Weekend on Wednesday
Episcopal News Service. July 14, 2004 [071404-2-A]
Welcome to "Weekend on Wednesday," a regular feature of the Episcopal News Service and its new Daybook. Please see notes below to media representatives seeking to cover stories of interest, and to church officers seeking to place calendar items.
Coming up Sunday, July 18, 2004...
BOSTON -- Annual Hymn Sing, Part II, featuring selections from "Lift Every Voice and Sing II" and "Wonder, Love and Praise" is scheduled for 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 138 Tremont St., 617.482.5800, http://www.stpaulboston.org/.
A number of Boston Episcopalians are also preparing to welcome participants in the Democratic National Convention with a prayer service set for 11a.m. next Sunday, July 25, at the historic Old North Church, 193 Salem St., in Boston's North End (MA 02113). Massachusetts Bishop Suffragan Gayle Harris will preside. The event is co-sponsored by the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations, the Diocese of Massachusetts, and Episcopal City Mission Society together with Old North Church. Information: 202.548.3387. Old North Church will be open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. during the July 26-29 convention.
Through the summer, Old North Church also offers weekly "Paul Revere Tonight" shows. Information: 617.523.6676; http://www.oldnorth.com/.
Also looking ahead: Wednesday, July 28, 4:30-6 p.m., the Rev. Dr. James Forbes, civil rights activist and senior pastor of Riverside Church in New York City will speak at an interfaith service and rally, "Let Justice Roll: An Interfaith Service," at the Old South Church (United Church of Christ) 645 Boylston St. (corner of Boylston and Dartmouth Streets, next to the Copley Square T station) in Boston. Bishop Gayle Harris will participate in the service along with other religious leaders.
Sponsored by various organizations including the National Council of Churches, the event will encourage voter registration and participation and seek commitments from Democratic delegates to support policies that help meet the needs of the poor. Because space is limited, reservations are requested and should be placed by July 26 with the Episcopal City Mission by phone (617.482.4826, ext. 579) or e-mail (randerson@diomass.org).
LOS ANGELES -- A 'Midsummer Night's Evensong' is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to launch the newly installed Von Beckerath pipe organ at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026; 213.482.2040, http://www.cathedralcenter.com/. Cathedral Center music director James Koenig invites all to "help us inaugurate God's boom box," a 33-rank, 22-stop tracker organ built and voiced on site by Von Beckerath, a 400-year-old German company and one of the world's premiere organ builders. The organ is the first Von Beckerath instrument to be installed in a church sanctuary on the West Coast. A reception will follow the service
NEW YORK -- Byrd's Mass for Three Voices, along with mentoring provided by Summer Artists in Residence will be featured this Sunday at St. Bartholomew's Church, 109 East 50th St. (at Park Avenue), New York, NY 10022; 212.378.0200; http://www.stbarts.org/.
10 a.m.: Rector's Forum: The Long Journey of Pentecost. The Reverend Canon Richard Norris, theologian, author and patristic scholar, will once again visit us and help us to frame the history, theology and liturgy of the present season of Pentecost. For more information about Rector's Forums, email haddad@stbarts.org.
10 a.m.: Summer Artists in Residence for Young People. Professional artists in residence are currently leading workshops every Sunday morning from 10 to 10:50 am in the Community House. These artists offer their gifts from God, artistic guidance and inspiration for young people 4 to 14 years of age (older youth are welcome, too). Classes include basic skills in drawing, painting, stained glass, sculpting, and music. Providing opportunities to explore a variety of media, sessions will encourage imagination, self-confidence and individual style. Parents are welcome to join in the fun or to attend the Rector's forum in the chapel. Today: Watercolors with Mary Haynes. For more information contact St. Bart's Central at 212-378-0222 or central@stbarts.org
11 a.m.: Choral Eucharist and Summer Festival of Sacred Music, directed by William Trafka, and continuing St. Bart's annual summer tradition. Sunday: Byrd's Mass for Three Voices.
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Nevada will be in focus for this Sunday's Major State Day observance at Washington National Cathedral. Celebrant for the 11am Eucharist will be Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori of Nevada. Preacher will Bishop Charles Durante, pastor, Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Reno, Nevada. The Cathedral is located at Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues Northwest (Mount St. Alban), Washington, D. C., 20016; 212.527.6200; http://www.cathedral.org/
Next Sunday, July 25: Preacher for the cathedral's 11a.m. Eucharist will be the Rev. Canon Samuel Van Culin, former Secretary General of the Anglican Communion. State Day prayers will remember the people of New Jersey.
Washington National Cathedral also honors "the Greatest Generation" now through Labor Day with Veterans Tours and
* Veterans' Tours, during regular tour hours. The Cathedral is offering complimentary guided highlights tours to veterans. In addition, special tours of War Memorial Chapel will be available Monday through Saturday at 1:15 p.m. This chapel, located in the Patriots' Transept, was dedicated in 1957 as a tribute to all who have served the United States in its armed forces. The transept depicts events, individuals, and symbols representing the struggle for freedom, and the sacrifices necessary to ensure that freedom. Information:www.cathedral.org
* Exhibit: "Faith & Courage: U.S. Chaplains' Service in World War II." Now through September 26, (Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m.) Rare Book Library Exhibit Room. Faith and Courage pays tribute to a special group of veterans whose story is rarely told: U.S. military chaplains of all faiths. Their dedicated service to the well-being of others, their humble self-sacrifice, and their common, but little-known bravery exemplify personal values and characteristics that are still inspiring today. Their story is told through dramatic and evocative wartime photos and artifacts such as a chaplain's letters written to those at home and field worship items including a portable organ, a battlefield communion kit, and hymnal and prayer book chest used in the field. This exhibition is part of "America Celebrates the Greatest Generation," a 100- day tribute to the heroism, culture, and heritage of the World War II generation that takes place following the dedication of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. and the Capital Region. From Memorial Day through Labor Day 2004, more than 90 WWII- themed exhibitions, performances, walking tours, restaurant experiences, and hotel packages will pay tribute to the men and women who served in World War II and on the home front. americasgreatestgeneration.com
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