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Daybook -- Today is Wednesday, January 31, 2007, in Epiphany.
* 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 1991, Archbishop of Canterbury Robert Runcie retired. http://www.episcopalarchives.org/cgi-bin/ENS/ENSpress_release.pl?pr_numbe r=90187
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Weeks Ahead: Black History Month; Absalom Jones
[ENS] The month of February, Black History Month, is a time to celebrate and embrace the contribution that Black people have made to the United States. The Episcopal Church has designated February 13 as the day to celebrate the life and ministry of the Rev. Absalom Jones, the first African American priest ordained in the Episcopal Church.
The 1991 edition of Lesser Feasts and Fasts states that "Absalom Jones was an earnest preacher. He denounced slavery, and warned the oppressors to 'clean their hands of slaves.' To him, God was the Father who always acted on ?behalf of the oppressed and distressed.'"
Many Episcopal parishes have planned commemorative events. A brief list of such celebrations taking place throughout the Church follows and is available at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_81853_ENG_HTM.htm. Please check with your local parish or diocese for events in your area.
A complete list of Episcopal cathedrals is available at: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_51512_ENG_HTM.htm
February 3 * Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh, PA
February 10 * St. Agnes, Miami, FL
February 11
* The African Episcopal Church of Saint Thomas, Philadelphia, PA * St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Cambridge, MA * St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN * Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford, CT * Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta, GA * Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati, OH * Calvary Episcopal Church, Washington, DC
February 14 * Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA
February 17 * Christ Church Cathedral, Houston, TX * All Souls' Church, New York, NY * Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit, MI
February 18 * St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Buffalo, NY * St. Philip's, Akron, OH
February 24 * Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA * Episcopal Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Baltimore, MD
Full details: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_81853_ENG_HTM.htm
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Weeks Ahead
A round up of special events, services, concerts and diocesan conventions taking place throughout the Episcopal Church during the coming weeks.
Full calendar: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_81829_ENG_HTM.htm
Events
January 31, 2007
* NEW YORK CITY: Dean Samuel T. Lloyd to speak at Winter Parish Dinner
February 1, 2007
* LADUE, Missouri: Diocese celebrates Absalom Jones/Richard Allen * VALDOSTA, Georgia: Diocese of Georgia to meet in convention
February 2, 2007
* ALEXANDRIA, Virginia: Celebration of Black alumni at Virginia Theological Seminary * VICKSBURG, Mississippi: Diocese of Mississippi to meet in convention * SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Anthony Guillén to become honorary canon of St. John's Cathedral
February 3, 2007
* FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania: Workshop on enriching your marriage
February 6, 2007
* NEW YORK CITY: Trinity Choir performs Carissimi and Monteverdi * NEW YORK CITY: Organist Janette Fishell to perform at Church of the Holy Trinity
February 7, 2007
* RALEIGH, North Carolina: Episcopal Urban Caucus 2007 Assembly
February 8, 2007
* FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina: Diocese of East Carolina to meet in convention
February 9, 2007
* AUSTIN, Texas: Diocese of Texas to meet in convention * GATLINBURG, Tennessee: Diocese of East Tennessee to meet in convention * SAN DIEGO, California: Diocese of San Diego to meet in convention * ST. LOUIS, Missouri: Krewe Mardi Gras Ball '07 * WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia: Diocese of Southern Virginia to meet in convention
February 11, 2007
* PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: Presiding Bishop to preach at Absalom Jones celebration
February 13, 2007
* NEW YORK CITY: Fifth Annual Lecture in Christian Spirituality
February 14, 2007
* ROTORUA, New Zealand: Bringing Christ to A Post-Christian World
February 15, 2007
* TUSCALOOSA, Alabama: Diocese of Alabama to meet in convention * MEMPHIS, Tennessee: Diocese of West Tennessee to meet in convention
February 16, 2007
* PORTLAND, Oregon: Lecture and Workshop with Marcus Borg * QUITO, Ecuador: Diocese of Central Ecuador to meet in convention
February 22, 2007
* CORPUS CHRISTIS, Texas: Diocese of West Texas will meet in convention * CUMBERLAND FALLS, Kentucky: Diocese of Lexington to meet in convention * EUFAULA, Alabama: Diocese of Central Gulf Coast to meet in convention
February 23, 2007
* ANCHORAGE, Kentucky: Diocese of Kentucky to meet in convention * CAMBRIDGE, Maryland: Diocese of Easton to meet in convention
February 24, 2007
* FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania: Prayer workshop * PORTLAND, Oregon: Second Annual Children's Day at the Cathedral
Music
February 1, 2007
* NEW YORK CITY: Concerts at One at Trinity Church
February 2, 2007
* BEVERLY HILLS, California: Evensong on the Feast of the Presentation
February 6, 2007
* NEW YORK CITY: Music at St. Bartholomew's Church
February 7, 2007
* BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan: Rap and Hip-Hop bands to perform at Christ Church
February 8, 2007
* NEW YORK CITY: Moon over Buffalo at St. Bart's
February 11, 2007
* PLAINS, Virginia: Calder Quartet at Grace Church
Full calendar: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_81829_ENG_HTM.htm
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World Report
A round-up of world news and reports from Anglican provinces since January 24:
BURUNDI: Famine and floods cause national crisis http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_81547_ENG_HTM.htm
CANADA: Archbishop of Canterbury to meet with Canadian bishops http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_81758_ENG_HTM.htm
ENGLAND: Anglican archbishops to lead slavery repentance march in London http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_81602_ENG_HTM.htm
ENGLAND: Holocaust needs to be remembered as 'real event,' Archbishop of Canterbury says http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_81708_ENG_HTM.htm
KENYA: Surrender of Somali leader offers peace and hope, say church leaders http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_81605_ENG_HTM.htm
KENYA: Tutu likens gays' treatment to apartheid, stirs African debate http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_81771_ENG_HTM.htm
More World news: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_77937_ENG_HTM.htm
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Catalyst: "This Far by Grace: A Bishop's Journey through Questions about Homosexuality" from Cowley Publications, by J. Neil Alexander, 85 pages, paperback, c. 2003, $10.95
[Source: Cowley Publications] -- In this thoughtful and timely book, Bishop Alexander explores his journey through the theological, scriptural, and pastoral aspects of the questions surrounding homosexuality and the Christian faith. Writing in the weeks after the General Convention of the Episcopal Church approved the appointment of the church's first openly gay bishop, Bishop Alexander offers a personal view of his changing outlook -- from exclusion to acceptance -- on this important issue. He also offers thought-provoking perspectives on scripture and tradition. This Far by Grace will prove a vital resource for discussion and reflection by individuals, parishes, and dioceses.
To order: Episcopal Books and Resources, online at http://www.episcopalbookstore.org or call 800-903-5544.
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