Updated May 5, 2008 2008 May 8-10 Annual Rummage Sale  St. Simon’s, Ft Walton Beach, Fl 9 am - 5 pm Thursday & Friday 9 am until noon Saturday Lots of treasures will be available at great prices! For more information please call (850) 244-8621 or email: office@stsimons-fwb.org Recovery Ministries Annual Gathering  New Orleans, LA The Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church will hold its annual gathering in New Orleans on May 8 - 10, 2008. The theme of the event is “A blend of recovery from addiction to recovery of the Gulf Coast.” A variety of speakers, workshops, 12-Step meetings, Eucharists, food and excursions will be offered to those attending. Recovery Ministries Commission members from across the country will network and share ideas and learn what others are doing to bring the mesage of recovery from addictive illneses into our dioceses, parishes and homes with the Episcopal community. Registration fee is $195. Register online at www.episcopalrecovery.org or download the form and send it along with your check to: Recovery Ministries 38439 5th Ave. Zephyrhills, FL 33542 Hotel accommodations are at the Hampton Inn, Downtown. Secure your reservation online at www.neworleanshamptoninns.com 10 Antique Appraisal & Silent Auction  Trinity, Atmore 11 am - 2 pm “The little church with the big heart,” will hold an Antique Appraisal, Silent Auction and a Boxed Lunch Sale on Saturday May 10. The event will be held on church grounds in the 200 block of S. Carney Street, which is just off Highway 31. Funds raised will go toward the continuation of Trinity’s extensive Outreach program in the community and at Fountain/J.O. Davis Correctional Facility, where the church has an active prison ministry. For more information contact the church office at 251-368-5933. British Festival  Holy Trinity, Pensacola 10am - 3pm. Activities will include children's games, face painting, moon walk, Tea Booth, baked goods, fish and chips, Scotch eggs, funnel cakes, collectibles, books, entertainment, venders ($25 fee). For info call (850) 456-5474. Holy Trinity is located at 850 N. Blue Angel Parkway. Or visit www.britishfestival.com Cursillo R & R   The Masters Center, Beckwith Lodge 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Welcome new cursillistas and staff from Cursillos #134 and #135. Come for fellowship, music (bring instruments!), talks, reunion, Eucharist, fun, lunch provided. For more information please contact Liz Ray, (251) 990-3072 or elizabethray@bellsouth.net. Download the flyer. Ordination for the Rev. William Bell,  Holy Nativity, Panama City 11 am 15 Susan Werner in Concert  All Saints, Mobile 7:30 pm Susan werner is a Chicago-based singer/songwriter whose latest project "The Gospel Truth" has garnered rave reviews while at the same time hitting home on many of the issues facing this country and the world. A provocative and sincere wordsmith and a consummate musician on both gitar and piano, Susan can move easily from a New Orleans style shuffle to a beautiful Appalachian melody, touching on subject near and dear to each of us. Susan's Gospel Truth Project theme is "We Gotta All Get Together". Don't miss this night of unforgettable music - music sure to make you think and music sure to transform your ideas about our ability to do good in the world. Tickets: $15 All proceeds will go to All Saints Community Ministries. For more information, call 251-438-2492. Download the flyer! Fresh Start  Diocesan Office Program for clergy will be every third Thursday of each month. Questions? Call Salem Saloom at (251) 867-6464 or email him at sawbonz@saloom.net 17 Ordination for the Rev. Denson Freeman,  Epiphany, Crestview 11 am Rummage Sale Trinity, Mobile St. Anne’s Guild will hold its Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 17. For more information please call Trinity at (251)473-2779. 19-20 Spring Clergy Conference   Camp Beckwith 12 Noon Monday through Tuesday lunch The Spring Clergy Conference will be held May 19-20 at Camp Beckwith. The Very Rev. William S. Stafford, Dean of the School of Theology of the University of the South, will lead the conference which will begin with lunch on Monday and conclude by lunchtime on Tuesday. The Fall Clergy Conference is scheduled for September 14th - 16th, 2008. Clergy are requested to hold the date for this conference which will be held at Beckwith. More information on speakers and topics will be forthcoming. 31 Care of Creation: Faith Based Watershed Training  Camp McDowell Conference Center, Nauvoo, Al The Diocese of Alabama announces this day of learning about the water on which we depend and the watersheds we call home. The event is free and will include lunch at no charge. For additional information, contact Joey Jarrell at (205) 387-1806 or outreach@campmcdowell.com. June 1 Clergy Pastoral Training: Working with Gay and Lesbian Persons  Duncan M. Gray Camp and Conference Center, Canton, MS 3:00 pm, Sunday through 1:30 pm, Monday This workshop will be led by Dr. Phillip Culbertson, recently retired processor of pastoral care at the School of Theology at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. The conference will be for those who wish to deepen their pastoral skills in working with gay and lesbian persons and their families. Cost for the conference is $95, payable to the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi. Registration forms and additional information are available at www.dioms.org or contact Emily Everett, eeverett@dioms.org or call (601) 948-5954 ext. 100. Continuing Education Unit credits are available for those who attend the entire session. 4 Summer Serenade Concert Series  St. Christopher's, Pensacola 6:30 pm St. Christopher's Summer Serenade Concert Series begins on June 4 and continues every Wednesday through July 30th on the lawn of St. Christopher's Church. Concerts are free! Please bring your own chairs. In case of rain, concerts will be moved inside to the parish hall. Part of St. Christopher's Outreach Program, these concerts have been enthusiastically received both by Episcopal participants and the community at large. Sandwiches, soft drinks and ice cream are for sale by church members, although participants may bring their own fare. St. Christopher's is located at 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, Fl. Schedule: June 4 Reunion Band - plays classic rock June 11 Vocalist Kathy Lyon quartet - plays jazz standards June 18 The One Drop Band - plays roots reggae June 25 Pianist Al Martin group - plays popular and jazz standards July 2 White Sands Panhandle Band - plays bluegrass and gospel July 9 Mass Konfuzion - plays classic rock from 50s to present July 16 Dixieland Dandies - plays classic Dixieland tunes July 23 After Hours - plays pop and standards July 30 The Swingin’ Dick Tracys - plays a wide variety of music: jazz, pop and rock 5 Fish Fry  St. Peter's, Bon Secour 5 - 7 pm $8 plate includes fried fish, potato salad, hushpuppies, coleslaw and homemade desserts. St. Peter's is located at 6270 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour, Al. For more information please call (251) 949-6254. 7 Ordination to the transitional Diaconate  Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile 11:00 am Anthony MacWhinnie and John Withrock will be ordained to the transitional Diaconate. A Midsummer Night Party  St. Francis, Gulf Breeze 6:00 pm Join St. Francis for a a silent auction fundraiser and wine and cheese Reception! Auction hours are from 6 - 7:30. Following the Silent Auction will be multiple drawings to win doorprizes as well as Chance Ticket drawings to win entire tables of fabulous items. General Admission Ticket (includes food and beverage): $20 Chance Tickets (for drawings or Wine Toss): $2 Sponsor Ticket (includes food/beverage as well as 8 Chance Tickets): $30 For ticket sales please contact Marilyn Milmore at (850) 476-3566. Download the flyer 9 Standing Committee  Location and time TBA 8 -14 Outreach Mission Trip  Camp Coast Care - Long Beach, MS First of three Diocesan trips planned for 2008. Please see the World Mission webpage for details. 15-22 St. Jude's 50th Anniversary  St. Jude's, Niceville St. Jude's, Niceville, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary June 15th - 22nd, with a week of thanksgiving and fellowship. Events include a picnic at the church on Sunday, June 15th; a community service event on Monday, June 16th; a service and dinner on Wednesday, June 18th with Bishop Duncan; a formal banquet and presentation of church history on Friday, June 20th; and a Homecoming Sunday on June 22nd, followed by placement of a time capsule. Come celebrate with St. Jude’s! For more information, please contact the church office (850) 678-7013 or info@stjudes.us. 11 Summer Serenade Concert Series  St. Christopher's, Pensacola 6:30 pm Vocalist Kathy Lyon quartet - plays jazz standards St. Christopher's Summer Serenade Concert Series continues every Wednesday through July 30th on the lawn of St. Christopher's Church. Concerts are free! Please bring your own chairs. In case of rain, concerts will be moved inside to the parish hall. Part of St. Christopher's Outreach Program, these concerts have been enthusiastically received both by Episcopal participants and the community at large. Sandwiches, soft drinks and ice cream are for sale by church members, although participants may bring their own fare. St. Christopher's is located at 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, Fl. 14-22 CANCELLED!!!!Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic 15-22 50th Anniversary Celebration  St. Jude's, Niceville St. Jude's, Niceville will celebrate its 50th Anniversary from June 15 through 22 with a week of thanksgiving and fellowship. Events will include a picnic at the church on Sunday, June 15; a community service event on Monday, June 16; a service and dinner on Wednesday, June 18 with Bishop Duncan; a formal banquet and presentation of church history on Friday, June 20; and a Homecoming Sunday on June 22 followed by placement of a time capsule. Come celebrate with us! For more information, please contact the church office at (850) 678-7013 or info@stjudes.us. 18 Summer Serenade Concert Series  St. Christopher's, Pensacola 6:30 pm June 18 The One Drop Band - plays roots reggae St. Christopher's Summer Serenade Concert Series continues every Wednesday through July 30th on the lawn of St. Christopher's Church. Concerts are free! Please bring your own chairs. In case of rain, concerts will be moved inside to the parish hall. Part of St. Christopher's Outreach Program, these concerts have been enthusiastically received both by Episcopal participants and the community at large. Sandwiches, soft drinks and ice cream are for sale by church members, although participants may bring their own fare. St. Christopher's is located at 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, Fl. 21 Area-Wide Confirmation  Church of the Nativity, Dothan Diocesan Area-wide Confirmation service will be offered as "make-up" or "catch-up" time, in addition to the Bishop's annual visitations. All clergy having congregants to be confirmed please contact Nativity, Dothan. (334) 793-7616 with the number of confirmands to be presented. 25 Summer Serenade Concert Series  St. Christopher's, Pensacola 6:30 pm Pianist Al Martin group - plays popular and jazz standards St. Christopher's is located at 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, Fl. July 2 Summer Serenade Concert Series  St. Christopher's, Pensacola 6:30 pm White Sands Panhandle Band - plays bluegrass and gospel St. Christopher's is located at 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, Fl. 3 Fish Fry  St. Peter's, Bon Secour 5 - 7 pm $8 plate includes fried fish, potato salad, hushpuppies, coleslaw and homemade desserts. St. Peter's is located at 6270 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour, Al. For more information please call (251) 949-6254. 9 Summer Serenade Concert Series  St. Christopher's, Pensacola 6:30 pm Mass Konfuzion - plays classic rock from 50s to present St. Christopher's is located at 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, Fl. 12 Icon Painting Class  St. Francis, Gulf Breeze Hosted by St. Francis, Gulf Breeze, this Icon Painting class will be held July 12th, 19th, 26th and August 2nd, 9th. This guided step-by-step process will teach how to produce icons for the glory of God. All materials furnished (gesso wooden panel, drawing for icon, 12 tubes of paints, all necessary brushes and 23K gold leaf). No prior art experience necessary; the only requirement is the desire to proclaim the Good News of the Incarnation and that Jesus Christ is Lord . . . in color! Classes will be in the parish hall and all icons will be blessed by The Rev. Al Pruitt upon completion. Total cost of the class is $450 with a $125 deposit requested at sign up. Class is limited to 15 persons. Deadline for registration is June 1st. Checks should be made payable to St. Francis of Assisi and designated Icon Workshop. For further information, call Patricia Resmondo, Iconographer (850) 444-9235 or St. Francis’ parish office (850) 932-2861. 16 Summer Serenade Concert Series  St. Christopher's, Pensacola 6:30 pm Dixieland Dandies - plays classic Dixieland tunes St. Christopher's is located at 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, Fl. 23 Summer Serenade Concert Series  St. Christopher's, Pensacola 6:30 pm After Hours - plays pop and standards St. Christopher's is located at 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, Fl. 30 Summer Serenade Concert Series  St. Christopher's, Pensacola 6:30 pm The Swingin’ Dick Tracys - plays a wide variety of music: jazz, pop and rock St. Christopher's is located at 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, Fl. St. Christopher's is located at 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, Fl. August 2 Christian Education Day for Small Churches  Epiphany, Crestview Time TBA Commisson on Mission will be offering an information sharing day on Sunday School Programs for small churches. Representatives from other churches will be displaying programs that have been successful for churches on small budgets and few members. Most programs are written for large churches with big budgets and many classrooms. The schedule for the day: 8:30 - 9:30 am: Coffee and donuts 9:30 - noon: Presentations about different programs 12-12:30: Lunch provided by Epiphany ECW 12:30 - 1:30: Individual time to talk with Representatives of Church School programs For more information contact Sharon Lundy at (850) 682-4247; email:Commission for World Mission webpage for details. September 4 Fish Fry  St. Peter's, Bon Secour 5 - 7 pm $8 plate includes fried fish, potato salad, hushpuppies, coleslaw and homemade desserts. St. Peter's is located at 6270 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour, Al. For more information please call (251) 949-6254. 12-14 ECW Retreat  Blue Lake Fall Blue Lake and Spring Blue Lake will be combined into one great weekend each Fall! Mark your calendars now. Information will be available at each parish and on the Diocesan website as the date draws nearer. 11-14 Cursillo  Camp Beckwith 15-16 Fall Clergy Conference  Camp Beckwith October 12-18 Outreach Mission Trip  Camp Coast Care - Long Beach, MS Third of three Diocesan trips planned for 2008. Please see the Commission for World Mission  webpage for details. 18 BBQ & Blues!  Church of the Advent, Lillian Come enjoy our BBQ on the grounds, accompanied by the sound of Don Lewis' Big Band Jazz, Crafts, Silent Auction, moonwalk for kids, & more! 23-26 Cursillo  Camp Beckwith November 21-23 Prayer of Spirit and Body Retreat  Camp Beckwith 2009 Cursillo weekends are scheduledfor February 12-15, April 23-26, September 17-20,and October 22-25, all at Beckwith Camp and Conference Center. 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