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Three grants awarded for new missional initiatives in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
The season after Pentecost, often referred to as “ordinary time,” celebrates the reality that God is at work in the world and in the...
The Rev. Kammy Young
May 23, 20184 min read
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Diva Statements and Becoming a Butterfly
Each April, the women of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Pensacola are invited for a weekend retreat at Beckwith Camp and...
Sarah Elizabeth McCarren, St Christopher's
May 23, 20183 min read
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Five Seminarians Ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons
From left to right: Joshua Woods, Alice Sawyer, Ryan Currie, Bishop Russell, Sara Phillips, and Forbes Sirmon. Photo credit: Cindy...
Staff Post
May 9, 20182 min read
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The Role of Laity in the Church
We learn in Sunday school and confirmation classes that the ministers of the Church are the laity (lay persons in the Book of Common...
Eugene Johnston | Commission on Ministry member
May 9, 20182 min read
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Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 21-28
"It is our turn to write the next chapter of the Apostles for that is who we are called to be. I am deeply grateful for your journey with...
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May 9, 20181 min read
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Camp Beckwith is Our Glue
Ninety years ago, the heirs of Bishop C.M. Beckwith donated a 40 acre tract of land adjacent to Weeks Bay (near Fairhope, AL) to the...
Leo Cyr, St. Francis, Gulf Breeze
May 8, 20182 min read
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Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 16-21
"How would you talk to someone about Jesus who has never been to church or has no religious background?" Bishop Russell reflects on Acts...
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May 2, 20181 min read
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Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 13-16
"Who are the actors who have been a part of your own faith adventure? More specifically, who is your Barnabas? Your encourager? Who has...
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Apr 25, 20181 min read
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A Reflection on March For Our Lives
On Saturday, March 24, members of the Pensacola and surrounding communities came together to march in remembrance of those students...
Elizabeth MacWhinnie, Morgan Phares
Apr 25, 20182 min read
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Being a Deacon in Today's World
Deacons are an ancient, scripturally founded order in the church. Deacons are not secondary, dependent, or incomplete. Working directly...
The Rev. Deacon Clelia P. Garrity
Apr 25, 20182 min read
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Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 10-13
"As we are now about half way through the Book of Acts, I encourage you to look back over these first 12 chapters and think about all the...
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Apr 19, 20181 min read
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