| | View the weekly checklist of important upcoming dates and deadlines for clergy, wardens, and staff. | | Diocesan Helene Anniversary Eucharist at Lake Logan | | |
To honor the one year anniversary of Helene, we are holding a Diocesan Eucharist at Lake Logan Conference Center. This event is open to all with limited capacity, so please RSVP. There will be a lunch at no cost to follow. Please join us as we continue to heal and rebuild together.
This is a family friendly event! There will be programming for kids and youth after worship and Lake Logan is graciously inviting all to spend their day on property - enjoy the lakefront, play in the creek, go for a hike, or just rest in the beauty of God's creation at Lake Logan.
We still want to hear your experiences from Helene. What are the stories from this time that we need to remember?
Access to this link has been restored, so if you tried before and it did not work, please try again! Some stories may be used for a project at the Helene Anniversary Eucharist.
| | September 27 | 10 a.m. | Lake Logan Conference Center | | Bishop's Portrait & Parish Gallery Unveiling | | You are invited to the unveiling Bishop José's official portrait and our gallery of parish photos at the Diocese office. There will be light refreshments and an opportunity to meet the artist who painted Bishop José's portrait. | |
August 21 | 12-4 p.m.
Diocese Office - 900 B Centrepark Dr, Asheville, NC 28805
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We are very excited to be starting a Garden Support Network in our diocese! If you and/or your church has a garden that is intended to be a community resource, please consider joining our Facebook group linked below. We hope this group will serve as a helpful way to be able to support each other, and to connect food to people who want and need it. Join us! | | Henderson County Disaster Recovery Partnership is hosting a free event for Henderson County educators at Kanuga. There will be kayaking, swimming, guided nature walks, sound bathing, yoga, and more. Dinner of burgers, hotdogs, and s'mores provided! Childcare is available. | | August 24 | 2-7 p.m. | Kanuga | | This Week Around the Diocese | |
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Good Shepherd, Hayesville Raises Dental Fund Through Annual Bake Sale
Several years ago, a generous anonymous donor created the dental fund for children without insurance in Clay and neighboring counties. GSEC launched the Blueberry Festival last year to provide ongoing support for this ministry, with a bake sale provided by parishioners called Everything Blueberry.
Festival organizer Patti Brownlee says the program has served 17 young people to date. “Most referrals come from the dental clinic to the church office, usually just for basic care. But this year they’ve had two major cases. The first one was a child who needed major dental care beyond what the clinic could do, to the tune of over $2,000. School nurses worked with the health department to make it happen.”
In the second case, a child’s fall precipitated an emergency situation, again above the level of care the clinic could provide. A school counselor paid for the treatment and the parish dental fund will arrange reimbursement.
Thanks to this work, young people are receiving not just dental treatment, but dignity and hope.
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Join us for ‘Young at Heart Camp’ for those age 60+. Everyone is encouraged to experience all that Lake Logan has to offer – take a stroll along the river, spot a bald eagle in flight, take out a row boat on the lake, or share some laughs around the game tables in Boojum’s Cave. Evening activities include live local music, history and ecology talks, and of course, good ol’ fashion Camp Henry campfire sing-a-longs.
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August 26-28
Lake Logan Conference Center
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Middle School Retreat is right around the corner. Gather with middle schoolers from across the diocese as we talk about what it means to get lost, make mistakes, and receive unconditional love. Registration is open and this event was at max capacity last year. Please register early to ensure that your middle schooler’s spot is secure!
Email Charlotte Garcia at youth@diocesewnc.org with questions.
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September 13-14
Lake Logan Conference Center
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We will gather at St. Francis (outdoor) Chapel, across the road from Kanuga Inn. We’ll hike the Rufus Morgan Trail, reflect on how we’ve experienced God, and end at St. Francis Chapel for the Holy Eucharist.
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August 2 | 8:45 a.m.
Francis Chapel
Kanuga
| |  | Compañeros en Cuba Benefit Dinner at St. James | Join us for a night of warmth, flavor, and purpose as we come together to support our companionship with the Episcopal Diocese of Cuba. All proceeds benefit our mission of solidarity and service with our Cuban partners. | |
August 2 | 6-8 p.m.
St. James
Hendersonville
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St. Paul's Chicken Supper
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The congregation of St. Paul’s in Edneyville is happy to announce our annual Chicken Supper. All proceeds go to St. Paul’s outreach, including the Community Food Pantry in Edneyville.
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August 2 | 5-7 p.m.
St. Paul's
Edneyville
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St. Matthias Concert Series:
Men of Song
| Men of Song will perform a variety of songs a cappella. The concert is free of charge however donations to support the ongoing restoration of the historic church are welcome. | |
August 3 | 4 p.m.
St. Matthias
Asheville
| | | Black Preacher Series at St. James, Black Mountain | |
St. James' Summer Black Preacher Series continues. Please join us as we welcome the voice of Stephen Browder from Montgomery, AL into the pulpit.
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August 10
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
St. James
Black Mountain
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Contemplative Pride Eucharist
| The Table at St. George's (a small, monthly contemplative gathering) and All Souls are partnering for a contemplative pride eucharist. All are welcome. | |
September 28
5:30 p.m.
St. George's
West Asheville
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Join Rev Wendy and Chris Pinzino, and Rob Field for a sacred time of Centering Prayer to deepen your practice. With comfortable accommodations and healthy meals, participants can
"rest in God" - away from the distractions of work and home.
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September 15-18
Lutheridge Conference Center
Arden, NC
| | The Episcopal Creation Care Gathering is an annual church-wide event focused on the work of Christian ministry, mission, and living on earth. These gatherings create space for conversation, learning, and practice as we explore the deep relationships that bind together spirituality, justice, ecology, discipleship, and evangelism. | |
September 18-20
Procter Center
London, Ohio
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Healing Winds Conference is associated with International Order of St. Luke the Physician. Come for a relaxing retreat focused on Christian Healing. Take time for rest, reflection, and prayer. Learn how to pray for others more effectively. This is a great event for prayer ministers of any experience level.
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September 26-28
Lake Junaluska
Conference Center
Waynesville, NC
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Andrea White is looking to donate the following items. They belonged to her late husband, Scott Shumate. She only needs a letter of donation to ensure her a tax deduction. The items are:
- "Twelve Apostles" Chasuble
- "Twelve Apostles" Stole
- 1 Purple Chasuble
- 1 Red Cope
- 1 Coronation pattern Stole
- 2 Black Cassocks
- 1 Shoulder Cape for Cassock
- 2 Men's Clergy Shirts size 17
- 1 Black Vest
- 2 Surplices
- Kit for taking Communion to Homebound (slight discoloration on Ciborium)
- Black, Green & Purple Chalice Veils
- 2 Albs
- 1 Black stole like garment
- 1 Red Stole like garment
- 1 Silver Chalice .
- 3 Stoles: Purple; White; White, Blue & Gold
If you are interested in these items, please email Andrea at shumateandrea67@gmail.com.
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