TRINITY, MOBILE CELEBRATES RENOVATION ON PENTECOST SUNDAY
 MOBILE, AL - Parishioners of Trinity Church, Mobile worshiped in their parish pews for the first time in over a year following 30 months of renovations to the roof and the nave interior. Bishop Duncan baptized, confirmed and received infants, children and adults in the two hour service and served as celebrant and preacher. Priests leading the service were The Rev. Matthew Corkern, Rector, The Rev. David Powers, Associate Rector, and The Rev. Nancy Threadgill, Rector of Church of the Good Shepherd in Mobile, Al. 
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ST. ANDREW'S, PANAMA CITY IS "ABLAZE" ON PENTECOST PANAMA CITY, FL - St. Andrew's, Panama City, was 'ablaze' on Pentecost Sunday. Rev. Dr. Margaret Shepard led the joyful worship service which included the baptism of two young children. The church was gloriously decorated with beautiful festive red banners draped high above the pews with shimmering white doves suspended between them. A gala cake and ice cream reception in honor of the birthday of the church followed the service. Photos courtesy of St. Andrew's, Panama City. Photos here
PET CPR AND EMERGENCY MEASURES CLASS AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS AT REDEEMER, MOBILE
Submitted by Nancy Buchanan, Coastline Communicator
St. Francis Guild, Church of the Redeemer - Mobile
MOBILE, AL - Close to 60 people attended the "Pet CPR & Emergency Measures" class held at Redeemer on Saturday, June 18, 2011. The class was sponsored by the St. Francis Guild (Redeemer's animal ministry group) and the Animal ER (an emergency clinic for animals located on Government Blvd. in Mobile, Alabama). Full story with photos here "Out of the 60 who attended, only 7 were from Redeemer," said Nancy Buchanan, St. francis Guild member. "It was a great connection with the community!" Registration for attendance was so successful that the St. Francis Guild has scheduled another one for Saturday, August 13, 2011. The class is already half-full....deadline for registration is August 5th. To secure a place, please call the church office, 251-639-1948 or click here to register online. "LIKE" Redeemer's St. Francis Guild on FACEBOOK MORE NEWS FROM THE ST. FRANCIS GUILD A Healing Service for Animals will be held Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer in Mobile, Alabama. The service will be held in the St. Francis Garden (or under cover in case of rain) and will include special prayers and blessings for animals who are ill or need help. All animals are welcome or, if unable to attend, may be represented by a personal item. Please respect others and leash or crate your pet. For more information, call 251-639-1948. Download the flyer www.redeemerepiscopal.org "LIKE" Church of the Redeemer on FACEBOOK BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW HOLDS ASSEMBLY MEETING AT BECKWITH FAIRHOPE, AL - The Brotherhood of St. Andrew held its Assembly gathering on Saturday, June 11, at Beckwith Camp and Conference Center in Fairhope, Al. The group reviewed each diocesan chapter's past year activities, fund raising and use of the proceeds in addition to appointing a new Assembly Vice President. Full story and photos here
BISHOP DUNCAN DEDICATES BURIAL GARTH AT ST. MARY'S, MILTON MILTON, FL - A year ago a group of members of St. Mary's wanted to turn the garden in the rear of the church into a Burial Site for ashes of the deceased. A plan was submitted to the vestry and approved. Over the year the garden was developed and a beautiful bronze angel was donated. The labor was done by church members and the help of Camp E-Ma- Chamee and Green Up Santa Rosa. Bishop Duncan suggested that the garden was in fact a Burial Garth and so it became "St. Mary's Burial Garth". On May 22, 2011 Bishop Duncan made his visit to St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Milton, Florida. After celebrating the Eucharist with us the Bishop and the congregation processed to the Garth where the Bishop dedicated and blessed our Garth and Angel. The Burial Garth is a lovely place for meditation and we hope that it will remain a place of beauty and solitude for years to come. If you are ever in our area do stop by and visit our Garth. Click here for photos
SUMMER SERENADE FEATURES THE REUNION BAND, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 AT ST. CHRISTOPHER'S, PENSACOLA
The Reunion Band will be featured at Summer Serenade concert at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday June 22, 2011 on the church lawn at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Avenue. The Reunion Band had its start at St. Christopher's Church in 1989. Since that time, they have performed their special brand of classic rock for Evenings on Seville Square, Seafood Festival, Bands on the Beach and the four previous seasons of Summer Serenade. Current Reunion Band performers are vocalists Bill Harrell and Charlene Kilpatrick, guitarist Ken Wallace, guitarist/vocalist Ed Nickinson, keyboardist Ross Orrenstein, bassist David White and drummer Larry Northup. The Thirteenth House Glass band is scheduled for the June 29 concert. More details and full schedule here
APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED FOR EPISCOPAL CHURCH INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS 2012 Roanridge Grants Applications are now accepted for the 2012 Roanridge Grants, awarded annually for new and creative models for leadership development in small communities across the Episcopal Church. Dioceses, congregations and Episcopal related organizations and institutions are invited to apply for the grants which range from $5000 to $20,000. "The Roanridge Grants assist new creative ministry approaches in rural settings," explained the Rev. Bob Honeychurch, Episcopal Church Officer for Congregational Vitality. "The funds will seed new possibilities of ministry." For more information, application and instructions in English and Spanish: www.episcopalchurch.org/roanridge Previous recipients are eligible to apply, although Honeychurch added that priority is given to new applications. The 2012 grants will be announced on November 15. 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.. DIOCESE OF LOUISIANA ANNUAL ADDICTIONS RECOVERY RETREAT IN AUGUST
DIOLA - The Addictions Recovery Ministry of the Diocese of Louisiana is holding its annual retreat for men and women in recovery at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center from August 5-7,2011. The theme for the weekend how the promises are the answers to the steps. Our facilitator is Sr. Linda Fischer, a professed member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ from Columbia, PA. As usual, spiritual direction and the Sacrament of Reconciliation vailable along with Martha Tennison's Dream Workshop, open meetings, and opportunities for worship, walking the labyrinth, and quiet time. Download the brochure ST. ANDREWS, PANAMA CITY, PLANS "PADDLE AND PRAY" EVENT Submitted by Laurie Ayers, Coastline Communicator St. Andrew's, Panama City PANAMA CITY, FL 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 VBS FEATURE...A DANCIN' PRIEST IN DAPHNE Fr. Thack Dyson really got into the spirit of things and joined the students at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Daphne, Alabama in their song and dance during VBS. (He's actually pretty good! ... check it out! CALL FOR ENTRIES The ECVA has issued a all for entries for the next online exhibition, "Under Abraham's Tent." Details here | 
