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Our very own Deacon Glenda McDowell, who has served at the Cathedral of All Souls for decades, was featured in the Mountain Xpress newspapers' Golden Agers community spotlight. The Rev. Dn. Glenda McDowell was the first African-American woman ordained in the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, and she grew up attending St. Matthias Episcopal Church in Asheville.
“All the church leaders were white males. I soon realized my calling as an African American woman was leadership: to stand up and have a voice for those that didn’t have a voice.”
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Tuesday–Thursday, October 1–3
Parish Administrators and Lay Ministers are crucial to the functioning of our churches and the health of our parish communities. They are communicators, confidantes, advisors, greeters, bookkeepers, event planners, space managers, schedule coordinators, caregivers, and so much more. That’s why Lake Logan hosts the Lay Ministers and Parish Administrators’ Retreat each year. We want to celebrate these champions of our diocese, engage in shared learning and professional development, and – perhaps most importantly – offer time and space for well-deserved relaxation, rejuvenation, and refreshment.
More Information and Registration
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Resources for the Conflict in the Holy Land
The Office of Government Relations in The Episcopal Church has released a webpage of resources to follow the conflict in Gaza, Palestine, and Israel. The page includes ways to take action to support the citizens affected by the conflict, statements from leaders, partner resources, prayers, social media, and a list of press releases. The page is being updated as the situation develops.
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To submit an event, please review the submission guidelines and email Sinclaire event details and a photo for consideration. This space is reserved for diocesan, parish, and conference center events. | |
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Slip N Slide Meets Grill N Chill
Join the fun on Friday, August 16 on the back slopes of Holy Family Episcopal Church for some great family time! We’ve got a giant Slip n Slide for the kids and a Grill n Chill for everyone! This is a Christian gathering at its best: food, fun and fellowship! No worship service, just a meet and greet for anyone interested.
Wear your bathing suits if you want to go for a slide, or bring something for our Grill Masters to cook for you and your family. We will supply the fellowship plus a few side dishes for everyone to enjoy. Hope to see you there!
Friday, Aug. 16 | 6 p.m. | Holy Family, Mills River
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Creation Care EcoFair
On Saturday, August 17, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., more than 20 environmental agencies and advocates will be under the “big tent” in front of Grace Church in the Mountains, Waynesville, to answer eco-friendly gardening, solar energy, EV and related questions. Dr. Rebecca Wall, a sustainable landscape designer who grew up in our mountains, will speak about how to bring native plants into our yards. From 10:30 to 12:30 free childcare, music, and nature-themed art activities will also be provided. Get all details here.
Saturday, Aug. 17 | 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Grace Church in the Mountains, Waynesville
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Your 2024 Stewardship Plan
Gearing up for your stewardship efforts soon? Need some support and information? Join this one-hour roundtable via Zoom to discuss year-round stewardship and free resources available that can help you build your team and cast your vision. Bring questions and come to share your ideas too.
Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 5 p.m. | Zoom
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Planned Giving: Starting/Re-engaging Your Parish's Legacy Giving
Part of Stewardship support in the Diocese of WNC is helping churches with their approach to planned giving or legacy giving. Maybe your are just getting started, or maybe you’ve wanted to reengage what you have. Join this roundtable on Zoom to learn about strategies, to hear from others, and to ask your questions. We want to support you with this part of growing generosity as a spiritual gift.
Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 5 p.m. | Zoom
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Apple Festival Stained Glass Window Tour
Just in time for Apple Festival, Deacon Tim will be offering guided tours of our stained glass on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m. and at 2 p.m. These tours are free, open to the public, and a wonderful opportunity to bring friends and family to St. James to see the unique and vibrant stained glass that tells a coherent story of our faith’s history, from global to local, ancient to modern, from Moses to the first rector of St. James, the Rev. Nicholas Collins Hughes.
St. James is located at 766 N. Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville.
Saturday, Aug. 31 | 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. | St. James, Hendersonville
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Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Spiritual Retreat
Prayer and Action, Living a Life of Intercession
Join Deacon Glenda McDowell on this retreat weekend dedicated to examining a life of intercessory prayer and the subsequent fruits of action and social justice. The Rev. McDowell serves as the deacon of All Souls Cathedral and was the first African-American woman ordained as a deacon in the Diocese of Western North Carolina.
Registration form (send by Aug. 30)
For More Information
Contact Mary Ann Ransom Nanaransom43@gmail.com or Diance Mance
Mancediane40@bellsouth.net
Sept. 13–14 | Lake Logan Conference Center
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Middle School Retreat
Registration for Middle School Retreat is now live!!
Middle schoolers, youth leaders, and chaperones please join us at Lake Logan Conference Center, September 14th-15th where we will dive into our faith and how our relationships with our families and friends play a key role in our relationship with Christ! Youth Council and Charlotte have planned a fun and exciting weekend full of fun and fellowship!
REGISTRATION
For any questions or to learn how to be a chaperone please email Charlotte Garcia at youth@diocesewnc.org
Sept. 14–15 | Camp Henry/Lake Logan Conference Center
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Clergy Backpacking Retreat
Join the Rev. Karla Woggon on a backpacking pilgrimage with fellow clergy to re-connect with yourself and God by immersing yourself in the wonder of the wilderness. Sunday afternoon gather at Lake Logan to build community & prepare for the trail. Monday-Wednesday backpack & camp in the Shining Rock Wilderness. Experienced and novice backpackers are welcome. In addition to the backpacking, you will have time for individual and group prayer, meditation, & reflection. All backpacking gear is provided or you may bring your own.
Spiritual Guide: The Rev. Karla Woggon, an Episcopal priest & Director of Soul Sauntering Pilgrimage Ministry has 30 years of experience in parish ministry & spiritual direction. She is an avid backpacker, sea kayaker, & pilgrimage leader.
Sept. 15–18 | Lake Logan Wilderness
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Discernment Day: God is Calling
Have you heard the rumbling of a call to ministry? Join us to explore how God might be calling you. Discernment Day is intended to help those who feel a call to service, through ordained or lay ministry start to explore their vocational call.
We will help answer questions such as: What am I getting myself into? I don’t feel ready, why do I feel called? What are the first steps? Do I have to move to attend seminary?
Speakers, table discussions, and Q & A time around topics such as Commission on Ministry, Iona School for Ministry, Ordained ministry (Priest & Deacon), and Lay ministry (Formation & Church Staff) will be offered.
We hope Discernment Day will help you find a path to your call.
Sept. 21, 2024 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
St. James Episcopal Church | Black Mountain
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What began as the removal of a tree at Christ Church in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, has turned into a look into the life of the property’s former owner and the region’s 19th century history.
In the far northeastern corner of the state, Elizabeth City is part of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina.
The tree, a magnolia, had been planted over 100 years ago in memory of a son of the parish who had died during World War I. After it became diseased, the church decided to remove it and had planned to build a playground on that spot.
But when an excavation crew began digging the tree out, it brought up bricks, bits of broken dishes, bottles and other pottery – as well as a few bones. Fearing it might be an unmarked grave, the Rev. Daniel Cenci, the rector, asked the workers to stop digging and went to look for himself.
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"Love God, Love God’s World" is a nine-session, film-based curriculum, ideal for Episcopalians anywhere on the journey with creation care and environmental ministry—from newcomers looking to take their first step to seasoned leaders seeking a transformative small-group experience.
Sessions have a similar structure to the popular Sacred Ground curriculum and include compelling films and readings, faith-based reflections, and discussion questions—each written by different contributors who draw from their own contexts and experiences. Participants will also discover ways to learn, pray, advocate, and conserve.
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