Summary

Western Mass News – Springfield, MA – Springfield women’s article finalist in ‘Nicest Places in America’ contest – The article is now vying for a spot in Reader’s Digest for the nicest place in America…

The Oklahoman – Oklahoma City, OK – St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral names new dean – St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral… has chosen a woman as its new leader for the first time in the cathedral’s history…

The Times – Gainesville, GA – How a centuries-old practice is offering peace in a pandemic at one Gainesville church – Grace Episcopal clergy and staff members Cheryl Kelley, Cynthia Park and Jennifer Williams make up the team that brought the interactive walk to life. The trio finished the project on July 17…

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Western Mass News

Springfield, MA

Springfield women’s article finalist in ‘Nicest Places in America’ contest

A Springfield woman wrote an article highlighting on how the community has worked together to help each other during the coronavirus pandemic.

The article is now vying for a spot in Reader’s Digest for the nicest place in America with a possibility of being published in the November issue.

“I’ve met the nicest people in the entire world,” said Sandy Miliefsky. […]

The Oklahoman

Oklahoma City, OK

St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral names new dean

St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, one of the more prominent houses of worship in Oklahoma City, has chosen a woman as its new leader for the first time in the cathedral’s history.

Canon Katie Churchwell from the Cathedral Church of St. Peter in St. Petersburg, Florida, will become the new dean of St. Paul’s.

Susan Urbach, one of St. Paul’s senior leaders, recently announced the selection of Churchwell via a video featured on the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma’s website. […]

The Times

Gainesville, GA

How a centuries-old practice is offering peace in a pandemic at one Gainesville church

Fourteen wooden crosses stand in different locations around Grace Episcopal Church in Gainesville, inviting community members to walk and pray through the grief they’ve encountered.

Starting with location No. 1, in the shade of a tree near the church’s bell tower, visitors take an immersive journey through Jesus’ crucifixion — from his condemnation to his death to his body being placed in the tomb. And they experience it by walking through a labyrinth, drawing sand mandalas and creating journal entrees, among other practices. […]

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