Abiding in Christ with Joy, Love & Peace
We are so excited to welcome Bishop Thad Barnum as our speaker for Parish Weekend! This year’s theme, “Abiding in Christ with Joy, Love & Peace,” promises to be a truly enriching experience for all who attend. Bishop Barnum currently serves as Assisting Bishop to both the Anglican Diocese of the Carolinas and the Diocese of the Rocky Mountains, and calls the beautiful coast of South Carolina home. At the heart of his ministry is a deep and abiding passion for preaching the gospel. Over the past decade, he has dedicated himself to the pastoral care and discipleship of clergy, elders, and church leaders across a wide range of denominations — and we can’t wait for our community to experience his wisdom and heart firsthand!
In addition to his ministry in the ACNA, Bishop Barnum has published several devotionals. To learn more about his ministry and to view videos of his preaching visit his website Call2Disciple.
Weekend At A Glance
A full schedule will be distributed closer to the event. The outline below gives you a sense of the rhythm of the weekend. Youth, children and nursery ministries will be offered alongside adult activities.
Day 1 – Friday, October 9
Day 2-Saturday, October 10
Day 3-Sunday, October 11
3:00 PM
Arrival & check-in at Epworth
5:30 PM
Welcome reception & dinner
7:30 PM
Opening worship & Session 1 with Bishop Barnum
7:30 AM
Morning Prayer
8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:30 AM
Session 2 with Bishop Barnum
11:15 AM
Small group discussion
12:30 PM
Lunch & Freetime/recreation
3:00 PM
Childrens’ program & Adult Breakouts
6:00 PM
Dinner & Community Gathering
7:30 PM
Session 3 Evening Worship
7:30 AM
Morning Prayer
8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:30 AM
Holy Eucharist with Bishop Barnum
11:00 AM
Final session & Commissioning
12:00 PM
Farewell lunch & departure
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.”
John 15:4