Diocesan News
Construction of new building begins at Advent, Lillian
Submitted by Art Hahn, Coastline Communicator
Construction of the new worship space at Church of the Advent in Lillian, Alabama has begun. Click here to see photos and a sketch of the front elevation.
Blue Sunday: Trinity Atmore honors First Responders
By Bonnie Bartel Latino, Coastline Correspondent
With Sherry Digmon, Atmore News
ATMORE, AL - Each year, Trinity Episcopal Church in Atmore, AL, hosts a Blue Sunday service on the Sunday closest to 9/11.They invite local first responders and city and county dignitaries to their Holy Eucharist service and lunch in the parish hall afterward. This year Trinity also included the Poarch Creek first responders the service. Story and photos here
Redeemer's "The Artists' Place" hosts reception for physician/photographer
Submitted by Robert Shearon, Coastline Communicator/Photographer
Church of the Redeemer, Mobile
MOBILE, AL - On Sunday, September 9, 2011, "The Artists' Place" at Church of the Redeemer, Mobile held a reception for physician and photographer, T. Greg McKelvey, a local physician. Dr. McKelvey was "on call" on the same day, but things went smoothly for the three hour reception!
See photos here
_________________________ EVENTS Please check our online calendar for the most up to date combined calendar listings of events (includes Bishop Duncan's calendar, Youth Calendar) The 41st Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast will be held February 2-4, 2012 at Christ Church Cathedral in Mobile, Alabama. Information will be forthcoming and hopefully, registration will be online. A link to a convention webpage can be found on the left navigation column under the title Diocesan Convention. Check back often as information will begin to be added soon.
Singer songwriter Tricia Walker to perform September 17th at Trinity, Mobile
"Southern Heritage and Spiritual Reconciliation" with Tricia Walker, singer songwriter, will be held Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 7:30 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church. Tricia Walker's songs are steeped in the passion, pain and grace of the American South. One of the clearest voices of her own time and place, her music has been recorded by Faith Hill, Patty Loveless and Alison Krauss.
Christ Episcopal Church, Pensacola plans Sixth Annual "World Famous" BBQ
The Sixth Annual "Word Famous BBQ" is slated for Friday, September 23rd at Christ Episcopal Church in Pensacola, Florida from 11 am until 1 pm. A complete pork or chicken dinner with baked beans, slaw, roll, brownie and tea is $10 per plate, dine in or take out. Tickets are available in advance through September 20th through the office at Christ Church. Or call 850-449-1315. Deliveries are available for five or more orders. Proceeds will benefit the Wilmer hall Children's Home in Mobile, an agency of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. Christ Church is located at 18 W. Wright St. in Pensacola.
Download the flyer and post it at your work or parish bulletin board!
Holy Cross, Pensacola bringing back contemporary service September 24thSubmitted by Betty Enfinger, Coastline Communicator
Holy Cross, Pensacola will once again be offering a monthly service on Saturday, September 24th, at 6:30 pm. Music will be by Crosswalk and refreshments will be served following the service.
Musica Sacra Chamber Choir to sing Choral Evensong at All Saints, Mobile on Sept.29thSubmitted by Jeff Clearman, Principal Parish Musician
All Saints, Mobile
The Musica Sacra Chamber Choir will be singing Choral Evensong at All Saints Episcopal Church, Mobile on Thursday, September 29th, the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels, at 6:15 pm. Works by Philip Moore, Richard Webster, Charles Villiers Stanford, William Byrd, and Edward Bairstow will be sung. Everyone is welcome. The church is located at 151 S. Ann Street at the corner of S. Ann and Government Streets in Mobile, Al.
ECW and Altar Guild Fall Conference set for Sept 30th thru Oct 2nd, 2011
The 2011 ECW and Altar Guild Fall Conference will take place at Beckwith Camp and Conference Center in Fairhope the Weekend of September 30th - October 2nd. Mrs. Beth Wilson facilitator and Curtis Kennington is the music director. The topic is "Embracing our Belovedness in Christ". Workshops include "Laughing Yoga", Embroidery on Paper, and Healthcare CEU's. Download the registration flyer!
Registration is due by September 19th, please!
St. Augustine's, Navarre offering "A Splash of Spirit" Oct. 1, 2011
Submitted by Libby Crowe, Coastline Communicator
St. Augustine's, Navarre
Come enjoy an evening of fun! "A Splash of Spirit" Silent Auction will be October 1, 2011 at 6 to 8:30 p.m. Besides the silent auction, there will be door prizes and heavy appetizers.
Tickets are on sale now! They are $10 each and will be available at the door, or you can call the church at (850) 939-2261. The proceeds will go to the parish's Building our Future fund.
More details here!
Noah's Park Pet Carnival and Blessing of the Animals hosted by Redeemer, Mobile, October 1-2, 2011
The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer invites everyone to the Noah's Park Pet Carnival on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 11 am - 3 pm. The carnival is a celebration for pets and their humans and will feature The Spotted Dog Cafe, Pink Poodle Spa, Pet Photos with St. Francis ; Games and contests and more!
On Sunday, October 2, please join Redeemer for a "Blessing of the Animals" service at 2 pm. All animals are welcome! Click here for more information and registration!
St. Francis, Gulf Breeze, planning weekend of St. Francis Day activities Oct. 7-9 Submitted by Chris Miller, Coastline Communicator
St. Francis, Gulf Breeze
St. Francis Episcopal Church in Gulf Breeze, Florida is making a weekend out of St. Francis day October 7 - 9, 2011. The weekend begins with wine, cheese and art and closed with family day on Sunday.
Details on each event here!
"Wild about Birds" workshop slated at Redeemer on Oct. 15 Are you interested in birdwatching but don't know how to get started? On Saturday, October 15, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer will offer a two-part, daylong workshop that includes a session on birdwatching and a session on drawing wild birds. Click here for details! BBQ & Blues at Advent, Lillian on Oct. 22
Don't miss this great event! Each year is better and better with more auction items, both silent and loud! The big band sound of the Don Lewis Orchestra will fill the air while you enjoy BBQ and shopping at the vendor booths. For more information, tickets, or vendor application click here!
St. Simon's on the Sound, Ft. Walton Beach, hosting two day Arts & Crafts Fair, Nov. 4-5
Submitted by Christina Westphal
St. Simon's on the Sound in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, will host its 37th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair on November 4th and 5th, 2011 at the church. The fair will be open on Friday, Nov. 4th from 9 am until 5 pm and on Saturday, Nov. 5th, 9 am - 3 pm.
This popular fair features over 100 different artisans and St. Simon's own traditional items including cajun pickles, pepper jelly, pumpkin rolls and other delicious baked goods. Come shop and relax, stay for lunch at St. Simon's Country Kitchen where everything is homemade. Proceeds from the fair support Sharing and Caring, Shelter House, Habitat for Humanity, Children in Crisis and other agencies in town. All are invited! All Saints', Mobile, sets date for annual Bayou Bash
November 12 is the date for All Saints' annual Bayou Bash fundraiser. More details will be coming in the weeks to follow. Bayou Bash is our annual fundraiser, benefiting the community ministries supported by All Saints. Mark your calendars for this great event!
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COMMISSIONS Commission on Prison Ministry
MEETING NOTICE
Commission on Prison Ministry Meeting
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Diocesan Office
201 N. Baylen St.
Pensacola, FL 32502
SANDWICH LUNCH IS AVAILABLE FOR $5.00
Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, September 16th to The Rev. Bob Graves. We need a lunch count!
graves5924@bellsouth.net or (850) 432-5924
Commission on Cursillo News: What is palanca?
Our Commission on Cursillo presents an article on "What is palanca?" in the most recent newsletter. To read the article plus the most recent news from our Commission on Cursillo, click here!
Commission on World Mission Medical Mission Trip 2012 From Team Leader, Keith Greene The Commission on World Mission has designated the following dates for the next Diocesan Medical Mission to the Dominican Republic: Departure: Saturday, March 3, 2012 Return: Sunday, March 11, 2012 Our medical mission will be returning to our assigned area in the D.R. of Iglesia San Marcos in Haina, District of Paravia, some 20 miles west of the capitol city of Santo Domingo. Details and registration Commission on Communications Submitted by Cindy McCrory, Coastline Editor, Director of E-communications for the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast &
Chair, Commission on Communications
New Episcopal Church Welcomes You signs, graphic guidelines and affordable websites available
Redesigned "The Episcopal Church Welcomes You" signs, in bold colors with easy-to-read type, are now available for purchase in both English and Spanish. Additionally available for dioceses, churches, organizations and Episcopal institutions at no fee are the new graphic guidelines, outlining such details as fonts, color palette, use of the shield, etc. Also, the Office of Communication has also partnered with a website company, Ecclesia 365, for "affordable" websites. The sites are very nice, but they do cost some $$$. But be sure to check it out! Scroll down for the links...
FACEBOOK
Some of you who were at the diocesan convention this past February may remember my "call to action" about churches needing to have a Facebook page..... read this article and you'll see how important social networking is for capturing the attention of the internet users. The "internet generation" is not just a generation...its everyone! The internet AND Facebook is used by all ages. Did you know.....a Facebook page for a church may be accessed by all..no need to have a personal Facebook page! Many users messenging via Facebook rather than by regular email. Facebook is simply an important part in communications these days and as parishes we cannot ignore it if we want to communicate both internally and externally.
Here are the links you need to key communications initiatives for congregations and dioceses:
To purchase signs: www.episcopalmarketplace.org
Brand guidelines: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/documents/TEC-styleguide-v5.pdf
White Paper on Social Media and the Episcopal Church:http://episcopal.ekklesia360.com/white-paper/
White Paper Social Media and the Episcopal Church in Spanish:http://episcopal.ekklesia360.com/white-paper/es/
I am very familiar with these new offerings by the Office of Communications. When it comes to websites, as much I like the product offered by the partnering company, I do know there are less expensive resources. The Commission on Communications is compiling a list and will soon publish it on our website. Feel free to email or call me for a multi-facted package that is very affordable.
coastline@diocgc.org or 251.509.6635.
Disaster Preparedness Is your parish ready?
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month and Episcopal Relief and Development has compiled a workbook for parishes to use as guidelines for disaster preparedness. The workbook includes much of the lessons learned from our own diocese. A link under "Parish Administration" on the left navigation menu of our website is now posted so parishes can download the workbook on demand.Click here if you would like a copy
Commission on Diocesan Missions The annual Small Church Conference will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Crestview, Florida, from 9am until 3 pm. More information is forthcoming. |
Prayer and Reflection
September "Forward-Day-by-Day" devotionals written by The Rev. Albert Kennington
Submitted by Bonnie Latino, Coastline Communicator
Trinity, Atmore
This quarter's edition of Forward-Day-by-Day (Aug-Oct) features an entire month (September) of devotionals by the Rev. Albert Kennington, Priest Associate, St. Paul's, Daphne. Click here to read and subscribe to this publication published by Forward Movement, an official, non-profit agency of the Episcopal Church whose mission is to create compelling content for Christian living. Since 1935 Forward Movement has published the quarterly devotional Forward Day by Day, as well as pamphlets, booklets, and books that encourage and nourish people in their lives of prayer and faith.
Episcopal Church offers six-week reflections on stewardship: "Feasting On Gratitude"
From the Office of Public Affairs
The Episcopal Church, NYC
The Episcopal Church Office of Stewardship has developed a six-week series of readings, reflections and questions called "Feasting on Gratitude" to assist in discerning the practice of intentional and proportional giving to one's faith community.
"Feasting on Gratitude" invites individuals and congregations to reflect and discuss stewardship principles and practices, based on the Sunday gospel readings from Matthew for October 2 through November 6, which is All Saints Sunday.
Prepared by six Episcopalians from across the country, "Feasting on Gratitude" is designed to complement and support a congregation's annual giving campaign. The contributing writers explore stewardship, giving, gratitude and generosity in connection with the Gospel lection for each Sunday. More..
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Employment Currently there are no listings. Editor's Note: Clergy, Parish Administrators, Senior Wardens.. have a job opening in your church? Email your information to coastline@diocgc.org and your job post will appear on the employment page of the diocesan website and continually announced The Coastline until the position is filled. |
Episcopal News Service
Click here for the most recent national church news
Episcopal Presiding Bishop at NYC Cathedral on September 11: How will you share in the world's healing this year, and ten years from today?
[September 11, 2011] On the 10th Anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori asks: How will you share in the world's healing this year, and ten years from today? Click here for the text of the Presiding Bishop's sermon at the 11 am service held at the Cathedral Church of St. John The Divine.
Episcopal Presiding Bishop at St. Paul's on September 11: "When we can love our enemies enough to see a different possibility, our own hearts have indeed begun to heal - and God's kingdom is coming"
[September 11, 2011] At St. Paul's Chapel in the shadow of Ground Zero, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said at the 7:30 am service: "When we can love our enemies enough to see a different possibility, our own hearts have indeed begun to heal - and God's kingdom is coming."
Click here for the text of the sermon.
Episcopal Relief & Development partners with Church Publishing to produce 2012 calendar
Episcopal Relief & Development has teamed up with Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI) to produce a 12-month calendar featuring engaging, full-color images of the organization's programs worldwide. Calendars are $12 each, and may be purchased through CPI's website (www.churchpublishing.org) or over the phone through Cokesbury's customer service center (1.800.672.1789). A portion of sales for the new calendar will benefit Episcopal Relief & Development's global efforts to alleviate hunger, create economic opportunities, promote health, and respond to disaster.
Details and how to order
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Prison Ministry
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 the remainder of September:
Sept 11-17 Crenshaw County Jail, Luverne, Alabama
Sept 18-24 Covington County Jail, Andalusia, Alabama
Sept 25 - Oct 1 Coffee County Jail County Complex, New Brockton, Alabama
Download a full copy here
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