Summary

The News Herald – Hot meals have warmed hearts and souls for 38 years at St. James Episcopal Church Lunch Program in Painesville – No questions are asked of those who turn out at St. James Episcopal Church in Painesville for a free hot meal four days a week…

Coastal Point – Pretti continues ‘spiritual journey’ with priesthood at St. Martha’s – If Jesus were on earth today, what would he think of mankind?

The Conway Daily Sun – Christ Episcopal Church Thrift Shop donates $8,400 to local non-profits – The Christ Episcopal Church Thrift Shop makes donations each year to a number of local non-profits that provide important support and assistance in the Mount Washington Valley community.

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Hot meals have warmed hearts and souls for 38 years at St. James Episcopal Church Lunch Program in Painesville

The News Herald – Willoughby, OH

No questions are asked of those who turn out at St. James Episcopal Church in Painesville for a free hot meal four days a week.

“We average 50 to 60 people for each meal,” explained Alice Griffith, executive director of the church’s Lunch Program, conducted year round at the church, 131 N. State St. “Some are couch surfing or staying at Project Hope (for the Homeless) while others are sleep-in-the-woods homeless.” […]

Pretti continues ‘spiritual journey’ with priesthood at St. Martha’s

Coastal Point – Bethany Beach, DE

If Jesus were on earth today, what would he think of mankind?

Certainly, theologians have pondered the topic, and maybe it’s a question that has been posed to pastors. Certainly, it interested the Rev. Victoria Pretti during a recent conversation with the Coastal Point. She thought for a moment before saying, “Part of me thinks he would not be mad, but he would be very sad,” the new rector at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church in Bethany Beach said. […]

Christ Episcopal Church Thrift Shop donates $8,400 to local non-profits

The Conway Daily Sun – Conway, NH

The Christ Episcopal Church Thrift Shop makes donations each year to a number of local non-profits that provide important support and assistance in the Mount Washington Valley community.

This year, the Thrift Shop board approved donations to 14 organizations, 11 of which the thrift shop has supported for many years: Angels & Elves, Children Unlimited, Conway Area Humane Society, Gibson Center-Meals on Wheels, Jen’s Friends, RSVP of Carroll County, Starting Point, The Revolving Closet, Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry, Visiting Nurse, Home Care & Hospice and the White Mountain Community Health Center. […]

Lewiston’s Episcopal Church and its vicar share ties to Christmas

Lewiston Tribune – Lewiston, ID

When it comes to beginnings, the Episcopal Church in Lewiston stands in pretty good company.

It was on Christmas Day, in 1864, that the church had its first service in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley — hence the name, Church of the Nativity, according to the Rev. Beverly Hosea. […]

Grace Episcopal group raises money to help local women and children: Good news in Ocala

Ocala Star Banner – Ocala, FL

The Grace Episcopal Church Women (ECW) hosted the 75th annual Church Bazaar in the parish hall on Nov. 13, according to an email from Mary Baggs, an ECW member.The Grace Episcopal Church Women hosted the 75th annual Church Bazaar on Dec. 4, raising more than $7,500 to benefit local Marion County women and children in need.

More than $7,500 was raised to benefit local Marion County women and children in need through the donations and purchases of holiday decor, baked goods, frozen meals, jewelry, raffle tickets and more, Baggs said. […]

Diocese of Albany announces arrangement for handling same-sex marriage oversight

Episcopal News Service – Albany, NY

In an effort to foster communion across differences regarding the use of same-sex marriage rites in the Diocese of Albany, the standing committee has invited the Rt. Rev. Carol J. Gallagher to provide supplemental episcopal pastoral support. […]

Fun News about Triennial Crosses

For those who have followed the saga of the NECW board trying to locate all the previous ‘Triennial Crosses’, we have been successful.

The 1988 cross has proved elusive but finally, the donator is Debora Williams was in a delegation of 6 women who attended in 1988 and a past ECW President in the Diocese of Virginia. The cross was “tracked down” by Anna Lou Flynn, who has also served as ECW President in the Diocese of Virginia.

All the prior Triennial Crosses will be on display at Triennial 2022, Baltimore, MD. https://ecwnational.org/triennial-meetings/2018-2022/

Toward GC80: Vaccinations to be required of all attendees

All those attending The Episcopal Church’s 80th General Convention in Baltimore in July will be required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or submit a medical exemption in advance for approval, according to a newly adopted resolution by the Joint Standing Committee on Planning and Arrangements.

Read the full resolution.