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 Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. | |
All Saints Now a Green and Plastic-free Church
The Green Team of All Saints, Mobile recently submitted for vestry approval a new policy titled “Use of Eating and Drinking Utensils and Related Items at Gatherings in All Saints’ Buildings and Property.” The teams sees this as an opportunity for action toward environmental sustainability, a significant issue of our time. The goal is to provide reusable (washable) utensils at all gatherings, thus eliminating all plastic, styrofoam, and paper utensils. The policy applies to all meetings, meals, and gatherings, for church members and others using campus facilities, making All Saints an environmentally sustainable and ultimately plastic-free church.
While it is still too early to report on any specific results or impact, the Rev. Bob Donnell reports the congregation has been “all in” with the work of the green team and with adopting this new policy. He says, "We have had a successful recycling policy for several years, and have done some composting, but this new policy is a big step forward. The goal is to eliminate all plastic, styrofoam, and paper products at all gatherings. We have plenty of plates, cups, glasses, silverware, etc., and a dishwasher in our kitchen to clean them. There will be challenges, especially with eliminating paper products at gatherings, but we will see where this leads us."
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Commission on the Integrity of Creation offers new resource webpage and newsletter
The Commission on the Integrity of Creation has worked to create a bank of resources to help churches and individuals become better stewards of God's creation. Resources include materials and ideas on worship, education, facilities, and outreach.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT RESOURCE PAGE
Last week, the commission also sent out its inaugural newsletter highlighting creation care practices, upcoming events, and recommended reading.
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE
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Cruising in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord
Trinity Episcopal Church in Apalachicola, Florida hosted the 30th annual Historic Apalachicola Home & Garden Tour on May 3-4. This wildly popular event is run entirely by a volunteer staff of parishioners and draws people from around the region. With a chance to learn about the unique homes and architecture nestled in this nearly 200-year-old hamlet, Trinity celebrated its most successful tour ever: over 850 people toured the seven homes and community garden. Along with an opening Evensong service, a silent auction, and a jumble sale, this event raises funds used directly for the preservation and maintenance of the church’s four historic buildings.
Because of Apalachicola’s laid-back and coastal feel, one often sees golf carts flitting about as a primary means of transportation. Pets enjoy these open-air rides with their owners. And this gave the rector of Trinity Apalachicola, the Rev. Stephen Pecot, an idea. People love their golf carts; and we already bless animals in October, the fishing fleet in November, and homes year-round. Why not bless golf carts when they show up for the Tour of Homes?
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In Case You Missed It
- May 22 issue of Coastline READ NOW
- St. Paul's, Mobile calls new rector READ NOW
- Diocesan Scholarship Program Applications DETAILS due June 30!
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On June 2, Good Shepherd, Mobile's Youth Ministry Support Team sponsored the Annual Graduate Recognition Sunday. Joshua F. Green and Josef M. Holloway, II graduated from St. Luke's Episcopal School and W. P. Davidson High School, respectively. Collier K. Edwards completed his master's degree from Alabama State University. All were given tokens of appreciation for their service and accomplishments. Father Ken Cumbie said a special prayer in honor of the graduates. | |
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Congratulations to the 2024 School for Ministry and Lay School graduating class!
School for Ministry (recently ordained deacons): The Rev. Deacons Leanne Beaumont, Pam Christian, Ted Kirchharr, Pratt Paterson, and Jen Rice.
Lay School: (Preacher) Dorothy Briley, Kathy Ellis, John Huft, Charles Jones, Lella Lowe, and Margaret Yon; (Worship Leader) David Bryant, Tammi Edwards, Theresa Everett, Taiwan Ferguson, Pamela Greenbeck, Julie Hart, Gloria Hill, and Ethan Rowell; (Evangelists) Angelia Byers, John French, and Mark Mahaffey.
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St. Matthew’s, Chipley, celebrated Rogation Sunday on May 5. Prayer stations were designated using photographs of local landmarks and focused on Chipley as a farming community. The stations included a local business, owned by a member, that sells seeds, animal feed, plants, and fuel; a park during the Watermelon Festival; the Chipley Farmers’ Market; a member of St Matthew’s serving food to the local baseball team; a local veterinarian with his patient, a turtle; and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. Youth assisted in the service by presenting the posters for each prayer station. At the close of the procession, all members who farm, garden, or support the farming industry were asked to come forward for a prayer. Rogation Days are the three days preceding Ascension Day, especially devoted to asking for God's blessing on agriculture and industry. | |
Fan the Flames of Pentecost - What does it mean to be a disciple?
During the summer, the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast is launching a campaign to invite and encourage each of its members into a deeper discernment about your specific call to ministry. Presentations will be given on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. on each of the five lay tracks offered by the Lay School for Ministry. We hope you will join us for one of the five options as we consider how to grow more fully into our call to follow Christ as his disciples during ordinary time, a season for growth. The specific dates, times, and locations are:
June 12, 6 p.m. - Trinity, Mobile (1900 Dauphin St., 36606)
June 26, 6 p.m. - St. Christopher's, Pensacola (3200 N 12th Ave., 32503)
July 10, 6 p.m. - St. Paul's, Daphne (28788 N Main St., 36526)
July 24, 6 p.m. - Nativity, Dothan (205 Holly Ln., 36301)
August 14, 6 p.m. - St. Andrew's, Panama City (1608 Baker Ct., 32401)
MORE DETAILS AND RSVP LINK
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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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The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church will be held June 23-28, in Louisville, KY. Bishop Russell and the diocesan deputation will represent the Central Gulf Coast. The purpose of the General Convention is to pass legislation that affects the whole Episcopal church. Updates will be posted on our website at https://www.diocgc.org/general-convention. If you would like to receive daily reports of the work of our deputation, consider subscribing to our special edition newsletter. | | |
Submit a job posting for your church or Episcopal related organizations HERE. | | |
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Organist/Pianist - St. Andrew’s, Mobile
St. Andrew’s, Mobile is seeking a part-time organist/pianist to play for three Sundays per month, Feast Day services, Christmas Eve, Easter Sunday, and Holy Week services. Applicants should contact Phyllis Findley at phyllis@phyllisfindley.com.
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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June 16
St. John's, Pensacola
St. John's, Wewahitchka
June 23
St. James, Eufaula
St. James, Port St. Joe
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June 16
Holman Correction Facility, Atmore
June 23
Loxley Work Release, Loxley
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About the Coastline
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