Episcopal Life Online Daybook -- Today is Wednesday, September 12, 2007. The Church calendar remembers John Henry Hobart, Bishop of New York (1775-1830).
* 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 1922, the House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church voted in favor of deleting the word "obey" from the marriage vows.
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WEEKS AHEAD
Full calendar: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/78650_1669_ENG_HTM.htm
Events 9/13/2007 >> GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska: 2007 Ministry Conference
9/14/2007
>> VAILS GATE, New York: Retreat programs at the Convent of St. Helena >> ST. LOUIS, Missouri: Making Disciples Conference
9/15/2007
>> OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma: Bishop-elect Edward J. Konieczny to be ordained and consecrated >> BELLEVUE, Washington: Bishop-elect Gregory H. Rickel to be ordained and consecrated
9/16/2007
>> HIGHLAND, Maryland: Prayer Vigil for Peace
9/19/2007
>> NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana: House of Bishops to meet
9/21/2007
>> EVANSTON, Illinois: Seabury-Western to offer course on reconciliation >> SAN FRANCISCO, California: A Sacred Journey
9/25/2007 >> AUSTIN, Texas: 2007 Blandy Lectures
9/27/2007 >> LANDER, Wyoming: On Sacred Ground
9/29/2007
>> SYRACUSE, New York: Youth Anti-Racism Summit >> WASHINGTON, D.C.: Cathedral Day
9/30/2007
>> NEW YORK CITY: Solemn Evensong in Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act
10/4/2007
>> JACKSON, Wyoming: Diocese of Wyoming to meet in convention >> FAIRBANKS, Alaska: Diocese of Alaska to meet in convention >> LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas: Central High School 50 year commemoration at Trinity Cathedral
10/5/2007
>> OACOMA, South Dakota: Diocese of South Dakota to meet in convention >> BUTTE, Montana: Diocese of Montana to meet in convention >> BISMARCK, North Dakota: Diocese of North Dakota to meet in convention >> DENVER, Colorado: Diocese of Colorado to meet in convention
10/6/2007 >> NATIONAL: Prayer Vigil for Peace
10/7/2007
>> LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Maryland: A Gathering for Young Adult Clergy >> NORTHWESTERN, Pennsylvania: Diocese of North Western Pennsylvania to meet in convention >> PRINCETON, New Jersey: The Episcopal Church at Princeton University >> BENNINGTON, Vermont: Blessing of the animals
10/8/2007
>> NATIONAL: Interfaith Fast to End the War in Iraq
10/12/2007
>> BERKELEY, California: Fourth Annual St. Margaret Lecture >> MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin: Diocese of Milwaukee to meet in convention >> NORTHERN, Michigan: Diocese of Northern Michigan to meet in convention >> MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota: Beijing Circles
10/18/2007
>> MEDFORD, Massachusetts: H.H. Richardson Lecture
10/19/2007
>> HARTFORD, Connecticut: Diocese of Connecticut to meet in convention
10/21/2007
>> WASHINGTON, D.C.: State of Virginia to be celebrated at Cathedral
10/22/2007
>> ORLANDO, Florida: Start Up Start Over seminar
10/25/2007
>> WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina: Primeros Pasos
10/26/2007
>> DEARBORN, Michigan: Executive Council to meet >> AUSTIN, Texas: Visitors weekend at Seminary of the Southwest
10/27/2007 >> LYNN, Massachusetts: MDG workshops
10/29/2007
>> AUGUSTA, Georgia: Cynthia Bourgeault to lead seminar
11/2/2007
>> DES MOINES, Iowa: Diocese of Iowa to meet in convention
Music 9/11/2007 >> DENVER, Colorado: Memoriam organ concert >> NEW YORK CITY: Open Music Ensemble
9/14/2007 >> LARAMIE, Wyoming: Chant workshop
9/15/2007
>> MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin: Benefit concert for the New Orleans Musicians Clinic
9/16/2007 >> HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania: U2 Eucharist >> NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey: Sunday Vespers Series >> LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Choral Eucharist with Sun City Ringers
9/20/2007
>> JACKSON, Mississippi: An Enchanting Evening of Piano Music and Storytelling
9/23/2007
>> POUGHKEEPSIE, New York: Organ Recital and Choral Evensong >> NEWARK, Delaware: Be Still and Know
9/28/2007 >> BIRMINGHAM, Alabama: Mid-day Musical Menu
9/29/2007
>> PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island: Muisc at Park Place
9/30/2007
>> BENNINGTON, Vermont: Festival Choral Eucharist >> WASHINGTON, D.C.: Festival Worship Service >> WICKFORD, Rhode Island: Evensong and concert
10/4/2007 >> NEW YORK CITY: Music that Makes Community
10/13/2007
>> MILFORD, Massachusetts: Concerts at the Corner
10/14/2007 >> BIRMINGHAM, Alabama: Choral Evensong
10/19/2007
>> WATERBURY, Connecticut: Festival of Choirs
10/20/2007
>> MEMPHIS, Tennessee: Emmanuel Music and Arts Festival
10/26/2007 >> BIRMINGHAM, Alabama: Mid-day Musical Menu
Full calendar: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/78650_1669_ENG_HTM.htm
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Catalyst: "Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road: Exploring a New Path Between Two Roads" from Cowley Publications, by Paul-Gordon Chandler, 208 pages, hardcover, c. 2007, $19.95
[Source: Cowley Publications] Historically, Christians have taken a confrontational or missionary approach toward Islam, leading many Muslims to identify Christianity with the cultural prejudices of Westerners. On the individual level, Christ-followers within Islam have traditionally been encouraged by Christians to break away from their Muslim communities. Chandler boldly explores how these two major religions -- which share much common heritage -- can not only co-exist, but also enrich each other.
Editor's note: the author, Paul-Gordon Chandler, will hold a book signing at Catalyst Café and Books, 815 Second Avenue, New York, on Wednesday, September 12 from 4-5 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
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