FROM  THE  FIELD
News & Events of the Church in Georgia

August 14, 2012

 

From the Field

is a weekly eNewsletter of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia sent out each Tuesday. 

 

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In This Issue
Diocesan Office Update
New Acolytes.
Making Connections
Pastoral Study Project Grants
Fall Clergy Spouse Conference
Conference
Fall Gathering
Two Part-Time Openings
Youth Minister Sought
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Another Year : How Are We Doing?

From the Field Today is the 104th Tuesday in a row that the Diocese of Georgia has sent out From the Field. That first email went to 288 email addresses. Now nearly 1900 email addresses receive this newsletter every week.


As we said that first week, "Every time you walk out your church doors, you enter the Mission Field - fields white for the harvest." We hope this newsletter keeps you posted not just on what is happening with your diocesan staff, but also with the exciting things taking place all around this corner of God's Kingdom.

With another year of experience with this format, this anniversary offers an appropriate time to take stock of where we are. We want to learn from y'all what you like, how we can improve and what else you would like in communication from the Diocese.

The nine-question online survey will not take more than few minutes of your time: Click here to take the quick top answer, 9-question From the Field survey.

Diocesan Office Update

Bishop Benhase is back in the office with a schedule full of appointments following his vacation.

 

Canon Logue is working with a number of congregations in transition. He will be at Calvary, Americus this Saturday to teach on forgiveness. Sunday he will celebrate and preach at Worship on the Water. 

 

Canon Willoughby is on vacation through August 27th. Last week she completed the letters to congregations on  their tithe for the coming year. These went into the mail on Monday.

All Saints, Tybee
New Acolytes
All Saints, Tybee

Three new acolytes recently participated in their first service at All Saints' Tybee. They are anxious to acolyte again and learn more about being part of the Sunday service.
L-R Lucy Clark, Julia O'Brien and Lillian Clark

Youth and Young Adults
Making Connections -An event for Adults who work with Youth
 

August 24 at 6:30pm to August 25 at 4:00pm

Making ConnectionsCome and share with others from around our Diocese! We will discuss what we are doing in our own youth groups (curriculum, events, fundraisers, and etc.) We will also talk about Diocesan and Convocational events. Contact Maggie Bloodworth ([email protected]) for more information. The cost for the event is $40 to stay in Hunt cottage and $100 for a hotel room. You will need to make the check payable to the Diocese of Georgia. Please RSVP ASAP!

The Louisville Institute
Pastoral Study Project Grants
The Louisville Institute A sustained season to contemplate...to collaborate...to create... Pastoral Study Project grants of up to $15,000 enable working pastors to invest their energy in projects that matter for the whole church.

The Louisville Institute offers a study project grant opportunity for pastoral leaders. Through its "Pastoral Study Project" program (PSP), the Institute offers pastoral leaders the opportunity to engage in thoughtful study and inquiry about issues related to Christian faith and practice, religious institutions, and/or the practice of ministry. We believe that pastoral leaders have a particular and significant vantage point on the challenges and promises of faith, practice, and ministry; with adequate time and support, they can engage in research and writing that can make important and unique contributions to pressing issues of our times. This program seeks to create opportunities for pastoral leaders to develop and share their wisdom on important issues for Christian life and practice today, and thus extend their leadership in ways that can benefit both church and society.
 
Find out more information about the Pastoral Study Project program
 
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2012
GRANT TIMELINE: January 1, 2013 thru June 30, 2014 
Fall Clergy Spouse Conference 
Honey Creek Clergy Spouse Connections continues! The Fall Clergy Spouse Conference is scheduled for Nov 2-4, 2012 at Honey Creek. Last year we heard several of you say that you would like to have a full weekend conference, so we did it. The conference will start Friday afternoon with registration from 4:00 to 5:30. Dinner will served be at 5:45. **If you can come earlier on Friday, say 2:00 p.m., you might just be able to get in on a disc golf game, or a nature walk** We will conclude Sunday after lunch. On Sunday we will worship with the congregation of Our Savior in the chapel at Honey Creek. 

Honey Creek The cost for the weekend is as follows: a single room is $211.98 and a double is $141.98. Please call or send an email to Carolyn at Honey Creek to book your reservation. Don't wait, the sooner, the better. Talk to other clergy spouses and make sure they know about this and encourage them to attend. It will to be a fabulous weekend if you're there ...I promise!!!

Here are some suggestions on items to bring: flashlight, umbrella, folding chair, your journal (if you "journal"), camera, comfortable shoes, old clothes that you would might getting a little dirty, a yoga mat.

For any questions, please email Leslie Parker [email protected]

Claiming the Episcopal Future
Practical Leadership Skills for Ministry, 
September 27-29 
 
Christ Church Ponte Vedra The Anglican tradition and the Episcopal Church have much to offer the 21st century, but to realize the future that is within our grasp, laypeople and clergy must be effective leaders, sound administrators, and inspiring teachers. 

Join Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra from September 27-29 for this innovative conference where we will sharpen the skills we need to lead the Episcopal Church in today's world. Learn more.
 
Leadership Conference Presenters : Butler Bass, Bottoms, Sachs, Ferlo

Diana Butler Bass Diana Butler Bass, a church historian, writer and much sought-after speaker, is a Chabraja Fellow at Seabury and the author of numerous books including Christianity After Religion, A People's History of Christianity and Christianity for the Rest of Us. She blogs regularly for The Huffington Post. From 2002 to 2006, she was the project director of a national Lilly Endowment funded study of mainline Protestant vitality. She holds a Ph.D. from Duke University. 

Click here for a detailed brochure of speakers and event schedule.

Register online. The cost is $100/person or $75/person for two or more people from the same congregation. 
Youth and Young Adults 
Fall Gathering: "If you are a dreamer"

Join us for our Fall Youth Event September 14-16, coordinated by the Rev. Joshua Varner, Vicar of St. Patrick's, Pooler. We'll explore the dream of God for us and the world by hearing poems of Shel Silverstein on topics ranging from gifts, to love, to peanut butter sandwiches. We'll also experience the wonder of the natural world and the gifts of music, worship, and play. Join us for a great weekend!

 

$110 per participant in grade 6-12. Starts Friday evening at 7 p.m. and concludes Sunday at 11 a.m.

 

 Invitation


If you are a dreamer, come in

If you are a dreamer,
           a wisher, a liar,

A hope-er. a pray-er, 
           a magic bean buyer...

If you're a pretender, 
           come sit by the fire

For we have some
           flax-golden tales to spin.

Come in!

Come in! 

by shel silverstein

 

Follow this link to register
for Fall youth Event

 

 

Come discover the dream of God
through the poetry of Shel Silverstein

Holy Comforter, Martinez 
Two Part-Time Openings  

Church of the Holy Comforter has two part-time openings available; one in youth ministry and the other in children's ministry.  Previous experience is preferred but leadership/work experience in similar fields (teaching, scouts, etc.) will be considered.  Candidates should have a passion to share the Gospel with youth and children, as well as minister to their parents. Send resumes to The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor at [email protected].

St. George's, Savannah 
Part-Time Youth Minister Sought

Saint George's Church, Savannah has a position available for a part-time Youth Minister working 18 hours a week. 

St. George's, SavannahThe Youth Minister will devote a significant amount of time and effort toward evangelizing our youth programs in order to attract children and youth of all ages in the area we serve on the Southside of Savannah. In concert with the rector and the Christian Education committee, he/she will plan and execute parish youth programs.  

 

Candidates must have the ability to work well with people in a professional and welcoming manner; be a creative and innovative leader; be organized with ability to solve problems; be able to maintain confidential information; have a working knowledge of social and web site communication.  The candidate will be familiar with worship in the Episcopal Church, and have a thorough grounding in Christian formation.

 

The successful candidate will be subject to a Background Check and drug screening and must complete the online program, "Safeguarding God's Children."


For additional information contact: The Reverend James Parker at 912.604.4330 or by email at [email protected]

Atonement VBS
Photos from Atonement, Augusta and Iglesia Casa Du Refugio joint VBS.

 

Vacation Bible Schools in Photos
Atonement VBS We want to share your Vacation Bible School with the Diocese in photo album collecting pictures of our kid-friendly catechesis taking place around the Diocese this summer. Send your congregation's photo to [email protected].

The photos will be added to a VBS album and used at the diocesan website. You can visit this summer's VBS album online. Some of the photos will be shared here in From the Field. If you create a Facebook or other online album, you may also just send a link to that album to the address above and our online photo gallery curator, Julius Arial, will copy the photos to the diocesan album.

Atonement VBS

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