General Convention Update

The Mississippi Deputation recently held a zoom webinar to report on the deputation’s work at General Convention. The report includes general information about the convention and testimony from deputies and alternates on their area of study and their impressions. Please see the attached YouTube if you would like to view the webinar, or send any questions, comments, or concerns to Rev. CJ Meaders, Chair of the Deputation, at cjmeaders@stcolumbs.org.

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AWWY Lunch ‘n Learn Dates with Whitney

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

12:00 noon

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

12:00 noon

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

12:00 noon

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)

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Celebration of the New Ministry of the Rev. Les Hegwood

Thursday, September 12, 2024

6:30 pm

St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, MS 39211

Sr. High DOY

(Grades 9-12)

September 13 - 15, 2024

Gray Center

1530 Way Road

Canton, MS 39046

A Division of Youth (DOY) weekend retreat at Gray Center is full of spirituality, fun, and just plain being yourself. Each weekend has a unique theme planned and implemented by a group of youth known as the DOY Council and is packed with faith, friends, music, games, and fun!

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

Southern Area AWWY Meeting

Saturday, September 21, 2023

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Trinity, Hattiesburg

AWWY (Adults Working With Young People) meetings are for 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. AWWY Area Meetings are open, but this one is located to specifically be more convenient for Southern parts of Old River, Sowashee, and the Coast Convocations. 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 is enough food and supplies.

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

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Annual Organ Concert

Sunday, September 22, 2024

4:00 pm

All Saints', Tupelo

608 West Jefferson Street

Tupelo, MS 38804

Annual Organ Concert featuring nationally and internationally known organist Dr. Jeff McLelland. Dr. McLelland is the Director of Music and Fine Arts at Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham. The concert is free & open to the public

Cursillo is Back!

September 27 - 29, 2024

Gray Center, Camp side

1530 Way Road

Canton, MS 39046

We are thrilled to announce that Cursillo is making a comeback! Mark your calendars for September 27-29 at the Camp side of Gray Center for an exciting weekend filled with spiritual growth and community bonding. The weekend will run from Friday to Sunday, with staff arriving Thursday evening.

A dedicated group of laity and clergy have been diligently working on revamping this weekend to make it a truly enriching experience. While there have been some changes, the essence of Cursillo as a 'short course' remains intact.

We warmly invite Cursillistas who have already experienced Cursillo and clergy who have yet to experience Cursillo. For those interested in being part of the staff, we seek individuals with previous staff experience to ensure a smooth operation.

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Pumpkin Patch at Trinity, Pass Christian

Sale begins on Sunday, September 29, 2024

10:00 am

Trinity, Pass Christian Pumpkin Patch

corner of Church Avenue and Highway 90

Pass Christian, MS 39571

The 32nd year of the TEC Pumpkin Patch begins on September 29th when we are scheduled to receive our first truckload of pumpkins and gourds. The Patch will be open (weather permitting) from 10 a.m. to dark daily through October 31st. We have wagons and wheelbarrows for our customers to move the pumpkins from the field to the measuring table and then to their cars or trucks. We accept the three C’s - cash, check, or credit card. It does not cost anything to come to the Patch. The only charge is for any pumpkins or gourds you wish to purchase. Since we are right on Hwy 90 in Pass Christian just west of the harbor, pictures may include pumpkins resting on green grass with the sand beach and the Mississippi Sound in the background. A playground is available for pre and/or post shopping fun. A port-a-potty is on site between the Patch and the playground. Field trips can be scheduled by calling or texting Jeanne Tagge at 228-313-3792.

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Pumpkin Patch at Redeemer, Biloxi

Sale begins on Sunday, September 29, 2024

12:00 noon

Redeemer, Biloxi

1904 Popps Ferry Road

Biloxi, MS 39532

Redeemer Biloxi: announces the 37th Annual Pumpkins Patch! Pumpkins arrive Saturday, September 28th. We will be open Sunday, September 29th at noon and will be open daily until October 30 or until we run out. We will also have a StoryTime Saturday, October 19th at 9:30 am.

Small Churches Collaborative

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am

Online via Zoom

The Rev. Andy Andrews, Diocesan Missioner for Becoming Beloved Communities and Congregational Vitality will lead us in a conversation about mission.

Becoming Beloved Community Monthly Gathering

Thursday, October 3, 2024

12:00 noon

Online via Zoom

We warmly invite all members of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi to engage in our upcoming Becoming Beloved Community Zoom Monthly Gathering on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 12:00 noon to explore the powerful narrative shared by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in her renowned TED Talk, "The Danger of a Single Story."

In this 18:46 minute presentation, Adichie eloquently discusses how the labels and narratives we hold can shape our perceptions of ourselves and others. As we watch and reflect together, we will address thought-provoking questions that encourage introspection and foster understanding within our community. Consider the following as we engage in this meaningful dialogue:

- What is the single story people have about you?

- How does it feel to be boxed into a single story?

- Name a single story you have boxed others into?

- Why is a single story dangerous?

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Preaching Workshop

Saturday, October 5, 2024

9:30 - 11:30 am

St. Mark's, Jackson

903 Dr. Robert Smith, Sr. Parkway (W. Pearl St.)

Jackson, MS 39203

St. Mark's, Jackson will be hosting a preaching workshop for both experienced and novice preachers on Sat. Oct. 5 from 9:30-11:30 AM. The facilitator will be the Rev. Dr. Mark Jefferson, who has taught homiletics at Virginia Theological Seminary and is an inspiring preacher. All levels of experience are invited, including lay preachers, and we hope to have a special focus on preparing a sermon for the Feast of All Saints. For more information, or to RSVP, please email the Rev. William Boyles at rev.williamboyles@gmail.com.

Day in the Country 2024

Saturday, October 5, 2024

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chapel of the Cross, Madison

674 Mannsdale Road

Madison, MS 39110

The Chapel of the Cross will host the 45th annual Day in the Country on Saturday, October 5th from 9am-4pm.

Come shop the Makers Market with craft vendors from around the state, make some great finds at Chapel Attic, and the Country Store, featuring the famous 63 Egg Cake, homemade bread, jams, jellies, and other sweet treats. The hayride, games, petting zoo, and bounce houses are always popular at Kids’ Country with kids and adults alike. Grab a bite to eat, listen to live music, participate in the wine tasting, and bid on items in the silent auction.

The event is $5 per family, and all funds raised go towards community ministries and preservation of the historic chapel.

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St. Mark's, Gulfport

Fish Fry and Family Fun Night

Friday, October 11, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm

St. Mark's, Gulfport

11322 E Taylor Road

Gulfport, MS 39503

Join us for our Annual Fish Fry & Family Fun Night. This year's proceeds will benefit the KidsConnect program at St. Mark's.

Saturday Night Eucharist

Saturdays

starting on October 12, 2024

5:00 - 5:45 pm

St. John's, Pascagoula

3507 Pine St.

Pascagoula, MS

St. John's is pleased to announce that beginning October 12, we will have a Saturday night Eucharist at 5pm. All are welcome.

Women Beyond Conference

Saturday, October 26, 2024

9:00 am - 12:00 noon

St. Mark's, Jackson

903 Dr. Robert Smith, Sr. Parkway (W. Pearl St.)

Jackson, MS 39203

You are invited to collaborate to Empower, Educate and Inform on hot topics like healthcare, social justice, social media, gender bias and voting rights. Join us to share insights, explore solutions, and build a stronger community.

For info please contact grogers878510@gmail.com for more info or to register.

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

The 2024 Annual Fall Conference will be held at St. Peter by the Lake, Brandon, MS. We are delighted that our speaker will be Bishop Dorothy Sanders Wells, 11th Bishop of Mississippi. The registration fee includes Lunch. Please RSVP Monday, October 7- Monday, October 25, 2024.

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

More details to follow.

Get Your Diocesan Event News Here!

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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The Mississippi Episcopalian magazine will still be produced monthly - and will be devoted to features. If you have ideas for inspirational faith stories from our Diocese to share with our Diocesan family, please email Wil Oakes (msepiscopalian@dioms.org).

We hope that you enjoy this addition to our diocesan communications!

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