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The Coastline is the official news service for
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An Easter Message from Bishop Philip Duncan  This past week I was at the University of the South (Sewanee) as the Bishop in Residence and it was a good time to share both our Diocese and the faith with students, faculty and staff. We are one of the owning diocese and for that we can give thanks to God for the blessing of ministry through education and worship taking place within that University and the Seminary. As we move forward during this Holy Week toward the Easter Festival, I share with you an edited version of a short message I recently sent to The Episcopal Community as their national chaplain. more...
Presiding Bishop's Easter Message "The Resurrection must be understood in significantly different images and metaphors in the southern hemisphere, when Easter always arrives in the transition from summer to winter," says Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori in her Easter message. more...
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DIOCESAN NEWS Wildlife Sanctuary visits St. Monica's
Submitted by Viven Welch, Coastline Communicator for St. Monica's, Cantonment
 Owl sits in baptismal font!
St. Agatha's, DeFuniak Springs, moves forward...in faith By Mendy Henderson, Coastline Communicator for St. Monica's, DeFuniak Springs  DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL - An opportunity has been placed before parishioners at St. Agatha's, DeFuniak Springs. Full story here... Redeemer's St. Francis Guild holds healing service 
MOBILE, ALABAMA - The St. Francis Guild of Church of the Redeemer, Mobile held a Healing Service for animals on Sunday, April 10, 2011. Click here for photos!
Submitted by Nancy Buchanon, Coastline Comunicator for Church of the Redeemer, Mobile
The Rev. Mark Wilson to be Chaplain at Fly Fishing Retreat at Kanuga
The Rev. Mark Wilson, rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Fairhope, Ala., and an avid fly fisherman will lead daily worship and spiritual reflections at the annual Fly Fishing Retreat at Kanuga Camp and Conference Center on May 8-12, 2011in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
"Fly-fishing is not so much about catching and releasing fish as just being in the stream, observing, having faith, being humbled," says the Rev. Mark Wilson. "It's a setting where God can teach us a lot about ourselves and following Christ."
Nationally-known fly tier Kevin Howell, owner of Davidson River Outfitters in Pisgah Forest, N.C. will be the fly fishing instructor for the retreat. more..
Spirituality & the Arts Retreat in Sewanee
A Spirituality & the Arts Retreat is planned May 8-9 at St. Mary's Sewanee, featuring "The Art of Composing a Life that Matters in a Changing and Demanding World" with Karen Lee Turner. more..
YOUTH EVENT! 4 Corners planned for May 21-22, 2011 The Commission on Youth Ministries is preparing for our next "4 Corners" event. Please mark your calendars for May 21-22, 2011 for an overnight of fun, fellowship, games, program, and more. The event will take place at Holy Nativity in Panama City, Florida. Please register by sending in the registration form and if you are a first time registrant for a diocesan youth program, also complete the mandatory participant forms. This even requires that all parish youth must be accompanied by a church sponsor. A sponsor must be a legal adult who has completed the national mandated training curriculum "Safeguarding God's Children" and have a current background check available to be verified. This event is for rising 9th-12th grade students. Deadline for registration is May 4th, 2011! The Commission on Youth Ministries hopes to see many youth attend; we are really looking forward to seeing you! Download the flier! Download the registration form Letter to Clergy from Vanessa
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!
Journal Directory Forms, Audit Prodedures and Forms available onlinesubmitted by Carmen Kimmons & Jennifer Barnard, Diocesan Staff
Parish administrators, Senior Wardens, Clergy and whoever else oversees the directory updates may download the 2011 Journal Directory Form from our website. You will also now find the Audit Procedures and Forms online, as well.
Click here !
PRISON MINISTRY CYCLE OF PRAYER
The Diocesan Commission on Prison Ministry has developed a Cycle of Prayer for prisons, prisoners, staff, and families of prisoners and staff, encouraging prayers for various institutions in the Diocese. Follows are the prayer dates through May: April 3-9, Gulf Correctional Institution, Wewahitchka, Florida; April 10-16, Holmes Correctional Institution, Bonifay, Florida; April 17-23, Jackson Correctional Institution, Malone, Florida and Jackson Juvenile Offender Correctional Center, Marianna, Florida; and April 24-30, Northwest Florida Reception Center & Annex, Chipley, Florida; May1-7, Okaloosa Correctional Institution, Crestview, Florida; May 8-14, Santa Rosa Correctional Institution, Milton, Florida; May 15-21, Walton Correctional Institution, DeFuniak Springs, Florida; May 22-28, Atmore Community Work Center, Atmore, Alabama May 29-June 4, Camden Work Release, Camden, Alabama. Download a full copy here
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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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Live webcasts offered from Grace Episcopal Church, NYC
Live webcasts of the Good Friday Service and the Festive Easter morning celebration from Grace Episcopal Church in New York City will be offered by the Episcopal Church Office of Communication. Links will be posted on the home page of the Episcopal Church website, www.episcopalchurch.org. On Good Friday, April 22, beginning at 11 a.m. Central time, noon Eastern Time, the Good Friday service will include well-known hymns, a dramatic reading of St. John's passion, and reflections on Jesus' seven last words from the cross. On Sunday, April 24, the Festive Easter Service celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in liturgy and music will begin at 10 a.m. Central, 11 a.m. Eastern. |
Task force addresses issues of older adults, offers resources
By ENS staff, April 12, 2011
[Episcopal News Service] As the first baby boomers reach retirement age, the Older Adult Ministries Task Force of the Episcopal Church is recognizing and addressing issues and concerns of the aging population, and making available online resources, according to an April 12 release from the office of public affairs.
In addition, the release says, through the task force the Episcopal Church is giving attention to the future and the possible impact and implications of an aging population on congregations.
"The reality of the first Baby Boomer turning 65 affects many aspects of our society, challenging policymakers, families, businesses, health care providers and church leaders at all levels to recognize the needs and attributes of aging individuals," task force Co-convener Jeri Sedlar of the Diocese of New York said in the release. "The effects of aging encompass the emotional, physical, social, financial and spiritual aspects of a person as they age."
Full story here
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New event listings:
May 7, 2011 The ECW of Epiphany, Crestview, is having its annual rummage sale on Saturday, May 7, 2011. A wide variety of items will be for sale at very reasonable prices. Gently used clothes, furniture, books, plants, toys and everything else one could hope to find at a garage sale will be available.
All benefits from this sale will go to the ECW for their outreach programs.
EVENTS previously published.. (Please scroll to next block for music listings....) April 28 - 30, 2011 A Silent Retreat - "Living Life Abundantly"
A silent retreat will be offered Thursday, April 28, through Saturday, April 30, at the Visitation Monastery in Mobile, Alabama. "Come away to a quiet Place" during this holy season of Easter to rest and be renewed in
the presence of the Risen Christ. The meditations will be based on the words of Jesus in the tenth chapter of the Gospel of John. "Jesus said, 'I came that you may have life, and have it abundantly' (John 10:10)." Beth Wilson is the retreat leader and The Reverend Marshall Craver is the retreat coordinator and worship leader.
Space is limited - registration deadline is April 26, 2011.
Download the brochure/registration
APRIL 30 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.
MAY 6 - 7 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!
MAY 7 St. Monica's Farmer's Market
St. Monica's is hosting a Farmer's Market on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month beginning May 7, 2011. We are currently seeking farmers, backyard growers, and other producers to participate. We also hope to attract crafters of homemade items such as soap, honey, yard ornaments and the like. The only "fee" vendors will be charged is a donation to Manna Food Pantry.
Or feel free to call the church office at 850-937-0001.
MAY 14 St. Matthew's Anniversary Celebration
St. Matthew's Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration will be on Saturday, May 14th. Lunch will be served at noon, Holy Eucharist at 2:00 pm, with the Rt. Rev. Philip Duncan. All are invited to join us for both events!
MAY 19-22 Cursillo #145
Beckwith Camp and Conference Center
MAY 20-21 St. Mary's, Milton Spring Bazaar
May 20-21, 2011
Download the vendor rate sheet here
MAY 21 St. Monica's Farmer's Market For more information, please go to St. Monica's website.
Or feel free to call the church office at 850-937-0001.
May 27 St. Paul's Bingo and Spaghetti Supper
Dinner is served at 6 pm, Bingo begins at 6:30! Cost for the spaghetti dinner is only $5 and it includes salad, bread and dessert!
MAY 27-29 The Episcopal Community gathering JUNE 11 Friends, Artisans and Fish Fry 2011 St. Augustine's, Navarre This is a call for crafters, vendors and musicians who want to be part of the June 11, 2011 event St. Augustine's, Friends, Artisans and Fish Fry!This community happening will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be a fund raiser and awareness raiser in one. Read more and download vendor registration here
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AUGUST 21
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
St. John's, Mobile Evensong every 2nd Sunday through May 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.
Download the poster SUPPLY ORGANIST AVAILABLE Cathy Griffing, retired organist from St. Francis, Gulf Breeze, is available as a supply organist. If interested, contact Cathy at (850) 434-5033 (work); (850) 934-5782 (home); (850) 449-5380 (cell.) |
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Forward Movement Publications announcement
At the request of Dick Schmidt (priest, formerly of St. Paul's, Daphne), Executive Director of Forward Movement Publications, Nancy Duvall, wife of Bishop Duvall - our former Bishop - has written a good many poems or prose for a new book that has just been published entitled "Wisdom Found" - stories of women transfigured by faith"...Also, Camille Hegg (priest, formerly of Redeemer, Mobile) and Judith Baum (spouse of The Rev. Denis Baum, formerly of Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores), have some poems or prose. The book can be ordered from Forward Movement Publcations, 1-800-543-1813, or www.forwardmovement.org.A discount will be given for an order of ten or more. 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. 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 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) |
OPPORTUNITIES The Betsy Project Submitted by The Rev. Bob Henderson, Rector, St. James, Eufaula The Betsy Project is a fundraiser to cure sarcoma. "Betsy" is the daughter and granddaughter of our parishioners, and grew up at St James, Eufaula. Read about "The Betsy Project" 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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