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@ ST. JAMES', MARIETTA
Bishop Rob Wright leads a June 23 forum at St. James', Marietta, during his first official visit to the parish. Photo: Bill Monk
View a portion of the bishop's remarks here > |
+ Both bishops are at a meeting in Charleston, S.C., this week for bishops of Province IV, the Episcopal dioceses in the Southeast. Host diocese is the Episcopal Church in South Carolina. Read more
+ Bishop Rob Wright will meet with deacons of the diocese Saturday morning, June 29, at the Cathedral of St. Philip, room 381.
+ Assistant Bishop Keith Whitmore will visit St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Newnan, on Sunday, June 29. Worship begins at 10 a.m. The Rev. Allan Sandlin is rector. All are welcome.
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RESOURCES
CONNECTING
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George Wentworth, St. Anthony senior warden, produced the film with support from parishioner and diocesan UTO coordinator Diane Burrows
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UTO social justice prize
goes to film on bullying
St. Anthony's Episcopal Church in Winder is the first recipient of the John Hines Social Justice Award given by the Episcopal Church's United Thank Offering, known worldwide as UTO. The award is a $34,280 grant to complete a film devoted to anti-bullying education. Called "Five Smooth Stones," the film was directed by the parish's senior warden, George Wentworth, who inspired members of the congregation to join him in producing the film, which needs a boost for marketing and distribution. more
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FOUR NEW EPISCOPAL PRIESTS pause for a photo with their bishops June 22 at the Cathedral of St. Philip. From left are the Rev. Shirley Porter, the Rev. Arlette Benoit, Bishop Wright, Bishop Whitmore, the Rev. Jody Greenwood and the Rev. Robert Fowler. Read more > |
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DIOCESAN BRIEFS
Connecting takes a holiday next week
Connecting will not be published next week but will return July 10. Have a Happy 4th! LGBT Ministry listening sessions continue
A listening session on the church's mission to and with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people is planned at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at All Saints', Atlanta. A task force called for last fall by Bishop Wright is conducting the meetings and encourages anyone to respond to four questions to assist its work. more
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PEOPLE
 + The Rev. Mary Demmler of Toccoa has been named dean of the Northeast Georgia Convocation by Bishop Rob Wright. Demmler is rector of St. Matthias', Toccoa. For a list of the member parishes and all convocations, click here.  + Brad Hughley, organist and choir director at St. Bartholomew's, Atlanta, for more than decade, has been called to serve as associate organist and choir director for St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Indianapolis. Hughley has not only developed an outstanding music program for the parish but has contributed significantly to the diocesan music scene. His last Sunday at St. Bart's is July 21. |
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+ Macon fire survivors still need our help
Opportunities remain to help the plight of an impoverished Macon family. A June 12 fire took the lives of Jennifer Caffee and her three daughters and left a number of family members injured.Donations To Path to Shine will help survivors and help with funeral expenses. more >
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Order plans Renewal of Vows Service at Our Saviour
A Service for the Renewal of Vows for the Order of St. Anthony the Great will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Church of Our Saviour, Atlanta. Bishop Dorsey Henderson, retired bishop of Upper South Carolina and bishop visitor to the order, will be receiving vows and officiating. All are welcome.
Taiz� service planned Sunday in Lawrenceville
St. Edward's Episcopal Church in Lawrenceville will host a non-traditional Taiz� service at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30, incorporating newly composed meditative songs as well as the familiar standards. Gather around the altar for a time of silence and communal song. A reception with light hors d'oeuvres will follow the service. All are welcome.
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 TRAININGS
+ Godly Play core training will be offered Aug. 1-3 at the Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta, by two Godly Play Foundation trainers, Christen Erskine and Sharon Greeley. A discount is available for those who register before July 1. Contact: Erskine, christen@stbartsatlanta.org, or Mary Hunter Rouse, mrouse@stphilipscathedral.org.
Click to view or download a flier.
 + Mentor training for Education for Ministry will be offered Aug. 15-17 and again Aug. 22-24 at the Cathedral of St. Philip's Lanier House. Cost is $175 per person; participants must acquire their own lodging. Both basic discernment and in-service training for current mentors will be offered. Material from a "re-visioning" of the EfM program will be included. The theme is "Transitions in a Changing World." To register or for any questions, contact RuthElizabeth Conine, who said, "Registration is limited," so sign up soon. Contact her at reconine@gmail.com
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SPOTLIGHT: Gainesville pilgrims @ the Capitol
 Rite 13 pilgrims from Grace Church, Gainesville, and their leaders visited Washington, D.C., last month. They visited the Smithsonian Air and Space and Holocaust museums and the National Gallery of Art, the U.S. Capitol, the World War II and Lincoln memorials, and the Washington Monument. Highlights of the trip were a tour of Washington National Cathedral after spending some reflective time in the Bishop's Garden there, as well as attending Eucharist at St. John's Church, Lafayette Square. Grace Church photo
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Author to speak on 'Finding Your Monastic Heart'
 Author, retreat leader and Benedictine Sister Macrina Wiederkehr will talk about "Finding Your Monastic Heart: A Way to God" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Cathedral of St. Philip. The program is free of charge and sponsored by the Cathedral Book Store. Reservations are required though, so write or call the bookstore, 404-237-7582.
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Cathedral hosts concert for Summer Organ Festival
 Dr. Jack Mitchener will perform at 7:30 tonight (6/26) at the Cathedral of St. Philip as part of the Atlanta Summer Organ Festival. Mitchener, a world-renowned performer and organist at Mercer University and Christ Church, Macon. Sponsored by Friends of Cathedral Music; $15 donation the door. Other concerts are scheduled as the series continues.
View or download a schedule of the 2013 Atlanta Summer Organ Festival here.
Fayetteville church hosts bluegrass concert June 30
A concert of folk and bluegrass music is planned at noon Sunday, June 30, in the gazebo at Church of the Nativity, Fayetteville. David Ellis, who plays guitar, banjo and dobro, and Melissa Callender will perform. It is a fund-raiser with a free-will offering. All are welcome.
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LGBT Ministry Listening Session, 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, All Saints', Atlanta
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Peachtree Road Race passes by Cathedral
Enjoy the Peachtree Road Race Thursday, July 4, from the lawn at the Cathedral of St. Philip! Lots of room, shade and good company. If you're coming from the east, you must get to the west side of the road before streets are closed.
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 SUMMER OFFERINGS Open a Window to God: Writing an Icon July 8-10 | St. Stephen's, Milledgeville A 3-day workshop with Dr. Dottie Brown, Professor Emeritus of Art more Beholding the Presence of God Every Day: 
Crafting a Personal Rule of Life
Saturday, August 24 | St. Bede's, Atlanta
A daylong workshop with Carl McColman - more |
JOB POSTINGS
+ MISSIONER for the Episcopal Church's Young Adult and Campus Ministry (national level of the church)
+ DIRECTOR OF MUSIC (part-time) for Christ Church Episcopal, Kennesaw
+ YOUTH MINISTER (part-time) for church in Cumming
view current postings >
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OPPORTUNITIES
Pilgrimage planned to Israel, Jordan
The Rev. Richard (Dick) Game, rector of St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Dunwoody, will lead a pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan Nov. 11-22. The amazing and memorable places pilgrims will experience include Galilee, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Caesarea, Cana, and Petra. (for a complete itinerary, see brochure) Space is limited to 25 and registration requires a $200 deposit. The pilgrimage is open to all. more
Zentangle to be offered Saturday in Morrow A Zentangle basics class will be offered Saturday, June 29, and will be followed by a four-class series in August at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, Morrow. Deborah Barwise teaches the class. more
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EPISCOPAL NEWS SERVICE
Our own Rainbow Village offers impoverished families tools for self-sufficiency
 The congestion in Gwinnett County, Georgia, is hard enough to manage by car. Steven Jackson's family of six had it even worse the night they had to leave their motel on Jimmy Carter Boulevard. They were broke. They had no car. more
Read the ENS Blog here >
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