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Now Hiring: Tenor Section Leader (St. George's Episcopal Church, Germantown)
The Coventry Choir of St. George's Episcopal Church, Germantown, is seeking a paid tenor section leader. The leader will be comfortable singing in both solo and ensemble capacities. Required commitments include a weekly Sunday morning worship service at 10:30am and a weekly Wednesday evening rehearsal 7-9pm, as well as occasional additional services (e.g. Evensong, Holy Week, Christmas, etc.). Previous church choir experience is preferred, though not mandatory. Interested musicians should contact music director Lucas Fletcher at lucas@stgeorgesgermantown.org to arrange an audition.
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Outreach for Ukraine
Monetary Relief. If you are looking for ways to offer support to the people of Ukraine, Episcopal Relief & Development is working with aid groups to meet the needs of people who have be displaced. Learn more and make a donation at https://www.episcopalrelief.org/press-resources/press-releases/2022-press-releases/supporting-humanitarian-response-to-the-crisis-in-ukraine/.
Prayer. The Book of Common Prayer is full of occasional prayers, including a Prayer for Times of Conflict (page 823). The Bishop and Canon to the Ordinary encourage all in our faith communities to explore these prayers, which begin on page 814. The Book of Common Prayer is also available online: https://www.bcponline.org/
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Explore our worldwide church through the VTS Center for Anglican Communion Studies.
What does it mean to be a part of the Anglican Communion? Virginia Theological Seminary's (VTS) Center for Anglican Communion Studies is committed to enriching Episcopal-Anglican Identity by highlighting diverse expressions of World Anglicanism within the broad context of ecumenical witness and interreligious plurality.
The Companions of the Center for Anglican Communion Studies is a membership society for individuals, parishes, dioceses, and institutions seeking to connect with VTS programs supporting a reconciling, intercultural Anglicanism.There is no cost or expected donation to join the Companions.
To learn more about the Companions and the CACS, go to https://vts.edu/global-impact/center-for-anglican-communion-studies/.
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The Reverend Katherine Grieb, PhD, Director of the CACS
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Calendar
For more events taking place in our Diocese, please go to EDWTN.org/events.
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 Imago Dei Opening Reception
Sunday, March 6 | 12 - 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
Light refreshments: 12 - 12:30 p.m.
Program & Artist’s Talk: 12:30 - 1 p.m.
Please join us for the opening reception of Imago Dei, a photography exhibit by Cindy McMillion, in collaboration with the attendees of St. Mary’s Wednesday morning community worship service. The exhibit will be viewable during regular worship hours through Palm Sunday, April 10.
"The photographs in the Imago Dei exhibit are inspired by the men and women who attend Wednesday morning worship and breakfast at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral. Each week these friends, many of whom are housing-insecure and face tremendous daily challenges, are encouraged to see the image of God in themselves and in others. When asked how they view God and where they see God’s reflection in everyday life, the responses are rich and varied. I have done my best to translate their words into photographs that honor their contributions and, I believe, expand our understanding of God." - Cindy McMillion
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 Online Discussions of "Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World"
beginning Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. CST
Connect with Episcopalians from the Great Middle of the United States - from North Dakota to Texas and from the Great Lakes to the Rockies - for a discussion of 'Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World' by Texas Tech professor Katharine Hayhoe.
The discussion will begin Monday, March 7, at 7 p.m. Central time and will continue monthly on April 4, May 2, June 6, and July 11.
Here is the link to register for the Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcuyhqjIpGtxpKe7Cx8TOYL2Toz9sNJZR
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 Verger Training at St. Mary's Cathedral
Sunday, April 3 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. at SMEC, 700 Poplar Ave. (Memphis)
This 1.5 hour training class is to review the qualifications and training for the ministry of Verger in the Episcopal Church. The class is for both experienced vergers and those that are considering becoming a verger. We will review best practices and share a few humorous stories as well. The class with be jointly led by Scott Blake, the canon verger for the cathedral, and Mark Henderson, Vergers Guild of the Episcopal. Training will include processionals, incense, leadership skills and special services of Easter. All attendees are encouraged to wear black cassocks and verger gowns as appropriate for a group picture before a wine and cheese reception at the end of the class.
For more information or to express interest, please contact Emily Draffen: edraffen@stmarysmemphis.org
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Announcements & Opportunities
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Lifelong Learning Opportunities offered by Virginia Theological Seminary
March 2 | May She Flourish: Strategies for Fighting Everyday Sexism
Panelists: The Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis & The Rt. Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley 3:00-4:00 p.m. (ET) via Zoom, $10
Everyday discrimination is recognized as one of the most pervasive problems affecting working women’s physical and psychological wellbeing, professional performance, and career perspectives. It can be defined as commonplace comments, attitudes, and practices – intentional or not – that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative racial, gender, sexual orientation slights and insults to a specific person or group. Most clergywomen report being an object of “everyday discrimination.” What are the best strategies to respond? This is the fifth in a series of six conversations for women in ministry grounded in research from Wellbeing at Work. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/VTSFlourish.
To view a complete list of all the Lifelong Learning opportunities currently offered by VTS, including on-demand courses, please click here:
https://tinyurl.com/VTSSpring2022.
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 Music Ministry Grant Opportunity
Deadline: June 30, 2022
St. James Music Press will award a grant to a church starting or revitalizing a choir program. The purpose of this grant is to support new music programs or established music ministries that are adding a new element by offering resources and professional support.
Elements awarded in the grant include:
- Complementary 1-Year Membership to St. James Music Press
- $1000 - To support ministry needs
- Quarterly program consultations with SJMP colleagues meant to help recipients maximize their SJMP membership, discuss program challenges, and celebrate/build upon program successes.
Funds are used at the discretion of the grant recipient and could include but are not limited to:
- New equipment
- Funding a retreat
- Instrument repair
- Changes to worship or rehearsal spaces
Applications must be submitted by June 30th, 2022. For complete details, visit: www.sjmp.com/grants.
St. James Music Press is an online church music publishing house that has been providing accessible scores and musical resources since 1992.
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 Now Hiring: Small Church Consultant
The Diocese of West Tennessee seeks to appoint a Mission Congregation Consultant to assess the resources and needs at each of the small congregations in the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee.
To view the job description and application instructions, please go. to https://tinyurl.com/SmallChurchConsultant.
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 Join the EDWTN fellowship group on Facebook!
Did you know there is a Facebook group where you can connect directly with fellow Episcopalians right here in West Tennessee? The Diocese of West Tennessee Facebook Fellowship Group welcomes you!
Click here to join: https://tinyurl.com/EDWTNFB.
If you are interested in being an Admin for the group, please contact Emily Austin: eaustin@episwtn.org
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