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Episcopal News Service. August 18, 2004 [081804-1-A]
Coming up Friday, August 20, 2004...
SAN FRANCISCO, California - "Out of the Dust," the 9/11 exhibit on tour from St. Paul's Chapel, New York, will be on display at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, August 20 through October 31.
The exhibit includes compelling photos, banners, artifacts, letters, and an unforgetable timeline that recounts the stories of 9/11 from three perspectives: the world, New York, and St. Paul's Chapel.
Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco, California 94108, 415.749.6300, or visit the award-winning website at: http://www.gracecathedral.org/
Coming up Saturday, August 21, 2004...
ST. PAUL, Minnesota - St. Mary's Episcopal Church in St. Paul will hold a street dance and festival with a live band, food, fun and games for the entire family on Saturday, August 21,
3:00-7:00 p.m.
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1895 Laurel Avenue - St. Paul, (2 blocks West of Fairview; 3 blocks South of Marshall; on the corner of Laurel & Howell) Further information: 651.646.6175
Coming up Sunday, August 22, 2004...
FLORIDA, Miami - In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Charley last weekend, Bishop Leo Frade of Southeast Florida has asked that every parish in the diocese receive a special collection to go toward providing for those who have suffered losses from the storm. Checks should be made payable to the Diocese of Southeast Florida, designated for Hurricane Charley relief, and mailed to 525 NE 15 St., Miami, FL 33132. Further information: www.diosef.org/news_current.html
LINCOLN CITY, Oregon - The Lincoln County Gospel Choir will perform a benefit concert of "good old fashioned gospel music" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 and 23 in the sanctuary of St. James Episcopal Church, 2490 NE Highway 101, Lincoln City. The suggested donation is $10 at the door, with proceeds benefiting He's My Brother.
The performances will include choral selections, soloists and small group ensembles. Nita Arant will direct the choir and Eric Simpson will accompany on piano and organ.
The He's My Brother organization exists to provide an opportunity for homeless and extremely poor persons in Lincoln County to achieve self-sufficiency. For more information about He's my Brother visit: http://www.hesmybrother2.org/.
NEW YORK - Summer Festival of Sacred Music continues with 11 a.m. Choral Eucharist and a Celebration of Music by William Walton at St. Bartholomew's Church, 109 East 50th St. (at Park Avenue), New York, NY 10022; 212.378.0200; http://www.stbarts.org/. St. Bartholomew's Choir, Preston Smith, conducting.
William Walton was one of the major musical figures to have emerged in 20th century English music. Well known for having composed music for the coronations of 1937 and 1953, Walton was also adept at composing music for the theater and, particularly, for the church. His music is at once regal and haunting. St. Bartholomew’s Choir will sing his Missa Brevis, Jubilate Deo and the exquisite anthem, "Set me as a seal upon thine heart."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - State Day prayers this Sunday will remember Massachusetts in liturgies at Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues Northwest (Mount St. Alban), Washington, D.C., 20016; 202.537.6200; http://www.cathedral.org/. Preacher will be the Rev. Canon Alan Geyer, UMC, Canon for Ethics & Public Policy. Next Sunday, August 29: State Day prayers will remember Maryland; the Rev. Canon Prestion Hannibal, Diocesan Canon for Academic Minitries, preacher.
Washington National Cathedral also continues to honor "the Greatest Generation" with Veterans' Tours of War Memorial Chapel and other military-related features, now through Labor Day, and with the 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.
Following the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, this Sunday (12 Pentecost) will give thanks for the Most Rev. Gregory James Venables, Presiding Bishop of the Southern Cone and Bishop of Argentina. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer can be accessed online at: www.anglicancommunion.org/acp/main.cfm.