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Discipleship | Discernment | Development
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Celebrate Beckwith Sunday on April 28
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Each year, the last Sunday in April, we celebrate Beckwith Sunday to honor the ministry of the camp and its role in the life of our diocesan community. Bishop Russell has approved and encourages the use of the Beckwith Creed, the Beckwith Sunday Prayers of the People, and The Great Thanksgiving found at
www.beckwithal.com/beckwith-sunday.
Parishioners are invited to dress in their Beckwith camp apparel and to post photos on social media using the hashtag #BeckwithSunday.
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Murray House, an assisted living residence of the Diocese, is excited to announce the launch of a new Gospel initiative called OMEGA. In cooperation with the MIT AgeLab,
OMEGA is designed for older youth, young adults, and the residents who live at Murray House.
OMEGA, which stands for Opportunities for Multigenerational Engagement, Growth, and Action, was developed to support and improve the quality of life for older people by nurturing intergenerational connections. For more information, contact the president
of the Murray House Board of Directors, the Rev. Ken Cumbie, at 251-423-2580.
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Congregational Enrichment Venture event draws 70 participants for a day of training
By Sally Crenshaw, Holy Trinity Pensacola
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Seventy participants from throughout the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast gathered on Saturday, March 23, at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church in Niceville, Florida, for two training sessions sponsored by the Congregational Enrichment Venture (CEV). CEV training was designed to help churches explore new and creative ways to further the Kingdom of God and to not merely survive but to be vital and viable congregations. This is CEV’s second year of training, which has been labeled as “Engaging in Real-time Ministry: Purposeful Apostleship.”
The day's guest program leaders were the Rev. Reid McCormick who spoke about stewardship, and the Rev. Hendree Harrison whose topic was outreach in the community.
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After being destroyed by Hurricane Michael, the LGBTQ Center at St. Andrew's reopens its doors
By the Rev. Dr. Margaret Shepard, St. Andrew's Panama City
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In October of 2018, the destruction caused by Hurricane Michael shut down Room 6, a space created by the LGBTQ Center of Bay County on the campus of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Then, on a beautiful Saturday in March, the community reunited with the grand reopening. "We've been, since the storm, rebuilding our Room 6, which is where all of our support groups [gather]," said the president of the LGBTQ Center of Bay County, Cindy Wilker.
The purpose of Room 6 is to provide a “safe place” where diversity is celebrated, and all people are respected, valued and affirmed, inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
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Prayer walk brings forth scallop shells and Speedos
By Carl Walters, Grace Episcopal Church, Panama City Beach
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It was a beautiful Sunday evening when we met at Pier Park in Panama City Beach. We had been invited by our priest, the Rev. Mary Alice Mathison, to participate in a prayer walk. We were both a bit anxious because we had not participated in anything like this before, but Mary Alice explained that we would simply walk quietly observing our surroundings and seeking God as we went. We started walking on the sidewalk to the east down Front Beach Road. As we went, there was a constant parade of cars and golf carts whizzing by as they processed away from Pier Park. We continued our walk for about 30 minutes and as we went along, the fervor of Pier Park waned slightly.
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The Episcopal Church offers digital access to Holy Week services
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The Episcopal Church invites all to virtually join the congregation of St. Paul’s/San Pablo Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Kansas for their Holy Week services. Beginning with the Maundy Thursday Eucharist and Foot Washing service on April 18, 2019, the Office of Communication will live stream Holy Week services through Easter Sunday’s Festive Eucharist. Available on both the
Episcopal Church website (
https://www.episcopalchurch.org/holy-week-2019) and the
Episcopal Church on Facebook (
https://www.facebook.com/episcopalian) page, as live streams and later on demand, these digital offerings make Holy Week worship accessible to those not attending a service or program at a local church.
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DIOCESAN EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES
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Pete Burgess to be ordained deacon on April 27
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Please join us on Saturday, April 27, at 11 a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 151 S Ann St, Mobile, Ala., as Bishop Russell ordains Pete Burgess into the Sacred Order of Deacons.
Burgess attended seminary at Virginia Theological Seminary and will serve at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mobile, upon his ordination.
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During Lent there are many resources available to help you add a spiritual practice to your daily life, and The Episcopal Church has gathered many different options to use. Find one that calls to you.
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DISCIPLESHIP DAY
Presented by the Congregational Enrichment Venture
Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | St. Jude's, Niceville
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Evangelism 101 is a not-so-basic training designed to introduce a fresh, humble, effective and Episcopal approach to the spiritual practice of evangelism. Facilitated by the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers and members of the Episcopal Evangelism Team, this training includes a host of resources for understanding the Jesus Movement, redefining and reclaiming evangelism, organizing a revival, sharing our stories, walking the neighborhood, improving hospitality, and more. Join us as we seek, name, and celebrate Jesus' loving presence in the stories of all people.
There will be a unified morning program, then two separate afternoon programs. All attendees will be able to take advantage of each program.
Event is free. Lunch will be provided. Donations accepted.
Registration is required. Everyone is welcome.
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Upcoming Cursillo weekend May 9-12 at Beckwith
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Cursillo (“Cur see yo”) is a three-day weekend that introduces people to simple methods for nurturing and growing their relationships with Christ. It provides an experience of living in a Christian community centered in worship, prayer, study of scripture, and interaction with other Christians. Its mission is to build up our parish churches by encouraging and empowering its members to prepare for doing the work of the church- the spreading of the Gospel.
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Beckwith Summer Camp Schedule
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Registration is open and sessions are beginning to fill.
- Sr. High (9th-12th Grade): June 2-6 $400
- Leaders-in-Training (LIT): June 6-7 $160
- Session 1 (6th-8th Grade): June 9-14 $480
- Session 2 (3rd-5th Grade): June 16-21 $480
- Session 3 (7th-9th Grade): June 23-28 $480
- Special Ministries: June 30-July 3
- Session 5 (5th & 6th Grade): July 7-12 $480
- Session 6 (6th & 7th Grade): July 14-19 $480
- Session 7 (3rd & 4th Grade): July 21-25 $340
- Family Camp (1st Grade+): July 26-28 $240 for 1 child & 1 adult; $48 per additional adult, $96 per additional child, or $144 per additional 1 child & 1 adult
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CHURCH & COMMUNITY EVENTS
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April 10
April 13
April 19
April 20
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April 10
Lenten Program, St. Francis, Gulf Breeze
April 14
Visitation, St. Francis, Dauphin Island
April 16
Clergy Renewal of Vows and Chrism Mass, Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile
April 17
Attending Lenten program, Trinity, Mobile
April 20
Easter Vigil, St. Paul's, Daphne
April 21
Easter Sunday Service and Visitation, St. Anna's, Atmore (Poarch)
April 22
Visitation, Chapel of St. Dismas, Atmore
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Please join your prayers with others in our common witness as the Episcopal Church in the Central Gulf Coast
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April 14
St. Paul's, Daphne, AL
April 21
Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
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April 14
Northwest Florida Reception Center & Annex, Chipley, FL
April 21
Okaloosa Correctional Institution, Crestview, FL
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Also keep in your prayers all of those who have been impacted by Hurricane Michael. Reliefs efforts are still ongoing and will be for sometime. Please consider making a donation.
DONATE.
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A newsletter for youth ministry leaders
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A newsletter for church
leadership
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How to submit items for publication in the
Coastline
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Due dates for submission are the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month. The
Coastline will be published on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
The next
Coastline
will publish on Wednesday, April 24. The due date for article submissions is Friday, April 19, at noon.
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