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A Season of Renewal: Nominations Sought for The Committee to Review the Terminology and Canons of the Diocese At the 55th Annual Convention of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, the Convention adopted a resolution establishing a Committee to Review the Terminology and Canons of the Diocese. This resolution invites us into a season of prayerful renewal—an opportunity to reflect on how our governing documents serve the mission to which Christ calls us.   The Canons of the D

One of the highlights of the 55th Annual Diocesan Convention was a new liturgy developed especially for the convention, entitled "Walking the Way of Creation," which was held outside on the beach and concurrently inside in the main convention meeting room. The outside event ended at the shoreline near sunset. The diocesan Youth Delegation led the indoor Way of Creation! Many participants indicated that they wish to use the Way of Creation at their own churches, perhaps for E

Held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach and hosted by St. Francis of Assisi, Gulf Breeze, February 27-28, 2026 Theme: Let There Be Light Main Convention Page: www.diocgc.org/2026-diocesan-convention Convention Materials Convention Booklet Worship Bulletin Walking the Way of Creation Liturgy Reports to Convention Bishop's Address Download text version Presentations to the Convention Written reports of the oral presentations by the various agencies and organizations will be publi

55 th ANNUAL DIOCESAN CONVENTION BISHOP’S ADDRESS THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST THE RT. REV. J. RUSSELL KENDRICK 27 February 2026     Good morning. So I was told some time ago that a homily was a short sermon. This is not going to be a homily, but I promise it will not be longer than 1 hour and 47 minutes.   This is my eleventh address as your bishop. Eleven years. Years that have included hurricanes, a global pandemic, institutional strain, and now a polit

Authored by The Rev. Clelia Pinza-Garrity, LCSW Since October 7, 2023, I have witnessed with profound dismay and deep sadness the progressive destruction of the Gaza Strip and the shocking death of a staggering 64,000 children, including at least 1,000 babies. Overall, out of the approximately 2.2 million people living in the Gaza Strip in July 2023, an estimated 67,075 people have been killed and169,430 injured. Early in the war, I registered for as many Zoom interviews with

Complete Study Material Packet Below are the individual documents included in the Study Material for the 55th Annual Diocesan Convention. All delegates should review the Study Material in its entirety prior to the convention. Should you have any questions, please contact Jenn Roberts at jenn@diocgc.org . Printed Materials will be available at the convention. Study Material Bishop's Memo and Important Details Schedule of Events and Convention Agenda Youth, Lay, and Alternate D

by Kris Branch, member of Church of the Good Shepherd, Mobile Pictured: Front Row (L-R) – Georgia Kennedy, Louise Butler, Daisy Branch, Julie Cox, Ykenna Edwards, Dr. Angenia Clark, Joan Duggins, Vera Finley. Second Row –(L-R) Kris Branch, Angelica Howard, Andrew Howard, Elizabeth Schlosser, Rev. Ken Cumbie, Tyra Lancaster, Rodney Duggins. Photographer – Mr. Edward Brewster Each Sunday during the month of February, Good Shepherd joyfully celebrates Black History Month by hon

Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, Greenville, AL Rev. Linda Suzanne C. Borgen In Genesis 1:14 God said, “Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to separate the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons and for days and years…” God created a seasonal rhythm as one of His first acts of creation. As part of God’s creation, we participate in this rhythm, and as followers of Jesus, we observe seasons through the symbols of our worship as we remember the seasons of

Download the liturgy In a pastoral message  given at the end of January, Bishop Russell called for prayerful discernment, asking individuals and congregations to observe an hour of prayer on Monday, February 2, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. This video is the recording of the online prayer vigil offered by Bishop Russell and diocesan staff members.

By Joe McDaniel, Jr. and Valerie Mitchell, co-chairs of the Commission on Racial Justice and Reconciliation of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast February’s designation as Black History Month invites intentional reflection and celebration. As the interracial co-chairs of the Diocese’s Commission on Racial Justice and Reconciliation, we offer our perspectives on why Black history must be honored. While our viewpoints are shaped by our respective backgrounds – Vale

The 2026 Pre-Convention Meeting was held on Zoom on Sunday, February 1. Presentation slides