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...with Evans House
● During the summer months, Notes from Bishop Mark appear every other week in this update.
● On August 7, Bishop Mark worshipped with the people of St. John's, Glasgow. His photos included some relating to the parish's Appalachian Trail shelter ministry. Find more photos here.
● Bishop Light continues his recovery from cardiac surgery. He is now at home, very appreciative of the cards and messages that have been coming to Evans House for him.
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● Bishop's Reminders
--Joining God in the Neighborhood: What is God calling your church to do in its neighborhood? Bring a brown-bag lunch and learn some beginning steps in discovering your church's particular missions at Joining God in the Neighborhood, a daylong conference at Christ Episcopal Church, Blacksburg, on Saturday, August 27, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Learn more about this event and register here.
--Fall Clergy Gathering with the Rev. Dr. Dwight Zscheile ~ Save the Dates: Our overnight clergy gathering will be Wednesday evening, October 19, through early afternoon on Thursday, October 20. Attendance by all active clergy is expected and is encouraged of all others.
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● Christ, Pulaski, has some unused acolyte and choir vestments they'd like to share. Contact Senior Warden Cary Sutherland if your parish is interested.
● Nancy Kershner is offering more free resources to anyone who is interested. Items include
--When the Well Runs Dry: creative activities, songs, and games for 1st and 2nd graders and When the Well Runs Dry Again: ideas for preschool teaching center. Both include reproducibles.
--Children's Ministry That Works! Ed. By Jolene L. Roehlkepartain
--Easy to Use, Fun to Do Jr. High Meetings, Ed. By Candace McMahan
Contact Nancy Kershner at nkershner54@gmail.com for more information. Inquiries about other available books and materials welcome. Items will be sent free of charge.
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Remember to check out the diocesan
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. . . with the Wider Community
● Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry has appointed Rebecca Linder Blachly as Director of Government Relations, a member of the Presiding Bishop's staff. Read more.
● The Episcopal Church is accepting applications for the new full-time position of Digital Evangelist, a member of the Presiding Bishop's staff. Duties for the Digital Evangelist includes strategizing efforts for the building of relationships, creating community, and fostering of an aspirational online social presence by managing and implementing the Episcopal Church's growing digital evangelism ministry. Learn more. ● As flooding continues in the US Gulf Coast, Episcopalians are asking how to respond. Episcopal Relief & Development is working closely with dioceses in the region to reach the most vulnerable. Click here to find bulletin inserts to use in sharing information and an opportunity for compassionate response with members of your congregation.
● SpiritServ is a new, creative concept for seniors 50+ wanting to live a different way. Downsizing and living with less but with the opportunities for friendship with likeminded people as well as activities for mind, body and spirit. Read more.
● Awakening Soul presents a conference entitled Tending the Fire, featuring Brian McLaren and Becca Stevens. "We're living in a time when there is a fascination with the next "great idea" but little celebration of the hard work required to bring it to fruition, much less sustain it for the long term. We need to ask how do we take our passion and make a real commitment for change in the world?" Learn more and register. Plan now to make September a time for your congregation to stand together against hunger, joining with the Society of St. Andrew to see that each person in this country has healthy, nourishing food to eat. Read more and find resources to share.
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