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| A FAITHFUL RESPONSE TO HATE |
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This week, we are experimenting with presenting the E-pistle message in a new format.
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| ITEMS OF INTEREST THIS WEEK |
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8th Annual Episcopal Night with the D-backs
The Arizona Diamondbacks invite all members of The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, along with their family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy a time of fellowship and cheer on the D-backs as they host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, September 13. The game begins at 6:40 p.m. and Bishop Reddall will be in attendance! Join Episcopalians from all over the Diocese at Trinity Cathedral for a pre-game celebration beginning at 5:00 p.m. Get more information and tickets. Five Questions At The Heart Of Strategic Planning
[ECF] Like Dorothy and her friends, locked arm-in-arm in the forest, congregational leaders may well quake at the dense terminology used in the strategic planning process. “Mission and Vision and Outcomes – Oh my!” Read more.
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| NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE |
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JustFaith Ministries
St. Augustine’s (Tempe) and Church of the Epiphany (Tempe) are partnering together to form a 2019-2020 JustFaith Cohort and everyone is invited to join. JustFaith is designed for people who want a deeper faith, a greater sense of purpose, and a practical understanding of how to make a difference in the world. Participants engage in reading, prayer, and thought-provoking dialogue. They encounter the world, each other, the Gospel, and build lasting relationships. Meetings will be weekly for 24 weeks on Mondays, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. beginning September 23. Program fee is $175, and scholarships are available. This is an ecumenical offering. To register, e-mail The Rev. Anne K. Ellsworth. Registration closes August 23. Learn more about JustFaith.
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| DIOCESAN CONVENTION INFORMATION |
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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 3, 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.
Exhibit Tables
Spaces for exhibitors at Convention are available, however they are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The participation fee is dependent on the type of exhibit you are planning. If you, your congregation, or your ministry are interested in an exhibit space, don’t wait!
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, August 10
- Free Food Mobile Pantry
@ St. Luke’s at the Mountain, Phoenix
- Bargains Galore and Book Shelf Bookstore
@ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Contemplative Group Prayer
@ St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
- Quiet Day @ St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale
- Omega Service @ Christ the King, Tucson
- Taizé @ St. Andrew’s, Sedona
Monday, August 12
- Adult Camp @ Chapel Rock, Prescott
- Living with Loss Group @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Men’s Bible Work Bench @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
Tuesday, August 13
- Adult Camp @ Chapel Rock, Prescott
- Living with Loss Grief Support Group
@ St. Raphael in the Valley, Benson
- Food Pantry @ St. Mark’s, Mesa
- Food Bank @ St. Thomas, Clarkdale
Wednesday, August 14
- Adult Camp @ Chapel Rock, Prescott
- 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
Thursday, August 15
- Adult Camp @ Chapel Rock, Prescott
- Feast of St. Mary the Virgin @ St. Mary’s, Phoenix
Friday, August 16
- Native Ministry Retreat
@ The Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale
- Mark Down’s Thrift Store @ St. Mark’s, Mesa
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| PRAYERS |
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[click on the link above for the complete calendar]
August
11 Church of the Transfiguration, Mesa
18 St. Mark’s, Mesa
25 SS Philip & James, Morenci
September
1 St. Andrew’s, Nogales
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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