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AID TO INMATE MOTHERS
is a prison mission project directed toward mothers in prison,
concerning visitation of their children. 207 Montgomery Street,
Montgomery, AL 36014, (334) 262-2245.
THE BISHOP’S GUILD,
formed in 1982 by the ECW of the Cathedral Church of the Advent,
includes the Birmingham ECW Convocation. Its primary function is to coordinate receptions held in conjunction
with the ordination of priests and other diocesan events held at the
Cathedral. Some funds are provided by the ECW of the Cathedral,
supplemented by donations from other parishes directly involved. If
your parish is among those attending a function at the Cathedral, your
participation is expected and is deeply appreciated. Contact the
Bishop’s Guild Chairman at The Cathedral Church of the Advent or the
Birmingham Convocation Coordinator.
CAMP McDOWELL
is the Camp and Conference Center for the Diocese of Alabama.
Located in Winston County, just off Ala 195, between Jasper and Double
Springs, it boasts beautiful woodlands, well-marked hiking trails and
Clear Creek for canoeing.
Alabama Folk School
at Camp McDowell
Need a Get Away?
Here's your chance. How would you like to spend time studying
your favorite craft or trade at a retreat center that features modern
accommodations as well as over a thousand acres of forests, canyons,
and waterfalls? Come join us for a week or weekend to
participate in any of the 40 classes ranging in everything from
pottery, weaving and woodcutting to dance, music, and printmaking
located near Poplar Springs, AL. Please check the website
http://www.campmcdowell.com/folkschool/index.htm and register today to secure your
spot. For more information, contact Danielle Dunbar at 205 563-9990
or
folkschool@campmcdowell.com. There's a rocking chair waiting
for you!
THE
CHURCH PERIODICAL CLUB
CURSILLO
is an ongoing Christian renewal movement
highlighted by a weekend experience at Camp McDowell, sponsored by the
diocese five times each year. Contact your Rector or visit the Cursillo
website at
http://www.alabamacursillo.org/.
ECW Prayers
ECW Mission
Statement
Education For Ministry
EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT,
815 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Applications for grants are
awarded twice a year with deadline to the diocese February 15.
Contact Judy Quick, the Diocesan Coordinator for ERD at
jgquick@bellsouth.net,
205-669-6862.
THE ORDER of the DAUGHTERS
of the
KING is an Order for
laywomen of the Episcopal Church. Every
member pledges herself to a
lifelong rule of prayer, service and personal evangelism, dedicated to
the extension of Christ’s kingdom and to strengthening the spiritual
life of her parish. Motto: “For His sake...I am but one, but I am one.
I cannot do everything, but I can do something, What I can do, I ought
to do. What I ought to do, by the grace of God I will do. Lord, what
will You have me do?” Read more...
HAITI - OUR
COMPANION DIOCESE. The Diocese of Haiti, and the Diocese of
Alabama officially entered into a companion relationship in January
2006, the goal of which is to support each other in ministry. We
will focus on the six churches in the Croix des Bouquets parish for
partnership in areas of education, healthcare, and potentially soil
conservation. For more information contact Companion Diocese
co-chairs Anne Kimzey (334) 834-2553,
hanahanford@yahoo.com
or The Rev. Deacon David Drachlis, (256) 881-9302.
KRIK? KRAK! A school lunch program for school children in
Crochu, Haiti sponsored by spouses of clergy in the Diocese of Alabama.
click here for more info and to donate online...
HAPPENING
is for young people. For more information contact Jill Smith at
jilley_mize@yahoo.com.
Happening in Alabama website
KAIROS MINISTRIES
(www.kairosprisonministry.org)
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KAIROS INSIDE
– Well-organized and well-trained teams of men and women
present an introductory 3-day weekend inside a prison. It is described
as a short
course in Christianity. This inter-denominational team of Christian
volunteers—
both clergy and laypersons - works with up to 42 “inmate leaders” in
cooperation
with the Institution’s Chaplain. A follow up program is part of this
ministry.
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KAIROS OUTSIDE
is a 2-day Christian weekend retreat designed to support the
female family members and friends of men, women, and juveniles who are
or who
have been incarcerated. In a safe environment with loving people,
women interact
with other women who are in similar situations and learn to form small
groups to
support and give them strength for the challenges they face.
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KAIROS TORCH
FOR YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS is not yet in the Diocese
of Alabama, but is being considered. This program offers unconditional
love and
acceptance, encouraging young men and women to share their life’s
journey
through participation in a long term mentoring process. It begins with
a weekend
retreat inside a prison or youthful offender facility. Torch team
members commit
to a weekly or bi-weekly mentoring process with the youthful offenders
for at least
six months after the weekend.
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For more information about Kairos in our
diocese, contact Inez Thompson or Diane Criss at
dmcriss@hiwaay.net,
256-883-8199 (Inez home) or 256-461-9701 (Diane home).
KANUGA CONFERENCE CENTER
is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains on 1200 wooded acres.
Conferences are scheduled during the year and a Guest Period is mid-July
to August. P.O. Box 250, Hendersonville, NC 28793, (828) 692-9136,
(828) 696-3589 fax;
www.kanuga.org.
KRIK? KRAK! A school lunch program for school children in
Crochu, Haiti sponsored by spouses of clergy in the Diocese of Alabama.
PRAYERS
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICITY
SAWYERVILLE WORK PROJECT
ST. CLARE'S NEEDLE ARTS GUILD - ECW "web guild" to provide
resources and ideas for all kinds of needle arts projects.
THE
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH,
Sewanee, TN, 37375, (931) 598-1000, Fax (931) 598-1145. Contact Sewanee
or your Rector for information on
Education For Ministry.
UNITED THANK OFFERING
WILMER HALL Episcopal
Children’s Home, 3811 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36608, (251) 342-4931;
www.wilmerhall.org. It was founded in 1864 to help children
orphaned by the Civil War. Today it includes The Murray School, foster
care and transitional living.
WOMEN OF VISION is a
national ECW Leadership training course, with presenters available in
the diocese to come to your parish. Contact Cecil P. Williamson,
1904 Marengo Drive, Demopolis, AL 36732, (223) 289-0577 (day), (334)
289-4952 (night), cpw@westal.net. |
Diocesan ECW Coordinator for Missions and Ministries:
Joan East
107 Chatham Circle
Madison, AL 35758
256-325-1418
joaneast@knology.net
Read the
Missions and Outreach Report that is a compilation of the forms
completed by 15 parishes who shared details of their ministries,
outreach, and the fundraising done to support these activities.
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