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       From The Bishop                     December 15, 2010
 
A Palestinian Christian Perspective
  
This week's Please Note features an interview with the Rev. Canon Naim Ateek, a Priest in the Episcopal Church of Jerusalem who shares his amazing journey - from becoming a refugee to founding an international organization working for justice and reconciliation.

Keep the faith,
+Michael

Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Center
Friends of Sabeel - North America

Sabeel's 8th International Conference in 2011
Bethlehem Hotel, Bethlehem
February 23-28, 2011
Visit www.sabeel.org for more information or contact Friends of Sabeel North America (FOS-NA) at 501.653.6625.


 A Blessing for Christmas & Beyond

Below is a blessing the Diocesan Liturgy and Music Commission commends to one and all for the Season of Christmas and beyond. It is adapted from Enriching Our Worship (p. 70) - Joseph is included to reflect his role in the Holy Family.

    May the God of Abraham and Sarah,
    and of Jesus Christ born of our sister Mary and nurtured by our brother Joseph,
    and of the Holy Spirit, who broods over the world as a mother over her children,
    be upon you and remain with you always.  Amen.

Upcoming Diocesan Events
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December - View pictures from this weekend's Bishops' Ball.

Clergy Study Day registration is now open: "The Sound of Hope: How Exploring Music Informs and Shapes Our Imagination." The event is March 11 and is organized by the School of Ministry and the Anglican Episcopal House of Study.

December 15 - Call for Committee Reports deadline. Click here for more information.

December 16 - Diocesan Council Meeting, Emmanuel, Southern Pines, 10 am - 3 pm

December 20 - Standing Committee Meets

December 21 - Trustees Meet

December 24 - 31 - Diocesan Offices closed.

January 6 - Fresh Start, Contact Canon Michael Buerkel Hunn

January 6-7 - Commission on Ministry Overnight

January Preconvention Meetings:
Jan. 5:    Raleigh  - St. Michael's, 7 pm
Jan. 5:    Sandhills - Emmanuel, 7 pm
Jan. 6:    Charlotte  - St. Martin's, 7 pm
Jan. 10:  Rocky Mount   -  Good Shepherd, 7pm
Jan. 10:  Durham   -  St. Luke's, 7pm
Jan. 11:  Winston-Salem   -  St. Paul's, 7pm
Jan. 11:  Greensboro  - St. Andrew's, 7 pm

News from Around Our Diocese
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Episcopal Church Young Adults Service Corps (YASC) now accepting applications for one-year assignments throughout the Anglican Communion for young adults (21-30 years old). Seeking adventure, ministry, special calling? Click here for application. Deadline is January 6.


December 15 - Registration now open for Charlotte Youth Day which will take place March 5, 2011. Event for middle and senior high youth to experience worship, band, special message & NCAA men's basketball game. Cost is $13 - $15. Contact UCF Campus Ministry for further details. 


December - Registration for "The Gathering: Awakening Souls" event at St. Michael's, Raleigh, Feb. 25 & 26 is now underway. Click here for more information.

 

December - Call for crafts to benefit Episcopal Relief & Development, NetsforLife at Convention. Click here for more information. 

 

December - NC Cursillo is now accepting applications for it's Cursillo 101 event.

 

 December 14-16 - Church of the Good Shepherd, Raleigh, to hold Mid-Advent Series "The Roots of Anglican Spirituality" led by the Rev. Nancy Allison. Worship is at 6pm, program 7-8:30 pm.

 

January 13-16 - Kanuga Retreat to offer spiritual, creative outlet for knitters & quilters

 


 

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