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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
was formed in 1982 by the ECW of the Cathedral Church of the Advent. It
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
Spring, 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
www.campmcdowell.com/FolkSchool and register today to secure your
spot. For more information, contact Megan Huston at 205 387-1806
or
folkschool@campmcdowell.com. There's a rocking chair waiting
for you!
THE
CHURCH PERIODICAL CLUB
THE
CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM EDUCATION FOR PEACE PROJECT
www.thechildrenofabraham.net
Dr. Sis Levin
Bethlehem and Jerusalem Cell Phone: 011
972 (0)54 747 1956
Bethlehem Land Line: 011 972 (0)2 274
3861
drsis2@yahoo.com
U.S. Support Office
Mary Wade, Executive Director
1411 Smolian Place
Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone/Fax: 205 939 0362
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/.
THE CYBER-SACRISTY
keeps a list of altar hangings,
vestments, candlesticks, etc. available for giving or lending from
parishes, and also a list of what is needed by other parishes, and will
try to make matches. Contact Juliette Doster, 60 Sunset Drive,
Anniston, AL 35207,
jpdoster@mymailstation.com.
ECW Prayers and Mission Statements
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 Joanna Ware at (205) 871-6723. The
development of Mission and Outreach will provide local review for all
grant proposals going from parishes and institutions within the Diocese
of Alabama.

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...
HAPPENING is for young
people. The Rev. Glenda Curry is the Happening Steering Committee
Chairperson. Contact her at All Saints Church, 110 Hawthorne,
Birmingham, AL 35209, 205-879-8651,
gcurry@allsaintsbirmingham.org.
KAIROS
is an ecumenical ministry to prison
inmates. P.O. Box 9637, Birmingham, AL 35220-0637 or contact Wilson
Webb at
doubleux2@bellsouth.net.
KAIROS OUTSIDE
is a Cursillo-styled weekend retreat for
women with incarcerated loved ones, designed to show Christian support
during this difficult time in their lives. For more information contact
The Rev. Deacon Lynn Bullard, (256) 650-0490 home, (256) 532-6459
office.
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.
MOSES' BASKET PROJECT - service
project of St Luke's Scottsboro
Moses' Basket provides a layette for newborns of mothers referred from
DHR and CASA. The "basket" is a large brown bag with rope handle and a
label on the front with the Moses' Basket logo designed by a church
member (woman). Each basket contains sleepers, onesies, shirts, blankets,
bottles, pacifier, booties, bibs, a book plus a care package for the
mommy with body lotion, body wash and hand cream. Contact: Gini
Stone gstone@hiwaay.net
POWER SOCKS - a ministry
organized by Deacon Louise Thibodaux. Knitters donate the time and
materials to make handknit socks, then sell the socks for charity to
help women with rising utility bills and transportation costs.
Contact Deacon Louise Thibodaux (yellowboots@charter.net)
about ways you might become part of this worthwhile project.
PRAYERS
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICITY
SAWYERVILLE WORK PROJECT
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 Williamson, Canebrake
Commons, 913 Highway 80 East, Demopolis, AL 36732, (334) 289-0777 (day),
(334) 289-4952 (night),
cpw@westal.net. |