Welcome to the latest edition of TME-News!

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

We have many exciting events! Click "View entire message" at the bottom of this email to see them all.

Men's Breakfast

FELLOWSHIP

Saturday, February 22, 2025

8:30 am

All Saints; Tupelo

608 W. Jefferson St.

Tupelo, MS 38804

Youth Confirmation Retreat

YOUTH

Saturday, February 22, 2025

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, MS 39211

On Feb. 22, a confirmation retreat is being held for youth in the Central Convocation. Youth in grades 7-12 from churches in the metro area are invited to come together at St. Philip’s in Jackson for a full day of music, games, and confirmation classes. Lunch is provided. The deadline to register is 2/14/25. Contact Whitney Robinson for more info. wrobinson@dioms.org

St. Philip's Bob Rall Chili Cookoff

FELLOWSHIP

Sunday, February 23, 2025

after church

St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, MS 39211

St. Philip's Episcopal Church is hosting its 15th Annual Bob Rall Chili Cookoff on Sunday, February 23rd, after the 10:30am church service. There’s no cost to enter but there is a $5 cost per person to eat and vote on your favorite chili. In honor of Bob Rall who began the chili cookoff, the entirety of the profits will go to support recovery programs in the Jackson area, a life-giving ministry of which Bob was so proud. All are welcome!

Love Your Neighbor:

A Faith-Based Dialogue on Immigration

FORMATION

Thursday, February 27, 2025

7:00 pm

St. James', Jackson

3921 Oakridge Drive

Jackson, MS 39216

BETH FOOSE RETURNS TO ST JAMES' JACKSON!

On February 27 at 7:00 P M in Fowler Hall, the Reverend Beth Foose, Grace Church, Canton returns to St. James’ to discuss ways we can help with the Immigration issue facing many in our area at this time. She will share what is happening in Canton and discuss ways in which we can ”respect the dignity of every human being”.

Please join us! All God’s Children are welcome (and that means YOU!)

Breathing Under Water:

A Lenten Study

FORMATION

beginning Saturday, March 1, 2025

10:00 am - 12:00 noon

St. James', Jackson

3921 Oakridge Drive

Jackson, MS 39216

Are you feeling spiritually dry in today's overwhelming culture? Learn to breathe under water with Fr. Richard Rohr's guide to quenching your soul and enriching your life. This Lenten study offers practical steps and spiritual disciplines to help you navigate daily life and connect with God.

Two-Part Study:

1. Gathering Workshop with the Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth (retired Bishop of Ohio)

• Date: Saturday, March 1st
• Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon (Registration begins at 9:30 AM)
• Location: Parish Hall/Fowler Hall
• Details: Bishop Hollingsworth will introduce spiritual disciplines and how they can shape our lives. We'll also discuss the format for the Lenten study.
• Refreshments and Childcare Provided.

2. Weekly Small Group Book Discussions During Lent:

Choose the session that best fits your schedule:

• Wednesdays: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Led by the Rt. Rev. Morris Thompson, Guild Parlor. Children's programming and nursery provided.
• Sundays: 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM (during Sunday School), Led by the Rev. Gates Elliott, Oak Ridge Hall.
• Mondays: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Led by Youth Minister Laura King (This is not a youth-specific session!), via Zoom. The link will be emailed weekly.

Mardi Gras Holy Spirits Wine Tasting

FELLOWSHIP

Saturday, March 1, 2025

6:00 - 8:00 pm

St. Columb's, Ridgeland

550 Sunnybrook Road

Ridgeland, MS 39157

Please join us for a Mardi Gras Holy Spirits Wine Tasting, Saturday, March 1, immediately following our Saturday night service - 6:00-8:00pm in the Parish Hall. It will be a great night of fun, wine, food and fellowship as Sommelier Scott Davis will introduce us to some exciting vintages at this laid-back tasting. This is an event sponsored by St. Columb's Episcopal Church Women with proceeds going to upgrades and new projects at the church.

Tickets are $30 per person through the QR code in the graphic or the link below. A limited number will be sold, so don't delay and order your tickets today!

Please consider getting involved to make this event successful. It is a wonderful way to get to know each other and build this community. Contact Emily (mamoo1979@gmail.com) or Sarah (hrhsarahginn@gmail.com) if you would like to help.

Pass Parade Parking Ministry

FELLOWSHIP



Parade rolls on Sunday, March 2, 2025

Trinity, Pass Christian

125 Church Ave.

Pass Christian, MS 39571



Trinity Episcopal Church hosts a one-day fundraising parking ministry during the Mardi Gras parade that takes place in Pass Christian, MS the Sunday before Fat Tuesday, each and every year. Beginning in 2024 we've added technology to this ministry. Parking spots are now sold on a first come first serve basis and online only. New pricing and event rules apply to everyone. Parking spots are much larger than years past, as there are fewer available. Flags and political signage are prohibited on church grounds. No camping, overnight parking or early admittance on church grounds. No trash cans will be available as this is a NO TRACE left behind event. Take your trash off premises. Porto-let restrooms will be available on the grounds. RVs, campers and trailers are prohibited. Limited ticket availability. Tickets are non-refundable. Parking for cars, golf carts, pickup trucks, SUV's and non-commercial vans is available for purchase ONLINE ONLY through the church website: www.trinityinthepass.com. Ticket window opens January 15th at 8am.

Evensong at St. James'

ARTS

Sunday, March 2, 2025

4:00 pm

St. James', Jackson

3921 Oakridge Drive

Jackson, MS 39216



The Choir of St. James’ will be joined by the Millsaps College Chamber Singers for a special service of Evensong featuring works by contemporary women composers, including Imogen Holst’s setting of John Donne’s “A Hymne to Christ,” Sarah Rimkus’s “Adoravit,” inspired by the sparse and open sounds of medieval vocal music, and canticles written for King’s College by Joanna L’Estrange. A special offering will be collected to benefit St. James’ Choir and our upcoming pilgrimage to Exeter, England. A reception will follow the service. All are welcome and we hope you will join us!

All Saints’ EYC Presents

Tupelo High School’s Structure Band

in concert

ARTS

Sunday, March 2, 2025

4:00 pm

All Saints’, Tupelo

608 West Jefferson Street

Tupelo, MS



On Sunday, March 2nd, a free concert will be held at 4:00 PM. Following the concert, at 5:00 PM, the EYC will be serving a delicious meal of Red Beans and Rice, Slaw, Bread, and Beignets for $10 per plate.

Small Church Collaborative Monthly Zoom

FORMATION

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

2:00 - 3:00 pm

online via Zoom

Join other small church clergy and leaders for our monthly online gathering. This month we welcome Sarah Allred, project director for the VTS Roots & Wings, and discuss intergenerational formation.

St. Elizabeth’s Shrove Tuesday

Pancake Supper

FELLOWSHIP

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

5:00 - 7:00 pm

St.Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church

1201 S. 4th Street

Collins, MS

Come celebrate your Mardi Gras with St. Elizabeth in Collins, MS. Homemade pancake is a St. Elizabeth’s ECW recipe handed down for generations. Also sausage, bacon, or ham. Juice, milk, or coffee. Only $7 a plate. Eat in or take out.

Mardi Gras Pancake Supper

FELLOWSHIP

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

4:30 - 6:30 pm

St. Mary's, Lexington

400 Tchula Street

Lexington, MS 39095

For over 20 years St. Mary’s has had a Fat Tuesday pancake supper, selling tickets to the town and anyone else we can. We offer a dine- in or take-out for $8.00 which includes 3 very large pancakes, syrup, an orange slice and 3 sausage links, as well as coffee, juice or milk. And…Mardi Gras beads!! We have cooked as many as 900 pancakes. Any volunteers are welcomed!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

FELLOWSHIP

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

5:00 pm

St. Mary's, Vicksburg

900 First North Street

Vicksburg, MS



St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi, invites you to our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The event will be held at 900 First North Street, and we are offering both dine-in and carry-out options. Come join us for a delicious pancake supper!

Christ Episcopal Church Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

FELLOWSHIP

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

5:00 pm

Christ Church, Vicksburg

1115 Main Street

Vicksburg, MS 39183



Please join us for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Christ Episcopal Church. We are excited to continue this cherished tradition, which heralds the beginning of the solemn season of Lent. We will gather for an evening of delicious pancakes and sausage, warm fellowship, and music by the Dirty Rice Burners Band, a lively Cajun-inspired band. There will also be sweets, desserts, soups and gumbos for sale. All proceeds will benefit outreach and ministries.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Mardi Gras Parade

FELLOWSHIP

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

5:30 pm

Nativity, Water Valley

609 N. Main St.

Water Valley, MS 38965



The Krewe of Crappie will march down Main Street from Nativity Church to This Is Noteworthy. TIN will host a party featuring the funk band P Rex. There will also be a Gumbo Cookoff along with yummy treats.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Drawdown

FELLOWSHIP



Tuesday, March 4, 2025

6:00 pm

St. Peter's by-the-Lake

1954 Spillway Road

Brandon, MS 39047



Join us on Tuesday, March 4th at 6:00 p.m. for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Drawdown.



Drawdown tickets are $20 each and the grand prize is $1500. There will be other cash prizes throughout the evening. You do not have to purchase a ticket to join us for pancakes. Call the church office if you are interested in purchasing a ticket. Our number is (601) 992-2691.

Beloved Community Monthly Gathering

FORMATION

Online via Zoom

Thursday, March 6, 2025

12:00 noon



Join the Beloved Community online gathering on Thursday, March 6 at noon for a conversation with Breanna Carter, Missioner for Racial Healing and Pilgrimage for the Diocese in Alabama. The Episcopal Church in Alabama has a strong history of working towards building the Beloved Community and offers various trainings, studies, groups, and pilgrimages centered on racial healing, restoration, and unity. This event promises to be an insightful discussion with their Missioner for Racial Healing and Pilgrimage.

Love God, Love God's World

FORMATION

Online

Thursdays, beginning March 6, 2025

10:00 - 11:30 am



Love God, Love God’s World is a nine-session, film-based curriculum, ideal for Episcopalians anywhere on the journey with creation care and environmental ministry—from newcomers looking to take their first step to seasoned leaders seeking a transformative small-group experience.

Sessions have a similar structure to the popular Sacred Ground curriculum and include compelling films and readings, faith-based reflections, and discussion questions—each written by different contributors who draw from their own contexts and experiences. Participants will also discover ways to learn, pray, advocate, and conserve.

We hope everyone who participates in the curriculum becomes:

• Comfortable speaking about their faith, care of creation, and climate change
• Personally transformed and invited into different levels of personal and collective engagement on creation care and eco-justice
• Confident about where to find creation care resources and information

Space is limited so email to join the group or start your own! Contact tracy.stebbins@gmail.com.

Lenten Bible Study

In the Image and Likeness:

God's People, as We Are

FORMATION

Each Thursday during Lent, beginning March 6, 2025

4:00 -5:00 pm

Online via Zoom

Prepare for Lent with Bishop Dorothy Wells! Join our online Lenten Bible study series, "In the Image and Likeness: God's People, As We Are." We'll explore the stories of Ishmael and Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses, discovering how God values and uses each of us, just as we are.

Join us Thursdays during Lent 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom. Attend any or all sessions.

Schedule:

• March 6: Overview
• March 13: Trauma and Family – Isaac and Ishmael (Genesis 21 & 22)
• March 20: Physical Affliction – Jacob (Genesis 32)
• March 27: Jealousy (and Pride, but perhaps Confidence?) – Joseph and his Brothers (Genesis 37)
• April 3: "Since I am a poor speaker, why would Pharaoh listen to me?" – Moses (Exodus 6-7)
• April 10: Joseph – What to do with your Gift

Let's journey together this Lent, deepening our faith and strengthening our community as we prepare for Easter. All are welcome!

Trinity Vicksburg Rummage Sale

FELLOWSHIP

Saturday, March 8, 2025

starting at 7:30 am

Trinity, Vicksburg

Corner of Cherry and South Streets

Vicksburg, MS 39180

The Church of the Holy Trinity in Vicksburg will hold a rummage sale on March 8th. Beginning at 7:30, shoppers can visit the sale at the corner of Cherry and South Streets to find great deals on household items, baby items, furniture, and more. Proceeds from the sale will benefit community outreach programs and church ministries. See you there, rain or shine!.

Happening #98

YOUTH

St. Paul's, Columbus

318 College St.

Columbus, MS 39701

Friday, March 16, 2025 - Sunday, March 16, 2025



Registration is open for Happening #98! Happening is a powerful weekend of renewal for young people in the Episcopal Church. Participants explore deeply what it means to believe in Jesus and to be part of the Body of Christ. There’s also plenty of music, games, fun and great food!



Happening #98 will be hosted by St. Paul's in Columbus and registration is open for youth in grades 10-12. The cost is $50, but half and full scholarships are available.

Small Church Collaborative Spring Conference

FORMATION

Friday, March 21, 2025 - Saturday March 22, 2025

Grace Episcopal Church

161 E. Peace St.

Canton. MS 39046

Calling all lay and clergy leaders of small churches! The Small Church Collaborative invites you to our spring conference, Friday, March 21-Saturday March 22 at Grace Episcopal Church, Canton. We begin Friday late afternoon and continue through lunch on Saturday. Come network with other small church leaders and leave with new ideas and inspiration for your congregation. Lodging is on your own; meals provided. $25 registration with scholarships available.

Work, Play, Life:

Vocation - A Young Adult Retreat

FORMATION

Friday, March 21, 2025 - Sunday, March 23, 2025

Gray Center, Camp Bratton-Green

1530 Way Road

Canton, MS 39046



Adults 18-28 can participate. Adults 29 and older may inquire about serving as volunteer staff! diomsyac@gmail.com

Our 2025 retreat will be centered around the theme of “Vocation” and how we find our calling and purpose in our daily lives through work, service, worship, hobbies, and relationships.

Retreat attendees will participate in talks, activities, and small group discussions relevant to our theme. There will also be plenty of time for rest, games, and connection!

Daughters of the King Spring Retreat

FORMATION

Friday, March 28, 2025 - Saturday, March 29, 2025

Chapel of the Cross

674 Mannsdale Road

Madison, MS 39110

Welcome to the Daughters of the King Spring Retreat hosted by the Constance and Her Companions Chapter of Chapel of the Cross in Madison, MS on March 28 and 29, 2025. Join us as we gather on Friday evening at a local restaurant for dinner (dutch) and fellowship. The Retreat continues on Saturday morning with pastries and coffee and registration from 8:15 to 9:00, Business meeting, Program, and Guest Speaker, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Dorothy Sanders Wells, from 9:00 to 11:00, followed by Holy Eucharist and Lunch. The Retreat is open to Daughters and guests. We look forward to you being with us for our annual Spring Retreat!

Spiritual Formation Training

for Racial Healing & Relationship Building

FORMATION

Saturday, April 12, 2025

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

11322 W Taylor Rd

Gulfport, MS 39503

We are excited to invite you to a transformative day of spiritual formation training focused on racial healing and relationship building on April 12, 2025, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Gulfport, MS. This workshop promises to be a nurturing and shame-free environment where we can come together as a community to deepen our understanding and practice of seeing the face of God in everyone. 

Throughout the day, participants will engage in enriching activities designed to enhance essential skills such as healthy dialogue, active listening, and loving speech. We aim to cultivate a culture of belonging, resilience, and compassion, enabling us to share our truths respectfully while embracing our differences. By fostering heart space and understanding, we can build stronger relationships within our church and the wider community.

To register for this meaningful opportunity or for more information, please scan the QR code provided or call Andy at 901-275-4514. We encourage everyone to participate in this essential journey towards healing and connection, as we strive to live out our faith in tangible ways.

Cursillo

FORMATION

Friday, April 4, 2025 - Sunday. April 6, 2025

Gray Center, Camp Bratton-Green

1530 Way Road

Canton, MS 39046



Exciting news! Cursillo is back! After a period of absence, we are thrilled to announce the return of this transformative retreat experience. Mark your calendars for April 4-6, 2025, as we gather on the Camp side of Gray Center for a weekend of spiritual growth and community bonding.

Leading this year's retreat will be Billy Ray Sigh as Lay Lector and Lester Hailey as Head Cha-Cha.

A dedicated team of clergy and laity have worked diligently to revitalize Cursillo while preserving its core essence as a 'short course.' Expect a weekend filled with enriching experiences, designed to deepen your faith and strengthen your connection to the church.

To participate, you'll need a recommendation from both your Sponsor and your church Priest. Your Sponsor will be a valuable resource, providing guidance and support as you prepare for the retreat. While they may not be present during the weekend, they will be praying diligently for you. If you don't have a Sponsor, please reach out to your church Rector for assistance in finding one.

The Priest's recommendation ensures you are in good standing with the church and emotionally and spiritually prepared for this retreat. Rest assured, all recommendations are held in confidence between the Lay Rector, Spiritual Directors, and the retreat staff.

Space is limited, so don't delay! The registration deadline is Monday, March 3rd. We encourage you to prayerfully consider attending this life-changing weekend.

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!

Spring Registration for Diocesan Youth Events Open!

YOUTH

Registration for the spring diocesan youth events is now open!

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!  

Get Your Diocesan Event News Here!



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!