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Facebook, Twitter, and hashtags…..

by Cindy McCrory, Coastline Editor/Webmaster

A few tech items to tell you about….

Please “LIKE” The Coastline on Facebook….

If you tweet, please follow The Coastline on Twitter!
Hashtag is #diocesanconvention2012

For specific convention information, check out the official Convention 2012 website HERE! You can also access it on your smartphone… I created a mobile version. Its the same URL.

And to remind you again, you can watch the 41st Annual Diocesan Convention online by going to this link beginning at 5:30 pm, Thursday, February 2nd. Opening service is at 6 pm. We plan on keeping it up throughout the convention.

Want to know more about the Cathedral? Check our their website, and LIKE them on Facebook!

If you have an additional email address and would also like to receive The Coastline at that address, sign up here!

Thanks!  Have fun!

February 2, 2012   Comments Off

Watch the convention from your computer!

by Cindy McCrory, Coastline Editor/Webmaster

Once again we will be streaming the opening service of the convention, Thursday evening, February 2, 2012, at 6:00 pm.  The webcaml be live from approximately 5:30 pm for you to watch the pews begin to fill with delegates and guests. The service will begin at 6:00 pm.

In addition, assuming we have no roadblocks or internet problems or what have hyou, we will keep the webcam up throughout the day on Friday and again on Saturday.

The link is:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/thecoastline

We tested it today on an iPAD and an ANDROID phone. If your mobile device has flash capabilities, it should play for you.  (iPhone, alas, does not).

Thanks!

February 1, 2012   Comments Off

Seminary of the Southwest offering Certificate in Christian Formation

by Cindy McCrory, Coastline Editor/Webmaster

Before your summer calendar fills up, consider going to the Seminary of the Southwest to attend the Certificate Program in Christian Formation, June 18 – 22, 2012.  You have an opportunity to learn from the best. The Rev. Nathan Jennings will teach Liturgy and Catechesis, and the Rev. Charles Cook will teach Pastoral Education and Leadership in an Age of Anxiety.

If you are a practitioner in the field of Christian education, this program is for you. It is designed to empower you to be a more able minister through strengthening your ability to speak the language of the Christian community in effective and creative ways.
Please click HERE for program details.

January 30, 2012   Comments Off

St. Anna’s youth perform the Nativity

by Cindy McCrory, Coastline Editor/Webmaster

Submitted by Lavan Martin, Coastline Communicator
St. Anna’s, Poarch

St. Anna’s youth thoroughly enjoyed Christmas 2011 with a fantastic children’s nativity performance, followed by special treats in the Parish Hall.

January 30, 2012   Comments Off

St. Christopher’s Christmas Caravan awards $30,000 to area charities

by Cindy McCrory, Coastline Editor/Webmaster

St. Christopher’s Christmas Caravan awarded a total of $30,000 to area charities from funds raised from the 55th annual Christmas Caravan held on December 2-3, 2011. The Caravan featured tours of three homes, a luncheon, bake sale, bazaar, silent auction and candlelight dinner.

Caravan Chefs L-R: Sandy Fairchild, Jerry Cotsonis and Valerie Cole.



Recipients of the grants totaled twenty-six charities and included the Salvation Army, United Ministries, Gulf Coast Kids House, Covenant Hospice, Favor House and Alpha Center.  A donation of $2,500 went to Camp Beckwith,    $1,000 to Wilmer Hall and $300 to a discretionary fund for special needs for Wilmer Hall residents.



Sandee Houston, Christmas Caravan Co-Chair

Sandee Houston, co-chair of the 2011 event, said, “We are pleased to provide this continuing service and contribution to the community. We are already planning for our 56th Christmas Caravan for December 7-8, 2012.  Save the date and join us!”

January 30, 2012   Comments Off

ECW Spring Day Away planned for April 21, 2012

by Cindy McCrory, Coastline Editor/Webmaster

The ECW of the diocese has planned its annual “Spring Day Away” for April 21, 2012 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Daphne, Alabama. The gathering will feature Sister Schubert, famous for Sister Schubert’s rolls, and author of the cookbook, “Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters.”

Schedule for the day:

9:00 – 10:00   Registration and coffee

10:00 -10:15   Welcome

10:15 – 12:00 Sister Schubert will speak

12:00 – 1:00  Lunch

1:00 – 1:45 Book signing

2:00 Holy Communion

Registration fee is $10.  Download the registration form HERE.

January 30, 2012   Comments Off

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