Lewis Reflects on Serving the Church

"Being an actively involved communicant is essential for the life of the church and our own spiritual growth."

Learn how you can be proactive with your involvement.

Lineup Announced for Cold Mountain Music Festival

Check out the bands coming to Lake Logan on August 12 for the Cold Mountain Music Festival, a day of music, food, and family friendly activities to benefit our beautiful conference center in Haywood County.

Sign up for Communications as Evangelism Workshops

Explore how church communications can be a powerful tool in helping to share the love of Jesus with our communities. Topics include websites, social media, newsletters, and more.

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.

Labyrinth Walk for World Labyrinth Day

Saturday, May 6 |

1 p.m. |

St. Philip's, Brevard

Raise Another

Home Auction Benefitting

BeLoved Village

May 6 | 6–10 p.m.

16 Fernihurst Dr., Asheville

DioWNC Fifth Grade Day Retreat

Saturday, May 6 |

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |

Trinity, Asheville

Celtic Eucharist

May 6 | 5 p.m. |

St. James, Hendersonville

ECW 150th Anniversary Celebration

Reserve rooms for Friday night by May 6

Saturday, June 3 |

10 a.m. |

Lake Lure Inn

Feast of St. John

St. John in the Wilderness

Sunday, June 25 |

5–8 p.m. | Hubba Hubba Smokehouse, Flat Rock

RECTOR/PRIEST-IN-CHARGE

Part-time

Christ Church, Sparta

MUSIC MINISTER

Part-time

Church of the Holy Family, Mills River

ORGANIST

Part-time

St. John's, Marion

Read by Bishop José for Good Shepherd Sunday

Episcopal Churches to Participate in World Labyrinth Day

On May 6, participants around the globe will "Walk as One a 1" in a meditation for world peace. Those participating may volunteer for a research study on labyrinth walking as a contemplative practice. Read the article from the Episcopal News Service for further details.

In the Footsteps of Paul the Mystic

Journey to holy places in Greece and Turkey 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.

Review our submission guidelines and submit your stories and events for Along the Way to Rachel Carr by 5 p.m. Tuesday for consideration.

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Other diocesan accounts to follow:

@wncyouth, @uncaepiscopal, @episcopalwcu, @latinoministrywnc, @blueridgeservicecorps, @pecmappstate

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