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Daybook -- Today is Wednesday, March 14, 2007, in Lent.
* 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 1981, Henry B. Hucles III was elected suffragan bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. http://www.episcopalarchives.com/cgi-bin/ENS/ENSpress_release.pl?pr_numbe r=81093
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World Report
ANGOLA: International community too fixed on success, Williams tells congregation http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_83527_ENG_HTM.htm
CANADA: Residential schools agreement approved http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_83381_ENG_HTM.htm
ENGLAND: 'Slavery still with us,' Archbishops say in online reflection http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_83528_ENG_HTM.htm
KENYA: Bishop talks with Muslims about threat to world sports event http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_83370_ENG_HTM.htm
PANAMA: Despite democratization, bishop sees worrying signs in Latin America http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_83202_ENG_HTM.htm
SOUTHERN AFRICA: Torrential rains displace thousands; ERD responds http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_83368_ENG_HTM.htm
ZIMBABWE: Anglican Church encouraged to develop 'independent voice' on human rights http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_83201_ENG_HTM.htm
More World news: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_77937_ENG_HTM.htm
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Weeks Ahead
Full calendar: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_82671_ENG_HTM.htm -------- Events
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March 14, 2007...
* BENNINGTON, Vermont: Lenten Program and Supper each Wednesday
March 16, 2007...
* WINNETKA, Illinois: Elaine Pagels to speak at Church of the Holy Comforter * WEST PARK, New York: Holy Cross Monastery to host Peace Vigil for Iraq * WASHINGTON, D.C.: Christian Peace Witness for Iraq * CAREFREE, Arizona: Washington National Cathedral Program to Address Hope and Action on Global Warming
March 17, 2007... * NEW YORK CITY: Spa for the soul
March 18, 2007...
* WASHINGTON, D.C.: Cathedral State Day honors Arkansas * BENNINGTON, Vermont: Mothering Sunday to be recognized at St. Peter's Church * FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania: The Rev. Greg Wilson to preach at St. Thomas
March 20, 2007...
* NEW YORK CITY: Confiteor: A Lenten Reflection
March 23, 2007...
* AUSTIN, Texas: Visitors' weekend at Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest * PARK RIDGE, Illinois: St. Mary's to host screening of documentary on forgiveness
March 27, 2007...
* CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts: First Joanna Dewey Scholars Lecture at EDS
March 28, 2007...
* NEW YORK CITY: Center for Jewish-Christian Studies and Relations lecture at GTS
March 30, 2007...
* NEW YORK CITY: A Lenten Retreat with James Alison * AUGUSTA, Georgia: Preparing for Holy Week
March 31, 2007... * NEW YORK CITY: Finding a Daily Oasis
April 7, 2007...
* BENNINGTON, Vermont: Holy Baptism to be celebrated at St. Peter's Church
April 11, 2007
* BERKELEY, California: CDSP set for spring conference for prospective seminary students
April 13, 2007
* ST. LOUIS, Missouri: Third annual AFRECS conference
April 20, 2007
* SMYRNA, Delaware: Diocese of Delaware to meet in convention
April 21, 2007
* KNOXVILLE, Tennessee: Diocese of East Tennessee to hold diocesan ministry conference
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Music
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March 16, 2007...
* BEVERLY HILLS, California: Air Force Academy Band Stellar Brass
March 21, 2007...
* NEW YORK CITY: Celebration of Bach at Church of the Holy Apostles
March 23, 2007...
* ATLANTA, Georgia: John Michael Talbot Concert * NEW YORK CITY: Music series continues at Holy Trinity
March 31, 2007...
* BROOKLYN, New York: MANI to present second concert
April 1, 2007...HOLY WEEK / PALM SUNDAY
* WASHINGTON, D.C.: Bach's St. John Passion at Washington National Cathedral * BEVERLY HILLS, California: Meditation on the Passion of Christ, with Carols
Full calendar: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_82671_ENG_HTM.htm
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Catalyst: "Conversations with Scriptures: The Parables" from Morehouse Publishing, by William Brosend, 129 pages, paperback, c. 2007, $12.95
[Source: Morehouse Publishing] -- From the very beginning, human beings have loved to listen to stories. And Jesus loved to tell them. The parables are vivid, rich, arresting stories that make us think and teach us lessons about our relationship with God and others. From talents to mustard seeds, from shepherds to Samaritans, Jesus used common reference points to teach important truths.
But the parables are filled with ambiguity and room for interpretation. With historical and cultural background, and careful scholarly detail, this book helps readers explore their beauty, richness, and joy.
This volume includes discussion questions and activities. Chapters are organized by parable types such as seeking and growth.
To order: Episcopal Books and Resources, online at http://www.episcopalbookstore.org or call 800-903-5544.
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