06/25/2008
So Sing a Song to Iona
By The Rev. Debo Dykes
So Sing a Song of Iona
Iona is said to be a “thin” place where the Divine consumes one’s heart and soul with a vision of immense longing. This past month, I shared a journey into the mystery and history of this small island, a gem in the frigid waters of the Irish Sea, with six women sojourners, all seeking the divine feminine, the vera icona, “true image” of God.
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06/18/2008
Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North
By Anti-Racisim Committee
We would like you to be aware of an important television movie entitled Traces of the Trade scheduled to air on the PBS award-winning independent documentary series P.O.V. on Tuesday, June 24 at 9 p.m. Central Time Zone...
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06/16/2008
A Most Interesting Gathering of Leaders
By The Rev. Debo Dykes
During the first week of April, a group of bishops, priests, and lay persons were invited to take part in a national Gathering of Leaders conference.
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06/16/2008
NAAD: Lifelong Learning for Lifelong Learners
By The Rev. Debo Dykes
North American Association for the Deaconate (NAAD) offers
Lifelong Learning for Lifelong Learners
An international list of archdeacons, deacons, priests, and lay persons gathered at The Duncan M. Gray Camp & Conference Center during the days of April 17, 18, 19, and 20, to share. . .
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06/16/2008
Clergy Pastoral Training for Gay & Lesbian Persons
By The Rev. Debo Dykes
"Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us." (POP - CPT Worship Booklet, 2008)
The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi and The Diocesan Committee on Ministry with Gay and Lesbian Persons sponsored a clergy pastoral training course ...
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06/02/2008
GOV. WM. WINTER TO TALK AT MEDGAR EVERS COMMEM.
By The Rev. Chuck Culpepper
Four Jackson-area Episcopal churches are joining together to commemorate the life of Medgar Evers in a service of Racial Reconciliation at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. The service to be held at All Saints’ Church is the result of the combined efforts of All Saints’, St. Mark’s, St. Christopher’s, and St. Alexis'.
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04/25/2008
Rogation Sunday - April 27, 2008
By Emily Everett
Information for clergy regarding the Rogation Sunday services will be continuously updated on our Environmental Stewardship web page.
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04/22/2008
Tornado Relief Benefit Concert
By Emily Everett
A Tornado Relief Benefit Concert will be held Friday April 25th from 6-9 p.m. at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 5400 Old Canton Road in Jackson. Bands featured are...
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04/22/2008
Good Shepherd preps to celebrate 150th Anniverary
By Emily Everett
The Church of the Good Shepherd, 109 West Claiborn, Terry, Mississippi, will hold its 150th anniversary celebration on June 8, 2008. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. followed by a dinner on the grounds at 11:30 a.m.
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04/22/2008
Commemorating the Life of Medgar Evers
By Emily Everett
All Saints, St. Mark's, St. Christopher's, and St. Alexis of Jackson, MS are hosting a Commemoration of the Life of Medgar Evers at...
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