Upcoming Events
January 30 meeting to assess needs in Cange, Haiti—All welcome
Learn more about our diocese's
30-year partnership with the people of Cange.
Learn more about
disaster relief in Haiti
and the Bread & Water Campaign.
Make a donation.
Assessing the Needs in Cange, Haiti
and
An Engineering Summit on the Cange Water Project
Sponsored by
The Gifts of Bread and Water Rescue Fund Executive Committee
and
DUSC World Mission Committee
When: Saturday, January 30, 2009 10:00 am- 4:30 pm
Where: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Clemson, SC
Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in understanding the situation faced by our brothers and sisters in Cange, Haiti, and helping them. It is hoped that representatives from each congregation in the diocese will attend and any others who want to understand, plan and help. Also, those with engineering expertise to attend the “engineering summit.”
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After the quake: Patients in Cange, recovering in the local Episcopal church that Upper SC helped build in 1979. Both the school and church at Cange are in use as extensions of the local hospital. |
Among the meeting objectives are a realistic assessment of the
current needs at Cange, medical and otherwise, and planning to ensure
the viability of the Cange water system, built by Upper South
Carolinians in the 1980s. Participants will receive a brief
summary of the status of the new water system being implemented by the
diocesan Gifts of Bread and Water project and the increased criticality
due to demands on the Cange facilities
generated by the earthquake crisis.
Tentative Agenda:
9:00- 10:15 World Missions Committee Meeting
10:30- 12:00 General meeting for status report and assessment of
needs.
Status of water project and the Gifts of Bread and Water
12:00- 12:45 Light lunch
1:00-4:00 various breakout groups to help plan. One group will
be the Engineering Summit group, which will be a fairly technical
meeting with very specific objectives.
Each attendee will have the opportunity to pay $10 to be used
for lunch and refreshments.
Questions and registration: Please contact Earl Burch,
eburch@innova.net, 864.356.9804.
Annual LARCUM worship service to be held in Columbia, January 24
Lutherans, Anglicans, Roman
Catholics and United Methodists
in the state of South Carolina are mindful of our Lord's prayer that
"they may all be one" (John 17:21) and seek out opportunities to pray
together. South Carolina LARCUM celebrates the Week of Prayer for
Christian Unity by worshipping together Sunday, January 24, at 4:00 p.m.
at Christ Chapel at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (4201 North
Main Street, Columbia SC 29203). You are invited to particpate with your
presence and your prayers at this fifteenth annual LARCUM prayer
service.
For more information, contact our diocesan ecumenical officer, the Rev.
Furman Buchanan, 803.787.0397, buchananf@bellsouth.net.
St. George's, Anderson, to host annual oyster roast January 30
Tickets
to St. George’s Episcopal Church’s Annual Charity Oyster Roast and Chili
Cook are now available. The roast will be held
Saturday, January 30, at the Anderson County Farmers Market.
The first and largest community oyster roast in Anderson, this event has raised more than $125,000 to benefit local charities and non-profits. Tickets to the roast, which runs from 3 to 6 p.m., cost $25 and are limited. The roast sells out early, so patrons are urged to order tickets as soon as possible.
In addition, some patrons may wish to order tickets to the St. George’s Society Pre-Oyster Party. Those attending this party may arrive early for the first oysters, as well as boiled shrimp, premium beverages, personal waiters, and a commemorative gift. Tickets to the Pre-Oyster Party are very limited.
To order Oyster Roast or Pre-Oyster Party tickets, please contact St. George’s Church Office at 864.224.1104 or e-mail stgeorgee@bellsouth.net.
All invited to Ascension, Seneca's, February-March education programs
The Christian Formation Committee of the Church of the
Ascension in Seneca, announces four educational programs to be held
Sunday mornings on
February 7 and 14, and March 7 and 14. These programs will be from 9:00
am to 10:00 am in the Ballenger Parish Hall. The programs are free.
Dr. Peter Cohen, a member of Clemson's Philosophy and Religion
Department and Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI), will speak in
February on the Jewish faith. He will answer questions from participants
regarding the faith. Dr. Cohen earned his PhD. in Religion and M.A. in
Biblical studies from Florida State University, B.A. in Religion and
Philosophy from Springfield College, and studied Rabbinic's at Hebrew
Union College in Jerusalem. He has taught at Appalachian State,
Tallahassee Community College, Florida A&M, and FSU.
In March, Mustafa Khattab, Iman of the Islamic Society of Clemson will
speak on "What is Islam and what it is not", and "Common Grounds and
Differences between Islam and Christianity". Participants' questions
will be answered. Iman Mustafa Khattab is a Fulbright Interfaith
scholar, an instructor at Clemson's OLLI Program, and lecturer at Al-Azhar
University, and the American Open University, Cairo, Egypt. He also
co-translated the entire Qur'an into English.
All are welcome to attend. The church and parish hall are located at 214
Northampton Road, Seneca. For Ascension's location go to
www.ascension-seneca.org
or call 864.882.2006.
Trinity Cathedral Daughters of the Holy Cross February 1 meeting to offer info on diocesan outreach in Haiti
Trinity Cathedral's Daughters of the Holy Cross will hold its General Meeting on Monday, February 1, at 11:30 a.m. The guest speakers will be representatives from the Bread and Water Campaign, supporting ongoing diocesan ministries in Cange, in Haiti's Central Plateau. Anyone interested in learning more about this wonderful and vital outreach for Haiti is encouraged to attend. Lunch will be served, so please RSVP to Allison Fowler at 803.771.7300. Childcare is available, please contact Jean White at 803.254.5819.
St. Peter's, Greenville, Players to present "Shakespeare's Lovers," February 5, 6, and 7
Just in time for Valentine's Day, St. Peter's Players will be presenting Shakespeare's Lovers. This is a dessert reader's theatre production of five Shakespearean love scenes. Cole Porter's Brush up Your Shakespeare will open the production.
Proceeds will benefit Michael's Way and the St. Peter's Episcopal Church Service Committee to support outreach. Michael's Way, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping low income adults break the cycle of poverty through educational opportunities that lead to better jobs and higher incomes. The performance will be at the Senior Action Center, 50 Director's Drive on February 5 and 6 at 7:00 p.m. and February 7 at 2:00 p.m.
A minimum donation of $10 is requested for the dessert preceding the production and the production. Tickets may be reserved by calling 288-6866 or e-mailing mfgeorge@charter.net.
Performances are open to the public and groups are welcome.
Lay training days coming up at churches around the diocese
At St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo, January 30
St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo, will host a Lay Training Day from 9
a.m. till noon on Saturday,
January 30. Training for beginning and continuing Eucharistic
Visitors and Worship Leaders will be offered. The cost is $15 per session. To register, please contact Carol Buck at the church, 803.732.0153.
In order to serve as a Eucharistic Visitor Safe Church Training is also required. See below or contact Roslyn Hook, 803.771.7800, at Diocesan House for information on scheduled Safe Church Trainings.
At Resurrection, Greenwood, February 13
Resurrection, Greenwood, will offer Safe Church Training on February
13, beginning at 2 p.m. Contact the church for additional information,
864,223.5426.
At Church of the Cross, Columbia, February 27
Traning for Eucharistic Visitors will be offered. Contact the church
for additional information, 803.238.0206.
In order to serve as a Eucharistic Visitor Safe Church Training is also required. See above or contact Roslyn Hook, 803.771.7800, at Diocesan House for information on scheduled Safe Church Trainings.
Vision trip to Quito, Ecuador, February 10-14
Have you wanted to go to Ecuador to check out the ministry that our
Diocese supports there? You are invited on a VISION/FACT FINDING TRIP to
visit Cameron Graham Vivanco and Laura Jennings Estevez, our Diocesan
missionaries in Quito.
When: Wednesday, February 10- Sunday, February 14, 2010.
Where: Quito, Ecuador (flying out of Charlotte)
Who: Any and all interested in the ministries of either of these two
missionaries who are sent out by our Diocese. It is a great opportunity
if you are investigating short or long term missions; if you are curious
about the church in other parts of the world; if you are involved with
the scholarship program (Education = Hope); if you have a desire to
deepen your own journey with God; or you just want to eat some wonderful
food, see amazing scenery and have good fellowship.
Cost: $200 plus airfare. This covers all your food, housing,
transportation and sight-seeing. Air fare is generally around $750.
More info? Download the flyer. Contact
Chip Smith.
Annual community fundraiser oyster roast at St. Michael's, Easley, February 13
St. Michael's, Easley (1200 Powdersville Road), will hold its annual
community fundraise oyster roast at the church on Saturday, February 13,
from 3 to 6 p.m.
Come enjoy all the oysters & Brunswick Stew you can eat. Beverages included! (photo ID required).
Adults-$25, Children under 12-$10,
Children under 5--free. Tickets are limited–please purchase by February 8.
Tickets may be purchased at the church office,
Monday-Thursday 8:30-11:30 a.m. (1200 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642.
Download a ticket order form.
For more information, e-mail: office@stmec.org
or call 864.859.6296.
St. James Center, Greenville, to sponsor March 20 Quiet Day with The Rev. Barbara Crafton
A Spirituality of Joy and Sorrow
A Quiet Day with The Rev. Barbara Crafton
March 20, 2010
9:00-4:30 at St. James Episcopal Church, Greenville
Join the St. James Center for Spiritual Development on March 20 from
9:00-4:30 for a Lenten Quiet Day led by The Rev. Barbara Crafton.
Barbara is an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and author of many
books as well as the celebrated “Almost Daily eMo.” The day will begin
with registration and coffee from 8:30-9:00. During the day, we will
hear several meditations from Barbara and have quiet time for prayer,
reflection, or spiritual direction. Lunch is provided as part of the
$75 registration as is a copy of one of Barbara’s books. We will end our day
with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Please register by completing
a registration form on the St. James Center website (http://saintjamescenter.org).
St. Alban's, Lexington, to coordinate summer mission trip to Quito, Ecuador
St. Alban's is coordinating a short-term mission to Quito, Ecuador,
this June, to work with diocesan missionaries Cameron Graham-Vivanco and
Laura Jennings Estevez. The exact dates will be determined by the
airline schedule, but will be between June 21st and July 1st. The cost
will be around $2,000.00, including airfare, all meals and
accommodations for approximately eight days, as well as the cost of
supplies. There will be volunteer opportunities for all ages and
abilities, except very young children.
For additional information, please contact Libba Rhoad at 803.957.5809,
zqueen123@aol.com.
Get ready for summer at Gravatt
Registration for camp is now available online, and all 2009 campers
should have received a brochure by mail. Churches will receive promotional materials
this month.
Early registration ensures the spot
in the session of your choice and the best discounts. Don't forget that
Gravatt is also offering Spring Break Camp,
April 5-9, this
year too, and extra summer discounts are available for campers who
attend SBC and regular summer camp.
Applications for summer camp staff (counselors and program staff) are
also available online. Priority deadline is January 15.
Questions about Camp Gravatt should be directed to Hope Spruell, Camp
Director.
Province IV Congregational Development and Evangelism Network announces innovative Leadership Conference at three sites in 2010
• April 8-10 at Camp McDowell, near Birmingham in the Diocese of Alabama
• April 29-May 1 at Canterbury Conference Center, near Orlando in the
Diocese of Central Florida
• June 9-11 at Kanuga Conferences in Hendersonville in the Diocese of
Western North Carolina
Registration cost is $30 per person. The cost of lodging and meals will
vary by conference site. The
Episcopal Church Foundation is providing some scholarship funds for room
and board.
For additional information and to register go to www.marksofleadershipregistration.org.
Download the flyer.
Each of the 20 dioceses in the Province is invited to send a team of lay
and clergy leaders, including
bishops, who are passionate, mission-minded, energetic and teachable
leaders. Diocesan and
parish leaders from across the country also are welcome to register.
Join Sewanee's Anglican Tour May 27-June 7
The annual Worship and Travel with Sewanee: A Tour Course in
Anglican History and Spirituality is now accepting reservations for the
2010
tour. The tour, sponsored by the University of the South's School of
Theology, will be from May 27 to June 7.
The Anglican Tour is open to anyone who desires to study and experience
the
historical heritage of Christianity in England and the vibrant spiritual
life of the present Church of England. Tour members will discover acres
of
intricate stonework and stained glass, a semester-length course on
British
history, and a host of beautiful choral evensongs.
Worship and Travel with Sewanee was designed by the School of Theology
for
laity, clergy, and Education for Ministry participants, as well as
Sewanee
students enrolled in graduate degree programs, who can earn academic
credit.
A downloadable registration form and other details about the 2010 tour
can
be found at http://theology.sewanee.edu/anglican%20tours.
For complete Anglican Tour details, contact the Rev. Anne B. Chisham,
director of Anglican Tours, by calling 800.438.2403 or e-mailing abcrev@cox.net.