Jimmy
By Bishop Prior
He moved as someone who was comfortable in his own skin. His cheek to cheek smile conveyed both a warmth and genuineness. When he began to speak, he did so in a way that many would find slow and measured. Yet through his articulation there was no question of both his intelligence and passion. The totality of the experience was of being in the presence of someone with deep conviction and unbending faith.
However, with all of that, there were many who perceived him as suspiciously unconventional. This translated into a perception that he lacked the capacity to lead.
Then he made this statement, “My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.”
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"Lent is really an invitation from our loving, heavenly, Father to come home. He invites us to surrender the good and the bad of our lives, the worry, the regrets, the fear, the sadness, the pain, and our secrets and shame to him. To deliberately lay down those things that stand in the way of us walking in peace and love with God and each other." -Bishop G, Ash Wednesday service at the Cathedral Church of the Advent
We hope you will take a few minutes and look at the Lenten resources available on our website, where you will find books, poetry, calendars and more, all designed to encourage and guide you on your journey home. |
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March 15, 2023
9:00AM - 4:00PM
The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama is offering "Courageous Conversation", an in-person training for clergy and lay leaders as we work to create pathways to racial reconciliation. We encourage a clergy member and a lay leader be in attendance from every parish. This one-day in-person training is an experience that acquaints individuals with a set of tools known as The Protocol, to engage, sustain and deepen dialogues about race.
For more information contact the Missioner for Racial Healing and Pilgrimage, Bre Mitchell.
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Sacred Ground is part of Becoming Beloved Community, The Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives, our ministries, and our society. This series is open to all, and especially designed to help white people talk with other white people about the layers that have contributed to the challenges and divides of the present day, while grounded in our call to faith, hope and love.
Our two dioceses have different
experiences with race, both historically and in the present, and our hope is that collaboration in shared Sacred Ground circles will offer opportunities for deeper reflection through expanded perspective, and ultimately for healing.
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THIS SATURDAY!
The DOK Spring Assembly will be held at St. John's, Montgomery, this Saturday, March 4 from 9:00am - 3:00pm.
The Rev. Terence Lee will be the guest speaker. There is no charge for the assembly, but please register by contacting Miki Heaton. she will also be happy to answer any questions you have.
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The Task Force for Creation Care shared dozens of dogwood, red bud, and pine seedlings at Convention. These trees, once planted, will be a part of the Communion Forest, a global initiative comprising local activities of forest protection, tree growing and eco-system restoration undertaken by provinces, dioceses and individual churches across the Anglican Communion to safeguard creation. If you have planted one of those seedlings, please let us know by completing this brief form. We'd love to see a photo of your planted seedling! Please send photos to communications@dioala.org.
Photo: St. Luke's, Scottsboro planted the Milky Way Dogwood they received in thanksgiving to God, for the wonder, joy, and fun of their children.
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You're invited to a conference on congregational vitality for smaller parishes! We're in the planning stages, and we want to hear from you--what would you like to learn? Please take a moment to answer a 10 question survey and help us create the best conference possible. Questions? Contact The Rev. Marti Holmes. Take the survey here:
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ECW Scholarship
Program 2023
Deadline to apply is April 30, 2023
Over the last decade or more, the ECW has awarded over $100,000 in college scholarships to students in the Diocese of
Alabama. Applicants must be communicants of the Diocese of Alabama and must provide document information regarding family’s financial status (IRS 1040 Form).
“Receiving the ECW scholarship meant the world to me. It was so much more than a financial gift, it was a gift that represented support and love from a community that has given me so much.” Anna Shaddix, ECW Scholarship Recipient:
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How to Connect With Someone Living With Dementia
Tuesday, March 21
10:30am-1:30pm
This will be a lunch and learn event led by Dr. Renée Brown Harmon, author of Surfing the Waves of Alzheimer’s: Principles of Caregiving That Kept Me Upright. In it we will learn how communication skills are affected by dementia, and how we can best address those losses. Through lecture, storytelling, and interactive activities, Dr. Harmon will help us deepen our connections with our loved ones who are living with all stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This event is appropriate for both family and paid caregivers. CEUs are available for this event. Register here.
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Presented by The Commission on Spirituality of the Diocese of Alabama
In Partnership with Contemplative Outreach, Birmingham, and Metagym Institute
November 4th, 2023 / 9:00AM - 1:00PM
St Stephen's Birmingham / In-person/ virtual
Advent is the perfect season to explore Sabbath Keeping as an antidote for our modern 24/7 overscheduled and overwhelming lives. The program will discuss the history of keeping Sabbath as well as ideas and tools for reinventing the traditional Sabbath practice to fit your own traditions.
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Campus Ministries Race & Reconciliation Pilgrimage
The campus ministries Race & Reconciliation pilgrimage to Montgomery and Selma is coming up March 18-19. Join us to visit the National Memorial for Peace & Justice, Legacy Museum, and Edmund Pettus bridge. This event is free of cost to students. Sign up here.
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Rites of Spring registration is open!
This retreat at Camp McDowell March 24-26 is open to youth in grades 9-12. Program will be led by The Rev. Brad Landry on the theme "Spring Cleaning" and The Rev. Jamie McAdams will be Chaplain. We'll also elect the Youth Department members for 2023-2024! Click here to register. College students, youth ministers, and other interested adults are invited to apply for staff here.
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We are celebrating by inviting everyone to Camp McDowell from May 26-28th for many fun activities. This is the same weekend as Primary 1, and we will join them for an epic Pasture Party on Saturday night and a celebratory closing church service on Sunday morning. This weekend will be an amazing opportunity to connect with old and new camp friends, and reminiscence about all your Camp McDowell memories while making new ones.
We are offering many different registration options, including day passes as well as opportunities for those who would like to come for the whole weekend. Programming and activities include a wide range of choices like hiking, farm tours, speakers, canoeing, McDowell Environmental Center programs, ropes courses, etc.
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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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