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    Star of Wonder holiday concert is Dec. 7  Dec 4, 2008
    But even before then, the society s Star of Wonder holiday concert, Sunday, Dec. 7, at 4:30 p.m. at St. Luke s Episcopal Church in Scituate will conclude with a sing-along, when the audience will be invited to sing holiday classics such as Deck the Halls, Jingle Bells and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. The audience is more than invited, Choral Art Society chairman David Game said. (Scituate Mariner, MA)

    Conservatives announce plan to break from Episcopal Church  Dec 4, 2008
    - Conservatives alienated from the Episcopal Church announced yesterday that they were founding their own rival church denomination, the biggest challenge yet to the authority of the Episcopal Church since it ordained an openly gay bishop five years ago ... If they receive broad approval, their effort could lead to new defections from the Episcopal Church, the American branch of Anglicanism ... In the last few years, Episcopalians who wanted to leave the church but remain in the Anglican... (Boston Globe)

    Split in Episcopal Church hits new level  Dec 4, 2008
    Episcopal Church: Conservatives upset by liberal views form rival dioceses - Los Angeles Times ... By Duke Helfand December 4, 2008 Hundreds of conservative Episcopal congregations in North America, rejecting liberal biblical views of others in the denomination, formed a breakaway church Wednesday that threatened to further divide a global Anglican body already torn by the ordination of an openly gay bishop ... Leaders of the new Anglican Church in North America said they took the extraordinary... (Los Angeles Times)

    Conservatives form rival group to Episcopal Church  Dec 4, 2008
    Theological conservatives upset by liberal views of U.S. Episcopalians and Canadian Anglicans formed a rival North American province Wednesday, in a long-developing rift over the Bible that erupted when Episcopalians consecrated the first openly gay bishop. . (Herald Sun)

    In harmony with the season  Dec 4, 2008
    Tuesday, the group will perform the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols with choirs from St. John Methodist Church and the Church of the Good Shepherd, an Episcopal church, at Sacred Heart Cultural Center. It will also perform Dec. 15 at the Augusta Museum of History in the 12th annual Concert of Holiday Music. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Religion calendar for the week of Nov. 28v  Dec 4, 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)

    YESTERYEARS FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008  Dec 4, 2008
    Grace Episcopal Church at 41st and Hazel will be dedicated tomorrow afternoon by Arkansas Bishop Robert R. Brown. During the service, which will begin at 4 o clock, a class of children and adults will be presented by Rev. Ralph H. Leach Jr., Grace vicar, for confirmation by the bishop. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    Chatham to host Christmas celebration  Dec 4, 2008
    Saturday at 4 p.m. there will be a special service at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Main Street by the "Chatham Schola Cantorum.". The Schola Cantorum will be performing a Medieval Latin Christmas Mass in the same tradition of Gregorian chant that has existed since the Middle Ages. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    Hotel proposed next to Mattei’s Tavern  Dec 4, 2008
    Advertisement Plans for a modern project on the grounds of a historic property were unveiled Tuesday, as concepts for a 70-room hotel to be built around the landmark Mattei s Tavern were presented to residents of Los Olivos at an informal open house in the Parish Hall of St. Mark s Episcopal Church. More than 200 people gathered to meet property owners Charles Banks and Ward Bourdeaux, as well as the architects, engineers and landscape designers who have contributed to the first draft of the... (Santa Maria Times)

    After busy weekend, more events slated  Dec 4, 2008
    Tour the 1751 Palmer-Marsh House, the 1830 Bonner House, the 1790 Van Der Veer House and the 1734 St. Thomas Episcopal Church, each decorated in period holiday fashion. Enjoy music, apple cider and fresh-baked gingerbread for free. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Conservatives expected to split Episcopal church  Dec 4, 2008
    Conservatives disaffected from the Episcopal Church are expected to declare on Wednesday that they are founding their own rival Anglican province in North America, the biggest challenge yet to the authority of the church in a five-year battle over the ordination of an openly gay bishop ... In October, Bishop Duncan led his diocese out of the Episcopal Church ... The proposed new province will have about 100,000 members and take in four Episcopal dioceses and dozens of parishes in the United... (International Herald Tribune)

    Breakaway Episcopalians to found a rival province  Dec 4, 2008
    -- Conservatives alienated from the Episcopal Church announced Wednesday that they were founding their own rival church denomination, the biggest challenge yet to the authority of the Episcopal Church since it ordained an openly gay bishop five years ago ... The Episcopal Church is the Anglican body in the U.S.The new Anglican Church in North America includes four breakaway Episcopal dioceses, dozens of individual parishes in the U.S. and Canada, and splinter groups that left the Anglican family... (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Keynotes for Dec. 4  Dec 4, 2008
    CREATIVE COOKS- Creative cooks of St. Luke s Episcopal Church parish invite all to attend a Community Supper at the church hall, Wood Square, Sunday, Dec. 14, from 5-6 p.m., with an apple and sausage dish as the main course. Parking is available on the street and behind the Central Fire Station. (Hudson Sun, MA)

    Visit Gingerbread Village  Dec 4, 2008
    The Gingerbread Village to benefit Habitat for Humanity takes place this weekend at All Saints Episcopal Church on Billerica Road ... The 2008 Gingerbread Village Display to support Greater Lowell Habitat for Humanity will be held on Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Dec. 7 from noon to 6 p.m., at All Saint s Episcopal Church, 10 Billerica Road, Chelmsford. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)

    Deadwood dollars help Rapid City church's light shine through  Dec 4, 2008
    Lynn VonWald loves the sunlight that streams into the sanctuary at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Rapid City these days, giving the historic congregation a brand new view of its 120-year-old stained glass windows ... Emmanuel Episcopal, finished in 1888 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the oldest church in continuous use in Rapid City. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Preservation Thursday: A Christian History of Deadwood  Dec 4, 2008
    Religious organizations played a crucial role in transitioning Deadwood from a raucous mining camp into a stable community and Campbell will explore the role that founding churches played in Deadwood, as well as the relationship between W.E. Adams, the Adams family and the Episcopal Church. Campbell is currently an adjunct professor at Black Hills State University, as well as the priest at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Deadwood ... The event is open to the public, wheelchair... (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    A splendid winter garden comes to Madison  Dec 4, 2008
    She admits she was motivated to wish for such a garden by circumstances at her Episcopal church in Madison. I m on the Flower Guild at Church of the Advent, and every fourth Sunday is my time to do the arrangement for the altar, she says. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)

    Chorus to feature Haydn mass  Dec 4, 2008
    Anyone wishing to contribute as a patron or sponsor may contact Carol Sedlacek, the president, at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Lebanon, 451-1159. On April 20, the chorus will perform the spring pops concert as a benefit to a local organization yet to be decided. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    Conservative bishops propose a competing North American Anglican church  Dec 3, 2008
    Five years after the Episcopal Church consecrated the first openly gay bishop, traditionalists are moving to create a separate and competing North American Anglican church ... They were encouraged to take this step by a group of leaders in the global Anglican Communion who say the Episcopal Church (TEC) the US branch of Anglicanism has abandoned traditional Christian teaching and practice ... CCP includes members of parishes and dioceses who recently left the 2 million-member Episcopal... (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)

    December 1-15, 2008, Obituaries  Dec 3, 2008
    Services: Monday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul s Episcopal Church with Father Samuel Payne officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Stroke Association at 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas, 75231. (Catoosa County News, GA)

    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)

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