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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.

Choral Evensong at the Cathedral

ARTS

Sunday, May 18, 2025

4:00 pm

St. Andrew's Cathedral Columbarium

305 E. Capitol Street

Jackson, MS 39201

An afternoon service featuring music and lessons - come hear the Cathedral choir and bask in the sounds of a Cathedral nave filled with voices on an early summer afternoon!

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..

May Days at St. Philip's

FELLOWSHIP

Fridays in May (through May 30, 2025)

5:30- 7:00 pm

St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Rd

Jackson, MS 39211

Please join us for fun and fellowship each Friday night in May! We will meet in the Courtyard at 5:30pm - rain or shine - for light snacks and beverages. It's a great way to enjoy this time of the year, wind down the week, and spend time with our people. All are welcome!

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!

Culpepper Cookout Silent Auction

The Culpepper Cookout is seeking silent auction donation items. Money raised at the cookout will be used for the maintenance and upkeep of the challenge course at Camp Bratton-Green. Please notify Anna Arnold by May 17 if you have an item to donate.

Diocesan Altar Guild Meeting

FORMATION

Saturday, May 31, 2025

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. Columb's Episcopal Church

550 Sunnybrook Road

Ridgeland, MS 39157



The Diocesan Altar Guild Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, May 31, at St. Columb's Episcopal Church, 550 Sunnybrook Road, Ridgeland.

Registration begins at 9 am, with a business meeting and program, "In Remembrance: A Review of the Altar through the Bible and Beyond" by St. Columb's Senior Warden Becky Hawkins following at 10 am.

The Rev. Canon Gary Meade will celebrate the Holy Eucharist with attendees at noon, with a luncheon and fellowship following at 1:00 pm.

Cost is $30 and will be collected at the door. RSVP by Friday, May 16, to Sharon Stewart at sstewart0114@gmail.com. Please include name, parish and email address.

Warren County Episcopal Churches Pentecost Cookout

FELLOWSHIP

Sunday, June 8, 2025

5:00 - 7:00 pm

St. Alban's, Bovina

5930 Warrior Trail

Vicksburg, MS 39180

Come out to St. Alban's Bovina the evening of Pentecost, June 8, from 5:00-7:00 PM for a cookout and bonfire. Hamburgers, veggie burgers, hotdogs, and drink are provided--if able, bring a side or dessert to share. The bonfire will take place around 6:00 PM.

Places and Spaces - POSTPONED

Diocesan Symposium on Accessibility

FORMATION

POSTPONED, DETAILS TO FOLLOW

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

Lay Worship Leader Training

FORMATION

The Episcopal Church today relies on trained Lay Worship Leaders to offer Morning Prayer and other offices in the absence of clergy. If you are interested in lay ministry in worship, please mark your calendar for one of these two important events in June for worship leaders:

• Lay Worship Leader Conference on Saturday, June 14 (for those already licensed),
• An Introduction to Lay Leadership in Worship on Saturday, June 28 at Church of the Nativity in Water Valley (for lay people considering a leadership role in worship).

Stay tuned for more details on subject, time, place, and registration information. Contact David Benway, davben@bellsouth.net, or Canon Gary Meade, gmeade@dioms.org, for more info.

Ordination of Adele Ledford

FORMATION



Saturday, June 21, 2025

10:30 am

Cathedral Church of St. Andrew's

305 East Capitol Street

Jackson, MS 39201

Join us in celebrating!

By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people, The Right Reverend Dorothy Sanders Wells, Eleventh Bishop of Mississippi, will ordain Adele Blair Ledford to the Sacred Order of Deacons.

Your prayers and presence are warmly welcomed.

Live stream here - https://standrews.ms/virtualworship/

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 .

Vacation Bible School

YOUTH



Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - Friday, June 27, 2025

5:00 - 7:00 pm

St. Peter's by-the-Lake, Brandon

1954 Spillway Road

Brandon, MS 39047



St. Peter's by-the-Lake "Roundup" VBS is coming in June. We invite all children ages 5 through 12 to join us. Wednesday, June 25, Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27, we will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. for dinner, story time and music, crafts, activities and games. On Saturday, June 28 from 3 to 6, we invite all the children and parents to join us for a family cookout.

Resource Retreat

focusing on Annual Giving and Stewardship

FORMATION



Saturday, June 28, 2025

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. James', Jackson

3921 Oakridge Drive

Jackson, MS 39216



This retreat aims to equip church leaders with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful annual giving campaign. The retreat will focus on the practical aspects of stewardship, including estate planning and a theological understanding of abundance. Additionally, the retreat seeks to foster spiritual talents and enhance the capacity of leaders to further serve their congregations and communities.

Please email andrews@dioms.org. We are excited to support and engage with you in this vital journey of spiritual growth and stewardship.

Mississippi Conference on Church Music and Liturgy

FORMATION ARTS

Tuesday. July 22, 2025 - Sunday, July 27, 2025

St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, MS 39211



Join us this summer for the 50th year of the Mississippi Conference on Church Music and Liturgy!

Conference Theme: Sing what we believe!

This wonderful conference offers church musicians and clergy inspiration, continuing education, and fellowship. Generously supported by the Diocese of Mississippi. Open to musicians and clergy of all denominations!

Highlights include:

• Music shopping with Lois Fyfe Music of Nashville, TN
• Nationally renowned faculty: The Rev. William Bradley Roberts, Deke Polifka, Matthew Hoch, and The Rt. Rev. Douglas Scharf.
• Held on the campus of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Jackson, MS
• A new musical setting of the Eucharist by Jessica Nelson
• Grateful for a generous grant from the Association of Anglican Musicians!

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!

Episcopal Recovery Program

Website Launch

COMMUNITY

Exciting news for the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi! We're thrilled to announce the launch of a new website dedicated to supporting addiction recovery within our community. This includes an ever-growing directory of meetings held at churches throughout the diocese and recovery resources. Visit the site today and discover the resources available to help those within our diocese. Let's work together to foster healing and hope.

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!