Posts from — August 2010

The Episcopal News Service posted an interesting post-Katrina story about our neighboring dioceses to the west.  Read it here

An evening of fine wine…good food…and great art will be presented by the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer and Red or White Wine and Gourmet Center on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 6 – 8 pm.

The event will feature a wine tasting of 8 country French wines, Hors d’oeuvres, local artists and an art raffle.

$30 individual or $50 couple. Tickets available at church office or www.redeemerwinetasting.eventbrite.com until October 9, 2010.

Episcopal Church of the Redeemer is located on 7125 Hitt Road, Mobile AL (corner of Cody & Hitt)    Call for more information: 251.639.1948

Parishioners of St. Augustine, Navarre, invite you to the annual fundraiser, “A Splash of Spirit 2010,” on October 2, 2010 from 6 until 8 pm. The evening will feature a silent auction of items from local enterprises, wine tasting, door prizes, heavy hors d’oeuvres.  Tickets are $10 and the proceeds will go to the parish’s Building our Future Fund.

Download the flyer

Submitted by Sarah Creech, Coastline Communicator
St. John the Evangelist, Robertsdale

On Sunday, August 22, St. John the Evangelist in Robertsdale held a “Celebration of Life” event for all their 80+ members. A special litany, written by the Rev. George Gilbert, was read along with special prayers for the group. The honored members were presented with gifts. After the service, a luncheon was served in their honor.

Submitted by Nancy Delierre, Coastline Communicator
Epiphany, Crestview

Join the parishioners of Epiphany, Crestview for a Harvest Thanksgiving Service on October 3, 2010. The church feels that during these hard times it would be a wonderful idea to start a Harvest Thanksgiving tradition in the diocese. Read about the history of this service

St. Andrew’s applied for and received a grant from ERD, Episcopal Relief and Development, which provides money and resources in times of emergency or disaster. On August 15th, several families who have suffered financial loss directly due to the oil spill disaster were given financial help by the parish using the ERD funds. Full story here