Episcopal Church Approves Committee to Investigate Forced Adoptions
The committee is to investigate the church’s involvement with forced adoptions that occurred between the 1940s and ’70s.
Historic P’ville Church Welcomes its New Priest to the Community
“When we interviewed her, she had such a positive outlook. In addition to having met all the requirements, she seemed to have an energy about her that would build community and that was really important for us.” – Westchester County, NY
After Texas law forces closure of LGBTQ+ center, Houston campus ministries offer space for students
“just to say no matter what religious messages you’ve heard, no matter what other churches have told you … what our faith teaches us is you are loved.”
Transylvania Habitat initiates Faith Build Program with local churches
The Faith Build program aims to engage congregations of varying faiths in partnership with Transylvania Habitat for Humanity. – Brevard, NC
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The ECW National Board is meeting in Omaha, NE this weekend.
Ms. Beth Agar, Province VI representative set up an event filled weekend to coincide with the board’s visit. Saturday’s lunch is expected to be visited by many members of the local church women. Watch the Facebook page for images and updates.
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.
November 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.
Episcopal Church Women of North Carolina Annual Meeting
November 10, 2023 – Online 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
The program will focus on the theme: “Adapting to a Changing Landscape: How Do We Grow Membership and Keep Members Engaged?
Featured presenters include
The Rev. Stephen Elkins-Williams, Priest-in-Residence, St. Stephens, Durham, “FORGIVENESS IS NEVER GOING TO BE EASY”
The Rev. Lindsey Ardrey, New Canon Missioner for Diocesan Reparations and Restitution Ministry, will discuss resources to support several goals within the diocesan mission strategy priority of Racial Reckoning, Justice and Healing
The Rev. Lisa G. Fischbeck, Priest Associate, St. Philip’s Church Durham, Author, Behold What You Are: Becoming the Body of Christ, founder of Pee Wee Homes, and launching vicar of The Episcopal Church of the Advocate, Chapel Hill
To register for the Zoom link, go to www.ecw-nc.org
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