Weeks Ahead
Episcopal News Service. November 16, 2005 [111605-2-A]
* WASHINGTON, DC: Washington National Cathedral revival concludes
* NEW YORK CITY: Narnia: A multimedia festival
* WASHINGTON, DC: Religion & Ecology Unite
* BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA: St. Margaret's Day, A Saint's Day
* NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Concerts at One
* CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS: Faith and the second Millennium Development Goal/Annual Jonathan Daniels Memorial Lecture
* COLUMBIA, MISSOURI: The Diocese of Missouri meets in convention
* ROCHESTER, NEW YORK: The Diocese of Rochester meets in convention
* NEW YORK, NEW YORK: The Diocese of New York meets in convention
* PORTLAND, OREGON: Via Media series concludes
* WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Season of Creation
* WASHINGTON, DC: State Day honors Pennsylvania
* PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: All Saints Church to Inaugurate Spanish and English Bilingual Service
* EVANSTON, ILLINOIS: Author of first graphic novel based on a gospel to visit Illinois
* CLEVELAND, OHIO: Intergenerational Advent Event
* SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: St. Mark's Cathedral to present annual Advent Carol service
* BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Nigerian Festival
* NEW YORK, NEW YORK: 12th Annual St. Nicholas Celebration
* CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Phoebe Griswold to speak at Grace Church
Today...
WASHINGTON, DC: Washington National Cathedral revival concludes -- Devotions, gospel music, scripture readings, prayers, and preaching by Dr. James A. Forbes, one of the most inspiring preachers in the country, are just some of what's in store for participants of "Word to the City." The final evening of this two-night revival is November 16 at 7 p.m. at Washington National Cathedral.
Forbes, senior minister of New York City's Riverside Church, will bring a message of spiritual renewal to attendees through his sermon titled "God's Concern for Our Satisfaction."
For more information visit http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/worship/special.shtml
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," now 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/
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.
Coming November 17, 2005...
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA: St. Margaret's Day, A Saint's Day Celebration
-- St. Margaret's Day, A Saint's Day Celebration sponsored by the Committee for the St. Margaret's Chair for Women and Ministry will be held on November 17, 5:45-9 p.m. at Church Divinity School of the Pacific.
The evening will include: Holy Eucharist, 5:45 p.m., in the Tucson Common Room; St. Margaret's Day Festive Reception, at 6:45 p.m., in the Refectory; Community Night Dinner, at 7:15 p.m., in the Refectory; and featured speaker, Alda Marsh Morgan, will present, "Bluestockings and Harridans for God," at 8 p.m., in the Tucson Common Room.
Cost of the dinner is $7 per person. For reservations, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 510.204.0716.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Concerts at One -- Trinity Church's Manhattan Chamber Orchestra will perform works for string orchestra at 1 p.m.
For information visit http://www.trinitywallstreet.org
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS: Faith and the second Millennium Development Goal/Annual Jonathan Daniels Memorial Lecture -- 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. Richard Parker, Shorenstein Center, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, continues the series on November 17, 7-8:30 p.m. at Sherrill Hall, Episcopal Divinity School, with "Ensure Environmental Sustainability" and will combine it with a remembrance of slain Episcopal seminarian and civil rights activist Jonathan Daniels. This year marks the 40th anniversary of his death.
Other lectures include: "Develop a Global Partnership for Development" with Raymond Helmick on December 1; "Becoming Ambassadors of Hope" with Robert Seiple on December 8; and "What Can a Person of Faith Do?" with Gloria White Hammond on December 15.
For information on this and future lectures visit http://www.bostontheological.org/; http://www.eds.edu/ or http://www.bread.org/
Coming November 18, 2005...
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI: The Diocese of Missouri meets in convention
-- The Diocese of Missouri meets in convention November 18-19.
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK: The Diocese of Rochester meets in convention -- The Diocese of Rochester meets in convention November 18-19.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS: The Diocese of Forth Worth meets in convention -- The Diocese of Forth Worth meets in convention November 18-19.
Coming November 19, 2005...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: The Diocese of New York meets in convention
-- The Diocese of New York meets in convention November 19.
Coming November 20, 2005...
PORTLAND, OREGON: Via Media series concludes
-- The Via Media DVD and small-group exploration of Anglican faith will conclude at Saints Peter and Paul Episcopal Church, located at 8147 SE Pine St., on November 20.
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.
For information call 503.254.8168, email angcath@comcast.net or visit http://stspeterandpaulepiscopal.org/
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Season of Creation -- The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew will conclude its Season of Creation series on November 20 under the theme The Cosmic Christ - "A New Heaven and a New Earth: The Reign of Christ" with the Rev. Canon Lloyd S. Casson. 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.
For further information visit http://www.ssam.org/seasonCreation/seasonCreation.htm
WASHINGTON, DC: State Day honors Pennsylvania -- The state of Alabama will be honored at the November 13, 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.
Invited guests include: Bishop Robert Deane Rowley, Jr. of Northwestern Pennsylvania; Bishop Charles E. Bennison, Jr. of Pennsylvania; Governor Edward Rendell, Senators Spector, Santorum and Pennsylvania members of Congress; members of the Pennsylvania State Society; and the Inspiration, a University of Pennsylvania a cappella group.
Author, poet and parish priest, the Rev. John P. McNamee of St. Malachy Church, Philadelphia will preach at the 11 a.m. service and the Rev. William C. Gipson, Chaplain of the University of Pennsylvania, will preach at the 4 p.m. evensong
For further information: http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/programs/stateday.shtml
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: All Saints Church to inaugurate Spanish and English bilingual service -- The Rt. Rev. Sergio Carranza, former Episcopal Bishop of Mexico, will lead the inaugural Spanish and English bilingual worship service at All Saints Church, Pasadena, on November 20 at 1 p.m. when All Saints begins weekly bilingual services. Carranza is currently one of four bishops heading the four-county Los Angeles Diocese of the Episcopal Church.
All Saints is the largest Episcopal Church in Southern California and presently has a multicultural congregation of more than 4000 members, but is reaching out into the community to better serve the growing Latino population in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley.
The Rev. Abel Lopez, of All Saints, is coordinating the new worship service.
For more information contact Keith Holeman, All Saints' director of communications, at 626.583.2739 or kholeman@allsaints-pas.org
Coming November 21, 2005...
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS: Author of first graphic novel based on Gospel of Mark to visit Illinois
-- New York artist, author and Episcopalian Steve Ross will visit the Chicago area for two free public events to speak about his book "Marked." On November 21 at 7:30 p.m., he will speak at Seabury Theological Seminary. For information call the seminary at 800-275-8235. On November 22 at 7:30 p.m., he will speak at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest. For information call the church at 847-234-7633.
"Marked" is true to both the graphic novel form and the Gospel. One of the oldest and most powerful stories in human history comes uniquely alive in this telling of the Gospel of Mark.
Coming November 27, 2005... First Sunday in Advent
CLEVELAND, OHIO: Intergenerational Advent Event
-- Come celebrate the first day of the church year on November 27 with arts and crafts for all ages and readings by the authors of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral's Advent Meditations booklet.
For more information call 216.771.3630 or visit http://www.trinitycleveland.org/
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: St. Mark's Cathedral to present annual Advent Carol service -- St. Mark's Cathedral and Compline Choirs under the direction of organist/choirmaster J. Melvin Butler and Canon Precentor Emeritus Peter R. Hallock will present the annual Advent Procession service of lessons and carols on November 27 at 7 p.m.
Based on the "O Antiphons" this service includes original music by Dr. Hallock as well as chant, carols, and anthems for the Advent season.
This popular service, one of the most mystical and beautiful of the season, includes processions, candlelight, banners, bells, and incense.
For information contact Heather Hodsdon at 206.323.0300 ext. 296 or hhodsdon@saintmarks.org
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Nigerian Festival -- The 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul will be followed by a congregational lunch with a Nigerian flavor.
Coming November 29, 2005...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: 12th Annual St. Nicholas Celebration
-- The 12th annual St. Nicholas Celebration, sponsored by AIDS Action International, will take place at 7:30 p.m. on November 29 at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
Admission is free, but people are asked to bring unwrapped holiday gifts for people of all ages living with HIV/AIDS.
For information call 212.633.1062 or 718.448.2006.
Coming November 30, 2005...
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Phoebe Griswold to speak at Grace Church
-- Phoebe Griswold, a dynamic advocate for the global mission of the Episcopal Church and wife of the Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, USA, will speak at Grace Church at 6:45 p.m.
Her presentation about worldwide connections in the Anglican Communion promises to be a positive, uplifting story of the ministry of the entire church.
The program is open to the public.