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Connection between the Community of St. Mary and Greeneville, Tenn. found at Celebration of New Ministry

The Episcopal Church in East Tennessee : Province 4

August 21, 2018

Even though the Community of St. Mary has been around for 153 years, a lot of people are still not aware of our existence. We are the oldest Episcopal monastic community for women in America, but there are those who try to convince us that there are no such...

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St. Thomas Seeks a Children's Ministry Coordinator

Diocesan Center : Province 8

August 09, 2018

St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sun Valley has begun the process of hiring a part-time Children's Ministry Coordinator to oversee the Sunday School. This person needs to be faithful, welcoming, kind, organized, a good communicator, and a strong team player. ...

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New Loaves, New Fishes: A Young Episcopalian’s Pursuit for Justice, Peace, and the Restoration of Human Dignity

The Episcopal Church in East Tennessee : Province 4

August 06, 2018

Among the daily deluge of rapid changes in our world that put many of us on edge, there has been increasing chatter throughout the Episcopal Church generally wondering how well we are engaging the world in the midst of these changes and how well we, as a Ch...

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A day of remembrance and celebration

The Episcopal Church in East Tennessee : Province 4

August 06, 2018

Today is a very special day. It is a day of remembrance and celebration. It is a day we recall the lives of those who have entered the chapter eternal—our Gold Star Brothers who courageously gave their lives in defense of our country and the common va...

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Practicing What We Preach

The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona : Province 8

August 31, 2018

This past week for Arizonans has been the week of Senator John McCain. We have watched his funeral services on television, read moving tributes to his life, and some of you may have even gone to the Capitol building to pay your respects. Everywhere I have g...

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Deacon Beacon: Grace St. Paul’s

The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona : Province 8

August 31, 2018

This month, the Deacon Beacon spotlights the ministries of two deacons from Grace St. Paul's in Tucson. In these dog days of summer, it is a good time to change things up a bit don't you think? Our featured deacons are The Rev. Nancy Meister and The Rev. Ch...

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Sanibel Begins Fall Sunday School Season

Diocese of Southwest Florida : Province 4

August 31, 2018

SANIBEL - St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church invites all children in kindergarten through fifth grades to attend its Sunday Bible School, beginning Sept. 16, in its new Sunday School rooms. The school runs concurrent with the Sunday service, held...

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Join Our Diocesan Choir for Convention

Diocese of Southwest Florida : Province 4

August 30, 2018

PUNTA GORDA - For those interested in singing in the Diocesan Choir for the Diocesan Convention 5:00 p.m. Opening Eucharist on Friday, October 12, please contact Maggie Coleman at [email protected], with the following information:

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Olive Trees Join St. John Courtyard Garden

Diocese of Southwest Florida : Province 4

August 30, 2018

TAMPA - Dedication of the parish's newly renovated courtyard at St. John's will be held Sunday, Sept. 9, following the 9:15 a.m. service.

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Youth Leadership Team Gathers at DaySpring

Diocese of Southwest Florida : Province 4

August 30, 2018

PARRISH - The Diocesan Youth Leadership team gathered last weekend for an overnight retreat at DaySpring Episcopal Center the weekend of Aug. 24.

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Nov. 1 Deadline For Christmas Southern Cross

Diocese of Southwest Florida : Province 4

August 30, 2018

PARRISH - Editorial submissions and parish subscription lists are needed for the upcoming Christmas edition of Southern Cross. We encourage news stories and news item submissions from our congregations.

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The Rev. Tom Thoeni Joins Naples Church in November

Diocese of Southwest Florida : Province 4

August 30, 2018

NAPLES - The vestry of St. Paul's Church has called the Rev. Dr. Thomas Thoeni to be their next rector, beginning Nov. 1, 2018.

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Friday Workshops Available at 50th Convention

Diocese of Southwest Florida : Province 4

August 30, 2018

PUNTA GORDA - A slate of learning session workshops is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12 at the 50th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida.

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The Rev. Andrea Hayden Opens Fall Eucharist Series

Diocese of Southwest Florida : Province 4

August 30, 2018

PARRISH - The Rev. Andrea Rose-Marie Hayden will open the fall 2018 season of DaySpring Eucharist & Lunch.On First Wednesdays, a guest priest from the Diocese of Southwest Florida preaches and celebrates the Holy Eucharist, followed by lunch at DaySpring.

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Disciple: The First Line of Help

Diocesan House : Province 4

August 29, 2018

Early in the evening on April 15, an F2 tornado reaching top speeds of 135 mph hit some of Greensboro’s poorest neighborhoods. The storm knocked out power to 85,000 households, destroyed three elementary schools and approximately 100 houses, and kille...

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Deadline Extended for Episcopal Charities Grant Requests

Diocese of Southwest Florida : Province 4

August 29, 2018

PARRISH - Deadlines have been extended until Sept. 14, 2018 for church outreach groups to apply for Episcopal Charities grants for 2019.

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Celebrating 34 Years of Diocesan Ministry

Episcopal Diocese of Alabama : Province 4

August 28, 2018

For the past 34 years, Denise Servant has served seven bishops and has been a loving presence and cheerful voice at the diocesan offices at Carpenter House. At the end of August, her ministry at Carpenter House will come to anend, and she will begin a new m...

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Disciple: A Church as Wide as God's Love

Diocesan House : Province 4

August 28, 2018

The Rev. Leslie Bland has experienced the myriad ways churches can be difficult to navigate for people who use assistive devices to aid with mobility. She has maneuvered her power wheelchair up ramps leading to locked, too-narrow doors no one was there to o...

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Disciple: Know Your Neighbor, Serve Your Neighbor

Diocesan House : Province 4

August 27, 2018

Across the Diocese of North Carolina, churches serve their communities in ways big and small by meeting people in their neighborhoods and learning from them about the community’s needs. Sometimes the discernment process leads to major new initiatives,...

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2018 Stewardship Workshop Materials, Power Points, Available

Diocese of Southwest Florida : Province 4

August 27, 2018

PARRISH - Resources from the 2108 Stewardship Conference, held Aug. 25 at DaySpring Episcopal Center, brought clergy and lay leaders together for workshops and talks.

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Disaster Response in Western Oklahoma

August 29, 2018

Recently, I was in western Oklahoma, where we are still working on recovering from the wildfires. I took some pictures while I was there to share with you. I feel that it is important to keep you updated on how your neighbors are recovering.

We are trying to put homes and lives back together, and we could use your help! If you have a team that would like to go to the area and help clean up, please let me know. If you would like to make a donation to help with the recovery effort, please make your check out to "the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma" with “Disaster Relief” in the Memo, and mail it to:

The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
Attn: Disaster Relief
924 N. Robinson
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Thank you for your support of our neighbors during this difficult time or recovery and rebuilding!

Farewell to Fr. Bright

August 29, 2018

On August 12th, we said our official goodbyes to Fr. Bright and his family.

After the Thanksgiving prayer at the end of the Eucharist, Deacon Steve presided over a "going forth" liturgy with most of the congregation surrounding Fr. Bright and his family. Father Bright gave the blessing, and after the final hymn, we gathered in the parish hall for a festive lunch.

After much good food, our Senior Warden, Richard Winterrowd, reviewed our last five years together. He highlighted many of the things we have accomplished as we looked at pictures in a timeline titled "Five Bright Years". Many gifts were presented to Fr. Bright and Monyue. We had to say goodbye to Tinika long distance. since she was already in Florida to start school.

Godspeed to Fr. Bright, Monyue, and Tinika as they leave us to begin a new ministry in Florida!

Emmanuel, Shawnee Blue Zones Approved

August 28, 2018

It’s a special and exciting day as Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Shawnee, is honored as the first Blue Zones Project Approved™ Faith-based Organization in Pottawatomie County! Emmanuel Episcopal is the first church in Shawnee, and the state of Oklahoma, to achieve this approval status.

Driven by the leadership of Father Tom Dahlman; Youth & Family Minister, Beth Canaday; and the Blue Zones Committee made up of Jack Barrett, and Barbara and Larry Smith, Emmanuel Episcopal Church has made numerous strides to improve the well-being of their congregation.

A few key components in Emmanuel’s approval include:

- Offering multiple Purpose Workshops to their congregation and the community

- Engaging their youth in community volunteerism through community gardening

- Inclusion of healthy food offerings at all social events

- Encouraging and celebrating their congregation’s commitment to #movenaturally during Bike to Church month

Faith-based organizations play a valuable role in well-being. Longevity research indicates that people who practice their faith by attending a service at least once a month can add four to 14 years to their lives. The type of faith practiced doesn’t matter as much as the benefits of fellowship and possibly trusting in a power greater than one’s self.

Stay tuned for details on a ribbon-cutting ceremony to recognize Emmanuel Episcopal’ s stellar accomplishment! #community #bzppottawatomie