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March 19-21: Happening #63
Happening is a youth ministry for high school youth in grades 9-12.
Time and Location: Registration starts at 7p.m. at DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center, in Parrish.
Contact: Michelle Mercurio at 941-556-0315 x274.

March 21: Story concert
Members of the Tampa Bay Storytellers’ Guild will present a "story concert at Calvary Episcopal Church. Deborah and Craig Frethem will give you the inside story of lovers who haunt the Don Cesar Hotel. Gene Belote has a surprise ending to a story of love lost and found in Pascagoula, Miss. Have you ever had a pet follow you wherever you went? Ann Wilson of Indian Rocks Beach tells a story of an unusual pet. These talented performers will reacquaint you with how much fun it is to let your imagination flow as you are mesmerized by a well crafted story. This is a concert given with an adult audience in mind, though school-age children are welcome as well. All stories are 5 to 10 minutes in length, with the concert lasting about one hour.The story-tellers will accept a love donation, based on how much you love their stories. A reception will follow.
Time and Location: 4-5 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1615 1st Street in Indian Rocks Beach.
Contact: Call the church at (727) 595-2374.

March 24: Quiet Day
The Daughters of the King chapter at Trinity by the Cove Episcopal Church will sponsor a Quiet Day.
Time and Location: 9:30 a.m. to noon at Trinity by the Cove at 553 Galleon Drive in Naples.
Contact: The church office after March 12 to sign up or e-mail kwhitte513@aol.com.

March 27: Safeguarding God's Chldren Training
Time and Location: 9:30 a.m.  - 2:00 p.m. at  Epiphany Episcopal Church, 2507 Del Prado Blvd. South, Cape Coral, FL 33904. 
Contact: To register, call Marnie Ike on 239-574-3200 or e-mail

March 28: Bishop's Visitation
Location: St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 11315 Palmbrush Trail in Bradenton.
Contact::  The Rev. James Hedman E-mail or Phone: 941-751-5048

April 2: Good Friday
The diocesan office will be closed in observance of Good Friday.
Contact: The diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.

April 4: Bishop's Visitation
Location: St. Peter's Episcopal Cathedral, 140 4th St. in St. Petersburg.
Contact::  The V. Rev. Stephen Morris E-mail or Phone: 727-822-4173

April 10: Diocesanwide confirmations
Everyone is invited to participate and attend this annual event but RSVP is requested. For certificates, please contact Jan Nothum with the number of each type of certificate you will need. When completed, please bring these certificates April 10 for the bishop to sign.
Time and Location: 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Cathedral, 140 4th Street in downtown St. Petersburg.
Contact: Martha Goodwill with the following information for seating and signs: parish name; clergy attending; number being confirmed, received or reaffirmed; and the number of guests you anticipate attending from your parish.

April 11: Bishop's Visitation
Location: St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 513 Nassau St. South, in Venice.
Contact::  The Rev. Christopher Gray E-mail or Phone: 941-488-7714

April 14: Naples Deanery Spring Convocation
For clergy and representatives of parishes in the deaneries.
Time and Location: 7  p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3901 Davis Blvd., in Naples.
Contact: The Very Rev. Michael Rowe at (239) 992-4343.

April 17: Annual Diocesanwide Vestry Retreat
Titles "Sharing our Strengths: Finance, Budgeting, Endowments and More," the free retreat will provide participants with an opportunity to cover the basics of parish finances. Participants will have an option of a private meeting to discuss custom-designed endowment policy opportunities with Mr. Ken Quigley of the Episcopal Church Foundation. For those requiring overnight accommodation, this will need to be arranged and paid for directly with DaySpring Conference Center
Time and Location: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center, 8411 25th Street East, Parrish, FL 34222.
Contact: To register: Click here to register online or contact Tana Sembiante by e-mail or phone (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.

April 18: Safeguarding God's Children Training
 
Time and Location: 12:00 Noon  - 4:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 3200 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL 33761-2009.
Contact: To register, call the church office at (727) 796-5514 or E-mail.

April 18: Bishop's Visitation
Location: Christ Episcopal Church, 4030 Manatee Ave. West, in Bradenton.
Contact::  The Rev. Joel Morsch E-mail or Phone: 941-747-3709

April 20: 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.

April 25: Bishop's Visitation
Location: Trinity by the Cove Episcopal Church, 553 Galleon Dr., in Naples.
Contact::  The Rev. Michael Basden E-mail or Phone: 239-262-6581

April 29: College for Presbyters gathering
The Rev. Dan Hotchkiss will speak on visioning and strategic planning
Time and Location: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center.
Contact: Please RSVP via e-mail to Connie Salyers.

May 1: Safeguarding God's Chldren Training
Time and Location: 9:00 a.m.  - 12:00 Noon at St. John's Episcopal Church, 200 S. Brooksville Ave., Brooksville.
Contact: To register call the church office on  (352) 796-9112.

May 1: Fresh Start Meeting (Clergy and Lay)
Topic: Renegotiating Roles and Expectations
Goal: Help participants see feedback as a normal part of life and learn ways to use it effectively when the inevitable "pinch" of differing expectations is felt during the first years of a call.
At this presentation, those who have been in Fresh Start since April 2008 will "Graduate".
Time and Location: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 513 Nassau St. South, Venice, FL 34285-2816
Register: Click here to register online or phone Tana Sembiante on (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.

May 9: Bishop's Visitation
Location: Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Ave., in Sarasota.
Contact::  The Rev. Fredrick Robinson E-mail or Phone: 941-955-4263

May 11: Commission on Ministry Meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting.
Time and Location: 1:00 p.m. at Diocesan House, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota.
Contact: The Rev. Mike Branscombe.

May 16: Bishop's Visitation
Location: St. Edmund's, The Martyr Church, 327 W. Hickory St., in Arcadia.
Contact::  The Rev. James Williamson E-mail or Phone: 863-494-0485

May 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.

May 22: Diocesan Council meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting of the council
Time and Location: 9 a.m. at DaySpring Conference Center in Parrish.
Contact: the diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.

May 22: 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 3:00 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 906 S. Orleans Ave., Tampa.
To Register Online:  click here alternatively send us an e-mail

May 23: Bishop's Visitation
Location: St. John's Episcopal Church, 906 S. Orleans Ave., in Tampa.
Contact::  The Rev. Douglas Remer E-mail or Phone: 813-805-2369

June 3: Fresh Start Meeting (Clergy Only)
Topic: History Sharing
Goal: Provide participants with an opportunity to share their history and to gain an understanding of the history of the congregation and/or diocese that they are entering.
Time and Location: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center, 8411 25th Street East, Parrish, FL 34222.
Register: Click here to register online or phone Tana Sembiante on (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.

June 6: Bishop's Visitation
Location: St. Boniface Episcopal Church, 5615 Midnight Pass Rd., in Sarasota.
Contact::  The Rev. Canon Edward Copland E-mail or Phone: 941-349-5616

June 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.

June 15: Commission on Ministry Meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting.
Time and Location: 1:00 p.m. at Diocesan House, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota.
Contact: The Rev. Mike Branscombe.

June 19: Diocesan Council meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting of the council
Time and Location: 9 a.m. at DaySpring Conference Center in Parrish.
Contact: the diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.

July 20: 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 10: Commission on Ministry Meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting.
Time and Location: 5:00 p.m. at Diocesan House, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota.
Contact: The Rev. Mike Branscombe.

August 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.

August 21: Diocesan Council meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting of the council
Time and Location: 9 a.m. at DaySpring Conference Center in Parrish.
Contact: the diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.

August 26: Fresh Start Meeting (Clergy Only)
Topic: Finances
Goal: Help participants quickly understand the basic financial situation of their parish and gain understanding of relationships and parish health.
Guest Presenter:  Diocesan CFO, Anne Vickers, Certified Financial Analyst.
Time and Location: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland, 8700 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241.
Register: Click here to register online or phone Tana Sembiante on (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.

September 14: Commission on Ministry Meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting.
Time and Location: 1:00 p.m. at Diocesan House, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota.
Contact: The Rev. Mike Branscombe.

September 18: Fresh Start Meeting (Clergy and Lay)
Topic: Planning for Effective Ministry
Goal: Provide participants with a model for planning as spiritual discipline and identify what planning is happening in their congregations. Clarity of mission and vision are the foundations for good goal-setting, and on-going review and reflection are needed to keep focused on God's call.
Time and Location: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Church of the Good Samaritan, 2165 Coachman Road, Clearwater, FL 33765.
Register: Click here to register online or phone Tana Sembiante on (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.

September 21: 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.

October 7: Diocesan Council meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting of the council, before Diocesan Convention.
Time and Location: To be determined.
Contact: the diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.

October 7: Standing Committee meeting
Pre-diocesan convention meeting of the committee.
Time and Location: Time to be determined at Church of the Good Shepherd, Punta Gorda.
Contact: Karen Patterson.

October 28: Fresh Start Meeting (Clergy Only)
Topic: Habits, Norms and Expectations
Goal: Help participants identify the habits, norms and expectations of their congregations and their sources, as well as to get in touch with their own so that differences can be openly discussed and resolved.
Time and Location: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, Sun City Center Campus, 1015 Del Webb East.
Register: Click here to register online or phone Tana Sembiante on (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.

November 16: 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 16: Commission on Ministry Meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting.
Time and Location: 1:00 p.m. at Diocesan House, 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota.
Contact: The Rev. Mike Branscombe.

November 20: Diocesan Council meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting of the council
Time and Location: 9 a.m. at DaySpring Conference Center in Parrish.
Contact: the diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.

December 4: Fresh Start Meeting (Clergy and Lay)
Topic: Decision Making
Goal: Explore the factors to consider in determining how decisions should be made and who should be involved to analyze the decision-making style of the congregation and explore its consequences, and to look at the impact of culture on decision-making styles.
Time and Location: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at DaySpring Conference Center, 8411 25th Street East, Parrish, FL 34222
Register: Click here to register online or phone Tana Sembiante on (941) 556-0315, ext. 271.