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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.

Daily Office with the Marble School

FORMATION

Daily

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

Planting the Seeds of Faith

YOUTH

Sundays, through July

Christ Episcopal Church

912 S Beach Blvd

Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

"Planting the Seeds of Faith" is a lesson where we teach the similarities of how nurturing your "faith" is a lot like cultivating a seed. Over the next few months as we tend to our seeds, we will discuss the ways that we can help "grow" our faith.

Once our plants have produced, we plan to share the "fruits of our labor " with our congregation.

St. Andrew's Cathedral

Lenten Speaker Series

FORMATION

Sundays during Lent

9:30 - 10:30 am

St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson

Parish Hall

305 E Capitol St.

Jackson, MS 39201

St. Andrew's Cathedral's formation series through Lent will bring leaders from our community partner organizations in Jackson to share more about their work and give folks a chance to know who the Cathedral supports. This year, we’re featuring leaders representing four of our partners as well as concluding with a performance by local actor and playwright John Maxwell of a monologue from his piece GETHSEMANE, as well as a talk on the importance of art in a community.

March 16

Javonda Stanton

Director of Shelter Services at Stewpot

March 23

Jennifer Goodwin

Executive Director of the McClean Fletcher Center

March 30

Larry Perry

Executive Director of New Way Mississippi

April 6

Aisha Nyandoro

CEO of Springboard to Opportunities

April 13

John Maxwell

local actor and playwright

Wednesday Lenten Soup and Salad Supper

FELLOWSHIP

Wednesdays, during Lent

St. Thomas, Diamondhead

5303 Diamondhead Circle

Diamondhead, MS 39525

Following the Healing and Eucharistic Wednesday Services during Lent we will have Soup and Salad Potluck dinners along with the Lenten Program, "Finding our way past the Seven Deadly Sins." All are welcome to attend!

Grief Support Group

COMMUNITY

Wednesdays, through April 9, 2025

2:00 pm

St. Thomas, Diamondhead

5303 Diamondhead Circle

Diamondhead, MS 39525

St. Thomas is hosting a Grief Support Group every Wednesday at 2pm in our Parish Hall. It is being held weekly through April 9th, and all in need of this resource are welcome to join.

Lenten Music Series

FORMATION

Wednesdays, during Lent

Epiphany, Tunica

1061 Shady Lane

Tunica, MS 38676



Wednesdays at 5:15pm in Lent, beginning March 12, we will have a series of musicians sharing their talents and how their music renews them and may renew us this Lent. A soup and bread supper will be provided.

March 12 - Adam Stringer, organist/choirmaster at St Peter’s, Oxford

March 19 - Tom Kimmel, Nashville singer/songwriter

March 26 - Greg Johnson, Celtic musician

April 2 - Jasper Hensley and Gabriel Vega - clarinet and flute duo

Songs have Souls

FELLOWSHIP

St. Columb's, Ridgeland

550 Sunnybrook Rd.

Ridgeland, MS 39157

Wednesdays during Lent,

6:00 pm

Join us on Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. during Lent beginning March 19 and concluding on April 9. Each evening will feature a singer/songwriter and dinner catered by Strawberry Cafe.

Tickets are $20 per individual and a max $50 per family.

Speaking of Sin: Lenten Supper Series

FORMATION

Wednesdays, during Lent

6:00 - 7:30 pm

St. Alban's, Bovina

5930 Warriors Trail

Bovina, MS 39180

In this year's Lenten supper series at St. Alban's, we’re exploring sin and how we might see it, in the words of Barbara Brown Taylor in Speaking of Sin, as “a helpful, hopeful word” that helps us move from “guilt to grace.” Come for a simple soup supper and great discussion each Wednesday in Lent from 6:00-7:30 PM

Lenten Souper Suppers + The Chosen Episode

FELLOWSHIP

Wednesdays, during Lent

6:00 pm

St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church

1201 South 4th Street

Collins, MS 39428

All are invited to join the St. Elizabeth’s folks in Corban Hall for the Lenten Souper Suppers on Wednesday nights during Lent at 6:00 pm. (Evening Prayer in the nave at 5:00 pm). We will share a simple soup meal, fellowship, and watch an episode from The Chosen series.

Love God, Love God's World

FORMATION

Thursdays

10:00 - 11:30 am

Online



Love God, Love God’s World is a nine-session, film-based curriculum, ideal for Episcopalians anywhere on the journey with creation care and environmental ministry—from newcomers looking to take their first step to seasoned leaders seeking a transformative small-group experience.

Sessions have a similar structure to the popular Sacred Ground curriculum and include compelling films and readings, faith-based reflections, and discussion questions—each written by different contributors who draw from their own contexts and experiences. Participants will also discover ways to learn, pray, advocate, and conserve.

We hope everyone who participates in the curriculum becomes:

• Comfortable speaking about their faith, care of creation, and climate change
• Personally transformed and invited into different levels of personal and collective engagement on creation care and eco-justice
• Confident about where to find creation care resources and information

Space is limited so email to join the group or start your own! Contact tracy.stebbins@gmail.com.

Lenten Bible Study

In the Image and Likeness:

God's People, as We Are

FORMATION

Thursdays during Lent

4:00 -5:00 pm

Online via Zoom

Prepare for Lent with Bishop Dorothy Wells! Join our online Lenten Bible study series, "In the Image and Likeness: God's People, As We Are." We'll explore the stories of Ishmael and Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses, discovering how God values and uses each of us, just as we are.

Join us Thursdays during Lent 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom. Attend any or all sessions.

Schedule:

• March 6: Overview
• March 13: Trauma and Family – Isaac and Ishmael (Genesis 21 & 22)
• March 20: Physical Affliction – Jacob (Genesis 32)
• March 27: Jealousy (and Pride, but perhaps Confidence?) – Joseph and his Brothers (Genesis 37)
• April 3: "Since I am a poor speaker, why would Pharaoh listen to me?" – Moses (Exodus 6-7)
• April 10: Joseph – What to do with your Gift

Let's journey together this Lent, deepening our faith and strengthening our community as we prepare for Easter. All are welcome!

Looking for God in Messy Places

FORMATION

Thursdays during Lent

5:30 pm

All Saints', Tupelo

608 West Jefferson Street

Tupelo, MS 38804

Join us this Lenten season for an engaging Book Study titled "Looking for God in Messy Places," where we will gather on Thursdays, March 13, 20, 27, and April 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the All Saints' Library. 

Weekly Stations of the Cross

FORMATION

Fridays during Lent

Noon

St. Paul's, Meridian

1116 23rd Ave

Meridian, MS 39301

Join the members of St. Paul's - Meridian every Friday during Lent at 12:00 noon as we pray A Scriptural Way of the Cross: A Liturgy of the Stations of the Cross. We will process around the Nave as we remember the Passion of our Lord as told through the Gospels. Please call the Parish Office at 601-693-2502 with any questions. 

Stations of the Cross

FORMATION

Fridays, during Lent

St Timothy's, Southaven

8245 Getwell Rd

Southaven, MS 38672

Walk 'the Way of the Cross' every Friday in Lent. In the nave at St. Timothy's, beginning with prayers before the altar at 12:05 pm.

Lenten Walks

FORMATION

Saturdays, during Lent



Beginning Saturday, March 8th, we begin 6 consecutive Saturdays of Lenten Walks. Each walk will begin at 8:00 am at a designated point and we will walk 5-7 miles along Highway 90 beachside. 

On March 8th, we will depart from St. John and walk to downtown Biloxi where we will stop for coffee and fellowship before returning to St. John. The following week we will begin downtown Biloxi (in a designated spot) and walk to Edgewater Mall area.

There will be one or two vehicles designated for shuttling walkers to their return location. 



Walkers need to bring their own water and funds for the coffee stop, and any other necessary items for the journey.

Small Church Collaborative Spring Conference

FORMATION

Friday, March 21, 2025 - Saturday March 22, 2025

Grace Episcopal Church

161 E. Peace St.

Canton. MS 39046

Calling all lay and clergy leaders of small churches! The Small Church Collaborative invites you to our spring conference, Friday, March 21-Saturday March 22 at Grace Episcopal Church, Canton. We begin Friday late afternoon and continue through lunch on Saturday. Come network with other small church leaders and leave with new ideas and inspiration for your congregation. Lodging is on your own; meals provided. $25 registration with scholarships available.

St. Paddy's at the Cathedral

COMMUNITY

Saturday, March 22, 2025

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

St. Andrew's Cathedral Chapel

305 East Capitol Street

Jackson, MS 39201

Saturday, March 22, make the Cathedral your home for viewing the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade in downtown Jackson! We'll gather for fun and socializing starting at 11:00, then watch the parade, which starts at 1:00pm. We've got the ideal viewing spot on the corner of Capitol and West Streets, food available for purchase, and restroom access. All are welcome, so come join us and bring a friend! Please keep in mind the Cathedral is located INSIDE the parade loop, so if you park in the garage you will not be able to leave until after the event is over.

• entrance is free

• family friendly

• burgers and dogs ($5/each, $20 max for families)

• BYOB

• playroom will be open—parental supervision required (no nursery attendants)

• restroom access

• get your wristband at the door on parade day

Anne Harris Book Signing

ARTS

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

4:00 - 6:00 pm

St. John's. Ocean Springs

705 Rayburn Avenue

Ocean Springs, MS 39564

On March 25th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the parish hall of St. John, Ocean Springs, will be hosting a book signing by newly published author Anne Marie Harris.

Her book, "Bound by an Oath," is a historical romance set in 5th century Britain, shortly after the Romans left to protect their own country from barbarian invaders. It is a love story with a twist between a Celtic Queen and a Roman monk.

Please purchase your copy of Bound by an Oath for signing as Anne has only a limited supply of copies. (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books a Million, Thriftbooks carry copies. Other bookstores may as well, but check first.)

A Mid-Lent Offering:

Chants, Poetry and Reflection

ARTS

Thursday, March 27, 2025

10:00 - 11:30 am

St. Andrew's Cathedral Chapel

305 East Capitol Street

Jackson, MS 39201

Join Jessica Nelson and Ellen Gabardi for communal singing of chants, poetry and reflection on Thursday, March 27 at St. Andrew’s Cathedral Chapel. Cost $15 (Scholarships available). No singing experience needed. Jessica is Organist and Choirmaster at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Ellen is a spiritual director and contemplative groups facilitator. To register e-mail Ellen at egabardi444@gmail.com.

Love Our Neighbors as Ourselves II:

Organizing Our Community

COMMUNITY

Thursday, March 27, 2025

7:00 pm

St James' Episcopal Church

3921 Oakridge Drive

Jackson, MS 39216



We had a wonderful meeting the other night to discover what might be done to support the Immigrant Community in our area. Now that we know what needs to be done, we need to do it!!

There will be another gathering March 27 at 7:00 in Fowler Hall(childcare provided)to divide into groups to DO something, not just listen and talk. There will be tables set up according to interest groups—Advocacy, Youth Outreach, Working in Schools, Places to shop and eat, Health/CPR, Shopping for Families , Employment, and many others.

Hope to see you.

Daughters of the King Spring Retreat

FORMATION

Friday, March 28, 2025 - Saturday, March 29, 2025

Chapel of the Cross

674 Mannsdale Road

Madison, MS 39110

Welcome to the Daughters of the King Spring Retreat hosted by the Constance and Her Companions Chapter of Chapel of the Cross in Madison, MS on March 28 and 29, 2025. Join us as we gather on Friday evening at a local restaurant for dinner (dutch) and fellowship. The Retreat continues on Saturday morning with pastries and coffee and registration from 8:15 to 9:00, Business meeting, Program, and Guest Speaker, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Dorothy Sanders Wells, from 9:00 to 11:00, followed by Holy Eucharist and Lunch. The Retreat is open to Daughters and guests. We look forward to you being with us for our annual Spring Retreat!

Evensong

ARTS

Sunday, March 30, 2025

5:00 pm

Grace Episcopal Church

161 E Peace St.

Canton, MS 39046



Grace Episcopal Church will observe Choral Evensong, featuring the Chapel of the Cross choir, at 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 30th!

Small Church Collaborative April Meeting

FORMATION

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

2:00 pm

Online via Zoom

Join the Small Church Collaborative over Zoom on April 1 from 2-3:00 PM as we discuss small church music ministry.

Beloved Community Monthly Gathering

FORMATION

Online via Zoom

Thursday, April 3, 2025

12:00 noon

Join us this month for PREFORMING THE PEACE -

Tales from a Memphis police officer and a justice-impacted citizen.

Check out our upcoming online gatherings below.

Cursillo

FORMATION

Friday, April 4, 2025 - Sunday. April 6, 2025

Gray Center, Camp Bratton-Green

1530 Way Road

Canton, MS 39046



Exciting news! Cursillo is back! After a period of absence, we are thrilled to announce the return of this transformative retreat experience. Mark your calendars for April 4-6, 2025, as we gather on the Camp side of Gray Center for a weekend of spiritual growth and community bonding.

Leading this year's retreat will be Billy Ray Sigh as Lay Lector and Lester Hailey as Head Cha-Cha.

A dedicated team of clergy and laity have worked diligently to revitalize Cursillo while preserving its core essence as a 'short course.' Expect a weekend filled with enriching experiences, designed to deepen your faith and strengthen your connection to the church.

To participate, you'll need a recommendation from both your Sponsor and your church Priest. Your Sponsor will be a valuable resource, providing guidance and support as you prepare for the retreat. While they may not be present during the weekend, they will be praying diligently for you. If you don't have a Sponsor, please reach out to your church Rector for assistance in finding one.

The Priest's recommendation ensures you are in good standing with the church and emotionally and spiritually prepared for this retreat. Rest assured, all recommendations are held in confidence between the Lay Rector, Spiritual Directors, and the retreat staff.

Space is limited, so don't delay! The registration deadline is Monday, March 3rd. We encourage you to prayerfully consider attending this life-changing weekend.

Spring Tea

FELLOWSHIP

Sunday, April 6, 2025

2:00 pm

Christ, Bay St. Louis

912 South Beach Blvd

Bay St. Louis. Ms

Kindly join us for a Spring Tea, at Christ Episcopal Church in Bay St. Louis on Sunday, April 6th, 2025 at 2pm. This event is open to the public; tickets are $20.00 per person. Proceeds benefit Christ Episcopal Church. Contact Mandy by text at 601.590.2791 or email at ms.mandyann79@gmail.com for tickets.

Spiritual Formation Training

for Racial Healing & Relationship Building

FORMATION

Saturday, April 12, 2025

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

11322 W Taylor Rd

Gulfport, MS 39503

We are excited to invite you to a transformative day of spiritual formation training focused on racial healing and relationship building on April 12, 2025, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Gulfport, MS. This workshop promises to be a nurturing and shame-free environment where we can come together as a community to deepen our understanding and practice of seeing the face of God in everyone. 

Throughout the day, participants will engage in enriching activities designed to enhance essential skills such as healthy dialogue, active listening, and loving speech. We aim to cultivate a culture of belonging, resilience, and compassion, enabling us to share our truths respectfully while embracing our differences. By fostering heart space and understanding, we can build stronger relationships within our church and the wider community.

To register for this meaningful opportunity or for more information, please scan the QR code provided or call Andy at 901-275-4514. We encourage everyone to participate in this essential journey towards healing and connection, as we strive to live out our faith in tangible ways.

Second Sundays at St. Mary's, Bolton

FORMATION

Sunday, April 13, 2025

3:00 pm

St. Mary's Episcopal Church

209 E. Madison Street

Bolton, Mississippi

Resurrection Sunday!

A Celebration of Eternal Life

ARTS

Sunday, April 20, 2025

2:00 pm

Christ Episcopal Church

57 Church Hill Road

At intersection of Miss. Hwy 553 and Church Hill Road

Church Hill, MS 39120

The Easter portion of Handel's acclaimed "Messiah" is one of the highlights of a free, 45-minute concert on Easter Day, April 20, at Christ Episcopal Church, Church Hill, Miss. The concert, entitled "Resurrection Sunday! A Celebration of Eternal Life," begins at 2 p.m. in the historic church. Five professional musicians will present Easter-related selections by Handel, Bach, and others. The concert will primarily celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, but it will also celebrate the completion of a two-year restoration of the 1858 church building. At 3 p.m. an Easter worship service will be led by the Rev. Sam Godfrey. "We invite all to come for the music and stay to worship with us," he said. "We have much to celebrate."

Peacock Island Community Arts Festival

ARTS

Saturday, May 3, 2025

11:00 am -- 6:00 pm

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and Community Arts Center

11322 W Taylor Road

Gulfport, MS 39503

St. Mark’s Community Arts Center is celebrating creativity through the arts! Open to artists, musicians, craftsmen, dancers and any groups or individuals who are interested. Enter our juried Art Show. Enjoy music under our sprawling oaks. Picnic with BBQ sandwiches and homemade treats. Purchase a ticket for our giant prize raffle! There’s no admission or parking fee. Churches are invited to participate with a booth at no charge. (On-site food vendor space is not available). All proceeds benefit the programs at St Mark’s Community Arts Center. For more details and entry forms, visit our website.

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 .

Resource Retreat

FORMATION



Saturday, June 28, 2025

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. James', Jackson

3921 Oakridge Drive

Jackson, MS 39216



The Resource Retreat 2025 is an essential opportunity for all clergy, wardens, treasurers, and lay leaders in the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi to come together in fellowship and growth. This retreat aims to cultivate our spiritual talents and deepen our understanding of the mission of the Church. As leaders, your roles are pivotal in guiding our communities; this event will provide the tools and insights necessary for enhancing stewardship growth and fostering collaboration among our church leaders. 

We invite you to participate in this enriching experience, where we will explore the themes of opening doors to new opportunities, expanding our capacity to serve, and recognizing the potential each member brings to our shared mission. Your involvement is crucial as we work together to strengthen our diocese and enhance our collective impact.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 9 AM to 2 PM at St. James in Jackson. This gathering promises to be a time of inspiration, connection, and empowerment. For more information or to express your interest, please email andrews@dioms.org. We are excited to support and engage with you in this vital journey of spiritual growth and stewardship.

Camp Bratton-Green Summer 2025!

YOUTH



Registration for all CBG summer camp sessions is now open!

Spring Registration for Diocesan Youth Events Open!

YOUTH

Registration for the spring diocesan youth events is now open!

Story Collection

Ongoing

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!