BISHOP REDDALL’S E-PISTLE
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Welcome to our newly redesigned e-newsletter! We have also changed the delivery date — you will now find it in your inbox on Wednesday afternoons. We hope you enjoy it!
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One of the unexpected hopes I’ve discovered in the last few months arising from the renewed national attention on racial justice has been a broad ecumenical coalition of churches standing up to take action to end racism. This Saturday, I will join with other bishops and clergy from evangelical/megachurches, Black churches, Roman Catholics, and mainline Protestants for “From Chaos and Crisis to Community in Christ: The Church addresses systemic racism through Confession, Repentance, Reconciliation, Restoration, and Commitment.”
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ITEMS OF INTEREST THIS WEEK
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FEATURED ONLINE SUNDAY SERVICES
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During the time our churches are worshiping online, we will feature Sunday services in English and in Spanish from our churches around the diocese, so that everyone will always be able to find an online service. Here are this week’s services: St. Andrew’s (Tucson) Sunday at 10:00 a.m. (English) and Santa Maria (Phoenix) at 10:00 a.m. (Spanish). NOTE: If the service is livestreamed on Facebook, an account is not needed to watch.
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The Council for Native American Ministry continues to respond to the COVID-19 crisis in our Native American communities. You may be aware that the White Mountain Apache tribe is currently listed as having the highest number of positive cases per capita of any tribe in AZ. They are struggling to care for the high number of individuals infected and those who are in quarantine.
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EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN PROVINCE VIII ANNUAL MEETING
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All Episcopal Church Women in Province VIII are welcome and invited to attend the Virtual Annual Meeting on the evening of Friday, August 7 and on Saturday, August 8. The theme is In the Spirit of Aloha: Walking in the Way of Love. There is no charge to register for the event, however if you wish, you may donate $10 to cover the cost of postage for the Aloha Packet that will be sent to each registrant while supplies last.
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The Diocese of Arizona is hosting the Provincial Deacons Conference for Provinces VIII & VI on August 20-21. The theme is Our Fragile Island Home: Protecting God’s Creation. This online event will build on Presiding Bishop Curry’s proclamation at the 79th General Convention in 2018, “The work of saving this creation, on one level, it is saving our own lives, and on another level, it is saving the world that God has made, and God has created, and we dare not deface what God has made.” The cost is $35 and includes 4 renowned speakers, resources for your church, and 2 follow-up sessions.
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STEWARDSHIP IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS
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Tomorrow, Thursday, July 23 at 10:00 a.m., The Rev. Canon Timothy Dombek will be hosting a Zoom meeting on with guest, Mr. Davey Gerhard, the new Executive Director of TENS. Davey will discuss stewardship and introduce attendees to the wide range of materials available for an annual response program through the TENS website right now.
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St. Mark’s (Mesa) will host a virtual birthday party at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 26th for The Rev. Canon Harold Knight’s 108th birthday. They invite everyone to around the diocese to tune-in on the church’s Facebook page and leave comments for him!
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Call for Nominations
Any member of the Clergy who is canonically resident or any lay communicant in good standing may submit to the Chair of the Nominating Committee no later than Tuesday, September 1, a completed nomination form for one or more persons to fill an open position. Please allow time before the deadline for the chair of the committee to review and respond to submissions.
Resolutions
Resolutions must be submitted no later than Monday, August 17 to the Resolutions Committee Chair. Please allow time before the deadline for the chair of the committee to review and respond to submissions.
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During this crisis, Bishop Reddall envisions the Diocesan Office being a clearing house for questions and a source of connection for congregations in need. The Diocese has set up a resources page on our website to include links for prayer, reliable information about COVID-19, support for clergy and lay mental health, and helping churches stay connected online.
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WEEKLY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
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Please go to the Diocesan Calendar for more detailed information about these events and others including services such as Taizé and Compline. Use our Find a Church feature to locate a church listed below.
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Church events listed below may be cancelled or may be moved online. Please check directly with each church.
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Thursday, July 23
- Stewardship in the Time of Coronavirus, Online
- EfM Informational Meeting @ St. Stephen’s, Sierra Vista
Saturday, July 25
- Contemplative Group Prayer @ St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
- Centering Prayer @ Good Shepherd of the Hills, Cave Creek
- Ordination to the Diaconate of Perry Pauley, Online
- Free Food Mobile Pantry @ St. Luke’s at the Mountain, Phoenix
- Rhythms of Grace Service @ Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley
- Omega Service @ Christ the King, Tucson
- Taizé @ St. Andrew’s, Sedona
Monday, July 27
- Men’s Bible Work Bench @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
Tuesday, July 28
- Living with Loss Grief Support Group @ St. Raphael in the Valley, Benson
- Biblical Hebrew Language Class @ St. Thomas, Clarkdale
- Centering Prayer @ Good Shepherd of the Hills, Cave Creek
- Food Pantry @ St. Mark’s, Mesa
- Food Sharing @ St. Thomas, Clarkdale
Wednesday, July 29
- Intercessory Prayers @ St. Stephen’s, Sierra Vista
- Eucharist & Healing Service @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Healing Service & Eucharist @ St. Matthew’s, Chandler
- Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina @ Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley
- Evensong @ St. Stephen’s, Sierra Vista
- Taizé @ St. James, Tempe
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(click on the link above for the complete calendar)
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July
26 – St. Stephen’s, Douglas
August
2 – Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry,
Flagstaff
9 – Church of the Epiphany, Flagstaff
16 – Resurrection, Gilbert
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Remember in your Prayers of the People:
Our companion Diocese:
The Diocese of Arizona’s Companion Relationship with the Diocese of Navajoland concluded some time ago. Companion Diocese relationships are generally for a specific time period. Arizona is presently in the process of establishing a new companion relationship with a different diocese. Our support, friendship, and prayers for the Diocese of Navajoland continue unabated, however.
And those who have asked for our prayers:
- All healthcare workers
- All first responders
- All members of the Armed Forces, especially those who are serving overseas
- All those affected by incarceration
- All those affected by recent weather, natural disasters, and civil unrest
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