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| LABOR DAY–A LITTLE LATE |
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Labor Day for most of us is the start of the new “work year” — church programs begin, kids go back to school, the office activity ramps up, and the social calendar begins to fill up.
Over my Labor Day break a couple of weeks ago, I had a chance to reflect on attitudes to work and how I might revise my own approach to work a bit. So even though it is a bit late, I would like to share those thoughts with you.
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| ITEMS OF INTEREST THIS WEEK |
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National Preparedness Month – Week Two
[FEMA] National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, provides an opportunity to prepare ourselves and our families for disaster now and throughout the year. Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders aren’t always nearby. You may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. Take the You Are the Help Until Help Arrives online training today. Presiding Bishop Curry Thanks All for Prayers
[ENS] “I want to thank you for all of the cards, and the well-wishes and, above all, for all of the prayers,” Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry said in a video message posted on Facebook as he returns to work following prostate surgery in late July. Read more.
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NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE
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Walking the Mourner’s Path Facilitator Training
St. Anthony on the Desert (Scottsdale) is hosting a three-day Walking the Mourners Path Facilitator Training from November 8-10, 2018. Walking the Mourner’s Path is a unique ministry which started with the question, “ where is God in my pain?” and the recognition that in many faith communities there is an unmet need for an effective ministry for those in grief. Churches that offer the ministry identify at least two individuals to attend a Walking the Mourner’s Path Facilitator Training School. In addition to learning about the program, training participants learn how to implement the program by building on existing Pastoral Care ministries. For more information and to register, please visit the Walking the Mourner’s Path website or email Catherine Gilbert, Program Director.
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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.
Farewell Dinner
Everyone is welcome to attend the dinner honoring Bishop and Laura Smith on Friday, October 19, though there will be limited seating. The cost for the dinner is $40.00. We expect that demand for reservations to say goodbye to Bishop and Mrs. Smith will be high, so please do not wait to make your reservations! The deadline for dinner reservations is Friday, September 28.
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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, September 15
- Bargains Galore and Book Shelf Bookstore
@ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Diocesan Anti-Racism Training @ St. James, Tempe
- Contemplative Group Prayer
@ St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
- Omega Service @ Christ the King, Tucson
- Taizé @ St. Andrew’s, Sedona
Sunday, September 16
- Bishop’s Visitation @ St John’s, Bisbee
- Bishop’s Visitation @ St Stephen’s, Douglas
- Group Meditation @ St. Peter’s, Litchfield Park
Monday, September 17
- 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, September 18
- Living with Loss Grief Support Group
@ St. Raphael in the Valley, Benson
- Book Club @ St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
- Taizé @ St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
Wednesday, September 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
- Prayer & Ignatian Discernment of Spirits
@ Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley
- Centering Prayer @ Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley
Thursday, September 20
- Stewardship University Online
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| PRAYERS |
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[click on the link above for the complete calendar]
September
16 All Saints, Safford
23 Church of the Nativity, Scottsdale
30 St. Anthony on the Desert, Scottsdale
October
7 All of Our Episcopal Schools
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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