Opportunities

Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast reports on the oil spill

From a colleague in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast

Volunteers are being mobilized now and are pre-cleaning the beaches. Central Gulf Coast's episcopal camp is located on Weeks Bay (Beckwith Camp and Conference Center), where efforts are being made to stop the oil from entering the estuary.

The following articles offer volunteer opportunities and news updates:

http://blog.al.com/live/2010/05/post_58.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter


http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=121646667846792

Prayer for the Gulf of Mexico, by the Rev. Canon Beverly Gibson, Sub-Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile, adapted from the Prayer for the Conservation of Natural Resources, BCP, p. 827.

We pray today for the preservation of our natural environment, especially the Gulf of Mexico and the lands and waters it touches: Guide those who labor to contain the oil that endangers the creatures of sea and land; Strengthen those who work to protect them; Have mercy on those whose livelihoods will suffer; Forgive us for our carelessness in using the resources of nature, and give us wisdom and reverence so to manage them in the future, that no one may suffer from our abuse of them, and that generations yet to come may continue to praise you for your bounty; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Francis of Assisi, Chapin, seeks part-time youth director

St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church is seeking an energetic person to lead its Youth Ministry.

The Church is looking for an inspiring and motivating person, who leads by example, to direct the Spiritual formation of youth through program and education, including planning and organizing, budgeting and recruiting volunteer help.

This part-time position requires approximately 20-23.5 hours per week, including some evening work and regular attendance at St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday mornings. Involvement in additional youth-centered events will be essential part of this ministry.

Download a job description and contact information.

St. Peter's, Greenville, needs VBS music leader

St. Peter's, Greenville, is planning an evening VBS for the week of July 19 and is in need of a music leader—a dynamic musician (for a modest fee) who can teach the kids new songs and get them excited about music.

If you're interested, or know someone who might be, please contact Erika Spinelli, 864.346.7492.  

Get ready for summer at Gravatt

Registration for camp is under way online. Questions about Camp Gravatt should be directed to Hope Spruell, Camp Director.