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Eucharistic Visitor training days at Church of the Cross, Columbia, February 27

Training for Eucharistic Visitors will be offered at Church of the Cross, Columbia, on Saturday, February 27. Please contact the church for additional information, 803.238.0206. Please note that in order to serve as a Eucharistic Visitor Safe Church Training is also required. Contact Roslyn Hook, 803.771.7800,  at Diocesan House for information on scheduled Safe Church Trainings.

Grace, Camden, to offer Lenten series on transformation, February 24-March 24

Grace Church, Camden, will offer a Wednesday evening  Lenten lecture series on the theme of transformation,  February 24 - March 24. Each session begins at 6:30 p.m. with a light supper, and childcare is available. Topics and guest speakers are as follows:

February 24: The Rev. Dr. Virginia Barfield, Dean, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia. Topic: Forgiveness.

March 3: The Rev. Charles Duvall, Bishop Retired, Diocese of Central Gulf Coast. Topic: Guilt/Shame.

March 10: The Rev. Eugene C. Rollins, Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church. Topic: Joy.

March 17: The Rev. Dr. Philip Whitehead, Rector Emeritus, St. Michael & All Angels', Columbia. Topic: Anger.

March 24: Amy Montanez, D. Min. Topic: Surrender

Download the flyer for more info and speaker bios. Please call Grace Church to reserve a seat for dinner,803.432.7621.

Free Winter/Spring Concert Series at Still Hopes, West Columbia, begins February 25

The free Winter/Spring Concert Series at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community in West Columbia will begin on Thursday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m. The complete schedule is as follows.

All concerts are held in the Susan G. Robinson Garden Room. A reception will be held following each evening concert.

For more information contact: Sherry French, Director, Activity Services, Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community, 803.739.5015, sfrench@stillhopes.org.  

St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo, to host Lenten Quiet Day February 27

The St. Mary Magdalene Chapter of the Daughters of the King at St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo, will host a Lenten Quiet Day on Saturday, February 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Please call Donna Newton (803.407.0879) or the church office (803.732.0153) to register.

The program for the day is "Art as Innerwork: Kinesthetic Spirituality," led by Mary How and Carrie Graves. This experiential workshop will use finger painting as a method of prayer and meditation and will also explore how bringing mindfulness techniques to your art can enhance your creative process, allowing for a deeper connection in prayer.

Mary How, MA, ATR-BC is an art therapist specializing in the treatment of survivors of trauma and people living with mental illness. Her experience includes teaching mindfulness techniques, helping others heal from the past, and uncovering the creative spirit that lives inside each of us. She believes her greatest gift is inspiring others to embrace their own creativity while uncovering blocks to the creative process.

Carrie Graves is a lifelong Episcopalian and graduate of the Sewanee School of Theology's Education for Ministry program. She is the director of Trinity Cathedral Bookstore in Columbia, as well as office manager of a psychotherapy and spiritual direction practice in Columbia. Her experience includes co-mentoring the Education for Ministry program at St. Martin's-In-The-Fields, Columbia, and attending the Haden Institute's Summer Dream Conference annually since 2003. Believing that inner work is essential to the soul's journey, she is passionate about bringing dream work, creativity, and theological education into church life to help others understand, develop, and live honoring the Christ within themselves and others.  

St. Timothy's, Columbia, Daughters of the King to sponsor Lenten Quiet Day February 27

The Mary & Martha of Bethany Chapter of the Daughters of the King at St. Timothy’s, Columbia (900 Calhoun Street), will sponsor its 12th Annual Lenten Quiet Day, "Praying with the Saints," on Saturday, February 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Beverly Ingram leads the program about prayer and saints, including St. Francis, Julian of Norwich, Benedict, Teresa of Avila, and others. Lent is a time for reflection, introspection, and spiritual growth. This Quiet Day can be an important part of our spiritual discipline for Lent.

The $10.00 fee provides a continental breakfast and a box lunch. Vegetarian lunches are available. Registration deadline is Monday, February 22. For more information, please contact the church at 803.765.1519 or e-mail daughters@sainttimothyscolumbia.com. Download a registration form.  

Grace, Anderson, Lenten Lunchtime Concerts begin March 4

Centering Prayer workshop, March 20, at Grace, Camden

Grace Church, Camden, is sponsoring a Centering Prayer Workshop, led by the Rev. Tom Ward, on March 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop will serve both as an introduction to Centering Prayer for those who know nothing of this practice and as a refresher course for those who have been praying this way for some time. Four Conferences give shape to the day: Prayer as Relationship, the Method of Centering Prayer, the Place of “Thoughts” in Centering Prayer, and Centering Prayer and the Fruits of the Spirit. Two sessions of Centering Prayer are part of the design.

The Rev. Tom Ward been an Episcopal priest for over thirty years, serving parishes in Mississippi and Tennessee; from 1994 through 2005, he was University Chaplain at Sewanee, the University of the South (the one university owned and operated by the Episcopal Church in this country). Tom now focuses on the contemplative dimension of the gospel, teaching centering prayer and leading retreats. He has a special interest in fostering this practice in local congregations in general and in Episcopal parishes in particular. For the past fifteen years Tom has worked closely with Thomas Keating and Contemplative Outreach Ltd, a network which seeks to foster contemplation.

For more information or to register, please contact the church, 803.432.7621, or download the flyer. Registration deadline is March 15.  

St. Mary's to present one-man play on the life and ministry of Paul, March 21

At 7 p.m. on March 21, at St. Mary’s, Columbia, assistant rector the Rev. George Roberts will perform his one-man show on the life and ministry of Paul entitled Blessed: An Expression of Faith. The play is approximately forty-five minutes in length and covers much of Paul’s life in flashback, from his persecution of the Church through his conversion to his final journey to Rome as prisoner, before being martyred. Roberts, before entering Holy Orders, was a theatre educator, most recently at the University of South Carolina Upstate. He has been acting professionally since 1990.

The performance is being sponsored by the Christian Formation Ministry at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. A light soup and muffin supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with the performance following. All are invited. Donations will go to the EYC of St. Mary’s planned mission trip, summer of 2011. St. Mary’s is located at 170 St. Andrews Road, Columbia. Please call 803.798.2776 for directions.
 

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).

Trinity Cathedral to sponsor couples' workshop, March 27

"The Relationship Project: A Day to Invenst in a Healthy, Vibrant, Conscious Connection"

Trinity Cathedral is sponsoring a fun and exciting opportunity for couples! On Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bonnie Montgomery, Ph. D.,  from St. John’s, Columbia, and Amy Sander Montanez, D.Min, from Trinity Cathedral will lead couples in a day-long workshop exploring the keys to positive, successful relationships.

Couples will take the PeopleMap personality inventory which is designed to increase self-awareness and awareness of one’s partner, and to foster productive communication. Following this, couples will learn research-based habits that create and support successful relationships.

Both Bonnie and Amy have been in private practice for over twenty-five years and have extensive experience in working with couples. The cost for the day, $125 per couple, includes tuition, morning coffee, and lunch. You can have a lot of fun while gaining tools that will increase the health of your relationship. This workshop is not therapy and is not designed for couples in crisis.

To register, please mail your check for $125, made out to Trinity Cathedral and marked at the bottom for Couples' Workshop, along with your names and a phone number by March 21. Trinity Cathedral’s address is 1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201. If you have any questions, please call 803.254.5650 and ask for Amy or Carrie. This workshop will be limited to 25 couples so register early!  

Ninth annual Kanuga retreat exploring spiritual link with photography, April 25-30

Explore a spiritual link with photography amid the Blue Ridge Mountains in spring bloom during the ninth annual Kanuga Photography Retreat April 25-30.

Students can examine the close-up world of macro photography, learn to use color like a painter, combine photography with hiking, “see the holy” and transform those insights into digital photographs or explore documentary photography in natural light.

Students will get hands-on lessons from professional photographers Kathy Eyster of Missoula, Montana.; Lydia Goetze of Southwest Harbor, Maine; Jon Kral of Boone, North Carolina.; Robin Smith of Columbia, South Carolina; and Beth Reynolds and Thom Burden of Northfield, Massachusetts. The Rev. Janet Tarbox of Edgefield, South Carolina, will serve as chaplain.

Participants pick one instructor to study with for the week. Class size is limited for individual instruction and lessons can be tailored to all levels of experience. Evening programs allow photographers to network and learn from other instructors.

For more information, visit www.kanuga.org or call 828.692.9136.  

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.

Questions about Camp Gravatt should be directed to Hope Spruell, Camp Director.

Gravatt Bassmaster Fishing Tournament coming up July 31

Sign up your two-person team for the first annual Gravatt Bassmaster Fishing Tournament. This event is a family-friendly so take this opportunity to share the outdoors with youth you care about. Choose to fish from the bank, from a Gravatt canoe, or your own canoe, or you may bring your own boat (trolling motors only). This tournament will be catch and release only. Awards will given in many exciting categories. Download the flyer with more info and registration form.

Register early as space will fill up quickly. Keep up-to-date with tournament news at www.bishopgravatt.org or on the Gravatt Environmental Education Program Facebook Fan Page.
 

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.

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