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July 3: Independence Day Holiday
The diocesan office will be closed in observance of the national holiday.
July 12: Carillon Concert -- "Americana Concert: Rags by Scott Joplin, Songs by Stephen Foster, American Hymns"
Carillonneur/Organmaster Lee Cobb performs on the Church of the Ascension's 49-bell carillon, one of only four carillons in the state of Florida. Music lovers are invited to bring lawn chairs or sit in their cars under the oaks. Wine and cheese will be served. Time and Location: Church of the Ascension, 701 Orange Ave. in Clearwater. Contact:Maggie Talbot at (727) 447-3469 or visit the church's web site.
July 8-17: The 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church The triennial meeting of the House of Bishops and House of Depuies. Location: The Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Contact: The General Convention website or the diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.
July 9: Safeguarding God's Chldren Training
Safeguarding God's Children is the program which all licensed clergy must complete. Lay people, including church employees, licensed Eucharistic visitors, vestries, and lay people who work with children and youth must also take this training. Time and Location: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, 604 N. Valrico Rd., Valrico, 33594. Refreshments will be served. Contact: To register, call the church office at (813) 689-3130, or e-mail .
July 9: Safeguarding God's Children Training
Safeguarding God's Children is the program which all licensed clergy must take. Lay people, including church employees, licensed Eucharistic visitors, vestries, and lay people who work with children and youth must also complete this training. Time and Location: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. St. Wilfred's Episcopal Church, 3773 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota. Contact: To register, call the school office at (941) 923-3088 or E-mail.
July 13-17: FISH Camp
St. John’s Episcopal Church in Clearwater is sponsoring a weeklong opportunity for rising 6th- to- 9th-graders to go into the community to do service projects. Cost is $70 per person for the week, which includes lunch; or $95 per person after June 29. Time and location: Noon to 4 p.m. each day at St John’s, 1676 South Belcher Rd. in Clearwater. Contact: St. John’s at (727) 531-6020.
August 4: Congregational Development Committee Meeting
Regularly scheduled bimonthly meeting. Time and Location: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church, 8700 State Road 72 in Sarasota. Contact:The Rev John Adler at (239) 454-4778.
August 8: Vocation Information Day
The purpose of this gathering is to assist all those interested in the development of their ministry, whether lay person, deacon or priest. Attendance at the gathering does not require the permission of your rector or vicar, nor does such attendance imply the approval of the Commission for admittance to the ordination process. Time and Location: 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 906 S. Orleans Ave., Tampa. To Register Online: click here alternatively send us an e-mail
August 9: Carillon Concert -- "Folk Songs and Waltzes: Danny Boy, Sakura, Chopin's Minute Waltz"
Carillonneur/Organmaster Lee Cobb performs on the Church of the Ascension's 49-bell carillon, one of only four carillons in the state of Florida. Music lovers are invited to bring lawn chairs or sit in their cars under the oaks. Wine and cheese will be served. Time and Location: 6 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, 701 Orange Ave. in Clearwater. Contact:Maggie Talbot at (727) 447-3469 or visit the church's web site.
August 18: Safeguarding God's Chldren Training
Safeguarding God's Children is the program which all licensed clergy must take. Lay people, including church employees, licensed Eucharistic visitors, vestries, and lay people who work with children and youth must also complete this training. Fee $10.00 for materials, etc. Time and Location: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church school campus, 906 S. Orleans Ave., Tampa, FL 33606 Contact: To register, call the Headmaster at (813) 849-5200, or e-mail
August 18: Standing Committee meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting of the committee.
Time and Location: 10 a.m. at the diocesan office, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota.
Contact: Karen Patterson.
August 20: Commission on Ministry Meeting Regularly scheduled meeting. Time and Location: 5 p.m. at Diocesan House, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota. Contact: The Rev. Mike Branscombe.
August 22: Diocesan Council Meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting of Council. Parish plans for mortgages, loans, etc. should be submitted to the Finance Committee 30 days in advance. Time and Location: 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Cathedral, 140 4th St. N in St. Petersburg. Contact: The Rev. Canon Michael Durning at (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.
August 27: Fresh Start Meeting
A program for congregations in transition. For clergy only. Session being planning by Denise Gray Guinta and Arthur Lee Time and Location: 10 a.m. at Diocesan House, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota. Contact:The Rev. Canon Michael Durning at (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.
August 29: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Retreat
Designed for catechists working with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd process, focusing on the Montessori principles that provide the roots for this formation process. This retreat may also be of interest to individuals currently working in Godly Play programs. Coffee and tours of atria start at 9:30 a.m. The program begins at 10 a.m. Cost is $15. Lunch is included. Time and Location: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trinity by the Cove, 553 Galleon Dr., in Naples. Contact: For information, call Judy Hamm at (727) 723-9840; to register, call Linda Gemmer at (239) 262-6581.
September 1: Audit Report Deadline
The last day for audit reports for the fiscal year 2008. This is mandated by the Episcopal Church (Title I, Canon 6, Sec. 1). All reports not received by 4:30 p.m. are automatically referred to the Finance Committee. Contact: The diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.
September 7: Labor Day Holiday
The diocesan office will be closed in observance of the national holiday. Contact: The diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.
September 8: Manasota/Venice Deaneries Fall Convocation The fall meeting of clegy and lay representatives to diocesan convention. Time and Location: To be determined. Contact: The diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.
September 10: Clearwater/St. Petersburg Deaneries Fall Convocation The fall meeting of clegy and lay representatives to diocesan convention. Time and Location: To be determined. Contact: The diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.
September 11-12: Break in to Break Out: Women’s Healing Conference
The fifth annual women’s conference by the Amazing Love Healing Ministry of Church of the Holy Spirit, Osprey. Communion service on the beach will be held for those who stay over on Sunday. Time and Location: Friday afternoon through Saturday evening at the Christian Retreat Center on Fort Myers Beach. Contact: For more information or to receive a registration brochure, visit www.chsosprey.com or call (941) 966-1924.
September 12: Fresh Start Meeting (Lay and Clergy)
A program for congregations in transition. Theme: Conflict I: Conflict Awareness. Helps you to realize that conflict is a normal part of life, including church life; to develop awareness of various views, sources and signs of church conflict; and to explore your own characteristic responses to conflict. Facilitated by the Fresh Start Facilitation Team. Time and Location: 9 a.m. at DaySpring Conference Center near Ellenton. Contact:The Rev. Canon Michael Durning at (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.
September 13: Carillon Concert --Familiar Classics: Mozart, Bach, Music for Carillon, Florida Medley
Carillonneur/Organmaster Lee Cobb performs on the Church of the Ascension's 49-bell carillon, one of only four carillons in the state of Florida. Music lovers are invited to bring lawn chairs or sit in their cars under the oaks. Wine and cheese will be served. Time and Location: 6 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, 701 Orange Ave. in Clearwater. Contact:Maggie Talbot at (727) 447-3469 or visit the church's web site.
September 14-16: Annual Clergy Retreat
The 2009 clergy retreat with Bishop Dabney Smith. Time and Location: To be determined. Contact: The Rev. Canon Michael Durning at (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.
September 17: Naples Deanery Fall Convocation The fall meeting of clegy and lay representatives to diocesan convention. Time and Location: To be determined. Contact: The diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.
September 18: Fort Myers Deanery Fall Convocation The fall meeting of clegy and lay representatives to diocesan convention. Time and Location: To be determined. Contact: The diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.
September 22: Standing Committee meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting of the committee.
Time and Location: 10 a.m. at the diocesan office, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota.
Contact: Karen Patterson.
September 22: Tampa Deanery Fall Convocation The fall meeting of clegy and lay representatives to diocesan convention. Time and Location: To be determined. Contact: The diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.
September 24-27: Cursillo # 117
A weekend retreat to renew and deepen Christian commitment. Applications and information available at www.cursilloswfla.org Location: DaySpring Conference Center in Parrish. Contact: Anna Haeffner by e-mail at Anna@haeffner.net.
September 26: Diocesan Council Meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting of Council. Parish plans for mortgages, loans, etc. should be submitted to the Finance Committee 30 days in advance. Time and Location: 9 a.m. at DaySping Conference Center near Ellenton. Contact: The Rev. Canon Michael Durning at (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.
October 6: Congregational Development Committee Meeting
Regularly scheduled bimonthly meeting. Time and Location: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church, 8700 State Road 72 in Sarasota. Contact:The Rev John Adler at (239) 454-4778.
October 8: Standing Committee meeting
Meeting of the committee in advance of diocesan convention.
Time and Location: To be announced.
Contact: Karen Patterson.
October 8: Diocesan Council Meeting
Scheduled meeting of Council in advance of diocesan convention. Parish plans for mortgages, loans, etc. should be submitted to the Finance Committee 30 days in advance. Time and Location: To be determined. Contact: The Rev. Canon Michael Durning at (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.
October 10: Diocesan Convention
The 41st annual convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida. Time and Location: 8 a.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Convention Center in Punta Gorda. Contact: The diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.
October 13: Joint Meeting of Standing Committee, Commission on Ministry
Time and Location: 10 a.m. at Diocesan House, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota. Contact: The Rev. Mike Branscombe.
October 22: Fresh Start Meeting (Clergy Only)
A program for congregations in transition. For clergy only. Session being planning by Michael Durning and Arthur Lee Time and Location: 10 a.m. at Diocesan House, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota. Contact:The Rev. Canon Michael Durning at (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.
November 7: Fresh Start Meeting (Lay and Clergy)
A program for congregations in transition. Theme: Conflict II: Conflict Management. Deepen your understanding of conflict and provide ideas and tools you can use in managing conflict effectively. Facilitated by the Fresh Start Facilitation Team. Time and Location: 10 a.m. at a location to be announced. Contact:The Rev. Canon Michael Durning at (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.
November 7-8: Canterbury Faire
Annual event at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Punta Gorda. Medieval theme with games, crafters, vendors, food and entertainment. Fun for the entire family. Admission is free. Location: Church of the Good Shepherd, 401 W. Henry St., in Punta Gorda. Contact: Judy Quinn at (941) 625-8780.
November 17: Standing Committee meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting of the committee.
Time and Location: 10 a.m. at the diocesan office, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota.
Contact: Karen Patterson.
November 19: Commission on Ministry Meeting Regularly scheduled meeting. Time and Location: 5 p.m. at Diocesan House, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota. Contact: The Rev. Mike Branscombe.
November 28: Diocesan Council Meeting
Scheduled meeting of Council. Parish plans for mortgages, loans, etc. should be submitted to the Finance Committee 30 days in advance. Time and Location: 9 a.m. at DaySpring Conference Center near Ellenton. Contact: The Rev. Canon Michael Durning at (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.
December 1: Congregational Development Committee Meeting
Regularly scheduled bimonthly meeting. Time and Location: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church, 8700 State Road 72 in Sarasota. Contact:The Rev John Adler at (239) 454-4778.
December 10: Fresh Start Meeting (Clergy Only)
A program for congregations in transition. For clergy only. Session being planning by Michael Durning and Zandy Jordan. Time and Location: 10 a.m. at Diocesan House, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota. Contact:The Rev. Canon Michael Durning at (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.
December 15: Standing Committee meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting of the committee.
Time and Location: 10 a.m. at the diocesan office, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota.
Contact: Karen Patterson.
December 17: Commission on Ministry Meeting Regularly scheduled meeting. Time and Location: 5 p.m. at Diocesan House, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota. Contact: The Rev. Mike Branscombe.
