Part of the fun of being in the dish-pit in the dining hall at camp is the question game. And this past week the question that really made me ponder was, “What is something you’ve done recently that was a first time?”
Easy enough question, yet it really caused me to ruminate. The reality…I was unable to answer! I am doing a lot of things I love, have no shortage of adventures, but recent first time experiences – clearly not so much. Continue reading.
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September Symposium to Celebrate
the Life and Legacy of
The Rev. John Claypool
September 16-18, 2022
Crescent Hill Baptist Church
Louisville, Kentucky
You are invited to celebrate and explore the work of The Rev. Dr. John R. Claypool, pastor, preacher, theologian, teacher, and advocate for civil rights and women's leadership role in the church.
Rev. Claypool served as Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Birmingham from 1987-2000.
The Rev. Henry N. Parsley, 10th Episcopal Bishop of Alabama, and The Rev. Dr. Mark LaGory, Deacon, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Birmingham will be among the presenters at the symposium. For more information and to register click here.
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Kristen Blackerby to Join Diocesan Staff
We are happy to announce that Ms. Kristin Blackerby is joining the Diocesan team as Director of Youth, Campus, and Young Adult Ministries. She comes to us from All Saints, Birmingham, where she has been Youth Director for the last six years. Her first day at Carpenter House is August 22.
Kristin grew up in Huntsville where she and her family attended St. Thomas. She graduated from Sewanee in 2012 with a degree in Religious Studies. She has ten years of parish youth ministry experience at St. John’s, Decatur, and All Saints, Birmingham.
On the diocesan level, Kristin has served as an advisor to the Youth Department, as adult staff at Camp McDowell, Sawyerville, Happening, and Bethany’s Kids, and as a member of the Camp McDowell Summer Staff hiring committee. While in Decatur she was a member of the Advisory Council for Canterbury of Huntsville, a ministry for college students and young adults.
Kristin is married to William, a Latin and Greek teacher at Indian Springs School.
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DOK Fall Assembly
October 15, 2022 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
St Mary's-on-the-Highlands, Birmingham
All members of the Order of the Daughters of the King are invited to the fall assembly. There is no charge for this event, and a continental breakfast as well as lunch will be served. If you are not a member we would love to talk to you about joining this group! You can contact either Miki Heaton or Yolanda Seabright to discuss what being a member means or for more information about the event. Visit https://www.doknational.org/ for more information about the organization. Bishop Glenda will be the afternoon speaker, and the day will end with Eucharist. There will be a shuttle to get attendees from the parking lot to the church. |
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The Rev. Evan Thayer to serve as Rector at Trinity, Demopolis
Rev. Evan Thayer has been called to serve as Rector of Trinity in Demopolis. Evan was born and raised in Baton Rouge and lived in Birmingham before moving to Boston where he was ordained in 2003. For the past 17 years Evan has been the rector of St. Augustine and St. Martin in Boston which is a historically African American church within an urban ministry collective. During that time Evan was bi-vocational working as a case manager for AIDS and HIV patients and in healthcare administration. Evan’s first Sunday at Trinity is August 21st.
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Discount parish retreats available this fall at Wonderful Wonderful Camp McDowell!
Greetings from Camp McDowell! We wanted to let you know we have several weekends that are available for Parish Retreats at 25% off our regular pricing for lodging and meals. Find out more here.
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Alabama Folk School Offerings: September 4, 9am-6pm
Have you been curious about the Alabama Folk School? Join us Labor Day Weekend for a Sunday long sampler of folk school fun. Sign up for one of our day classes for an immersive experience or choose a demonstration pass to experience live music, teacher demonstrations in baking, preserves, pottery, and more! Options are available for lodging and meals throughout the weekend. Learn more here!
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Last year the ECW was able to give all our seminarians $100 towards books to assist with their study and growth through the Church Periodical Club. This year they hope to double the annual CPC contribution for each seminarian.
Seminarians are usually responsible for paying for their books, and as a priest recently said, “The support from the ECW for my books was very helpful.”
Thank you for supporting this wonderful ministry. You can make a donation here, or mail a check payable to: ECW, Diocese of Alabama, "For CPC" in the memo line. Mail to: ECW, Carpenter House, 521 N 20th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203.
-Jennifer Douglass Alexander, CPC Diocesan Coordinator
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Full-time Clergy Job Postings in our Diocese
For more information about clergy jobs in the Diocese of Alabama please contact The Rev. Geoff Evans, Diocesan Deployment Officer.
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Part-time Clergy Job Postings in our Diocese |
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The Commission on Spirituality of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, Metagem Institute, And Contemplative Outreach Birmingham present
A Reflection Day for Advent
"Mindfulness practices for peace and presence amid a stressful world"
With Beth Cook, LPC, co-founder Alabama Institute for Mindfulness
Saturday, November 12, 2022
8:30 am: Registration opens, 9am- 1pm: Program & Holy Eucharist
Cost $20/ lunch included, in-person; $10/ Virtual
Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Birmingham
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Lay job openings in the Diocese
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