News from the Episcopal
Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast June 23, 2010
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notes and corrections from the last issue...
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Last week's story on St. Andrews, Panama City: The Rev.
Dr. Margaret Shepard is Priest-in-Charge of St. Andrew's,
Panama City, and not Interim Rector; photos were taken by Juan Merentez,
SAMS missionary to
Belize
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Check this page on our website for daily news updates on the oil spill, cleanup, and pastoral resources.
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Greetings!
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It has been seven months since our longtime diocesan
newspaper, The Coastline, ceased printing due to printing expenses and
industry trends. Since then, our e-newsletters have become much more
than events "Around the Diocese." The newsletters present everything the
former print version offered, including national church news, diocesan
news, clergy news, and  photographs.
During our current oil crisis, our diocesan website and e-news have become primary news sources for Episcopal Communicators around our country and abroad. The rapport between our diocese and many others has given literal meaning to the
COASTLINE name in addition to its
historical context. So, after giving a few months of respect to the presumed death of the hard copy news, we have returned to the title COASTLINE, the familiar name of
what was always our primary news source in the diocese. It is meet and right so to do.
Have
a safe Fourth. Thank you for
reading.
Peace.
Cindy McCrory
Director of Communications,
Editor, The Coastline
coastline@diocgc.org
Please note: The COASTLINE will be bi-weekly through August. The
diocesan calendar is significantly slower in July and August. But you won't miss
anything! E-postcards will be sent as needed to get short-term
information to
you.
Do you
know....
- you can read archived copies of our
e-newsletters...click here!
- you
can read the *2009 print versions of The Coastline, too! Click here!
*prior year issues will added shortly Header image: Boom workers spend Father's Day laying protective boom in Mobile Bay Photo by Cindy McCrory
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This Sunday
| The Revised Standard Lectionary
Year C
RCL
The Lessons Appointed for Use on
The
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
June 27, 2010
THE COLLECT
Almighty God, you have built your
Church upon the
foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the
chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit
by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Readings
Bulletin Inserts
**Oil Spill Bulletin Inserts by ERD
(this insert may be used at any time; photo chosen for the insert is from the coastline photo gallery)
Liturgy Toolbox
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Prayer Vigils for the Gulf offered across the diocese
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Fr. Thomas Heard, Rector of St. John's, Mobile, leads the congregation in a prayer service, "For the Beauty of the Earth, a Christian Vigil in Thanksgiving and Lamentation for Our Planet Home"  |
On Thursday, June 17, 2010, several churches in the diocese
participated in "VIGILance 2010", an ecumenical National Prayer Vigil
for The Stewardship of God's Earth with a special emphasis on the Gulf
Coast and the oceans and waterways of the earth. The vigil was initiated
by St. John's Episcopal Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, whose
rector, The Rev. Paul S. Winton, called for the vigil to occur at the
same hour across the nation. Several churches in our Diocese
participated.
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St. John's, Mobile hosts Coffee Haus, raises money for ERD
Submitted by Eugene Johnston, St. John's
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St. John's, Mobile, hosted a Coffee Haus on Friday evening, June 18,
2010. Complete with music and the Bishop's Blend coffee beans, the
event raised several hundred dollars for Episcopal Relief and
Development's program for buying goats, chickens and geese for third
world village families.
Photos courtesy of Eugene Johnston
More photos here
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Holy Nativity, Panama City, holds successful English Tea fundraiser
By Suzanne Grossman and submitted by Madge Smith, Holy Nativity, Panama City
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Panama City, FL - A
wonderful time was had by all who
attended Holy Nativity's 14th English Tea and Fashion Show on Saturday,
June 5th. Proceeds from the event were donated to three local
charities, The Council on Aging, Anchorage Children's Home, and The
Mission to help them in their efforts to provide
services to local people. We are very blessed to have such dedicated
members of Holy Nativity, who provided the delicious home made cakes
and sandwiches that were enjoyed by all the attendees, the models who
showed off the cloths with great aplomb, the ladies who decorated the
tables with their lovely china, and those who worked behind the
scenes. Without these wonderful members of Holy Nativity donating of
their time and talents we would not be able to provide every penny
collect to these wonderful charities'. With God's grace we hope Holy
Nativity will be able in the future to continue this worthwhile event.
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Kanuga Liturgical Arts Conference features artist from our diocese
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Sally Boom, former chair of diocesan Liturgical Commission, will be an instructor at the August Liturgical Arts Conference at Kanuga Camp and Conference Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina the week of August 22-27, 2010. Among the several courses offered during the week, Sally will be teaching Canvaswork Sampler - Art Nouveau Style. This class will be for all levels of expertise from
beginner to those who have been stitching for years.
Sally Boomre. | Educated at the College of Arts and Crafts and the
University of California at Berkeley, Sally Boom has taught all
levels of canvas embroidery, silk and metal thread embroidery, canvas
painting, color and design. With a special interest in church needlework, she has
designed kneelers, taught classes and consulted for churches and other
groups throughout the Southeast for the past 35 years.
More about the course
Full conference details here
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St. Francis, Dauphin Island, newsletter editor opinion featured in Episcopal News
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A View of the Oil Spill from Dauphin Island
by John Porter, St. Francis, Dauphin Island
John Porter  | [Episcopal News Service]
As I sit here writing this piece from my home on Dauphin Island, a
barrier island off the coast Mobile, Alabama, in the Gulf of Mexico, I
can look across the salt marsh to the entrance to Bayou Heron, where an
oil containment boom stretches across the entrance.
This boom is an effort to keep the Deep Horizon oil spill from
entering the bayou and killing the grasses. Maybe a pelican will fly by
diving for fish, followed by one or more laughing gulls, attempting to
steal his catch. Or maybe a black skimmer will glide silently across
the surface of the water, skimming small fish to take back to the young
in the nest. As I watch this, I am inclined to reflect on the thoughts
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori recently expressed: "We are all connected, and
there is no escape; our common future depends on how we care for the
rest of the natural world."
This is so true, and it is so evident here on Dauphin Island.
Read this in its entirety
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Events Around the Diocese
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June 23rd
Summer Serenade Concert
St. Christopher's, Pensacola
6:30
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church continues its Summer Serenade Series
by featuring popular pianist Al Martin group on Wednesday June 23. The
event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be held on the church lawn at 3200 N. 12th avenue. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, food and drink if desired. There will be sandwiches, snacks, ice cream and soft drinks available for purchase. In the event of unfavorable weather, the event
will move inside the parish hall.
Al Martin  | Pianist Al Martin returns for the fourth season of Summer Serenade. He
is a native Pensacolian who has starred in local theatrical productions, TV broadcasts at WSRE-TV and regular and casual performances in and around Pensacola. He performs regularly on Saturday evenings at Ragtyme in
downtown Pensacola. Accompanying him for this Summer Serenade performance will
be bass guitarist Craig Granat and drummer Don Tucker.
The Summer Serenade is part of St. Christopher's outreach program. There
is adequate parking at the church. The event is free. For information call
St. Christopher's Church at 433-0074 or visit the website: www.scpen.org.
Click here to see the remaining schedule
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June
26th
Corn Festival at St. John's, Pensacola
10 am - 3 pmFRESH
LOCAL CORN FOR SALE! Buy an ear, buy a dozen, or buy A lunch plate with an ear of hot, buttery cornLOTS OF FUN ACTIVITIES FOR
KIDSPLENTY OF ENTERTAINMENT FOR GROWN UPS. PROFESSIONAL CRAFTERS.
ART EXHIBIT & SALE. DANCE PERFORMANCES. LOCAL VENDORS. PLANT
SALE. RAFFLEDOOR PRIZES GALORE!
Download this flyer
St. John's
401 Live Oak Avenue
Pensacola, FL
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June 26th
Fish Fry at St. Augustine's, Navarre
11 am - 2 pm
Proceeds to go to Episcopal Relief and Development
and the parish of St. Augustine's
The
public is invited to fun, fellowship and fish
on Saturday, June 26, 2010. That's when St. Augustine's Episcopal Church
in Navarre will host its first Fish Fry!
$ 6 a plate for adults; $3 for children
St. Augustine's Navarre is located at
7810 Navarre Parkway in Navarre, next to the Lewis Funeral Home. The
parish has been part of the Navarre community since 1984, and at our
present location since 1985.
For more
information, contact the church office at 850-939-2261 Monday-Thursday
of each week from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
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June 27
Sausage
Cook-off
Beckwith Camp and Conference Center
Proceeds benefit Family
Promise of Baldwin County
3 - 6 pm
This
will be a fun day including music and activities for children as well
as the cook-off.
Tickets for the public are $10.00
Children 6
and under are free.
Each ticket holder will receive 5 coupons
to vote on their favorite team.
Beckwith Camp and Conference Center
(Located
on Co. Rd. 27 South just west of the Fish River Bridge in Fairhope, AL)
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June 27
"With Liberty and Justice for All"
Annual Patriotic Concert performed by
the Warrington Community Chorale
4 pm
Parishioners of St. John's, Warrington are part of this ecumenical choir which will perform in its annual patriotic concert at Warrington Presbyterian Church, 406 South Navy Blvd., in Warrington.
Download this flyer
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June 30
"Bay Prays: A Prayer Vigil for the Gulf Coast"
St. Andrews, Panama City
In response to the Gulf oil spill and with concern for its impact on
the environment and people in our community, St. Andrew's Episcopal
Church will host "Bay Prays: An Ecumenical Prayer Vigil for the Gulf
Coast" on Wednesday, June 30, at 6:30 PM. The public is invited to
attend.
We will meet on the front lawn of the church overlooking Beach Drive.
Parking is available behind the church at 1608 Baker Court. Additional
parking is available in the vacant lot located at the corner of Fairland
Avenue and 10th Street. Signs will be posted to guide you to the front
lawn of the church.
Following the prayer vigil, we invite you to join us in Byrne Hall
(behind the church) for a light meal and a presentation on Gulf World
Marine Park's role in BP's response to helping stranded marine mammals
and sea turtles. Those wishing to join us for the meal and Gulf World
presentation are asked to RSVP to the Church Office at 850-763-7636 by
noon Monday, June 28.
Download this flyer
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July 4
Fourth of July Celebration
St. Andrews, Panama City
The Episcopal Parishes of our area are invited to attend a 4th of July celebration to be held at St. Andrew's, Panama City. Join us on our front lawn on beautiful St. Andrews Bay for music, hot dogs and fireworks. The fun starts at 6:45 PM. Bring a blanket
to sit on. You are welcome to bring your own cooler. The cost is $5.00.
Please call the church by noon, Friday, July 2nd so we will know how many to prepare for (850) 763-7636.
Parking is available on Baker Court.
Download this flyer
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July 1
Famous Fish Fry
St. Peter's, Bon Secour
Start celebrating your 4th of July holiday early
by coming out to Bon Secour for the St. Peter's of Bon Secour Episcopal
Church Fish Fry on Thursday, July 1, 2010 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. We WILL have some
great MULLET! Take the night off from cooking and enjoy
delicious food and some great fellowship!
These ladies and
gentlemen really know how to fry up some great fish and it'll make you
want to come back for more. Again, the mullet is HERE and SAFE to eat!
And what's better than not having to cook, eating some great food and
enjoying some air conditioning on a hot July night? No cleanup! And
don't forget those delicious HOMEMADE desserts! Yummy! As an added
bonus, enjoy the fabulous jazz music of Tom Owen while you eat this
delectable feast of home-style cooking!
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St. Peter's Of Bon Secour Episcopal Church's Fish Fry's are
held the first Thursday of the month May through September at St.
Peters of Bon Secour Episcopal Church starting
at 5:00 p.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m. A
donation of $8.00 per plate is requested. Each
plate includes fried mullet, baked beans, potato salad, slaw, bread, tea
and a delicious homemade dessert. The donations provide for the church's various outreach programs, such
as Ecumenical Ministries, CampBeckwith, Habitat for Humanity
and many others. So come on out for a night off from cooking and help us
support these worthy causes. Get there early so you won't miss out!
For more information please contact:
St
Peter's Episcopal Church
6270 Bon Secour Hwy
Bon Secour, AL
251-949-6254
July 19-23Music and Arts WeekSt. Christopher's Episcopal ChuchPensacolaCALL FOR
YOUNG ACTORS FOR MUSICAL, K THOUGH 6TH GRADE
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, in association with St. Paul's
Lutheran Church, will host the second annual MUSIC AND ARTS WEEK on July
19
through July 23. All incoming kindergarten through 6th graders are
invited to participate. Preparations for presentation of the children's
Musical, "David and the Giants," a humorous rendition of the David and
Goliath
story will be held that week. Presentation of the musical will be at
St. Christopher's Church, 3200 N. 12th Avenue, on Friday evening July 23
at
7:00 p.m. Classes meet Monday through Friday mornings (July
19-23) from 9:00 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. at St. Christopher's. Fun classes will include singing,
drama, instruments, arts & crafts, games and Bible study. A
nutritious
snack will be served mid-morning. The week is free for participants but
a $5.00 donation for supplies would be appreciated. Early
auditions for two main speaking parts, David and Saul, will be
held Sunday July 11 in the choir room at St. Christopher's from 11:30
a.m.to 1:30 p.m. Auditions for the three other smaller parts will be
on Monday
July 19th, in association with the beginning of Music and Arts Week. For
information, early registration application, call Sammie Tucker,
Music Director at St. Christopher's, 433-0074 or e-mail Sammie@scpen.org.
St. Christopher's website is www.scpen.org.
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Happening #52 postponed
Happening
#52 (originally planned
for August 6-8, 2010) has been postponed until Spring of 2011 due to
lack of participation. Please contact Happening Chair, Heather Mills,
at hmkiwi@gmail.comor Vanessa Riutta, at cgcyouth@diocgc.org with any
questions.
"Please be on the look-out for information on how
you can help with the growth of this ministry. Peace be with you all!" -
Vanessa 850-434-7337
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Vacation Bible School offerings
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VBS Page set up on the website
A
listing of VBS offerings around the diocese may be found on the diocesan website here. The page is updated as more
information comes in from churches. VBS directors or clergy, please
email your VBS information to coastline@diocgc.org if you wish to be on the list. Thanks.
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Employment
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St.
Monica's, Cantonment has opening for organist/choir director
St.
Monica's, Cantonment, FL is searching for an organist/choir director.
This position consists of one Choir practice per week and one Sunday
Service. Please contact St. Monica's at 850-937-0001 or by email:
office@stmonicas.gccox.com.
The
applicant may also call or email Fr. Milledge Baker @ 251-359-7677; frmilledge@gmail.com.
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Books
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EBAR PICK
 "Holy Women Holy Men - Celebrating the Saints," Kivar
cover, 800 pages, c. June 2010, $30.
[Church Publishing] Fully
revised and expanded, this new work is the first major revision of the
liturgical calendar of the Episcopal Church in more than 40 years! It is
the official revision of Lesser Feasts and Fasts and authorized by the
2009 General Convention. All commemorations in Lesser Feasts and Fasts
have been retained, and many new ones added. Three scripture readings
(instead of current two) are provided for all minor holy days.
Additional new material includes a votive mass of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, many more ecumenical commemorations, plus a proper for space
exploration.
To order, please visit Episcopal Books and Resources
online at www.episcopalbookstore.org, or call
800-903-5544.
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Summer Clearance SALE!
Over
100 of our pamphlets, book, and
booklets are on sale as we clean our warehouse. Enjoy our best prices of the season.
Browse now!
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National Church News
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Episcopal
Church Economic Justice Loan Committee
provides funding for mission, ministry of the
Church
Revolving
pool of $7 million available for investment
[June 23, 2010] Funds are available for
mortgages, small business loans, community economic development,
affordable housing, job creation and other avenues for the mission and
ministry of The Episcopal Church through the Economic Justice Loan
Funds, administered by the Economic Justice Loan Committee (EJLC).
Established
in 1988 through Resolution C030 by General Convention and in 1989 by
The Episcopal Church Executive Council, EJLC administers a loan
portfolio of $7 million in Church assets. Loans, usually between
$150,000 to $350,000, are granted for a term of three to five years to
organizations; individuals are not eligible for the EJLC loans.
"The
funds are used to provide credit to institutions who may not qualify in
the regular markets, but who have worthy community development goals and
projects, including housing, social services, childhood education and
small business development," explained Margareth Crosnier de Bellaistre,
Episcopal Church Director of Investment Management and Banking. "EJLC
does not lend directly to the end-users of the funds. Rather, we lend
only to financial intermediaries. They, in turn, re-lend to
organizations, groups and individuals with appropriate economic justice
development goals and programs."
Full story here
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The Executive Council of The Episcopal
Church has issued a a message to all in the Episcopal Church following
the conclusion of its three-day meeting at the
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum Heights, MD.
Read it here
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"A
Report of Mission and Resources '09 of The Episcopal Church," focusing
on the mission and programs of the Church Center,
is now available online here.
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More
Episcopal news and resources
can be found @ Episcopal Life Online
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SOLO FLIGHT: "One is a Whole Number"
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 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.
Full details here
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ECVA call for entries
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CALL
FOR ENTRIES: JUSTICE AND PEACE
DEADLINE: AUGUST 15
In
this
exhibition, the third in our Baptismal Covenant series, we
invite
you as artists to respond to these lines from the covenant:
"Will
you strive for justice and peace among all people,
and respect the dignity of every human being?
I will, with God's help."
Though
our call to justice and peace flows directly from
Jesus' prime commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves,
it is
surely not unique to Episcopalians, or even to Christianity:
a
concern for justice and peace, and compassion which is the
root of
that concern, are common to all faith traditions.
And
yet, despite our common call to compassion, the
indignities of war and injustice are experienced daily
throughout
the world without regard as to nation or faith.
More about this call for entries
ECVA website
Current exhibition
The mission of The Episcopal Church and
Visual Arts (ECVA)
is to
encourage artists, individuals, congregations, and
scholars to
engage the visual arts in the spiritual life of the
church. ECVA
values the significance of visual imagery in spiritual
formation
and the development of faith, and creates programs to
support
those who are engaged in using the visual arts in
spiritual life.
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Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks
be to God.
Cindy
McCrory
Editor, The Coastline
Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
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