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These past few weeks have been marked by what seems to be a never-ending series of natural disasters. It started with Hurricane Florence in the Southeast. Folks there are still cleaning up after that one, and now got another blow from Hurricane Michael, which hit a couple of days ago, a storm unprecedented in its strength. Even in Arizona, we felt the punch of Hurricane Rosa, which caused severe flooding. And the state of Hawaii is still reeling from Hurricane Lane.
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Financial Transparency
[EVP] Transparency is a “buzzword” in many situations. It means many things to many people, but generally elicits a positive response in most minds–transparency is a good thing. When applied to the church as a whole and to a local parish, school or other church organization in particular, it begs the question, “transparency of what?” Read more. Journeying the Way of Love: New Advent Curriculum
[ENS] Recognizing that Episcopalians have been hunting for resources to support our journeys on The Way of Love, the Office of the Presiding Bishop offers this update on what’s available and what’s coming soon and around the church.
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| NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE |
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Jazz at Twilight Concert
On Sunday, October 28 at 6:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist (Glendale), the Sandra Bassett Trio will perform. The concert is open to the public. Donations are accepted. Bring a friend!
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CLERGY NEWS
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The Rev. Allison Cornell…
is now the Rector at St. Stephen’s (Sierra Vista).
The Rev. Ted Holt III…
has completed his time as Interim at All Saints (Safford) and SS Philip & James (Morenci).
The Rev. Canon Debbie Royals…
is now the Vicar at St. Raphael in the Valley (Benson).
The Rev. Hunter Ruffin…
is the new Rector at Church of the Epiphany (Tempe).
The Rev. Susana Santibanez…
is the new Clergy in Charge at St. Luke’s at the Mountain (Phoenix).
The Rev. Timothy Watt…
is the new Assistant at Christ Church of the Ascension (Paradise Valley).
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| CONVENTION NEWS |
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Children’s Program
Registration for the Children’s program at Convention is open. Children’s and Nursery programs are offered for ages infant through 6th grade on Friday, October 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 20, from 8:15 a.m. to close of Convention. Children will enjoy music, arts and crafts, stories, and lots of fun! Preregistration is required for all ages.
General Convention Constitutional Amendments
Amendments to the Constitution of The Episcopal Church passed at the 2018 General Convention must be made known as per Article XII of the Constitution of The Episcopal Church. Please take time to read them.
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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, October 13
- Free Food Mobile Pantry
@ St. Luke’s at the Mountain, Phoenix
- Bargains Galore and Book Shelf Bookstore
@ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Quiet Day @ St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale
- Contemplative Group Prayer
@ St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
- Concerts on the Desert: Promenade @
St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale
- Omega Service @ Christ the King, Tucson
- Taizé @ St. Andrew’s, Sedona
Sunday, October 14
- Bishop’s Visitation and Installation & Celebration of New Ministry of The Rev Ann Johnson @ St Paul’s, Winslow
- Choral Evensong @ All Saints’, Phoenix
- Group Meditation @ St. Peter’s, Litchfield Park
Monday, October 15
- Living with Loss Group @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Men’s Bible Work Bench @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Civil Discourse: A Lost Art or a Skill to Reclaim?
@ St. Anthony On The Desert, Scottsdale
Tuesday, October 16
- Living with Loss Grief Support Group
@ St. Raphael in the Valley, Benson
- Taizé @ St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
Wednesday, October 17
- Intercessory Prayers @ St. Stephen’s, Sierra Vista
- Eucharist & Healing Service @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Contemplative Eucharist @ St. Stephen’s, Sierra Vista
- Healing Service & Eucharist @ St. Matthew’s, Chandler
- Centering Prayer @ Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley
Friday, October 19 & Saturday, October 20
- Diocesan Convention @ All Saints’ Church & Day School, Phoenix
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[click on the link above for the complete calendar]
October
14 St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale
21 St. Andrew’s, Sedona
28 St. Stephen’s, Sierra Vista
November
4 All Saints of the Desert, Sun City
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
- Those affected by recent weather, natural disasters, and
civil unrest
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