Applications now accepted for scholarships from the Episcopal Church
Applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 awarding of more than 60 scholarships from the Episcopal Church.
Scholarships are available for ethnic communities, children of missionaries, bishops and clergy, and other particular wide-ranging eligibility for education and training. [Read more...]
Episcopal Story Project video: The Rev. LeeAnne Watkins on “The way we do Formation is not Working”
General Theological Seminary: New Digital Formation program focuses on mission and outreach
[Episcopal News Service] The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church is working with the Office of Communication of the church’s denominational headquarters on a new education program called Digital Formation. [Read more...]
Lenten Resources, Meditations offered
Resources, meditations and study guides for experiencing a reflective Lenten season are available from the Episcopal Church.
Also on the Episcopal Church facebook page, an ongoing conversation focuses on Ash Wednesday/Lent. http://www.facebook.com/episcopalian. [Read more...]
From the wider church: Becoming a DFMS: An Adaptive Moment
Watch below the new video from the Episcopal Church: Becoming A Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society: An Adaptive Moment, a proposal to address and discuss potential restructuring of the Episcopal Church. [Read more...]
Episcopal Church World Mission Sunday: Mission is Transformational
The 2012 World Mission Sunday in the Episcopal Church will focus on Mission Is Transformational.
World Mission Sunday, always observed the last Sunday after Epiphany, is February 19. The annual observation was designated to increase awareness of, and participation in, the wider global mission of the Episcopal Church. [Read more...]
Your photos, articles, stories are needed! St. Edward’s, Wayzata is rebuilding their church history
St. Edward’s, Wayzata is celebrating their 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 9 at 4 pm. With so much lost in the fire, the community needs your help rebuilding the church history with any articles, pictures, and or recollections you may have. Submit these via e-mail to stedwards@parishmail.com or mail them to St. Edward the Confessor Episcopal Church , 865 Ferndale Rd N, Wayzata, MN 55391. Please note if you would like them returned. Deadline is May 1st.
Episcopal Story Project video: State Rep. Susan Allen on Winning, Being Episcopalian, and What it Means to be “The First”
Lenten Books featured at Cathedral Book Shop
The Cathedral Book Shop staff has assembled a number of books for group and/or individual use this season. None of the writers asked us to “give up” but rather to “take on” something this year.
Lent and Easter: Wisdom, Henri Nouwen: After reviewing the history of the fourth century adoption of the 40-day Lenten preparation period, the editor selects daily readings from the renowned 20th century spiritual master, Henri Nouwen. Each day includes a reading from scripture, a prayer and a suggested Lenten action. [Read more...]
