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Daybook -- Today is Thursday, May 11, 2006, in Eastertide.
* Today in Scripture: Daily Office meditation at http://www.eds.libsyn.com * Today in Prayer: Anglican Cycle of Prayer http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acp/index.cfm * Today in History: On this day in 1851, the Rev. William Richmond arrived in Portland, Oregon, as the Episcopal Church's first designated missionary to the region. http://www.diocese-oregon.org/history/
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People: Mary Brennan appointed World Mission Interpretation and Networks officer [ENS] Mary Frazier Brennan, a marketing and communications professional from Atlanta, Georgia, has been appointed World Mission Interpretation and Networks Officer in the Anglican and Global Relations (AGR) cluster at the Episcopal Church Center in New York City, effective May 1.
"In addition to her training in a wide variety of media, and a significant background as an educator and motivator, Mary brings marvelous enthusiasm and creative energy to our department at an exciting time in the life of our church and the wider Communion," said Canon Margaret S. Larom, director of AGR.
Brennan has worked in both the corporate and non-profit spheres. As senior producer/writer for Turner Broadcasting from 1989 to 1998, she spearheaded internal and external communications projects that included interactive and web-based marketing, as well as national advertising campaigns.
Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_74538_ENG_HTM.htm
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Listening: Southern Malawi bishop acknowledges partnership By Matthew Davies
[ENS] Bishop James Tengatenga of Southern Malawi, and his wife Jocelyn, visited New York last week to build on a "partners in mission" (PIM) relationship between the Central Africa diocese and St. James' Episcopal Church in Manhattan.
While meeting with staff at the Episcopal Church Center on May 3, Tengatenga conveyed his gratitude for all that the Episcopal Church has done in supporting his diocese in recent years, noting in particular the relationship with St. James' and Episcopal Relief and Development's assistance in purchasing relief supplies for areas affected by famine.
Malawi is one of the world's least-developed countries and major challenges include increasing corruption, population growth, the spread of HIV/AIDS and the recent food crisis.
Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_74540_ENG_HTM.htm
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Diocesan Digest
* ATLANTA: Clergy push for Hunger-Free Communities Act * BETHLEHEM: Regional evangelism workshops train leaders * IDAHO: Diocese marks Episcopal Life anniversary * LOUISIANA: 'Jericho Road' housing initiative targets New Orleans neighborhood * NEW YORK: Bishop makes magazine's list of influentials * TEXAS: Bishop to take Astros' mound * TEXAS: Leadership and Faith series continues * WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS: 'Disciples, leaders, dreamers' called to continue vision work
Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_74537_ENG_HTM.htm
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Catalyst: "Holy Hospitality: Worship and the Baptismal Covenant," from Church Publishing Inc. by Clayton L. Morris, paperback, 120 pages, $15 ISBN: 0-89869-359-4 CODE: 3594
Church Publishing online: http://www.churchpublishing.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Product&Productid= 422
[Source: Church Publishing Inc.] What does it really mean to "proclaim the good news of God in Christ" and to "continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers?" These promises from the baptismal rite of the Book of Common Prayer have become very familiar to most Episcopalians, but they have yet to be fully lived out in most congregations. In this lively and accessible guide, Clayton Morris argues that everyone present on Sunday mornings has a ministry of hospitality, coming together in a proclamation of welcome to all.
"Clayton Morris has crafted a useful and very thoughtful handbook and guide to congregations intending to enhance the welcome they offer newcomers. The theology offered here, always mindful of matters of justice, has a hospitable baptismal heart." -- The Rev. William Seth Adams, B.D., Ph.D., retired Professor of Liturgics, Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest
Clayton L. Morris is the Episcopal Church's staff officer for liturgy and music. The wisdom he offers in Holy Hospitality is drawn from his many years of experience as a parish priest.
Order online through Episcopal Books and Resources, www.episcopalbookstore.org; 800.903.5544.
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