Episcopal Place Bishops’ Dinner Set for November 1

The 2012 Episcopal Place Bishop’s Dinner has been scheduled for Thursday, November 1 at The Club in Birmingham. This biennial celebration of the Episcopal community’s outreach to low-income seniors and disabled adults will occur on All Saints’ Day and will begin at 6 p.m. The Rt. Rev. John McKee Sloan, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, will be the special speaker.

The fundraising event will include cocktails, dinner, comments from the Bishop and a special presentation involving residents who live in Episcopal Place’s affordable housing community. Tickets are $75 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals who want to support the event and the mission of Episcopal Place.

“Our first Episcopal Place Bishop’s Dinner was held two years ago as we were celebrated the 30th anniversary of Episcopal Place’s founding by the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama and nine local parishes,” said Tim Blanton, executive director of Episcopal Place. “The event was such a great success that we wanted to continue bringing this community together every other year to help us stay focused on this important mission.”

Serving as Event Planning Committee chairs are Dr. Lori Smith, a member of the Episcopal Place Board of Directors and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church; Suzan Doidge, also a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church; and Tellis Shoemaker, a member of St. Mary’s-on-the Highlands.

Proceeds from The Bishop’s Dinner will help fund Episcopal Place’s “ECares” Supportive Services Program, which provides to residents van transportation, subsidized meals and housekeeping, activities, pastoral care and worship services. The independent living facility was opened in 1980 as a partnership between the Episcopal Diocese and parishes, the non-profit sector and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which provides rent subsidies for residents.

Those interested in attending the event can call Episcopal Place at 929-0085, email Tim Blanton at tblanton@episcopalplace.org or visit www.episcopalplace.org.