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| CRUZANDO FRONTERAS IS WORKING TO BRING THE SPIRIT OF THE BORDER MINISTRIES SUMMIT BACK TO ARIZONA! |
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The Rev. Rodger Babnew, Deacon
Cruzando Fronteras, Diocesan Ministry Convenor
About 60 people attended the Border Ministries Summit held on November 16-18 in El Paso, Texas. The Episcopal Church has an active border ministry and a moral directive that has reached beyond the immediately affected communities. Although the summit focused on border ministries carried out by dioceses that share a border with Mexico, attendees came from as far as Massachusetts.
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| ITEMS OF INTEREST THIS WEEK |
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Country Says Farewell to Former President Bush at Washington National Cathedral
[ENS] With a combination of military precision, Episcopal Church liturgy and fond, sometimes humorous, remembrances from his family and friends, the United States on December 5 formally bid farewell to former President George H.W. Bush. Read more. Bishop-Elect Consecration Gifts
We shall soon gather to celebrate the consecration our new bishop. This will be our first true opportunity to show Bishop-Elect Jennifer Reddall our support and the joy we have in calling her as our shepherd and guide. The Standing Committee of the Diocese wants everyone to have a chance to contribute to her ordination gifts, such as vestments. Please feel free to contribute at the level you can to ensure as full and robust participation of all members of the diocese as possible. You can contribute to the ordination gifts for our Bishop-Elect at this secure website. Give the Gift of Summer Camp!
Are you looking for a Christmas gift idea for a child in your family? Consider making a deposit on their registration for summer camp at Chapel Rock!
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| NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE |
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Blue Christmas Service
If you are having difficulty with the loss of a loved one, a child, a parent, a partner, spouse, friend or pet or are experiencing loneliness, then come to the Blue Christmas service at Grace St. Paul’s (Tucson) on Sunday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. The service will have a candle lighting and a grief dedication ritual. Participants last year said the service transformed their holiday experience. Clergy and trained listeners will be available during and after the service. Refreshments will be served. Open to the public.
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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, December 8
- 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
- Grief Support Group @ Grace St. Paul’s, Tucson
- Omega Service @ Christ the King, Tucson
- Taizé @ St. Andrew’s, Sedona
Sunday, December 9
- Bishop’s Visitation @ Church of the Epiphany, Tempe
- Choral Evensong @ All Saints’, Phoenix
- Advent Concert with Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music
@ St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran, Williams
- Group Meditation @ St. Peter’s, Litchfield Park
Monday, December 10
- Living with Loss Group @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Men’s Bible Work Bench @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
Tuesday, December 11
- Living with Loss Grief Support Group
@ St. Raphael in the Valley, Benson
- Food Bank @ St. Thomas, Clarkdale
Wednesday, December 12
- 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, December 14
- Mark Down’s Thrift Store @ St. Mark’s, Mesa
- Centering Prayer Service @ St. Luke’s, Prescott
- Ordination to the Priesthood of The Rev. David Chavez &
The Rev. Susana Santibanez @ Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix
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| PRAYERS |
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[click on the link above for the complete calendar]
December
9 Episcopal Campus Ministries at ASU, Tempe
16 St. Augustine’s, Tempe
23 St. James the Apostle, Tempe
30 St. Paul’s, Tombstone
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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