News from the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast September 23, 2010
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The Green Sheet
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No August/September Green Sheet was published.
July/August 2010 - letter size
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Greetings!
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Very busy fall ahead! Make a commitment to drive a little bit to some of these great events planned around the diocese. Thanks for reading.
Peace.
Cindy McCrory
Director of Communications
Editor, The Coastline
coastline@diocgc.org
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Header image:
From the archives.... "Golf Cart Girls" from #138 Cursillo. Photo by Cindy McCrory
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The Revised Standard Lectionary
Year C
RCL
The Lessons
Appointed for Use on
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 26, 2010
THE COLLECT
O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in
showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we,
running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly
treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Readings
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The House of Bishops concludes fall gathering
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[Episcopal News Service] The House of Bishops, concluding its Sept.
16-21 fall gathering in Phoenix, Arizona, has issued a pastoral letter
and a "theological resource"on immigration, pledged to support a
major fund drive to aid the rebuilding of the Episcopal Church in
Haiti and reaffirmed their support of the Millennium Development
Goals.
The bishops also passed a "mind of the house" resolution calling on
one of their colleagues to resign. As of 10 p.m EDT, Diocese of
Pennsylvania Bishop Charles Bennison had not officially responded to
his fellow bishops' request to "tender his immediate and unconditional
resignation."
Full story here
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Diocesan "Episcomall" to launch October 1
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By The Rev. Ray Buchanon, Rector
Church of the Redeemer, Mobile
 On October 1, 2010, EPISCOMALL will open for sales.
What is EPISCOMALL? It is the brain-child of Mark Roberts, a
communicant of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Mobile, and an owner of
Epiphany Development. EPISCOMALL is an online mall under the auspices
of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast wherein congregations within
the diocese can each have their own store.
So.... how does this work?
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Murray House
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Murray House cordially invites you to their "Open House", Saturday, October 16th from 9am to 6pm. Everyone is welcome to attend this special event and tour Our Own
Beautiful Assisted Living Facility. There will be refreshments and door
prizes. If you would like to come and you need transportation, please
call 432-2272.
Murray House is located at 1257 Government Street in Mobile, Al.
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Christ the King, Santa Rosa
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The Ecumenical Choir of Walton County will present a concert featuring
"An Americana Songbook" on Sunday, September 26 at 3:00 pm and Monday,
September 27 at 7 pm. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the
Lighthouse Family Retreat, a ministry that serves families in the
communities along 30A who have children with cancer. The concert will be
held at Christ the King Episcopal Church located at 480 N. County
HIghway 393 (1/2 mile N of Hwy 98), Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459.
Click here for more details and to download the poster
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St. Andrews, Mobile
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St. Andrews' Annual BBQ and Trash and Treasure Sale
St. Andrews, Mobile, will once again host its annual
BBQ and Trash and Treasure sale on Oct 9, 2010. Come enjoy our delicious "Soon to be World
Renowned" BBQ Ribs & Chicken! The bake sale will also be available featuring Phyllis' famous pound cake. And don't forget our Trash and Treasure sale! This event is at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Staples Rd. Mobile, Al.
from 10:00 A.M. till 2:00 P.M. Come early because they run out of ribs and chicken every year. EAT IN OR TAKE OUT!
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St. Andrews, Panama City
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Fourth Annual Rummage Sale now a two day event!
Submitted by Joni Yon, Coastline Communicator
St. Andrews, Panama City
On October 1 (8am-1-pm) & October 2 (7am-2pm) We
are holding a unique 2 day event @ St.
Andrews, Panama
City.
In honor of transplant recipient Lee Yon, we are holding our
4th Annual Rummage Sale (LOTS of great bargains!) BOTH days. Saturday, Dr. Margaret Shepard will hold a Blessing of the Animals Service on
our beautiful front lawn (10 am), and the gospel group Golden Rose Music
Ministry will be performing! Pulled pork plates will be available for
purchase both days, curtesy of Smokin' Butts. It promises to be a
fabulous day. All proceeds benefit the National Foundation for
Transplants, a non-profit organization. For more info, go to www.transplants.org ,click
on "Patients We Help" and search for Lee Yon, or contact Joni Yon @
(850)541-3461.
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St. John's, Mobile
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EASY PARKING FOR JAGS GAMES 
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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St. Monica's, Cantonment
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All-in-one
Flu shots will be given at St. Monica's Episcopal Church on Sunday,
October 3rd 2010. Time 9 am to 1 pm. Bring Medicare or insurance
cards. If Blue Cross Blue Shield is your primary carrier call them to
send you a coupon for the shots. Otherwise if you are insured by other
carriers (accepted) you just need your ID card & picture ID. Cost
is $30 without insurance. The public is invited. For more information,
call the church office at 937-0001.
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St. Paul's, Mobile
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St. Paul's Thrift Shop's 7th Annual Holiday Shoppe
Kick off your holiday shopping at St. Paul's Thrift Shop's 7th Annual Holiday Shoppe.
New and "gently used" treasures will be presented for
sale...Collectibles, Religious items, Jewelry, Furniture,
Ladies-Men-Children's Boutiques, Art Gallery, Seaside, Home and Holiday
Décor, and many more surprises.
Baked goods and other delicious homemade items will also be
available. Great time to purchase your Thanksgiving desserts and
goodies!
An exciting preview Gala will be held on Friday, November 19th from
6:00 to 8:00pm at the Life Center at St. Paul's, Daphne. Tickets are
$15.00 each and go on sale Sunday, October 10th in the courtyard between
church services or you may contact the Thrift Shop at 626-6102 for more
information. Gala ticket price includes light hors d'oeuvres, two
beverages, complimentary glass and early bird shopping! Limited number
of tickets available, so buy early!
Both events will take place in the Life Center at St. Paul's, Daphne.
Friday, November 19 6pm-8pm Gala (Tickets $15)
Saturday, November 20 9am-3pm Free Shopping/Parking
Sunday, November 21 9am-2pm Free Shopping/Parking
See you at the Holiday Shoppe!
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Deadlines and reservations
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Beckwith Camp and Conference Center urges those interested in the ECW Conference and/or the Art of Contemplative Parenting Conference to get registration forms in asap.
The conference takes place October 8-10.
Download the brochure and registration form here. Call Beckwith if you are mailing your application late (after September 22). Send your completed registration form to Beckwith. (Address is below)
The very popular Art of Contemplative Parenting Conference, scheduled for October 22-24, is limited to only 20 participants. If you are interested in going to this conference, it is highly recommended you register soon. Download and complete the registration form and send your completed form to Beckwith. Couples and roommates, please send in your registration forms together.
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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 Diocesan Missions
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Small Church Conference to be held November 13
The Commission on Diocesan Missions announces that the annual Small
Church Conference will be November 13, 2010, at St. Patrick's, Panama
City, FL. This year the conference will concentrate on the Diocesan Five
Year Plan. The popular Roundtable discussion time will have
information on building a website for a small church at little to no
cost, fundraising in tough economic times, and other interesting
topics. Click here for details!
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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
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Commission on the Environment and the Integrity of Creation
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Green Tips from the Commission on the Environment and the Integrity of Creation
If water runs off your lawn easily, split your watering time into shorter periods to allow for better absorption.
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.
Water your lawn and garden in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler to minimize evaporation.
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Episcopal Church joins 10.10.10 movement
The Global Work Party to cut carbon emissions
 Pensacola's "10/10/10 Global Work Party: Mission Transition"
Joins Thousands of Events Across the Planet
10/10/10: World's Largest Day of Practical Action to Fight Climate Change
PENSACOLA - On October 10, people across the planet will join the 10/10/10 Global Work Party, the world's largest day of practical action to fight the climate crisis.
Organizers in Pensacola expect as many as 300 people to attend this free kid-friendly, activityoriented fair to illustrate how each of us can play a part in reducing our carbon footprint. Activities such as making sun tea, organic garden set-up, kids yoga, and eco-games are planned. Guest speakers include environmentalist Christian Wagley, bicyclist Stephen Hyde, and writer and educator Susan Feathers. A highlight of the event will be our fair goers' stand with the 350 banner to show our pledge to work towards reducing our carbon emissions in the coming year. We're sending a simple message to our politicians: we're getting to work, what about you?
The 10/10/10 Global Work Party is being coordinated by the international climate campaign 350.org and 10:10 Global. Photos and video from thousands of simultaneous events across the planet will also be available for the media at 350.org/media.
Who: The public is invited. Community volunteers, Ever'man Natural Foods, Abhaya Yoga Center, Truly Spokin' Bicycles, and Four Leaf Clover Body Therapy will participate.
What: Pensacola's 10/10/10 Global Work Party: Mission Transition
Where: Ever'man Natural Foods Green Space, 315 W. Garden St., Pensacola, FL 32501
When: Sunday, October 10, 2010, 1-4 p.m. ˇ Photos with 350 Banner: 2:30 p.m.
Download the flyer and put it up at your workplace and on your parish bulletin boards!
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 or show up in Pensacola!
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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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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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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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
Click here for the Blessing of the Animals listing (continuously updated)
Download this schedule- as of 09/22/10
Deacons School
September 25
Diocesan Office
Pensacola
Happening Standing Committee
September 25
Diocean Office - Workroom
Pensacola
Clergy Conference Committee
September 28, 2010
10:00 am
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 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
September 26
Ecumenical Choir of Walton County Concert
Christ the King, Santa Rosa Beach
3 pm
Details and poster here
September 27
Ecumenical Choir of Walton County Concert
Christ the King, Santa Rosa Beach
3 pm
Details and poster here
October 1-2
Annual Rummage Sale
St. Andrews', Panama City
8 am - 1 pm October 1
7 am - 2 pm October 2
Details here
October 2, 3
Blessing of the Animals Services and other pet events
are listed on the diocesan website HERE.
Downloadable posters for some of the events are also
available in the listing.
October 9
Annual Draw-down and Silent Auction
St. John the Evangelist, Robertsdale
6 pm
Download the poster
October 15 & 16
The Textures of Autumn Garden Tour:
includes the garden of Church of the Redeemer
9:30 am - 4 pm daily
Click here for more information
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 TWO BARBERSHOP QUARTETS "In-A-Chord" (male) & "Revised Edition" (female)
Both groups are from TALLAHASSEE St. Luke's, Marianna
4 pm Reception to follow
Click here for details
November 4-7
Cursillo
Beckwith Camp and Conference Center
Coastal Pilgrims Website
November 5-6
Seventh Annual Market Days
St. Paul's Chapel, Magnolia Springs
More information here
November 5-6
36th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair
St. Simon's On-the-Sound
Ft. Walton Beach, Fl
More information here
November 12
Organ Concert
Featuring Helen Van Abbema Rodgers
St. James, Fairhope
7:00 pm
More information here
November 13
Arts, Crafts and Gumbo Sale
Trinity, Mobile
9 am - 3 pm
November 13
Small Church Conference
St. Patrick's, Panama City
9:30 am - 2:30pm
More information here
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Some reading for you.....
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EPISCOPAL BOOKS & RESOURCES PICK
"Breathe. See. Nourish. Energize. A Pathway to Healing" from Church
Publishing, Inc., by Frances Murchison,139 pages, paperback, c. 2008,
$20
[Church Publishing, Inc.] Drawing on scripture as well as holistic
health practices, this practical guide blends the growing interest in
spirituality and health with the examples set by Jesus, who encouraged
his followers to embrace a life marked by physical healing, emotional
wholeness, and spiritual abundance -- moving people from physical pain
to enlightenment and spiritual revelation.
The book offers the four key principles -- breathe, see, nourish and
energize -- as a daily living practice for readers to begin nurturing
themselves both from the outside in, and the inside out. The book also
offers techniques to help readers apply these principles in their
day-to-day lives.
A chapter is devoted to each of the four disciplines within the title.
Each chapter describes the practice, placing it firmly and logically
within the context of scripture. Throughout the discourse, the author
shares stories of how people have encountered, struggled, and
succeeded with the different elements of each practice. She also
demonstrates how this overall process can lead to physical, mental,
and spiritual transformation.
Spiritual exercises, along with scripture passages, provide handy
encouragement for readers to begin readily incorporating these
disciplines into their lives.
To order, please visit Episcopal Books and Resources online at
http://www.episcopalbookstore.org, or call 800-903-5544.
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From the Episcopal News Service
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U.N. summit on MDGs closes with promises to speed achievement
Anglicans take active role in summit discussions, advocacy
By Mary Frances Schjonberg
[Episcopal
News Service] The United Nations' three-day summit on the Millennium
Development Goals closed in New York Sept. 22 with promises of more
money and more action to achieve the goals by their deadline.
The
goals are a set of eight targets designed to reduce by half poverty,
hunger, maternal and child deaths, disease, inadequate shelter, gender
inequality and environmental degradation. The world's leaders agreed in
2000 to achieve the goals by 2015. Full story here
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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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ECVA new call for entries
 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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