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Story Corps coming to the Diocese of Alabama
Story Corps coming to the Diocese of Alabama

The diocesan Bishop’s Chaplains for Retired Clergy, Spouses and Widows were introduced to Story Corps at their national conference in Denver this past May. Starting in late August and continuing at least for one year, the taping of stories and convers... Read More

Suddenly and Unprepared: Planning for the End of This Life
Suddenly and Unprepared: Planning for the End of This Life

At the ONE Conference in May, the Rev. Aaron Raulerson and the Rev. Jamie McAdams offered a presentation for clergy and Christian Formation educators on helping parishioners discuss “End of Life” issues from a Christian, Episcopal, and church-ce... Read More

GAAP Changes & Your Church
GAAP Changes & Your Church

Recently a major change in GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) became effective and is applicable to non-profits. Compliance with GAAP is not required by law and few of our parishes are in full compliance. However, banks or other lenders sometim... Read More

Summer Food Programs
Summer Food Programs

The diocesan Department of Mission and Outreach would like to inform you of the following summer feeding programs across the diocese. These programs are not sponsored by the diocese but are available to those in need. Read More

Clergy Update - May 20, 2019
Clergy Update - May 20, 2019

The Diocese of Alabama Clergy update for May 20, 2019: Polly Robb has accepted a call to serve as Rector at St. Luke's in Scottsboro. She will be ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 22. The Rev. Eric Mancil has accepted a call to serve as rector a... Read More

New Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministries Coordinator
New Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministries Coordinator

Bishop Sloan has appointed Kathleen Lynch as the Youth and Young Adult Ministries Coordinator for the Diocese of Alabama. Bishop Sloan explains, “We are announcing a change in our Diocesan Youth and Young Adult ministries, thanking Betsy Fetner for he... Read More

New Tax for Churches?
New Tax for Churches?

"I'm hearing about a tax on churches for parking. What is that all about?" The December 2017 revision of the federal tax laws changed the items that could be deducted as business expenses by for-profit entities. The result was additional revenue for the gov... Read More