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Weeks Ahead
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
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 [Episcopal News Service]
Events
March 14, 2007...
- BENNINGTON, Vermont: Lenten Program and Supper each Wednesday
March 16, 2007...
- WINNETKA, Illinois: Elaine Pagels to speak at Church of the Holy Comforter
- WEST PARK, New York: Holy Cross Monastery to host Peace Vigil for Iraq
- WASHINGTON, D.C.: Christian Peace Witness for Iraq
- CAREFREE, Arizona: Washington National Cathedral Program in AZ to Address Hope and Action on Global Warming
March 17, 2007...
- NEW YORK CITY: Spa for the soul
March 18, 2007...
- WASHINGTON, D.C.: Cathedral State Day honors Arkansas
- BENNINGTON, Vermont: Mothering Sunday to be recognized at St. Peter's Church
- FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania: Rev. Greg Wilson to preach at St. Thomas
March 20, 2007...
- NEW YORK CITY: Confiteor: A Lenten Reflection
March 23, 2007...
AUSTIN, Texas: Visitors weekend at Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest
PARK RIDGE, Illinois: St. Mary's to host screening of documentary on forgiveness
March 27, 2007...
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts: First Joanna Dewey Scholars Lecture at EDS
March 28, 2007...
March 30, 2007...
- NEW YORK CITY: A Lenten Retreat with James Alison
- AUGUSTA, Georgia: Preparing for Holy Week
March 31, 2007...
- NEW YORK CITY: Finding a Daily Oasis
April 7, 2007...
- BENNINGTON, Vermont: Holy Baptism to be celebrated at St. Peter's Church
April 11, 2007
- BERKELEY, California: CDSP set for spring conference for prospective seminary students
April 13, 2007
- ST. LOUIS, Missouri: Third annual AFRECS conference
April 20, 2007
- SMYRNA, Delaware: Diocese of Delaware to meet in convention
April 21, 2007
- KNOXVILLE, Tennessee: Diocese of East Tennessee to hold diocesan ministry conference
Music
March 16, 2007...
- BEVERLY HILLS, California: Air Force Academy Band Stellar Brass
March 21, 2007...
- NEW YORK CITY: Celebration of Bach at Church of the Holy Apostles
March 23, 2007...
NEW YORK CITY: Music series continues at Holy Trinity
March 31, 2007...
April 1, 2007... HOLY WEEK / PALM SUNDAY
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: Bach's St. John Passion at Washington National Cathedral
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BEVERLY HILLS, California: Meditation on the Passion of Christ, with Carols
EVENTS
Coming March 14, 2007...
BENNINGTON, Vermont: Lenten Program and Supper each Wednesday
The community is invited to a program and simple supper each Wednesday during Lent, (February 28–April 4,) from 6-8:15 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 200 Pleasant St., Bennington, Vermont.
Leading the program will be the Rev. Kenneth Poppe, dean of St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in Burlington, Vermont, who will focus on ways to deepen one's prayer life and fellowship with parishioners. There is no charge for the program or the supper. St. Peter's facilities are wheelchair accessible.
For more information call 802-442-2911.
Coming March 16, 2007...
WINNETKA, Illinois: Elaine Pagels to speak at Church of the Holy Comforter
The Adult Enrichment Committee of Winnetka Congregational Church and the Parish Life Committee at the Church of the Holy Comforter in Kenilworth invite all to hear Dr. Elaine Pagels, noted author and religious scholar, speak at both churches March 16-17.
Pagels, currently the Harrington Spear Paine Professor of Religion at Princeton University, is the author of numerous books, including The Gnostic Gospels (1979), Adam, Eve and the Serpent (1988), The Origin of Satan (1995) and Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas (2003). Her latest book, Reading Judas: The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity, co-authored with Dr. Karen King, is due this spring and will illustrate how the recently discovered Gospel of Judas provides a window into understanding how Jesus' followers understood his death and why Judas betrayed Jesus.
Due to limited seating, registration is required. Contact 847-251-6120 or email smstanfa@holycomforter.org.
WEST PARK, New York: Holy Cross Monastery to host Peace Vigil for Iraq
Holy Cross Monastery, located in West Park, New York, will be offering a Prayer Vigil for Peace in conjunction with the Christian Peace Witness for Iraq on March 16. On the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the war in Iraq, Christians of all denominations and from all over the nation are joining together to pray for an end to the bloodshed.
Brother Bede Thomas Mudge, OHC, Prior of Holy Cross Monastery, said that "it was essential that Christians of all denominations gather together to pray to God our earnest desire for peace, our concern for all those affected by the war, and our hope that Iraq can be rebuilt and restored."
The vigil schedule is as follows:
- 7 a.m.–7 p.m.: Silent Vigil of Prayer for Peace. Participants are invited to join in prayer in the Church of St. Augustine at Holy Cross Monastery.
- Join any of the Offices or the Eucharist:
- 7a.m. Matins
- 8:30 a.m. Eucharist
- 12 p.m. Diurnum
- 5 p.m. Vespers
(The silent vigil will resume after each of the Offices.)
- Bell Tolling on the hour in memory of all who have lost their lives in the war
- 7:30 p.m.: Peace Liturgy. The monastic community and ministers of area churches and religious orders will lead the Peace Liturgy. All are invited to join with us as we pray for peace in Iraq.
For more information please visit: http://www.holycrossmonastery.com or email James Michael Dowd at james@hcmnet.org or 845-384-6660 ext. 3028.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Christian Peace Witness for Iraq
On March 16, at 7 p.m., the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the war in Iraq, Christian Peace Witness for Iraq will gather at the Washington National Cathedral to share an ecumenical worship service of repentance and hope. A candlelight procession to the White House and a late night peace vigil will follow. There will be opportunities of civil disobedience for those who choose to risk arrest. On March 17, Episcopalians will gather for brunch at St. Alban's Church, and plan for the future.
For additional information visit: http://www.epfnational.org/publish/cat_index_78.shtml or email beardmcd@aol.com.
Coming March 17, 2007...
NEW YORK CITY: Spa for the soul
Trinity Church Wall Street, in New York City, invites all to experience Celtic Spirituality with the Rev. Cynthia Hizer, March 17, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Come explore how the movement of the seasons is reflected in our breathing, our being and our relationship with God. Cost is $10 which includes lunch.
For more information and registration email Ali Lutz at alutz@trinitywallstreet.org or call 212-602-0807.
Coming March 18, 2007…
BENNINGTON, Vermont: Mothering Sunday to be recognized at St. Peter’s Church
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, in Bennington, Vermont, will recognize Mothering Sunday on the fourth Sunday of Lent, March 18, at services at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.
Mothering Sunday is the day chosen by the church to give thanks for the Church as Mother, for the Virgin Mary as the Mother of God, and for our own mothers and grandmothers and mother representatives.
All are welcome to worship and recognize the traditions of Mothering Sunday. For more information call the church office at 802-442-2911.
FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania: Rev. Greg Wilson preaches at St. Thomas'
St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh invites all to join on March 18 in welcoming guest preacher and speaker, the Rev. Greg Wilson, chaplain for the Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry at Temple University.
Wilson will preach at the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services as well as speak at the Rector’s Forum at 9 a.m. on the topic “Where Have All the Young People Gone?: Investing in the Church’s Future.” Wilson will help examine the vital role of reaching students on American college campuses.
St. Thomas’ Church, Whitemarsh is located at Bethlehem Pike and Camp Hill Road. More information visit http://www.stthomaswhitemarsh.org/ or call 215-233-3970.
Coming March 18, 2007...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Cathedral State Day honors Arkansas
The state of Arkansas will be honored March 18, at the 11 a.m. service at Washington National Cathedral. As part of its national ministry, Washington National Cathedral has for many years individually honored each state in the union.
During worship services, the government and people of that state are prayed for. Call 800-622-6304 for further information.
Coming March 23, 2007...
AUSTIN, Texas: Visitors weekend at Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest
Visitors Weekend at the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas, takes place March 23-25 providing seekers, who are striving to be faithful to Christ, with the opportunity to explore a renewed vision of what it means to live out the Gospel in our changing world.
Throughout the weekend, attendees will get a feel for the seminary campus and its community.
There will be small group activities that allow for discussion of formation and vocational discernment, community life, finances, housing and academics. Students will be available to discuss why they chose the Seminary of the Southwest and the impact of that choice.
For more information and registration, visit: http://www.etss.edu/VisWeekend07.shtml
Deadline for the spring weekend is March 9. The next visitor's weekend is October 26-28.
Coming March 27, 2007...
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts: First Joanna Dewey Scholars Lecture at EDS
The inaugural Joanna Dewey Scholars Lecture, created as a tribute to Dr. Joanna Dewey, Harvey Guthrie, Jr. professor Emerita and former academic dean at Episcopal Divinity School (EDS,) will be held March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cambridge, Massachusetts, seminary.
Dr. Bernadette Brooten, director of Brandeis University's Feminist Sexual Ethics Project and professor of Christian and Women's Studies, will be the keynote speaker. The theme of her message, "Beyond Slavery: Overcoming its Sexual Legacy," will address the
The lecture is free but pre-registration is requested. To register visit: http://www.eds.edu/. For more information, email Penny Kohn at pkohn@eds.edu or call 617-682-1525.
Coming March 30, 2007...
NEW YORK CITY: A Lenten Retreat with James Alison
Trinity Institute and the Trinity Church Discovery Program are set to present a theological retreat March 30–April 1, exploring the concepts of Christian vulnerability with Catholic priest and author James Alison. "The Forgiving Victim: An Induction into Christian Vulnerability" will explore further the theme of Trinity Institute's 37th National Theological Conference, "God's Unfinished Future," held in January, by encouraging personal and community transformation through faith, hope and imagination.
Hosted by Trinity Church, Wall Street, the retreat will open with a free, public lecture on March 30 (reservations are required), followed by a two-day, non-residential retreat March 31-April 1.
The cost of the retreat is $150 per person and includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments. For information and to register: call 800-457-0224 or email retreat@trinitywallstreet.org.
Coming March 31, 2007…
NEW YORK CITY: Finding a Daily Oasis
The General Theological Seminary will offer "Finding a Daily Oasis -- The Art of Contemplative Prayer for People with Busy Lives" on March 31 to explore the necessity of intentional daily experience of God to give spiritual discernment, vision, and energy in daily lives.
This class ($450 to audit or $700 for 1 graduate-level credit) will emphasize the practice of contemplative prayer in class and at home, as well in the parish setting.
The Rev. Dr. David Keller, founder of the Contemplative Ministry Project and former Steward of the Episcopal House of Prayer at St. John's Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota, will lead.
For additional information, email ccs@gts.edu or call 888-487-5649 ext. 269.
Coming April 7, 2007…
BENNINGTON, Vermont: Holy Baptism to be celebrated at St. Peter’s Church
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, in Bennington, Vermont, will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on four Holy Days as specified in the Book of Common Prayer. These are: Easter Vigil, Pentecost, All Saint's Day and the Baptism of Our Lord.
Since the Easter Vigil is celebrated this year on April 7, it is suggested that parents contact the Rev. Anita Schell-Lambert, rector of St. Peter’s Church, at 802-442-2911, to discuss Baptism for themselves or their children.
Coming April 11, 2007…
BERKELEY, California: CDSP set for spring conference for prospective seminary students
Church Divinity School of the Pacific, in Berkeley, California, will hold its spring conference April 11-14, for prospective seminary students.
This is an opportunity to preview campus life at a leading Episcopal seminary, meet distinguished faculty members, talk with students, participate in worship services on campus, learn about the opportunities for ordained and lay persons in the Episcopal Church today, obtain detailed information about housing, financial aid, field education, community life, and more.
For more information and registration contact Kathleen Crisp, director of admissions and recruitment at 510-204-0715, or visit http://www.cdsp.edu. Lodging and meals will be provided at no cost to registered attendees. Space is limited.
Coming April 13, 2007…
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI: Third annual AFRECS conference
The American Friends of the Episcopal Church of Sudan (AFRECS) will hold their third annual conference April 13-15, in St. Louis, Missouri. Christ Church Cathedral will host this national event and hold a viewing on April 14 of the documentary “God Grew Tired of Us.” For more information visit: http://www.afrecs.org/ or call 314-231-1220.
Coming April 20, 2007…
SMYRNA, Delaware: Diocese of Delaware to meet in convention
The Diocese of Delaware will meet in convention April 20-21 at St. Peter’s in Smyrna, Delaware.
Coming April 21, 2007…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee: Diocese of East Tennessee to hold diocesan ministry conference
“Living Into Our Baptism” is the theme of East Tennessee’s diocesan ministry conference featuring theologians John and Caroline Westerhoff on April 21, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at St. John Cathedral, in Knoxville, Tennessee. For more information, email rgovan@etdiocese.net.
MUSIC
Coming March 18, 2007…
SEATTLE, Washington: Saint Mark's to host musical performance by Yuval Ron and his Middle Eastern Ensemble
Yuval Ron, world music artist and composer of the 2006 Oscar winning musical film “West Bank Story,” brings his Ensemble to perform The Mystical Music of the Middle East at Saint Mark’s Cathedral on March 18, at 4 p.m.
The concert will feature Jewish, Sufi and Christian Armenian musical traditions from Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Yemen, Armenia and Andalusia.
Their work has been presented by PBS, NPR, the World Festival of Sacred Music in Los Angeles and the International Peace Festival in South Korea, among many other venues. The Ensemble has held residencies at Brandeis and Johns Hopkins Universities.
Tickets: $20 - $250 are available here.
Coming March 21, 2007…
NEW YORK CITY: Celebration of Bach at Church of the Holy Apostles
David Hurd will direct the Choir of Holy Apostles in a musical celebration of the 322nd birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach on March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Apostles. Included will be three of Bach's Motets and duets and arias from several of his Cantatas. Instrumentalists will perform with the professional Choir on the organ of the Church of the Holy Apostles, oboe, recorder, and cello.
Tickets are $10 and $20. For more information visit the church’s website.
Coming March 23, 2007...
ATLANTA, Georgia: John Michael Talbot Concert
The Atlanta Episcopal Cursillo Community will host an evening with John Michael Talbot, a prolific Catholic singer/songwriter known throughout the world for his spiritually meditative compositions, on March 23, at 7 p.m.
The concert will be held at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased online.
NEW YORK CITY: Music series continues at Holy Trinity
The 2006-2007 concert schedule at Holy Trinity in New York City continues during the month of March with the following events:
For more information visit here or call 212-289-4100 ext. 210.
Coming April 1, 2007… HOLY WEEK / PALM SUNDAY
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Bach’s St. John Passion at Washington National Cathedral
Intense, stirring emotion is invoked when world-class singers and musicians perform J.S. Bach's St. John Passion during a single rendition on Palm Sunday, April 1, at 4 p.m., at the Washington National Cathedral.
Performed amidst the Cathedral's magnificent iconography, St. John Passion comes alive as the Cathedral Combined Choirs are accompanied by the Baroque Orchestra featuring period instruments. Internationally acclaimed soloists specializing in early music performance include soprano Elizabeth Weigle, countertenor Roger Isaacs, tenor Aaron Sheehan, and bass William Sharp. Robert Petillo is the evangelist while James Shaffran plays Christus.
Audience members will experience the tragedy of this story through the text, music and grand space. The Passion will be performed in German.
Tickets prices range from $10.-$65; $8-$52 for students/seniors (65 & up); tickets may be purchased online here or call 877-537-2228.
BEVERLY HILLS, California: Meditation on the Passion of Christ, with Carols
All Saints’ Parish, in Beverly Hills, California, will feature traditional spirituals, carols and music by Britten and Lotti on April 1. For more information call 310-275-2910. |
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