September 13-15: Fall Clergy Retreat: "The Power of Ministry"
Featuring author Sam Wells, dean of the chapel at Duke University and research professor of Christian ethics at Duke Divinity School. The schedule will be similar to the recent past years. See the schedule by clicking here. Conference fee is $80, which includes accommodations at DaySpring. However, participants must contact DaySpring at (941) 776-1018 to reserve a room. Log in and register online by clicking here.
Times and Location: Registration opens at 10 a.m. on Monday, concluding with lunch on Wednesday at DaySpring Conference Center in Parrish.
Contact: The diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.

September 25: Pet Expo/Blessing of the Animals
St. James Episcopal Church in Port Charlotte is hosting a Pet Expo with an animal blessing. There will be vendors showcasing their products or services, demonstrations by a law enforcement K-9 unit, and two services to bless the animals, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Time and Location: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. James, 1365 Viscaya Drive in Port Charlotte.
Contact: Call (941) 627-4000 or visit www.stjamespcfl.org