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Recently Added News
Bishop Lawrence Announces Upcoming Gatherings with Clergy
Clergy: We need counts for all of the following gatherings. If you will be attending, please follow the link to sign up or let Randy McPhail know you'll be attending.
Clergy Day, September 11
Bishop Lawrence has scheduled a Post-Lambeth Clergy Day for Thursday, September 11, at St. Paul’s, Summerville. The gathering will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude after lunch. Read more and reserve your spot.
Clergy Prayer Summit, October 26-28
The Bishop has scheduled a Clergy Prayer Summit at St. Christopher’s October 26-28. Because St. Christopher’s can only accommodate 75 people this gathering is limited to active priests in full-time parish ministry within the diocese. This will be a time to gather and seek God’s blessing on our parishes and ministries. Read more and register.
Lift Every Voice: Recognizing the Reality, A Time with African-American Clergy and Leaders, September 6
The Black clergy of the diocese and Bishop Lawrence will gather for a seminar for our African-American congregations on Saturday, September 6 at the Cathedral Parish Hall. The seminar entitled “Lift Every Voice: Recognizing the Reality” is planned for vestry persons and lay leaders in our African-American congregations. Read more and reserve your space.
The Deacons' Gathering, September 12-13
The deacons of the diocese will gather for an overnight at St. Christopher’s September 12 through lunch on the 13. That will be a time for mutually strengthening conversations, teaching and sharing. Please let the Diocesan Office know if you will be attending by either e-mailing Randy McPhail or calling her at 843-722-4075.
New Job Openings
Part-Time Bookkeeper Sought for Christ Church, Mt. Pleasant
Christ Church, Mt. Pleasant is seeking part-time bookkeeper with general accounting experience in accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliation, end of year procedures, and payroll. Human resources experience will be plus. If interested, please email your resume to cdougherty@christchurch.org Date Posted: August 26, 2008.
Praise Team Leader Sought for St. Paul's, Summerville
St. Paul's in Summerville is searching for a permanent, part-time Rector's Assistant for Music. The ideal candidate is an experienced and enthusiastic music leader who has a relationship with Christ and will create an environment of authentic praise and worship for our contemporary services. This is a salaried position. Read more about this position. View additional diocesan Job Listings.
Praise Team Musician, St. Philip's, Charleston
St. Philip’s Church, Charleston, is seeking a musician for it’s newly formed Wednesday night Prayer and Praise service. The person in question will be responsible for forming a small ensemble of volunteers to assist in leading the service music. The music will include contemporized hymnody as well as contemporary praise music. This is a paid, part-time position. The service’s starting date will be determined after the musician is on board. Inquiries may be sent to The Rev. David Dubay or call him at the church office 843-722-7734.
Diocesan News
Be Still and Know God
St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center Offers Quarterly Retreats, Beginning October 5-7
Join us for three days and two nights as we help you to slow down, take a deep breath, come into the Lord’s presence and hear Him speak. There will be worship and short teachings each day, soaking prayer and lots of quiet time for listening, personal reflection and prayer. These retreats will be led by various St. Christopher staff along with trained leaders from St. Andrews in Mt. Pleasant for soaking prayer. Read more.
The August/September Issue of the Jubilate Deo is now online
Safeguarding God's Children
The Diocesan Policy for Safeguarding God's Children can now be downloaded from our site for study and review. View Safeguarding God's Children
Save the Date for the Diocesan Leadership Conference: May 31-June 2
Upcoming Events
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, St. Paul's Church, Summerville, August 24/August 28
St. Paul's, Summerville is offering the 13-week Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Course on Sunday and Thursday nights. Already over 200 people have signed up. There's still time to do so, visit St. Paul's Church.
Back to School Musical Concert, St. Andrew’s Mission Church, August 24
St. Andrew’s Mission Church Youth Choir, in Charleston, will host a “Back to School Musical Concert at 4:30 p.m. featuring youth choirs, praise dance groups, mime groups from various church in the community. Admission is free. For information call 843-763-8772.
Organ Consecration and Concert, St. Stephen's Church, St. Stephen's, August 27
St. Stephen's Church in St. Stephen’s is having an Organ Consecration and Concert Wednesday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. featuring their newly acquired Allen Organ. Local artists, George Hiatt, organist, Helen Greenfield, cello, and Jessica Grace Chapman, soloist, will be performing. Admission is free. A reception will follow. Visit St. Stephen’s website for directions.
Christian Musicians Workshop with Robin Mark (Upper Diocese), August 30
Join with other Christian musicians in a workshop at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church in Aiken, SC (in the upper diocese). Robin Mark is the author of “Days of Elijah,” “Revival,” and many other award-winning titles. Visit www.stthaddeus.org to learn more.
The Rev. Ken Weldon Installed as Rector, St. John's, Florence, September 10
The Rev. Ken Weldon will be installed as the Rector of St. John's in Florence at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10. All are welcome.
Upcoming Calendar
Clergy Day, September 11
Deacon's Overnight, September 12-13
Bishop Gadsden Habitat for Humanity Dinners, September 13
Momentum in Santee, September 18
Caregivers’ Retreat, September 19-20
Recovery Sunday Celebration, The Chapel of Ease, McClellanville, September 21
St. Bartholomew’s to Host Eucharistic Workshop, September 27
“Be Still and Know God” A Contemplative Retreat, October 5-7
Clergy Spouse Conference, October 10-11
Pastoral Crisis Intervention Training, October 20-24
Bishop Gadsden Sponsors Drayton Hall Oyster Roast, October 25
Clergy Prayer Summit, October 26-28
Harvest Festival Hosted by Grace Church Flower Guild, October 29-November 2
Day of Healing Prayer, St. Michael’s Church, Charleston, November 1
Read more about each of these and view all upcoming events.
To submit an event to this list e-mail Joy Hunter.
