    Upcoming Events
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Safe Church Training, June 18
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
St. Mary's, Columbia
To register, contact The Rev. George Roberts, 803-798-2776.
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Lay Eucharistic Visitor Training, June, 18
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
St. Mary's, Columbia
To register, contact The Rev. George Roberts, 803-798-2776.
If you would like to schedule a training in your congregation, convocation, or institution, please contact Ms. Roslyn Hook, 803.771.7800 x 106.
Bookmark the continuing education calendar and check back often for more training opportunities!
Upcoming retreats at the Snail's Pace
Journey of the Heroine/Hero
June 24-26th
 Sometimes our lives seem utterly chaotic convulsions and our days no more than random collection of dots which do not appear to connect in any meaningful pattern. However, throughout the long march of human history and story, pattern has emerged. Some people call it the Great Story, others the monomyth or voyage of the heroine-hero. Whatever name we may use, there is comfort in knowing that our lives too share meaning and order with the greatest and the least.
During this weekend the participants will first learn the stages of the great journey through an introductory exercise in guided imagery on Friday evening. Throughout the day on Saturday each phase of the journey will be explored in greater depth through readings from contemporary short stories and personal journaling.
Our companions in our travels will become familiar friends like Flannery O'Connor, Frederick Buechner, Annie Dillard, Alice Walker, John Updike and others. On Sunday morning the weekend will conclude with a worship experience in which we explore the spiritual implications of our travels and the deepening of our discipleship. If you are feeling the itch of wanderlust this spring and long to go on pilgrimage, please join us!
Deadline to register is Friday, June 3rd.
July 22-24, 2011 Creativity Weekend Retreat with Melissa Bailes. Time set apart to play and explore creativity through fun projects, journaling, and guided meditations. Open yourself up to the possibilities and God's direction in your art and your everyday life. Overnight guest $225.00; Commuter $100.00.
Deadline to register is Friday, July 1.
September 2-4, 2011 Individuals Experience some time at "a snail's pace." Saturday morning meditation; spiritual direction offered. Overnight guest $160.00.
Deadline to register is Friday, August 12.
September 16-18, 2011 Dreams--A Way to Listen to God Retreat with Janet Atkins. In Holy Scripture, God used dreams to communicate with great men and women. Today, we can also listen to God through our dreams. Janet will guide retreatants in a dream circle and demonstrate the use of several techniques to get the most out of dream work. Janet is a spiritual director; she serves as a committed presence witnessing to God's grace in the lives of spiritual seekers. Overnight guest $225.00; Commuter $100.00.
Deadline to register is Friday, August 26.
For more information about retreat offerings at The Snail's Pace, please visit www.snailspace.org or call 828.749.3851.
St. Simon and St. Jude, Irmo presents a free concert by Bahamian choral group, Bel Canto, June 3
South Carolina Station Airtime
- WKDK 1240 AM: Newberry,
8:30 AM Sunday, June 5
- WISW 1320: West Columbia/Gaston,
6:00 AM Sunday, June 5
- Scheduled for web release at 12:00AM 05/31/2011
The Rev. Michael Sullivan, rector of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Ga., is the featured preacher June 5 on “Day 1,” the nationally syndicated radio program also accessible online at Day1.org. The program features a sermon by Sullivan along with interviews conducted by producer and host Peter Wallace.
Before coming to Holy Innocents’ two years ago, Sullivan was rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Lynchburg, Va. He earlier served as curate at Church of the Advent in Spartanburg, S.C., and Canon for Mission at Trinity Cathedral in Columbia, S.C.
His sermon for Ascension Sunday, based on Jesus’ “High Priestly Prayer” (John 17:1-11), is entitled “An Out-of-Order Lesson Calling Us to a New Day,” because the lesson looks back at events that occurred before Christ’s crucifixion. “The beauty of this out-of-order Gospel proclaiming the cross in the midst of our season of resurrection, the beauty comes raging back into our lives, right back into our calls when we hear Christ’s words once again,” Sullivan says. “On this side of the prayer, on this after-Easter day when we go back and listen once again, we hear the whole prayer and realize that what starts as Christ’s obedience to change ushers in our obedience to change.”
Sullivan is a graduate of Wofford College. Upon completion of his undergraduate degree, he accepted a James B. Duke Fellowship at Duke University, but after pursuing that program for a year, entered law school at the University of South Carolina, where he earned his law degree. During his practice of appellate law in Columbia, he discerned a call to priesthood and completed studies at the University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn., where he now serves as a member of the board of trustees.
Sullivan is the author of two books, “Windows into the Soul” and “Windows into the Light,” published by Morehouse. He also writes for numerous web sites and publications, and leads retreats on art and spirituality.
Formerly known as “The Protestant Hour,” “Day 1” has been broadcast every week for 66 years. It is currently distributed to more than 200 radio stations across America and overseas. “Day 1” is produced by the Alliance for Christian Media in cooperation with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, the Episcopal Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the United Church of Christ, the United Methodist Church, and other mainline denominations.
For more information, call toll free 888-411-Day-1 or check the program’s Web site, http://day1.org. To find a station near you, visit www.day1.org/stations.
Kairos 25th Anniversary Banquet, June 18
The Augusta State Medical Prison Kairos Family is sponsoring a 25th Anniversary Banquet to recognize twenty-five years of Kairos at the Augusta Correctional Medical Institution/ Augusta State Medical Prison (ACMI/ASMP).
The banquet will be held at the First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton Way Extension, Augusta, GA, on June 18 at 6 PM.
Many people have participated at KAIROS events at ACMI/ASMP over the years and they have been supplemented greatly by individuals who have come from the Outside Walk Communities. Until recently, before an individual could participate in Kairos he/she had to complete an outside walk. Now, Kairos is open to all who might be interested in becoming a part of the Kairos family.
If you are interested in attending this event, please contact Jim Schroeder at 706.860.6871 or Michael Phillips at 803.279.7743 for more information and to make reservations.
An observance of the Summer Solstice, June 21
 St. Michael and All Angels', Columbia invites you to join us in our
outdoor chapel on Tuesday, June 21 at 7pm as we observe the summer
solstice.
This will be a service of prayer and Thanksgiving for the abundance
of God's creation. As Christ's Body in our world we are stewards of this
great bounty.
We will gather to pray for the healing of our planet and for
the wisdom to care for it.
St. Michael and All Angels' is located at 6408 Bridgewood Rd, Columbia, SC, 29206. If you have any questions, please contact Kay Stricklin.
Benedictine
monks to lead monastic experience in Dallas
 The 14th annual multi-denominational Dallas Benedictine Monastic Experience will take place at The Catholic Conference Center in Dallas from Wednesday, June 22 to Sunday, June 26, 2011.
This monastic retreat is presented by The Friends of St. Benedict, Washington, D.C. and is open to both men and women, laity and clergy of all denominations. Participants will live on the campus of the center for five days, forming a temporary monastic community to experience the balanced way of life of The Rule of St. Benedict as it divides each day into private and group prayer, study, work, and leisure. Four Benedictine Offices (Lauds, Sext, Vespers, and Compline) will be chanted each day in English in Gregorian Chant. There will also be two classes each day on Benedictine spirituality. Please call 214-339-8483 (10 AM -10 PM in Dallas) or e-mail dallasbenedictine@yahoo.com for more information.
Download a poster to advertise this event in your congregation.
Basics of a Parish Capital Campaign Webinars
 As part of ECF's on-going effort to assist Episcopal congregations with their capital campaigns, we will be offering a free webinar for parish leaders: Basics of a Parish Capital Campaign. The webinar will provide a step-by-step understanding of the three phases: Discernment, Feasibility Study, and the Gifting Phase. There is only one type of parish capital campaign to undertake a successful one. This time-tested methodology has led hundreds of Episcopal parishes to successful efforts. Learn how to prepare for and execute a campaign for your church. All lay and clergy leadership are welcome to participate.
This webinar is being offered at no cost.
All you need to participate in one of our webinars is a computer (PC or Mac) with an internet connection and a telephone. If you have a headset and microphone, you can also participate over VOiP from your computer without the need to call in on the phone.
There is no charge to participate. Once you have registered, ECF will email you call-in instructions and instructional materials for the webinar.
If you have any questions, please email us or call Holly Bellows at 800-697-2858.
Upcoming events at the Convent of St. Helena
To view a complete listing of all events, including detailed workshop descriptions, please download this promotional brochure. To register for events, or make a reservation to stay at the convent, please call 706.78998.5201 x 1 or send an email to augstaconvent@comcast.net.
Upcoming Events (May and June)
- Wisdom of the Psalms
Friday, May 20 - Sunday, May 22
Program fee: $89
Registration deadline: May 13
- The Wisdom of the Enneagram
Saturday, May 28, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Program fee: $60
Registration deadline: May 25
- Health and Healing Toolbox
Saturday, June 4
Program fee:
$60
Registration deadline: May 28
- The Roman Experience
Saturday, June 11, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Program fee: $75 ($25 deposit is non-refundable/transferable)
Registration deadline: June 4
- Psyche and Spirit: The Inter-Relationship of Spiritual Direction and Psychotherapy
Friday, June 24 - Sunday, June 26
Program cost: $80
Registration deadline: June 26
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 6!
The Cursillo Council will host a Cursillo Leaders workshop at St. Mary's, Columbia. For more information or an offer to help, contact Marilyn Becker.
We have some great topics and speakers. You'll choose two of the following options:
- Sensitivity on the Weekend and in the Fourth Day
- Attracting Younger Adults to Cursillo
- Sponsorship is a Responsibility
- The Authentic Three Day Weekend
- Ministry of Presence Its Significance on the Weekend and for the Fourth
Stay tuned for more details!
Featuring David Flood,
Organist and Master of Choristers,
Canterbury Cathedral, England
It will be our distinct pleasure to welcome back David Flood as the clinician for the 23rd Annual Conference on Church Music Conference in August, 2011. As Master of Choristers and Organist David is responsible for daily music at Canterbury Cathedral, the mother church of the Anglican Communion. He also oversees all music for special occasions such as the enthronement of Archbishop Rowan Williams, the visit of Pope John Paul II, and the Lambeth Conference. Under David’s direction the Cathedral Choir has further advanced its national and international reputation.
David Flood’s superb and very accessible leadership of the Conference on Church Music is helpful, educational, and enjoyable for parish musicians whether they are choristers or choirmasters.
The Conference is a joint presentation of the Diocese of North Carolina and the Diocese of East Carolina. Click here to download the registration form.
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