Together, we are the body of Christ ~ transforming people from members into disciples, moving more deeply into God's call to life and ministry, and extending our mission beyond the status quo. | | |
Note: The Duvall Center office of the bishop and diocesan staff will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. | |
St. Paul's, Mobile, Calls New Rector
St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mobile has wrapped up its months-long search for a new rector. The Rev. Jody Burnett has accepted the call.
Join us in welcoming the Burnett family to the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast!
READ ST. PAUL'S ANNOUNCEMENT
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Does My Mission Glorify God?
by The Rev. Clelia Pinza-Garrity, LCSW – Deacon and member of the Commission on Global Mission Engagement
This month our Global Mission reflection focuses on the Rev. Fadi Diab, rector of St. Andrew’s Church in Ramallah and St. Peter’s Church, Birziet, as presenter in week seven of the post-Easter video series offered by the Episcopal Church’s Office of Global Partnerships (OGP): Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus: An Easter Journey with Palestinian Christians.
Since the onset of the Israel/Gaza war on October 7, 2023, Fr. Fadi has been a key participant in various forums produced by both the Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN) and the OGP. He has been and remains a constant, compelling, and passionate spokesperson for the Diocese of Jerusalem and has offered ongoing updates on the lives of not only Christians but all who live on Jerusalem’s West Bank. I am a huge fan of his and I think you will be too after viewing his reflection. It is Week Seven in the above-referenced link.
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In Case You Missed It
- May 8 issue of Coastline READ NOW
- Rio Grande Valley Youth Mission Trip DETAILS
- Diocesan Scholarship Program Applications DETAILS due June 30!
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Earlier this month at the Province IV Synod, Jill Showers Chow (pictured center), member of Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile, and lay deputy to the General Convention, was elected to serve as a lay representative on the Executive Committee. Serving alongside Joe McDaniel, Jr. of Christ Church Parish, Pensacola, her election gives us two people from the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast serving on the General Convention's Executive Council. | |
On Pentecost Sunday, St. Cyprian's, Pensacola, celebrated the dedication of their new, handmade banner. The origin of church banners dates back to when religious worship was held in secret and banners were used to identify meeting places. Evolving over history, these works of sacred art are now displayed in church naves and carried during celebratory services to serve as visual reminders of a congregation's shared values, history, and traditions. | |
School for Ministry Graduation
Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m.
St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, 500 N Reus St, Pensacola
Join us as students from the School for Ministry graduate and have conferred certificates of completion from their respective programs as lay preachers, worship leaders, and evangelists. To learn more about the lay school, please visit www.diocgc.org/lay-ministry.
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Save-the-Date for these upcoming events
Details TBA
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August 3: Treasurer's Training, hybrid
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August 10: Jonathan Myrick Daniels Pilgrimage in Hayneville, AL
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August 17: Diocesan Choir Festival at Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile, AL
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81st General Convention
The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church will be held June 23-28, in Louisville, Kentucky at the Kentucky International Convention Center.
Keep up to date with the latest news about GC81 by subscribing to the monthly newsletter at https://generalconvention.org/gco-enews-signup/.
For all resources related to the General Convention, visit https://generalconvention.org/.
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Episcopal Church unveils new Pride shield in celebration of LGBTQ+ inclusion
In affirmation and celebration of The Episcopal Church’s LGBTQ+ members, the Office of Communication is pleased to unveil a new Pride shield available online for churchwide use.
The design retains the upper-left blue corner of The Episcopal Church’s shield logo and incorporates elements of the traditional Pride flag as well as the Progress Pride flag and Philadelphia Pride flag. In their use of black, brown, pink, and light-blue diagonal lines, the latter two flags represent intersectional progress in acknowledging people who are often overlooked by the mainstream LGBTQ+ movement: communities of color; the transgender community; and the many thousands harmed by anti-LGBTQ+ policy—from those who lost their lives in the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and ‘90s, to those still disproportionately impacted today.
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Submit a job posting for your church or Episcopal related organizations HERE. | | |
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Choir Director - St. Simon’s on the Sound, Fort Walton Beach
St. Simon’s, Fort Walton Beach is seeking a part-time choir director for leading and directing the choir in musical performances during church services and special events. This role requires a strong musical background, experience working with choirs, and a deep understanding of Episcopal liturgical music. Applicants should contact the Rev. David Knight at rector@stsimons-fwb.org.
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May 26
Trinity, Apalachicola
June 2
Beloved Community Outreach Center
Redeemer, Mobile
June 9
Trinity, Mobile
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May 26
Easterling Correctional Facility, Clio
June 2
Elba Work Release, Elba
June 9
Fountain/ JO Davis Correctional Facility, Atmore
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About the Coastline
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