Father Daniel Gunn hears criticism as applause at St. Stephen's Wilkes-Barre. Read three stories from Wilkes-Barre newspapers. A model by Gunn and REACH Executive Director Stefanie Wolownik for turning potentially bad news into good.
Lenten meditations by Anne Kitch ... Read the Ash Wednesday meditation here. Subscribe to Wilderness Yearning for Lent via our "Get Connected" box on the Diobeth website.
A treasury of Lenten resources collected by Kat Lehman on the Diobeth website.
A stunning video reflection for Ash Wednesday fromTrinity Cathedral Media, Phoenix, AZ (where Nick Knisely is dean) may be seen here.
Anyone interested in Christian Formation –– doesn't that mean you? –– will find this 3'30" video from The National Association for Episcopal Christian Education Directors, fondly known as NAECED, enjoyable viewing and worth passing on. Membersip in NAECED comes with many benefits. Contact Canon Anne Kitch if you'd like more info.
Diocesan Life, March 2010 may be downloaded here.
Reflection on the gospel for Lent 1 by Archdeacon Stringfellow. The First Sunday in Lent may very well be called “Temptation Sunday” for the same reason that the Last Sunday after the Epiphany may very well be called “Transfiguration Sunday.” The Gospel on Lent 1 always is Jesus’ temptation by the devil or Satan in the Synoptic Gospel associated with the particular year in the three-year cycle. Find it here.
The Day Pitchers and Catchers Report by Archdeacon Stringfellow. The Baseball Fan observes with great devotion the days of the Baseball Season, both the lengthening and the shortening of days, and it became the custom to prepare for Opening Day by a season of reflection and prediction starting today as pitchers and catchers officially report for Spring Training. This season provided a time for fresh Converts and seasoned Fans alike to share with each other their allegiances and analyses so that conversations and correspondence, whether appointed or joyously unexpected, could begin with mutual understanding and awareness and end with keen and cool understanding of the boundless outcomes of a round bat meeting with varying force and direction a round ball. Find it here.
Building an Ethical Economy: Spirituality and Practice ... A live webcast and chat with Mike Schut, author/editor of Money and Faith: The Search for Enough and Simpler Living, Compassionate Life: A Christian Perspective. Today (Thursday, Feb. 18) 1:00 p.m. ET. More here.
Video highlights from the 2010 Trinity Institute conference, Building an Ethical Economy: Theology and the Marketplace, are accessible here.
DOK Lenten Retreat ... The Daughters of the King are sponsoring a Lenten retreat, Feb. 26-28 at St. Francis Retreat House in Easton, led by Archdeacon Howard Stringfellow and open to all the women of the diocese. Cost of $175 ($25 nonprefundable deposit by Feb. 20) includew private room, private bathroom, all meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Optional pizza/salad dinner on Friday evening, $8.00. There will also be a social on Saturday evening with talents from many of the women that will be there. Registration: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26. Questions: SuzyKaminski@gmail.com or 570-868-3738.
Haiti Updates ... • Check the Haiti page of The Episcopal Church for news, updates, resources, videos and important information as the Episcopal Relief and Development website.
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Finding information ... The Diobeth website and newSpin blog work hand in hand. If you can't find the info you seek at the website, please search at the newSpin blog. Thanks.
Spring 2010 continuing education events at Moravian Theological Seminary ... More info here.
The talented Gary Jones ... You may not have heard of Lower Saucon Township resident Gary Jones but if you've seen ''The Trip to Bountiful,'' ''The Talented Mr. Ripley'' or ''The Princess Diaries,'' you know his work. The Oscar-nominated costume designer has clothed everyone from Katharine Hepburn and Frank Sinatra to Sandra Bullock and Seth Rogen -- 60 movies over more than three decades. Read Saturday's Morning Call feature on Gary Jones, Hollywood costume designer and member of Grace Allentown.Diocesan Training for Ministry ... April 24 at St. Stephen's Wilkes-Barre. More here. Download the brochure here.
Christmas-At-Sea ... [From Canon Jane Teter] If you are looking for a project to knit or crochet as you wait for the snow to melt, try making an item for the Church Institute's Christmas-at-Sea project. Knit or crochet a hat, vest, scarf or socks to be sent to mariners on the high seas at Christmas. Download patterns here. They do not want pastel colors or pom-poms or fringes on the article. You may drop the items off at Diocesan House throughout the year. There is a big basket waiting to receive them.
New ways to fund your church's ministries ... Winning grants and starting a church-based nonprofit. A one-day workshop, April 13 in Wynnewood PA, sponsored by the Alban Institute. More here.
Irish abuse victims disappointed, angered ... Victims of clerical child sexual abuse and groups representing them reacted with a mix of anger and disappointment to a Vatican statement issued after a papal meeting with Irish bishops. Marie Collins, who was abused by a Dublin priest, told Catholic News Service that she thought it was "pathetic" that the statement was "so far away from accepting that there was a policy of coverup." [Read the Catholic News Service story at the National Catholic Reporter. Also at the Irish Times.]
Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families … Adam J. Ray, 23; Adriana Alvarez, 20 ... for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.
When are you dead? Science just made the work of religion a bit more dificult. More here.
In-Formation in Bethlehem ... Canon Anne Kitch's February newsletter is available here.
Read the bill, it's worse than they are teling us ... A must see video explaining how many ways you can be dead under the anti-gay bill before the Ugandan parliament. [H/T to John B. Chilton]Daily news, info and commentary, visit the Diocese of Bethlehem's newSpin blog, Episcopal Cafe and Episcopal Life Online.
Plan Ahead ... Feb. 19: Organ Recital at Trinity Easton, 7:30 p.m. More info here. ••• Feb. 26-28: DOK Lenten Retreat, more info above. ••• Feb. 27: Dive In: A Day Exploring Christian Baptism will be held at Good Shepherd Scranton. This day of Christian Formation will offer
resources for parents, Christian educators, clergy, and anyone seeking
a deeper life in Christ. You can come for part or all of the day, but you must register. More info here.
••• March 1-7: Bishop Anthony Poggo of Kajo Keji to visit in the Diocese of Bethlehem. More info to come. ••• March 14: ERD Sunday, Fourth Sunday of Lent. Daylight Saving Time begins. Sunday Eucharist will begin an hour earlier than our body clocks expect. ••• March 19-21: Women of Nativity annual retreat. More here. ••• March 25: Chrism Mass at the Cathedral, Bethlehem, 11:00 a.m.
••• April 4: Easter ••• April 9-11: Province III Youth Delight Event, More info here. ••• April 16-18: Christophany, Watson Homestead, Painted Post, New York. Registration will open February 12 online at www.diobeth.org. More info here. ••• April 24: Diocesan Training for MInistry at St. Stephen's Wilkes-Barre. More here. Download the brochure here. Online registration opens on February 20.
••• April 30-May 2: Creating a Culture of Peace at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem.
••• June 12 Diocesan Stewardship Workshop: Share, Save, Spend at St. Stephen's, Whitehall. Geared for families –– parents, kids 9 and up, and even grandparents. Details TBA.
••• July 10: Bishop's Day with Kids at Good Shepherd Scranton.
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