Hample Ordination, December 10
In Person and Online
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God willing, on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 6 p.m. The Rt. Rev. Mark J. Lawrence will ordain the Rev. Thomas J. Hample to the priesthood at The Cathedral of St. Luke & St. Paul in Charleston. Registration is required as seating is limited. Register here. View the ordination online on the CathedralYouTube channel. View the invitation. Clergy are invited to process and are asked to wear red stoles.
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Speaking of Ordinations...
Congratulations Bateson, Clarkson, Jacobs and Miller
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In the last three weeks we have celebrated four ordinations to the priesthood. Congratulations to (shown above, clockwise from top left: The Rev. Chip Bateson (Resurrection Anglican, Ambridge, PA), The Rev. Jeff Jacobs (St. Paul's, Summerville), The Rev. Zach Miller (St. Helena's, Beaufort) and The Rev. Bill Clarkson (Holy Apostles, Barnwell). Several of the services were recorded and are available to view on either the church’s website, or social media sites.
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Has COVID Isolation Dropped Church Planting Seeds in Your Mind?
Read How a Social Media Post Led to a New Worshipping Community in Beaufort
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The Habersham worshiping community first took shape in response to a simple social media post. Five of us had been meeting regularly for lunch and praying for God to show us how to express His love in our community. We were made aware of a beloved member of the neighborhood who was scheduled for a significant surgery. Feeling led by the Holy Spirit, we posted an invitation on the online app Nextdoor for the neighborhood to join us the following morning to pray for this individual at the time of her surgery.
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Each year at this time, the clergy and other leaders of the Diocese are invited to provide suggestions to the Nominating Committee for those positions to be filled at the upcoming Diocesan Convention, which, this year, is scheduled for March 12-13, 2021. We hope you will give prayerful consideration to those God may be calling to serve the Diocese.
To help in your discernment, before you submit a suggested nominee, we ask you to read the attached letter from the Nominating Committee Chairman, the Rev. Karl Burns; read through the list of positions to be filled (along with their descriptions); view the list of who is currently or has recently served then submit your nomination using the online form, by the deadline of December 10. To help in preparation of your nominee’s bio, view examples from last year’s nominations report.
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Celebrate Advent Around the Diocese
View events and outreach opportunities around the Diocese. Is your church hosting an Advent or Christmas event of interest to the wider diocese? Either in-person or virtually? Let us know and we'll include it in our Diocesan listings.. Submit an Event.
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Anglican for Life Summit Goes Virtual
Anglican For Life’s annual Summit to mobilize the church will be presented virtually on Saturdays, January 16 and 23. If you have always wanted to attend an Anglican conference addressing abortion, assisted suicide and other important life topics now's the time. Learn more.
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Put a Little Color In your Summer! Work at Camp.
Camp St. Christopher staff, counselor, and intern applications are now being accepted for this coming summer! Click here to apply!
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Prayer Desk Available
Christ Church, Mt. Pleasant, has a prayer bench (1906) they would like to pass along to a new home. The new owner would need to pick it up. The brass and wood structure is very heavy. If you’re interested, contact Howard Harder, Parish Administrator at (843) 884-9090.
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St. Bartholomew's Seeks Part Time Family Minister
St. Bartholomew’s Church is seeking a part-time minister to lead and grow their ministry for families and children. A copy of the job description can be obtained by contacting the church office or Father Bill Oldland at (843) 332-8765 or stbartchurch@gmail.com.
Learn about other Diocesan openings here.
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Christ Church Seeks Full time Director of Music Ministry
Christ Church Anglican, Mt. Pleasant is seeking a full- Director of Music Ministry. This position is responsible for the preparation and leadership of music at all Sunday services (both traditional and contemporary), weddings and funerals, special services and other parish events/programs as needed. View the full job description.
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Bless St. Christopher with a donation and receive a benefit as a result.
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Mary Whyte Paintings Available...
It's not too late to show your support for the ministry of St. Christopher and receive a Mary Whyte giclee. The first 25 donors supporting St. Christopher with a gift of $5000 or more will receive, as a thank you gift, one of the signed and framed 30X24, limited edition (25) giclee prints of “Veil.” Two Mary Whyte paintings are available. Learn more.
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You Can Go to the PGA Championship....
St. Christopher has four “Wanamaker Club” tickets for the 2021 PGA Championship to be hosted on Kiawah Island. These four premier ticket packages will be paired with the use of the Historic Bishop’s Cottage and offered in a drawing for contributions of $1000. The value of this package is $10,000. The drawing will be held end of year, and will not be offered to any more than 100 entries. Learn more
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Additional Upcoming Events
Advent Concert, December 11, St. Michael's Church, Charleston
St. Michael's, Charleston, presents "The Angels Sing," a choral service for Advent and Christmas, on Friday, December 11, at 7:30 pm in the church. Professional singers from across Charleston join together under the direction of St. Michael's Director of Music, Dr. Chris Keenan, to perform a wide variety of music for the season, ranging from The Renaissance to the 21st century. Seating will be limited, and masks will be required for attendance. The event will also be live-streamed. Learn more.
New: Drive Through Nativity, December 12-13, Church of the Resurrection, Surfside Beach
The Church of the Resurrection, Surfside Beach will be offering their annual Drive Through Nativity with seven scenes, live actors and live animals from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on December 12 and 13 (with a rain date of December 14. Admission is free and donations are welcome.
New: Caroling Under the Stars, December 13, The Well By the Sea, Myrtle Beach
Join in Old Fashioned Christmas Caroling outside around The Well’s Christmas Tree at 7 p.m. on December 13. Hot Chocolate served. All Welcome!
New: Cursillo Winter Retreat, January 19-21
Anniversary of Bishop Lawrence's Consecration, January 26
Summer Camp Registration Opens, February 1
Learn more.
Wellspring of Life Healing Retreat with Judith MacNutt, February 5-7
Who among us remains untouched by loss in this season, unmoved by upheaval in every sphere of our lives? The Book of Proverbs counsels us, “Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life.” The retreat will be held Friday, February 5, 2021 (beginning with dinner at 6:00pm) and conclude on Sunday, February 7, with Holy Communion (before lunch) here at St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center. Learn more.
New: Barrier Island Family Weekend, February 19-21
In light of so many school field trip cancellations, St. Christopher has decided to offer a family weekend so you and your child can have a Barrier Island environmental education experience! Grab your family and some school friends and join the fun February 19-21, 2021. Learn more.
New: Christian Men's Conference, February 26-28
The Rev. John Yates will be the speaker. Additional details TBA.
Women's Annual Gathering, April 24
New: International Grandparenting Southeast Conference, May 14-15
St. Paul's Church, Summerville, Details TBA
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 This past November David Green was farewelled as the Director of Environmental Education at St. Christopher, along with his wife Linda, with a gathering of the Student Ministry Staff. David leaves St. Christopher to assume new responsibilities as the Park Director of the Richfield Heritage Preserve in Richfield, Ohio. Laurinda Rapp, Assistant Director of Environmental Education, has assumed responsibilities as the Acting Director.
 Please keep the family and loved ones of the Rev. Elizabeth Bumpas, who serves as a priest at Saint James, James Island, in your prayers. Elizabeth’s father, William Wallace “Coach Wally” Bumpas, 84 died of complications resulting from COVID-19 on December 6, 2020. Read the obituary.
 After taking a year off to recover from health issues the Rev. Dan Farley has returned to serving with limited duties as a deacon at Church of the Good Shepherd in Charleston. In speaking about his return, Deacon Dan said, “My wife and I have missed our Good Shepherd family, but the year away was needed for my health. Both Fr. Will and I are looking forward to ministering together."
Correction:
In our last e-news we presented a Gen Z video featuring former Youth Commission member Jolie Crunelle. We incorrectly identified her as being a member of the Church of the Cross, Bluffton. She is a member of the Church of the Holy Cross Sullivan’s Island and Daniel Island.
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