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As the new year unfolds before us, take a moment to consider some key questions about choosing curricula for your groups and congregations. Formation Director Eden Lewis shares some tips and resources in this article.
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The Episcopal Church Women of St. Philip’s, Brevard, awarded a $6,000 grant to the Augustine Literacy Project-Brevard for operational expenses to support its volunteer tutor training. The Shop of St. Philip’s, located at 219 S. Caldwell St., is the largest operation of the ECW. Its mission is to provide affordable, quality clothing and household items to the community, with the majority of raised funds returning to the community through outreach grants.
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Small boxes lovingly given can make great change in the lives of others. Coins for Change partners with missions and parishes all across the island of Cuba to provide Vacation Bible Schools to children and their parents. This year St. James, Hendersonville, became a new partner.
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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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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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Thursday, Feb. 1 | 1:45–3 p.m. | St. John's, Asheville | |
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Choral Evensong
Celebrating Candlemas and Black History Month
Friday, Feb. 9 | 5 p.m. | St. Philip's, Brevard
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Prayer Bead Workshop
A morning of crafting, food, and fellowship
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Saturday, Feb. 3 |
9 a.m.–Noon | Redeemer, Shelby
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Shrove Tuesday + Ash Wednesday
A special service for a special season
Feb. 13–14 | Christ Church, Sparta
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Bake & Pray
with Kendall Vanderslice
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Saturday, March 9 |
1–4 p.m. | Trinity, Asheville
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The Divine Mercy
A Lenten Day Away
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Saturday, March 16 |
10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Good Shepherd, Hayesville
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Formation Director Eden Lewis shares a list of resources for Lent by age group. On this list, you will find hyperlinks to books, discussion guides, curriculum series, and more for adults, young adults, youth, children, and intergenerational offerings.
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Elizabeth Von Trapp Available for Concerts
The granddaughter of Maria and Baron Von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music, will be touring in the Southeast over the next 18 months and is available for performances at Episcopal churches at no cost to the church. Elisabeth is an accomplished vocalist and is also an Episcopalian, a member of Christ Episcopal Church of Montpelier, Vermont. A collection is requested. More Info.
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Organize Portion of Parochial Report with New Web App
The General Convention Office has released a new web-based app that helps tally items on the annual parochial report relating to church services and attendance.
The parish register app allows users to track aspects of every liturgy that takes place in their congregation and then adds that data to the church’s parochial report, the Rev. Molly James, deputy executive officer of General Convention, told Episcopal News Service. Every congregation in The Episcopal Church is required to complete the parochial report annually. This year’s report based on 2023 data is due March 1.
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