December 11, 2013
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Guess Who Came to Diocesan House?Feature
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In this week's Please Note video, I interview Santa Claus about how he can help us to understand the love and joy Jesus brings to our hearts. This is a great video to share with the children in your life.

For the adults, we've also included a bonus video in which I talk to the man behind Santa, John Mann. If you've ever wondered how Santa handles a three-year-old accusing him of drinking Daddy's six-pack of beer, here's your chance to find out.

Keep the faith,
+Michael 

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Advent, Miracles and MoreFeature



We want to hear from you - your thoughts, stories, reflections, hopes and prayers on anything and everything Advent and Christmas as we explore the miracles and magic of the holiday season.

To share your reflection, meditation or story, simply email us. We'll be sharing submissions throughout the next few weeks of December.

 

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  • The National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) is pleased to announce the release of The Episcopal Urban School Alliance: A Movement for Change, a series of four short films highlighting the mission, ministry, and funding of a group of extraordinary NAES member schools. The films may be viewed on the NAES website or the association's YouTube channel.  

  • The early registration deadline is fast approaching for the Godly Play training being offered at All Saints, Greensboro, January 10-12, 2014. The cost is only $75 if registration is completed by December 20, 2013. After December 20, the standard registration is $125.
  • From the Episcopal Church:
    • Episcopal Church calendars feature the Five Marks of Mission. They are available in both English and Spanish.  

    • Three beloved Advent services will be presented live by the Episcopal Church Office of Communication.

      The live webcasts can be accessed on the website of the Episcopal Church.

    • Online applications for the Young Adult Service Corps are now being accepted. The deadline is January 3, 2014.

  

The bulletin board is a great way to share announcements, needs and offerings around the Diocese. To include an item on the bulletin board, email us at [email protected] with your notice. Please keep it short (100 words max) and be sure to include contact information.   
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Visit www.episdionc.org to see a full list of upcoming diocesan events or to view the diocesan calendar.        

 

December
 

13-15 - Bishops' Ball, Camp Walter Johnson. This year's theme is "At the Crossroads."

 

14 - Chili Luncheon, 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m., St. James, Mooresville. Proceeds support community school. 

 

16 - Standing Committee meeting    

 

18 - Diocesan offices close at noon for staff Christmas party 

 

22 - A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, 11:00a.m., Christ Church, Raleigh. Take a journey through time where scripture is interwoven with beautiful anthems and traditional Advent and Christmas carols.

  

20-31 - Diocesan offices closed for Christmas and New Year's holiday. (Office will reopen Jan. 2.)

 

24-25 - Christmas Eve and Christmas services: please see the full list on the diocesan website.

 

January  

 

2 - Fresh Start, held regionally. Contact Canon Buerkel Hunn.  

 

 

Do you have an event you'd like to share? Email us at [email protected] with your event date and title, a brief description (100 words max.), a contact person and any promotional flyers or photos. Listings normally appear on the calendar four weeks prior to the event.

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For all who are traveling, just visiting or looking for a church home this December, the Diocese of North Carolina has compiled a list of special Advent and Christmas services from Durham to Salisbury to Rocky Mount. We hope you find something that suits you!

 

If your church hosts special services during this time of year, but you do not see your parish or mission listed, please fill out a submission form to include it on the diocesan website.

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Wonderful time with the Rev. Brad Smith and the good people of St. Paul's, Monroe, NC. Full and lively worshipping congregations at both services and plenty of children all over. Thank you St. Paul's!
 
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