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Weeks Ahead
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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 [Episcopal News Service]
Events
March 21, 2007...
- BENNINGTON, Vermont: Lenten Program and Supper each Wednesday
March 22, 2007...
- THOUSAND OAKS, California: New Women's Spiritual Study Group
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 25, 2007...
- FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania: African Children's Ministry
- SEATTLE, Washington: Author Nora Gallagher to speak at St. Mark's Cathedral
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
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RIPON, Wisconsin: Spiritual Day for Women
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 21, 2007...
- NEW YORK CITY: Celebration of Bach at Church of the Holy Apostles
- NEW YORK CITY: Great Music at St. Bart's continues
March 23, 2007...
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 21, 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 22, 2007...
THOUSAND OAKS, California: New Women's Spiritual Study Group
A new women's spiritual study group will meet at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Thousand Oaks, California on March 22, at 7 p.m.
"The Power of Intention" by Dr. Wayne Dyer, a predecessor book to "The Secret," will be the subject of the first meeting. The group will discuss the book's themes of co-creating one's life with God and harnessing the power of positive thinking.
Childcare and snacks will be provided free of charge. For further information, call 805-495-6441.
The Daughters of St. Brigid, a family-oriented women's ministry within the church, is sponsoring the event.
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 25, 2007...
FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania: African Children's Ministry
St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh invites all to join them on March 25 as they welcome guest speaker Grant Norris, founder of the African Children's Ministry, to speak on the topic "Creating an African Children's Ministry to Combat HIV/AIDS."
Norris will share how the Church of the Redeemer in Bryn Mawr worked to involve over 100 parishioners to create an African Children's Ministry to support the work that the Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance (GAIA) is doing in Malawi to combat the spread and devastation wrought by HIV/AIDS. St. Thomas' has also recently begun a partnership with GAIA.
For more information call 215-233-3970.
SEATTLE, Washington: Author Nora Gallagher to speak at St. Mark's Cathedral
Best-selling author Nora Gallagher will read from her latest book and preach at Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, Washington on March 25 beginning at 10:10 a.m.
Gallagher's books include "Things Seen and Unseen: A Year Lived in Faith," and "Practicing Resurrection: A Memoir of Work, Doubt, Discernment, and Moments of Grace," which was a finalist for the Beliefnet Book of the Year award.
For more information, call Eliacín Rosario-Cruz, at 206-323-0300 ext. 297 or email erosario-cruz@saintmarks.org.
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 BrandeisUniversity'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'sAbbey, Collegeville, Minnesota, will lead.
For additional information, email ccs@gts.edu or call 888-487-5649 ext. 269.
RIPON, Wisconsin: Spiritual Day for Women
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, in Ripon, Wisconsin, will hold a Spiritual Day for Women on March 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The featured speaker will be the Rev. Karen Gygax-Rodriguez, pastor of the Federated Church of Green Lake. Topics will include intentional prayer, amplifying the power of your personal prayer life and blessing others by your faithful prayers; and intentional Scripture, including incorporating Scripture on a daily basis and fixed-hour divine readings.
Lunch will be provided. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP by March 26 at 920-748-2422 or email stpetersripon@centurytel.net.
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 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.
NEW YORK CITY: Great Music at St. Bart's continues
The Great Music series at St. Bartholomew's Church offers a musical feast all year long. The following are their next installments:
* March 21 - Lenten Organ Recital: Nathan Laube, 12:30 p.m.
Jung Lin, pianist, 6:30 p.m.
* March 24 New York Choral Society, 3 p.m.
* March 27 Manhattan String Quartet: Beethoven II, 7:30 p.m.
* March 28 Lenten Organ Recital: Jeremy Bruns, 12:30 p.m.; Lecture: George Stauffer, 7:30 p.m.
* March 29 Lecture: Walter Frisch, 7:30 p.m.
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 March 31, 2007...
BROOKLYN, New York: Music at Church of the Ascension
Violinist Joel Lambdin and pianist Emi Kagawa, co-founders of the chamber music ensemble MANI, will present their second concert in the group's residency at the Church of the Ascension at 127 Kent Street on March 31, at 4 p.m.
The performance will feature Johannes Brahms' Horn Trio, with French horn player Sara Della Poste, and works for the violin and piano by Claude Debussy and Clara Schumann.
For more information about MANI or the Church of the Ascension call Joel Lambdin at 717-421-2412 or the Rev. Robert Picken at 718-389-3831.
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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