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Daybook -- Today is Wednesday, February 7, 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 1478, Thomas More, chiefly remembered for his principled refusal to accept King Henry VIII's claim to be the supreme head of the Church of England, is born in London. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_More
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World Report
A round-up of world news and reports from Anglican provinces since January 31:
CUBA: Anglicans hail appointment of first woman bishop http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_82100_ENG_HTM.htm
ENGLAND: Archbishop of York calls for global fight against debt, child poverty and racism http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_81921_ENG_HTM.htm
INDIA: Tutu dedicates Gandhi Prize to Darfur, South Africa, Burmese leader http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_81906_ENG_HTM.htm
UGANDA: Hellen Wangusa congratulated on appointment as UN Anglican Observer http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_82050_ENG_HTM.htm
More World news: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_77937_ENG_HTM.htm
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People
Angela King, champion of empowering women, dies aged 68 http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_82142_ENG_HTM.htm
More People news: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_78001_ENG_HTM.htm
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Weeks Ahead
Full calendar: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_82141_ENG_HTM.htm
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Events
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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 10, 2007 * MIAMI, Florida: Absalom Jones Service
February 11, 2007
* PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: Presiding Bishop to preach at Absalom Jones celebration * CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts: Absalom Jones Service * MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota: Absalom Jones remembered * HARTFORD, Connecticut: Absalom Jones celebration * ATLANTA, Georgia: Feast of Absalom Jones * CINCINNATI, Ohio: Absalom Jones Service * WASHINGTON, DC: 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 * CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts: Episcopal Divinity School celebrates Absalom Jones
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 17, 2007
* HOUSTON, Texas: Christ Church Cathedral, Houston, TX * NEW YORK CITY: All Souls' Church, New York, NY * DETROIT, Michigan: Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit, MI
February 18, 2007
* BUFFALO, New York: Celebrating Martin Luther King and Absalom Jones * AKRON, Ohio: Absalom Jones remembered
February 22, 2007
* CORPUS CHRISTI, 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 * SAN FRANCISCO, California: Absalom Jones and Richard Allen Celebration Service * BALTIMORE, Maryland: Commemorating the life and legacy of Absalom Jones
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Music
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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_82141_ENG_HTM.htm
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Catalyst: "Mere Christianity" from Harper Collins Publishers, by C. S. Lewis, 227 pages, paperback, c. 1980, $10.95
[Source: HarperCollins Publishers] -- One of the most popular and beloved introductions to Christian faith ever written, Mere Christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide. The book brings together C.S. Lewis's legendary broadcast talks of the war years, talks in which he set out simply to "explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times." Rejecting the boundaries that divide Christianity's many denominations, Lewis provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith. It is a collection of scintillating brilliance that remains strikingly fresh for the modern reader and at the same time confirms Lewis's reputation as one of the leading writers and thinkers of our age.
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