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Week of 21 July 2002

Australia
Australia: Melbourne (Reservoir), St Mark (Melbourne)

England
London, Kentish Town, Saint Silas the Martyr (London)

Events
USA: New York City, 11 September 2002
'Lux Aeterna' A Memorial Concert, featuring John Rutter's Requiem conducted by the composer at St Michael's Church, New York, 8pm.
With the Clare College Chapel Choir, Cambridge and St. Michael's Choir, New York. Directed by Timothy Brown, John Rutter and Nicholas White. Also featured:  Simon Cosgrove on saxophone, Barbara Bruns and Nicholas Rimmer on organ. Programme also to include works by James Whitbourn, Nicholas White, Joe Duddell, Tarik O'Regan and Herbert Howells. Reception afterwards will feature the works of photographer Nicole Martin. Admission: $25 ($15 students and seniors). Tickets available at the door. Early arrival is recommended. For more information call +1 212 222-2700, ext. 24. Church web site: www.saintmichaelschurch.org

Wales: Hawarden, 25-27 October 2002
Where do I belong in my church? A weekend retreat at St Deiniol's Residential Library, Hawarden
Many of us often feel uncomfortable in our church, or perhaps have even drifted away completely. Perhaps we have doubts about some conventional beliefs, or perhaps we wonder whether the church shares our sense of what questions and concerns are important in today's world. Yet we want to participate in a supportive community of people who explore values and questions about life in a serious way, and want to do something about them, and with whom we can celebrate the great transitions of life. Can we be honest about our beliefs and questions, and still belong to a community of faith? The Center for Progressive Christianity was founded in 1994 to explore new ways of presenting the Christian message to those for whom organized religion has proved to be ineffectual, irrelevant or repressive. TCPC supports congregations and individuals who embrace the search for meaning in their lives and for justice in the world. For more information see www.tcpc.org/news/index.html or contact Patti Whaley by 'phone +44 (0)207 359 4869 or email pattiwhaley@compuserve.com.

Episcopal Elections or Appointments
Church of England: Diocese in Europe
The Reverend David Hamid is the new suffragan bishop of the Diocese in Europe. Details here.

News Centre
The entire Anglican world waits for an official announcement from the British government. While waiting, there is some news. We report on the Church of England synod. Christopher Howse reflects on English translations of the Bible. Sydney's archbishop offers a crozier to splinter parishes in Vancouver. Kenyans adjust to a cremation. Ndungane calls for resignation of Tshabalala-Msimang. All this, and slightly more, in the News Centre.

USA
Connecticut: Trumbull, Christ Church Tashua (Connecticut)
Florida: Panama City, St Andrew (Central Gulf Coast)

Vacancies Centre
Have a post to fill in your parish? A vacancy on your diocesan staff? Advertise beyond your own national church. List your opening for one full month at AO for only US $80 (your currency here). Looking for a position? Check out vacancies on diocesan web sites throughout the communion. Visit the Vacancies Centre for more.

World
South America
Brazil: São Paulo, Catedral Anglicana de São Paulo

Worth Noting
Anglican Identity: Mediocrity or the Middle Way? Margaret Coffey interviews Rowan Williams for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

At the crossroads: In a poor but culturally diverse parish, Chris Arnot meets an unusual Anglican vicar (The Guardian)

High pressure, long hours and low pay—the life of a vicar is no longer a tea party: The Telegraph's Cassandra Jardine finds out what it takes to be a vicar in the 21st century.

An interview with Rowan Williams: David Cunningham interviews Rowan Williams for The Christian Century.

Radio's Thought for the Day 'too bland': The BBC's daily pulpit to the nation—the two-minute Thought for the Day slot in Radio Four's Today programme—is to receive a shake-up following criticisms of its blandness and the trite contributions of some speakers. (The Guardian)

Youth
Episcopalian on Fire—An Anglican/Episcopalian youth resource site: A wonderful resource for Anglican youth. The 19-year-old webmaster says: 'It contains info about the Scriptures, Sacraments, Anglican Heritage, etc. It also discusses "issues-at-large". Each page has a "suggested external link" on the bottom, and selected bibliographies will be placed on the site soon. The site is all finished, except for the "issues-at-large" section, which will be finished very soon. (I mean, possibly tomorrow.)' If we had any money, we'd hire this man as an Anglicans Online staff writer.

Week of 14 July 2002

Australia
New South Wales; Sydney, Cremorne, St Peter (Sydney)

Resources
Dioceses in the Province of New South Wales: 'This site, part of the Anglican Media Website, provides a gateway to Diocesan news sites for the Province of New South Wales. News from Provincial Synod will be posted here'.

Canada
British Columbia: Saanichton, St Stephen (British Columbia)

England
London, Kingston Hill, St Paul (Southwark)

Educational resources
University College Chichester, Theology Department (Bishop Otter College for Theology and Ministry): 'Offers BA, MA, and Research degrees in Christian Theology. Also offers a wide variety of courses, including biblical and theological studies, resourcing multi-media worship, theology and culture, youth culture, and training for youth workers'.

Resources
GATS—Gift Aid Tax Software: Software for churches and charities to recover tax under Gift Aid with the minimum of work. (Please note: This is not free software.)

Episcopal Elections or Appointments
Church of England
The Diocese of Bradford has announced the selection of the Right Reverend David James, Suffragan Bishop of Pontefract as the next Bishop of Bradford. Details here on the Bradford web site.

Europe
France: Nice, Holy Trinity (Europe)

New Zealand
Dunedin, St Matthew (Dunedin)

News Centre
England survives a synod. Discussion of Pax Christi. 26 bishops sign an angry petition (we are quite certain you are going to be wrong if you try to guess what petition they have signed). Much wringing of hands over predicted 'gay clergy row'. Great wringing of hands in Kenya because a retired bishop cremated his deceased wife instead of following tradition and the Bible and burying her. All this, and hardly a whit more, in the News Centre.

Preaching Resources
Lectionary Central: Anglican sermon resources for the traditional lectionary. Includes sermons, patristic commentary, music, poetry, anecdotes, humour, images, and more. 

Religious Orders
Community of the Holy Name: 'This community was founded in 1865 in response to the need for evangelism and care in London - especially the parish of St Peter's Vauxhall. Twenty years later the need for more space and silence so that the sisters prayer life could grow encouraged the community to move the Convent to Malvern. The sisters continued to work in parishes from both the Convent and branch houses, while some sisters were engaged in social work. This combination of a life of prayer and worship with ministry to those in need is still the hallmark of the Community. Today Sisters are engaged in evangelistic and pastoral work in a variety of settings.'

Society of St John the Evangelist (UK): An Anglican order of monks founded in 1866 at Cowley in Oxford.

USA
Cathedrals
Oregon: Portland, Trinity Cathedral (Diocese of Oregon)

Parishes
Michigan: Beulah, St Philip (Western Michigan)
Missouri: St Louis, Church of the Good Shepherd (Missouri)
North Carolina: Concord, All Saints (North Carolina)
Oregon: Lake Oswego, Christ Church (Oregon)
Pennsylvania: Rosemont, Church of the Good Shepherd (Pennsylvania)
Texas: Frisco, St Philip (Dallas)

Vacancies Centre
Have a post to fill in your parish? A vacancy on your diocesan staff? Advertise beyond your own national church. List your opening for one full month at AO for only US $80 (your currency here). Looking for a position? Check out vacancies on diocesan web sites throughout the communion. Visit the Vacancies Centre for more.

Worth Noting
High pressure, long hours and low pay—the life of a vicar is no longer a tea party: The Telegraph's Cassandra Jardine finds out what it takes to be a vicar in the 21st century.

Youth
Episcopalian on Fire—An Anglican/Episcopalian youth resource site: A wonderful resource for Anglican youth. The 19-year-old webmaster says: 'It contains info about the Scriptures, Sacraments, Anglican Heritage, etc. It also discusses "issues-at-large". Each page has a "suggested external link" on the bottom, and selected bibliographies will be placed on the site soon. The site is all finished, except for the "issues-at-large" section, which will be finished very soon. (I mean, possibly tomorrow.)' If we had any money, we'd hire this man as an Anglicans Online staff writer.