OUT & ABOUT
Our bishops are in England to attend the once-a-decade Lambeth Conference, which continues through Aug. 3. They are keeping a daily blog, taking turns! You can read their postings here. To check for updates, just bookmark this link or visit the main page of our website, where there's also a link. There are many other features, sermons, commentaries, photos and videos -- even cartoons -- on various websites. Never has a Lambeth Conference been so accessible to us non-bishops. Delight in the diversity of this Anglican Communion during the next 10 days. There are some links below to help. Editor Nan Ross
Malaria claims a young life touched by missionaries
Our missionaries in Tanzania reported some sad news this week. A message from Dr. Martin McCann tells the tragic story of his young namesake, Martin Nyemo Mazengo, who lived only seven months before before being struck with malaria.
You may read Dr. McCann's story here and view photographs of little Martin's baptism, performed in April by the Rev. Sandra McCann and attended by another of our missionaries, Magi Griffin. The funeral, where Sandra preached the sermon, was "all very moving, very beautiful, and very sad," McCann said.
 Something to think about: In memory of little Martin, a donation to award-winning Nets for Life.
To learn more about how the
Episcopal Church partners in the fight against malaria through the
Nets for Life program and to make a
donation in memory of Baby Martin, click here. (A tip:To donate, click on
the "donate" button on left menu, then scroll down to Nets for Life
option when choosing where to focus your donation.)
Cathedral of St. Philip
sends team to Tanzania
Read Martin McCann's report -- and view photos -- on the June visit by a team from the Cathedral of St. Philip. Click here.
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CONNECTING
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Procession of bishops
The wind catching his
vestments, Bishop of Atlanta J. Neil Alexander joins the procession of bishops
of the Anglican Communion July 20 as they approach Canterbury Cathedral for the
opening worship. Beside him is Bishop Kenneth Stevenson of the Diocese of
Portsmouth (England). Behind him is Bishop Carolyn Irish of the Diocese of Utah. Photo/Episcopal Life Online
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Bishop of Atlanta offers reports on Lambeth
If you haven't yet tapped into our bishops' blog, it's getting pretty full of daily reports from the Lambeth Conference by Bishop Alexander and Bishop Whitmore. To follow along, click here. Bookmark and check back for updates.
Bishop Alexander also served Monday as one of three briefing bishops (watch the video by scrolling down the list) and also as a commentator on the opening worship service (scroll, watch and listen) Sunday.
Lynn Alexander is one of the table leaders for the spouses' conference, doing her job both in English and Spanish.
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Join the virtual march!
Anglican bishops, spouses to march
Thursday through central London for MDGs
More than 600
Anglican bishops, their spouses and other faith leaders from around the United
Kingdom will march on Thursday through central London on a Walk of Witness.
The march is designed as a symbolic moment of solidarity and
coming together for the fulfillment of the Millennium Development Goals to
reflect to the world God's desire for justice and concern for the poor.
Now you can "march" with the bishops online and in
your congregation. Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation and the Episcopal
Public Policy Network have a created a way to join our efforts with those of
the bishops in London to bring attention to our desire -- and ability -- to
impact the world for positive change.
A number of parishes in our dioceses have registered as
participants in the virtual march. Our missionaries in Tanzania - Magi Griffin,
the Rev. Sandra McCann and Dr. Martin McCann - will be taking part too along
with the staff of the Diocese of Central Tanganyika. For more information, click
here.
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PEOPLE
 + The Rev.
Rick Britton (right), associate rector for outreach ministries at St. Luke's, Atlanta, is
leaving for Nashville, Tenn., where he's been called as rector of St. Ann's
Episcopal Church. His last Sunday at St. Luke's, where he has served nine
years, is July 27.
 + The Rev. Dr. Trawin Malone, rector of the
Episcopal Church of the Atonement since 2002, has accepted a call as regional priest
for the Diocese of North Carolina. To be based in Greensboro, he will be
building a network of relationships among clergy and congregations in the Western
region of the diocese. He will celebrate and preach for the final time at
Church of the Atonement at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 17.
+ The Rev. Nikki Panton, curate at St. Paul's, Atlanta, will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at St. Paul's, 306 Peyton Road, Atlanta, 30311. Bishop Alexander will preside. A reception follows.
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Medical volunteers sought for Ecuador mission
The Diocese
of Atlanta will send a medical mission team to the Diocese of Ecuador Central Oct.
18-25, and additional volunteer physicians, physicians' assistants or nurse
practitioners are needed. Knowledge of Spanish is not required.
The clinic
will be located at Buen Pastor in Quito Sur. Currently participants on the team
represent three parishes: All Saints', Warner Robbins; St. Catherine's, Marietta;
and St. Matthew's Snellville. Lynn Alexander, pediatric nurse practitioner and
wife of Bishop Alexander, will be part of the team.
To inquire
about volunteering, contact: Dr. Bruce Perry, iop1973@bellsouth.net,
or Gini Peterson, ginireid@bellsouth.net.
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Office notes
+ RESOURCE CENTER CATALOG ONLINE. The Diocese of Atlanta Resource Center has
put a catalog of its offerings online through the diocesan website, and all
are welcome to explore what is available for borrowing. Diocesan resource
coordinator Linda Scott, who implemented the new service, says, "You will be
able to search by title, author and keyword, so try it out. And then send me an
e-mail to check out items." Not every title in the resource center is on the
database, so if you don't find what you want, contact Scott at Lscott@episcopalatlanta.org. The library is accessible through the Resource Center website by clicking on ONLINE LIBRARY on the left. Enjoy
exploring!
+ FALL ISSUE OF PATHWAYS. Environmental stewardship is the theme for the fall issue of Pathways, the diocesan quarterly journal. If you or your parish has a story to tell, please contact editor Nan Ross as soon as possible. Deadline for ads and events items is Aug. 1. Information: nross@episcopalatlanta.org or 404-601-5348. Thanks.
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Marietta parish hosts 16th annual shopping day
for scores of low-income 'Cool Girls'
The
Episcopal Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Marietta, will host its 16th
annual Back-to-School Shopping Day for Cool Girls, Inc., this Saturday, but it won't cost the girls a dime.
 Parishioners will provide each of the girls
with a new backpack stuffed full of school supplies, toiletries, accessories,
undergarments and a new school outfit.
The day opens with remarks and prayer and
then the girls are divided into four groups.
Each group rotates through a dance program, crafts, a meal provided by
The Varsity restaurant and the highlight of the day - the parish hall turned
shopping mall. > more
 Photos are from St. Peter and St. Paul's 2007 Back-to-School Shopping Day for the Cool Girls, Inc.
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EVENTS
 + SUNDAY SCHOOL TRAINING. "Teaching from the
Heart" is the theme for a Teacher Training Day Saturday, Aug. 23, to be
led by Tracey Herzer, executive director of LeaderResources, past
president of the National
Association of Episcopal Christian Education Directors and former
Christian
education director at All Saints', Atlanta. The workshop is designed for individuals who work with children and young people in parishes and will run from 9 a.m. to
noon at the Cathedral of St. Philip. For details, click here. A registration form can be found here.
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GODLY PLAY.
A workshop on Godly Play is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at
Church of the Epiphany, 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta 30307. Godly Play
teaches children the art of using religious language - parables, sacred stories,
silence and liturgical action - and helps them become more fully aware of the
mystery of God's presence in their lives. Leading the getting started/refresher
workshop is Candy Moser, Godly Play's southeast regional training coordinator. Cost
for the day is $45, and child care is provided for an extra $15. Bring your own
bag lunch or order from a take-out menu the morning of workshop. To register
contact Moser, clbmoser@mac.com or
321-356-1290.
+ CONFERENCE ON BLACK MINISTRIES. The
development of a strategic plan that will help congregations prepare for their
role in God's mission in the world will be the focus of the Episcopal Church's
Office of Black Ministries 8th Triennial Conference Oct. 19-23 at the
Intercontinental New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, La. The conference, with the
theme "Grant Us Wisdom, Grant Us Courage: For the Living of these
Days," will bring diverse groups together to identify challenges facing
black and multicultural congregations and blacks in predominantly white
congregations. > more
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YOUTH
Representatives from the Diocese of Atlanta attending the national Episcopal Youth Event in San Antonio pause for a group shot. For news coverage, click here.
Reflection: EYE provides time for renewal
By Hallie Wells
 E.Y.E. (the Episcopal Youth Event held last week in San Antonio,
Texas) was the most renewing experience I have had in a very long time.
The theme for the week was "Sown in the Heart of Christ" and
followed the parable Jesus told about seeds being sown on different
soils. We discussed how we could be rocky soil, paths, or good soil
when the seed, the message of Christ, is given to us. > more
+ FOR ALL WHO WORK WITH YOUTH. A conference for youth ministry coordinators, leaders and volunteers is Aug. 1-2 at Mikell Camp and Conference Center, Toccoa. A pre-conference begins at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug.
1, and is strongly suggested for the leaders of the youth
programs in each parish. The conference will "teach and feed"
youth leaders in the church. For information and a brochure, write to Kim Smith, ksmith@episcopalatlanta.org
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Art donations sought for benefit auction
to be part of Annual Council gathering
The 102nd
Annual Council of the Diocese of Atlanta will include a benefit art auction
Nov. 14 during a fun-filled evening at Holy Trinity Parish complete with a
barbecue supper, jazz and folk music.
Donations of art works will be needed for the auction. Individuals with art --
of any form -- to donate may contact the Rev. Tim Graham, rector of Good
Shepherd, Covington, at rectorx@bellsouth.net or 678-230-8026.
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OPPORTUNITIES
+ SOLO FLIGHT FOR SINGLES. Single adults of all ages can share experiences and gather ideas for "creating communities of ones" at the Solo Flight conference Aug. 29-Sept. 1 at Kanuga Conferences, in Hendersonville, N.C. Co-sponsored with Solo Flight, a national Episcopal singles ministry, this 18th annual gathering draws all ages of single adults, whether never married, divorced or widowed. > more
+ AT ST. HELENA'S CONVENT. Thomas Portney, psychotherapist and spiritual director, will lead a workshop titled The Light's On, But No One's Home Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Episcopal Convent of St. Helena, 3042 Eagle Drive, Augusta. Cost is $60, which includes program and lunch. Information: augustaconvent@comcast.net or 706-798-5201. > more
+ BORG & CROSSAN AT KANUGA. "The Stories of Jesus' Birth: Then and Now" will be the theme Nov. 15-17 for keynoters Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan at the Lansing Lee Conference at Kanuga in Hendersonville, N.C. Serving as conference chaplain will be the Very Rev. Harry Pritchett, pastoral associate at the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta and former dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. > more
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Training events
+ SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN. A Safeguarding God's Children training is
scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 16, St. Dunstan's, 4393 Garmon
Road, Atlanta 30327. Any parish is welcome to send people, but they must register
by Aug. 11 by contacting Kim Branch at 404-266-1018 or stdunstansatl@earthlink.net. The trainer will be The
Rev. Dr. Deborah Silver. For questions about Safeguarding God's Children training,
please visit our website at EpiscopalResourceAtlanta.org or contact Linda Scott at the diocesan office.
+ STEWARDSHIP FOR PARISH LEADERS. The Diocese of Atlanta Stewardship Commission will
present a workshop for parish leaders involved in stewardship campaigns from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, in room 316 at the Cathedral of St. Philip.
The workshop will be led by members of the Stewardship Commission trained in
both the theology and practice of parish stewardship, and it's free of charge. To sign up click here or contact Roger Sherrard, rwsherrard@bellsouth.net or
770-792-4498.
+ DOCC - The
Rev. Canon William Barnwell will be in Atlanta Sept. 11- 13 to provide training
for leaders and facilitators for Disciples of Christ in Community, an adult education program.Training will be at St. Bartholomew's Church,
1790 Lavista Road, Atlanta, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, and all day
Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $160 per person. Information: Lesley-Ann Drake atoneministry@earthlink.net
or the Rev. Beverley Elliott, Bev@stbartsatlanta.org
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St. Francis' Christmas in July will help
to fund various projects for parish
It will be "Christmas in July"
from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at St. Francis', Macon. Instead of giving
gifts to each other, participants will give gifts to the parish.
The parish's stewardship and fellowship committees have been developing
a comprehensive list of items the church needs. Some of the needs are service
projects, and others are specific physical things, according to Tammy Pallot.
On Sunday afternoon, parishioners will come together to play, eat, drink
and be merry while looking over the gift list. If a person or family wants to
give one of the items on the list, they take the ornament with the description,
sign their name, and place it on the tree in the parish hall.
Other activities will include snowball fights, a melted snow slide,
Christmas karaoke, Christmas cookies, homemade ice cream and more. For those
who wish to stay dry, there will be a no-snow zone.
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IN THE NEWS
An exclusive interview with Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori by local broadcaster Denis O'Hayer ran over the weekend on Channel 11, Atlanta's NBC affliliate. She was interviewed by O'Hayer recently about the Lambeth Conference while she was attending a conference on Hispanic ministry in Peachtree City. To view the interview, click here.
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JOB POSTINGS
Job postings for lay positions in the Diocese of Atlanta are on our website and are posted as we receive them. The notices are removed when we're informed that they've been filled. Please send listings to news@episcopalatlanta.org.
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PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR at
St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, Alpharetta.
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YOUTH COORDINATOR at
St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church, Athens.
> more
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 EPISCOPAL LIFE ONLINE
from Episcopal Life Media
Lambeth panel explores colonialism's legacy
Colonialism's legacy is apparent, from the current controversy within
the Anglican Communion, to global hotspots like Zimbabwe, and in the
"very clear, very haunting ruins of Anglican churches in nearly every
western Ireland town" which document its history of British rule,
experts said during a July 21 Lambeth Conference panel discussion. > more
Speaker says Anglicans positioned to make disciples
Anglicanism has "great, great advantages at this moment" in the world's
history to help people become "authentic followers of Jesus Christ,"
evangelist Brian McLaren told a July 21 plenary session of the 2008 Lambeth Conference. > more
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