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Preparing for the Unexpected: COVID-19
Preparing for the Unexpected: COVID-19

Our lives in community as the Church and our day to day individual lives are subject to all sorts of unexpected disruptions. From natural disasters, accidents, illness, or violence, we increasingly face disruptions and the need to respond to events around u... Read More

“Cy Pres” You Say?
“Cy Pres” You Say?

What does that mean and what does it have to do with a church? The phrase means “so near/close” and is used often to mean that funds are being used as near as possible to the donor’s intent, though, not as the donor exactly specified. The ... Read More

Wrap Up of the 189th Convention of the Diocese of Alabama
Wrap Up of the 189th Convention of the Diocese of Alabama

The 189th Convention of the Diocese of Alabama was held at Camp McDowell, February 6-8. The Convention program was presented by the Department of Christian Formation, and centered on the theme of "Behold what you are; Become what you receive." The keynote s... Read More

Clergy Update - December 2, 2019
Clergy Update - December 2, 2019

The Diocese of Alabama Clergy update for December 2, 2019: The Rev. Maggie Taylor died on November 20.The funeral will be Tuesday, December 17, at 2:00 pm at Holy Apostles, Hoover. Clergy are invited to vest, white stole. (Read al.com article) The Rev. Jim ... Read More

Stewardship Metrics
Stewardship Metrics

What is the average pledge in Alabama? How do we rank nationally? You might not be surprised to learn that Alabama Episcopalians are very generous, pledging on average $4,423 in 2018 for the current year’s operations. Of course, some very large pledge... Read More