The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee

Events Around the Diocese

July 12 - 18 60th Anniversary Sewanee Church Music Conference
For sixty years, the Sewanee Church Music Conference has offered continuing
education in liturgy and music and has long been recognized by the Standing
Commission on Church Music of the Episcopal Church. Choir directors, singers, organists and clergy from parishes large and small interact for a week with some of the finest teachers in America and Europe at this annual July conference in the scenic mountains of Tennessee.Only 150 people can be accommodated, and demand for space will require those interested in attending to register as soon as possible. Visit www.sewaneeconf.com for more.

July 23-25 Camp Gailor-Maxon Reunion
Head back up to The Mountain for some Camp Gailor-Maxon to see old friends and relish in the glory days of church camp at DuBose! What does that entail? Maybe...a swim test, 4 square, bonfire, s'mores, camp songs, meals in the dining hall, free time, hikes, Compline, banquet, Eucharist, a dance, priceless stories, sweet memories, a whole lot of laughter and time to sit back and enjoy DuBose? The possibilities are endless! The reunion will be held July 23-25th at Dubose Conference Center. The reunion is open to all past CGM campers & counselors above the age of 21. Spouses and significant others are also invited. The CGM community of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s are all invited to the reunion. Cost is $170 per person for a double occupancy room in Claiborne Hall. Single rooms are available at an additional cost. The registration fee includes all meals (Friday night dinner through Sunday breakfast), a shirt, group photo and small donation to CGM. A registration form and $50 non-refundable deposit are due by Wednesday, July 7th. After July 7th, the price increases to $195. If you are interested, please send Christy Beesley a Facebook message or an email to christybeesley at gmail dot com with your email address. A registration form will be emailed to you.

July 31 Stop Hunger Now in Haiti
The West Tennessee Haiti Partnership's "Stop Hunger Now" meal packing event will be held on Saturday, July 31 at Church of the Holy Communion, 4645 Walnut Grove Rd. Recipients of the meals will include handicapped children, orphans and the aged in the Diocese of Haiti. This year's event will be held in the gym. To avoid overcrowding, the number of volunteers for each shift will be limited. Sign up early to reserve your place on the shift of your choice. Help is also needed to unload supplies and set up for the event on Friday, July 30. To register for setup or a packing shift or to contribute (online or by check) to the cost of the meals click here. To advertise the event, download: poster, cards to hand out, skip two feed 40 flyer, skip two feed 160 flyer.

July 31 Trivia Night at St. George's
St. George’s is sponsoring a “Gilligan’s Island” Trivia Night to benefit the music programs at the church on Saturday, July 31 in the Parish Hall, at 7:00 pm. The contest is designed for teams of six; registration fee (per table) is $60. To register, contact Verlinda Henning (VerlindaH at aol dot com) with your name and the name and number of players on your team. The deadline to register is Saturday, July 17, and space is limited. Teams are encouraged to bring their own food & beverages; there will be prizesfor trivia winners and for the best decorated “Gilligan’s Island” table.

August 4-6 Diocesan Rafting Trip
St. Philip and Calvary will host Just Add Water, a diocesan rafting trip for youth, on August 4-6 at the Ocoee River. Rising 7th - 12th graders, rising college freshmen and adult leaders are invited to play, pray, worship, hike and raft the Ocoee. Cost is $165 before June 15, $180 before July 15, which covers lodging and meals at DuBose Conference Center, transportation and activities. Vans will depart from and return to St. Philip, 9380 Davies Plantatiion Rd. Click here to download a registration form, then send it and full payment to Calvary, 102 N. Second St. Memphis 38103.

August 27-29 Laymen's Conference
Save the Date! The 2010 Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee Conference will be held August 27th, 28th, and 29th, the weekend prior to Labor Day, beginning with dinner Friday evening and ending with breakfast Sunday morning after the concluding service at All Saint's Chapel, Sewanee. Visit www.episcopalchurchmen.net for more information.


	Events Around the Diocese July 12 - 18 60th Anniversary Sewanee Church Music Conference For sixty years, the Sewanee Church Music Conference has offered continuing education in liturgy and music and has long been recognized by the Standing Commission on Church Music of the Episcopal Church. Choir directors, singers, organists and clergy from parishes large and small interact for a week with some of the finest teachers in America and Europe at this annual July conference in the scenic mountains of Tennessee.Only 150 people can be accommodated, and demand for space will require those interested in attending to register as soon as possible. Visit www.sewaneeconf.com for more. July 23-25 Camp Gailor-Maxon Reunion Head back up to The Mountain for some Camp Gailor-Maxon to see old friends and relish in the glory days of church camp at DuBose! What does that entail? Maybe...a swim test, 4 square, bonfire, s'mores, camp songs, meals in the dining hall, free time, hikes, Compline, banquet, Eucharist, a dance, priceless stories, sweet memories, a whole lot of laughter and time to sit back and enjoy DuBose? The possibilities are endless! The reunion will be held July 23-25th at Dubose Conference Center. The reunion is open to all past CGM campers & counselors above the age of 21. Spouses and significant others are also invited. The CGM community of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s are all invited to the reunion. Cost is $170 per person for a double occupancy room in Claiborne Hall. Single rooms are available at an additional cost. The registration fee includes all meals (Friday night dinner through Sunday breakfast), a shirt, group photo and small donation to CGM. A registration form and $50 non-refundable deposit are due by Wednesday, July 7th. After July 7th, the price increases to $195. If you are interested, please send Christy Beesley a Facebook message or an email to christybeesley at gmail dot com with your email address. A registration form will be emailed to you. July 31 Stop Hunger Now in Haiti The West Tennessee Haiti Partnership's "Stop Hunger Now" meal packing event will be held on Saturday, July 31 at Church of the Holy Communion, 4645 Walnut Grove Rd. Recipients of the meals will include handicapped children, orphans and the aged in the Diocese of Haiti. This year's event will be held in the gym. To avoid overcrowding, the number of volunteers for each shift will be limited. Sign up early to reserve your place on the shift of your choice. Help is also needed to unload supplies and set up for the event on Friday, July 30. To register for setup or a packing shift or to contribute (online or by check) to the cost of the meals click here. To advertise the event, download: poster, cards to hand out, skip two feed 40 flyer, skip two feed 160 flyer. July 31 Trivia Night at St. George's St. George’s is sponsoring a “Gilligan’s Island” Trivia Night to benefit the music programs at the church on Saturday, July 31 in the Parish Hall, at 7:00 pm. The contest is designed for teams of six; registration fee (per table) is $60. To register, contact Verlinda Henning (VerlindaH at aol dot com) with your name and the name and number of players on your team. The deadline to register is Saturday, July 17, and space is limited. Teams are encouraged to bring their own food & beverages; there will be prizesfor trivia winners and for the best decorated “Gilligan’s Island” table. August 4-6 Diocesan Rafting Trip St. Philip and Calvary will host Just Add Water, a diocesan rafting trip for youth, on August 4-6 at the Ocoee River. Rising 7th - 12th graders, rising college freshmen and adult leaders are invited to play, pray, worship, hike and raft the Ocoee. Cost is $165 before June 15, $180 before July 15, which covers lodging and meals at DuBose Conference Center, transportation and activities. Vans will depart from and return to St. Philip, 9380 Davies Plantatiion Rd. Click here to download a registration form, then send it and full payment to Calvary, 102 N. Second St. Memphis 38103. August 27-29 Laymen's Conference Save the Date! The 2010 Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee Conference will be held August 27th, 28th, and 29th, the weekend prior to Labor Day, beginning with dinner Friday evening and ending with breakfast Sunday morning after the concluding service at All Saint's Chapel, Sewanee. Visit www.episcopalchurchmen.net for more information.
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