The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama
News Updates | June 29, 2022
Dear Friends:
Politics is one of my least favorite subjects. Maybe that’s because our world seems riveted by the subject, and politics seem to drive some of our most challenging and public “unhappy divisions”. In the past week we’ve seen a dramatic Supreme Court decision, that when viewed through a political lens, will intensify our conflict and division. I can’t help but worry and wonder - what is the best way forward?  Read more.   
Thank you for continuing to pray for and support the community of Saint Stephen's.
With God’s help we will begin to move ahead, one day at a time, not sorrowing as those without hope, but in thankful remembrance of God’s great goodness, and in joyful expectation of eternal life with those we love, through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
- Bishop Glenda Curry

Many people have asked about making financial contributions in memory of those who were killed in the tragedy at Saint Stephen's. The Rainey, Yeager, and Pound families all have encouraged people to make memorial gifts to Saint Stephen's in honor of Bart, Sharon, and Jane. You can make a contribution here.

For the latest updates from Saint Stephen's please click here.
The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama supports all our parishes by providing FREE annual memberships to The Episcopal Network for Stewardship, or TENS.

TENS members are able to view and download complete pledge campaign packages for use in congregational stewardship. The 2022 pledge campaign theme is "More than enough", and has complete resources for a fall campaign for Liturgical Year C, including:
  • Seasonal Reflections, Advent through late Pentecost 
  • Logos and artwork 
  • Timeline and Campaign Implementation 
  • Prayers of the People 
  • Sample Campaign Letters 
  • Sample Pledge Cards
  • Weekly Reflections, Sept. 11 – Nov. 13
  • More Than Enough Hymn (in English only)

To get membership login info or to learn more about stewardship resources for your parish email Claire Cotten, Director of Mission Funding, or call her at 205-358-9237.

General Convention 2022 Shortened Due to COVID
The 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church will meet July 8 - 11, 2022 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Originally scheduled for July of 2021, the 80th General Convention was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and later shortened from 10 legislative days to four and modifications to the number of attendees and legislative process. Continue reading.


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.
Part-time Clergy Job Postings in our Diocese
Wanted:
your unused canoe!
Do you have a canoe taking up storage space and gathering dust? Give your canoe a new life at Camp McDowell! We lost canoes this winter because of severe weather. If you are interested in donating your canoe contact Meredith Bower at mecdirector@campmcdowell.org.




Does your parish need new signage?
For more than a half century, the “Episcopal Church Welcomes You” street sign has been used as a highly visible community invitation to your church. Today’s visitors may search the internet for directions to local churches, but they also recognize a familiar sign when they see it. Learn more.




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
St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Birmingham

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