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Week of 17 February 2013

Lenten Resources

Carrie Swanlund and the Allegri Miserere. This is the first in a six-part series of brief meditations on Lent from the Church of St Martin in the Fields, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA.

The Stations of the Cross: A Meditation on the Heart of the Father, by the Revd Jeff Krantz.

Africa
Parishes
Nigeria: Omoku, New Covenant Anglican Church (Ahoada)

Australia
Cathedrals
Western Australia: Geraldton, Geraldton Anglican Cathedral, Diocese of North West Australia

Parishes
New South Wales: Maroubra, St John (Sydney)

Canada
Parishes
Newfoundland: Channel Port aux Basques, St James the Apostle (Western Newfoundland)
Ontario: Alliston, St Andrew (Toronto)

Book Reviews
Bishop Pierre Whalon reviews The Lion's World, by Baron Williams of Oystermouth.

England
Resources
Diocese of Ely Cursillo

Episcopal Elections
Ongoing
The Diocese of Western Michigan is searching for its ninth bishop. Read all about it here.

Events
England: Leicester, 14 April 2013: Company of Servers AGM
'The Company of Servers was formed in the spring of 2009 for all who are servers in the Anglican Communion. Membership is open to all ages, from the youngest, newest server, to those who have dedicated many years service. Members are known as Companions and become part of a national and international community of friendship, teaching, learning and support.'

Letters to Anglicans Online
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News Centre
Medieval secrets revealed in Norwich. Scottish bishop preaches unity in South Carolina. Threatened hedgehogs could be at home in a churchyard. Remarkable Viking finds below York Minster. All this, and more, in the News Centre.

Not in the Communion
Provincia Anglicana del Norte de Suramérica (Pronosur): Churches in Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador. [Music attack]

Orders and Associations
Company of Servers. 'formed in the spring of 2009 for all who are servers in the Anglican Communion. Membership is open to all ages, from the youngest, newest server, to those who have dedicated many years service. Members are known as Companions and become part of a national and international community of friendship, teaching, learning and support.'

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Thanks
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USA
Parishes
Maryland: Tunis Mills, All Faith Chapel (Easton)

Resources
Episcopal Cursillo Los Angeles

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

World
Parishes
Abu Dhabi: Al Ain, St Andrew (Cyprus and the Gulf)

Worth Noting

Ten best practises for church websites. AO Editor Richard Mammana writes for The Living Church (Milwaukee) on practises dreadful and good.

The message of canceled church services. The Revd Scott Gunn, director of Forward Movement, writes on snow and public liturgy.

A new video series of global faith leaders offering their expertise on theological, practical and spiritual topics: The 'Logos Project', just initiated by the Diocese of Texas, takes a tip from TED's 'ideas worth spreading'.

Visions, madness and a glimpse of the divine. The Revd Peter Thompson, Junior Vice President of the Armagh Clerical Union, writes on the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.

Western feng shui: If you doubt that a building can affect your spirit, try going to church: In The Spectator (UK), Clarissa Tan considers the power of naves, transepts, and buttresses.


Week of 10 February 2013

Lenten Resources

Episcopal Relief and Development 2013 Lenten Resources.

Feeding and Fasting: Reflections for the Lenten Season. From CREDO.

Growing in Christ: Bearing Fruit by Our Life together. A diocesan Lent course for 2013 from the Diocese of Wakefield.

Kaam thiin ciek yic - Moments: The 2013 Wau Diocese Lent Study Course. 'Written by staff of Wau Diocese in the Episcopal Church of Sudan, this is a simple Lent course designed for use by anyone anywhere.'

Lent Appeal 2013. From the Diocese of London.

Lent Madness. 'Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Revd Tim Schenck. In seeking a fun, engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church's Calendar of Saints, Tim came up with this unique Lenten devotion. Combining his love of sports with his passion for the lives of the saints, Lent Madness was born on his blog "Clergy Family Confidential."'

Lenten Calendar 2013. From St Philip's Church, O'Connor, in the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn.

Lenten Reflections on Food. From the Anglican Church of Canada's Primate's World Relief and Development Fund.

Mission Project 2013. In Lent 2013, 'We will work hand-in-hand, in partnership, with The Mama Ada Foundation to transforms lives within the faith communities of Kenya and the Episcopal Church in Minnesota. We will help release the Rift Valley Province of Kenya from the bonds of poverty by enabling children's futures with tuition scholarships and alleviating families’ hunger with seeds.'

Montreal Marks of Mission. 'This bible study was initially conceived so that parishes could work and pray together over our biblical text during the season of Lent, developing seeds of growth for themselves and for their parishes.'

Praying Our Lives: Daily videos for Lent 2013. From the Society of St John the Evangelist, Cambridge USA.

'This is our story: Journeys of faith'. Lent course for 2013 from Churches together in Britain and Ireland.

Transforming Lives. Lenten resources for 2013 from the Anglican Board of Mission (Australia).

Africa
Dioceses
Botswana: http://botswana.anglican.org - Diocese of Botswana

Malawi: http://northernmalawi.anglican.org - Diocese of Northern Malawi

Nigeria: http://ijesanortheast.anglican.org - Diocese of Ijesa North East
Nigeria: http://kafanchan.anglican.org - Diocese of Kafanchan

Tanzania: http://centraltanganyika.anglican.org - Diocese of Central Tanganyika
Tanzania: http://dar-es-salaam.anglican.org - Diocese of Dar es Salaam

Uganda: http://namirembe.anglican.org - Diocese of Namirembe

Church History
Charles Simeon. 'an introduction to the life and legacy of the Rev. Charles Simeon (1759-1836). Simeon is best known for serving Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge, and Cambridge University for 54 years; practicing and popularizing biblical, expository preaching; pioneering on-campus discipleship among university students; developing new, church-based ministries for youth and adults; starting or helping to start at least four missions organizations; introducing the evangelical revival in Britain to the Church of England; enduring intense opposition during his early years of ministry; dying as a beloved community member and revered church leader.' From Taylor University, Indianapolis.

Episcopal Elections
Ongoing
The Diocese of Southwestern Virginia will hold a special council to elect a bishop on 9 March 2013. See the Bishop Search and Transition site for more information.

Events
Australia: Canberra and Goulburn, 2013: Anglican 150: A Season of Celebration
'a season of celebration for the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn's 150th birthday'.

New Zealand, 2014: Gospel Bicentenary
'the official website for the 2014 bicentenary of gospel beginnings in Aotearoa New Zealand. Planning is underway for events that will commemorate and celebrate the partnership of Ruatara and [Samuel] Marsden in the first recorded proclamation of the Christian Gospel at Oihi on Christmas Day in 1814. This website will continue to develop over the period leading up to the bicentenary day itself, providing information on events around the country and recounting the history of 1814 and beyond.'

Letters to Anglicans Online
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News Centre
New bishop consecrated in Bathurst. Budget woes for Cardboard Cathedral. Justin Welby becomes ABC. New bishop elected in Kilmore, Elphin, Ardagh. Onward Christian Soldiers manuscript for sale. All this, and more, in the News Centre.

Not in the Communion
Iglesia Anglicana Carismática Pronosur: Headquartered in Venezuela, affiliated with FiFNA and Forward in Faith International.

South Africa
Parishes
Durban, St James (Natal)

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USA
Schools and Education
Pennsylvania: Paoli. Church of the Good Samaritan Episcopal Day School, founded 1955.

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

Australia: Parish of Ballina (Grafton) Associate Priest

Australia: (Grafton) Correctional Centre Chaplain

Australia: Parish of Maclean (Grafton) Rector

World
Philippines: http://southernphilippines.anglican.org - Diocese of Central Philippines

Worth Noting
Goodbye: Giles Fraser writes his last column for the Church Times (London). 'I have written this column for nine years. It is time for me to hang up my hat. It has been a huge privilege to write in these pages, and I want publicly to thank the work of the editorial team, who have been so supportive of my column. [...] Sometimes you have to let the anger drop, if only for your own sanity. It's time for fresh fields and pastures new.'

Super Bowl in Anglican Chant: From Old St Paul's, Baltimore.

 
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