Episcopal Life Online Newslink September 20, 2007
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[Editor's note: For in-depth coverage of the House of Bishops September 20-25 meeting in New Orleans, visit Episcopal Life Online at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/89878_ENG_HTM.htm.]
Today's ELO Newslink includes:
* TOP STORY - House of Bishops sessions reflect 'passionate commitment' to Anglican Communion * DIOCESAN DIGEST - FORT WORTH: Wichita Falls parish affirms Episcopal membership * DIOCESAN DIGEST - MINNESOTA: MDG Training Summit draws national leaders, offers practical training * WORLD REPORT - KENYA: Faith leaders launch campaign for violence-free elections * MULTIMEDIA - Louisiana Bishop Charles E. Jenkins: A New Orleans welcome * MULTIMEDIA - Image Gallery: House of Bishops Opening Eucharist * MULTIMEDIA - September 20 House of Bishops Media Briefing * FEATURE - You're invited to Washington National Cathedral's centennial celebration
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TOP STORIES
House of Bishops sessions reflect 'passionate commitment' to Anglican Communion
By Pat McCaughan
[Episcopal News Service, New Orleans] Bishops meeting with Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams in New Orleans on September 20 characterized their conversations with the spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion as reflective of a "passionate commitment" to the future of that communion.
Bishop Robert O'Neill of Colorado told reporters after a nearly seven-hour session with Williams that the "best way to characterize our conversation is to say that collectively as a House of Bishops who exercise oversight for the common life and ministry of each of our dioceses, we take our responsibilities and our ministries very seriously. We're passionate about the work that we all do both individually and collectively.
"That passion was reflected in our conversation today; it reflected a passionate commitment to the vitality of life and ministry of both the Episcopal Church and to the global Anglican Communion."
Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_90210_ENG_HTM.htm
More Top Stories: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/elife
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DIOCESAN DIGEST
FORT WORTH: Wichita Falls parish affirms Episcopal membership http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81803_90176_ENG_HTM.htm
MINNESOTA: MDG Training Summit draws national leaders, offers practical training http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81803_90199_ENG_HTM.htm
More Diocesan news: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81803_ENG_HTM.htm
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WORLD REPORT
KENYA: Faith leaders launch campaign for violence-free elections http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81808_90204_ENG_HTM.htm
More World news: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81808_ENG_HTM.htm
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MULTIMEDIA
Louisiana Bishop Charles E. Jenkins: A New Orleans welcome
[Episcopal Life Online] As the House of Bishops meets September 20-25 in New Orleans, Louisiana Bishop Charles E. Jenkins offers a progress report two years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the region.
A video report is available at
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/89878_27398_ENG_HTM.htm
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Image Gallery of the House of Bishops Opening Eucharist
Bishops and spouses joined the September 20 Opening Eucharist of the House of Bishops meeting in New Orleans. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, as well as members of the Joint Standing Committee of the Primates and the Anglican Consultative Council were also present.
An image gallery of the Opening Eucharist is available at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/89878_90175_ENG_HTM.htm
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September 20 House of Bishops Media Briefing
[Episcopal Life Online] Bishops Robert O'Neill of Colorado and Maryland Bishop John Rabb briefed the media at the conclusion of the House of Bishop's first day of business September 20. A video stream of the bishops' opening remarks is available at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/89878_27398_ENG_HTM.htm
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FEATURES
You're invited to Washington National Cathedral's centennial celebration
[Episcopal Life] You are invited to the Washington National Cathedral's centennial festivities. If you travel to Washington, D.C., here's how to join the celebration:
Attend the gala opening weekend. Cathedral Day Open House is Saturday, September 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free music festival, demonstrations by cathedral artisans, food, children's activities, puppet shows, tower climbs, garden walks, a hymn sing, an organ recital, special tours and a birthday cake with 100 candles. The Festival Worship Service is Sunday, September 30, 11:15 a.m., with music, dance and praise.
Pray for peace. A peace concert on Tuesday, October 16, will begin at 6 p.m. with a prayer service. The concert at 7:30 p.m. will feature Graham Nash, David Crosby, Jackson Browne, Keb Mo and Emily Saliers. For tickets, call the cathedral, 202-537-6200.
Honor Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The Centennial Gala, a black-tie, candlelit dinner in the cathedral nave on Friday evening, November 9, will commemorate the 100th anniversary and inaugurate the Cathedral Prize for Advancement in Religious Understanding. The first recipient will be Nobel Prize-winner Archbishop of Cape Town Desmond Tutu. Guests will include philanthropic, social, civic and political leaders. For tickets ($1,000), call 703-714-2363.
Full listing: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81834_90205_ENG_HTM.htm
More Features: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/78936_ENG_HTM.htm