Episcopal Church hosts conversation on ‘fulfilling our promise’ to Afghan refugees as 2-year anniversary of war’s end approaches
The war in Afghanistan — the longest armed conflict in U.S. military history— resulted in a Taliban victory over the Islamic Republic
THE ETHICAL PROBLEM WITH AI MIGHT BE DIFFERENT THAN YOU THINK
The truth is that AIs are actually quite limited.
Interfaith Choir Camp creates harmony and community
Episcopalian and Catholic bishops join to emphasize unity
New Partnership launches the African American Heritage Center at St. Cyprian Episcopal Church
The African American Heritage Center is hosted by St. Cyprian Episcopal Church of New Bern, NC
More local women choose to join clergy
Colleen Rutherford spent more than 40 years caring for people’s physical and mental health as a registered nurse. – The Villages, FL
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry released from hospital, surgery scheduled
On Sept. 8, Curry will undergo surgery
World’s Religions’ parliament draws thousands, including Episcopalians, to its Chicago gathering
The Episcopal Church didn’t send an official delegation to the Parliament of the World’s Religions,
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew Online Virtual Silent Auction
The ministry will be hosting an online silent auction “Sharing Our Treasures” beginning August 19 through September 5th. Items being auctioned range from trips, to collector artwork, jewelry, sports memorabilia, gift cards, and much more! All proceeds from this nationwide auction go to support their 7 focus ministries.
Discussion of The Gatherings: Reimagining Indigenous-Settler Relationships
Province 1 Indigenous People’s Justice Network invites you to join the first in a series of book discussions. The Gatherings shows how Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples can come together to create meaningful and lasting relationships. Indigenous and non-Indigenous people participated in a series of long weekend gatherings over several years, in an Indigenous-led traditional Council format. Assumptions were challenged, perspectives upended, stereotypes shattered, and friendships formed that have lasted many years. Seven Indigenous and seven non-Indigenous authors, collectively Mawopiyane (a Passamaquoddy word that translates “Let us sit together”), share their experiences of the gatherings in their own words.
For additional information about the book discussion or the network, contact Martha Gardner, Missioner for Networking and Formation, Diocese of Massachusetts,at gardner@diomass.org. Wednesday, September 13
Women’s Retreat at St. Crispin’s September 22-24, 2023
This retreat is sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Oklahoma. We welcome all women who wish to gather in this space for a weekend of prayer, study, renewal, refreshment, and fellowship as we take a break from our everyday lives. St. Crispin’s Conference Center 36302 State Highway 9 Wewoka, OK 74884
Contact Sandra Opalka, treasurer: sandra.opalka@gmail.com
The Nonviolence Institute is pleased to announce our 14th annual Invest in Peace fundraise
September 21, 2023 at Farm Fresh Rhode Island. This year’s event, will again celebrate our Sister Ann Keefe Award winner and our Community Impact Award winners, who will be named in the short future. We look forward to welcoming and gathering with those who care deeply about our work and recognize that this is an opportunity to consider the importance, in this moment, of our Beloved Community, reflective of the actions and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
ECW of Delaware ECW Annual Meeting, Luncheon and Worship
October 7, 2023.
The Program will include brief talks from Mathy Downing, UTO Province III member of the National UTO Board. Cindy Mohr, ECW Province III member of the National ECW Board. A representative from Primeros Pasos, our outreach target for this year. • The Business Meeting will include election of President and Vice-President. Questions contact:Beth FitzPatrick, gr8art@outlook.com
Arkansas ECW Fall Gathering – Oct 13 – 14
Fall Gathering is ECW’s statewide annual meeting and a time for fun and fellowship. This year, we are honored to have the Rev. Susanne Methven of Tulsa, OK, as our speaker. We are excited that St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church will host our annual Fall Gathering! All events Saturday will be held in the parish hall and sanctuary. To register and more info
Using Picture Books for Racial Healing
Registration is now open for Dismantling Racism training sessions in August, September, October, and November. Miriam McKenney leads the trainings, which take place on Zoom.
Choose 1 month:
- September (12, 19, 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.). Sign up here.
- October (10, 17, 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.). Sign up here.
- November (1, 8, 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.). Sign up here.
“The dismantling racism course is terrific,” Lisa Barker of St. Patrick’s, Dublin, says. “The use of storytelling and scripture brings things into focus that, for me, had been unacknowledged. Another wonderful aspect of this course is the formation of community among the participants. Miriam and Emma made the course easy to access, consistent with the Four-Fold Path of Love, and I truly looked forward to the sessions. Our discussion times flew by as the topics were thought-provoking. I highly recommend this course!”
Email Director of Dismantling Racism in Southern Ohio, Miriam McKenney, to learn more.
2023 Fall Speaker Series – ECW Diocese of Chicago
October 4 – Hunger – A Continuing Paradox?
October 11 – Springboard Kitchen: Helping People Reach Next Stage Culinary Dreams
October 18 – Sustainable Gardening
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