Episcopal Life Online Newslink September 10, 2007
Episcopal Life Online is available at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/elife.
Today's ELO Newslink includes:
* TOP STORY - Desmond Tutu Center to raise new generation of peacemakers, reconcilers * TOP STORY - Bonnie Anderson promises support, tells Fort Worth Episcopalians to 'saddle up' * TOP STORY - September 16 bulletin insert focuses on the House of Bishops meeting * DIOCESAN DIGEST - COLORADO: Bishop moves to reorganize parish after rector, vestry announce resignations * FEATURES - Keeping the faith: Spokane congregation grows, restarts ministry in state's poorest neighborhood
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TOP STORIES
Desmond Tutu Center to raise new generation of peacemakers, reconcilers Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town opens new center at General Theological Seminary
By Matthew Davies
[Episcopal News Service] The Desmond Tutu Center, officially opened September 9 by the Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town and Nobel Laureate for whom the center was named, begins a new chapter in the mission of General Theological Seminary (GTS), the Episcopal Church's oldest theological institution.
"This center is hoping to nurture those who are going to be instruments of peace and reconciliation," Tutu told more than 300 guests -- including Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and actor Sam Waterston -- at the gala opening of the new educational conference center on the GTS campus in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.
"We are all meant to dream dreams and see visions and this center is a sign of that dream we all have for a healed world," Jefferts Schori said.
Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_89862_ENG_HTM.htm
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Bonnie Anderson promises support, tells Fort Worth Episcopalians to 'saddle up'
By Mary Frances Schjonberg
[Episcopal News Service] House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson assured Episcopalians in the Diocese of Fort Worth September 8 that they will be supported by the leadership of the wider church "so that you may answer God's call to mission."
"Above all else, I want you to know that faithful Episcopalians have made promises to God, asking for God's help to keep these promises each time we renew our baptismal covenant," she said. "Faithful Episcopalians will be supported by their church leadership so that you may answer God's call to mission with the full support of the Episcopal Church. The obstacles in front of you are no match for the power behind you. You are beloved."
Still, Anderson advised Episcopalians to "saddle your own horse" if they wanted to see changes in their diocese. She advised them to pay attention to the issue of governance, reminding them that parishes and dioceses remain a part of the Episcopal Church even if some members decide to leave.
Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_89851_ENG_HTM.htm
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Episcopal Life This Week: House of Bishops Meeting for September 16, 2007
Learn about the House of Bishops and their upcoming meeting in New Orleans in the September 16 Episcopal Life bulletin insert.
Bulletin inserts are available at
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/78650_8852_ENG_HTM.htm
More Top Stories: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/elife
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DIOCESAN DIGEST
COLORADO: Bishop moves to reorganize parish after rector, vestry announce resignations http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81803_89856_ENG_HTM.htm
More Diocesan news: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81803_ENG_HTM.htm
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FEATURES
Keeping the faith
Spokane congregation grows, restarts ministry in state's poorest neighborhood
By Kristi Philip
[Episcopal Life] Holy Trinity Church in Spokane, Washington, is rich with history, but it is the future that is on members' minds these days.
The small church is charting a new course after 112 years in Spokane's west central area, working hard to reconnect with the neighborhood, exploring new worship forms and offering hospitality to everyone who comes its way.
But a lot of work lies ahead.
"This is a true re-start," said the Rev. Paul Lebens-Englund, Holy Trinity's vicar. "There were only three people when we started."
Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81834_89870_ENG_HTM.htm
More Features: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/78936_ENG_HTM.htm