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NOTE! Deadline has moved to Mondays by close of businessfor same week's issue. The Coastline is a BI-WEEKLY publication as of February, 2011. Email photos and stories to: Cindy McCrory, Editor coastline@diocgc.org
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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 NEWS 30th Annual Diocesan Men's Conference Report
By Dick Hooper, Coastline Communicator FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA - Thirty six men representing 10 parishes from the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast learned Why We Whisper the E Word, Evangelism at the thirtieth annual Men's Diocesan Conference and Retreat held at Camp Beckwith the weeend of March 4-6. The event kicked off with fresh oysters from Apalachacola and ended with Eucharist, where the men raised $530 for Camp Beckwith. Full article and photos here
Seminarian Joseph Mathews to be communications assistant in the Office of the Presiding Bishop
NEW YORK CITY, NY - Joseph Mathews, postulant for the priesthood from our diocese and second-year student at General Theological Seminar, is the new communications assistant in the Office of the Presiding Bishop, a position that was made part-time beginning January 2011. He follows Yvonne O'Neal, who served in a full-time interim capacity in this work for several months after the departure of Miguel Escobar last summer to join the staff of the Episcopal Church Foundation. Prior to coming to this office, Joseph worked in the seminary Registrar's Office. Joseph is an alumnus of Troy University ('09) in Troy, AL, where he also came into The Episcopal Church. He attended General Convention 2009 as part of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship Young Adult Presence and is interested in looking at new ways of doing church that are faithful to Anglican tradition. He is currently doing field education at St. Paul's Chapel of Trinity, Wall Street. Joseph is a (sometimes) active blogger at Seersucker Seminarian (angora86.blogspot.com) and Tweets at @JosephPMathews. Joseph will be assisting with both email and regular mail correspondence, the PB Fortnightly, the Chapel rota, and various other projects as needed. Joseph's email is jmathews@episcopalchurch.org. Congratulations, Joseph!
Church of the Nativity parishioner attends Dominican ConventionDothan Church of the Nativity parishioner, Elizabeth Welch, attended the annual convention of the Diocese of the Dominican Republic this past February, shortly after our Diocesan convention. Click here for the story and photos!
Church of the Redeemer News  Parishioners of the Church of the Redeemer, Mobile, have been busy this month! Click here for stories and photos!
Photo above: Two of several Texas Tech students opt for work with Habitat in Mobile. Church of the Redeemer hosted the group.
St. Andrew's, Panama City News
By Laurie Ayers, Coastline Communicator
St. Andrew's, Panama City
 PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA - St. Andrew's, Panama City hosted a festive Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras Pancake Supper. Parishioners and visitors were invited to come to the supper dressed as their "shadow selves."
Click here for full story and slideshow!
Summer Camp at Beckwith... All registration for summer camp is now online!
Click here for info and to register! Hurry...sessions are filling quickly.
NOTE: If you sent in a paper application to Beckwith prior to March 15th, don't worry. Those applications are being put into the system and you will receive a confirmation soon. Thanks!
February/March Green Sheet onlineby Carmen Kimmons, Diocesan Staff
Journal Directory Forms available onlineby Carmen Kimmons, Diocesan Staff
Parish administrators, Senior Wardens, Clergy and whoever else oversees the directory updates may download the 2011 Journal Directory Form from our website. Click here!
Parish Administrator position open at St. Mary's, Milton
St. Mary's, Milton has an opening for a Parish Administrator. This is a part time position, approximately 20 hrs/wk, excellent computer skills necessary. We are looking for an organized person with office management skills. Call 623-2905 for an appointment for an interview.
Submitted by Ann Odom, Senior Warden
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Milton, FL 32670
Editor's Note: Please email us with your parish job openings and we will post the notice on the employment page of the diocesan website and in The Coastline. Thank you.
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Clergy News
From the Commission on Environment and the Integrity of Creation:
Earth Day is on Good Friday this year---but Earth Day Sunday can be celebrated on any given Sunday. Click the link below for the 2011 NCC Eco-Justice Programs' Earth Day Resource adapted for Episcopal congregations:
Earth Day Resources: "Where Two or More are Gathered"
If your congregation does host an Earth Day Sunday worship service, the NCC-Eco Justice Program would like to feature the story on their website. Please email Cassandra Carmichael at NCC Eco-Justice Program, cassandra@nccecojustice.org
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Lenten resources from The Episcopal Church
Resources, meditations and study guides to provide a means to experience a reflective Lenten season are available from the Episcopal Church at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/lent. Lent begins today. The 40-day season is a time of reflection, prayer, penance and meditation and concludes with the celebration of Easter on Sunday, April 24.
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DIOCESAN AND PARISH EVENTS
Canceled! Women's Retreat, April 1-3 has been canceled. Happening #52 has been canceled.
New event listings
St. Paul's, Daphne
Join St. Paul's parishioners for a spaghetti dinner on Friday, March 25th, followed by BINGO in the Christian Life Center on the campus of St. Paul's, 28788 N. Main Street in Daphne, AL. Dinner will be served at 6 pm, BINGO starts at 6:30 pm!
St. Paul's Thrift Shoppe, Daphne
St. Paul's Thrift Shoppe will honor its volunteers at the Annual Volunteer's Luncheon on April 30, 2011 in the Christian Life Center at noon. Representatives from the various charities in the area will be recognized as they are given the Thrift Shoppe's contributions.
The Episcopal Community gathering scheduled for May 27-29, 2011
EVENTS previously published..
Church of the Redeemer, Mobile Redeemer will again be hosting Friday Fish Fries in Lent this year, offering fried fish plates for $7.00 that include fish, grits, coleslaw and hush puppies. The meals will be served every Friday in Lent (through April 15) from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the parish house at 7125 Hitt Road in Mobile. Download the flyer!
ULTREYA St. Monica's, Cantonment, will host an Ultreya on March 26, 2011 at 6pm. Bring Pot Luck Supper! Coffee and Tea will be provided. For more information contact: Kathy Vail 850 494 3083 billvail@bellsouth.net
St. Paul's Episcopal School, Mobile, presents Saint's Night Out on March 31, 2011St. Paul's Episcopal School's Parent Council is presents Saints' Night Out ARTWALK on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at Space 301 Gallery in downtown Mobile, Alabama. Saints' Night Out is the largest event fundraiser for the school featuring a silent and live auction to include artwork from our St. Paul's community and local artists. Many other fabulous items have been donated by our parents and local businesses. Last year, the silent and live auction funded the reading program for the Lower School, technology upgrades, and faculty training, among other projects. For $50 per person, you can enjoy entertainment, heavy hors d'oeuvres provided by St. Paul's parent Bill Waechter, and desserts by St. Paul's parent Susan Carley with Cream and Sugar, and adult beverages. For more information, or if you would like to donate an item, please call St. Paul's at (251) 380-0408, ext. 29 or e-mail auction@stpaulsmobile.net. You may also visit www.stpaulsmobile.net. St. Paul's Thrift Shop in Daphne invites you to A Garden of Art on Saturday, April 2, from 10:00 until 3:00, on the lawn next to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 28788 N Main St in Daphne. Framed and unframed art, unique frames of all sizes, a variety of garden decor, and Easter gift ideas are among items being offered. Call 251-626-6102 or 251-635-2186 for details. In other Thrift Shop news, shop volunteers will be honored at the Annual Volunteer Luncheon at noon on Saturday, April 30, in St. Paul's Christian Life Center. The Second Annual St. Paul's, Foley, Pig Out will be held on Saturday, April 2nd from 9am until 3pm. BBQ lunches are $10 and served from 11am until 2pm. Join us for a great day filled with a Kid's Karnival, Inflatable(s), the Sand Spur Band, Vendors, and a Silent Auction. The EYC will even wash your car while you enjoy the day. ULTREYA St. James' Fairhope and St. Paul's Daphne are Joining Hands & Hearts for a Wonderful Evening on April 2, 2011 at 6:00PM @ St. Paul's, Daphne 28788 N. Main St. Daphne, AL. Bring 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!
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. The agenda has been set for the ECW (Episcopal Church Women) annual Spring Day Away scheduled fro Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at St. Francis, Gulf Breeze. The Rev. Christie Olsen will be the speaker. Download the registration form here! A $10 registration fee is due by March 20, 2011. Please make checks payable to: ECW of St. Francis of Assisi. Mail checks to: Mrs. Mary Newbill, Treasurer
972 Grand Canal St.
Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563 Spring Day Away Agenda 9:00 a.m. Registration and Coffee 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. First Session 10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Break 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Quiet Time and Walk in the Gardens (May include Labrynth)
12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Second Session 2:00 p.m. Holy Communion _____________
St. Matthew's, Mobile- St. Matthew's continues it 50th Anniversary Celebration with more musical events. On Sunday, April 17th at 4 pm, the Jazz Ensemble coordinated by Jeremy Swann from Davidson High School will give a concert. Refreshments will follow.
19th Annual Apalachicola Home & Garden Tour will feature Trinity RectoryAPALACHICOLA, FL - Plans are underway for the 19th annual "Historic Apalachicola Home & Garden Tour" sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church on Friday and Saturday, May 6 and May 7, 2011. This year's theme, "Coastal Cottages", will feature Trinity's Rectory located at 79 Sixth St., and will spotlight some of Apalachicola's unique homes and gardens. Co-chairpersons, Gloria Austin and Marci Daniels, announced that the tour is expected to attract hundreds of visitors to Apalachicola. Click here for full details!
St. Mary's, Milton Spring Bazaar
May 20-21, 2011
Download the vendor rate sheet here
FURTHER OUT.....
St. Luke's Episcopal School will kick-off its 50th Anniversary year on Sunday, August 21,2011. Bishop Duncan will celebrate and preach and a party will follow in the Parish Hall. People who have contributed to the school since its inception will be recognized and honored at the Sunday morning service. Everyone is invited!
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MUSIC
Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile Musical Celebrations
Lenten Music at Noon
Wednesday, March 23
Guosheng Huang, cellist; Enen Yu, violinist
Wednesday, March 30 Josh Duncan, organist Wednesday, April 6 Our Sopranos Melanie Z. Cummins, Teri B. Williams Peggy Lyden, pianist Wednesday, April 13 Requiem by Malcolm Archer Christ Church Cathedral Choir Christ Church Pensacola - 36th Season of Music March 27th Evensong RESCHEDULED for Palm Sunday, April 17th, at 5 pm. St. Luke's, Marianna, 7th Fine Arts Concert Series Sunday, May 1st, 4:00 P.M. CDST Classical pianist James Matthews will give a one hour program on the theme: "From Vienna with Love." Selections will include music of Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt. Mr. Matthews graduates from Chipola College in May and will take his piano artistry elsewhere. The Fine Arts Series Concert is an outreach project of St. Luke's, Marianna. A reception will follow the concert. Donations are accepted for the series. |
STUDY Weekly Webinar Series on Domestic Violence continues weekly through June 15, 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. 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! Province IV Marks of Leadership presents The Small Church Conference May 12-14,2011 "What does it mean to be a 'small church' in the world today?" This Marks of Leadership Conference is two day leadership conference addresses the concern of many small church leaders to "create a leadership culture" within each congregation by equipping clergy and laity with skills proven to be key to the guidance and development of many ministries. The conference is being held at the Dubose Center, Monteagle, Tennessee, near Sewanee. Dates: May 12-14, 2011 Please register by March 31, 2011 Download the brochure and registration form Sewanee Church Music Conference The 61st Sewanee Church Music Conference will be held July 11-17, 2011 at The University of the South and the DuBose Conference Center in Monteagle, Tennessee. The Sewanee Conference is the oldest and largest Episcopal music conference in the country and can accept only 150 registrants. Two full scholarships are available to first-time attendees. Keith Shafer, Director of Music and Organist of Saint Paul's Church, Augusta, Georgia is the Director. Click here for more information and registration
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COMMISSIONS
Commission on Environment and the Integrity of Creation
Commission Chair Michelle Bende sent this report from the coordinator of Province IV's Environmental Ministry:
In an effort to ramp up the connections between us and to helpful resources, I have set up a Province IV EM website, Facebook page, and Twitter feed. I will try to post items of interest on a regular basis to Twitter, and keep up with the community on Facebook. If you would like to join any of these online community tools, please feel free to do so using the links below:
Province IV EM Facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Province-IV-EM/157007294357772
· Join in the conversation
· Ask a question
· Post an event
Find us on Twitter @EM4Twit
· Keep up with news and other items of interest
· Post your own contributions of interest to the EM4 community
Use the EM4 Website at: http://www.kinshipearth.org/em4/SitePages/Home.aspx
· Find a contact name in the province
· Find helpful resources
· Post your events to the calendar
· Join in an online discussion
If you would like to help by posting content to the sites, blogging about EM4 or posting tweets to Twitter, please let me know.
Jerry Cappel, Province IV EM Coordinator
502-541-8278
www.kinshipearth.org
Commission on Cursillo
CURSILLO 2011 WEEKENDS
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
March 27, 2011
St. Andrew's, Panama City
Bring Pot Luck Supper, Drinks Provided
For more information contact
The Rev. Dr. Margaret Shepard
revshepard@knology.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 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 |
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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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