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Community volunteers in Hendersonville got together for a service project Monday in celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The volunteers from various faith communities, including our Blue Ridge Service Corps members (second photo reel) packed thousands of pounds of rice and beans for the fight against hunger in Henderson County.
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Brother John Huebner presented the homily Sunday, Jan. 14 at Redeemer, Asheville, in observance of Religious Life Sunday (A week early due to other obligations). He shared his calling to become a friar and the work that he has done in that vocation. The congregation welcomed him during refreshments, where he shared other stories and answered questions. His message was one of great interest and inspiration to the congregation.
Religious Life Sunday is held each year on the third Sunday of Epiphany and is an invitation to share the monastic and Christian Communities of the Episcopal Church.
Bulletin Insert for Religious Life Sunday
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Coming up in 2024, the diocesan children, youth, and family ministry is planning a few events that you don't want to miss. Families and youth are invited to snow tubing on Feb. 4; Spring Conference for grades 8–12 will be held at Lake Logan March 15–17; and our 5th Grade Day Retreat will be held May 11.
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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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View the weekly checklist of important upcoming dates and deadlines for clergy, wardens, and staff. | |
Events around the Diocese | |
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We love your submissions! To be placed in this section, you must email the details of your event and a photo to Rachel, rcarr@diocesewnc.org, for consideration. This space is reserved for diocesan, parish, and conference center events.
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Celebration for the Feast of Absalom Jones
In collaboration with St. Matthias Episcopal Church, the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina will hold a celebration for the Feast of Absalom Jones at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 3 at St. Matthias, Asheville. The Rt. Rev. José McLoughlin will be the celebrant, and the guest speaker will be Dr. Mark Anthony Jefferson.
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A Valentine Concert
Do You Love Me?
Charting the lifecycle of relationships
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Sunday, Feb. 11 |
4 p.m. | St. John in the Wilderness, Flat Rock
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On Retreat with Mary Magdalene
Friday night: Name & Reclaim Mary Magdalene: Art and Lecture with
Beth Maczka
Friday, Feb. 23 |
6 p.m. | St. James, Hendersonville
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On Retreat with Mary Magdalene Saturday: A Journey Through Scripture, Early Christian, Medieval, & Contemporary Art | |
Saturday, Feb. 24 |
9 a.m.–3 p.m. | St. James, Hendersonville
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As the next church season approaches, check out some resources from The Episcopal Church in preparation for Lent.
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Young Adult Book Study Tuesdays in February
Join the Center for Spiritual Wisdom for a young adult book study exploring the subject of vocation with Parker Palmer’s Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation. In this book, Palmer uses several essays to demonstrate personal and communal perspectives to discover the higher meaning of genuine self and purpose in our lives. Led by Colin Rice, CSW Assistant for Communications & Operations, and Abby Glass, a friend of the Center and local CrossTown Youth Minister.
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Neighboring Diocese to Host Cursillo Weekend
The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina is again conducting a Cursillo weekend, April 11–14, 2024. It will be held at Camp Walter Johnson, Lexington, N.C. Cursillo is a Diocesan program and is an opportunity for Episcopalians seeking to grow their faith to meet and learn together. At Cursillo you will experience the gift of God’s love through shared prayer, worship, study and fellowship. For more information contact Ann Lockhart and visit nccursillo.org for an application to attend.
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