Mary Magdalene Fund Easter Ingathering
But whoever has been forgiven little loves little. “Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” The Mary Magdalene Fund supports the operations, work, and mission of The Episcopal Community. The name of the Fund was chosen because Mary Magdalene was the first to spread the news of the Risen Christ. Funds may be used to provide services, materials, and communications that exceed the regular budget; to help with expenses of providing retreats, workshops and annual meetings; to defray costs of providing services at General Convention of The Episcopal Church, and to help provide operational needs. Although donations...
Read MoreInstallation of Pat Davis and Merry Keyser
You are invited to Pat Davis & Merry Keyser’s Installation into The Episcopal Community April 27, 2019 12:30pm The Chapel at St Mary’s Convent, Sewanee, TN Merry Keyser retired from her Federal government career in 2004 and, together with her husband, embarked on an intentional “giving back” career as a volunteer for our professional society – the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Our IEEE volunteer work takes us around the world organizing conferences and although we initially agreed to do this for ten years, we are still going strong and expect to continue for a few more years....
Read MoreThe Circle of Leadership
Beckwith Conference Center, Fairhope, ALJanuary 15-18, 2016 What a blessed time we had as we gathered at Beckwith, and even Bishop Duncan was able to meet with us via Skype. On Sunday we went to St. Peter’s, Bon Secour and met with several members and friends. In the picture above L to Right: Kathy Emmons, Kathy Funk, Andi Silberman, Deacon Susan McKee, Nancy Young, Patti Joy Posan, and Sue Schlanbusch). And of course, no trip to Beckwith would be complete with having breakfast at the Biscuit King. Our time together was spent in prayer, study, and working together...
Read MoreMy Journey Into The Episcopal Community
During the General Convention of 2012 I read an article about The Episcopal Community and how they provided a garden like area for prayer and reflection. It was my introduction to the work that the Community was doing in the world. I Googled and read and reflected and then applied. I felt it was what God was calling me to do. I was already a Daughter of the King and the Community brought full circle the vows I had already taken of prayer and service. The Community was calling me to live out my Baptismal Vows in a way...
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