Episcopal Press and News
Weeks Ahead
Episcopal News Service. November 2, 2005 [110205-2-A]
* CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS: Faith and the second Millennium Development Goal
* PORTLAND, OREGON: The Diocese of Oregon meets in convention November 3-4.
* SEWANEE, TENNESSEE: The 2005 DuBose Lecture series
* ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Virginia Theological Seminary presents Fridays at the Seminary Series
* BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS: The Diocese of Massachusetts meets in convention November 4-5.
* BURLINGTON, VERMONT: The Diocese of Vermont meets in convention November 4-5.
* CLEVELAND, OHIO: The Diocese of Ohio meets in convention November 4-5.
* PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: The Diocese of Pennsylvania meets in convention November 4-5.
* PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: The Diocese of Pittsburgh meets in convention November 4-5.
* HAMPTON, VIRGINIA: Tour, Tea and Treasures
* SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: South African gospel music honors All Souls
* FORT WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: St. Thomas' Church Theologian-in-Residence for 2005
* MAGGIE VALLEY, NORTH CAROLINA: Icon writing workshop
* NEW YORK CITY: Louisiana's bishop set to bring message of hope and gratitude
* PORTLAND, OREGON: Via Media series continues
* WASHINGTON, DC: State Day honors Mississippi
* WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Season of Creation
* NEW YORK CITY: Narnia Trinity Church/St. Paul's Chapel will present a multimedia festival exploring C.S. Lewis and "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,"
* WASHINGTON, DC: Religion & Ecology Unite
Coming November 3, 2005...
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS: Faith and the second Millennium Development Goal -- Boston Theological Institute, Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) and Bread for the World Institute have collaborated to present a series of lectures on Faith and the Millennium Development Goals. Sabina Alkire, Global Equity Initiative, Harvard University, author, continues the series on November 3, 7-8:30 p.m. at Sherrill Hall, Episcopal Divinity School, with "Improve Maternal Health."
Other lectures include "Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other Diseases" with Douglas Huber, All-Africa AIDS Initiative of the Council of Anglican Provinces in Africa (CAPA) on November 10 and "Ensure Environmental Sustainability" with Richard Parker, Shorenstein Center, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, on November 17.
For information on this and future lectures visit http://www.bostontheological.org; http://www.eds.edu or http://www.bread.org
PORTLAND, OREGON: The Diocese of Oregon meets in convention November 3-4.
SEWANEE, TENNESSEE: The 2005 DuBose Lecture series -- Exploration of the theological and practical issues involved in contemporary church architecture, building, and renovation in the context of serious biblical and historical reflection will be the focus of the 2005 DuBose Lecture series, November 3-4, at the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. The 2005 DuBose Lecture series is sponsored by the University's School of Theology, and is free and open to the public.
For more information call the School of Theology at 800.722.1974 or email theology@sewanee.edu.
Coming November 4, 2005...
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Virginia Theological Seminary presents Fridays at the Seminary Series featuring the Rev. Luis Leon, rector of St. John's Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C., who will be speaking on Faith, Politics, and Ministry on November 4, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
For more information call 703.461.1752.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS: The Diocese of Massachusetts meets in convention November 4-5.
BURLINGTON, VERMONT: The Diocese of Vermont meets in convention November 4-5.
CLEVELAND, OHIO: The Diocese of Ohio meets in convention November 4-5.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: The Diocese of Pennsylvania meets in convention November 4-5.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: The Diocese of Pittsburgh meets in convention November 4-5.
Coming November 5, 2005...
HAMPTON, VIRGINIA: Tour, Tea and Treasures -- The Emmanuelites of Emmanuel Church are sponsoring this day of touring, hot tea and unique gift shopping to benefit "Relay for Life." Admission is $10.
For tickets and information call Karen Harrington at 757.723.8144.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: South African gospel music honors All Souls -- The faithful departed will be remembered at a special choral Eucharist at St. Mark's Cathedral, at 7:30 p.m., featuring "Requiem Soweto," a new composition by resident cathedral composer Brian Fairbanks. A free-will offering will benefit Multifaith Works AIDS Care Teams and Walk in Love, the diocesan AIDS ministry.
For more information visit http://www.walkinloveaids.org or email Rebecca Crimmins, Walk in Love co-chair, at rebecca.crimmins@symetra.com
Coming November 6, 2005...
FORT WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: St. Thomas' Church Theologian-in-Residence for 2005 -- St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh, has selected the Rev. Dr. Ian Bradley from St. Andrew's University, Scotland, as its Theologian-in-Residence for 2005. Bradley is Reader in Practical Theology and Church History at St. Andrew's and a minister in the Church of Scotland and will visit from November 6-9. He is the author of more than 30 books, including four books on Celtic Christianity, and is a leading expert in the field.
MAGGIE VALLEY, NORTH CAROLINA: Icon writing workshop -- Master Iconographer Xenia Pokrovsky will lead an intensive icon writing instruction workshop November 6-12, at the Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center, 103 Living Waters Lane.
For further information and application call 859.608.3608.
NEW YORK CITY: Louisiana's bishop set to bring message of hope and gratitude -- The Rt. Rev. Charles E. Jenkins, Bishop of the Diocese of Louisiana, will preach on November 6 at St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue's 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. services. He will also speak informally with parishioners at the coffee hour following the 11 a.m. service. He is expected to bring news of the relief efforts within his diocese, which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
PORTLAND, OREGON: Via Media series continues-- The via media DVD and small-group exploration of Anglican faith continues at Saints Peter and Paul Episcopal Church located at 8147 SE Pine St. on November 6. Via media has been invaluable both in presenting life and faith in positive, dynamic ways to potential newcomers, and in creating a safe and warm space for present members to discuss issues close to their hearts. The session will run through November 20.
For information call 503.254.8168, email angcath@comcast.net or visit http://stspeterandpaulepiscopal.org/
WASHINGTON, DC: State Day honors Mississippi -- The state of Mississippi will be honored at the November 6, 11 a.m. service at Washington National Cathedral. As part of its national ministry, Washington National Cathedral has for many years individually honored each state in the union. During worship services, the government and people of that state are prayed for.
For further information: http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/programs/stateday.shtml
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Season of Creation -- The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew will continue its Season of Creation series on November 6 under the theme "Instruments for Healing: Renewing our Vision and Mission." The Season of Creation, series features a creative blend of contemporary liturgy and readings, together with music, dance and other art forms celebrating the majesty of God's creation and humanity's destiny within it, experiencing our kinship with all creatures, and committing ourselves to becoming instruments for the healing of Planet Earth. The next topics are: November 13 - Stewardship - "Ourselves, Our Souls and Bodies: Stewards of Creation"; and November 20 - The Cosmic Christ - "A New Heaven and a New Earth: The Reign of Christ" The Rev. Canon Lloyd S. Casson.
For further information visit http://www.ssam.org/seasonCreation/seasonCreation.htm
Coming November 15, 2005...
NEW YORK CITY: Narnia -- A Multimedia festival. Trinity Church/St. Paul's Chapel will present a multimedia festival exploring C.S. Lewis and "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," November 15 through December 13, 6:30 p.m. This weekly workshop and online telecast with the Rev. Dr. Clair McPherson will feature e-courses and the premiere screening of a new Hallmark movie on Lewis.
For information visit http://www.trinitywallstreet.org
Coming November 16, 2005...
WASHINGTON, DC: Religion & Ecology Unite -- The second of three dinner lectures that will explore religion and ecology will be held November 16, at 6 p.m. with dinner in the Cathedral College refectory followed by the lecture and panel discussion "Outdoor Sanctuaries" 7-8:30 p.m. in the library. Reservations are required. A series subscription is $125, individual registrations including dinner are $50, and individual registrations for lectures only are $25. Please call the All Hallows Guild at Washington National Cathedral to reserve, 202.537.2937. Proceeds benefit the garden and grounds of the Washington National Cathedral.