Episcopal Life Online Newslink December 3, 2007
Episcopal Life Online is available at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/elife.
Today's ELO Newslink includes:
* TOP STORY - Human Rights Day is focus of December 9 bulletin insert * TOP STORY - San Joaquin bishop asked to 'reconsider, draw back' from withdrawal efforts * TOP STORY - Candidates invited for Director of Mission position * DIOCESAN DIGEST - ATLANTA: Diocese publishes meditations on global poverty for Advent, Christmas seasons * DIOCESAN DIGEST - LOS ANGELES: Convention called to move 'beyond barriers' to become 'beloved community' * WORLD REPORT - Advent calendar is devotional source with global support on
AIDS
* WORLD REPORT - ENGLAND: Church hands out virtual cards for Facebook friends to share Christmas message
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TOP STORIES
Human Rights Day is focus of December 9 bulletin insert
[Episcopal News Service] Human Rights Day will be observed worldwide on December 10. In the December 9 bulletin insert, Donn Mitchell, editor of the Anglican Examiner, notes that "throughout Advent, both scripture and hymnody recall humanity's longing to be delivered from the bondage of sin and injustice."
Bulletin inserts are available at
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/78650_8852_ENG_HTM.htm.
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San Joaquin bishop asked to 'reconsider, draw back' from withdrawal efforts Presiding bishop sends letter in advance of diocesan convention
By Jan Nunley
[Episcopal News Service] Expressing concern for his health and "evident sense of isolation," Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori urged Bishop John-David M. Schofield of the Diocese of San Joaquin to "reconsider and draw back" from efforts to withdraw his diocese from the Episcopal Church.
As with previous letters to other disaffected bishops, the correspondence with Schofield notified him that such a step would force Jefferts Schori to act to bring the diocese and its leadership into line with the mandates of the national Church.
"You have been clear that you feel your views are dismissed or ignored within the Episcopal Church, yet you have ceased to participate in the councils of the Church. It is difficult to have dialogue with one who is absent," Jefferts Schori wrote. ".The Church will never change if dissenters withdraw from the table. There is an ancient and honored tradition of loyal opposition, and many would welcome your participation."
Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_92311_ENG_HTM.htm
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Candidates invited for Director of Mission position
[Episcopal News Service] Resumes are now invited for the position of Director of Mission for the Episcopal Church.
According to the posting, the Director of Mission, a senior position in the Domestic and Foreign Mission Society (DFMS), "will lead and oversee the staff in designing and carrying out Church mission programs based upon General Convention directives." Additionally, "the Director is responsible for the effective implementation of the mission priorities of the Episcopal Church."
The complete posting, including requirements and position details, is available at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/hr_92260_ENG_HTM.htm.
Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_92302_ENG_HTM.htm
More Top Stories: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/elife
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DIOCESAN DIGEST
ATLANTA: Diocese publishes meditations on global poverty for Advent, Christmas seasons http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81803_92306_ENG_HTM.htm
LOS ANGELES: Convention called to move 'beyond barriers' to become 'beloved community' http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81803_92305_ENG_HTM.htm
More Diocesan news: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81803_ENG_HTM.htm
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WORLD REPORT
Advent calendar is devotional source with global support on AIDS http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81808_92304_ENG_HTM.htm
ENGLAND: Church hands out virtual cards for Facebook friends to share Christmas message http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81808_92310_ENG_HTM.htm
More World news: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81808_ENG_HTM.htm