June ’21 Synod Newsletter

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry issues his fifth in a series of monthly messages that continue through the end of this year, titled “All Together in One Place.” Each message will share a pastoral word, rooted in Scripture, that witnesses to God’s presence today, our rich theological tradition and the social teaching that connects us. Celebrating Our Diversity Dear beloved children of God,  As a church, we collectively continue to celebrate the diversity with which God has created the world. Scripture tells us that, from the very beginning, we were made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). In the book of Acts, many […]

THE BEACON WEEKLYView this newsletter in your browser.    Articles this issue…..   The Beacon Newsletter 09/11/2026From Bishop Marshall: “Storytelling, Connection, And Engagement”Across the Diocese: September 17, 2026 This Week at St. Christopher’s…Week of September 14thMonday (09/14/2026) – Holy Cross Day  Mitford Reading Group Series – 1:30 pm  Bishop’s Council – 7:00 pm    Tuesday (09/15/2026)   Faithful Living – 6:00 am   Centering Prayer (Online) – 8:00 pmWednesday (09/16/2026) – Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr at Carthage – 258; Ninian, Bishop, Missionary to Scotland – ca. 430  Fellowship Breakfast – 9:00 am  Worship Band – 11:00 am  Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm  Hot Meals Outreach – 4:00 pm       Thursday (09/17/2026) – Hildegard, Abbess of Bingen, Renewer of the Church […]

View as Webpage    Annual Health Insurance Enrollment for 2027Annual health insurance enrollment will take place from October 14-November 6. A letter to all plan participants with plan details, rates, and changes can be found here. Please share this with your clergy and any staff who are eligible to participate.Information on plan comparisons; general eligibility requirements; the diocesan health care policy; fact sheets for health care savings accounts and Medicare Small Payor Exceptions; vision benefits; waiver forms; and required disclosures can be found here. This year, CPG will not send hard copies of annual enrollment materials. Instead, all materials will be […]

THE BEACON WEEKLYView this newsletter in your browser.    Articles this issue…..   The Beacon Newsletter 09/03/2026Across the Diocese: September 10, 2026 This Week at St. Christopher’s…Week of September 7thMonday (09/07/2026)   Office Closed for Labor Day  Mitford Reading Group Series – On Summer Break  Brotherhood of St. Andrew Meeting – 6:30 pm       Tuesday (09/08/2026) – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary  Faithful Living – 6:15 am  Centering Prayer – 8:00 pm      Wednesday (09/09/2026) – Peter Claver, Priest, Missionary toColombia – 1654; Constance, Nun, and Her Companions – 1878  Worship Band – 11:00 am  Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm                                    […]