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In this episode of Traveling the Way of Love, enjoy a visit with the Rev. Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT TURNING WHILE TRAVELING THE WAY OF LOVE
In case you missed it, check out this episode of "Traveling the Way of Love," featuring a visit with the Rev. Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms (some may remember this group from our Diocesan Annual Convention in 2018). Like the disciples, we are called by Jesus to follow the Way of Love. In “turning,” we reorient our lives to Jesus Christ, falling in love again, again, and again. Over the years, with Becca’s guidance, the strength of the survivors, and the support of the community, Thistle Farms has changed countless lives, developed justice enterprises, and built a national and global network that helps transform the world into something closer to God’s dream for it.
As you watch this fourth episode of Traveling the Way of Love, take a moment this week to practice “turning.” Pause. Listen. Choose to follow Jesus. Consider the ways that both you and your community will turn to reorient yourselves toward God. Watch through the link above or by clicking this link.
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RING BELLS ON AUGUST 25 TO COMMEMORATE 400 YEARS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia Bishop James B. Magness invite Episcopal churches to take part in a national action to remember and honor the first enslaved Africans who landed in English North America in 1619 by tolling their bells for one minute on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 3:00 pm ET.
In a recorded message, Presiding Bishop Curry said: “I’m inviting us as The Episcopal Church to join in this commemoration as part of our continued work of racial healing and reconciliation.” Watch Presiding Bishop Curry’s entire video message here.
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REGISTER TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL ACOLYTE AND FALL FESTIVAL
Join acolytes, vergers, servers, and clergy from across the United States on Saturday, October 12, at the 2019 National Acolyte and Fall Festival at Washington National Cathedral. The event will include a festival Holy Eucharist with re-dedication of service and an afternoon of food and fun!
Click here for more information and to register.
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TREES, ENVIRONMENT TO BE THE FOCUS OF SEWANEE CONFERENCE
"Deep Green Faith: Holy Forest Kinship" September 6-7 will explore the deep significance of trees in the Christian tradition, meeting on the campus of the University of the South, Sewanee. Offered by the Beecken Center and the Center for Religion and Environment, it's an organic interweaving of religion, science, and the arts, with contemplative and embodied experience. Details here.
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RENWALWORKS CONFERENCE COMING TO WILMINGTON
From Monday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 2, St. James’ Episcopal Church in Wilmington, NC, and the Diocese of East Carolina will host "Leading for Discipleship,” a conference for clergy and lay leaders who wish to explore what it means to lead congregations into deeper discipleship. Led by the Rev. Canon Dr. Rob Droste and Dr. Robert E Logan, participants will discuss innovative ways to engage Epsicopalians in discipleship. To learn more and register, visit www.renewalworks.org/events.
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COLLEGE BOUND? GET CONNECTED WITH CAMPUS MINISTRY
Do you know a graduating high school senior who will be headed to college this fall? The Episcopal Church in South Carolina would like to help connect them with a church or campus ministry. Visit our College Ministry Page and fill out the contact form. You'll find information for colleges in our Diocese (College of Charleston, The Citadel, Voorhees, Coastal Carolina and others), as well as the Diocese of Upper South Carolina (which includes Clemson, the University of South Carolina, Furman, Converse, Wofford and other Upstate schools).
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September 28
Pre-Convention Deanery Meeting: Southern Deanery at The Episcopal Church in Okatie, 10 am
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October 4-6
Diocesan Youth Retreat at
Camp St. Christopher
Learn more at the Youth Page
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October 5
Pre-Convention Deanery Meeting: Pee Dee-Waccamaw Deanery, at St. Catherine's, Florence, 10 am
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October 9
Pre-Convention Deanery Meeting:
Peninsula/W. Charleston Deaneries, at Grace Church Cathedral, 7 pm
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November 15-16
229th Diocesan Convention
at the Marriott Hotel
in North Charleston
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December 5-8
Province IV Youth Leadership Weekend at Camp Gravatt
in Aiken, SC
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Is your church planning a special event? Do you have a great photo to share?
Please send your information to the diocesan office so we can include it in upcoming communications! Use our online news submission form, or email Molly Hamilton, Diocesan Director of Communications, at mhamilton@episcopalchurchsc.org.
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