Trinity celebrates 150th anniversary Dec 3, 2008
NILES - Trinity Episcopal Church, Nine South Fourth St., Niles is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the current structure of the church ... Trinity Episcopal Church is the oldest existing church structure in Niles, located in the oldest Episcopal parish in the Diocese of Western Michigan ... The first Episcopal service in Niles was conducted by Bishop Philander Chase in 1832. (Niles Star, MI)
Tuesday's Scores Dec 3, 2008
Baton Rouge Episcopal 56, Family Chrisitan Academy 50. Bell City 75, Vinton 54. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Holiday happenings abound around Logan County Dec 3, 2008
The Dec. 7 service is at The Methodist Temple, Dec. 14 is at First Christian Church, and Dec. 21 is at Trinity Episcopal Church. There are many other holiday events scheduled throughout the county and the region. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Candlelight Vigil Honors Fallen Officers Dec 3, 2008
Christ Episcopal Church on East Avenue played host to the candlelight memories vigil. Among the officers recognized this year included Officer Ricky Bryant, a Rochester native killed in Atlanta earlier this year. (R News)
Marie Frances Miller Dec 3, 2008
A memorial service and interment at St. Paul s Episcopal Church will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paul s memory may be made to either Greyhounds As Companions Inc., 1770 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 or the Columbia-Greene Humane Society, 125 Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY 12534. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Tree Lighting Off to Rough Start Dec 3, 2008
The Golf Capital Chorus, the Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church choir and the Emmanuel Episcopal Church choir will provide entertainment. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and looks to be the town's largest ever. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Kwanzaa organizers look to expand celebration Dec 3, 2008
St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, 236 E. 11th St., will hold its annual Kwanzaa program on Dec. 26. Denise Horton, coordinator of the church's cultural-activities committee, said her congregation was the first in Erie to celebrate the holiday, back in the early 1990s. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Activists Hope To Raise HIV, AIDS Awareness Dec 2, 2008
The Epiphany Lutheran and Episcopal Church hosted the "Lights of Hope" ceremony Monday night to commemorate lives lost in the battle against the disease in Monterey County. Mark Arellano said he's fighting to stay alive after battling HIV for 20 years. (KSBW 8, CA)
Juneau residents sign their support for McPhetres Hall Dec 2, 2008
Church-goers and the Juneau community at-large turned out for an event that encouraged all-comers to sign, draw and share messages on an exterior wall of the new McPhetres Hall, a community space that's being rebuilt along with the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at Fourth and Gold streets downtown. The messages were posted on plywood and will remain there indefinitely after redwood siding is mounted over it as construction continues on the structure. (Juneau Empire)
ONLINEXTRA:CHRISTMAS EVENTS Dec 2, 2008
THS MADRIGALS' SINGE FEASTE: 7 p.m. Dec. 1-3, All Saints Episcopal Church, Tupelo. Songs, skits and holiday meal. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Myanmar refugees reinvigorate Tenn. church Dec 2, 2008
In the rows of spinach and collard greens behind All Saints Episcopal Church, a quiet resurrection is underway ... It had been limping along since a 2006 church split, when the rector and most of the congregation left to join the Convocation of Anglicans in North America, one of several conservative rivals to the Episcopal Church ... Members of the Anglican Church in their home country, the refugees were naturally drawn to the congregation after arriving in the United States since the Episcopal... (USA Today -- News)
Questions linger at GLBT shelter Dec 2, 2008
Tuesday December 02, 2008. Alessandra-Michelle Carver, a transgendered Carmen’s Place resident, talks to the Queens Chronicle last July at Carmen’s Place in Astoria. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Volunteers needed for Eagles Thanksgiving Dec 2, 2008
The Blue Bonnet Youth Ranch Annual Christmas Party will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13 at Grace Episcopal Church. Anyone wishing to donate a gift should bring it to the church pr Coldwell Banker Russell Cain s office, 2025 North Highway 35. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Clemson commits Dec 2, 2008
Christ Church Episcopal High (SC). OT #13. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
George B. Stevens, Sr. Dec 2, 2008
Visitation was held at the Bannan Funeral Home on Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. with a VFW Post #2496 service at 7 p.m., and will continue today (Saturday) at Trinity Episcopal Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 with Rev. Bruce Michaud officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan, Alzheimer's Association, or Capital Campaign of Trinity Episcopal Church. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Geneva Maxine Helmers Dec 2, 2008
Private services were held at St. David s Episcopal Church in Wasilla ... She was also an avid bridge player and active in Holy Trinity Church in Juneau, and a founding member of St. David s Episcopal Church in Wasilla ... In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. David s Episcopal Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 870995, Wasilla, AK 99654 or Alzheimer s Association, P.O. Box 4406, Palmer, AK 99645. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Holiday festivities come to town Dec 2, 2008
A number of similar seasonal events have already taken place, including a holly fair sponsored by the St. Margaret Mary Ladies Guild of St. Margaret Mary Church, the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church's Annual Christmas Fair, and Shelton Congregational Church's Fair and Festival of Trees. The Shelton Senior Center Christmas Fair, in conjunction with Valley Interfaith Caregivers Festival of Trees, had a successful run last Saturday. (Valley News, CT)
Singing on science Dec 1, 2008
Sunday night's sleet and freezing rain, though cold, could not dampen the spirits of those gathered at SS. Peter and John Episcopal Church for the Syracuse University Brass Ensemble holiday concert. Jill Connor / The CitizenLaura Enslin, a Syracuse University faculty member and the soprano soloist for the second public performance of the newly written In Praise of Science by Robert Ward, is joined by the Syracuse University Brass Ensemble for a holiday concert at SS. Peter and John Episcopal... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Thousands at rededication of St. John's Dec 1, 2008
"The celebration drew the head of the Episcopal Church, the , and of the .Also on hand were Sens. and , who got a standing ovation from the mammoth crowd at mention of her expected nomination today as secretary of state.Jirak said he was grateful for the rare chance to "revisit a building to see it restored to its full glory. ""It's very gratifying," he said. Search Thousands of foreclosed homes in your area Search by State lect> or Enter Zip: powered by Search by: | | Manhattan Queens Brooklyn... (New York Daily News)
Gift, land to aid 'homeless boot camp' Dec 1, 2008
1991: Rainbow Village begins as outreach ministry of Christ Episcopal Church. It leases a house in Norcross from Georgia Power for $1 a year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Emma G. Spencer, 86, sold clothes with class Dec 1, 2008
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church in Atlanta. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Church remembers county's AIDS victims Dec 1, 2008
TRENTON -- Mary Lou Freund read a list of 14 names yesterday in the sanctuary of the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral ... Ganges said the state and local governments have enlisted faith- based organizations in the fight against AIDS, including Mount Zion A.M.E. (African Methodist Episcopal) Church on Perry Street in Trenton, which has established the New Jersey Human Development Corp.. (NJ.com -- Times)
Religion listings Dec 1, 2008
St. James Episcopal Church. St. James Episcopal Church, 119 Washington St., Groveland ... Trinity Episcopal Church. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Support Groups Dec 1, 2008
Monday, December 01, 2008. - The director for the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group of Western PA has changed to Tanya Schrader, 814-873-1564. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Breaded bliss Nov 30, 2008
The Cavanagh Co. also provides wafers for other denominations, such as Lutheran and Episcopal churches, the family said. They bake an entirely different style of altar bread for Southern Baptist churches. (Boston Globe)
Clergy brace for downturn in giving Nov 30, 2008
Jewish synagogues are reviving congregation-based job networks that were last used during the real estate recession of the early 1990s, and the Episcopal Church is setting aside money to help congregations that get into trouble ... The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts has cut staff and spending. (Boston Globe)
Mary Lloyd-Rees Craig (4) Nov 30, 2008
She was an active member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Wales, serving as Vestry, Alter Guild, Youth Group and was a long time director of the Christmas Pageant ... Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 28, at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd with Father Thomas C. Seitz Jr. officiating. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Prayers of Intercession Nov 30, 2008
How to Pray for Others. Prayer is talking to God. (Suite101.com)
Advent elbow grease Nov 30, 2008
Nine-year-old Jacob Rob works with his parents and other Episcopal and Lutheran congregation members to get the church ready for Advent Nov. 22 at Memorial Chapel. Lamp photo by Prudence Siebert. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
More of this story Nov 30, 2008
Cooke had an angel on her first kneeler, Conger has stitched the emblem of the Episcopal Church, and Stapleton is working on an advent wreath. Kelley said she has also painted a dove, a stained glass window in the church, and Jacob s coat of many colors, among other symbols. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Worship Directory from the Nov. 27 edition Nov 30, 2008
St. Anne, Episcopal, Bethany Convent, Chapel: 18 Claremont Ave., 781-643-0921; Sunday Eucharist: 8 a.m.; Daily Eucharist: 7:30 a.m. or 8 a.m. (please call) ... St. John s Episcopal Church, 74 Pleasant St., Arlington, 02476; 781-648-4819; handicapped-accessible; Web site, www. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
A source of hope Nov 29, 2008
The Rev. Kate Day of Christ Episcopal Church said that the celebration is a joint effort of all the churches and the Jordan-Elbridge Area Church Board and has been a tradition for many years. This year, the First Baptist Church of Jordan played host, while Day had the honor of serving as the leader of this year's service. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Holidays not always joyful Nov 29, 2008
Broken relationships, illness, unemployment, or loss of a loved one can all contribute to feeling alone in the midst of celebrations, said the Rev. Gwynne Wright of St. Paul s Episcopal Church in DeKalb ... St. Paul s Episcopal Church in DeKalb is holding a Blue Christmas service Dec. 7 to recognize that the holidays aren t a joyous time for everyone, Wright said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
RELIGION NOTES Nov 29, 2008
ST. MARTIN OF TOURS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2010 Nichols Road -- An alternative gift market will be held at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. (immediately after the worship services at 8 and 10 a.m.) ... ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 247 W. Lovell St. -- During the 9:30 a.m. service, there will be a procession with lessons and carols for Advent and special music by Palestrina, Kirkby, Manz and Stanford. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Jefferson City\'s annual Living Windows event nears. Nov 29, 2008
Those peddling through the streets can enjoy an organ concert and choir performance from Grace Episcopal Church. Also, various civic organizations will serve hot chocolate. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Rwanda: Clerics Condemn Kabuye Arrest Nov 29, 2008
"We are dismayed by the fact that our plea to the international community to disregard these indictments fell on deaf ears, but we shall continue, through peaceful means," said Habimana at a function held at the Episcopal Church in Biryogo in which all members of the forum were represented. Father Vincent Gasana, who represented the Catholic Church at the forum, said that the International Community has deliberately refused to look beyond the indictments and focus on the root cause of the... (allAfrica.com)
Island Images Nov 29, 2008
Among the presiders were Central Union Pastor Larry Corbett, Rabbi Peter Schaktman of Temple Emanu-El, the Rev. Liz Beasley of the Episcopal St. Andrews Cathedral and Robert Lloyd of Kailua Seventh-day Adventist. . (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
For This, We Give Thanks Nov 29, 2008
The Rev. Rose Bogal-Allbritten with St. John's Episcopal Church estimated 300 people would be served through the community feast, which included deliveries. Story created Nov 28, 2008 - 11:08:46 EST.. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Religion calendar for the week of Nov. 28v Nov 29, 2008
Local churches to mark World AIDS Day ---- The United Methodist Church of Vista and Trinity Episcopal Church of Escondido each will host services on World AIDS Day to commemorate those lost to the disease; the service at UMC-Vista is at 7 p.m. Monday; 490 S. Melrose Drive; to have a loved one remembered at the service by the lighting of a special candle, contact the church office; (760) 726-0442 or ; the service at Trinity Episcopal is at 7 p.m. Monday and will feature the Rev. James R. Mathes,... (North County Times)
GALEN HOLLEY:Auto Hogs, force fields, and close calls Nov 29, 2008
Late last week I was driving down my favorite stretch of road in all of Tupelo, that part of Jefferson between the All Saints' Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church. This time of year, all strewn with leaves, it's just beautiful. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Religious events and services Nov 29, 2008
Saturday, Nov. 29, St. James Episcopal Church, 120 Main St., will hold its quarterly dinner and a movie event ... St. James Episcopal Church ... St. James Episcopal Church, 120 Main St., Amesbury. (Amesbury News, MA)
Advent services celebrate Christmas, help community Nov 29, 2008
21, Traditional Lessons and Carols at Trinity Episcopal Church. At each location, there will be a collection box for the three organizations. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Jacqueline M. Belousek Nov 29, 2008
She was a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church for 44 years. In 1947, she married Harold Patterson. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Outdoor church caters to homeless congregation Nov 29, 2008
The church is affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, which consecrated its pastor, Bob Book, as a priest in October in a ceremony in the park. The outdoor ceremony was a first for the diocese, and a major step in a denomination where officials have been slow to recognize nontraditional street ministries as "real church.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Big list of holiday events Nov 29, 2008
Doors open at 2 p.m. St. Anthony on the Desert Episcopal Church, 12990 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. Donations accepted. (AZCentral -- Business)
Free breakfast set Sunday Nov 29, 2008
Free transportation is available by church van to the breakfast: 8:15 and 9:15 a.m., Salvation Army, 400 N. Fourth Ave., 8:20 and 9:20 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 248 N. Arthur Ave., and 8:25 and 9:25 a.m., Aid for Friends, 653 S. Fourth Ave. For more, call 232-1353. This document was originally published online on Saturday, November 29, 2008. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Activities for Nov. 29, 2008 Nov 29, 2008
God s Wisdom Honors Children is the theme for Church Women United s Human Rights Celebration 2008 at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Christ Episcopal Church, 111 N. Ninth St. A 5 brunch will be served. Reservations should be made by Wednesday by calling the church office at (608) 784-0697. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
GLAD YOU ASKED: Where could I go to volunteer Thanksgiving Day? Volunteering might provide an option for those who would otherwise spend Thanksgiving alone. Nov 29, 2008
First Church of God, 1650 Lathrop Ave., and St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 216 E. Chandler Blvd. in Burlington, were listed in a recent Journal Times roundup of Thanksgiving meals for the needy. At HALO, people are needed to serve dinner and clean up, as well as to do craft projects with children. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Header goes here goes here goes goes here goes here go Nov 29, 2008
Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church annual Bazaar, 230 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park. Santa Claus comes to Fleming Island, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., through Dec. 24, Eagle Pass Promenade, 4479-2 U.S. 17, Fleming Island. (Florida Times-Union)
Family of four gets some help for the holiday Nov 29, 2008
The turkey and most of the other items that went into yesterday's Thanksgiving meal came from St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Rancho Bernardo, which donated holiday food baskets to all of the tenants living at Interfaith's temporary housing complex. The rest of the groceries were purchased with a $50 gift card from Interfaith. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lynn father's murderous confession horrifies neighbors Nov 28, 2008
There was no dumpster by the stone St. Stephen's Episcopal Church near Lynn Common. But a man parked nearby yesterday said several dumpsters were there during the summer. (Boston Globe)
Donald Frederick Bottcher Nov 28, 2008
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, in St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Portland for Nancy Jeanne Dransfeldt, who died Nov. 11 at age 62. Nancy Jeanne Stevens was born April 22, 1946, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Out & About: Roundup of holiday concerts Nov 28, 2008
The performances will take place 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at St. George's Episcopal Church in Durham; 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at Christ Church in Exeter; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 at Holy Trinity Church in Newington ... The Rockingham Choral Society, directed by Andrew Gaydos, will celebrate the holiday season with the concerts "An Epiphany in Advent" on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Rye Congregational Church at 7:30 p.m.; and on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Christ Church Episcopal in Exeter at 3 p.m. In these... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
George B. Stevens, Sr. Nov 28, 2008
Visitation was held at the Bannan Funeral Home on Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. with a VFW Post #2496 service at 7 p.m., and will continue today (Saturday) at Trinity Episcopal Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 with Rev. Bruce Michaud officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan, Alzheimer's Association, or Capital Campaign of Trinity Episcopal Church. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Religion Calendar Nov 28, 2008
Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today and Saturday, Grace Episcopal Church, 230 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park ... St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., 5 p.m., Advent Procession of Lessons and Carols. (Florida Times-Union)
RELIGION NOTES: Synagogue to host multi-faith discussion Nov 28, 2008
The churches on the tour are First Baptist, First Presbyterian, First United Methodist, Historic Mount Zion AME, Immaculate Conception, St. John's Episcopal and St. Philip's Episcopal. The tour begins and ends at the Main Library downtown. (Florida Times-Union)
Good news for Bible students Nov 27, 2008
She became a regular churchgoer, first at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and then at Northeast Community Fellowship. In both places, she saw men and women working as ministers, formally in robes preaching from the pulpit and informally as teachers, discussion leaders and counselors. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Obituaries for 11/26/08 (69) Nov 27, 2008
He published writings of prose and verse and was Priest Associate at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Daphne, Ala ... A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Nov. 25 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Daphne ... In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial donations be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Daphne, AL, Building Fund. (Anson Record, NC)
Bilmar Nursery ready for the holiday season Nov 27, 2008
Donations will be accepted for St. Paul's Episcopal Church, also located on Traver Road ... St. Paul's Episcopal Church will provide refreshments on weekends through Dec. 14. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
Easton religious services Nov 27, 2008
ST. MARK S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 91 Center St., North Easton, 508-238-7083, Bristol Cluster Ministry, 508-822-5874 ... TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 414 Sumner St., Stoughton, Fr ... TRINITY PARISH (EPISCOPAL) CHURCH - 414 Sumner St., Stoughton, 781-344-4592, Fr. (Easton Journal, MA)
Iraqi Refugees Starting Over Nov 27, 2008
" From Syria, Mr. Hussain and his family applied for refugee status with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. They went through the interviews, screening and health and security checks before being approved and then applying for American visas. Out of the 15 million refugees worldwide, the U.S. State Department Resettlement Program selects 40,000 to 50,000 people and assigns the cases to organizations like IRIS, which then facilitate the individual or family's... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Sally Quinn: A church for the Obamas Nov 27, 2008
Though nominally an Episcopal church, it welcomes everyone ... The Episcopal Church has a long history of inclusiveness ... The first black bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, John Walker, presided there. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Got plans for the weekend? Nov 27, 2008
Bagpipe concert and traditional blessing of the tartan with the La Crosse and District Pipes and Drums, 6 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, Ninth and Main streets, 7. 50, (608) 797-3240. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Questions linger at GLBT shelter Nov 27, 2008
Thursday November 27, 2008. Alessandra-Michelle Carver, a transgendered Carmen’s Place resident, talks to the Queens Chronicle last July at Carmen’s Place in Astoria. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Geneva Maxine Helmers Nov 27, 2008
Private services were held at St. David s Episcopal Church in Wasilla ... She was also an avid bridge player and active in Holy Trinity Church in Juneau, and a founding member of St. David s Episcopal Church in Wasilla ... In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. David s Episcopal Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 870995, Wasilla, AK 99654 or Alzheimer s Association, P.O. Box 4406, Palmer, AK 99645. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
