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| SOME THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR |
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Both therapists and spiritual directors tell us that an important step to emotional and spiritual wholeness is to cultivate a sense of thankfulness. Counting one’s blessings is a powerful antidote to depression and stress.
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| ITEMS OF INTEREST THIS WEEK |
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California Episcopalians Connect Amid Wildfires
[ENS] California Episcopalians–still reeling from the deadliest wildfires in the state’s history–say they are gathering strength and resilience through community connections and an outpouring of love and concern from across the Episcopal Church. Read more. ( NOTE: to assist fire victims, see the links in the story). The Vital Outreach and Evangelism Connection
[ECF] I didn’t know that I needed to connect outreach and evangelism. Newcomers didn’t make that connection for me. I thought our coming in contact with other groups, like the families of preschool students, the Boy Scouts and those who took part in Narcotics Anonymous, was enough. I didn’t want to be pushy. What I discovered was that if someone came to a meeting at the church and no one from the congregation actually invited him or her personally to come for church, it was experienced as if we didn’t want them. Read more.
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| NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE |
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Sunday Night Unplugged
This event on Sunday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist (Glendale) will feature the finely tuned talents of Director of Youth Ministries, Joel Joa. Joel will bring Taizé and Advent classics to enhance this evening of music and meditation. Joel is a Cuban-American singer/songwriter who is known for his passion and charisma. In honor of the first Sunday of Advent, there will be readings from scripture, time for meditation, and music to help attendees prepare for the coming of the Christ Child at Christmas. Open to the public. Handel’s Messiah (Complete) Concert
The public is invited to attend a concert on Sunday, December 2 at 3:00 p.m. at All Saints’ (Phoenix) with the All Saints’ Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra performing. A pre-concert lecture will begin at 2:00 p.m. Tickets for the lecture are $50 and include refreshments and preferred, reserved seating for the concert. Space is limited! To reserve a spot, contact the church office at (602) 279-5539 during normal business hours. Admission for the concert only is free, but the suggested donation is $25. All proceeds benefit Friends of Music (FOM).
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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, November 17
- Endicott Peabody Liturgical Day
- Diocesan Men’s Retreat @ Chapel Rock, Prescott
- Bargains Galore and Book Shelf Bookstore
@ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Best Skills: Deacon-Lay Class (Laws & Legal)
@ St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
- Contemplative Group Prayer
@ St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
- 6th Annual Arts & Craft Show
@ Church of the Advent, Sun City West
- Native Racial Reconciliation Gathering
@ Christ Church of the Ascension, Paradise Valley
- Grief Support Group @ Grace St. Paul’s, Tucson
- Omega Service @ Christ the King, Tucson
- Taizé @ St. Andrew’s, Sedona
Sunday, November 18
- Diocesan Men’s Retreat @ Chapel Rock, Prescott
- Group Meditation @ St. Peter’s, Litchfield Park
Monday, November 19
- Living with Loss Group @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
- Men’s Bible Work Bench @ St. Christopher’s, Sun City
Tuesday, November 20
- Living with Loss Grief Support Group
@ St. Raphael in the Valley, Benson
- Taizé @ St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
Wednesday, November 21
- 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 & Lectionary Divina
@ Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley
Thursday, November 22
- Thanksgiving – Diocesan Office Closed
Friday, November 23
- Thanksgiving – Diocesan Office Closed
- 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]
November
18 Church of the Advent, Sun City West
25 Emmaus Episcopal Church Plant, Surprise
December
2 Church of the Epiphany, Tempe
9 Episcopal Campus Ministries at ASU, Tempe
Remember in your Prayers of the People:
Our companion Diocese:
And those who have asked for our prayers:
- 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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