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Is God Calling You?
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 Q & A time around topics such as Commission on Ministry, Iona School for Ministry, ordained ministry (priest or deacon), and lay ministry (formation, parish ministry, vestry, etc.) will be offered. We hope Discernment Day will help you find a path to answering your call.
Sept. 21 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | St. James Episcopal Church, Black Mountain
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This year we will gather at the Harrah's Cherokee Convention Center and Resort on November 7–9 for the 102nd annual Diocesan Convention.
We have reserved a block of rooms at The Cherokee Hotel. This hotel has many amenities, including a pool, spa, workout room, arcade, and access to shopping and dining. A portion of the hotel's revenue supports the tribe of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The rates for these rooms are at a discounted price for our event, and staying at The Cherokee will make fellowship during our Convention events easier.
Book your stay at this link to secure the special rate: https://www.caesars.com/book/?propCode=CHE&action=FindRooms&groupcode=S11EPIS
If you have any trouble with the link, call 828-497-7777 and use the code S11EPIS.
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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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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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Mountain Soul Presents The Lone Canary
Anchored in the rich loam of Folk/Americana music, The Lone Canary embodies the harmonious talents of Heather Camacho and Jesse Fox. Camacho graces the stage with her rich vocals, dynamic fiddle, and rhythmic percussion, complemented by Fox's gruff voice and acoustic guitar resonances.
Based in Rockford, IL, The Lone Canary is a long-standing musical alliance between Fox and Camacho, dating back to their high school years. Their collective journey resonates musically, delivering an authentic sound that is equal parts haunting and captivating.
Mountain Soul is a music ministry provided by Christ Church.
Christ Episcopal Church is located at 2543 US HWY 21 South in Sparta, NC, at the corner of HWY 21S and Chestnut Grove Church Road. All Mountain Soul events are FREE to the community! We do accept donations that go directly towards the next Mountain Soul event.
Sunday, Sept. 8 | 6 p.m. | Christ Church, Sparta
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Safe Church Training
Join the Church of the Good Shepherd in Cashiers for Safe Church training. The day of training includes snacks and lunch.
For questions please contact goodshepadmin@frontier.com.
Monday, Sept. 9 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Church of the Good Shepherd, Cashiers
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Middle School Retreat
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!
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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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Good News Gardens Field Days
A time to connect with each other and learn about what it means to be “Good News” in
Creation—including topics of botany, gardening, climate justice, and green burial
Join us on September 22-24, 2024 at Kanuga in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mallory McDuff as our keynote speaker on Wednesday evening. Mallory will speak to the intersection of agrarian ministry-churchland stewardship-creation care.
St. John’s in the Wilderness, Flat Rock, NC will join us in sharing news of their volunteer work in Kanuga’s Foster Education Garden. We will also hear from Delia Jovel Dubon from Tierra Fértil Coop, a Hispanic, worker-owned farm cooperative partnering with western North Carolina’s Episcopal Churches in food ministry.
Immerse yourself in a variety of engaging activities, from forest bathing and sound baths to music and stories around the fire. We'll also share a farm-to-table supper in the garden, fostering a sense of community and time to reflect on how to apply our learning.
Information: goodnewsgardens@episcopalchurch.org
Registration: https://kanugafielddays.campbrainregistration.com
Sept. 22–24 | Kanuga
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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.
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