News from the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast September 10, 2010
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Commission on World Mission
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2011 dates announced for the Diocesan Construction Mission to the Dominican Republic
The Commission on World Mission has designated the following dates for the next Diocesan Construction Mission to the Dominican Republic:
Departure: Saturday March 19, 2011
Return: Sunday March 27, 2011
The team will be returning to the church of San Andres in Santo Domingo to continue its project of building new pews. Click here for details and the application
NOTE: Members of the Commission on World Mission will meet Monday, September 13th, at 10:30 am in the Diocesan office.
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Trinity, Atmore
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Trinity, Atmore parishioner featured in the Pensacola News Journal and Mobile Press Register
Submitted by Bonnie Latino, Coastline Communicator
Atmore artist becomes reluctant 'fashionista' when her recycled jewelry makes cover of Vogue Italia
By Thomas Harrison
Mobile Press Register
Imagine her surprise.
Atmore artist Kathleen Nowak Tucci says she was astonished when her
recycled rubber necklace wound up on the slender neck of an
haute-couture model posing for what would become a controversial cover
for the high-fashion magazine Vogue Italia. Full article here
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Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores
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"Harp and Psalm and Story"
Join the parishioners of Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores for "Harp and Psalm
and Story" featuring the Rev. Joanna Seibert, MD, on Saturday,
September 18, 2010 from 10 am until 2 pm.
Download the poster and Dr. Seibert's bio
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St. John the Baptist, Wewahitchka
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Dog Show!
St.
John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Wewahitchka, Florida will present
its Annual Dog Show on October 2, 2010. The registration
fee is $5 per dog. All dogs must bring proof of up-to-date shots, and be on a leash. Registration starts at 8:00 am.
There will be trophies for all first
place categories: Best in Show, Best Trained, Cutest, Most Original
Costume, Cutest Ugly Dog, Most Patriotic, and Best Hunting Dog. Other
prizes include valuable veterinary services. Hot dogs, soft drinks, and
other refreshments will be available. All proceeds benefit the local
SPCA.
For more information call Jonie Townsend at 850-899-5495.
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Church of the Redeemer, Mobile
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The Artist's Corner
Opening reception for the next art exhibit will be Sunday, September 12, at 3 pm. Artists showing are Mary Rodning and Derald Eastman.
Noah's Park Pet Carnival set for October 2 at Redeemer, Mobile
Fun for pets and their humans! Noah's Park Pet Carnival will take place on Saturday, October 2, at Church of the Redeemer in Mobile. The carnival will feature
$5 5X7 "Pet Photos with St. Francis," $5 "Doggie Driver" Photos, Spotted
Dog Cafe (food for people and homemade, gourmet entrees and desserts for
dogs), Pink Poodle Salon, and a Silent Auction of over 25 gift baskets from
which to choose. The Animal Rescue Foundation will offer cat and dog
adoptions and South Alabama Cage Bird Society will also attend. All
proceeds will benefit the St. Francis Guild, Redeemer's Animal
Ministry. Download the poster!
Blessing of the Animals set for October 3
 Join us in recognizing our special companions as we remember St. Francis and his ministry to animals. Bring your pet(s) to our annual Blessing of the Animals service which will be held in the St. Francis Garden (or
under cover in case of rain). All animals are welcome
or, if unable to attend, may be represented by a personal item or photo of your pet. Special prayers will also be offered for lost, sick or deceased pets. Please
respect others and leash or crate your pet.
Redeemer is located on the
corner of Cody and Hitt Road in Mobile, AL. www.redeemerepiscopal.org
For more information, call 251-639-1948.
An evening of fine wine...good food...and great art will be presented by the  Episcopal Church of the Redeemer and Red or
White Wine and Gourmet Center on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 6 - 8
pm.
The event will feature a wine tasting of 8 country French wines, Hors d'oeuvres, local artists and an art raffle.
$30 individual or $50 couple. Tickets available at church office or
www.redeemerwinetasting.eventbrite.com until October 9, 2010.
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer is located on 7125 Hitt Road, Mobile
AL (corner of Cody & Hitt) Call for more information:
251.639.1948 Download the poster
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St. Paul's Chapel, Magnolia Springs
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Market Days scheduled for November 5-6
November
5 and 6, 2010, are the dates for the Seventh Annual Market Days at
St. Paul's in Magnolia Springs, an historic riverside community in
Baldwin County. From 9am to 3pm on Friday and Saturday, the St.
Paul's Market will include the delectable delights of St. Paul's All
Day Bakery, Luncheons at the Food Court, timesaving delicious frozen
handmade casseroles, the fantastic Church Pantry (with home canned
goods, Christmas Cards and much more), dozens of indoor and outdoor
vendors offering everything from fine art to custom pottery and hand
painted furniture! All funds raised by St. Paul's during Market Days
benefit the preservation of the historic chapel and the church's
programs.
For more information, call Adelynn Boudin
251-610-8510
or 251-928-9584.
Check our website for beautiful photos of our
historic chapel. Save the dates now!
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St. John's, Mobile
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EASY PARKING FOR JAGS GAMES 
Type caption text here. | As the University of South
Alabama begins its second football season, Saint John's Men of the
Church will again offer parking spots. The parking lot is less than four
blocks from the Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The location makes for easy
access to the stadium and a quick getaway after the game. Parking will
begin approximately two hours prior to kickoff and will last until all
spaces are filled. Parking will cost ten dollars per game.
Season parking passes may be purchased allowing you the opportunity to
save a space near the stadium. Season passes are $60 dollars. Checks
must be made out to St. John's Episcopal Church. For more information
please call the church at 479-5474. St. John's is located at 1707 Government St. in Mobile, Al.
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Disaster Response Coordinator
Emergency Preparedness Plans....does your parish have one in place? |
 The following article is the third in a series of
articles that highlight what parishes and institutions are doing in our
diocese to prepare for disaster, especially hurricanes. Thank you to Sally Green
of Wilmer Hall, David Owens of St Paul's, Daphne, the Rev. Greg Hein of St Judes, Niceville, and the Rev. Ken Cumbie of
St Luke's, Mobile.
Submitted by Eugene Johnston, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
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St. Jude's Disaster Response Plan created after parishioner's tragedy
The Rev. Gregory Hein  |
The Rev. Gregory Hein, Rector of St. Jude's, Niceville, writes about a recent incident concerning a parishioner's accident that prompted him to put an emergency response plan into place at his parish. Read the details here
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Episcopal Relief and Development
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More Stories and Voices through Episcopal Relief & Development's New Blog
On September 9, Episcopal Relief & Development launched its new blog.
With regular contributors, a more user-friendly layout and stories
directly from the field, the blog will help deepen the organization's
relationships with its supporters and partners worldwide.
Link to the ERD Blog
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Commission on Cursillo
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The next Cursillo will take place November 4-7, 2010 at Beckwith Camp and Conference Center.
Pilgrim application
Coastal Pilgrims website
The 2010 National Cursillo Conference will be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, October 28-31. The Keynote speaker is the Rev. Frank E. Wismer
III, a priest serving in the Diocese of Connecticut and author
of two published meditation guides for the Cursillo community.
Brochure and registration.
National Episcopal Cursillo website
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Commission on the Environment and the Integrity of Creation
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Episcopal Church joins 10.10.10 movement
The Global Work Party to cut carbon emissions
Share your activities and ideas at www.350.org
 [September
9, 2010] Mark October 10, 2010 - 10.10.10 - on your calendar as a day
to build community, have fun and cut carbon emissions.
Michael
Schut, Episcopal Church Officer for Environmental/Economic Affairs,
says that individuals, families, neighborhoods, congregations, schools,
dioceses - communities of all kinds and sizes - can make a positive
impact on the future by participating in the international Global Work
Party movement on 10.10.10.
So far the Global Work Party, sponsored by 350.org, lists 1214 actions planned in 117 countries. To join an already scheduled work party, or to register one, visit www.350.org.
Schut
explained the significance of "350" as "350 parts per million (ppm) is
what scientists say is the safe upper limit of carbon in the atmosphere.
The current level is 390 ppm. To return to 350 ppm, we need to cut our
carbon emissions."
Schut offers some activities to consider for 10.10.10
- Install weather-stripping, efficient lighting and more insulation in your parish and your home;
- Plant trees;
- Harvest community gardens to demonstrate local food solutions;
- Organize a carpool/bike to church Sunday;
- Host a bike-repair workshop or install bike racks outside your church;
- Paint your roof white to cool off without air-conditioning;
- Organize a discussion on the environment with your congregation, youth group, and others;
- Ring bells 350 times.
Resources and ideas for observing 10.10.10 are here: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/109350_123831_ENG_HTM.htm
and http://www.350.org/
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Green Tips from the Commission on the Environment and the Integrity of Creation
Editor's note....NEW!! Look for "Green Tips" in each issue of The Coastline provided by the Commission
on the Environment and the Integrity of Creation, with special thanks to
Lella Lowe of Church of the Redeemer.
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If water runs off your lawn
easily, split your watering time into shorter periods to allow for better
absorption.
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Check the root zone of your
lawn or garden for moisture before watering using a spade or trowel. If it's
still moist two inches under the soil surface, you still have enough water.
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Water your lawn and garden in the morning or evening when
temperatures are cooler to minimize evaporation.
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Coming up in the Troy area....
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Commission on Youth Ministries
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Hi it's Zac Russell. As a member of our Diocesan
Commission on Youth Ministries, I attended a meeting August 28th
where we discussed many things concerning the future of our diocesan-wide
youth. We talked briefly of new beginnings, Happening, and the
Episcopal Youth Event, including their faults and where they are
possibly heading in the near future. However the bulk of our time was
spent ironing out the details concerning a new youth program called 4
Corners. 4 corners is a quarterly held lock-in for high school students
full of worship, games, singing, food, and fellowship. The first one
will be held November 6-7 at Saint Paul's in Daphne. The registration
deadline is Friday, October 15th and the cost is $30.
Further details and registration forms will be available soon.
In His Service,
Zac Russel
St. Peter's, Bon Secour
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Calendar
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Commission, Clergy and Board Meetings
Commission Chairs, please email both Carmen Kimmons and the Coastline Editor with your meeting dates, times, and locations. Thanks.
(All times are listed in Central Standard Time)
See all events on the online google calendar here
For downloadable posters and forms, click here
Download this listing
Clergy Conference
September 12-14, 2010
Beckwith Camp and Conference Center
Clergy, please call Rhona at Beckwith to make your room reservation
251-928-7844
Commission on World Mission
September 13, 2010
10:30 am
Duvall Center (Diocesan Office)
Pensacola
Fresh Start
September 16, 2010
10:00 am
Duvall Center (Diocesan Office)
Pensacola
Commission on Prison Ministry
September 20, 2010
10:00 am
Duvall Center (Diocesan Office)
Pensacola
Beckwith Board of Directors Meeting
September 21, 2010
2:00 pm
Beckwith Camp and Conference Center
Fairhope
Commission on Communications
September 21
5:30 - 7 pm
Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile
Clergy Conference Committee
September 28, 2010
10:00 am
Duvall Center (Diocesan office)
Pensacola
Planned Giving Webinar
October 6, 2010
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Watch on your computer (PC or MAC)
Please call Jim Murphy at 800-697-2858 for materials and instructions.
Events
September 12
First Responders Service and Lunch
Trinity, Atmore
11 am, lunch following
September 12
Opening Reception
Featured artists: Mary Rodning and Derald Eastman
The Artist Place
Church of the Redeemer, Mobile
3 pm
September 16
Men's Supper
St. Paul's, Foley
6-8 pm
September 18
Harp and Psalm and Story
Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores
10 am - 2 pm
Click here for details
September 19
St. Matthew's Day Celebration
St. Matthew's, Chipley
9 am Service
10 am Feast and Entertainment
September 25
Ecumenical Prayer Service for the Gulf of Mexico
St. Augustine of Canterbury, Navarre
6 pm
Public invited!
September 26
Fine Arts Series Concert
Lopez-Tabor Violin-Piano
St. Luke's, Marianna
4 pm Reception to follow
Click here for details
October 9
Annual Draw-down and Silent Auction
St. John the Evangelist, Robertsdale
6 pm
Download the poster
October 16 BBQ & Blues Church of the Advent, Lillian October 21
Men's Supper All men of the diocese are invited!
St. Paul's, Foley
6:30 - 8 pm
October 22-24
Art of Contemplative Parenting Retreat
Beckwith Camp and Conference Center
More information here
October 24 Fine Arts Series Concert:
featuring The Chordsmen, a barbershop group
St. Luke's, Marianna
4 pm Reception to follow
Click here for details
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Some reading for you.....
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Online: Spiritual Reflections
From Forward Day by Day
 Reading for Advent
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From the Episcopal News Service
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Bishops to meet September 16-12
The House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church will meet in Phoenix, AZ (Diocese of AZ) September 16 - 21. Among the major topics to be discussed are immigration, congregational development, and evangelism.
The Episcopal Church joins October 3 National Day of Prayer
for healing in the Gulf of Mexico
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9, 2010] The Episcopal Church is joining other religious denominations
and groups in calling for a national day of prayer and action for the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday, October 3.
Called
"Seeking God's Grace for the Gulf: A Day of Worship, Reflection and
Healing," the effort is led by the National Council of Churches (NCC)
Eco-Justice Working Group.
"The National Day of Prayer is a way
for all of us to remember the tragedy of the oil spill, and to pray for
the healing of the Gulf Coast," explained Michael Schut,
Episcopal Church Officer for Environmental/Economic Affairs. "It's also
an opportunity to pray for the healing of our own grief connected to
such extensive ecological and economic damage, and to advocate for
stronger regulation of oil drilling operations."
Environmental resources from the Episcopal Church:
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/119103_123121_ENG_HTM.htm
Educational resources, prayers and suggested actions:
http://www.nccecojustice.org/oilspill/seekinggodsgrace.php
Presiding officers, Executive Council member urge congregations to study the Anglican Covenant
By Matthew Davies, September 03, 2010
 [Episcopal News Service]
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, House of Deputies
President Bonnie Anderson and Executive Council member Rosalie Simmonds
Ballentine are calling on all Episcopal congregations to engage in
discussion of the proposed Anglican Covenant at some time during the next two years.
The Episcopal Church leaders suggested in a Sept. 3 letter that congregations consider organizing a discussion group on the
covenant during Advent (2010 or 2011) or Lent (2011 or 2012) or at
another time before General Convention in 2012.
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Opinion.... from Episcopal Life Online
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"A maybe-truth that happens to agree with one's predispositions and fears
is more satisfying than an actual-truth that requires one to think
again." Tom Ehrich, writer, church consultant and Episcopal priest
 [Episcopal News Service]
Everyone seems to have a solution for "restoring" America.
Take power away from liberal intellectuals, say some, and put "ordinary" people in charge.
Or make this a white-run, Christian nation.
Or insist on leaders who are intelligent and informed.
Or stop wasting American lives in pointless wars.
Or honor truth-telling and stop allowing ideologues to finance phony "research" to serve their interests.
Or restore traditional marriage and family life.
Or allow new forms of marriage and family.
Complete article in Episcopal Life Online
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Episcopal Public Policy Network
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Speaking Out
Issue advocacy and the Episcopal Public Policy Network
"God has given us a mission to care for our neighbors and all of
creation. To do so, we must put aside our narrow self-interest to heal
the hurting, fill the hungry, set the captives free, and bind up the
wounds of creation. I invite you to join in that mission as we advocate
for government policies that serve justice, peace, and the dignity of
all." - Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori
By Mary Getz, Online Communications officer for EPPN
Traveling around the country on behalf of the Episcopal Public Policy
Network for the last six years, one of the most frequent comments that I
heard was, "I didn't even realize that the Episcopal Church did
advocacy!"
We certainly do! The EPPN is a network of justice-seeking
Episcopalians across the country who are committed to the active
ministry of public policy advocacy. The EPPN does this advocacy work in
partnership with the Episcopal Church's Office of Government Relations.
When people find out that the church is involved in issue advocacy, a barrage of questions usually follows. Read these FAQ
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Scholarships available through The Episcopal Church
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[August 17, 2010] Applications are now being accepted for the Fall
awarding of more than 60 scholarships from The Episcopal Church.
Specific scholarships are available for ethnic communities along with
other particular wide-ranging eligibility for education and training.
For details of the application process, a list of scholarships available, and eligibility requirements of a candidate, click here.
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ECVA Exhibit
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New exhibit online, new call for entries
Curator's Statement:
In this exhibition, the
third in our Baptismal Covenant series, artists were invited 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."
The
resulting exhibition articulates the inherent tension between care for
ourselves, our own families and communities, and a respectful concern for
the broader community of faiths, cultures, and the environment. Each image
calls us to a broader world view, inviting us to see ourselves as part of
a larger whole and to act upon that understanding.
We invite you to sit
with these images and see what response awakens within you.
Diane Walker
Curator
New call for entries! Deadline is November 7, 2010
Click here for details
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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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