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A new pilot project aimed at pairing retired clergy with small, under-resourced congregations with strong lay leadership to empower God’s mission locally will soon be underway in Southwest Florida. Read More
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Spring Hill has been awarded the first-ever grant given to a faith-based community by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Read More
Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schori's says the effect of the Gulf oil spill catastrophe at a distance may seem minor or tolerable, but the cumulative effect is not. Read More

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Episcopalians hold Gulf vigil

About a dozen members of Church of the Good Shepherd in Dunedin took part in a prayer vigil for the Gulf Coast Thursday, June  17, along the Dunedin Causeway. Faith groups around the nation were asked to participate in the National Hour of Prayer for God's Earth. from 7-8 p.m.The group says it will continue to hold regular vigils as the Gulf oil spill disaster continues.

DaySpring looking for wheels, sports gear

DaySpring Conference Center in Parrish is looking for donations of a used pickup truck, van and utility trailer in road-worthy condition.

They also need sports equipment, including basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, softballs, gloves and tennis rackets. Gifts are tax-deducible.

If you have items to donate, call Ken Provost at (941) 776-1018.

The Southern Cross

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The July/August 2010 issue of The Southern Cross is available in Episcopal churches in Southwest Florida.

If you have news items, feature ideas or photos to share with the diocese, contact Jim DeLa, director of communications, at (941) 556-0315, ext. 268.
 

The Scoop

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The Southern Cross:
The Southern Cross is the diocese's bimonthly newsmagazine. Upcoming deadlines are:

September/October: Aug. 1
November/December: Oct. 1

The Scoop:
The Scoop is the bi-weekly e-mail newsletter for clergy and lay leaders. Send items of interest anytime to share with the diocesan community. To share an item or to be added to the distribution list, contact Jim DeLa.