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Welcome to the latest edition of TME-News!

Friends, in addition to our fabulous The Mississippi Episcopalian magazine, we are introducing the TME-news brief that will allow us to more quickly and nimbly share upcoming events and happenings from around the Diocese every other Wednesday! So watch for it - and get your news here!!



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We hope that you enjoy this addition to our diocesan communications!

Events are listed chronologically and categorized as follows:

• FELLOWSHIP: Social activities
• FORMATION: Events related to our faith journey (individual or community)
• ARTS: Arts-related events
• YOUTH: Youth events
• COMMUNITY: events for and/or by the community

We have many exciting events! You may need to click "view entire message" at the bottom of this email to see them all.

Bishop's Visit

FORMATION

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

5:30 pm

St. Peter's by-the-Sea, Gulfport

1909 15th St.

Gulfport, MS 39501

Join us Wednesday, April 30th, at 5:30 for a very special Service with our new Bishop followed by a crawfish boil. The Bishop will be performing Confirmations and Baptisms, Re affirmations and Receptions. Child care will be provided.

Sr. High DOY (Division of Youth) Retreat

YOUTH

Friday, May 2, 2025 - Sunday, May 4, 2025

3:00 pm

Gray Center

1530 Way Road

Canton, MS 39046

Who? Sr. High DOY is for youth in 9th -12th grades. Adults who work with youth are also invited to apply to staff.

What? A Division of Youth (DOY) weekend retreat is full of spirituality, fun, and just plain being yourself. Each weekend has a unique theme planned and implemented by a group of youth known as the DOY Council and is packed with faith, friends, music, games, and fun!

Where? DOY weekends, a ministry of the Diocese of MS, are held at Camp Bratton-Green

How much does it cost? $120 after April 28 - but partial and full scholarships are available when you fill out a registration form.

When? Registration begins on Friday night between 7:00-8:00 pm (be sure to eat supper before you arrive!)

Check out is Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m.

Cursillo 138 Fourth Day

FORMATION

Saturday, May 3, 2025

8:30 am

St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, MS 39211

Fourth day is a part of the Cursillo movement to help the newest Cursillistas to get a better understanding of the weekend. It is formatted similar to the weekend with talks, small group discussions, singing, food, and Eucharist. It is open to anyone who has attended a Cursillo weekend. So come join us for a day of renewal and fellowship.

Peacock Island Community Arts Festival

ARTS

Saturday, May 3, 2025

11:00 am -- 6:00 pm

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and Community Arts Center

11322 W Taylor Road

Gulfport, MS 39503

St. Mark’s Community Arts Center is celebrating creativity through the arts! Open to artists, musicians, craftsmen, dancers and any groups or individuals who are interested. Enter our juried Art Show. Enjoy music under our sprawling oaks. Picnic with BBQ sandwiches and homemade treats. Purchase a ticket for our giant prize raffle! There’s no admission or parking fee. Churches are invited to participate with a booth at no charge. (On-site food vendor space is not available). All proceeds benefit the programs at St Mark’s Community Arts Center. For more details and entry forms, visit our website.

Bring a Friend Sunday

FORMATION

Sunday, May 4, 2025

11:00 am

Church of the Epiphany, Tunica

1061 Shady Lane

Tunica, MS 38676

We're inviting our friends or those who have friends at Epiphany to join in worship this Sunday, May 4th at 11 am. We'll share a meal together after the service.

Small Church Collaborative

Monthly Gathering

FORMATION

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

2:00 - 3:00 pm

Online via Zoom

What makes a parish a parish and a mission a mission? When is it time to transition from one to another? How effective is this way of organizing our church communities in 2025?

The Very Rev. Sam Godfrey of Christ Church Vicksburg and Senior Warden Stephen Fritz of St. Mary's Lexington will join us next Tuesday, May 6, from 2-3:00 PM over Zoom (link below) to discuss the canons related to church structure and organization.

Music in the City

ARTS

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

5:15 pm

Mississippi Museum of Art

380 South Lamar Street

Jackson, MS 39201

At the Mississippi Museum of Art in downtown Jackson. Join us for another installment of Music in the City, sponsored by St. Andrew's Cathedral. This performance features pianist Buck McDaniel and violinist Adrianne Munden-Dixon. There will be a cash bar that opens at 5:15, with the performance beginning at 5:45.

St. Paul’s May Luncheon

COMMUNITY

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

11:00 am -- 1:00 pm

St. Paul's, Columbus

318 College St

Columbus, MS 39701

Delicious chicken salad, smoked pulled pork, potato salad, and lemon cake are all on the menu. The bake sale benefitting Episcopal Church Women's ministries is happening at the same time: May 7th, 2025 from 11 am to 1 pm.

Place your order in advance using the button. Chicken salad or BBQ lunch plates are $15 each and whole smoked Boston butts are $35. Reserve yours ASAP; we have a limited quantity of Boston butts available!

Order boxes & butts online in advance. Pick up from 11 am-1 pm on May 7th at St. Paul’s, Visit the bake sale at pick up!

St. Philip's Youth Sunday

FORMATION

Sunday, May 11, 2025

10:30 am

St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, MS 39211

Please join us for St. Philip's Youth Sunday on May 11th at 10:30 am. We will honor our graduating seniors and the parish youth will serve in all the roles during the service. #allarewelcome

Sunset Chords at the Cathedral

ARTS

Sunday, May 11, 2025

5:00 pm

St. Andrew's Cathedral Columbarium

Corner of E Capitol and S West Streets

Jackson, MS 39201

The Cathedral's annual outdoor music series. This performance - our season debut - features Raphael Semmes and Friends. Join us at the columbarium. Bring your own snacks, beverages, and chair.

Christian Writers Book Club

FELLOWSHIP

Friday, May 16, 2025

9:30 am

St. Thomas, Diamondhead

5303 Diamondhead Circle

Diamondhead, MS 39525

The St. Thomas Christian Writers Book Club will meet Friday, May 16th at 9:30am to discuss "Everything Happens for a Reason" by Kate Bowler. Everyone is welcomed to the group that meets around coffee and good conversation about books that explore issues of faith..

Inclusion Eucharist

FORMATION

Saturday, May 17, 2025

11:00 am

St. Paul's, Meridian

1116 23rd Ave

Meridian, MS 39305

The Diocese of Mississippi's Ministry with LGBT Persons and Becoming Beloved Community are hosting an Inclusion Eucharist on Saturday, May 14 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Meridian.

This is a worship service to give thanks to God for and to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ siblings in the Diocese of Mississippi. The Rev. Christopher McAbee will preach, and the Rev. Susan Hrostowski and the Rev. Katie Sorey will preside. 

Following the service we will gather in the Parish Hall for a free lunch and holy fellowship. Please RSVP via the provided link, so we can have a headcount for lunch

Culpepper Cookout

FELLOWSHIP

Saturday, May 24, 2025

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Gray Center/Camp Bratton-Green

1530 Way Road

Canton, MS 39046



We will gather at Camp Bratton-Green on May 24th for the Second Annual Culpepper Cookout! Come and join us for a day full of camp activities and an awesome BBQ Competition in the afternoon. We'll kick off the event at 10 am and finish the day at 4 pm!

All funds raised through the Culpepper Cookout will be dedicated to the construction of our new accessibility-focused challenge course!

Places and Spaces

Diocesan Symposium on Accessibility

FORMATION

Saturday, June 14, 2025

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

St. James', Greenville

1026 S Washington Ave

Greenville, MS 38701



It is estimated that there are over 56 million with some form of disability in the United States . There are approximately 500,000 Mississippians with disabilities. How welcoming is your church when providing physical, auditory, and visual access? How do we create a more inclusive atmosphere?

Join us at St. James, Greenville, on Saturday, June 14, 9 AM to 1 PM. $15 fee and lunch provided.

Participants will increase understanding of:

• communicating appropriately about disabilities
• creating a more welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
• providing physical access
• providing auditory and visual access
• identifying and reaching out
• finding local and state resources

For more information or to register, call Andy at 901.275.4514 or email andrews@dioms.org.

Icon Painting Workshop

ARTS



Monday, June 23, 2025 - Saturday, June 28, 2025

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

St. John's, Laurel

541 N 5th Ave.

Laurel, MS 39440

Iconography Workshop at St. John's, Laurel: The clergy and people of St. John's, Laurel are pleased to welcome Theodoros Papadopoulos of Larissa, Greece, for our fifth annual iconography workshop, 23-28 June 2025. Registration details, costs, and details of the icon which will be the subject of the workshop can be found at https://theodoreicons.com/laurel .

Housing and meals need to be arranged by individuals, but questions may be directed to the office at St. John's, Laurel at 601-428-7252 or office@stjohnslaurel.com .

Resource Retreat

FORMATION



Saturday, June 28, 2025

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. James', Jackson

3921 Oakridge Drive

Jackson, MS 39216



The Resource Retreat 2025 is an essential opportunity for all clergy, wardens, treasurers, and lay leaders in the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi to come together in fellowship and growth. This retreat aims to cultivate our spiritual talents and deepen our understanding of the mission of the Church. As leaders, your roles are pivotal in guiding our communities; this event will provide the tools and insights necessary for enhancing stewardship growth and fostering collaboration among our church leaders. 

We invite you to participate in this enriching experience, where we will explore the themes of opening doors to new opportunities, expanding our capacity to serve, and recognizing the potential each member brings to our shared mission. Your involvement is crucial as we work together to strengthen our diocese and enhance our collective impact.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 9 AM to 2 PM at St. James in Jackson. This gathering promises to be a time of inspiration, connection, and empowerment. For more information or to express your interest, please email andrews@dioms.org. We are excited to support and engage with you in this vital journey of spiritual growth and stewardship.

Camp Bratton-Green Summer 2025!

YOUTH



Registration for all CBG summer camp sessions is now open!

Apply to be the next Coordinator of Happening in Mississippi

YOUTH

We are seeking adults interested in serving as the next Coordinator of Happening in Mississippi, a weekend of renewal for young people in the Episcopal Church.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Applicants must be at least 25 years old and have been through Happening.

The Coordinator of Happening in Mississippi is ideally someone who is:

• able to delegate and work with a team
• organized and good with logistics
• an effective communicator

EXPECTATIONS

• The Happening Coordinator empowers and supports the youth who lead each Happening.
• The Coordinator and Steering Committee work together to oversee all of the administrative responsibilities and implementations as well as the health and spirituality of the Happening program.
• This work occurs during staff training and Happening weekends as well as outside of those weekends.
• During these weekends, this person must agree to abide by the Youth Community Covenant and agree to enforce it.
• Applicants need to be available to commit to at least a 3-year term. A small honorarium is provided for each weekend.

Honduras Medical Mission Team Applications Open

COMMUNITY

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join the Honduras Medical Mission 2026 Team! We're seeking compassionate individuals to help provide essential medical care.

🗓️ Mission Dates: February 14-21, 2026

💰 Team Fee: $850 (includes in-country transport, meals, and mandatory retreat) + your airfare. Sponsorship opportunities through your home parish may be available.

➡️ Application Deadline: July 15, 2025

✅ Team Selection Notification: August 2025

💸 Team Fee Due: September 15, 2025

🤝 Mandatory Team Retreat: November 22, 2025 (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at St. Peter's, Oxford, MS)

📧 Apply by sending your application to: hondurasmedicalmissionms@gmail.com

OR mail to:

Honduras Medical Mission

c/o George Jackson

819 North 6th Ave.

Laurel, MS 39440

Don't miss this chance to make a real difference! Learn more and apply today!

CBG Nurse's Station Restock

YOUTH

Gray Center/Camp Bratton-Green

1530 Way Road

Canton, MS 39046



EY2nds is a group of youth from the churches in the central convocation. This spring we are gathering at Camp Bratton Green for a service weekend. One of our goals is to clean, organize, and restock the nurse's station. If you would like to help us you can buy supplies for this using our Amazon wish list. Thanks a million.

All youth in the central convocation are welcome and encouraged to join us. Contact Lisa Saucier for more info. LisaS@stphilipsjackson.com

Daily Office with the Marble School

FORMATION

Daily, ongoing

Online via Zoom



The Daily Office is an excellent Lenten spiritual discipline. Rather than giving up something for Lent, take on a new spiritual practice for the season.

The A. C. Marble School prays Morning Prayer, Noonday Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Compline every day. You can join others in prayer from your home or office. You can join on your computer, smart phone, or tablet.

Once a week? Once a day? So many options!

For more information on Chapel at the Marble School: https://acmarble.dioms.org/chapel.html

Creation Care Story Collection

Gathering Information from around the Diocese for the Creation Care Newsletter

It's Time to Tell Your Story:

We believe in the power of stories to inspire and influence change—and here’s where YOU come in! We’d love to hear about ways you or your parish are caring for creation. These stories can be anything from sharing a favorite prayer, telling us about how you’ve reduced your church’s carbon footprint, or making us aware of how you’ve advocated for environmental policy change. These stories will inspire us all to further action. We’ll hope to share some of the stories, ideas and pictures in the Creation Care Newsletter.

Creation Care News

Are you ready to dig deep and sow some seeds of change? We invite you to sign up for our diocesan Creation Care Task Force Monthly newsletter, where we share news, ideas, and inspiration from the Diocese of Mississippi and beyond! 

Every month, you'll receive a delightful bouquet of tips and resources to help you nurture our beautiful planet and bring about the Kingdom of God on Earth right here, right now!