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53rd Annual Diocesan Convention

Nearly 300 clergy, delegates, visitors, exhibitors, and volunteers gathered on February 23 and 24, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Daphne, for our 53rd Annual Diocesan Convention. We are deeply grateful for the time we shared. Hopefully, those who attended were able to find a "Little Jesus," and left with a renewed sense of community and transformation. Our keynote guests, Dr. Lisa Kimball and the Rev. Tricia Lyons, shared insightful ways to look further into ourselves so that we can share the love of Christ with others. If you did not attend but know someone who did, ask them about their experience!

Thank you to the members of St. Paul's, Daphne, who welcomed us with an abundance of love and hospitality!

The summary of all the proceedings, recordings of presentations, photos, etc. will be coming soon.

Beckwith Rocks

Help Beckwith Camp and Conference Center upgrade their rocking chairs! Purchase a rocking chair in honor of a friend, family member, or special occasion. Prices include a dedication plate affixed to the chair.

Rocking Chair: $250

3-Piece Set (2 chairs and side table): $500

2-Person Benches and Gliders: $500

Contact Eleanor Reeves at [email protected] with questions.

Mail checks to Beckwith at 10400 Beckwith Ln, Fairhope, AL 36532

Episcopal Church Lent Resources

Click here for new and updated resources for individuals, small groups, and congregations, including the following:

• Lent curriculum, sermons, lesson plans, devotionals, and meditations
• Lent Madness
• “Life Transformed: The Way of Love in Lent” – adult forum sessions with videos
• “Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community” podcast series
• Sermons That Work for Holy Week and Easter
• 40-day gratitude challenge via text
• Publicity material, bulletin inserts, and more

Episcopal Relief & Development Lenten Meditations

Episcopal Relief & Development's Lenten Meditations are now available online. Visit their website to sign-up to receive their daily messages throughout the season of Lent. This year's reflections were written by Miguel Escobar, an Episcopal Relief & Development Board member and the Director of Strategy & Operations at the Episcopal Divinity School in New York City.

St. Monica's, Cantonment, held Ashes to Go at a local hardware store and had an amazing experience and turnout. More photos and information is available at NorthEscambia.com

Men's Conference: "Rekindling the Gift of God Within"

Friday, March 1, to Sunday, March 3, 2024

Beckwith, 10400 Beckwith Ln, Fairhope, AL

All men in the diocese are invited to this annual weekend retreat of fellowship and formation. The guest speaker will be the Rt. Rev. Gary Lillibridge, retired bishop of West Texas.

Registration is closed. Please pray for everyone attending the Men's Conference.

Cursillo #170

Thursday, March 7- Sunday, March 10

Beckwith, 10400 Beckwith Ln, Fairhope, AL

Cursillo (“Cur see yo”) is a three-day weekend that introduces people to simple methods for nurturing and growing their relationships with Christ. It provides an experience of living in a Christian community centered in worship, prayer, study of scripture, and interaction with other Christians. Its mission is to build up our parish churches by encouraging and empowering its members to prepare for doing the work of the church- the spreading of the Gospel.

Cursillo is now accepting applications for Cursillo #170. Please consult with your clergy before submitting this online application.

Becoming Beloved Community Sacred Conversations Workshop

Saturday, March 16, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral, 115 S Conception St, Mobile, AL

Join us for a workshop that will provide insights into the causes and effects of racism. We explore unconscious bias, prejudice, white privilege, and ways to work together to Become the Beloved Community. This offering is required for those in parish leadership (such as vestries) and at the diocesan level (including serving on commissions, committees, agencies, or boards). It also qualifies for eight hours of clergy training/education for those who complete the full-cay course. There is no fee to participate, but it requires the commitment to be engaged for the full day. Limited to not more than 30 participants.

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YOUTH | Convocation III Event

Sunday, March 17, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. CT

Holy Cross, 7979 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL

Calling all 6-12th graders! Join us for the second of five convocational events for our young people! It's a fantastic chance for youth to connect, make new friends, and experience our welcoming community. Active youth, bring a friend along to explore, engage, and feel the warmth of our incredible community together!

Attention clergy and youth ministry leaders - please extend this invitation to parents and youth in your congregation (they may not be on our mailing list!).

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Worship in the Woods

Sunday, April 21, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT

Saloom Properties, 2835 Bookers Mill Rd, Evergreen, AL

Worship in the Woods is a diocesan-wide gathering hosted by the churches of Convocation IV. We will celebrate God's creation with a special Stations of the Resurrection, followed by Eucharist and fun fellowship. [Click here to see photos from last year's event]

Bring your own picnic lunch and lawn chair or blanket. Wear closed-toe shoes and sunscreen. Bring your water bottles; water provided.

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YOUTH | Happening

April 26-28

St. Mark's, 401 W College St, Troy, AL

Registration is now open for Adult and Youth Staff and Youth Happeners in grades 9th-12th!

Happening is a spiritual formation weekend presented BY teenagers FOR teenagers with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. Happening seeks to bring young people to a fuller personal knowledge of and relationship with Jesus, and to a deeper level of commitment and apostleship.

Adults include moms, dads, young adults, youth ministers, and clergy who are actively involved in Diocesan Youth Ministry.

Have questions about Happening? Send an email to [email protected].

Visit our Happening webpage at www.diocgc.org/happening.

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Good Friday Offering, special online concert to support Middle East ministries

As The Episcopal Church’s Good Friday Offering prepares to mark 102 years, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites the whole church to an afternoon of sacred music and collective giving to support siblings in Jerusalem and the Middle East.

Recorded at Christ and St. Luke’s Church, Norfolk, in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, the concert will air online at 3 p.m. ET March 29 on The Episcopal Church’s Facebook page and website. Viewers will have the opportunity to make donations during the event to go toward the offering, also frequently gathered by churches during Good Friday services.

“We will not forget those caught in the crossfire between warring factions in the land where our Lord walked,” Curry writes in his annual Lent letter to Episcopal churches. “As we mark our Lord’s passion and death on Good Friday, we remember those whom he loves facing injustice and oppression today, and remember the urgency of love—true, sacrificial love.”

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