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| I celebrated the Eucharist on Wednesday at Trinity Cathedral during our New Ministry Orientation Day, where new clergy and lay staff from around the diocese gathered to meet our diocesan staff and their bishop, ask questions, and learn about the resources we offer. We observed the feast day for Prudence Crandall, a woman I admitted I was unfamiliar with. She has a fascinating story, though.
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Hurricane Dorian Threatens as Episcopalians Evacuate
[ENS] Episcopal congregations from Florida to the Carolinas braced for the impact of Hurricane Dorian, as evacuation orders took effect in parts of the region and rain from the storm began pelting coastal communities. Read more. Camp Genesis Card Program
September is Prison Awareness Month in our Diocese. This is one of the programs that our Diocesan Prison Ministry coordinates.
Each year about 20-25 children between the ages of 8 and 13 gather at Chapel Rock in Prescott to attend Camp Genesis. The mission of Camp Genesis is to create a safe space for children have or have had an incarcerated parent to have fun, grow in self-esteem, and encounter Christ. Campers come from diverse backgrounds and from all over the state and even from other states! Many live with their grandparents or other relatives, but all of these kids live with the challenging effects of having an incarcerated parent. The Camp Genesis Card program was created in order to keep the camp experience alive in their memories, encourage them throughout the year, and remind them that they are loved by God. Learn how your church can “adopt a month”.
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Campus Security Workshop
St. Philip’s In the Hills (Tucson) invites everyone to attend their Campus Security & Response to Violence Workshop on Saturday, September 21 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Hear from experts in the field on what to do in the moment, about the aftermath of violence, and the Christian response to violence. Register online.
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| DIOCESAN CONVENTION INFORMATION |
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Children’s Program
The Diocesan Convention Children’s Program will be offered again this year all day on Friday and Saturday of convention. Children’s and Nursery programs are offered for infant through 6th grade on Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to close of Convention. Children will enjoy music, arts and crafts, stories, swimming (kindergarten and older) and lots of fun! Pre-registration is required.
Details and forms for all of the above can be found on the Diocesan Convention webpage.
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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.
Saturday, September 7
- Bargains Galore and Book Shelf Bookstore
@ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Contemplative Group Prayer
@ St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
- VIP Asylee Workshop @ Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix
- Celtic Eucharist @ Church of St. Matthew, Tucson
- Omega Service @ Christ the King, Tucson
- Taizé @ St. Andrew’s, Sedona
Sunday, September 8
- Bishop’s Visitation @ St. Alban’s, Tucson
Monday, September 9
- Living with Loss Group @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Men’s Bible Work Bench @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
Tuesday, September 10
- Living with Loss Grief Support Group
@ St. Raphael in the Valley, Benson
- Food Pantry @ St. Mark’s, Mesa
- Food Bank @ St. Thomas, Clarkdale
Wednesday, September 11
- Intercessory Prayers @ St. Stephen’s, Sierra Vista
- Eucharist & Healing Service @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Healing Service & Eucharist @ St. Matthew’s, Chandler
- Group Spiritual Direction @ Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley
- Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina
@ Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley
Friday, September 13
- Mark Down’s Thrift Store @ St. Mark’s, Mesa
- Centering Prayer Service @ St. Luke’s, Prescott
- Enneagram Retreat @ St. Augustine’s, Tempe
- Episcopal Night with the DBacks @ Chase Field
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[click on the link above for the complete calendar]
September
8 Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley
15 Christ Church of the Ascension, Paradise Valley
22 St. Paul’s, Payson
29 All Saints’ Church & Day School, Phoenix
Remember in your Prayers of the People:
Our companion Diocese:
And those who have asked for our prayers:
- 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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