Editor's Note... I am resending today's Coastline. The link in the earlier edition under Clergy News was incorrect. It has been corrected. My apologies. - Cindy WELCOME PLANNED AT PENSACOLA AIRPORT FOR PARTICIPANTS IN MEDICAL AND CONSTRUCTION MISSION TO HAITI Submitted by Norman Vickers, Coastline Communicator St. Christopher's, Pensacola Participants from St. Christopher's Episcopal Church will return from amission trip to Le Pretre, Haiti on Friday June 10 at 10:30 p.m. The groupwill arrive on American Airlines from Miami. A large delegation from St.Christopher's plan to welcome their arrival at the Pensacola airport. Click here for names of mission team members and more information THE MARKET AT ST. MONICA'S IN COMPETITION FOR ONE OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE FARMER'S MARKET Submitted by Viv Welch, Coastline Communicator St. Monica's, Cantonment CANTONMENT, FL - The Market at Saint Monica's is one of the contestants in the 2011 America's Favorite Farmers Markets contest hosted each year by American Farmland Trust. At noon on June 1, American Farmland Trust (AFT) openED the voting at www.farmland.org/vote to select "America's Favorite Farmers Markets." Read more.. CHRISTIAN-JEWISH DIALOGUE FOUNDER PAUL FILBEN DIES By the Rev. Albert Kennington MOBILE, AL - Paul Filben, co-founder of Mobile Christian-Jewish Dialogue, died May 28, 2011, in his home in Mobile. He was 81. In 1974, Paul and his wife Mary, who died last year, began the work for which they are best known and will long be remembered in Mobile and beyond. Today, 37 years later, the Mobile Christian-Jewish Dialogue is recognized as the oldest, continuous lay-led Christian-Jewish Dialogue in the United States. Begun in Mobile for Roman Catholics and Jews, it was soon opened to all Christians. Bishop George Murray quickly joined the effort; Bishop Duvall and Bishop Duncan have continued support by the Episcopal diocese and encouraged participation by Episcopalians. Full story and photo here NEW REPORT ABOUT OUR DISASTER RELIEF TRAILER By Fr. Ray Walden, Coastline Communicator Submitted by Eugene Johnston, Diocesan Disaster Coordinator NORTH ALABAMA - The Central Coast Emergency Response Unit is doing wonderful work in the Diocese of Alabama. "John Briscione was real God-send to us," remarked Father Ray Waldon. Fr. Waldon is still resident in the Gulf Coast , but licensed to St. Peters in Talladega, Alabama. Fr. Waldon stated that John Briscione of Holy Cross who currently manages the trailer put new tires on the unit and made it immediately available after conferring with Bishop Duncan. Full story with photo here BISHOP AND STAFF ATTEND FISH FRY AT ST. PETER'S, BON SECOUR By Cindy McCrory BON SECOUR, AL - The Bishop and some members of his staff met at St. Peter's in Bon Secour for the second fish fry of the season on Thursday, June 2, 2011. St. Peter's "Famous Fish Fry" has been held for over 50 years and is a primary source of funding for its ministries. Story and photos here ST. JAMES, PORT ST. JOE, HONORS HIGH SCHOOL GRADS Submitted by the Rev. Thomas Dwyer, Rector St. James', Port St. Joe
PORT ST. JOE, FL - St. James' Episcopal Church in Port St. Joe, Florida , sponsored its annual Baccalaureate Party for the local high school graduates. This annual event has been held for over forty years.
Story and photos here CLUB 55 OF HOLY CROSS, PENSACOLA TOURS WEEKS BAY By Betty Enfinger, Coastline Communicator Holy Cross, Pensacola FAIRHOPE, AL - Club 55 is the senior group aka "Golden Oldies" of Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Pensacola, Florida that meets monthly. On May 17 we toured the Weeks Bay Interpretive Center and Nature Trails in Fairhope, Al. Full story and photo here LITURGY OF RITE 13 HELD AT ST. JAMES, FAIRHOPE Submitted by Allison Graves, Coastline Communicator St. James, Fairhope FAIRHOPE, AL - A Celebration of Manhood and Womanhood, a Liturgy of Rite 13, was held Sunday, May 15 at St. James Episcopal Church in Fairhope for eight young men and women. In preparation for this liturgy, the young people attended a year of weekly sessions and participated in an overnight retreat. Story and photo here STAFF SURPRISES BISHOP DUNCAN WITH ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON by Cindy McCrory, Coastline Editor PENSACOLA, FL - Bishop Duncan was surprised by his staff on Friday, May 13 with a 10th Anniversary luncheon at the Diocesan Office. Bishop Duncan was consecrated in Pensacola, Florida on May 12, 2011 and will be taking a four month sabbatical this Fall. See Bishop Duncan's bio See luncheon photos ST. JAMES, PORT ST. JOE, HOSTS QUARTERLY COMMUNITY DINNER Submitted by the Rev. Thomas Dwyer, Rector St. James' Episcopal Church, Port St. Joe PORT ST. JOE, FL - St. James' Episcopal Church in Port St. Joe, Florida hosted the Quarterly Community Dinner on Friday, May 13, 2011. These dinners are open to the community specifically to sponsor ecumenism. The event raised approximately $700.00 and are earmarked for mission and ministry in Gulf County, Florida. Full story and photos here BISHOP DUNCAN AND WIFE KATHY HOST DINNER FOR 2012 GENERAL CONVENTION DELEGATES, ALTERNATES By Cindy McCrory, Coastline Editor PENSACOLA, FL - Bishop Philip Duncan and wife, Kathy, hosted a dinner for the 2012 General Convention delegates and alternates on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 in their home in Gulf Breeze, FL. Diocesan Administrator, Vince Curry, gave an overview of how General Convention works, responsibilities of diocesan delegates, and tips on making the experience a memorable time. More VINCE CURRY HONORED AT ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON Submitted by Mary Poss, Secretary to the Bishop PENSACOLA, FL - Vince Curry was honored on May 4, 2011 at a luncheon given in his honor to celebrate his 30th Anniversary as Diocesan Administrator for the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. Friends and family gathered at the diocesan office to visit and recall memories. Click here for photos! ST. PAUL'S THRIFT SHOP ANNUAL LUNCHEON HELD IN DAPHNE Submitted by Kathy Mallory, Coastline Communicator Photos by Bill Cody Both of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Daphne DAPHNE, AL - The volunteers and staff of St. Paul's Thrift Shop celebrated their success at their annual luncheon by sharing their 2010 profits with agencies from Baldwin and Mobile counties on Saturday, April 30, 2011. The agencies honored are some of the organizations the Thrift Shop partners with for the betterment of the community by helping the needy in Baldwin County, as well as Wilmer Hall Children's Home, an agency of the diocese. Story and photos here OIL SPILL INFO AND VOLUNTEER UPDATES Forwarded by Michelle Bende, Chair Commission on the Environment and Integrity of Creation The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force was created by President Obama through an Executive Order on October 5, 2010, in order to develop a strategy for long term recovery of the Gulf Coast ecosystem following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force is holding a series of public meetings to hear input from local and community members about restoration strategies. Details here BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW HOLDING ANNUAL ASSEMBLY AT BECKWITH ON JUNE 11TH Submitted by Paul Harriman, Coastline Communicator The Annual Assembly for the Brotherhood of St. Andrew will be held at the Beckwith Conference Center in Fairhope on Saturday June 11th, from 8:45 AM through lunch at 12:00 PM. Brotherhood Chapters from Holy Cross, Christ Church, Holy Trinity, St. James Fairhope and St. Paul's, Daphne will provide reports to the Assembly on their activities in the prior year and plans for 2011. In addition there are potentially several new Chapters in the works. The Celebrant will be the Rt. Rev. Philip M. Duncan. We invite all men to attend the meeting and hope that some parishes may consider establishing a Brotherhood of Saint Andrew Chapter in 2011. ST. AUGUSTINE, NAVARRE OFFERING "FRIENDS, ARTISANS AND FISH FRY" ON JUNE 11 Submitted by Libbi Crowe, Coastline Communicator St. Augustine, Navarre
St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church invites the entire community of Navarre and parishioners across the diocese to St. Augustine's First Annual Friends, Artisans and Fish Fry on June 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will include music, shopping and tours of the church.
"This is a fund raiser, sure," said Fr. Anthony MacWhinnie II, rector of the parish. "But more importantly it's a friend raiser. We want to have some food, fun and music with all our neighbors, and let the community get to know us better." Besides a wonderful fresh fried mullet lunch with sides for Adults $7.00/Children (Under 12) $4.00, visitors will be able to buy items from multiple vendors. Fr. Anthony's band will play and the NW Florida Blood Bank will be available for donations. More information here! ST. ANDREWS, PANAMA CITY, PLANS JUNE EVENTS Submitted by Laurie Ayers, Coastline Communicator St. Andrew's, Panama City PANAMA CITY, FL Taizé Service On June 12, at 5:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will celebrate Pentecost and the close of the Easter season with a Taizé service. A Taizé service consists of repetitive, easy to sing songs that call one to silence and meditation. It is a visually gorgeous service that fosters a spirit of kindness, simplicity and reconciliation. A wine and cheese reception will follow in Byrne Hall.
Paddle and Pray
On June 29 at 5:00 p.m. parishioners from St. Andrew's, Panama City, plan to kayak or canoe from Lake Caroline Park on West Beach Drive to the Buccaneer Restaurant. An Evening Prayer Service will follow on the shore of the beautiful beach behind the Buccaneer. The evening will conclude with a Dutch-treat dinner. Anyone in the community with a kayak or canoe is invited to participate. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Some VBS sessions have begun already but others are planned for later in June and July. A VBS 2011 page is available on the website if your parish would like to announce the VBS session at your parish. Email your info to coastline@diocgc.org | 
