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Pat Page, St. John's, Pensacola
- Jul 22, 2019
- 1 min
St. John's celebrates "Worship on White Island"
St. John’s in Pensacola staged it very first WOW! Worship on White Island! In celebration of St. John the Baptist, the members of the parish gathered on the warm white sands of this tiny little island, White Island, which forms the entry to Bayou Grande, in Warrington, Florida. Thirty three souls celebrated the Holy Eucharist and three dogs were blessed. We were ferried to the island on pontoon boats, kayaks, canoes and ski boats. Our very own Rev. Christie Hord made her entr
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The Rev. Albert Kennington, Immanuel Bay Minette
- May 20, 2019
- 2 min
Old goats in Bay Minette win for Episcopal Relief and Development
In each of the last few years, Ryan Gillikan, junior warden of Immanuel Church, Bay Minette, and the local representative of Episcopal Relief and Development, has come up with a new, fun-filled, and productive way for parishioners to support ERD in Lent. Sometimes, she and the vicar, the Rev. Albert Kennington, do some friendly sparring about the goal. All is well, because ERD always wins. Perhaps only southern gentlemen in our politically correct Episcopal Church could h
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Michelle Crawford, St. Jude's, Niceville
- Jan 18, 2019
- 2 min
St. Jude's holds successful bake sale for hurricane relief
Above: St. Jude's bake sale for hurricane relief was supported by parishioners of all ages. (Photo by Michelle Crawford) The Community Christmas Parade is one of the biggest events on Niceville, Florida’s calendar. Thousands of people line the streets to watch the dozens of floats, marching bands, and groups walking in the parade and throwing candy. St. Jude’s Episcopal Church is located directly on the parade route, providing a unique opportunity for outreach and evangelism.
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Nancy J. Turner, St. Jude's, Niceville
- Jul 10, 2018
- 2 min
St. Jude's youth celebrate Christmas in July
The residents of The Twin Cities Pavillion, an assisted living facility in Niceville, received an unexpected and very pleasant surprise on Sunday, July 1. The children and youth of nearby St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, accompanied by sponsors and parents, arrived at The Pavillion loaded with gifts and surprises for every resident – all wrapped in Christmas paper. It was a special Christmas in July event as the young people of St. Jude’s distributed gifts, spent time with reside
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The Rev. Mary Alice Mathison, Grace and St. Thomas
- Jun 19, 2018
- 6 min
Six Months of Shared Ministry in Panama City
It has been six months that since arriving in Panama City Beach and it has been wonderful getting to know the parish communities of Grace and St. Thomas. After taking some time getting to know the parishes, St. Thomas and Grace vestries and Shared Ministry Team had a retreat at the end of April. This retreat helped build relationships, and offer direction in what our next steps are in shared ministry.
The shared ministry between Grace and St. Thomas is an effort to disc
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Sarah Elizabeth McCarren, St Christopher's
- May 23, 2018
- 3 min
Diva Statements and Becoming a Butterfly
Each April, the women of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Pensacola are invited for a weekend retreat at Beckwith Camp and Conference Center. The theme of this year’s women’s retreat was Transitions to Transform. From Friday evening until Sunday morning, 80 women from my parish deepened existing relationships and formed new connections as we prayed, played and shared stories along the serene shores of Weeks’ Bay. For me, one of the most powerful, memorable events of the
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June Linke, Christ Church Pensacola
- Nov 6, 2017
- 2 min
Christ Church Pensacola holds Biennial Women's Retreat
Participants learned how to make colorful silk scarves which were blessed during the retreat. Lively fellowship, creativity, and quiet spiritual reflection abounded October 20-22 at Camp Beckwith at the Christ Church Pensacola Biennial Women's Retreat. The Rev. Mary Alice Mathison guided the group throughout the weekend. Keynoting the retreat were the Rev. Marshall Craver and his wife, Jan. "Spirit Space: More Life-Less Stuff," was this year's theme. Forty-five women from Chr
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Sherri Killam-Albee, Immanuel, Bay Minette
- Sep 21, 2017
- 1 min
Three congregations to host Blessing of the Animals in Bay Minette
The Rev. Albert Kennington, the Rev. Blair Beaver and the Rev. Jay D. Cooper begin the Blessing of the Animals service. You never know what kind of creature will show up for the Blessing of the Animals at Immanuel Episcopal Church in Bay Minette. In 2016, twin lambs were among the pets blessed by ministers of three area churches. This year, the second annual joint Blessing of the Animals will be at 4 p.m. Oct. 8 in the church yard of Immanuel Episcopal Church. Sisters Lynn BI
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Leo Cyr, St. Francis, Gulf Breeze
- Sep 20, 2017
- 2 min
St. Francis Day Festival ~ Blessing of the Animals
THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS AND ST. FRANCIS DAY FESTIVAL begins at 10 A.M. on Saturday, October 7th in St. Claire’s Garden at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 1 St. Francis Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL, 32561.
Father Tim Backus, rector of St. Francis, will circulate through the crowd and bless each animal individually. The Blessing is open to all parishioners, guests and the public. There is no charge. Pet owners are encouraged to keep their pets on a leash for the safety
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