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The Church of the Ascension, Hickory, will cap off a year of celebration with a special event for the anniversary of its first service. Bishop José will preside over the service, and a parish picnic with live music and games will follow. More Info
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View the weekly checklist of important upcoming dates and deadlines for clergy, wardens, and staff. | |
Clergy: If you missed this year's Renewal of Vows service, baptismal and healing oils are available for pickup at the diocesan office. | |
Events around the Diocese | |
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Sunday, May 14 |
5 p.m. |
Transfiguration Preserve, Bat Cave
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Hoop House Dedication
Tuesday, May 16 |
5 p.m. |
Calvary, Fletcher
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Saturday, May 20 |
6–10 p.m. |
Tryon Equestrian Center, Mill Springs
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Sunday, May 21 |
4–6 p.m. | Zillicoah Beer Company, Woodfin
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Register by May 23
Saturday, June 3 |
10 a.m. |
Lake Lure Inn
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Register by June 2
Saturday, June 17 |
9 a.m.–1 p.m. |
St. Philip's, Brevard
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Register for Camp Henry
Spots are still open for Camp Henry, the Outdoor School,
and the new Bilingual Camp!
- Camp Henry runs from Sunday at 3 p.m. to the following Friday at 6 p.m.
- Traditional sessions run according to the campers' school level—Elementary, Middle, and High School sessions are available.
- Camp Henry Outdoor School (CHOS) is an option that takes campers backpacking, rafting, and climbing. The regular CHOS sessions for Middle and High School campers are suited for beginners, and CHOS Amplified is for M and HS campers that enjoy even more adventure.
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Bilingual Camp is a new offering for campers who speak Spanish, especially those from families where English is not their first language. This session is the first of its kind for all ages, even parents who would prefer to attend with their children.
Financial Aid is available for all students.
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Around the Episcopal Church | |
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Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course
The Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course (ELMC) is an innovative intensive course Aug. 12–18, designed for diocesan staff, clergy, lay leaders, and seminarians to gain practical knowledge and cultural competency for Latino/Hispanic ministry. All courses are conducted in English.
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In the Footsteps of Paul the Mystic
(Register by May 30 for a
$200 discount)
Journey to holy places in Greece and Turkey, Sept. 29–Oct. 10, on a pilgrimage led by Center for Spiritual Wisdom director Rob Field. The pilgrimage will trace the travels of St. Paul (Corinth, Athens, Ephesus, and others) with a rhythm of spiritually informed travel created by scholars, experienced guides, and pastors.
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