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["Matthew Davies" <mdavies@episcopalchurch.org>]

>Episcopal Life Daily
>November 14, 2008

>Episcopal Life Online is available at
>http://www.episcopalchurch.org/elife.

>Today's Episcopal Life Daily includes:

* TOP STORY - NCC/CWS addresses Christian unity, racial justice,
immigration reform
* DIOCESAN DIGEST - LOS ANGELES: Dangerous 'sundowner' winds fan flames,
destroy Episcopal monastery
* DIOCESAN DIGEST - SOUTHERN OHIO: Diocese makes mission, action a
priority in convention
* WORLD REPORT - INDIA: Archbishop of Canterbury expresses solidarity
with persecuted Christians
* WORLD REPORT - POLAND: U.K. faith leaders join students on visit to
former Nazi death camp
* MISSION - Building advocacy networks goal of Indigenous Women's
Gathering
* EDUCATION - Sewanee, Episcopal Preaching Foundation collaborate for
lectures and workshops
* ARTS - Author retrieves a fourth-century word for modern times
* DAYBOOK - November 17, 2008: Today in Scripture, Prayer, History
* CATALYST - Waiting in Joyful Hope: Daily Reflections for Advent &
Christmas 2008-2009

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>TOP STORIES

NCC/CWS addresses Christian unity, racial justice, immigration reform

Episcopalians make valuable contributions at annual general assembly

>By Matthew Davies

[Episcopal News Service, National Council of Churches] Celebrating 100
years of ecumenical cooperation in the U.S., the National Council of
Churches (NCC) and Church World Service (CWS) annual general assembly
convened November 11-13 in Denver, Colorado, and the Episcopal Church's
participation was highly visible.

Bishop C. Christopher Epting, the Presiding Bishop's deputy for
ecumenical and interreligious relations, who was among the Episcopal
Church representatives at the meeting, said, "Two highlights for me at
this Assembly were the presence of young adults from the "New Fire"
consultation and the wonderful new balance between substantive Faith and
Order work--including interreligious relations--and our ongoing work for
justice and peace. General Secretary Michael Kinnamon deserves much of
the credit for inspiring both." 

"The NCC plays a vital role in bringing the communions together to
explore the possibility of the visible unity of the church, and to
encourage and support one another as we seek to be faithful disciples in
the world," said the Rev. Lyndon Harris, an Episcopal priest and
executive director of the New York-based Garden of Forgiveness, an
educational non-profit organization that teaches about forgiveness as a
strategy for both personal healing and wellness. "I will take away from
this general assembly not only the resources shared, but also an
excitement to share this ecumenical experience with the congregation I
serve."

Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_102522_ENG_HTM.htm

More Top Stories: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/elife

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>DIOCESAN DIGEST

LOS ANGELES: Dangerous 'sundowner' winds fan flames, destroy Episcopal
monastery
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81803_102524_ENG_HTM.htm

SOUTHERN OHIO: Diocese makes mission, action a priority in convention
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81803_102498_ENG_HTM.htm

More Diocesan news: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81803_ENG_HTM.htm

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>WORLD REPORT

INDIA: Archbishop of Canterbury expresses solidarity with persecuted
Christians
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81808_102501_ENG_HTM.htm

POLAND: U.K. faith leaders join students on visit to former Nazi death
camp
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81808_102500_ENG_HTM.htm

More World news: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81808_ENG_HTM.htm

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>MISSION

Building advocacy networks goal of Indigenous Women's Gathering

>By Lisa B. Hamilton

[Episcopal News Service] Twenty-five indigenous women are gathering
November 14-16 for the Annual Anglican/Episcopal Indigenous Women's
Gathering at Washington National Cathedral's Cathedral College.
Participants, most of whom live on reservations, will travel from
Australia, Alaska, Hawaii and throughout the lower 48 states for the
event.

According to Sarah Eagle Heart, conference coordinator and a member of
the Oglala Lakota tribe, indigenous women are particularly concerned by
the use of methamphetamine and other illegal drugs, poverty and domestic
abuse on reservations.

While past Indigenous Women's Gatherings have focused on healing and
education around these challenges, "we're taking this gathering to the
next level" by empowering indigenous women to become advocates and build
advocacy networks, particularly around the issue of domestic violence,
said Eagle Heart in an interview.

Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81799_102520_ENG_HTM.htm

More Mission: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81799_ENG_HTM.htm
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>EDUCATION

Sewanee, Episcopal Preaching Foundation collaborate for lectures and
workshops

[Episcopal News Service] In a new and growing partnership, School of
Theology at the University of the South and the Episcopal Preaching
Foundation recently co-sponsored two workshops exclusively for seminary
graduates who had attended the foundation's annual Preaching Excellence
Program and had come to Sewanee for the annual DuBose Lectures. 

One workshop explored the implications of Dr. Fred B. Craddock's
theology for preaching in Advent, and the second provided an opportunity
for participants to talk with Craddock about his DuBose Lectures and
other issues in preaching. Dr. William Brosend, Sewanee associate
professor of homiletics, helped present the workshops.

Craddock, the Bandy Distinguished Professor of Preaching and New
Testament Emeritus, Candler School of Theology at Emory University,
preached a sermon and delivered three lectures as part of the DuBose
gathering October 30-31.

Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/78650_102497_ENG_HTM.htm

More Education: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/80263_93222_ENG_HTM.htm

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>ARTS

Author retrieves a fourth-century word for modern times

>By Martha K. Baker

[Episcopal Life] Words go in and out of fashion like hemlines. Such is
the fortune of the word "acedia" (pronounced "uh-seed-ee-uh"). When
viable in the 4th century, especially in monastic communities, the word
meant simply "lack of care." 

Kathleen Norris is escorting "acedia" back into vogue through her latest
book, Acedia & Me: A Marriage, Monks, and a Writer's Life (Riverhead
Books, 336 pp., $25.95). 

As part of a recent book tour, which began at Washington National
Cathedral, Norris traveled to Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis. She
looked up at the magnificent 35-foot reredos and at the lofty vaults,
and declared, "I've read [in St. Louis] before, but never in such a
glorious place. I hope I do it justice."

Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81827_102495_ENG_HTM.htm

More Arts: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81827_ENG_HTM.htm

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>DAYBOOK

On November 17, 2008, the church calendar remembers Hugh, Bishop of
Lincoln, 1200.

* 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 November 17, 1558, Elizabeth I's accession to the
English throne led to the re-establishment of the Church of England.

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>CATALYST

"Waiting in Joyful Hope: Daily Reflections for Advent & Christmas
2008-2009" from Liturgical Press, by Robert F. Morneau, 112 pages,
paperback, c. 2008, $2

[Liturgical Press] "Do not be deceived. Although this is a little book
which fits in the palm of the hand, it is a gem. Flowing from a
prayerful heart and a lively mind, its content is both deep and broad.
Bishop Morneau uses the wisdom of Scripture and literature to make the
beginning of the liturgical year accessible, potent, and inspiring.
Advent and Christmas become new again." -- Dana Greene, Executive
Director, Aquinas Center of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta

In the especially busy season of Advent and Christmas, Bishop Robert
Morneau helps us pause and prepare spiritually for the coming of Christ.
Waiting in Joyful Hope, though a little book, is a treasure of
down-to-earth and yet deeply meaningful reflections that bring prayer
and Scripture into everyday life in a thought-provoking and lasting way.
Through Morneau's insightful reflections on Scripture readings from the
daily Mass, readers will grow in their understanding of the Word of God.
Small enough to fit in a pocket or purse, this book is perfect for busy
people who wish to enrich their personal prayer life during the seasons
of Advent and Christmas.

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

More Catalyst: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/83842_ENG_HTM.htm