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Sunday, December 10, Advent 2. The liturgical color is Purple.
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The Episcopal Church in Utah Celebrates 150 Years
As the Diocese of Utah celebrates its first 150 years of ministry, we look forward to the second 150 years. To recognize our heritage, we include at least one historical picture in each newsletter.
Today's historic photo is representative of the growth of the church in the 1950's. Above is the interior of the then new All Saints Church on Foothill Blvd. in Salt Lake City. The old nave is now the parish hall in the much expanded and remodeled All Saints.
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Bishop Hayashi 's Advent Message
Bishop Scott B. Hayashi shares a message for the holy season of Advent. As uncertainty abounds, he urges us to adhere closely to God and rise above the ongoing turmoil. He encourages reflection and prayer as we prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas.
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St. James' Hosts Final 150th Anniversary Celebration
On Saturday November 18th, St. James Church,
7486 Union Park Ave, Midvale, hosted the fifth and final 150th Anniversary celebration of the Episcopal Church in Utah. The event marked the culmination of the 'anniversary year'. The Rev. Terri Heyduk observed that "t
he celebration helped to strengthen relationships among the congregations in the 'central' re
gion and provided a forum for discussing a future vision for the ongoing legacy of the Episcopal Church in Utah".
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High School Happenings Retreat
All Saints Church hosted the
High School Happenings Retreat November 17-19th. Youth enjoyed lively small group discussions, fun and games, good food, and time for reflection and meditation. The weekend topped off with a big party to celebrate! A BIG Thank you to All Saints for hosting this awesome weekend!
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Episcopalians, Lutherans & Catholic Sing Together
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| ASM and San Rafael Catholic Church choir. |
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| Pastor Jim Locke and Fr.Raphael Murillo. |
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After Ascension St. Matthews (ASM) helped out San Rafael Catholic Church, Huntington, with their Thanksgiving Day Mass last year, the two groups decided that continued performances and fellowship would benefit both congregations, and a partnership was formed.
The choirs joined in
worship and song
on the evening of September 16 at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church in Salt Lake City. The joint choir will perform i
n the Carbon Community Christmas Concert (see details below) this Sunday. Pastor Jim Locke will again be the guest narrator at this much anticipated event. .
DATE:
Sunday December 10, 2017
TIME:
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
Price LDS North Stake Center
449 North 100 East In Price
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2017 Vigil # End Gun Violence
All are invited to a Taize service combined with a candlelight vigil on
Sunday, December 10, 7:00 p.m. at All Saints Church, 1710 Foothill Dr., SLC. The service is in remembrance of the 500,000 Americans killed or injured by guns in the five years since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Connecticut.
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An Invitation
Mexican Christmas Traditions
You are cordially invited to Iglesia Episcopal de San Esteban,
4615 S 3200 W, West Valley City, to hear The Most Rev. Carlos Touché-Porter (Bishop Carlos), from our companion diocese in Mexico, talk about Mexican Christmas traditions.
Enjoy homemade tamales and a children's piñata following the presentation.
DATE: Saturday, December 23, 2017
TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Iglesia Episcopal de San Esteban
RSVP: By Wednesday, December 20th:
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Shelton Honored for 25 Years of Service
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Stacy Shelton, CPA walks into a surprise party.
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Staff gathers to honor Stacy's 25 years of service.
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On November 15th diocesan staff gathered for a surprise luncheon to celebrate Stacy Shelton's 25 years with the diocese. Those gathered broke into a rendition of
"She's a Jolly Good Fellow"
as Stacy entered the room totally unaware of the event. Bishop Hayashi acknowledged Stacy's valuable contributions and noted that, as a meticulous and knowledgeable CPA, the diocese has greatly benefited from here institutional knowledge and expertise. Thank you, Stacy, and Congratulations!
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Christmas at St. Mark's Tower and St. Mark's Millcreek
Diocesan staff is collecting Christmas gifts for the residents of St. Mark's Tower and St. Mark's Millcreek,
federally subsidized apartments owned by the Episcopal Management Corporation. The residences provide physically disabled and low income seniors 62 and older affordable housing in a comfortable, spiritually uplifting setting.
If you would like to contribute, please contact Monica by December 15th:
mdaly@episcopal-ut.org or 801-322-4131.
Gifts Suggestions
Clothing Items:
Mittens/gloves of all kinds, socks, scarves, hats,
small blankets.
Money Donations:
Rev. Susan Toone, Chaplain, will use money donations to purchase
Smith gift cards for residents.
Your Time
: Join us at the Tower on December 18th at 10:00
a.m. to visit with the residents.
Business Donations:
Many businesses generously donate items during
the Christmas season. If you want to arrange a
donation from a business, see Monica for a
Thank You/Tax ID form.
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Calendar Notes
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2017 Vigil to #EndGunViolence
A Taize service combined with a candlelight vigil to remember the half a million American killed or injured by guns in the five years since the Sandy Hook elementary school shootings.
DATE: Sunday, December 10th
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: All Saints Church, 1710 Foothill Dr., SLC, UT
Ice Skating Party for Jr/Sr High Youth
Ice skating under the Christmas lights at the Gallivan Skating Rink. Pizza will be served.
DATE: Sunday, December 10th
TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: Gallivan Skating Rink, 239 Main, SLC, UT
DONATION: $5 suggested.
CONTACT: Karen Gleeson at: kgleeson@episcopal-ut.org 0r 801-322-4131
The staff at Crossroads reminds us how we can help our neighbors in need during this holiday season:
DONATE FOOD ITEMS: Turkeys, Stuffing, Canned Cranberries & Sweet Potatoes, Non-Perishable Foods, Diapers, Infant Formula, Shampoo, Soap and Lotions.
DROP OFF: 9
:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at Crossroads Urban Center: 347 S 400 E. or at their newly opened second location on 358 W. Indiana Ave., SLC (This location is open on Mondays, Tuesdays,Thursdays only).
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Fall Retreat on the Shores of Lake Como, Italy
The Rev. Roger Williams, an Anglican Priest at the English speaking Church of the Ascension, Cadenabbia, Lake Como, Italy forwarded, some information about a Retreat
being held at his church in October 2018. The theme is "Peaks, shallows and deeps" Lakeside reflections on Christian Discipleship today".
Rev. Williams notes that many Americans visit the area and the Church of the Ascension. He invites you to consider attending the Retreat. You can read more about the event by
clicking this link
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