I mean, what do you really want? It’s okay if it’s something impossible, something that can never happen. When I hear people talk about the magic of Christmas, I think of the kind of longing that’s sweet and piercing. The kind of longing only God can cure.
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Join us for an informal Camp McDowell listening session led by Bishop Prior! We would love to hear your favorite memories of camp and ideas you have for the future.
There are three sessions to choose from:
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We look forward to welcoming our registered delegates to the 2023 Diocesan Convention, which will be held Feb. 2-4. 2023 at Camp McDowell. This gathering of elected representatives from our parishes, worshipping communities, and college campus centers transacts the necessary business of the diocese, and provides the opportunity for us to grow in our relationships as fellow Episcopalians and as the Body of Christ.
Our focus will be on Bishop Curry's four priorities
for the future of the Diocese of Alabama:
Congregational Vitality
Leadership Development
Racial Healing
Camp McDowell
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The 2022 Saint Luke’s, Scottsboro, "An Advent Journey" video is available here. A "meet the artist's event” was held, and Cynthia Cox, originally from Scottsboro and now a member at St. Thomas in Birmingham won a best in show award. The gallery is open specific times in December and January. Please let them know you are coming by calling or emailing the church: (256) 574-6216, office@stlukesscottsboro.com. |
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What has Christianity got to do with a teenagers world today? How can the church speak to today's youth?
Happening is a personal encounter with the living Christ as expressed in the traditions of the Episcopal Church. Hopefully, those who attend a Happening will join those who have gone before them in their desire to serve the Church, to continue in their commitment to Christ and to look for further opportunities to share with others what they have lived and learned.
10th-12th grade youth can
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What is Vocare?
“Vocare” is a form of a Latin word meaning “to call.” The Vocare weekend is a renewal weekend addressed to young adults in the time when they face many serious decisions that set the direction for much of their adult life.
Registration and staff applications are now open for Vocare #23, March 3-5, 2023 at Camp McDowell. Vocare is a FREE spiritual renewal weekend addressed to young adults (ages 18-30ish) in the time when they face many serious decisions that set the direction for much of their adult life.
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We are hiring!
Camp McDowell is looking for a positive, self-starting, and supportive team member to come live, work, and thrive in the beauty of God’s backyard! This full-time position will be "on the ground" at all Bethany Summer Camp Sessions, attending all staff meetings, meals, and events relating to Bethany summer camp.
Qualified applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and 2 professional references in PDF format to Catherine Poellnitz, Summer Camp Director, at summercampdirector@campmcdowell.org, by January 15th, 2023.
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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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If you or your parish would like to contribute to the education of a young person in our church family, please consider making a gift to the ECW College Scholarship Fund. Your generosity is the only way to continue this wonderful program. This year alone the ECW was able to award $12,000.00 in scholarships. An anonymous donor has offered to match ECW Scholarship donations up to $1,000.00 through December 31, 2022!
All contributions should be mailed to :
ECW, Diocese of Alabama
521 North 20th Street
Birmingham, Al 35203-2611.
*Please note on your check: ECW College Scholarship Fund
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Lay job openings in the Diocese
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