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| CROSSING THE BORDER |
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A little more than a week ago, I traveled to Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, to be with some of the refugees seeking asylum in this country. I was deeply saddened by the suffering I witnessed, but also heartened by the good work that Deacon Rodger Babnew and his team of volunteers are doing. Your church is present with our brothers and sisters who are scared, hungry and cold, and you can feel gratified about our ministry there. Later in this article, I will tell you how you can help.
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| ITEMS OF INTEREST THIS WEEK |
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Summer Camp Counselor Positions Open
If you (or someone you know) love kids, summer camp, leadership, and sharing the love of Jesus, apply to become a Camp Counselor! Chapel Rock is seeking responsible and caring leaders who live enthusiastically and care deeply about building relationships with others. They are looking for applicants who want to impact the lives of children and youth positively and who understand the importance of their position as mentors for young people. More details and the application are on the Summer Camps webpage.
Prayer for Christian Unity Service
Join other Christian churches on Wednesday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills United Church of Christ ( 5524 E. Lafayette Blvd., Phoenix) as we remember the 2019 theme, “Justice, Only Justice, You Shall Pursue” (Deuteronomy 16:20). This is the official event to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Arizona, and everyone is invited to participate along with the congregations, clergy, bishops, conference ministers, and judicatories from the Episcopal Diocese and other christian denominations across the state. ( *This event is sponsored by Arizona Faith Network, of which the Diocese is a member.)
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| NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE |
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Jazz at Twilight Concert
All are invited to attend the next in the concert series at St. John the Baptist (Glendale) on Sunday, January 27 at 6:00 p.m. This concert features the Carole Petite Trio with Carole on guitar, Dwight William on bass and Dom Moio on drums. The concert is FREE and open to the public. Refreshments will be available and a free will offering will be accepted.
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| CLERGY NEWS |
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The Rev. Ben Wetherill…
is a new Deacon at St. Stephen’s (Sierra Vista).
The Rev. Cathy Clark…
is the new Rector of St. Stephen’s (Phoenix).
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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, January 19
- Bargains Galore and Book Shelf Bookstore
@ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Contemplative Group Prayer
@ St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
- Richard Rohr – A Second Half of Life Spirituality Seminar
@ St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale
- Integrity Arizona Meeting @ St. Peter’s, Litchfield Park
- Omega Service @ Christ the King, Tucson
- Taizé @ St. Andrew’s, Sedona
Sunday, January 20
- Bishop’s Visitation @ St. Michael’s, Coolidge
- Prayer & Ignatian Discernment of Spirits
@ Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley
- Group Meditation @ St. Peter’s, Litchfield Park
Monday, January 21
- MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY – Dio House closed
- Living with Loss Group @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Men’s Bible Work Bench @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
Tuesday, January 22
- Living with Loss Grief Support Group
@ St. Raphael in the Valley, Benson
- Food Bank @ St. Thomas, Clarkdale
Wednesday, January 23
- 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
- Prayer for Christian Unity Service @ Shepherd of the Hills United Church of Christ, Phoenix
Friday, January 25
- Mark Down’s Thrift Store @ St. Mark’s, Mesa
- Centering Prayer @ St. Luke’s, Prescott
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| PRAYERS |
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[click on the link above for the complete calendar]
January
20 Grace St. Paul’s, Tucson
27 Episcopal Campus Ministry at U of A, Tucson
February
3 St. Alban’s, Tucson
10 St. Andrew’s, Tucson
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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