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September 2007

Affirmations - Fall 2007

The Parish Expedition

Saturday, September 22
10-3 p.m.
St. Mark's Cathedral Center
231 East 100 South, SLC

The Parish Expedition likens parish leadership today to that of the Endurance (Antarctic) expedition of 1914-1916 and focuses on the leadership principles exercised by the ship's captain, Sir Ernest Shackleton. Presenters suggest reading in advance Leading at the Edge by Dennis N. T. Perkins, Margaret P. Holtman, et.al. Written primarily for business leaders, the principles and case studies are easily transferable to parish leadership. This presentation was first offered as a full-day workshop to clergy in the Diocese of Wyoming by The Rev'ds Ruth Eller and Michael Mayor who have specially adapted its content and process for the Affirmation series. Especially relevant for parish clergy and lay leaders. Donation requested: $10 to cover lunch and materials. To register, contact Angela Rogers at arogers@episcopal-ut.org or call 801-322-4131 by Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Other Suggested Reading:

South: The Endurance Expedition by Ernest Shackleton, Fergus Fleming and Frank Hurley (captain and two crew members) Penguin Classics

Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alan Lansing, 1999.

See also, extensive resources at NOVA: Shackleton's Voyage Of Endurance (2002) at www.pbs.org/ wgbh/nova/shackleton/

The Integrity of the Eucharist: The Role of Musicians and Preachers in the Eucharistic Celebration

Saturday, November 3
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
St. Mark's Cathedral Center
231 East 100 South, SLC

Dr. Louis Weil, Hodges-Haynes Professor of Liturgics at Church Divinity School of the Pacific devotes the day to any who preach and make music and how they may better understand and serve the word in worship. Clergy, parish musicians or any who prepare the word of God on Sunday mornings will find this time particularly worthwhile. Workshops for preachers and musicians on the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) will be featured.

Donation requested: $10 to cover lunch.

To register, contact Angela Rogers at arogers@episcopal- ut.org or call 801-322-4131 by Wednesday, Oct. 31.

"O Come, O Come Emmanuel!" The Music, Gospels, and Spirituality of Advent

Saturday, December 1
9 a.m. until Noon
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
261 South 900 East, SLC

Presenters: The Rev. Canon Mary June Nestler and the Rev. Dr. Frederick Quinn

The four Sundays before Christmas mark a distinctly different season in the Christian year. Advent is a focused time of longing, expectation, and preparation for the birth of the Christ child. Some of the most beautiful religious music of the Christian tradition has been written for Advent, including many hymns in the Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, and Episcopal traditions.

Mary June Nestler, trained as a professional singer at Philadelphia's Curtis Institute, and Frederick Quinn, who has presented numerous programs on great religious music, discuss the spirituality of the Advent season from Bible readings and music.

Ample opportunity is provided for the singing of hymns, old and new, and for group discussion. No prior musical training required.

Donation requested: $7 which includes refreshments, including specially prepared German holiday pastries.

To register, contact Angela Rogers at arogers@episcopal-ut.org or call 801-322-4131 by Wednesday, Nov. 14.

Advent Quiet Day

Saturday, December 8
9 a.m.- Noon
The Episcopal Church Center of Utah

Retreat leader: The Rt. Rev. Carolyn Tanner Irish

Mark your calendars now to take a three-hour break for spiritual refreshment during this holy season of waiting. Details to follow in diocesan publications. To register, contact Angela Rogers at arogers@episcopal-ut.org or call 801-322-4131 by Wednesday, Dec. 5.