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Daybook -- Today is Tuesday, October 3, 2006.
* Today in Scripture: Daily Office meditation
http://www.forwardmovement.org/todaysreading.cfm * Today in Prayer: Anglican Cycle of Prayer: http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acp/index.cfm * Today in History: On this day in 1993, Robert Reed Shahan was consecrated bishop coadjutor of Arizona. http://www.episcopalarchives.org/cgi-bin/ENS/ENSpress_release.pl?pr_number=92116O
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Tuesday Teaching: Mission and Communication resources available from the Episcopal Church Center
[ENS] A new program year has started for congregations across the Episcopal Church. This is a time when congregations undertake new learning programs and patterns and plan for the remainder of the program year itself. An integral and essential part of congregational life is the learning which occurs at all levels and for all ages.
The Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler, director of mission for the Episcopal Church, said that one of the primary purposes of the Episcopal Church Center is to develop new resources for learning and to work with others in the development of such resources.
"At the Episcopal Church Center, we are working diligently to prepare resources for congregational and individual use," he said. "We stand ready to be of assistance and look forward to opportunities for further service."
This year, there are three major sets of resources available from the church center geared towards strengthening formation and mission in local congregations.
Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_78320_ENG_HTM.htm
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World Report
* SRI LANKA: First Anglican women priests ordained in Church of Ceylon http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_78307_ENG_HTM.htm
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Diocesan Digest
* VIRGINIA: Bishops Lee, Minns reach agreement on Truro Church
* NORTHERN CALIFORNIA: Episcopal Diocese of Northern California consecrates coadjutor http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_78314_ENG_HTM.htm
* SAN DIEGO: Wardens, diocese file suit in property conflict http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_78313_ENG_HTM.htm
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Catalyst: "Anglican Young People's Dictionary" from Morehouse Publishing, by June A. English, 71 pages, paperback, $9.95
[Source: Morehouse Publishing] -- What does the vestry do? Is there a difference between a rector and a vicar? What exactly is an undercroft, anyway? Young people -- and their families -- can turn to this user-friendly, clearly written resource to learn the meanings of many of the unique words that are part of the Anglican tradition. The Anglican Young People's Dictionary is a concise, engaging, easy-to-read dictionary of some 150 often-used, but frequently misunderstood, words used by Anglicans. Written in an approachable style, it's an excellent resource for teens approaching Confirmation, as well as students in parish Christian formation programs. It's also a useful tool for parents and parish educators, and a handy reference for church newcomers.
To order: Episcopal Books and Resources, online at http://www.episcopalbookstore.org or call 800-903-5544.
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