Adult and Youth Confirmation Classes will begin Sunday, February 10 at 4 p.m.  If you are interested in attending these classes, please contact the church office.

 

Second Education for Ministry Group to Begin Fall 2008. 

http://www.sewanee.edu/EFM/index.htm

.  The EFM program runs the entire academic year (34 weeks).  Materials cost about $340.  If you are interested in this program - which incidentally is about the best course of study in Bible, Theology, and Ministry outside of seminary - please contact the church office at 601-544-5551.  Only 10 seats are available. 

"Religion & Violence: Untangling the roots of conflict" Conference, Feb 21-23.  Please register online at www.dioms.org , scroll to News & Events, click on Events.  For additional information please contact Debo Dykes at 601-948-5954, or debo@dioms.org.  The price for this conference is $245.

 

An Inconvenient Truth coming in Lent.  We are currently assembling the materials to do an adult study of Nobel Prize Winner Al Gore's film An Inconvenient Truth during the Rector's Forum.  A study guide will be provided.  The film puts forth the argument that we can no longer afford to view global warming as a political issue - rather, it is the biggest moral challenges facing our global civilization.  In order to be sure we prepare sufficient study materials, please email Bill at wgstroop@earthlink.net if you are interested in participating.

NEEDED: CASSEROLES, SOUPS, BREADS:   Help St. Anne's keep its freezer stocked for delivery to our ill and convalescing, the bereaved and families with new babies. Whenever preparing for your family, make extra, label with directions as needed, bring to the church office. Breads can be banana nut, date nut etc.  Thanks!!!

Sacred Stitches: Knitting & Needles in Holy Week by Debo Dykes.  The Center for Formation & Mission of The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, will offer a three-day conference, "Sacred Stitches: Knitting & Needles in Holy Week" on March 17^th, 18^th, and 19^th, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy Week.  The Rev. Jennifer Deaton, Chaplain for St. Andrew's Episcopal School and Priest Associate for St. Andrew's Cathedral, and The Rev. Debo Dykes, Director of Programming for The Center for Formation & Mission, will lead participants through an inner journey of their spiritual life, and share how prayer and meditation when knitting and needling stir opportunities for spiritual growth.  Registration will begin at 5:30 pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm, and our first session will begin at 7:00 pm.   The cost for the conference is $220.00, which includes, lodging, meals, and facilitator's fee.  For registration information please contact Debo Dykes at debo@dioms.org, or call 601-948-5954.  You may also register online at www.dioms.org, News & Events, EVENTS.  Prior to the conference, participants are encouraged to visit the new knitting shop in Jackson, MS, The Knit Studio, located in the space previously known as Knit Wits.  Judy McNeil is the new owner and can be reached at 601-991-3092

"PLANNED GIVING:  Ensuring the future of our Church" by Debo Dykes

The Center for Formation & Mission of The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, in cooperation with The Episcopal Church Foundation, will offer a one-day conference, "PLANNED GIVING: ensuring the future of our Church" on March 1^st, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, at St. James Episcopal Church, Jackson, MS.  Natalie Guthrie, Assistant Director of Giving Services from The Episcopal Church Foundation, will present information that can help you and your church community be good stewards of God's bounty.  The work and information provided will give the tools and contacts necessary to get started.  The cost for the one-day conference is $50.00 which includes coffee, beverages, and lunch.  For conference details, please contact The Rev. Kyle Seage at 601-948-5954, or kyleseage@dioms.org.  For registration information, please contact The Rev. Debo Dykes at 601-948-5954, or debo@dioms.org.  You may also register online at www.dioms.org, News & Events, EVENTS.

 

HOLY LEISURE a silent retreat with special guidance from licensed Spiritual Directors March 28 -30, May 2-4, August 8-10, & November 7-9.  Maybe it's a reaction to our hectic, media-driven new century, or perhaps it's just the logical progression for those who seek a life in Christ. Whatever the reason, our HOLY  LEISURE silent retreats are attracting seekers of all ages.  Be still, and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10) reminds us of the importance of quieting our minds and calming our spirits in order to hear God's presence in our lives.  Under the guidance of licensed trained Spiritual Directors, participants will be given spiritual tools that will allow the "ambient noise" of our lives to diminish and be fully present with God.  For registration information please contact The Rev. Debo Dykes, debo@dioms.org, or 601-948-5954.

 

Open dates for 2008 Altar Flower memorials are:

April 27	October 5, & 19
June 15 & 29	November 2
September 14 & 21