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May 10: ECW ‘Inspirations’ day
A gathering for all women and men, lay and ordained, of the diocese, sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women. Guest speaker is Rickey Bolden, with music by the Alumni Singers of St. Petersburg. Bolden, a former offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns, is now senior pastor of New Community Church in LaGrange, Ga. The cost for the day is $20 which includes a seated lunch.
Time and Location: 9 a.m. at DaySpring Conference Center near Ellenton.
Contact: For reservations, contact Eileen Alleman, at (941) 753-7543 or send checks to 3204 42nd Street W, Bradenton, FL 34205.

May 11: Haydn's "Little Organ" Mass
The Christ Church Chorale, along with the Spring Ensemble from the Southwest Florida Symphony, will sing the Haydn's "Little Organ" Mass during the 11 a.m. service.
Time and location: 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 4030 Manatee Ave. West in Bradenton.
Contact: For more information, please call (941) 747-3709.

May 16-18: Equipping The 70 Seminars Conference
This weekend conference is designed to equip all Christian men in three specific disciplines: sharing your faith, defending your faith, and discipling. The teachings and tools will help men become confident and competent to disciple new men of faith. Faculty include  Bishop Dabney Smith, Dr. Dan Erickson and the Rev. Greg Davidson. Costs to be determined.
Time and Location: Begins with dinner on Friday and ends mid-afternoon on Sunday at DaySpring Conference Center near Ellenton.
Contact: Jay Crouse or Dede Weber at Episcopal Men's Ministries, (941) 957-1271.

May 18: Safeguarding All God's Children Training
Time and Location: 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at St. Church of the Good Shepherd, 639 Edgewater Dr., in Dunedin. Beverages and snacks will be provided. The cost of the training will be $5.00 per person 
Contact: The church office at (727) 733-4125. RSVP by Wednesday, May 14. 

May 31: Fresh Start Program - 2nd Meeting
A program to support Episcopal clergy and their congregational lay leaders in navigating the critical period of transition in clergy leadership.
Location: St. Wilfred's Episcopal Church, 3773 Wilkinson Rd., in Sarasota.
Registration:  To register online Click here  or  Download the registration form.
Contact: Tana Sembiante (941) 556-0315, Ext. 271.

June 10: Clergy Day
Clergy of the diocese are urged to attend a discussion of the issues within the church facilitated by Bishop J. Neal Alexander of the Diocese of Atlanta and Bishop Don Johnson of the Diocese of West Tennessee.
Time and Location: 9 a.m. at St Mark's Episcopal Church, 513 Nassau St. South in Venice.
Contact: To register online click here or e-mail Robin Vogt.

June 14: Safeguarding All God's Children Training
Time and Location: 9 a.m. at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 1200 Snell Isle Blvd. NE, in St. Petersburg. Cost $5.00. Advance registration is required.
Contact: The church office at (727) 896-9641.

June 29 - July 3: MissionServe on Pine Island-Week 1
Location:  St. John's Episcopal Church, 7771 Stringfellow Rd., in St. James City.
To register Contact: Carmen Meckman, Youth Ministry Office (941) 556-0315 Ext. 274. For more information, click here.

July 27 - August 1: MissionServe, Pine Island-Week 2
Location: St. John's Episcopal Church, 7771 Stringfellow Rd., in St. James City.
To register contact: Carmen Meckman, Youth Ministry Office, (941) 556-0315, ext. 274. For more information, click here.

September 3: Naples Deanery Fall Convocation
For clergy and representatives of parishes in the deanery.
Time and Location: 7 p.m. at a location to be determined.
Contact: The Very Rev. Michael Rowe at (239) 992-4343.

August 3 - 8: MissionServe, Pine Island - Week 3
Location: St. John's Episcopal Church, 7771 Stringfellow Rd., in St. James City.
To register contact: Carmen Meckman, Youth Ministry Office, (941) 556-0315, Ext. 274. For more information, click here.

August 26: Fort Myers Deanery Fall Convocation
For clergy and representatives of parishes in the deanery.
Time and Location: 7 p.m. at St. Hilary's Episcopal Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers.
Contact: The Very Rev. Ann McLemore at (239) 283-1820.

September 4: Tampa Deanery Fall Convocation
For clergy and representatives of parishes in the deaneries.
Time and Location: 7 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 13312 Cain Road in Tampa.
Contact: The Very Rev. Martha Vaguener at (813) 782-1202.

September 8-10: Fall Clergy Retreat
Guest speakers scheduled are the Rev. Canon Bruce Duncan, a consultant for the Trinity Foundation for Christianity and Culture, and the Foundation’s director, the Rev. Nadim Nassar.
Location: DaySpring Conference Center near Ellenton.
Contact: register by e-mail to Robin Vogt.

September 11: Venice/Manasota Deaneries Fall Convocation
For clergy and representatives of parishes in the deanery.
Time and Location: 7 p.m. at a location to be determined.
Contact:  The Very Rev. Jim Puryear at (941) 488-7714.

October 18: Diocesan Convention
The 40th annual convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida.
Location: Christ Episcopal Church, 4030 Manatee Ave. West in Bradenton.
Contact: The diocesan office at (941) 556-0315.

November 7-8: A Journey in Disciple Making 2008 Conference
This will be a reunion and equipping conference for 2007 conference participants, Equipping The 70 Team, men's ministry leaders and other participants. The conference begins with dinner on Friday and ends Saturday afternoon. Costs to be announced.
Location: DaySpring Conference Center near Ellenton.
Contact: Jay Crouse or Dede Weber at Episcopal Men's Ministries, (941) 957-1271.

November 14 - 16: YouthQuake 2008
Theme: Transformed
A dynamic weekend retreat for Middle and High School students.
Location: Christian Retreat Center in Bradenton, FL.
Contact::  For more information contact Candy Stott