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The Coastline is the official news service for
The Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
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DIOCESAN CONVENTION 2011 The 40th Annual Diocesan Convention is this week, February 10-12, 2011 at St. James' Church and Beckwith Camp and Conference Center in Fairhope, Alabama. For the schedule of events please visit the 2011 Convention 2011 Convention webpage . There you may download the entire delegate packet to see who is going to the convention as a delegate, the resolutions being presented, reports from most of the commissions, the list of deacons to be ordained, and the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year! (A link has been placed on the left sidebar of the diocesan website for future reference.) Opening service available via the internet EXCITING NEWS..... You will be able to watch the opening service of the convention on your computer (hopefully)! This little task is a first attempt by all parties involved (mainly Steve Pankey, Ray Buchanon, and Cindy McCrory....) so we hope it will work. If you wish to view it, here is the link......the service and the streaming will begin at 6 pm. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/central-gulf-coast-convention In addition, Commission member Ray Wishart will be videotaping parts of the Convention and hopefully we can publish the video on our website soon. The Commission on Communications welcomes your prayers that these endeavors are successful. Praise be to God! |
DIOCESAN NEWS
Immanuel, Bay Minette
Submitted by Sheri Killam-Williams
Members of the 2011 vestry at Immanuel Episcopal Church were installed by the Rev. Mark McDonald recently. Among those serving this year are, from left Clerk Kristin Broadus, Jennifer Kirchoff, Senior Warden Claire Jackson, Treasurer Marcia Pepperman, the Rev. Mark McDonald, Judy Clemmons, Brad Hicks and Junior Warden Laura Santini with her son, Cooper Santini.
St. James, Eufaula
EUFAULA, Alabama - The Rev. Bob Henderson, Rector of St. James' Eufaula, presents Sarah Talbot Lawrence a resolution from the Alabama State Senate during the 10:30 service on January 23, 2011. The resolution honored Sarah on her 90th birthday which occurred the next day, January 24th. The presentation from Senator Billy Beasley listed the many accomplishments in her life. An active member of St. James', Sarah still sings every Sunday in the St. James' choir.
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church
PENSACOLA, Florida - St. Christopher's in Pensacola is addressing its long-standing water run-off issues plus the need for safer, wider walkways by building "Memorial Walkways" around the church buildings. The parish is offering parishioners and members of the community and the diocese the opportunity to purchase a brick in honor of those who have walked before us. Click here to be a part of it!
St. Christopher's also gave over $25,000 to charities recently from the proceeds of their highly successful, annual Christmas Caravan. Read about it here
Earth Care Congregations Workshops to be presented at convention
At the diocesan convention this weekend, the Commission on the Environment and Integrity of Creation will present two workshops on a new certification program called " Earth Care Congregations". This program will give parish leaders ideas on how to green their churches so that congregations can make a formal commitment to become good environmental stewards. "Earth Care Congregations" was begun by the Presbyterian Church USA and the Commission has adapted the program for churches in our Diocese. Click here to learn more and to download your copy of "Earth Care Congregations: A Guide to Greening Houses of Worship". (A link to this download can be found on the right sidebar of the diocesan website for future reference.) Additionally, in keeping with the the National Church's resolution A045 restricting the use of bottled water at General Convention and other Church-sponsored activities, the Commission is providing reusable water bottles at registration instead of the evil disposable plastic bottled water. Look for the Commission's table on Friday!
Summer Camp at Beckwith...camper applications available online
Beckwith Camper Applications are now available online. Also, the schedule for camp sessions has been adjusted somewhat. Please click here to see the schedule and download your application! Hurry...sessions fill up quickly.
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CLERGY NEWS
Celebration of Ministry
A Celebration of Ministry service was held January 26th, 2011 for The Rev. Anthony MacWhinnie, Rector St. Augustine of Canterbury, Navarre.
Bishop Duncan stands with Fr. Anthony after the service
Photo courtesy of Brian Lowman
Ordained to the Priesthood:
The Rev. Marie Butterbaugh
at St. John's, Pensacola on January 22, 2011 and The Rev. Timothy Backus at Christ Church, Pensacola on January 29, 2011.
Click here to read the sermons. Click here for photos and video of the Backus ordination , (courtesy of Christ Church parishioner, Dennis Majewski)
Order of Deacons ordinations
will be held during the opening service on Thursday, February 10th at St. James Episcopal Church, Fairhope.
Click here for the 2011 Deacons' list Click here for the invitation
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DIOCESAN AND PARISH EVENTS (New listings)
Holy Cross, Pensacola, announces 2011 Blood Drive Schedule PENSACOLA, Florida - The Holy Cross 2011 Blood drive schedule has been finalized by The Northwest Florida Blood Center and Holy Cross Episcopal Church. In 2010 Holy Cross hosted 5 blood drives and collected 74 pints of precious blood. Thank you to all those donors and to all our donors that have donated blood in the past and are no longer able to donate. Bood donation is the perfect gift. One pint of our blood has the potential of helping or saving the lives of up to 3 patients. We seldom know the recipient. God restores this gift back to us soon after we give it. The first drive is scheduled for February 20th, from 9 am - 12:30 pm. Click here to see the dates and the guidelines for giving blood St. Matthew's, Mobile, celebrating 50th Anniversary with three musical events Saint Matthew's Episcopal Chuch, 5901 Overbook Road, Mobile, AL 36618 is celebrating its 50th anniversary with these musical events. We welcome all to the events. For more information please call the church at 342-1178. All events will be at 4 pm on the date listed. February 20th: Randy Davis is bringing a brass combo and they will be performing a mixture of Religious, classical and popular music. There will be cookies, punch and coffee served afterwards. It is at 4PM in Waller Hall. March 20th: Dennis and Andrew Atkinson will be doing hymns through history and we will be having a sing along. Refreshments will follow. April 17th: Jazz Ensemble coordinated by Jeremy Swann from Davidson High School will give a concert. Refreshments will follow.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Spaghetti and Bingo
St. Paul's, Daphne, has scheduled its monthly Spaghetti and Bingo evening for February 25. Dinner is served at 6:00 and bingo begins at 6:30. The cost of the dinner is $5.00 and includes salad, bread and dessert.
It is a great way to spend a Friday night. Bring your friends and relatives. Everyone is welcome. Babysitter provided free. St. Monica's, CantonmentParishioners at St. Monica's are hosting a Pancake Supper on Fat Tuesday, March 8, 2011. For more information, please email Jackie Wright at jmorningstar@panhandle.rr.com Happening to be held March 25-27, 2011 The next Happening weekend will be held March 25-27, 2011 at St. Luke's in Marianna. This is a wonderful and uplifting event for youth from grades 9-12 (second semester). This upcoming weekend, we are only taking 15 participants so please register now! The deadline for registration is February 25, 2011. Download the application here If you have not participated in a Diocesan youth event in the past year and are applying for Happening 52, you must also complete the Mandatory Participant forms. Download those pages here Thank you! If you are a youth in our diocese and have attended a Happening weekend and would like the opportunity to staff, please fill out the staff application and send it in by February 18, 2011. Download the staff application here Please note that staff are also required to fill out an individual registration form as well. Thank you and look forward to seeing you soon! - Vanessa Riuitta, Diocesan Youth Coordinator
EVENTS previously published..
St. Andrew's, Panama City - The Order of St. Luke is hosting a "Quiet Day of Healing" on Saturday, February 19, from 9 - 12 am. The Rev. Dr. Margaret Shepard will lead the group on several lessons on healing followed by periods of meditation. Healing and intercessory prayer ministers will be avilable to pray with you at 9 am and at the closing communion service. For more information or if you plan to attend, please contact Cheryl Stanley at the church. (850) 763-7636
Cursillo - February 23 - 27, Beckwith Camp and Conference Center
St. Monica's, Cantonment - St. Monica's, Cantonment, is offering a day long floral arranging seminar on Saturday, February 26th, 2011 from 8 am until 2 pm. The featured speaker is Rodney Canady, Master Florist of Blooms a Million in Pensacola. The registration fee is $35 and includes a light breakfast plus lunch. Click here for more information and the registration form
Annual Men's Conference at Beckwith - The 30th Men's Conference and Retreat will be held March 4 - 6, 2011 at Beckwith Camp and Conference Center. The topic for the weekend is "Why We Whisper the E Word, Evangelism" and will be presented by The Rt. Rev. Keith Whitmore, Assisting Bishop of Atlanta. Registration brochures have been mailed out OR download the registration form here! And download the conference schedule here.
ECW Luncheon - A diocesan-wide ECW luncheon meeting will be held on April 5th, 2011 at Christ Church, Pensacola. Eucharist will be at 11:30 in the church followed by lunch in the parish hall at noon. The speaker will be Rev. Susan Sowers, associate rector at St. Christopher's, who will speak on her journey from the Pentagon to the Pulpit. The cost of the luncheon is $10.
Each ECW president will coordinate reservations for her church and call in by 3/31 at noon.
ECW'S Annual Spring Day Away will be held Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi in Gulf Breeze. The Rev. Christie Olsen will be the speaker. Online registration will be available mid-March. Save the date!!
Happening - A Youth Event
March 25-27
More info here
St. Mary's, Milton Spring Bazaar
May 20-21, 2011
Download the vendor rate sheet here
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STUDY Weekly Webinar Series on Domestic Violence begins Feb. 8th, 2011 "Growing Safe and Healthy Congregations and Families in the Church" is a webinar series designed to increase the capacity to effectively respond to and prevent domestic and sexual violence and abuse in the life of our churches and communities. Each webinar will address a different topic from a theological perspective as well as provide best practices and resources. Interaction with the presenters will be possible. This series will educate, equip and inspire both clergy and laity to join the movement to end sexual and domestic violence and abuse. Offered by Justice and Witness Ministries of the United Church of Christ and the Faith- Trust Institute. Although some seminars have already aired, there is still time to participate. Ecumenical participation is welcome. February 8: Religious Resources and Roadblocks February 15: Ministry with Batterers March 8: Men's Ministry: Men Stopping Violence Against Women March 22: The Invisible Victims of Domestic Violence: Children's exposure to domestic violence May 10: Sharpening Your Premarital Counseling Tools: Addressing domestic violence in premarital counseling May 17: Taking it to The Next Level: Healthy Teen Relationships June 8: Abuse and Forgiveness: The Possibilities of Healing June 15: The Prophetic Voice: How Do We Preach? Registration is required for each webinar. There is no cost to register and participate. Register here All the webinars will take place at 3:00 pm Eastern Tim), 2:00 pm Central Time. Stephen Ministry Leadership Training Several workshops are scheduled in 2011 for Stephen Ministry Leadership Training. A page has been added to our website. Click here for the information! "A DAY WITH BARBARA C. CRAFTON" - Sponsored by Baptist Hospital Department of Pastoral Services, featuring The Rev. Barbara C. Crafton, Episcopal Priest, and author of "Meditations on the Psalms: For Every Day of the Year" and "Jesus Wept: When Faith & Depression Meet". The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 3rd, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Pensacola. Although this is not sponsored by the Diocese, diocesan clergy and other interested parties are encouraged and welcomed to attend this time with this nationally prominent priest and author. Weekend Retreat for Women "A Closer Communion with God through Music and Expressive Arts" is the theme for a weekend retreat for women scheduled for April 1-3, 2011, to be held at Beckwith Camp and Conference Center. Registration deadline has passed; however, check with the retreat sponsor to find out if any space is still available. Please contact Ruth for more information at 251-626-3648 or rbskaggs@netscape.com
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COMMISSIONS
The Commission on the Environment and Integrity of Creation
National Preach-in on Global Warming planned Interfaith Power and Light organization has planned a national "Preach-In" on Global Warming in February, 2011. Click here for more information Commission on Cursillo CURSILLO 2011 WEEKENDS February 24 - 27 (Lay Rector is Phyllis Findley - St. Andrews, Mobile) May 19 - 22 (Lay Rector is Gary Moore - St. James, Fairhope) November 3rd - 6th (Lay Rector is Clay Rankin - St. Paul's, Daphne) ULTREYA DATES March 26, 2011 at 6pm St. Monica's, Cantonment Bring Pot Luck Supper. Coffee and Tea will be provided. For more information contact: Kathy Vail 850 494 3083 billvail@bellsouth.net April 2, 2011 St. James' Fairhope and St. Paul's Daphne are Joining Hands & Hearts for a Wonderful Evening 6:00PM @ St. Paul's, Daphne 28788 N. Main St. Daphne, AL Pot Luck Dinner, Drinks Provided St. Paul's NewSong Group is Organizing the Music; musicians...for an advance copy of the music packet, please contact Clay Rankin by email: webmaster@coastalpilgrims.com For more information please contact Gary Moore at h2o_lawyer@bellsouth.net Download the flyer here! |
OPPORTUNITIES Emergency Call by Habitat for Humanity of Mobile Habitat for Humanity in Mobile County is in need of funding for two houses that are to start in March. The partner families have worked hard to earn their sweat equity and save for their down payment, but the funding that was anticipated has not come through. Much is riding on Habitat being able to complete these houses by June. Not only will these two families benefit by moving from deplorable conditions into decent, safe and affordable homes, but by finishing these two houses we will continue to have access to some grant funds through Habitat for Humanity International. If we don't, we are in jeopardy of losing that source of funding for future houses for the next 3 years. Thus, more than these two houses are at stake in the mission to eliminate poverty housing in Mobile County.
Habitat has asked our partner vendors to donate some or all materials over and beyond normal and cutting costs as we can. Yet we still need to raise $75,000 in a short time. We are trusting in the Lord who multiplied 5 loaves and 2 fish to feed 5,000.
Please contact Dave Betler at dbetler@habitatmobile.org or at 251-476-7171 for further information. Thank you." Episcorific Call for Submissions 
The e-zine, Episcorific, an e-zine for Episcopalians in their 20's and 30's is asking for submissions to their Lent 2011 edition. Click here for more info! |
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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
coastline@diocgc.org
Deadline to send in photos and stories: Mondays by close of business for the same week's issue
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