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For information on upcoming Diocesan Events see The Diocesan Communicator at : http://www.episwtn.org/communicator.html
Martyrs of Memphis Weekend Sept 9-12
St. Mary's Cathedral invites the community to remember and honor Constance and Her Companions, the Martyrs of Memphis. The following events are planned:
Thursday, Sept 9, free concert at St. Mary's at 7 pm.
Friday, Sept 10, icon workshop presented by the Rev. Br. Tobias S. Haller, BSG, at St. John's church at 7 pm.
Saturday, Sept 11, Eucharist in the Sisters' Chapel at St. Mary's Cathedral followed by a tour of Elmwood Cemetary and visit to the Martyrs' graves and lunch. (Reservations required, call the cathedral office at 901-527-3361 or email memphiscarol@yahoo.com). Evensong at All Saints at 6 pm.
Sunday, Sept 12, St Mary's will host Br. Tobias and the Sisters at 10 am Christian Formation, 11 am festive Choral Eucharist.
Diocesan ECW Meeting
All of the women of the Diocese are invited to the Fall Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women of West Tennessee on Wednesday, September 22 at the newly renovated Trezevant Manor. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a short business meeting in St. Edward’s Chapel. The Rev. Robin Hatzenbuehler will give a presentation on “Growing Spirituality Throughout Life Stages.” The group will enjoy a luncheon with musical entertainment in the new Performing Arts Center and tours of model homes, including a garden home and an apartment decorated by Rodgers Menzies. Cost for the day is $12. Your check payable to ECW West Tennessee should be mailed to Gayle Hardee, 4916 Briarcliff Avenue, Memphis 38117 by Sept. 15th. For more information go to www.ecwwtn.org.
Diocesan Picnic Oct 24
Get ready for this second annual afternoon of food, fun and fellowship at St. Columba Conference Center with friends from across The Diocese of West Tennessee! Stay tuned for details. If you are interested in helping out or have any suggestions, please contact Lauren Stone at lstone@episwtn.org or 901-526-0023.
NOTE: If you are not receiving The Communicator from the Diocese, contact The Diocese of West Tennessee [lstone@episwtn.org] and request to be put on the email distribution list.
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| | St. Clare Retreats for Women
Next St. Clare Half Day Retreat will be Friday, Oct. 1st from 8:30 to 12:30 at a special location. Watch the TIP of the Lance for details.
All women are invited to attend the annual St. Clare Weekend Retreat on October 22-24, 2010 at St. Columba Conference Center. This is an amazing time to open ourselves to the power and presence of the Holy Spirit as we are refreshed in every way. Come and rest and be renewed.
Read more about St. Clare Retreats
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| | Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson Lecture
Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson, reknown Biblical scholar, will be speaking at Christian Brothers University, Thursday, September 16 at 7 pm. Father Gary highly recommends this lecture and encourages all interested persons to make plans to attend. Scroll through the poster below for more information.
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| | | | | Diocesan Haiti Partnership Update:
Companion Relationship Commission of the West Tennessee Haiti Partnership Sponsors programs to benefit Haiti
Click here www.haiti-partnership.org to read more about efforts on behalf of our Bishop and the Companion Relationship Commission of the West Tennessee Haiti Partnership.
To read the full letter from The Rev’d Ollie V. Rencher, Associate Rector for Pastoral Care and Social Outreach at Church of the Holy Communion, click pdf logo below.
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Episcopal Relief & Development Haiti Disaster Information and Donation Form, and Message from The Rev'd Lauren Stanley, Missionary to Haiti
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A) Make a donation through the Episcopal Relief and Development secure web server: www.er-d.org; or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129.
B) Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief and Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. Please put "Haiti Fund" in the memo line of all checks. (Monetary gifts move faster
than any other.)
Download and print form from the ER-D website.
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| | LITANY FOR THE GULF OF MEXICO IN A TIME OF CRISIS,
INFORMATION FROM THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST
Attached is a litany for the Gulf of Mexico in a time of crisis, written by the Rev. Albert S. Kennington and distributed by the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. Please consider this for use in your congregation. The affects of this catastrophe will be long-lived and far-reaching, with a need for prayers and support from many. More information about the Gulf oil spill, pastoral resources and volunteer opportunity information are available on the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast website at http://www.diocgc.org/gulf-of-mexico-oil-spill-updates-cleanup-information-pastoral-resources/
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TENNESSEE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Othello will perform October 5-17 inside St. George's Church with improved sound and sight-lines. St. George's is located at 2425 S. Germantown Road in Germantown,TN.
The 60% off Pre-Sale is over, and now all tickets are available for TSC's Othello! Click here to buy now, or call TSC's Box Office at 901-759-0604 to get yours today!
Click here for more on special ticket offers and events:
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| | Memphis School of Servant Leadership announces Fall Classes 2010
• Servant Leadership: Testing the Waters
• Scripture
• Racism to Reconciliation: The Peaceable Kingdom Now and Here
• Racism to Reconciliation: Put Your Hand on the Plow, Hold On
• Come and “C”
• Fear, Courage and Faithfulness
• Call
• Prayer Support
For information, schedules and registration go to www.servantleadership-memphis.org or email memphisssl@gmail.com
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National Cathedral Trip
The Nancy Fulmer Memorial Trip to the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. for “Tennessee Day” will take place Friday, October 22 – Sunday, October 24, 2010. Travelennium has organized this trip package, which includes airfare, hotel accommodations at the Savoy Suites, meals, transportation and tour guides with visits to Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens, World War II Memorial, the Capitol Building, the Smithsonian Museum and more. Please call Jennifer Kruchten at (901) 742-7048 for more information. Space is limited, so sign up today!
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| | | Church Health Center
Working, uninsured people in need of quality, affordable healthcare for themselves and their families are encouraged to call the Church Health Center at (901) 272-0003 or visit www.churchhealthcenter.org for more information.
More and more working uninsured people are turning to the Church Health Center for healthcare – for themselves and for their families. To make a tax-deductible donation to the Center, call (901) 272-7170 or visit www.churchhealthcenter.org.
The Church Health Center is asking doctors’ offices to donate one out of every three sample medications to the Center. The Center will provide containers and pick up the medicines. To sign up for the “1 in 3 for the CHC” initiative, call (901) 272-0010, Ext. 1106.
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Relax on the Mountain at St. Mary's, Sewanee Events
Centering Prayer Retreat
A three-day Centering Prayer Retreat will be held September 26-28 at St. Mary's Sewanee, hosted by the Rev. Geoffrey Butcher and the Rev. Margaret Marshall. Contemplative Outreach is a network of individuals and small faith-based communities committed to living the contemplative dimension of the Gospel in everyday life through the practice of Centering Prayer. St. Mary’s Sewanee is a regional center for this practice with introductory workshops and retreats. Three-day retreats are for anyone interested in learning more about Centering Prayer or already practicing the prayer. A modified Introductory Workshop is included in this retreat. Cost is $275. Visit www.centeringprayermidtn.com to register
For registration and information on monthly retreats sponsored by St. Mary's at St. Mary’s Sewanee Retreat Center, 770 St. Mary’s Lane, Sewanee, TN. Contact: www.stmaryssewanee.org.
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