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Middle schoolers, youth leaders, and chaperones please join us at Camp Henry/Lake Logan, September 14th-15th for our Middle School Retreat.
At the retreat, 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 retreat full of fun and fellowship!
Cost: $125 includes lodging, meals and program.
If you have questions please reach out to Charlotte Garcia.
Sept. 14-15| 10 a.m. on Saturday to 1 p.m. on Sunday
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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 you are just getting started, or 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.
Aug 27th | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Zoom
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Discernment Day
Join us to explore where or how God might be calling you. Discernment Day is intended to help those who feel a call to service, through ordained or lay ministry.
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 time for questions and answers around these questions and topics such as Commission on Ministry, Iona School for Ministry, Ordained Ministry (priest or deacon), or lay ministry (Formation, Parish Ministry, and Vestry leadership, etc.) will be offered. We hope this experience will help you find a path to your call.
September 21st | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
St. James, Black Mountain
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102nd Annual Diocesan Convention
Cherokee Convention Center, Cherokee
Prelude Events: Thursday, Nov. 7 & Friday, Nov. 8
Open to delegates, guests, and visitors.
Opening Eucharist & Reception: Friday, Nov. 8
Business & Keynote: Saturday, Nov. 9
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Family and Youth Night in Mills River
Every family needs a mid-week break. That’s why we’ve created WOW! Worship on Wednesdays! Mills River Presbyterian and Holy Family Episcopal Mills River are working together to offer family dinners and children/youth Christian activities every Wednesday from 6–7:30 p.m. at Mills River Pres. Church starting September 4th.
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Echo of the Soul
The Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-The-Lake and the Rev. Tara Bartal will be hosting a Zoom class in September. If you are interested in attending, please send your email address to mthr.tara@gmail.com and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the class.
This class will discuss and reflect on J. Philip Newell's book, "Echo of the Soul - The Sacredness of the Human Body."
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Apple Festival Stained Glass Window Tours
with Deacon Tim Jones
Just in time for the Hendersonville 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. If you are planning to attend the cost of parking is $5 per car. This is a
fundraiser and all proceeds go to Youth and Family Ministries.
Aug. 31 | 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.|St. James Hendersonville
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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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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.
For More Information Contact:
Mary Ann Ransom at Nanaransom43@gmail.com or
Diane Mance at Mancediane40@bellsouth.net
Sept. 13–14 | Lake Logan Conference Center
Registration form (send by Aug. 30)
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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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As announced at the close of the 81st General Convention, the installation of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe will be a simpler, scaled-down event this fall with a view toward reducing carbon footprint and increasing virtual engagement and participation. The installation service will take place on Nov. 2 at the Chapel of Christ the Lord in The Episcopal Church Center in New York City. Watch for more information about watch parties and educational resources for the event coming soon.
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