ANOTHER EPISCOPAL PRESENCE INSIDE A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Submitted by The Rev. Sandra C. Mayer, Rector, St. John's, Monroeville;Chaplain, Life Tech Transition Center
Thomasville, AL - The sprawling 93 acres offer a haven to over 250 men who are in the throes of finding their way back into the free world after a stint in an Alabama prison. It's called Life-Tech Transition Center and it's located in Thomasville, Alabama, a small southern community in mid-Alabama. It's a program of the Alabama Pardon and Parole Board and its mission is to provide a transition time for men who have been paroled from an Alabama prison or who are on probation. For most of them, this is their last chance to learn the skills that will ensure success when they are released back into the free world. Full story with photos AMERICA'S FAVORITE FARMER'S MARKETS: "THE MARKET AT ST. MONICA'S" CURRENTLY AMONG TOP 5 IN FLORIDA Submitted by Viv Welch, Coastline Communicator Market Manager CANTONMENT, FL - The Market at Saint Monica's is currently in third place overall in the state and fourth place in the boutique category in the country for the 2011 America's Favorite Farmers Markets contest hosted by American Farmland Trust. The online contest is a nationwide challenge to see which of America's farmers markets can rally the most support from their communities. Voting ends at midnight on August 31st. Participants can vote for as many participating farmers markets as they choose, but can only vote for each market once. More... PARISHIONERS HOST COMMUNITY FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT ST. ANDREW'S, PANAMA CITY
PANAMA CITY, FL - The front lawn of St. Andrew's, Panama City, was the perfect location for a spectacular Fourth of July celebration! The church overlooks beautiful St. Andrew's Bay, which also happens to be where the barge for the Panama City fireworks display is positioned each year. Full story and slideshow
"PADDLE AND PRAY" A MEANINGFUL EVENT FOR ST. ANDREW'S, PANAMA CITY
By Lindsey Baily Kafonek / Panama City News Herald Edited by Cindy McCrory PANAMA CITY, FL - The St. Andrew's Episcopal Church congregation recently gathered for an unconventional evening prayer service at the Buccaneer after paddling by either kayak or canoe from Lake Caroline Park. Eight paddling boats coasted up onto the beach shore behind the Buccaneer, where 30 St. Andrew's Episcopal Church members met in an effort to reach out into the community and engage others outside of the parish. More BOY SCOUT TROOP 47 FROM ST. JAMES, PORT ST. JOE ATTENDS SUMMER CAMP IN NORTH CAROLINA Submitted by The Rev. Thomas Dwyer, Rector St. James, Port St. Joe
PORT ST. JOE, FL - Boy Scout Troop 47 took a Summer Camp trip to Camp Daniel Boone in North Carolina the week of June 11, 2011. The eight Scouts and three leaders joined 700 other Scouts at camp and returned Saturday, June 18, 2011. Read about the amazing accomplishment of one of the scouts
ST. FRANCIS GUILD SUMMER OFFERINGS AT REDEEMER, MOBILE
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.
www.redeemerepiscopal.org
A Pet CPR & Emergency Measures Class is scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Redeemer, Mobile. 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 "LIKE" Church of the Redeemer on FACEBOOK Pet Portrait Painting Workshop: Learn the art of hand-coloring a photograph on canvas with transparent oil paints and take home a framed portrait of your pet! Susan Downing-White will lead this workshop at Redeemer Thursday, Aug. 25 from 6-10 p.m. The class is limited to 30 participants. No painting experience is necessary. All materials are provided in the $75 fee. You will need to email a close-up head and shoulders shot of your pet (no flash please) 10 MB or larger file (8 x 10 print) by Aug. 4, so Susan can prepare your canvas for the class to info@susandowningwhite.com.
To sign up, call the church office at 639-1948. For questions about the class, call Susan at 545-1441. SUMMER SERENADE CONTINUES ON WEDNESDAYS AT ST. CHRISTOPHER'S, PENSACOLA
Don't miss the Summer Serenade concerts at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through July on the church lawn at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Avenue. Performing groups for the remaining concerts are: July 13 Sawmill Band from Farmers Opry (classic country) July 20 Blenders Group (Jazz & Soft Rock) July 27 Swingin' Dick Tracys Band (Jazz-Rock-Pop) More details 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. 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 CALL FOR ENTRIES The ECVA has issued a all for entries for the next online exhibition, "Under Abraham's Tent." Deadline is July 17th! Details here | 
