“How are we ever going to be able to move ahead with this level of lack of trust?!” I allowed for a solid pause before responding, “How are you experiencing a lack of trust?” Without hesitation he replied, “No one appears to really understand what confidentiality is. Consequently, people are reticent to share their real opinions and perspectives…except in the parking lot.” Continue reading.
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All lay people who are interested in learning more about the discernment process in the Diocese of Alabama are invited to a virtual gathering on December 6 at 6 pm on Zoom, to learn more about the process from members of the Commission on Ministry. Please sign up here. Questions? Contact The Rev. Kelley Hudlow.
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Plants Trees at Camp McDowell
On Saturday, Oct. 2, 2022, representatives from the Diocesan Task Force for the Care of Creation met at Camp McDowell to start planting trees donated by St. Simon Peter Church in Pell City. This is an extension of the Communion Forest in Alabama. We prayed before planting that the Creator of all things and the source of life would cause our trees to grow that they may provide shade, become strong lungs of the earth, enhance the habitat of local wildlife, and create beauty for all to enjoy. We also prayed that our diocese would follow in our example and be inspired to plant more trees. Andrew Shea, Land and Resource Manager at Camp McDowell, instructed us how to plant. Those who helped plant trees included Anne Ness, Sara-Scott Wingo, D.R. Dunlap, Sarah Dunlap, and Michael Yancey. Other helpers who joined us were Sarah, Annie, and Scarlett Macon.
The Task Force invites all Alabama Episcopalians to plant as many trees as possible or to have them planted. We also ask that you record your planting with the Diocese by filling out the form provided here. Join us at Camp McDowell to plant more trees on Saturday, Nov. 12, 10:00am-3:00pm. Meet in front of Doug Carpenter Hall.
-The Rev. Sara-Scott Wingo, Chair of the Task Force for the Care of Creation
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EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN (ECW) |
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Friday, November 4, 2-8 pm &
Saturday, November 5, 8:30 am-2:00 pm
Alabama Diocesan ECW sponsors an annual conference to facilitate fun/fellowship and a business meeting to elect/install the Diocesan Board. Our conference is open to all people of the Diocese. Clergy are encouraged to attend. For more information and to register click here.
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Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Memorial Roll
Annually, each parish submits the names of women who have died between September of the previous year and September 1st of the current year to the Diocesan ECW Treasurer. These names are included in our Book of Remembrance, which is on display during our annual ECW Conference. The names are read during our conference service. Please submit names to Diane Weatherford by email or mail them to: ECW, Diocese of Alabama, Diane Weatherford, 3917 Montevallo Rd., Mountain Brook, AL 35213. Please print or type names in capital letters- first name, maiden name and last name.
Memorial Gifts
Memorial gifts with accompanying name(s) will be added to the ECW College Scholarship Fund. Gifts may be given by individuals or parishes. Some parishes send a designated amount each year in memory of their departed parishioners. To give a memorial gift please provide the following:
- Who the gift is in honor or memory of
- Whom to notify about the gift, and their address
Make checks payable to "Episcopal Church Women" with "Memorial Roll" in the memo line, and mail them to Diane Weatherford (address above).
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The Rev. Bude Van Dyke, Rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Decatur, will be on a United Thank Offering (UTO) panel on November 2, at 2:00pm (CT) to talk about Good Shepherd's Cherokee heritage garden. The UTO webinar will provide an opportunity to learn about what it means to be the Beloved Community from an Indigenous perspective.
The Church of the Good Shepherd is situated on land that was originally part of the tribal lands of the Cherokee people, and their heritage garden uses the Three Sisters Method of gardening in order to provide education, demonstration and reproduction of heirloom seeds. You can register for the webinar here.
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St. Mark’s (Prattville) is hosting our Annual Chili Cookoff in the District on Saturday November 5th. The event runs from 12 noon to 3 PM, and features local chili cook teams, baked goods, vendors and family fun.
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Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 10-2 p.m.
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) at St. John’s, Montgomery will hold its annual bazaar on Nov. 16 in the Education Building. Sunday School classrooms will be turned into shops for handmade arts and crafts, a pantry of homemade casseroles and breads; a silent auction; a treasure attic full of gently used household goods including kitchen ware, china and silver, holiday and decorative ware and much more. Lunch will be served in the Parish House from 11-1. Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased in advance from the church office. Pick-up and drive-through will be available in the rear parking lot. For more information about the bazaar, contact the church at 262-1937 or Elizabeth Via Brown, publicity chairman. |
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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church invites you into our sacred space to contemplate art. The Red Door Arts series will exhibit paintings and other works on the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, from 2:00 to 4:00 in the afternoon. The art is from the collection of Jack and Rebecca Drake and features local, national, and internationally known artists who work in a variety of media. Besides Alabama artists, you will be able to view works of Native American, African American, American folk, Scandinavian, and creators of other ethnic origins. Refreshments will be served on the Parish Hall balcony during the event.
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Trinity Clanton invites you to our first fundraiser called Holidaze Bazaar on Saturday, November 12, 2022. The proceeds will benefit Trinity Outreach Projects, which includes the Beans and Rice Ministry. The event will be held in the Parish Hall from 9am until 5 pm. Items for sale will include handmade ornaments, holiday home décor for several holidays, gift Items, teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, floral centerpieces and wreaths, handmade holiday cards, and more. A food truck will be onsite and music will be provided for your enjoyment. We hope to see you there! |
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Free Godly Play Materials Available
Does your parish have a Godly Play program, or are you interested in starting one?
A generous donor would like to give some materials away.
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November 18 - 20, 2022!
All combinations of families are invited for a special weekend of fresh air, farm food, and quality time in the beauty of God's Backyard! Spend time together as you harvest vegetables, feed the pigs, cut firewood, prepare and share a farm to table meal, learn sustainable practices for home, and enjoy a “Garden to Glass” class (while the kids are at "Kids Camp"). Family Farm to Table Retreat is a beautiful and fun way to reconnect with God’s creation and each other the weekend before Thanksgiving! Recommended for 1st grade and up. Questions? Contact Catherine Poellnitz. Ready to register? Click here!
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You are cordially invited
to the Celebration of New Ministry for
The Reverend Evan Thayer
Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Demopolis
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
Clergy: Red stoles
Reception to follow
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You are cordially invited to the following Ordinations
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God Willing and The People Consenting
The Right Reverend Glenda Sharp Curry
12th Bishop of The Diocese of Alabama
Will Ordain
Michael Sean Harber
To The Sacred Order of Priests
on
Thursday, November 17, 2022
At Half Past Six O’clock in The Evening
Chapel Of St. Francis | Camp McDowell
Your Prayers and Presence Are Requested
The Festal Color Is Red
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God Willing and The People Consenting
The Right Reverend Glenda Sharp Curry
12th Bishop of The Diocese of Alabama
Will Ordain
Shari Bishop Harrison
To The Sacred Order of Priests
on
Thursday, November 17, 2022
At Half Past Six O’clock in The Evening
Chapel Of St. Francis | Camp McDowell
Your Prayers and Presence Are Requested
The Festal Color Is Red
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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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Lay job openings in the Diocese
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