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NOTE! Deadline has moved to Mondays by close of businessfor same week's issue. The Coastline is a BI-WEEKLY online publication. 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
Apologies to all who have attempted to email the staff over the past few days. We've had intermittent email trouble for almost a week! Please bear with us and thank you for your patience. A tech guy is in the office now and hopefully our email turmoil will be resolved!
From the Coastline Editor.... until our email problems are resolved, you are welcome to use my "hurricane back-up" email address: coastline.editor@gmail.com
For those who have sent photos to me this week, guess what. I haven't received them. In fact, I haven't received much email at all since Friday, April 29th. So please try to resend to my "hurricane" email address listed above. While we are on the email subject, please make a note that the gmail address listed above will be the Coastline email address should something happen to our system in the office. Hopefully we won't have to use it for its real purpose, but its a good time for you to know about it in case of ... you know... if a(n?) "H" hits again. Thanks.
St. Francis, Gulf Breeze, welcomes new organist
Submitted by Betty Allen, Coastline Communicator
 Eric Laurie is the new organist and choirmaster for St. Francis, Gulf Breeze
GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA - St. Francis of Assisi welcomes Eric Laurie as the new Organist and Choirmaster at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Gulf Breeze. More
ECW's Spring Day Away 2011 a great success! Submitted by Betty Allen, Coastline Communicator
GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA - On Saturday April 9, 2011 at least 70 women of the Central Gulf Coast gathered together for the Episcopal Church Women's Annual "Spring Day Away" at St. Frances of Assisi Episcopal Church in Gulf Breeze.  The theme was entitled "Forgiving and Forgiven: How We Experience Grace and Love from God and One Another." Full story and photos here
CURSILLO #145 CANCELLED : ( Weekend #145 is Cancelled, but.....
There's good news, not so good, then a layer of good news again! A news sandwich! While there is clearly a tremendous interest in attending Cursillo weekends among folks from many parishes around our diocese, the calendar of May 19-22 proved to have too many scheduling conflicts with those who have youths in school or those who are involved in the school events of their grand kids. Even our priests have graduation celebrations and baccalaureate services for their parishioners and families. So, Cursillo Weekend #145 is cancelled....but wait! There's more.... another weekend will be added to the schedule this fall or next year ('12)! Add to that good news sandwich a huge side dish of staff excitement and enthusiasm! The wonderful staff who has been faithfully preparing to serve are, you guessed it, ready to serve as soon as possible.
For more information about future Cursillo events sure to be seasoned to your taste, please visit www.coastalpilgrims.com, or find us on facebook (Cursillo in the Episcopal Diocese in the Central Gulf Coast) or contact your parish liaison or call Commission Chair Janet Foote @ 251.978.6311.
We WILL see you soon! Peace Y'all YOUTH EVENT! 4 Corners planned for May 21-22, 2011The 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. 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: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
2011 CLERGY CONFERENCE - Information announcing the Spring Clergy Conference has been mailed to all clergy in the Diocese with return registration cards. The theme of the conference is Domestic Violence and is set for May 22 and 23 at Beckwith Camp and Conference Center. Clergy are encouraged to return the registration cards as soon as possible to assure an accurate count.
NEW BABY BOY! Seminarian Peter Wong and wife Katie welcomed their new baby boy into the world on Tuesday, April 26th, at 9 pm. James Peter Wong, 7 lb 4 oz and 19 inches long. Mom and baby are doing fine and proud Daddy is beaming!
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Photo albums
You may enjoy browsing photo albums of the following parishes.... St. Monica's, Cantonment Does your parish have an online gallery? Send us the link and we'll feature it in The Coastline!
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New event listings:
May 5 Fish Fry
- St. Peter's, Bon Secour
St. Peter's fish fry season begins on May 5th and continues on the first Thursday of each month through September. A plate of fried fish and all the trimmings is $10.
Dates are: June 2nd, July 7th, August 4th and Sept 1st with a possibility of an October Fry. We'll know about that later.....
Map to St. Peter's
May 7
- St. Mary's, Milton
St. Mary's ECW is sponsoring a dinner with spaghetti and meatballs, salad, dessert and beverage on May 7th from 5 - 7 pm. This Italian Culinary delight is for the low price of $7.00 adults, $3.00 children under 10. St. Mary's is located at 6849 Oak Street, (between Escambia & Santa Rosa Streets) Milton, Fl. For details call 623-2905. No reservations required just a good appetite.
Map to St. Mary's
May 15
- Grace Episcopal Church announces......Episcopalians in Bay County and their friends are invited to Pineapple Willy's on Panama City Beach, Sunday, May 15th. Enjoy lunch or dinner overlooking the world's most beautiful beach. Then place your receipt in the fish bowl before you leave. Grace Church, Panama City Beach will receive 100% of the total! We thank P'Willy's for their generous support of Grace Church and its ministries. Pineapple Willy's is located at 9875 S Thomas Drive, in Panama City Beach, Florida.
http://www.pwillys.com/index.html EVENTS previously published.. (Please scroll to next block for music listings....)
MAY 6 - 7 19th Annual Apalachicola Home & Garden Tour will feature Trinity Rectory
APALACHICOLA, 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
Map to Trinity
MAY 7 Annual Rummage Sale
Epiphany, Crestview
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.
Map to Epiphany
MAY 7 Farmer's Market
St. Monica's, Cantonment
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 Anniversary Celebration
St. Matthew's
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!
Map to St. Matthew's
MAY 15 Cathedral Sunday
Christ Church Cathedral
You are cordially invited to attend the sixth anniversary celebration of the naming of Christ Church Cathedral as Cathedral Church of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 10 am. Lunch in the garden following.
MAY 15 Pineapple Willy's Lunch for Grace Episcopal Church (see new listings above)
CANCELLED......MAY 19-22 Cursillo #145
Beckwith Camp and Conference Center
MAY 20-21 Spring Bazaar
St. Mary's, Milton Download the vendor rate sheet here Map to St. Mary's
MAY 21 Farmer's Market St. Monica's, Cantonment For more information, please go to St. Monica's website Or feel free to call the church office at 850-937-0001.
May 27 Bingo and Spaghetti Supper St. Paul's, Daphne 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! Map to St. Paul's 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 Map to St. Augustine's FURTHER OUT..... 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! Map to St. Luke's |
MUSIC
St. John's, Mobile Evensong every 2nd Sunday through May 5 pm 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.) |
STUDY
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 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.. 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 Cancelled! May 19 - 22 Please see announcement at the top of this newsletter. 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
Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
coastline@diocgc.org - temporary email address while we resolve our email issues in the diocesan office: coastline.editor@gmail.com Deadline to send in photos and stories: Mondays by close of business for the same week's issue |
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