The Episcopal Diocese of Utah
Living Boldly
Connecting with each other, our communities and the world
March 16, 2007
The Lenten Prayer of St. Ephrem the Syrian
O Lord and Master of my life! Take from me the spirit of sloth, faint-heartedness, lust of power, and idle talk. But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to thy servant. Yea, of Lord and King! Grant me to see my own errors and not to judge my brother; For Thou art blessed unto ages of ages. Amen.
Dates & Deadlines
Websites R Us
TODAY is the registration deadline for Sowing and Growing Your Parish Website on March 24, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Diocesan Offices, 80 South 300 East, Salt Lake City, UT.
Here's the challenge:
What makes us think we are still a "paper" church? Want to contact your legislator? Go to the web. Want to find recipes? Info about a prescription, medical information, etc., etc, go to the web. Here's the ouch factor: With few exceptions, the only place you cannot go on the Web to find accurate, timely information? Parish webpages. Go to Pentecostal websites - that's their ministry! A webpage is fundamental to communicating the Good News. If you are publishing a paper newsletter, you can publish a webpage! Come learn how to create, manage and promote a simple site effectively.
Presenters Judy Kiel and Craig Wirth are adjunct professors in the U's Dept. of Communications. Judy teaches web design and designs webpages for U of U's Continuing Education program. Craig teaches five communications classes at the U. To sign up, email Jessica Hatch or call 801-322-4131, Ext. 362. $15 to cover materials and lunch.
The Anglican Idea
TODAY is the deadline to register for What Richard Hooker Has to Say to Today's Church, at Good Shepherd, 2374 Grant Ave., Ogden, UT. Led by Adam Linton and Mark LeTourneau. $15 donation covers materials and lunch. To register email Jessica Hatch or call 801-595-5362 and leave your contact information.
Peace Witness Day
TODAY, March 16, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Christian Peace Witness for Iraq: A Service of Prayer at St. Mark's Cathedral,100 South 231 East, SLC. Organized by local members of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF). Join EPF for some time of prayer, Scripture reading, meditation, and peace—in Jesus' name.
ZELC Celebrates 125 Years
Sunday, March 18, 8:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Schubert's Mass in G one of several events at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church's 125th Anniversary program. "Celebrating God's Amazing Grace," features a series of musical performances, 1070 Foothill Drive, SLC. For more information, email Zion or call 801-582-2321.
At Home in the Anglican Communion
Views Aired on KCPW
TODAY - Friday, March 16, 10 a.m. KCPW's Lara Jones will conduct a 20-minute interview with Lee Shaw and Mary June Nestler about the "Utah Statement" made in response to the Primates Communique from Dar es Salaam. Tune in to 1010 AM or 88.3 or 105.1 FM. To read the statement, go to the diocesan website at www.episcopal- ut.org
A Window on the Anglican World
Saturday, March 31, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Episcopalians from around the diocese are invited to attend a day-long briefing on issues under discussion within the Anglican Communion. Bishop Irish will report on this month's House of Bishops meeting; Mary June Nestler will brief the audience on relevant issues about the history and theology of the Communion, and Dan Webster will offer a media perspective. Q&A periods are also scheduled. The day concludes with an instructed Eucharist offered by Sue Duffield, assisted by Ossie Denny. Watch for more detail in the March. Dialogue. $10 for the day.
Note: For news about the Episcopal Church, and links to news of the world wide Anglican Communion, and of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America go to Episcopal News Service.
Food for the Lenten Journey
Great Lent in the Orthodox Tradition
For a fresh view of the Lenten season, learn and pray with Christians in the Greek Orthodox tradition. Beautiful icons and spiritually nurturing reflections on the days of the season of "Great Lent."
What does it mean to "be saved"?
For a thoughtful article on what Jesus really says about being saved, consider "Jesus and the Sinner's Prayer," at Christianity Today. If you enjoy that, you may sign up for a feed of a wide-range of interesting topics published by this serious evangelical publication.
Here's a "Toolbox"
If you have not sampled the rich resources at Explore Faith, there is a treasure trove of Lenten prayer and resources for growth in the spirit. "Sorting it Out: A Lenten Tool Box..." offers a delightful way to explore paths along the way.
Preparing for the Easter Vigil
Wondering what the Great Vigil of Easter is all about? Or, are you looking for some printable material to use in a newsletter or bulletin? Creighton University has put out a lovely piece which can easily be edited for the parish church's service -- .pdf format. Go to Easter Vigil.
Almsgiving: The MDGs
Towards Effective Anglican Mission (TEAM) is a global effort to focus our faith and our prophetic witness on the needs of the world for whom Christ died. The Episcopal Church delegation to this meeting has issued a letter to the Church. If you do not already subscribe to ENS, there is a full story on this exciting endeavor at Episcopal News.
Looking Ahead
Ancient Ritual Dance
Tuesday, April 3, 7 p.m., Whirling Dervishes of Rumi, Kingsbury Hall, U of U campus. A unique opportunity to participate in one of the most exquisite ceremonies of spirituality, a mesmerizing seven- centuries old ritual, incredible performance featuring beautiful costumes, hypnotic live music with flutes, string and percussion, and the amazing sight of the Whirling Dervishes from Afyon, Turkey. Tickets @ Kingsbury, 581-7100. (courtesy of Libby Hunter)
CORC Sets Annual Meeting
Tuesday, April 24 The Coalition of Religious Communities will meet to assess advocacy efforts of the 2007 legislature and plan educational and advocacy efforts for the remainder of the year. Place and Time to be announced.
Anti-Racism Training
Friday- Saturday, April 27- 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day at St. James in Midvale. Anti- Racism Training is required of every member of every "Commission, Committee and Task Force of the Diocese of Utah." The training is mandated by resolutions of both General and Diocesan Conventions. Sign-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. and lunch will be served. One must be present for the entire time in order to receive credit for the course. Session size limited to 40 persons.
Annual Clergy Conference Sunday-Tuesday, April 29-May 1 Clergy Conference, "From Pulpit to Press" at the Homestead in Midway. Registration materials will be available online.
Share your parish's plans for lifting up and supporting the Millennium Development Goals.
Ecumenism/Interfaith
Test Your Biblical Literacy
Author Stephen Prothero makes a compelling argument for becoming savvy about our neighbors' faith in this USA Today story. Take the quiz in the sidebar -- then consider seriously what to do about it.
About Your Neighbors' Faith
Consider Lucinda Mosher's Praying: The Rituals of Faith (Faith in the Neighborhood) (Faith in the Neighborhood: Understanding America's Religious Diversity) as a study guide. Mosher is a lifelong student of interfaith relations. Available at Amazon.
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The Rev. Jessica Hatch
Education and Resource Office
801-322-4131 Ext. 362 jhatch@episcopal-ut.org
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