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With the help of a grant from the Episcopal Foundation of Western North Carolina and others, St. Gabriel's in Rutherfordton has updated the Jericho Road Soup Kitchen to better accommodate the increasing demand for a hot meal. The kitchen began more than twenty years ago as a ministry to the community by the late Rev. Dn. Bobby Lynch and his wife, Helen Lynch. Each week the kitchen serves about 200 residents of Rutherford County. The congregation of St. Gabriel's extends a heartfelt thank you to all who helped to make this remodel a reality.
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We are halfway through the summer season here at Camp Henry and every single week has been filled with joy, laughter, and unconditional love! Our theme this summer is “When the Saints Go Marching In” and our chaplains each week have helped us understand what it means to be a saint and how to care for ourselves, our neighbors, and God’s creation.
We have spent hours in the newly renovated Boojum, playing games like pool and ping-pong, role-playing during Dungeons and Dragons, and hanging out on the couches during Canteen.
This year was the 2nd annual Bilingual Camp here at Camp Henry, and we had a fantastic session! We were overjoyed to have over 60 campers and families join us. This session was full of singing and silliness; we even made up a new camp dance! We can’t wait for Bilingual Camp next summer!
To keep up with the happenings at Camp, check out our website for more information on what we do, who we are, and how you can get involved. Sail Forth!
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Good News Gardens Field Days Rescheduled to September
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-church and 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
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Halfway there! We have forms from 34 churches. Thank you to all who have filled out the form.
We're in the process of updating our church contact list and would love to stay in touch with you about important diocesan events. Please fill out the linked form with your parish information so we can keep you informed and connected.
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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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Back to School Picnic
Come and enjoy delicious Mexican food (tamales and much more), watermelon, popsicles, pizza for the youth, and games for everyone. This is a great opportunity to visit with old friends and make new ones from La Capilla, St. James-Hendersonville, and St. Paul's in Edneyville. La Capilla de Santa Maria is the Hispanic Mission Church for the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina and is located at 186 Saint Mary's Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
Saturday, July 21 | 1–3 p.m. | Folwell House (next to La Capilla), Hendersonville
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Women's Ordination Celebration
The Episcopal Church Women of Western North Carolina is partnering with the Cathedral of All Souls to bring a special celebration for the 50th anniversary of women's ordination along with a screening of The Philadelphia Eleven.
July 19: Screening of The Philadelphia Eleven at 6:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dn. Kelsey Davis talking about the film.
July 20: Eucharist at 11 a.m. Celebrating 50 Years of Women's Ordination in the Episcopal Church with the Rev. Carter Heyward. Lunch and reception to follow.
July 19 & 20 | The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville
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Mt Soul Presents Amythyst Kiah
Join the Mt Soul music ministry from Christ Church for Tennessee-bred folk singer/songwriter Amythyst Kiah. With an unforgettable voice that's both unfettered and exquisitely controlled, Kiah expands on the uncompromising artistry she most recently revealed as part of all-women-of-color supergroup Our Native Daughters, for which she penned the Grammy Award-nominated song "Black Myself", a song that also won Song of the Year at the 2019 Folk Alliance International Awards.
Sunday, July 21 | 6 p.m. | Christ Church, Sparta
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"Through the Red Door" tells the story of The Church of the Advocate, a diocesan homeless ministry housed in the undercroft of Trinity Church, Asheville. Since 1997, this ministry has stood in solidarity with Asheville's materially poor, creating relationships across boundaries. Author, The Rev. Dr. Dena Bearl Whalen, a priest in the Episcopal Church for 31 years, brings her extensive experience in parish churches, Episcopal schools, urban cathedrals, and diocesan leadership to this inspiring narrative. The Rev. Dr. R. Scott White, Rector of Trinity Church, praises the book as a gripping narrative of faith, dedication, and community. "Through the Red Door" is available now. All proceeds support The Church of the Advocate.
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Please join us in giving thanks for 28th Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe and his family. Rowe will begin in his role as the face and voice of the Episcopal Church on Nov. 1. In addition to your weekly prayers for Bishop José and our current Presiding Bishop, Michale Curry, Bishop José asks that all congregations add our Presiding Bishop-elect to the prayers of the people.
Read the bishop's letter
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Following on from a successful EcoPreacher Cohort in 2022-2023, and with the desire to support, educate, and engage preachers in the integration of climate consciousness into their preaching, Creation Justice Ministries has partnered with The BTS Center and Lexington Theological Seminary to offer this ten-month cohort of learning, companionship, and exploration that will begin in September 2024.
Questions about the EcoPreacher Cohort? Contact Creation Justice Ministries' Theological Education and Training Coordinator Derrick Weston at derrick@creationjustice.org.
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If you and your team wonder how your church treasurer can excel in his/her position given these variables, join experts on Zoom, Tuesday, July 30 at 3 p.m. for a discussion on the role and responsibilities for this critical position and how to secure the appropriate resources for this person to fulfill their responsibilities.
This workshop, led by EPN partner Chazin & Company, will help you understand how to define the treasurer’s role and responsibilities and what tools are available to help the treasurer succeed. Accounting expert Jackie McLaughlin, CPA will join Gary Hacker, treasurer at Emmanuel Church Baltimore for this important conversation.
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