Episcopal Life Online Daybook -- Today is Thursday, August 2, 2007.
* Today in Scripture: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/82457_ENG_HTM.htm * Today in Prayer: Anglican Cycle of Prayer: http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acp/index.cfm * Today in History: On this day in 1853, the first convocation of clergy and laity of the Episcopal Church in the Oregon and Washington Territories was held in Oregon City.
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Catalyst Cafe & Books to hold book signing August 10
[Episcopal News Service] On Friday, August 10 from 3-6 p.m., Catalyst Cafe & Books will welcome three acclaimed authors presenting their own separate works: Sharon Sheridan, Pages of Faith, Morehouse Publishing; the Rev. John Lionberger, Renewal in the Wilderness: A Spiritual Guide to Connecting With God in the Natural World, SkyLight Paths Publishing; the Rev. Jane Tomaine, St. Benedict's Toolbox, Morehouse Publishing. Authors will be available to sign copies of their publications.
To purchase a copy in advance please visit the Episcopal Books and Resources website or Catalyst Cafe & Books, 815 Second Avenue, New York, any weekday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Further information about the authors and their publications is available at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81831_88731_ENG_HTM.htm
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Kenneth Swanson resigns as dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Nashville http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81831_88733_ENG_HTM.htm
More People: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81831_ENG_HTM.htm
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Catalyst: "Comfort Ye: Finding Light in Times of Darkness" from Forward Movement, edited by Richard H. Schmidt, 108 pages, hardcover, c. 2007, $15.95
[Source: Forward Movement] September 11. Hurricane Katrina. Depression. Apartheid. Betrayal. Suicide. How does one make sense out of devastating loss or injury? Where can one find support? How can one forgive those responsible? Why does God allow it?
Seeking to shed a glimpse of light onto such perplexing, painful, wrenching questions, this collection offers a kaleidoscope of stories, insights, ruminations, and expressions of faith from Rowan Williams, Desmond Tutu, and many others.
Addressing these tough questions head-on, each author shares testimony of how their Christian faith has transformed their ability to grow beyond pain without discounting or forgetting it. Again and again they show how love, relationships, and faith have proven a welcome comfort where answers will not suffice.
Contributors include: David J. Bena, Thomas L. Ehrich, Kathryn Greene-McCreight, Robert Horine, Lee Krug, Carol McCrae, Edward J. Mills III, Gregory A. Russell, Frederick W. Schmidt, Richard H. Schmidt, John J. Thatamanil, Desmond Tutu, Francis H. Wade, Rowan Williams, and Mary Wilson.
To order: Episcopal Books and Resources, online at http://www.episcopalbookstore.org or call 800-903-5544 -- or visit your local Episcopal bookseller, http://www.episcopalbooksellers.org