Upcoming Events
Holy Trinity, Clemson, to present"Who Are We? Anglican Identity in the 21st Century," November 2-3
“Who are We? Anglican Identity in the 21st Century” is a free program that will be presented at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 193 Old Greenville Hwy in Clemson, on 2 and 3 November.
The Rev. Thomas Davis, who is the Emeritus Rector of Holy Trinity, will present the five-part program, beginning at 7:45 on Friday evening, November 2, and continuing on Saturday until 4:00 in the afternoon.
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Dining with Henry, November 2! |
The lectures are free of charge. An optional “Henry VIII” dinner will be available Friday evening before the program at a cost of $10.00. Saturday lunch is available for $5.00.
Registration: Please send or telephone your name, address, and email address to Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish, 193 Old Greenville Hwy., Clemson, SC 29631-1335 (864.654.5071). Please indicate whether you would like the dinner on Friday evening (at 6:30) and Saturday lunch. Payment may be by check or at the door.
We plan to use a microphone to aid those who may be hard of hearing. For questions or additional information, contact Giles Carter at 864.653.5513 or at gilesc@mindspring.com. Or contact Carolyn Wheeler at 864.654.5071 or at cwheeler@holytrinityclemson.org.
Complete conference info, including session topics, is available here.
St. James Center for Spiritual Development to offer Women’s Retreat on Hildegard of Bingen, November 2-3
On November 2 and 3, at the BonClarken Center in Flat Rock, NC, the
St. James [Greenville] Center for Spiritual Development will offer a Women’s Retreat
on Hildegard of Bingen. 
Hildegard of Bingen, prophetess of the Rhine, exemplified the life of the contemplative Christian in action. From a young age she experienced a passionate connection and devotion to God. Her mystical visions guided her considerable energy and creativity until her death at the age of 82. During her life, this charismatic woman founded two convents, wrote works of theology, cosmology, medicinal healing; composed celestial works of music; painted representations of her many visions; fought for church reform; and provided spiritual counsel to nobles, bishops, and kings. When asked how she managed to do all these tasks, she replied that she was but a “feather on the breath of God.”
Retreat leaderChelsea Wakefield, LCSW, is a lifelong spiritual pilgrim, soulful psychotherapist, spiritual director, and retreat leader. She has a gift for facilitating others in the process of developing an ear for “the voice of God” within them, and tapping into the wellsprings of unique calling, wholeness and creativity that energize real service to God. Check out the poster here.
To register: retreats@stjamesgreenville.org; more info: http://stjamesspiritualitycenter.org.
St. George's, Anderson, invites YOU to a 20th anniversary celebration, November 11
St. George’s Episcopal Church, Anderson, is joyfully celebrating
its 20th anniversary! You are cordially invited to the festivities
being held on November11, 2007. We will celebrate Holy Eucharist at
10:30 with a barbecue to follow. Please come and share your
memories. Find us at 2206 E. Greenville Street, Anderson, SC
29621, 864.224.1104,
stgeorgee@bellsouth.net.
St. David’s, Columbia, to host fall bazaar, November 17
St. David’s, Columbia, 605 Polo Road., will host a bazaar at the
church in Northeast Richland County from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday,
Nov. 17.
Everything will be homemade by the church members and friends. A new
menu of home- baked foods and frozen casseroles will be offered
along with canned foods; sewing, needlework and crafts. Yard and
garden items and holiday crafts will be available.
Breakfast and lunch also will be available, and a Grand Southern Tea
Room will be open. Raffle items include 2 airline tickets anywhere
in the continental US on Delta Airlines, $150 gas powered leaf
blower, and a handmade wine rack.
Firefighters from Columbia Fire Station #24 will be bringing their
truck and providing information on home fire safety.
Admission is free. For more information, contact the church at
803.736.0866.
Millennium Development Goals (MDG)—events coming up
From the Episcopal Policy Network (EPPN)
Stand–Up and Speak Out - Against Poverty and for the MDGs:
November 16 & 17
Last year Episcopalians across the country took part in setting a
Guinness World Record by Standing-Up to Fight Poverty. This year the
organizers want to exceed the 23.5 million who Stood Up last year.
Your church can take part—learn more at:
standagainstpoverty.org.
MDG Sunday
The 2006 General Convention set the last Sunday after Pentecost as
"ONE Sunday" for the Episcopal Church. If you don't have the
liturgical calendar superimposed on your day planner – that date is November 25. Get it on your church calendar.
Samples of services, prayers, bulletin inserts and more will be
available in the
coming weeks. Be sure to stay in touch with the
EPPN Web site.
Episcopal Forum of SC to present conference, November 3
The
Episcopal Forum of South Carolina will sponsor a conference November
3, from 8:30 a.m. till 4:00 p.m., at Middleton Place Conference
Center in Charleston. Speakers will include: Ms. Bonnie Anderson,
president of the House of Deputies; The Rev. Sally Johnson,
chancellor to the president of the House of Deputies; and The Rev.
Frank Wade, well-known speaker and consultant and former rector of
St. Alban’s, Washington, DC.
The goal of this conference is to connect Episcopalians with The
Episcopal Church nationally. Join us to be more informed about and
connected to The Episcopal Church during these challenging times.
The mission of The Episcopal Forum of South Carolina is to preserve unity with diversity in the Diocese of South Carolina and within The Episcopal Church, through the inclusion of a broad range of Scriptural understandings, and by upholding the democratic actions of its Constitution and Canons, conventions and elected leadership.
More information and conference registration: http://www.episcopalforumofsc.org/conferences.html
Advent at Augusta's Convent of St Helena
December 7-9 – Lo, God Comes! an Advent silent retreat with the Rt. Rev. Charles F Duvall, retired Bishop of the Diocese of Central Gulf Coast. Advent is traditionally a time to consider the first and second comings of Christ. Yet God comes into the history of planet earth and its creatures in other ways as well. Using the narratives of Scripture and the experiences of people of faith, Bishop Duvall will look at many of the ways God comes into the world. The weekend will be structured around four presentations: God coming as creator, coming through a family of faith, coming in person as Jesus, and coming through each of us..
Charles Duvall, a South Carolina native and Columbia resident, emphasized the teaching office while serving as bishop, and he continues to teach and preach on congregational, diocesan, and national levels. Tapes of his Bible stories interpreted for the modern ear have been recorded by the Episcopal Media Center in Atlanta. When the sisters remarked on his wonderful smile, Bishop Duvall replied, "Everyone's looks are enhanced by a smile; and I smile a lot as there is a lot of joy in Christianity."
All programs are $160 for full weekends including meals and lodging. Some scholarship funding is available.
For more information, contact the Episcopal Convent of St Helena by phone at 706-798-5201, email augustaconvent@comcast.net. Online at www.osh.org.