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July 1, 2008
Visit our Special Events Calendar
to learn about educational offerings, special worship opportunities,
recitals, concerts and other unique presentations occurring throughout
our diocese. Chances are, there's something interesting happening near
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This week's prayer
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Lord God Almighty,
in whose Name
the founders
of this country
won liberty
for themselves
and for us,
and lit the torch
of freedom
for all nations
then unborn:
Grant that we
and all the people
of this land
may have grace
to maintain our liberties
in righteousness
and peace;
through Jesus Christ
our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God,
forever and ever.
Amen.
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| Two Special Notices |
The diocesan office will be closed on Friday, July 4th. The staff wishes you a safe and happy Independence Day.
Also, Postings will not be published the week of July 14.
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New on the Diocesan Website
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Parish Inventory:
If your church experienced vandalism, theft, fire, flood or other
disaster you'd want to file an insurance claim quickly. Does an
accurate inventory of your parish's silver, brass, vestments,
furnishings, etc. exist? This handy booklet from the Church Pension
Group will help your church be prepared, just in case. (See right hand module)
Spiritual Development:
The Rev. Bob Arnold discusses Science and Faith and the Rev. Steven
Metcalfe explores the current state of the Anglican communion.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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Advent, Kenmore's Chicken & Blues Barbeque got quite a nod in the local press.
The Gospel According to "The Boss"
It was bound to happen sooner or later! This article from Religion News
Service is about a book by Jeffrey Symynkywicz, a Unitarian
Universalist minister, that diessects the rich biblical references in
Bruce Springsteen's music.
Time Magazine explores the future of the anglican communion in this article published on June 25th.
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| Save Money with E-News
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 Your parish can send an e-newsletter similar to Postings.
Using
e-news to reach members with email saves paper and postage costs. Then
simply print and mail hard copies of your e-news publication to members
without email. The publication process is easy to learn and simple to
use.
Plus, e-news service for your church can be completely FREE
if your email list is less than 100 and you send less than six "issues"
per month.
Communication Officer Laurie Wozniak will provide free training to get you rolling. Email Laurie today to get started!
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| Become a HOST Congregation
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The
growing needs of U.S. military personnel, their families, and the
community impacted by the on-going conflicts in both Iraq and
Afghanistan has spurred The Episcopal Church to develop a program of
community outreach called "Home Support Team" (HOST).
The HOST web page,
provides information on ministry to soldiers in the field, to their
families who reamin at home and to veterans who have returned from duty
in the Middle East. Visit this site today to learn what your
congregation can do to help.
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| Weekly Bulletin Inserts
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This week's Episcopal Life insert outlines plans for the Spouses Conference,
which will bring together the husbands and wives of Anglican bishops
meeting at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England, July 10 -
August 3.
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For information on the Episcopal Church in Western New York, click here.
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