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 communal)
• ARTS: Arts-related events
• YOUTH: Youth events
• COMMUNITY: Events for and/or by the community
• EDUCATIONAL: Learning events

NOTE: We have many exciting events! You may need to click "view entire message" or [Message clipped] View entire message at the bottom of this email to see them all.

Pumpkin Patch

at Trinity, Pass Christian

COMMUNITY



Daily, until October 31, 2025

10 AM - dusk

Trinity, Pass Christian

125 Church Ave.

Pass Christian, MS 39571

Entering our 33rd year of the Trinity Episcopal Pumpkin Patch, we are excited to welcome guests our beautiful the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Come out and pick a pumpkin or two to take home while experience a fun fall experience. Take pictures and meet our friendly attendants and make it a family event.

Pumpkin Patch

at St. Philip's, Jackson

COMMUNITY



Daily, until October 31, 2025

St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Rd

Jackson, MS 39211

It's pumpkin time! St. Philip's Annual Pumpkin Patch is now open!

Join us for fall fun, pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, and Jackson's biggest pumpkin patch.

Pumpkin Patch

at St. Timothy's, Southaven

COMMUNITY



Daily, until October 31, 2025

St. Timothy's, Southaven

8245 Getwell Rd

Olive Branch, MS 38672

Stop by St. Timothy's, Southaven, for our annual Pumpkin Patch! We've got pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, just waiting to be picked! It's a great spot to snap some beautiful fall photos and support a wonderful cause. Come see us through October 31st!



Here are our patch hours:

• Monday through Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Sundays: 1:00 – 7:00 PM

Fall Family Festival 

FELLOWSHIP



Wednesday, October 29, 2025

immediately following Evening Compline

St. Peter's by-the-Sea, Gulfport

1909 15th St.

Gulfport, MS 39501

Get ready for a spooktacular evening of family fun! Our annual Trunk or Treat Fall Family Fest is just around the corner on Wednesday, October 29th, right after Evening Compline. You won't want to miss the costumes, the Compline, and all the fantastic fall festivities!

Boocharist and Trunk or Treat

COMMUNITY



Thursday, October 30, 2025

6:00 PM

St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, MS 39211

Join us on October 30th at 6:00 PM for our annual Boocharist and Trunk or Treat!

The Boocharist is a church service where the children (and adults) can wear their costumes during worship. Immediately following, we will have a Trunk or Treat in our parking lot for families to trick or treat together. Each participating vehicle is decorated in a different theme, so there's no telling what you'll see! It's a fun time for everyone!

Baby & Me 1,2,3

EDUCATIONAL



Saturday, November 1, 2025

First Saturday of every month

9:30 AM

St. Thomas, Diamondhead

5303 Diamondhead Circle

Diamondhead, MS 39525

St. Thomas, along with Excel x 5, is hosting a "Baby & Me" program on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30 - 10:30 AM in the Parish Hall. This event is free to attend and open to all caregivers and babies 0-2 years old.

The next event is Saturday, November 1. Join us for music, movement, information on developmental milestones, and more!

All Saints/ All Souls Outdoor Evening Prayer

FORMATION



Saturday, November 1, 2025

6:00 PM

St. Alban's, Bovina

5930 Warriors Trail

Vicksburg, MS 39180

On Saturday, Nov. 1, at 6:00 PM we’ll celebrate the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls with Evening Prayer and lighting luminaries in the St. Alban's cemetery.

Bishop Wells Visitation

to All Saints' Tupelo

FORMATION



Sunday, November 2, 2025

9:30 AM, Holy Eucharist with the Consecration of the Columbarium Garden

All Saints', Tupelo

608 West Jefferson Street

Tupelo, MS 38804

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Dorothy Sanders Wells 11th Bishop of Mississippi will be with us for her annual visitation, baptisms and confirmations. A reception to meet and greet Bishop Wells and the newly baptized and confirmed will follow in the Parish Hall.

202nd Anniversary and Homecoming

at St. Paul's, Woodville

FELLOWSHIP



Sunday, November 2, 2025

10:30 AM

St. Paul's, Woodville

259 Church Street

Woodville, MS 39669

St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Woodville is celebrating the church's 202nd Anniversary and Homecoming. To be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, and begins at 10:30 AM with Eucharist. Followed by Homecoming meal and fellowship in the Parish Hall, and the blessing of the new prayer garden located adjacent to the church.

All Souls Evening

COMMUNITY



Sunday, November 2, 2025

4:00 PM

St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson

305 E. Capitol Street

Jackson, MS 39201

St. Andrew's Cathedral will hold an All Souls Evensong, a contemplative evening Evensong during which we honor and remember all the souls we have loved and see no longer. All are welcome.

Sewanee Online Faculty Lunch & Learn

with Andrew Thompson

EDUCATIONAL



Tuesday, November 4, 2025

12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM

Online via Zoom

Join us online for this free faculty Lunch & Learn session entitled "Ethics for Christians and Other Aliens: The Radical Episcopal Ethics of Scudder, Stringfellow, and Dozier," to be delivered by Sewanee Associate Theological Professor of Ethics Dr. Andrew Thompson.

The lay Episcopal theologians Vida Scudder, William Stringfellow, and Verna Dozier represent a distinctive ethic in US Episcopalianism. Characterized by radical biblicism, subversive anti-institutionalism, and political activism, this ethic offers insights that are sorely needed for today's world. This talk will discuss the contributions of each of these three unique voices, identify unifying themes among them, and suggest some implications of their radical Episcopal ethic for the church today.

Small Church Collaborative November Meeting

EDUCATIONAL



Tuesday, November 4, 2025

2:00 PM

Online via Zoom

Come join the Small Church Collaborative over Zoom to learn about free and low-cost resources for the season of Incarnation: everything from Advent adult formation programs to Advent wreaths to Christmas pageants.

One Flock, Knitting and Needlework Group

FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

First Wednesday of every month

3:30 - 5:00 PM

St. Stephen's, Indianola

205 East Gresham St.

Indianola, MS 38751

The One Flock, Knitting and Needlework Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 3:30 - 5:00 PM at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.

Bring your needles or hooks, your yarn or thread, or your desire to learn a stitch or two! All are welcome!

I have other sheep, also...so there will be one flock, one shepherd. John 10:16

Requiem for All Faithful Departed

FORMATION

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

6:00 - 7:00 PM

St Timothy's, Southaven

8245 Getwell Road

Southaven, MS 38672

'Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his servants.' Psalm 116:13

The congregations of St Timothy's and Holy Cross will offer a Memorial Requiem for All Faithful Departed, at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, with music by the Holy Cross choir.

BBC Monthly Zoom Gathering

A Conversation with the Rev. Joe Hubbard

EDUCATIONAL

Thursday, November 6, 2025

12:00 Noon

Online via Zoom

Join us for our next BBC ZOOM GATHERING on November 6th at noon, as we honor Native American Heritage Month!

We are incredibly excited to welcome The Rev. Joe Hubbard as our guest speaker. Joe is the Rector of St. Matthew’s and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Churches in Rapid City, SD, a unique covenant partnership between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities of faith. His ministry journey is deeply rooted in learning alongside Indigenous communities, having been ordained on Standing Rock Reservation and serving with the Diné of Navajoland.

Before his priesthood, Joe founded a Civil Rights and Litigation law firm and served in the Alabama House of Representatives, bringing a rich background of advocacy and community engagement. He is a partner in ministry and marriage to his wife, Ashley, and a proud parent of three children and two dogs. Joe's passion is for uniting diverse communities in mutual listening and learning, weaving shared narratives rooted in the reconciling love of Jesus. This is an event you won't want to miss! For more information, please email Andy Andrews, andrews@dioms.org.

Hosted by Les Hegwood and Lorretta Hulin. We look forward to seeing you there!

Philadelphia 11 Screening

EDUCATIONAL

Thursday, November 6, 2025

6:00 PM

St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Rd

Jackson, MS 39211

In honor of the Celebration of The Rev. Molly MacWade's 45th Ordination anniversary, St. Philip's is hosting a screening of the documentary, "The Philadelphia 11" on Thursday, November 6th at 6:00 pm in the nave. The screening is free and open to the public.

Fall Diocesan Youth Events

YOUTH

Calling all youth! Get ready for an incredible Fall 2025 filled with faith, community, and fun with Diocesan Youth Events!

Save the Dates!

Happening #99 at St. Peter's-by-the-Sea, Gulfport:

• November 7-9: Staff Training
• November 21-23: Happening #99

All are welcome! We can't wait to see you there. For more information and to register, visit diomsyouth.org.

Second Sundays

at St. Mary's, Bolton

COMMUNITY

Sunday, November 6, 2025

3:00 PM

St. Mary's, Bolton

209 E. Madison Street

Bolton, MS 39041

Join us for Second Sundays at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on November 9th at 3:00 PM.

We'll celebrate Holy Eucharist with The Rev. Hailey Allin and Harvey Smith, followed by "Songs of Thankfulness and Praise" featuring Jessica Nelson, Stephen Stray, and Lee Threadgill. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall.

Veterans Day Holy Eucharist and Commissioning of Chaplains

FORMATION



Tuesday, November 11, 2025

6:00 PM Central

Online via link

Join The Episcopal Church for a first-of-its-kind Veterans Day Holy Eucharist and Commissioning of Chaplains — livestreamed from the Church Center chapel in New York City. Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe will preside, and Bishop Ann Ritonia, bishop suffragan for Armed Forces and Federal Ministries, will preach. Together, we’ll honor those who have served and the Episcopal chaplains who walk with them in faith, hope, and courage.

Watch online and learn more at iam.ec/veteransday

Pre-Advent Retreat

with Mary Foster Parmer

FORMATION



Saturday, November 15, 2025

9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, MS 39211

Thinking about Advent? Please reserve your spot today for our Diocesan Pre-Advent Retreat with Mary Foster Parmer, founder of Invite Welcome Connect, on Saturday, November 15 at St. Philip's, Jackson.

Wednesdays with Invite Welcome Connect Webinar Series

EDUCATIONAL



Wednesday, November 19, 2025

1:00 PM, central

Online via Zoom

Check out the next Wednesdays with Invite Welcome Connect Webinar Series on November 19 - Small Congregations Series: Walking the Way of Love Together with presenters Mary MacGregor and Jenni Faires from the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia.



What intentional practices can small church leaders take to help newcomers truly connect? Mary and Jenni will share guiding principles, tested practices, and real-life stories to help small congregations create meaningful pathways for newcomers to become fully engaged members of the household of faith.

Harvest Dinner

COMMUNITY

Thursday, November 20, 2025

3:00 - 7:00 PM

Christ Church, Bay St. Louis

912 S. Beach Blvd

Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

Christ Church will present its 74th annual Harvest Dinner on Thursday, November 20, 2025. In keeping with Thanksgiving and Harvest time, the feast includes mouthwatering turkey with gravy, glazed ham, dressing, sweet potato and spinach casseroles, our famous cranberry relish, dinner roll, and dessert. Most are made from scratch using age-old traditional recipes. Take-outs or dine-ins are available from 3:00 - 7:00 PM (or until sold out).

This is an excellent community event to share with family, friends, and neighbors. Proceeds from the dinner benefit mission 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.

Iona Collaborative's

Community Conversations

EDUCATIONAL

Thursday, November 20, 2025

6:30 - 7:30 PM

Online via Zoom

In the challenging and deeply rewarding world of small church leadership, the road can often feel lonely. It's a journey filled with profound moments of connection, yet also moments of profound exhaustion. That's why the Iona Collaborative created Community Conversations—a place where you can find not just new ideas, but real connection and spiritual renewal.

These aren't just webinars. They are monthly online gatherings designed for leaders like you to connect with others who truly understand the unique joys and struggles of leading a small church. Think of it as a virtual coffee hour, where you can find encouragement, share what's on your heart, and be nourished for the journey ahead.

Each hour-long session is a dedicated time for spiritual reflection, a short, insightful presentation, and intimate breakout conversations with fellow leaders from across the country. Guided by experienced spiritual directors, these small group discussions are a chance to hear how other churches are navigating similar challenges and to leave with fresh insights and renewed hope.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming gatherings:

• November 20, 2025
• February 5, 2026
• March 12, 2026
• April 16, 2026

All conversations take place on Zoom from 6:30-7:30 PM CT.

Whether you're a pastor, a diocesan staff member, or simply someone who believes in the power of small churches, you are welcome here. Renew your hope, find your people, and get ready for the road ahead. Ready to join the conversation? We can't wait to see you there!

A Festival of Advent Lessons and Carols

FORMATION

Sunday, December 7, 2025

11:00 AM

St. Mark's, Jackson

903 Dr. Robert Smith, Sr. Parkway

Jackson, MS 39203

All are welcome to join us for a time of prayer and reflection as we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Rededication of Christ Church

in Church Hill, MS

FORMATION

Saturday, December 20, 2025

11:00 AM

Christ Church, Church Hill

57 Church Hill Rd

Natchez, MS 39120

We welcome one and all to celebrate the rededication of the Mother Church of Mississippi.  

Winter Solstice

at Camp Bratton-Green

YOUTH

December 27, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Camp Bratton-Green

1530 Way Road

Canton, MS 39046

Winter Solstice is a mid-winter camping experience for 9 - 12 graders at Camp Bratton-Green. WS is a bit different in that it is more low-key and provides significant time for conversation about God, teen-age life and other topics of interest. All are welcome! Scholarships are available. Registration and applications for staff can be found at www.graycenter.org/camp.bratton.green.

YAC Retreat

FELLOWSHIP

Friday, February 27 - Sunday, March 1, 2026

Gray Center + Camp Bratton-Green

1530 Way Road

Canton, MS 39046

Mark your calendars for the Young Adult Committee (YAC) Retreat from Friday, February 27, to Sunday, March 1, 2026. This is your perfect chance to hit the reset button, connect with community, and enjoy a weekend focused on renewal. W

Stay tuned! We'll be sharing more info soon. Get ready to join us!

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

Daily Evening Prayer

with St. Patrick's, Long Beach

FORMATION

Weekdays, ongoing

6:00 - 6:30 PM

Online via Zoom with Phone-in Option



Join Us for Daily Evening Prayer. Take a few minutes to pause and reflect with us during Evening Prayer (Rite II). St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Long Beach, MS, hosts this service online via Zoom every weekday from 6:00 to 6:30 PM.



Joining is Simple. On Your Computer or Mobile Device: Just click this link to enter the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89493661876?pwd=Vnz0pFdMjHCxjqtxLsp8vnCc80rzgR.1

Alternatively, you can manually enter

• Meeting ID: 894 9366 1876
• Passcode: 379056

Joining by Phone: No internet connection is needed to join.

• Dial (312) 626-6799 (long-distance charges may apply).
• Enter the Meeting ID (894 9366 1876) and press #.
• Press # again when prompted for a personal ID.
• Enter the Passcode (379056) and press #.

Want the Daily Readings?

If you'd like to get the readings sent directly to your inbox, just email Jason Trumble at sacristanstpatrickslongbeach@gmail.com to be added to the list.

2026 UTO Grant Application:

Justice and Bridging Divides

EDUCATIONAL

The United Thank Offering (UTO) is accepting applications for its 2026 grants. This year's focus, Justice and Bridging Divides, is inspired by the scripture from Amos 5:24, "But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream," and C.S. Lewis’s reflection on transcending our individual selves to understand and connect with others.

The UTO Board seeks applications that go beyond simple dialogue and inspire action undertaken together by those who are different.

Project Requirements

We will fund projects that build bridges and work toward a more just world. Your application must demonstrate the following:

• Collaboration: How two previously disconnected groups will work together on the project.
• Local Impact: How the project will create meaningful change within a local community.
• Focus on Process: We recognize that success may not be measured by specific outcomes, but by the learning and growth that happens through the collective work and process.

The UTO acknowledges the deep, ongoing harm experienced by marginalized people and the resulting divisions in our world. We seek to fund projects that address this trauma and build bridges in the pursuit of a more just world.

Application Details

• Materials Available: The updated application materials for 2026 will be available starting June 1, 2025.
• Submission Deadline: The application is typically due to the diocesan office on the first Friday in January 2026 by 5:00 p.m. The diocese can submit one grant from its office and one from a companion diocese.
• Grant Writing Resources: For more information on grants and to access webinars on grant writing, visit the official UTO websites: http://www.unitedthankoffering.com and http://www.episcopalchurch.org/uto.

Gratitude Resources for Thanksgiving: Materials for Individuals, Families, and Congregations from UTO

EDUCATIONAL

The month of November brings gratitude to the top of our minds in the United States, and UTO has resources to help deepen your experience of gratitude as a part of your Thanksgiving celebration. We have resources for families, children, and congregations, including materials to help learn the history of the holiday. Thank you for inviting UTO to be a part of your holiday celebration, and we hope you will share your experience with us on social media.

Download and print free gratitude resources focused on Thanksgiving, including conversation dice, place cards, prayers, crafts, a Thanksgiving Day liturgy and faith formation resources for congregations, and a guide to the history of Thanksgiving.

UTO Collections

EDUCATIONAL

Practice gratitude and change the world with your gift to the United Thank Offering (UTO)!

The UTO is a powerful, women-led initiative that has been funding ministries for over a century. Every coin and bill donated is a tangible prayer of thanks, and your contributions make a real difference. In the spirit of gratitude, all collections are due by November 20, 2025, just in time for Thanksgiving.

To give please mail your check (made out to UTO) to our coordinator, Brenda Hawkins, at the address below.

Brenda Hawkins, UTO Coordinator

ECW Diocese of Mississippi

330 Lakewood Rd.

Vicksburg, MS 39180

For information on how to apply for a UTO grant, visit www.unitedthankoffering.org.

Thank you for your generosity!

Episcopal Recovery Program

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.

Update Your Congregation's Contact for Children/Youth Formation

YOUTH

It's that time of year again! Please let me know if there have been any changes in who the best person is to receive information about children and/or youth formation in your congregation. Please use this link to let Whitney know if there are any changes. If not, the same contacts as last year will be used.

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!  

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.