Becoming Beloved Community Monthly Gathering

Thursday, November 7, 2024

12:00 noon

Online via Zoom

Join us for our Becoming Beloved Community monthly virtual gathering this Thursday at noon. This month's discussion will be led by Dr. Joseph M. Thompson from Mississippi State University and author of Cold War Country. 

Lexington Historic Church and Architecture Tour

Thursday, November 7, 2024

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Lexington, MS

The Friends of Lexington Preservation will sponsor an historic church tour on Thursday, Nov 7th from 10-1



The event is free with an optional purchased lunch afterwards. The Miss. Dept. of Archives and History will present a short explanation of architectural history and features at each church and church members will present a short history of the church. In addition, a musical offering will be presented.

Beginning with St.Paul Church of God in Christ, event-goers will be privileged to hear the award- winning Holmes County Central Singers. At St. Mary’s Episcopal church, David Williamson will perform a selection on the pipe organ. At the First Presbyterian Church, composer and soloist Jackie Hill will sing.

Tax deductible donations and sponsorships can be made to

FOLP P.O. Box 684, Lexington, MS 39095

for PayPal @ FriendsLexingtonPres

For lunch tickets: email Lexingtonpreservation@gmail.com

2024 Episcopal Church Women Annual Fall Conference

Saturday, November 9. 2024

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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

1954 Spillway Road

Brandon, MS 39047



This year's featured speaker is Carolyn Terry, master-craftsman photographer, author and digital editor of "Endurance of the Spirit", a collection of Mississippi Episcopal Churches and their stories. Registration fees include lunch.



For info please contact stpetebtl@gmail.com or episcopalchurchwomenms@gmail.com

Dinner On The Grounds and ECW Country Market

Sunday, November 10, 2024

12:00 noon - 2:00 pm

St. Alban's, Bovina

5930 Warrior Trail

Vicksburg, MS



A community event and Vicksburg tradition, come join us for our annual Dinner On The Grounds and ECW Country Market on November 10th from 12-2pm with proceeds benefiting Lifting Lives Family Shelter.

There will be catfish plate lunches, live music by Ralph Miller, arts and crafts and fresh baked goods and casseroles available for purchase at the ECW market. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Second Sundays at St. Mary's Bolton

Sunday, November 10, 2024

3:00 pm

St. Mary's, Bolton

209 E. Madison St.

Bolton, MS 39401



Join us on November 10th at 3:00 pm for our latest Second Sunday program, Songs of Thankfulness & Praise - a celebration of music by Lee Buford Threadgill. A reception will follow in the Terry Brantley Parish Hall.

Fall and Christmas Table Arrangements

ECW Program

All Saints', Tupelo

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

5:30 pm

All Saints', Tupelo

Parish Hall

608 West Jefferson

Tupelo, MS 38804

Let's get festive and learn how to create stunning table arrangements for the upcoming seasons.with the ECW of All Saints', Greenville/ Join us for an inspiring workshop with the talented Tracy Proctor. Beverages, snacks and childcare provided.

AWWY Lunch ‘n Learn Dates with Whitney

Fundraising with Youth

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

12:00 noon

Recruiting Volunteers

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

12:00 noon

Mark your calendar for Lunch ‘n Learn opportunities throughout the semester. The teaching portion will be recorded and shared with those who register. Those who attend live will then be able to ask questions about specific situations or their particular context. This portion will not be recorded or shared.

Please contact Whitney Robinson if you have any questions (wrobinson@dioms.org)

Susy Sanders Memorial

Collaborative Art Show and Sale

Thursday, November 14. 2024

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Church of the Mediator, McComb campus 

North Broadway and Clark Street

McComb, MS 39648



Pike County’s Parish of the Mediator-Redeemer will host a memorial art show/sale honoring parishioner Susy Sanders 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 on the Mediator campus in McComb. Local artists are invited to show their work. Sanders was a beloved community artist and philanthropist who passed away in 2023.

ECW Casserole and Bake Sale

Friday, November 15, 2024

9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Trinity, Natchez

305 South Commerce St

Natchez, MS 39120

Don't get burned and miss the Bake Sale! Cakes, Cookies, Casseroles, Breads, and Rolls, plus a harvest basket with items from local merchants – value estimated at $600. You don't need to be present to win.

Sale benefits Community Christmas Outreach and the Trinity Episcopal Church Student Scholarship Fund.

Ascension Gumbo Sale

Saturday, November 16. 2024

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Ascension, Hattiesburg

3600 Arlington Loop

Hattiesburg, MS 39402

We'll be stirring up more delicious gumbo on Friday, November 15th to help support our operations and outreach efforts. You can pick up on Saturday, Nov 16th or at your convenience in the weeks following. Order yours now! We appreciate your continued support.

Adults Working With Young People - Middle Area of the Diocese Meeting

Saturday November 18, 2024

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

St. Peter's, Oxford

113 S 9th St

Oxford, MS 3865

What is AWWY? It’s short for Adults Working With Young people.  

All adults who are, or who would like to be, involved with helping the young people of their congregation grow in their faith and be full members of their faith community, are invited to participate.

You’ll have an opportunity to share and learn from other adults working with young people in your area of the diocese. Updates on resources and diocesan opportunities will also be shared.

The morning session focuses on children, birth through age 12, and the afternoon session focuses on youth, age 13 through 18.  

Lunch will be provided in between sessions for everyone. Please RSVP to help in making sure there are have enough food and supplies.

Please contact Whitney Robinson if you have any questions (wrobinson@dioms.org).

Sacred Ground Reunion

Diocese of Western Louisiana

Monday, November 18. 2024

6:00 pm

Online via Zoom



The Diocese of Western Louisiana invites our neighboring Diocese of Mississippi to join our Sacred Ground Reunion to share our experiences with other circles, learn about the work of racial reconciliation in other places, and explore new ideas and possibilities born out of these Sacred Ground circles.

This virtual meeting is on November 18 at 6:00p.m. via Zoom. All are welcome to attend, including those interested in joining a Sacred Ground circle.

Harvest Bazaar

Thursday, November 21, 2024

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. James, Greenville

1026 S. Washington Ave.

Greenville, MS 38701



Our Largest Annual Fundraiser will be Nov. 21. We have a seated luncheon for 600 and booths for baked goods, treasures, flower bulbs, freezer pantry, silent auction, and raffle tickets. 100% of the proceeds go to outreach in our community and to special camps at Bratton Green.

73rd Harvest Dinner

Thursday, November 21, 2024

3:00 - 7:30 pm

Christ Episcopal Church, Bay St. Louis

912 South Beach Boulevard

Bay Saint Louis, MS.

The Episcopal Church in Bay Saint Louis invites you to enjoy their 73rd Harvest Dinner on Thursday, November 21, 2024. In keeping with Thanksgiving and Harvest time, the feast includes mouthwatering turkey with gravy, glazed ham, dressing, sweet potato and spinach Florentine casseroles, cranberry relish, dinner roll and dessert, all made from scratch using age-old traditional recipes. Take-outs and dine-ins are available from 3pm to 7:30pm (or until sold out). This is an excellent community event to share with family, friends, and neighbors. Proceeds from the dinner benefit missions and activities supported by the Episcopal Church including the Alliance for Health (a prescription assistance program for patients in need in Hancock County), and BackPack Buddies (providing nutritious, non-perishable food to children to ensure they get enough food on weekends). Tickets are $15 and may be purchased in advance from the Church office, a parishioner, or at the door during the event. Christ Episcopal Church is located at 912 South Beach Boulevard, Bay Saint Louis, MS.

DioMS Creation Care Book Discussion - Saving Us

Beginning Monday, November 25, 2024 , 3:00 -4:00 pm

Online via Zoom

Join us for a transformative journey of faith and environmental stewardship.

We invite you to participate in the DioMS Creation Care Book Discussion, featuring the inspiring book "Saving Us." This five-week online event is designed to foster a vibrant community of faith-driven environmentalists.

Through engaging discussions, we will delve into the profound connection between our spiritual lives and the health of our planet. We'll explore how our faith calls us to be responsible stewards of creation and to address the urgent environmental challenges of our time.

Why participate?

• Deepen your faith:
• Explore how your faith intersects with environmental concerns.
• Connect with others:
• Join a community of like-minded Episcopalians.
• Learn and grow:
• Gain insights from "Saving Us" and contribute to meaningful discussions.

Small Churches Collaborative



Tuesday, December 3, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am

Online via Zoom

Christmas in the Country

Thursday, December 5. 2024

Friday, December 6, 2024

Saturday, December 7, 2024

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Chapel of the Cross, Madison

674 Mannsdale Rd

Madison, MS 39110

Christmas in the Country is the Chapel's annual Christmas lights show! This event offers visitors the chance to experience the magic of Christmas from the comfort of their vehicles. The illuminated drive-thru will feature a variety of holiday scenes and appearances from Christmas icons like Santa Claus and Buddy the Elf! Guests can also enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, served by our volunteers, adding an extra touch of holiday cheer to the experience. It will be December 5th, 6th, and 7th from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. 

Advent Dean's Forum with Sister Madeleine Mary

Sunday, December 8, 2024

9:30 - 10:30 am

St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson

305 E. Capitol Street

Jackson, MS 39201

St. Andrew's Cathedral's Dean's Forum formation series welcomes Sister Madeleine Mary of the Community of Saint Mary, Southern Province, in Sewanee, Tennessee. Sister Mary has done retreat work and programs throughout the United States and Europe, helping people explore the connections between faith, care for creation, and Benedictine spirituality. During this session, Sister Mary will explore the Benedictine lifestyle. For over a millennium, thousands of nuns, monks, and lay people around the world have found the sixth-century Rule of Life a useful guide in their own Christian formation.

Sister Mary will join us in the Parish Hall at St. Andrew's, 305 E. Capitol Street, in downtown Jackson. All are welcome and there is no cost to attend--please join us also for worship either before or after the forum at the 8:30 or 10:30 service.

Concerts in the Country:

Amahl and the Night Visitors

Sunday, December 8, 2024

7:00 pm

Chapel of the Cross, Madison

674 Mannsdale Rd

Madison, MS 39110

Concerts in the Country is our concert series at the Chapel of the Cross in Madison! Our next concert will be Amahl and the Night Visitors, a Christmas opera by Carlo Menotti. Bring family and friends for an evening of inspiring music and timeless storytelling!

Come to the Light, an Advent Retreat

Saturday, December 14, 2024

9:00 am - noon

Morning Session for Adults 9:00 - noon

St. Christopher's Church of the Ascension

643 Beasley Rd

Jackson, MS

1:30 - 3:00 pm

Afternoon Session for Youth (grades 6 - 12)

COFO Center

Jackson State University

1017 John R. Lynch St., Jackson, MS.

A morning session for adults from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon will be at St. Christopher's Church of the Ascension, 643 Beasley Rd, Jackson, MS, and an afternoon session for youth (grades 6th-12th) from 1:30 - 3:00 pm will be at the COFO Center, Jackson State University, 1017 John R. Lynch St., Jackson, MS.



As the Advent season approaches, we invite you to "Come to the Light". This gathering will offer a warm and welcoming space for people of all faiths to come together with a morning session for adults, and an afternoon session for youth.

This retreat will be led by the Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones, the Director of Spiritual Formation at the Trinity Retreat Center in West Cornwall, CT. The Rev. Bozzuti-Jones will lead us in exploring the themes of light, hope, and love.

We believe that each of us brings a unique light to our gathering, and we encourage all to participate, wherever you are on your spiritual journey.

Another awesome event sponsored by Beloved Community in the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi.

Winter Solstice Camp

Wednesday, December 27, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Camp Bratton-Green

Gray Center

1530 Way Road

Canton, MS 39046



Embrace the magic of the Winter Solstice at Camp Bratton-Green, where youth in grades 9-12 are invited to embark on a transformative journey from December 27, 2024, to January 1, 2025. This unique overnight camp experience fosters spiritual growth and community connection, allowing participants to explore their faith in a nurturing environment.

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!  

Advent Resources

In Luke’s telling of the Christmas story, startled shepherds are the first to hear that good news of great joy given to all people. Since then, through generations and generations, across the world, we keep sharing this Good News, receiving signs from God that, in the coming of Jesus Christ, we have received the greatest gift of all.  

The Episcopal Church wants to help you and your congregation share that Good News with each other and your neighborhoods, especially this Advent and Christmas. Find our free resources based on invitation, the Way of Love, racial reconciliation, faith formation, and more.

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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 events and happenings from around the Diocese every other Wednesday! So watch for it - and get your news here!!



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