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The Apalachicola Times – Apalachicola, FL – Trinity donates laptops to college-bound – If you have a good laptop computer languishing in a closet or under a bed, put it to work…

Cumberland Times-News – Cumberland, MD – Local election judges reaffirm commitment to service – Husband, wife view serving people as ‘human duty’…

Erie Times-News – Erie, PA – Starting ‘good trouble’ in Erie – The scene came to me Friday evening as I stood outside the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul on West Sixth Street witnessing an extraordinary moment. I’m sure I’m not the only one who left hoping, praying, that our children will have cause to tell the story of that night…

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The Apalachicola Times

Apalachicola, FL

Trinity donates laptops to college-bound

On August 4, two college-bound Franklin County High School graduates received laptops at Trinity Episcopal Church. Keondre Sewell and Jaylin Charles will attend Troy University in the fall.

The idea for donating laptops began with some ladies – many are Trinity members – who meet during the pandemic for safe socialization. They include Kay Carson, Dolores Croom, Martha Harris, Penny Marler, Patti McCartney, Susie Wagoner, Kathy Willis, and Myrtis Wynn. […]

Cumberland Times-News

Cumberland, MD

Local election judges reaffirm commitment to service

ROSTBURG — Tony and the Rev. Karen Crosby are an unusual couple.

Tony, a retired sociology professor from Frostburg State University, is a member of the Frostburg Methodist Church. Karen, a semi-retired social worker who worked in child welfare, leads the congregation at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Broadway.

Tony is a registered Republican. Karen is a registered Democrat.

“The two of us are like salt and pepper,” Tony said with a smile.

The two have one thing in common, though. They have both served as election judges since 2016 and are dedicated to serving again in November, despite COVID-19.

“There’s something about it that doesn’t make me shake in my shoes,” Karen said. “I see this as my human duty.” […]

Erie Times-News

Erie, PA

Starting ‘good trouble’ in Erie

White bishops pledge repentance for sin of racial indifference

One scene from “Hamilton” that sticks with me is when Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Alexander Hamilton and his crew raise glasses to fomenting a revolution against long odds.

“I may not live to see the glory,” Hamilton sings to his companions. “But I will gladly join the fight. And when our children tell our story, they’ll tell the story of tonight.”

The scene came to me Friday evening as I stood outside the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul on West Sixth Street witnessing an extraordinary moment. I’m sure I’m not the only one who left hoping, praying, that our children will have cause to tell the story of that night.

Black and white clergy shared the steps of the cathedral, but it was the bishops of three predominantly white churches who had come to speak and face the hard truth. […]

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Huffpost – US Edition – I Condemned Trump’s Bible Photo-Op And Went Viral. Here’s What That Moment Taught Me – “It seemed to others that I was being brave. It felt more like I was being summoned to stand with others who were being brave.”

The Journal – Cortez, CO – Dueling rallies held on Main Street in Cortez – Two rallies, one for Black Lives Matters and one for peace and justice.

Spectrum News 1 – East Longmeadow, MA – Granddaughter Creating Bracelets for Local Church in Memory of Grandmother – “I was absolutely devastated and my faith was really shaken,” Gartell said. Gartrell felt a sense of loss after her grandmother’s passing.

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Huffpost

US Edition

I Condemned Trump’s Bible Photo-Op And Went Viral. Here’s What That Moment Taught Me

“It seemed to others that I was being brave. It felt more like I was being summoned to stand with others who were being brave.”

’ve been thinking all summer about the power of decisive moments ― those times in our lives when we actively choose a particular path or way of being in the world, one that requires us to be brave. We all want to be brave when it counts, to be one who steps up, leans in, does the right thing when it matters most. While the more dramatic of those moments can catch us by surprise, in the sense that we may not have woken up that morning knowing such courage would be required of us, looking at those moments through the wider lens of time, we realize that they are not isolated events. […]

The Journal

Cortez, CO

Dueling rallies held on Main Street in Cortez

Hundreds participated in two rallies Saturday morning on Main Street in Cortez.

“Walk for Justice and Peace” was organized by St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and has been held every Saturday in July. Marchers carry signs calling for social justice, racial equality and police reform.

“Our congregation wanted an event to bring awareness to wider issues,” said Pastor Doug Bleyle.

JFargo’s Family Dining & Micro Brewery has organized the “Back The Blue” rally during the same time every week to support local law enforcement and first responders. The restaurant frequently h hosted events along with first responders.

“It’s about standing up for our freedom. We are a free country, and we want to keep it that way,” said Jeff Coulon. “We are showing support for our first responders and police. They are relied on by the community.” […]

Spectrum News 1

East Longmeadow, MA

Granddaughter Creating Bracelets for Local Church in Memory of Grandmother

“I was absolutely devastated and my faith was really shaken,” Gartell said.

Gartrell felt a sense of loss after her grandmother’s passing. She was on Facebook and stumbled upon a virtual service from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in East Longmeadow. She said through that, she found a sense of comfort and hope she never thought she’d feel again.

Father Peter Swarr, Rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church East Longmeadow started virtual services back in March. The church has been able to expand and do night time prayers and services throughout the day.

“It’s good to know the babbling i do over there and the prayers I do over there are actually meaningful and touch people in the midst of this pandemic,” said Fr. Swarr. […] 

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Religious News Service – Columbia, MO – In emerging role, chaplains are providing spiritual care for activists in movements across the nation –  The Rev. Kimberly Jackson remembers the execution of Troy Davis…

The Review – East Liverpool, OH – Peach Festival returns, with changes, in Weirton – Members of St. Thomas Episcopal Church peel hundreds of pounds of peaches for annual Festival…

Brown County Democrat – Brown County, IN – Quenching a ‘food desert’: Northern Brown County Food Alliance – St. David’s Episcopal Church, Pastor Mary Bargiel and her church community stepped up to mobilize volunteers…

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Religious News Service

Columbia, MO

In emerging role, chaplains are providing spiritual care for activists in movements across the nation

The Rev. Kimberly Jackson remembers the disappointment and devastation that erupted after the execution of Troy Davis nearly 10 years ago in Jackson, Georgia.

Years of canvassing and protesting ended with activists weeping and embracing outside the prison after Davis was put to death by lethal injection. Davis, a Black man who maintained his innocence, was on death row for two decades after being convicted of murdering a Savannah police officer.

“Not In My Name” and “I am Troy Davis” slogans emblazoned T-shirts and protest signs in Georgia. […]

The Review

East Liverpool, OH

Peach Festival returns, with changes, in Weirton

WEIRTON — Though they will be distributing their popular peach shortcakes, pies and other food in a different way, members of St. Thomas Episcopal Church will be carrying on a long tradition when the church’s annual Peach Festival returns from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8.

Over the years many have gathered inside the church’s social hall to partake of a shortcake topped with a generous helping of peaches, whipped cream and ice cream on the side. […]

Brown County Democrat

Brown County, IN

Quenching a ‘food desert’: Northern Brown County Food Alliance

Ever since the pandemic brought challenges to life continuing as usual, the Bean Blossom Farmers Market and St. David’s Episcopal Church have been looking for ways to continue to reach out to their northern Brown County neighbors.

This area has been considered a food desert for its lack of access to affordable and nutritious food. Not being able to continue with the farmers market at St. David’s this year was especially wrenching. […]