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
• COMMUNITY: events for and/or by the community

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

Daily Office with the Marble School

FORMATION

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

Ash Wednesday Services

FORMATION

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Noon and 5:30 pm

All Saints', Tupelo

608 West Jefferson Street

Tupelo, MS 38804

Grief Support Group

COMMUNITY

Wednesdays, through April 9, 2025

2:00 pm

St. Thomas, Diamondhead

5303 Diamondhead Circle

Diamondhead, MS 39525

St. Thomas is hosting a Grief Support Group every Wednesday at 2pm in our Parish Hall. It is being held weekly through April 9th, and all in need of this resource are welcome to join.

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.

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.

Lenten Bible Study

In the Image and Likeness:

God's People, as We Are

FORMATION

Thursdays 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!

Weekly Stations of the Cross

FORMATION

Fridays during Lent, beginning March 7, 2025

Noon

St. Paul's, Meridian

1116 23rd Ave

Meridian, MS 39301

Join the members of St. Paul's - Meridian every Friday during Lent at 12:00 noon as we pray A Scriptural Way of the Cross: A Liturgy of the Stations of the Cross. We will process around the Nave as we remember the Passion of our Lord as told through the Gospels. Please call the Parish Office at 601-693-2502 with any questions. 

Stations of the Cross

FORMATION

Fridays, during Lent, beginning March 7, 2025

12:05 pm

St Timothy's, Southaven

8245 Getwell Rd

Southaven, MS 38672

Walk 'the Way of the Cross' every Friday in Lent. In the nave at St. Timothy's, beginning with prayers before the altar at 12:05 pm.

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!.

Lenten Walks

FORMATION

Saturdays, during Lent, beginning March 8, 2025

8:00 am

Beginning Saturday, March 8th, we begin 6 consecutive Saturdays of Lenten Walks. Each walk will begin at 8:00 am at a designated point and we will walk 5-7 miles along Highway 90 beachside. 

On March 8th, we will depart from St. John and walk to downtown Biloxi where we will stop for coffee and fellowship before returning to St. John. The following week we will begin downtown Biloxi (in a designated spot) and walk to Edgewater Mall area.

There will be one or two vehicles designated for shuttling walkers to their return location. 



Walkers need to bring their own water and funds for the coffee stop, and any other necessary items for the journey.

Lenten Music Series

FORMATION

Wednesdays during Lent, beginning March 12, 2025

5:15 pm

Epiphany, Tunica

1061 Shady Lane

Tunica, MS 38676



Wednesdays at 5:15pm in Lent, beginning March 12, we will have a series of musicians sharing their talents and how their music renews them and may renew us this Lent. A soup and bread supper will be provided.

March 12 - Adam Stringer, organist/choirmaster at St Peter’s, Oxford

March 19 - Tom Kimmel, Nashville singer/songwriter

March 26 - Greg Johnson, Celtic musician

April 2 - Jasper Hensley and Gabriel Vega - clarinet and flute duo

Lent 2025: Service, Supper, & Study

FORMATION

Wednesdays during Lent, Beginning March 12, 2025

6:00 pm

St Timothy's, Southaven

8245 Getwell Rd

Southaven, MS 38672



A simple service of Holy Eucharist in the Mary Chapel is offered at 6:00 pm, followed by a soup & sandwich potluck in the parish hall. A Lenten study follows in the Upper Room after the meal. (Childcare will be offered during the study.)

Our study will be based on the book 'The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross', by Brian Zahnd. Purchase of the book is not required to attend the study and take part in the discussion as we explore the cross of Christ.

Speaking of Sin: Lenten Supper Series

FORMATION

Wednesdays, during Lent, beginning March 12, 2025

6:00 - 7:30 pm

St. Alban's, Bovina

5930 Warriors Trail

Bovina, MS 39180

In this year's Lenten supper series at St. Alban's, we’re exploring sin and how we might see it, in the words of Barbara Brown Taylor in Speaking of Sin, as “a helpful, hopeful word” that helps us move from “guilt to grace.” Come for a simple soup supper and great discussion each Wednesday in Lent from 6:00-7:30 PM

Wednesday Lenten Soup and Salad Supper

FELLOWSHIP

Wednesdays during Lent

St. Thomas, Diamondhead

5303 Diamondhead Circle

Diamondhead, MS 39525

Following the Healing and Eucharistic Wednesday Services during Lent we will have Soup and Salad Potluck dinners along with the Lenten Program, "Finding our way past the Seven Deadly Sins." All are welcome to attend!

Looking for God in Messy Places

FORMATION

Thursdays, beginning March 13, 2025

5:30 pm

All Saints', Tupelo

608 West Jefferson Street

Tupelo, MS 38804

Join us this Lenten season for an engaging Book Study titled "Looking for God in Messy Places," where we will gather on Thursdays, March 13, 20, 27, and April 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the All Saints' Library. 

Happening #98

YOUTH

St. Paul's, Columbus

318 College St.

Columbus, MS 39701

Friday, March 14, 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.

St. Andrew's Cathedral

Lenten Speaker Series

FORMATION

Sundays during Lent, Beginning March 16, 2025

9:30 - 10:30 am

St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson

Parish Hall

305 E Capitol St.

Jackson, MS 39201

St. Andrew's Cathedral's formation series through Lent will bring leaders from our community partner organizations in Jackson to share more about their work and give folks a chance to know who the Cathedral supports. This year, we’re featuring leaders representing four of our partners as well as concluding with a performance by local actor and playwright John Maxwell of a monologue from his piece GETHSEMANE, as well as a talk on the importance of art in a community.

March 16

Javonda Stanton

Director of Shelter Services at Stewpot

March 23

Jennifer Goodwin

Executive Director of the McClean Fletcher Center

March 30

Larry Perry

Executive Director of New Way Mississippi

April 6

Aisha Nyandoro

CEO of Springboard to Opportunities

April 13

John Maxwell

local actor and playwright

Songs have Souls

FELLOWSHIP

St. Columb's, Ridgeland

550 Sunnybrook Rd.

Ridgeland, MS 39157

Wednesdays during Lent, beginning March 19, 2025

6:00 pm

Join us on Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. during Lent beginning March 19 and concluding on April 9. Each evening will feature a singer/songwriter and dinner catered by Strawberry Cafe.

Tickets are $20 per individual and a max $50 per family.

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!

Anne Harris Book Signing

ARTS

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

4:00 - 6:00 pm

St. John's. Ocean Springs

705 Rayburn Avenue

Ocean Springs, MS 39564

On March 25th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the parish hall of St. John, Ocean Springs, will be hosting a book signing by newly published author Anne Marie Harris.

Her book, "Bound by an Oath," is a historical romance set in 5th century Britain, shortly after the Romans left to protect their own country from barbarian invaders. It is a love story with a twist between a Celtic Queen and a Roman monk.

Please purchase your copy of Bound by an Oath for signing as Anne has only a limited supply of copies. (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books a Million, Thriftbooks carry copies. Other bookstores may as well, but check first.)

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!

Spring Tea

FELLOWSHIP

Sunday, April 6, 2025

2:00 pm

Christ, Bay St. Louis

912 South Beach Blvd

Bay St. Louis. Ms

Kindly join us for a Spring Tea, at Christ Episcopal Church in Bay St. Louis on Sunday, April 6th, 2025 at 2pm. This event is open to the public; tickets are $20.00 per person. Proceeds benefit Christ Episcopal Church. Contact Mandy by text at 601.590.2791 or email at ms.mandyann79@gmail.com for tickets.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!