waldon says the pilgrimage will include stops at the major Christian sites of Israel including Bethlehem, Cana, the Garden, and a boat ride on the Dead Sea. Pilgrims will also visit major Jewish historical sites like Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered and Megiddo. The Muslim Dome of the Rock will also be visited and is the site of where Abraham was the sacrifice Isaac. Limited seating is still available by calling St. Peter's at 256-362-2505. During the fall, pilgrims will meet with Father Waldon to learn a few key phrases in Hebrew and to see videos of the Holy Land. This is a non denominational pilgrimage arranged by Friendship Tours.
How to Calm the Storm
The Addictions Recovery Ministry of the Diocese of Louisiana
announces its 27th annual weekend for women and men who are or wish to be in recovery. The weekend will take place at the Conference Center
in Robert, Louisiana, August 6-8, 2010.
When life happens -
tough economic times, health issues, relationship challenges, job loss, legal
problems - even near death experiences - there is a way to deal with it
gracefully! Come and find out how to use a 12 step program of recovery
to, "Deal with Life on Life's Terms" using the "Wonder Key" to live a
life in Grace as a Christian in recovery. Download the brochure
Leadership Marks for Creating and Growing Vital Congregations
The Steering Committee from Province IV has assembled speakers and workshop presenters for this congregational development conference. For more information and registration, please go to www.marksofleadership.org
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"Pay It Forward" Campaign Continues
The Commission on Cursillo Ministry of the Episcopal Gary Moore presents campaign to Cursillistas at recent Ultreya  | Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast continues its campaign to strengthen the 4th Day experience of all Cursillistas and to support those who wish to participate in future weekend retreats. Join with your support helping Cursillo become, with God's help, a self-sustaining ministry in our Diocese-yes, as we "Pay-It-Forward". With Time, Talent and/or Treasure, or Tł as we call it, there's a way for everyone to invest in this highly successful ministry. While we may have different individual gifts, we all have time, talent, or treasure to invest in Cursillo.
More information here!
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Upcoming events around the diocese
Please go to the online calendar for all Diocesan events
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St. Christopher's, Pensacola announces Summer Serenade 2010 Concert Schedule
Submitted by Norman Vickers, St. Christopher's, Pensacola
The Al Martin Group plays June 23rd  | The fourth season of St. Christopher's Summer Serenade will begin on Wednesday June 2
and continue each Wednesday through July 28, 2010. This fun jazz-oriented summer concert series is an outreach function of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church.
Read more about this rain or shine event!
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Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Cindy McCrory
E-Communications Director
Coastline/Around the Diocese Editor
Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
coastline@diocgc.org
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