What is TME-News?

TME-News is a bi-weekly e-newsletter from the Diocese designed to quickly share the latest events and happenings. It'll arrive in your inbox every other Wednesday. This e-newsletter complements The Mississippi Episcopalian magazine, which will continue to be published online monthly, focusing on in-depth features and inspiring faith stories.If you have ideas for inspirational faith stories from our Diocese to share with our Diocesan family, please email msepiscopalian@dioms.org. 

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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
• EDUCATIONAL: Learning events

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

Convocational Altar Guild Meetings

COMMUNITY

Calling all Altar Guild members!

Mark your calendars for upcoming Convocation meetings:

Sowashee: June 21, 2025 at St. Elizabeth's, Collins

Delta: August 2, 2025 at Nativity, Greenwood

Old River: August 9, 2025 at Mediator, McComb

Coast: August 16, 2025 at Christ Church, Bay Saint Louis

Coldwater: August 23, 2025 at St. Peter's, Oxford

Tombigbee: TBD at All Saints', Tupelo

More details to come for Tombigbee!

Announcing Two Lay Worship Leader Conferences!

FORMATION EDUCATIONAL

Check out the details for two upcoming Lay Worship Leader Conferences! Attending either conference will fulfill your continuing education requirements. Please spread the word to the Lay Leaders already licensed in your churches – we can't wait to see you there!

Conference 1 - Saturday, June 14, 2025 has been POSTPONED to a later date.. Stay tuned for details on its new date.

Conference 2 - Saturday, July 19, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Chapel of the Cross

674 Mannsdale Road

Madison, MS

Led by: The Rev. Tom Fanning and The Rev. Andrew McLarty

Cost: $10 (to cover lunch)

What it Covers: A general customary for preparing and leading Morning Prayer Rite II, and different lay ministry licenses in the Diocese of Mississippi. The conference begins with Morning Prayer Rite II in the Chapel.

Register here: https://fs8.formsite.com/mmpd0f/sxpscjib3j/index

Registration Deadline: July 15, 2025

St. Paul’s, Columbus VBS

YOUTH

Monday, June 16 - Thursday, June 19, 2025

9:00 am - 12:00 noon

St. Paul's, Columbus

318 College St.

Columbus, MS

“We’re Wild About Jesus!” Safari VBS at St. Paul’s Columbus, MS. June 16—19 from 9:00 - 12:00. Visit our website at www.stpaulscolumbus.com to sign-up as a volunteer and register children.

Alzheimer's Taste & Talk

COMMUNITY

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

5:00 pm

St. Alban's, Bovina

5930 Warriors Trail

Vicksburg, MS 39180

Juneteenth Celebration

COMMUNITY

Thursday, June 19, 2025

11:00 am

St. Mary's, Vicksburg

900 First North St

Vicksburg, MS 39183

Juneteenth service of Noonday Prayers with Ms. Portia Smith, speaker, and Ms. Charlotte Tyler Price, soloist. All are invited.

Sowashee Convocation Altar Guild Gathering

EDUCATIONAL

Saturday, June 21, 2025

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. Elizabeth's, Collins

1201 S. Fourth St.

Collins, MS 39428

The St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church Altar Guild is thrilled to invite you to a special day of fellowship, learning, and spiritual nourishment at our Sowashee Convocation Altar Guild Gathering.

Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025, right here at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, 1201 S. Fourth St., Collins, MS 39428. You'll be treated to a wonderful array of activities. We'll kick off the morning with a light breakfast and a chance to connect with one another. You'll then have the opportunity to delve into a brief history of our beloved church, followed by an engaging altar flower arranging presentation. The best part? You'll even get to create your own "make-and-take" arrangement to brighten your home or church!

We'll also have pottery bread vessels for sale – perfect for your own home communion or as a unique gift. You can also look forward to a fascinating bread demonstration, where you'll learn about the traditions and symbolism behind this essential element of our worship. The heart of our gathering will be a meaningful Holy Eucharist service, led by the inspiring Rev. Brenda McClendon. To round out our time together, we'll share a delicious summer lunch.

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/

Let Freedom Ring

ARTS

Sunday, June 22, 2025

2:00 pm

Christ Church, Church Hill

15 miles north of Natchez on MS Highway 553

at the intersection of Miss. Hwy 553 and Church Hill Road

Natchez, MS 39120

Let Freedom Ring is a free patriotic concert at 2-2:45 p.m., Sun., June 22, at the recently restored Christ Episcopal Church, Church Hill, Miss. Nationally known musicians Maryann Kyle, John Christopher Adams, and Ellen Elder will perform. A worship service at 3 p.m. will be followed by fellowship and refreshments.

Icon Painting Workshop

ARTS



Monday, June 23,- 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

Monday, June 23 - Thursday, June 26, 2025

5:30 - 7:45 pm, nightly

St. Timothy's, Southaven

8245 Getwell Road

Southaven, MS 38672

Evening VBS is coming to St. Timothy's! Join us for Camp Chaos!

The Lay Leadership Workshop - An Introduction

FORMATION EDUCATIONAL

Saturday, June 28, 2025

1:30 - 4:30 pm

Nativity, Water Valley

609 Main Street

Water Valley, MS 38965

The Lay Leadership Workshop will be offered for all who are curious about lay ministries in The Episcopal Church, especially those offered as part of our rich liturgical heritage. We will discuss and invite questions on the variety of roles available in our churches, including Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Lay Eucharistic Visitors, Lectors & Intercessors, and Lay Worship Leaders. Other opportunities for lay leadership in worship include: acolytes, altar guild, greeters, and ushers.

Our leaders will be David Benway, Diocesan Director of Lay Ministries, and Canon Gary Meade, Canon to the Ordinary.

We will gather at 1:30 pm on Saturday, June 28 at Church of the Nativity in Water Valley, Mississippi to begin our conversation. Training will be offered depending on the need and interest of those attending, but no one will be required to make a firm commitment to lay ministry. Just come to listen, learn, and discern. We will conclude by 4:30 pm.

You, your curiosity, and your questions are invited.

The Gulfside Assembly Story

COMMUNITY

Saturday, July 19, 2025

2:00 pm

USM Campus, Long Beach

Fleming Education Center

203 Bear Point Drive

Long Beach, MS 39560

St Patrick's is proud to support Gulfside Assembly in remembering the struggle for racial equality and the contributions of Gulfside to the spiritual life of folks on the Gulf Coast

On Saturday, July 19, at the Fleming Educational Center on the USM campus in Long Beach, there will be a private screening of the award winning historical documentary of the history of Gulfside Assembly. Discussion and reception to follow.

Tickets are $20 and will support the mission of Gulfside. For information on St Patrick's group contact Mother Jane. For tickets and for information on Gulfside visit THEGULFSIDEASSEMBLYSTORY.COM.

Huge Rummage Sale

COMMUNITY

Saturday, July 26, 2025

7:00 am - 11:00 am

St. James', Jackson

3921 Oakridge Dr.,

Jackson, MS 39206

St. James' Episcopal Church is hosting a huge rummage sale, and you're invited! You'll find a wide variety of items, including clothing, toys, baby and household items, home décor, furniture, rugs, and much more.

All proceeds from the rummage sale will go to local Outreach Ministries to assist families in crisis. By shopping at the sale, you'll be helping those in need in your community.

St. James' Episcopal Church welcomes your donations of gently used items for the sale.

Donation Drop-Off Dates & Times:

• Sunday, July 20: 11 AM - 4 PM
• Monday, July 21 - Thursday, July 24: 9 AM - 4 PM

Donation Guidelines:

• All items must be clean.
• Please bring clothing on hangers.
• No books, please.

Large Items: If you have large items you'd like to donate, you can take a picture now or anytime during the year and send it to Maura Jelliffe at 601-594-1860.

If you have any questions, please contact:

• Maura Jelliffe: mjell2014@gmail.com
• Catherine Hames: catherinehames4@gmail.com

Vacation Bible School

YOUTH



Wednesday, June 25 - 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 EDUCATIONAL



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.

St. James', Jackson presents

The Divine John Prine

Outdoor Community Mass

COMMUNITY

Saturday, June 28, 2025

5:30 pm

Fondren Yard

3025 N State St

Jackson, MS 39216



Using nothing but Prine’s music as hymns, we will celebrate the Eucharist together with Prine as our guide. John Prine’s music is as religious and heartwarming as any we hear on Sunday mornings. This will be a chance to enjoy each other in a relaxed atmosphere.

VBS at St. Philip's - S.P.Y. Parables

YOUTH



Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - Thursday, July 17, 2025

11:30 am - 2:00 pm

St. Philips', Jackson

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, MS 39211



Vacation Bible School at St. Philip's! July 15 through 17th, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Lunch provided.

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!

Spiritual Renewal

FORMATION COMMUNITY



Saturday, August 16, 2025

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Church of the Resurrection, Starville

105 N Montgomery St

Starkville, MS 39759

Join us for the 17th Annual Spiritual Renewal, an enriching event designed to uplift and inspire, presented by The Committee on Ministry for LGBT Persons. This year's renewal will be led by The Rev. Andy Andrews, with The Rev. Susan Hrostowski and The Very Rev. Walton Jones.

For a cost of $30, your registration includes snacks, a boxed lunch, and a T-shirt.

Check-in will take place from 8:30 to 9:00 am, with coffee, juice, and pastries available to start your day. The spiritual renewal will conclude with a Closing Eucharist beginning at 3:00 pm.

Registration is now open! Be sure to secure your spot by the August 8th deadline. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Betty Melton at diomslgbt@gmail.com.

Invite, Welcome, Connect Conference

FORMATION



Saturday, September 6, 2025

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

St. John's', Memphis

3251 Central Ave.

Memphis, TN 38111



Mark your calendars! The Invite, Welcome, Connect Conference is headed to St. John's, Memphis, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

This conference is a fantastic opportunity for all clergy and laity involved in welcome ministry. Guided by the gospel imperative to "Go and make disciples of all nations," the Invite Welcome Connect ministry is dedicated to equipping individuals and congregations in the vital practices of evangelism, hospitality, and connectedness. This empowering and inspiring event is presented by our friends in the Diocese of West Tennessee.

The cost to attend is $30.00.

To register and for more information, please email donna@stjohnsmemphis.org. Be sure to secure your spot by the registration deadline of September 1, 2025.

Camp Bratton-Green Summer 2025!

YOUTH



Registration for all CBG summer camp sessions is now open!

Epistle, Spring 2025

The Publication of the National Altar Guild



Enjoy the latest issue of Epistle and find out what Altar Guilds are doing all over the USA!

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 spiritual discipline.

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

Ministry Opportunities at Allin House

The Diocese of Mississippi is seeking to fill two positions of ministry in the Diocesan office: Executive Assistant to the Bishop and Diocesan Program Administrator. Click on the titles for detailed job descriptions, or contact Canon Gary Meade more information or to recommend a person for either position. 

Applicants are asked to send a letter of interest accompanied by a resume and list of references by email Canon Gary Meade or mailed to his attention at: The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, P.O. Box 23107, Jackson, MS 39225-3107. 

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!