Concert by the Alachua Consort

Upcoming concert of the consort! All Italian Baroque Chamber Music on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Gainesville, FL. Worth driving to! The concert will include works by Caterina Assandra, Giovanni Paolo Cima, Arcangelo Corelli, Girolamo Frescobaldi, Giovanni Maria Ruggieri, and Antonio Vivaldi. This is the first concert of a “trip-tik through the Baroque era,” visiting Italian, German and French Baroque composers, and this first concert will focus on Italian Baroque music.

Free admission. Donations are welcome.

Conference on Practical Leadership Skills for Ministry

September 27-29  

Claiming the Episcopal Future: Practical Leadership Skills for Ministry at Christ Church, Ponte Vedra featuring Diana Butler Bass 

The Anglican tradition and the Episcopal Church have much to offer the 21st century, but to realize the future that is within our grasp, lay people and clergy must be effective leaders, sound administrators, and inspiring teachers. Join us at Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra for this innovative conference where we will sharpen the skills we need to lead the Episcopal Church in today's world. Registration is available online at www.christepiscopalchurch.org.

St. Michael's Episcopal Church4315 NW 23rd Avenue
Gainesville, Florida  32606
  

Ministry Exploration Weekend coming up

Ministry Exploration Weekend - October 19-20

If you are interested in further exploring a call to new areas of ministry in the Church -- lay or ordained -- please make plans to attend the annual Ministry Exploration Weekend to be held at Camp Weed from 5:00 P.M., Friday evening, October 19th, thru Saturday afternoon, October 20th.  The registration deadline is October 4th.   

Anyone 18 years of age or older interested in further exploration of serving Christ in the Church is welcome and encouraged to attend. During this event, participants will hear from laypersons, deacons and priests on the many and diverse areas of ministry within the Church -- with an emphasis on discerning your own call as you may sense God urging you to explore. "Exploration" and "discernment" are central to the weekend's focus.  

While this weekend is a required step in the Diocesan "Journey of Discernment" for aspirants for Holy Orders -- Deacon or Priest -- it is also intended to provide the opportunity for greater clarity for those sensing God's call to potentially new or broader areas of ministry, or perhaps a more focused ministry, but which may yet be unfolding.  The weekend is offered by the Commission on Ministry and guest presenters.

For further information, please contact The Rev. Randall Sartin, Chair, Commission on Ministry, at rsartin@advent-church.org.   To register click here, print the registration form and mail it to the Diocese of Florida (address is on the form).  Please note: you must contact Camp Weed at 386-364-5250 to make your room and meal reservations.

St. Michael's Episcopal Church4315 NW 23rd Avenue
Gainesville, Florida  32606