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Lenten Reflection
God was with the people of Israel in the wilderness, offering presence and provision for the wandering journey. They didn't go hungry, and in fact, they had exactly what they needed. Even in the midst of the desert, the people of God experienced fullness. While life can sometimes feel sparse and desolate, there are also times when life can feel full and good and abundant. It's easy to relax our spiritual development in times of abundance, taking our eyes from heaven and looking to the things of earth. Yet God is with us in the fullness as well, just as present as when we experience scarcity and emptiness. Keep looking to God, both in the times of fullness and the times of desolation.
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View the weekly checklist of important upcoming dates and deadlines for clergy, wardens, and staff. | |
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Gather on the green at Reems Creek this spring for the first-ever Bishop's Cup, a golf tournament to raise funds for Camp Henry and Lake Logan.
Show your support by gathering your foursome (pro-level play not required!) or by becoming a sponsor. Multiple sponsorship levels and opportunities are available. Proceeds will help to send youths to camp this summer and in the maintenance of Lake Logan.
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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.
Join the Good Friday Offering
Since 1922, the Good Friday Offering has provided a way to express support for the ministries of the three dioceses of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East. These gifts continue to make a difference in the lives of many in the homeland of Jesus through supporting life-giving ministries, like the eye clinic in Ras Morbat and the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza.
Learn more
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Events around the Diocese | |
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Clergy Renewal of Vows
All clergy are invited to join Bishop José for the annual Clergy Renewal of Vows service on Thursday, March 14, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of All Souls in Asheville. In the midst of the busy season of Lent, this service is an opportunity to pause, slow down, and gather in fellowship, prayer, and mutual support, remembering the vows we took in ordained ministry.
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The Divine Mercy
Lenten Day Away
Saturday, March 16 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Good Shepherd, Hayesville
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Conversation with Suhaila Tarazi
Director of Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza
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Sunday, March 17 | 9 a.m. | St. James, Hendersonville
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Screening of The Philadelphia 11
In celebration of the first women ordained in the Episcopal Church
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Sunday, March 17 | 2:30 p.m. | St. James, Hendersonville
The time for this event was changed.
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Lenten Art Experience
Peaceful words painting
Sunday, March 17 | 12:45 p.m. | St. David's, Cullowhee
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Lenten Art Series
The Asheville
Gay Men's Chorus
| Sunday, March 17 | 4 p.m. | Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville | |
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Lenten Program: DREAMS
Explore how dreams, like prayer, draw us closer to God with Rose Wilkerson
| Wednesday, March 20 | 5:30 p.m. | St. John's, Asheville | |
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Celtic Eucharist Hike
Readings and reflections at vista views
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Saturday, March 23 |
8:45 a.m. | St. Francis outdoor chapel, Kanuga
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Stewardship Webinar
Planned Giving: Starting/Re-engaging Legacy Giving
| Tuesday, April 9 |
1–2 p.m. | Zoom | |
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Anti-Bias Workshop
Taking a look at what inhibits inclusion
Saturday, April 13 |
9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
St. Mary's & St. Stephen's, Morganton
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Holy Week & Easter Happenings | |
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Trinity, Asheville
Stations of the Cross: A service of lament and hope for a war-torn world
Monday, March 25 |
5:30 p.m. | Nave
Labyrinth of Lament
Walk the labyrinth at any time with a pre-written meditation as a guide.
March 25–27 |
Tuton Hall
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St. John's, Asheville
Good Friday Christ and Creation Stations of the Cross
Friday, March 29 |
5:30 p.m. | Start outside at the front of the church
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St. John in the Wilderness, Flat Rock
Palm Sunday Services
Sunday, March 24 | 8:45 & 11 a.m.
Foot Washing Service
Thursday, March 28 |
7 p.m.
Stations of the Cross
Friday, March 29 |
11 a.m.
Good Friday Services at noon and 5:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday
Services 8:45 & 11 a.m.
Easter Egg hunt in between services
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Register for the ECW Spring Fling fundraiser (with free mimosas!) by Monday, April 15. | |
General Convention Lunch & Learn | | |
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Watch a video of the General Convention Lunch & Learn with Bishop José, the Rev. Kristi Neal, and the Rev. Mike Reardon. | |
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Tune In To 81st General Convention News
The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church, which will take place June 23 – 28, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Find information on attendee resources, registration, volunteering, exhibits, reports, the budget, schedules, the houses involved, legislative resources, and more. The General Convention is the governing body of the Episcopal Church, and it meets every three years as a bicameral legislature.
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Churches in two Pennsylvania Dioceses Raise Funds to Eliminate Millions in Medical Debt
The leaders of two Pennsylvania dioceses – Central Pennsylvania Bishop Audrey Scanlan and Bethlehem Bishop Kevin Nichols – on March 10 celebrated the efforts of the Help, Healing and Hope initiative, through which churches from both dioceses raised $30,000 to eliminate $3 million in medical debts of fellow Pennsylvanians.
During an Evensong service at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, the two bishops joined the congregation as sheets of paper representing medical bills were set aflame in a metal bucket.
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