RETIRED BISHOP OF NORTHERN MALAWI VISITS ST. JOHN'S, ROBERTSDALE On Sunday, May 15, Father George Gilbert and the congregation of St. John the Evangelist in Robertsdale, Alabama, welcomed the Rt. Rev. Jackson Biggers, Retired Bishop of Northern Malawi. More... NEWS FROM ECW's COMMISSION ON WOMEN'S WORK ECW's Commission on Women's Work has set dates and locations as well as speakers for 2011-12 diocesan women's events including the Fall Women's Conference, the Spring Day Away retreat, and a new retreat, Women of Vision. Click here for details WOMEN OF VISION RETREAT Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women (ECW), the Women of Vision retreat is scheduled for July 29-31, 2011 at Beckwith Camp and Conference Center. This is a unique opportunity to empower women for ministry in all areas of their lives. The conference leaders are Cecil Williamson of the Diocese of Alabama and Joy Tway from our diocese. The fee for a single room is $250; double room is $202. Application and brochure are available online: Women of Vision Brochure July 29-31, 2011 Women of Vision Retreat Application July 29-31, 2011 SUMMER SERENADE BEGINS JUNE 1 AT ST. CHRISTOPHER'S, PENSACOLA The fifth season of Summer Serenade will begin Wednesday June 1 and continues each week through July 27. The Summer Serenade series is an outreach function of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church. These free concerts are held on the church lawn, 3200 N. 12th Avenue beginning at 6:30 p.m Click here for more details and schedule of artists ST. MARY'S, MILTON SPRING FLING THIS WEEKEND St. Mary's Spring Fling Friday May 20th & Saturday May 21st 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
We are celebrating this Spring with a grand fling...lots of items that will surely please the most selective of customers. Our Fling will have antiques, jewelry, hand crafted gifts, handmade linens, including swim suit cover-ups, photography, plant seeds and gifts made from seeds, hand carved wooden bowls, toys, and much, much more. Click here for more details!
DIOCESAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE UNIT TRAVELS TO AID TORNADO VICTIMS The Rev. Ray Walden recently drove the Diocesan Emergency Response Unit to the areas struck by the tornados to aid in disaster relief. In preparation, John Briscione, Senior Warden of Holy Cross in Pensacola restocked the trailer and donated new paint and graphics. More... ST. MONICA'S FIRST MARKET DAY A GREAT SUCCESS The first Market at Saint Monica's, Saturday, May 7 was a huge success! We opened promptly at 8 am with 10 vendors selling everything from grass fed beef to homemade candles. A steady stream of customers kept the vendors busy until closing at noon. Photo link and full story here... REDEEMER'S ST. FRANCIS GUILD OFFERING NEW CLASS ON TREATING PET EMERGENCIES If an emergency medical situation arose, would you know how to save your pet's life? The St. Francis Guild is sponsoring a "Pet CPR & Emergency Measures Class" on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish house. The course will be taught by Barbara Robinson, LVT of the Animal ER of Mobile. The course will include informative lecture and slide presentations followed by hands-on experience in basic CPR for dogs and cats as well as practice in techniques to help stabilize the animal until it can be taken to a vet. A light lunch will be served. More details and downloadable flier here HOLY CROSS, PENSACOLA YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN "30 HOUR FAMINE" Nine youth and 3 adults locked into the church over the weekend of April 29-30th for a mock 30 Hour Famine. Our students "loved hungry" for 30 hours and raised $338 to help feed and care for hungry children and families around the world through World Vision. More... BROTHERHOOD CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST RAISES $800 The Christ Church Chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew sponsored the tenth annual Champagne Breakfast for the parish after the Easter Vigil. It was the fourth event that the Brotherhood has hosted. More DIOCESE OF ALABAMA/CENTRAL GULF COAST PARISHES PARTNER TO AID CULLMAN When parishioners at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Brewton, AL, in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, learned of the tornado destruction in North Alabama, they quickly called to check on one of their former parishioner - now a priest in Trussville. "We were fine," reported the Rev. Aaron Raulerson, rector of Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Trussville. But that phone call resulted in a partnership between the two parishes and Grace Episcopal Church in Cullman, AL, to provide urgently needed relief supplies to the storm-damaged Cullman community. More...
ST. LUKE'S, MOBILE SEEKING A PART-TIME YOUTH DIRECTOR
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Mobile, is currently seeking a Youth Director (part time) to continue developing, build and enhance its youth ministry. This person will be responsible for developing a ministry program that is relational and mission-oriented. Responsibilities will include: ministry to youth, Christian Formation programs, mission activities and increasing participation of both adults and youth in this ministry. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Ms. Wendy Wheeler, Parish Administrator, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1050 Azalea Rd, Mobile, Al. 36693 or send both documents by email to: church@stlukesmobile.org Please type Youth Director position in the subject line.
SUMMER CAMP AT BECKWITH All registration for summer camp is now online! Click here for info and to register! Hurry...some sessions are already full
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.
Prayer dates through June
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
June 5-11, Easterling Correctional Facility, Clio, Alabama
June 12-18, Elba Work Release, Elba, Alabama
June 19-25, Fountain/JO DavisCorrectional Facility, Atmore, Alabama
June 26-July 2, Holman Correction Facility, Atmore, Alabama
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