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May 10, 20234 min read
The Failure of Old Understandings and the Return to Foundational Texts
Authored by the Rev. Clelia Pinza-Garrity, LCSW “…I am convinced that if the community of faith loses touch with its Scriptures, it loses...
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May 10, 20232 min read
Standing Committee: Honored to Serve
When Bishop Russell asked me to serve as his appointee on the Standing Committee, my first response was, “But I don’t know anything about...
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May 10, 20232 min read
School for Ministry update
It has been six years since our local formation began as the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast School for Ministry. In 2020, we...
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May 10, 20232 min read
Meghan Johnson joins diocesan staff as youth coordinator
Hey everyone! My name is Meghan Johnson and Bishop Russell has invited me to be the youth coordinator for the diocese. I’m so honored to...
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Apr 12, 20235 min read
Meet Our Six New Deacons!
On Saturday, March 25, Bishop Russell ordained six ordinands to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Christ Church Cathedral in Mobile. Deacon...
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Apr 9, 20231 min read
2023 Easter Message
The Rev. Lydia Knizley Johnson, Canon Missioner for Development, dives into the Gospel of Matthew and explores the conflicting emotions...
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Apr 3, 20231 min read
Bishop Russell - Sabbatical Message
Dear friends, As we walk again the journey of Holy Week, I am beginning my three-month walkabout, better known as a sabbatical. By the...
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Mar 22, 20232 min read
The Commission on Racial Justice & Reconciliation selected as grant administrators
The Commission on Racial Justice & Reconciliation selected by the Alabama Poet Laureate to be the administrator of a grant to promote...
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Mar 8, 20233 min read
The Celebration of the Musical Arts at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
In a joyous coincidence, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Brewton, Alabama, has been promoting the theme of the 52nd Annual Diocesan...
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Mar 4, 20231 min read
2023 Annual Diocesan Convention Summary
Held March 3-4, 2023, at the University of West Florida Conference Center. Hosted by Holy Trinity, Pensacola; St. Cyprian's, Pensacola;...
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Feb 8, 20233 min read
Bishop Russell Announces Sabbatical
Dear people of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give...
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