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Week of 4 November 2007

Africa
Resources
Refuge Egypt: This ministry of the Diocese of Egypt 'has more than 22,000 people registered for access to emergency care, medical care, advocacy, training and income generation opportunities'.

Australia
Resources
Tasmanian Anglican: 'This is the news website for the Anglican Church in Tasmania'.

Book Reviews
Cally Hammond reviews Mary for Time and Eternity: Essays on Mary and Ecumenism, edited by William McLoughlin and Jill Pinnock, with Mary: The Complete Resource, edited by Sarah Jane Boss. 'To anyone who is looking for a way to make sense of Mary, I can commend both these books as valuable and stimulating. The first is a collection of essays and addresses published by the Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, covering a broad range of topics, one or two of them only tangentially relevant to Mary herself. The second book approaches its stated goal (a “complete resource”) by covering early Christian material; historical development of the cult; prayer and holy sites; Anglican perspectives on devotion to Mary; literature, art, and film.'

Jenny Francis reviews Finding your Future: The Second Time Around, by Peter Shaw, with The Gospel of Falling Down: The Beauty of Failure, in an Age of Success, by Mark Townsend. These two practical books deal differently with the concept of failure. [Using his own failures and struggles, Mark Townsend] shows ' how falling short of the high standards we set ourselves as Christians can illuminate the real treasure of God’s transforming grace, if only we let it.' Peter Shaw 'aims to help readers discover what really matters to them, to encourage and challenge them by giving them tools for analysis, so that they can understand where they have come from and where they could go in future.' Both are good books.

Stephen Wright reviews History and Hermeneutics, by Murray A. Rae, with New Testament Interpretation, by Ian Boxall. 'Murray Rae is one of the Christian scholars working to join together two disciplines that have been rent asunder over the past 400 years: theology and history. He shows how this separation has emasculated both, and has impoverished scholarly engagement with scripture.' 'an Boxall’s New Testament Interpretation belongs in the useful new SCM Studyguide series. It succeeds admirably in its aim of introducing readers at first-year undergraduate level to the disciplines involved in studying the New Testament.'

Associations and Guilds
All Saints Sisters of the Poor: A traditional Anglo-Catholic community of nuns based in Catonsville, MD (USA). Ministries include a scriptorium, retreats, and care of the terminally ill.

Canada
Parishes
Prince Edward Island: Parish of New London [St Stephen, Irishtown; St Mark, Kensington; St Thomas, Spring Brook; St Elizabeth, Springfield] (Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island)

Church History
Hannah Riddell: Known in Japan as "The Mother of Lepers," by Jingo Tobimatsu (1937). Hannah Riddell (1855–1932) was an Anglican missionary whose distinguished ministry revolutionized the treatment of Hansen's Disease in Japan. This illustrated biography by a close associate provides a detailed look at her life and ministry.

England
Parishes
Chacewater and St Day with Carharrack [St Piran, Carharrack; St Paul, Chacewater; St Day, St Day] (Truro)
Little Dewchurch, St David (Hereford)

Essays
What’s Really At Stake for the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion: A new essay by the Right Reverend Pierre Whalon, Bishop in Charge of the Convocation of American Churches in Europe.

Events
USA: South Carolina, Charleston, 5-7 November 2007: Young Anglicans Project Summit
'Conversation and resources for the Anglican 0-30 ministry community'.

Japan
Kindergartens
Ikusei Kindergarten. Sakurai, Nara Prefecture. Affiliated with the Diocese of Kyoto.

Shin'ai Kindergarten. Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture. On Shikoku island, affiliated with Emmanuel Church, Tokushima.

Letters to Anglicans Online
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New Zealand
Resources
Anglican Diocese of Auckland Resource Library: 'Registered users are able to view the catalogue and order books for borrowing directly from this website.'

News Centre
Nigerian primate explains why he might not attend Lambeth. St Barnabas (Sydney) to rebuild in ultramodern style. Pittsburgh diocesan members vote to leave Episcopal Church. Former Manicaland bishop to be interim for Harare. SPCK bookshops in Britain to be renamed by new owners. ABC meets with Israel's Chief Rabbis. US bishop inhibited by his Presiding Bishop. Canadian bishops write to their flock. South Carolina bishop-re-elect receives necessary consents. All this, and more, in the News Centre.

Not in the Communion
Diocese of the Holy Trinity: 'Established in 1977, the Diocese of the Holy Trinity was the original Continuing Anglican jurisdiction in North America.'

Parish Resources
European Church Partnership: 'There are many Agreements between national Churches in Europe. These Agreements offer possibilities for Local Partnerships across Europe. Church Twinning is a first practical grass-roots step towards Partnership. Here you will find ideas and resources to help you begin or keep you going.'

Religious Orders
Sisters of the Grace of God. This Japanese Anglican women's religious order is headquartered in Wakayama Prefecture.

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USA
Parishes
Massachusetts: Quincy, St Chrysostom (Massachusetts)
New Jersey: Avon by the Sea, St John (New Jersey)
New Jersey: Bridgeton, St Andrew (New Jersey)
New Jersey: Mullica Hill, St Stephen (New Jersey)
New Jersey: Ortley Beach, St Elisabeth (New Jersey)
New Jersey: Rahway, Holy Comforter (New Jersey)
New Jersey: South Amboy, Christ Church (New Jersey)
Washington: Yakima, St Timothy (Spokane)

Schools and Education
St Stephen's Episcopal School. Wimberley, Texas. Coeducational, for students from age two through grade eight.

St Thomas Episcopal School. San Antonio, Texas.

Trinity Episcopal School. Austin, Texas. Coeducational, for students from kindergarten through grade eight.

Vacancies Centre
List a parish or diocesan opening for one month at AO — at no charge. What a bargain! The more you use our free service, the more useful it will become for all.

Seeking a position? Check our Vacancies Centre as well as scan vacancy pages on diocesan web sites throughout the communion.

World
Parishes
Brazil: Caxias do Sul, St Mary the Virgin (Southern Brazil)

Resources
India: Stewart School, Cuttack. Founded as a Baptist institution, this school is now managed by the Diocese of Cuttack in the Church of North India.

Worth Noting
In God's Name: John Micklethwait writes in The Economist (London) on the roles to be played by religion in politics during the 21st century.

Out of Fashion: Robin Courtney writes in The Living Church (Milwaukee) on Jesus' last words. 'I suspect the best course for our little institution within Christendom is to allow it to implode, which seems to be the course of the recent past and present. If we fall apart, then we can be reformed and changed. To put a theological spin on it, if we die, then we can be resurrected. Perhaps in such a setting our focus would be more upon the message of the gospel than the survival of an institution and power games among varying factions.'

The Turning of an Atheist. The British philosopher Antony Flew was one of the West’s most influential nonbelievers. Then came news — from conservative Christians — that he had recanted. But his change of heart may not be what it seems.

Week of 28 October 2007

Africa
Dioceses
South Africa: Diocese of George: http://george.anglican.org

Australia
Parishes
Australian Capital Territory: Evatt, Ginninderra, St Paul (Canberra and Goulburn)
Queensland: Parish of Kenmore-Brookfield [Holy Spirit, Kenmore; Good Shepherd, Brookfield] (Brisbane)

Book Reviews
The Beginning of Women’s Ministry: The Revival of the Deaconess in the Nineteenth-Century Church of England (Church of England Record Society), edited Henrietta Blackmore, is reviewed by Michael Wheeler. 'Henrietta Blackmore has laboured effectively among the archives of the Community of St Andrew and a variety of diocesan and local record offices, and offers edited versions of a range of documents associated with the beginnings of the movement, in which Bishops (later Archbishops) Tait and Davidson played leading supportive parts.'

Leslie Francis reviews The Hybrid Church in the City: Third Space Thinking, by Christopher Richard Baker [look inside the book], with Crying Out for a Polycentric Church: Christ Centred and Culturally Focused, by Joe Hasler.

A New Song for an Old World: Musical Thought in the Early Church, by Calvin R. Stapert, is reviewed by Sally Harper. [You can also look inside the book.]

Canada
Parishes
Saskatchewan: Moose Jaw, St Aidan (Qu'Appelle)

Church History
Mission to Kurdistan in 1842 (Published 1850-1851). This serialised account follows the progress of an early Anglican mission to Kurdish areas of what are now Turkey and Iraq.

Strengthened with Might. A Sermon Preached in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Calcutta, on the Occasion of the Consecration of the First Bishop of Dornakal, by Edward Sell (1912). This sermon was preached at the consecration of the first Indian Anglican bishop, Vedanayakam Samuel Azariah (1874-1945).

England
Parishes
East Wickham, St Michael (Southwark)
Lee, St Mildred (Southwark)

Episcopal Elections or Announcements
Complete
On October 20007 the Diocese of Maine elected the Rev'd Canon Stephen Lane as Coadjutor Bishop. More information on the bishop-search process, which resulted in election on the first ballot, is available here.

Events
Australia: New South Wales, Chatswood, 23-24 November 2007: Out of the Salt Shaker and into the World
Salt Shaker Conference with Rebecca Manley Pippert. 'This is a conference for church leaders, leadership teams and members of congregations who are keen to be equipped and used by God in sharing His story.' A leaflet about this event is available in Adobe Acrobat format here.

Japan
Resources
Brotherhood of St Andrew in Japan. National branch of this Anglican men's organization.

Olympia. Anglican social welfare organization founded in 1950; affiliated with the Diocese of Kobe.

Letters to Anglicans Online
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Music Resources
The Church Music Web Site: Supplier of CDs of Anglican organ hymn accompaniments and pieces for all church occasions, played by John Keys, Director of Music of St Mary's Church, Nottingham, England.

New Zealand
Resources
The Selwyn Foundation Group: 'The aged care arm of the Anglican Social Services for the Diocese of Auckland, providing residential care for the elderly of all religious beliefs, culture and ethnicity'.

News Centre
US Episcopal Church responds to Draft Covenant. Australians form support group for opponents of women bishops. US dioceses making progress towards a split. Retired English deans question increased power for bishops. Australian bishop tangles with Cardinal Pell. Australia to publish clergy infidelity 'shame list'. Epistle from Rowan to the Floridians. Ndungane denounces proposed covenant. More from Central Africa on rogue bishops. All this, and more, in the News Centre.

Not in the Communion
Christian Episcopal Church: 'A traditional Anglican jurisdiction, committed to Holy Scriptures, and dedicated to worshipping Jesus Christ in the traditional Anglican Way. The XnEC is comprised of parishes located in the United States (Diocese of Seattle), Canada (Diocese of Richmond), and is affiliated with parishes in the Cayman Islands.' Appears to have a connection to the Diocese of Fort Worth, in whose cathedral a recent consecration was held.

Preaching Resources
Irenik: A preaching podcast by seminarians in the Diocese of New Westminster, Canada. 'We are a group of Anglican seminary students on the road to Anglican ordination who preach weekly podcasts based on the revised common lectionary. Occasionally we have guest preachers from around the diocese. Our goal is to be voices in an age of internet, and to explore the medium of the sermon as a catalyst for theological engagement and Anglican renewal.'

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USA
Cathedrals
New Jersey: Trenton, Trinity Cathedral, Diocese of New Jersey

Parishes
Arizona: Phoenix, St Luke at the Mountain (Arizona)
Minnesota: Fergus Falls, St James (Minnesota)
New Jersey: Beach Haven, Holy Innocents (New Jersey)
New Jersey: Belford, St Clement (New Jersey)
New Jersey: Glassboro, St Thomas (New Jersey)
New Jersey: Penns Grove, Our Merciful Saviour (New Jersey)
New Jersey: Plainfield, St Mark (New Jersey)
New Jersey: Somerville, St John (New Jersey)
New Jersey: Trenton, St Michael (New Jersey)
Wisconsin: Bayfield, Christ Church (Eau Claire)

Vacancies Centre
List a parish or diocesan opening for one month at AO — at no charge. What a bargain! The more you use our free service, the more useful it will become for all.

United States: St Mark's Episcopal Church (Washington), Associate/Assistant Rector

For more information on this and other listings, see our Vacancies Centre. Also scan vacancy pages on diocesan web sites throughout the communion.

Worth Noting
Church's historic home in the City: Michael Byrne and G. R. Bush write in the Times (London) on St Mary-le-Bow in the City of London. 'A parish without residents or Sunday services provokes envy in other clergy and puzzlement in lay people. Why should such a parish survive?'

People and Places - Voices of the CofE: 'A joint Church of England and Premier Christian Radio production, People and Places provides an opportunity to meet some of the people who make the Church of England what it is today.' Individual stories can be downloaded as podcasts.

A Small-town Episcopal Church Carries On, Unruffled: Peter Steinfels writes in the New York Times on Christ Church, Deposit, New York. 'Is this small-town congregation affected by the conflicts roiling worldwide Anglicanism and the Episcopal Church in the United States over the 2003 consecration in New Hampshire of a gay bishop living with his male partner and the issue of same-sex unions?'