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SOOP (Summer of Opportunity Program) at St. Marks/St. JohnsMonday, August 13, 2018On Monday, July 9th, 10 teenagers from across the city arrived at SMSJ to begin their summer internship experience in their EDEN gardens. Over the next 6 weeks, the interns will be working to maintain the gardens and share SMSJ’s vision of a happy, healthy, connected community with their Beechwood neighbors. Read more » |
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‘Heartbreaking’ Devastation from California WildfiresThursday, August 2, 2018[Episcopal News Service] The Rev. Carren Sheldon’s evening on July 26 was supposed to go something like this: Evening Prayer, dinner, compline, sleep. But after dinner, she returned to All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Redding, California, to find the neighborhood on the brink of disaster. Heat, wind and “bizarre weather patterns” fueled the sudden advance of a growing wildfire. “The sky was orange, and the wind was blowing cinders and... Read more » |
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Presiding Bishop and Primate Resting After SurgeryWednesday, August 1, 2018[July 31, 2018] Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry is resting comfortably following surgery on Tuesday, July 31. According to the Presiding Bishop's family and his medical team, the surgery went well, as had been expected. Bishop Curry is resting, and a full recovery continues to be anticipated. |
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A Graduation!!!Tuesday, July 31, 2018Parish members throughout EDOR attended and graduated from the College for Congregational Development at the Notre Dame Retreat Center on Canandaigua Lake. Last week's studies completed part 2 of the college, teaching how to understand specific identities of congregations, and how to market congregations to others in your community. We are all Anglicans, but what does that mean in your specific community? It's all about growing faithful, sustainable congregations in numbers, missional leadership, and spirituality. Read more » |
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Presiding Bishop to have Surgery for Prostate CancerThursday, July 26, 2018"Dear Friends in Christ, A few months ago, through my annual physical, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. After a variety of tests, consultations, and conversations with my wife and daughters, I decided on a surgical treatment course. On this coming Tuesday, July 31st, I will have surgery to remove the prostate gland. Read more » |
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College for Congregational DevelopmentWednesday, July 25, 2018
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