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| I WAS IN PRISON AND YOU VISITED ME |
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I began this Advent season with a visit to the women’s prison at Perryville, about 20 miles west of Phoenix. This was my second trip to worship with these women. There are about 4,000 inmates there, although my contacts have been with just one unit of about 400.
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Applications accepted for Episcopal Service Corps
[ENS] Young adults (21-32 years old) are invited to apply to serve as a member of the 2019-2020 Episcopal Service Corps (ESC). “Episcopal Service Corps offers young adults the opportunity to serve others while at the same time discerning God’s call in their own lives,” says Wendy Johnson, who coordinates Episcopal Service Corps. Note: This year, the Diocese of Arizona will have an ESC community at Beloved in the Desert in Tucson, Arizona. 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. Family Camp Registration Closing Soon
To end the twelve days of Christmas, let’s keep celebrating and ring in Epiphany together in a beautiful place. There will be stories, a campfire, carols, cocoa, crafts and lots of holiday fun to finish the season. Give yourselves the gift of time together at Chapel Rock. But don’t wait! Registration closes next Thursday, December 20.
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Posadas
Posadas are traditionally celebrated for nine nights, culminating in the Christmas Eve worship service. They are designed to reenact the story of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and search for lodging. Many churches around the Phoenix area will be hosting one of these events between December 14 and 22. See the Diocesan Calendar to find one close to you.
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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 15
- Bargains Galore and Book Shelf Bookstore
@ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Artistry Academy Recitals @ Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley
- Contemplative Group Prayer
@ St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
- Grief Support Group @ Grace St. Paul’s, Tucson
- Ordination to the Priesthood of The Rev David Carlisle
@ St. Andrew’s, Tucson
- Omega Service @ Christ the King, Tucson
- Taizé @ St. Andrew’s, Sedona
Sunday, December 16
- Posada @ St. Luke’s at the Mountain, Phoenix
- Posada @ St. Mark’s, Mesa
- Advent Concert with Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music
@ St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran, Williams
- Group Meditation @ St. Peter’s, Litchfield Park
- Posada @ Good Shepherd of the Hills, Cave Creek
- Blue Christmas Service @ Grace St. Paul’s, Tucson
Monday, December 17
- Living with Loss Group @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Men’s Bible Work Bench @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Posada @ Santa Maria, Phoenix
Tuesday, December 18
- Living with Loss Grief Support Group
@ St. Raphael in the Valley, Benson
- Posada @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Taizé @ St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
Wednesday, December 19
- 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 & Lectio Divina
@ Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley
- Posada @ St. Andrew’s, Glendale
Thursday, December 20
- Quiet Christmas Service @ Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley
Friday, December 21
- Mark Down’s Thrift Store @ St. Mark’s, Mesa
- Ordination to the Priesthood of The Rev Kelli Joyce and The Rev Alison Lee @ St. Philip’s In The Hills, Tucson
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[click on the link above for the complete calendar]
December
16 St. Augustine’s, Tempe
23 St. James the Apostle, Tempe
30 St. Paul’s, Tombstone
January
6 Christ the King, 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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