Sunday, August 13, Pentecost 10. The liturgical color is
green.
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The Episcopal Church in Utah just turned 150 years old this month. As we celebrate, we bring you a bit of history in each newsletter. Church of the Holy Spirit, Randlett, has been a part of the Episcopal Church in Utah over 120 years. This picture shows the church in 1920. Later it was moved across the Duchesne River to its current location to be more convenient for its members.
Photo from the Columbia University archives.
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Prayer from Sunday August 6th.
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An Evening With The Rev Brin Bon
By Laura Orcutt
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Be present. Be in the now. Be focused and conscientious of what you are doing." Sound advice given by Rev. Brin Bon during an enjoyable evening with women from around the diocese. With some light, healthy appetizers beforehand, the women welcomed a refreshing evening of listening, learning, sharing, and reflection. Twenty-two women from four different parishes, St. James', The Cathedral Church of St. Mark, St. Stephen's, St. Paul's, and from other faiths, gathered at St. James and warmly received Rev Brin Bon's wisdom on Food and Faith.
Rev. Brin asked the women to think of and share memories about food in their lives. She described beautifully and in great detail the story of her father and her sharing salami and pickle sandwiches while going fishing during her childhood. Women then discussed their connections of food with family, location, friends, people, atmosphere, and storytelling. Rev. Brin reminded the group to be mindful and intentional about eating and to ask what God is trying to give us through the experience. Slow down, pause, be more present, and connect to the food. In that moment, bring our whole selves to God. Take that moment to realize the presence of God in our lives. Just enjoy eating, not the moralistic aspects of it or what is right or wrong. Be present, be in the moment, be connected. Enjoy the now.
The evening's event was the kick off for the Episcopal Church Women's (ECW) Women's GO! series for the diocese for the upcoming year. Through this initiative we will provide several events intended to nourish and enrich lives. The upcoming events are still in the planning stage. There will be a full weekend event, "Love Heals," led by the Rev Becca Stevens of Thistle Farms at the ECCU, in November. January, we hope to have a panel discussion of Women of Faith Living in Community with Rep Rebecca Chavetz-Houck as one of the panel members, location to be determined. In 2018, The Rev. Mary Janda, Vicar, Stephens Church,
4615 S 3200 W
will lead a
Women of Three Faiths
panel discussion at St Stephens. We hope all women in our diocese will come to these events to be nurtured, connect with one another, and grow. May we grow in Christ's love this year.
Rev. Brin grew up in St James' parish before discerning her calling into ministry. From there, she spent time at St Paul's and St Mark's in preparation for seminary. She currently serves St. Michael's in Austin, Texas.
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For more information regarding the regional celebrations for the 150th Anniversary, please visit www.150yearsutah.org/events.
You can access the online RSVP form by clicking here.
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God and Human Suffering
Conversations on 21st Century Genetics
and Our Shared Future
Join with clergy, theologians, scientists and bioethicists for presentations and conversations about this thought provoking topic.
LOCATION: Episcopal Church Center of Utah (ECCU)
75 South 200 East, SLC UT 84111
Click here for details and registration information.
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St. Stephen's Annual
Italian Spaghetti and Pakistani Chicken Night
Join the people of St. Stephen's for fine food, lots of fun and good company. Auction and sales items will be available.
LOCATION: St. Stephens Episcopal Church
4615 South 3200 West, West Valley City
SUGGESTED DONATION:
Adults: $10.00 - Children (6-18) $6.00 - 5 and under Free.
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Resurrection Starts School Supply Drive
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School Supplies for students in need
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The people of The Church of the Resurrection, 1131 S Main Centerville, UT, have begun their annual school supply drive for the students of Washington Elementary, a Title 1 school in Bountiful. The church partners with the school in their reading programs and in faculty support. By the time school begins, they will have two truckloads of supplies to fill the cupboards of Washington Elementary in Bountiful. The principal will join them at worship in the fall as they ask God's blessing on her and the year ahead for students and teachers.
If you would like to contribute,
contact The Rev. Lyn Briggs at:
lynzbriggs@gmail.com
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Coming this Fall
The Education for Ministry (EfM) program invites participants into small mentored groups that provide a framework for understanding life and shaping actions while deepening Christian faith. Six to twelve participants in each group meet weekly over the course of 36 weeks annually. The entire four year program includes: year one Hebrew Bible; year two New Testament; year three Church History; year four Theology, Ethics and Interfaith Encounter. A major component of each weekly session is theological reflection. There will be two Salt Lake area groups, one at St. Stephen's and one downtown. Meeting days and times are forthcoming. If you have already started EfM or are thinking of joining, please contact one of the individuals listed below.
Carol Bolsover: StJudesCedarCity@gmail.com (Iron County)
Fran Crookston: crookstn@msn.com (Salt Lake County)
Marti Jones: mlj@burgoyne.com (Salt Lake County)
Phil Kinchington: Kinchington@msn.com (Northern Utah)
Don McShane: Don.McShane@gmail.com (Davis County)
The Rev. Susan Toone: susanktoone@gmail.com (Salt Lake County)
Join The Rev. Susan Toone for the EfM program:
Start Date: Monday September 11 (weekly meetings)
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: St. James' - 7486 Union Park Ave Midvale
Contact The Rev. Susan Toone if you are interested:
801-755-2935 / Email: susantoone@gmail.com
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Bishop Hayashi 's Summer Message
The Rt. Rev. Scott B. Hayashi offers a prayerful message for the Summer Season.
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Province VIII ECW Meeting
"Go Tell It On the Mountain"
All women of the diocese are invited to the Province VIII ECW Annual Meeting scheduled for August 25-27, 2017 at the Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Province VIII ECW President, Louise Aloy says "This is a time for us to gather as disciples of Christ, to share our ministries, and outreach programs whether on the parish, diocesan or province level."
Aloy's hope is that the meeting will inspire others to take on leadership roles as they learn more about how ECW works. The election of new officers will
be an important part of the weekend.
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Calendar Notes
A Benefit Concert for The INN Between (Hospice for the Homeless)
Family friendly concert includes dinner, music workshops, prize drawing, silent auction,and more.
DATE: Friday, August 25, 2017
:30 p.m. (Music starts at 8:00 p.m.)
PLACE: South Valley Unitarian, 6876 S Highland Dr
TICKETS: Go to: TIBHOSPICE.ORG - $20 in advance. Children 12 and under FREE.
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