Episcopal Diocese of Utah
September Newsletter
First Edition
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September 6, 2018
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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CELEBRATING OVER 150 YEARS IN
THE DIOCESE OF UTAH
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As we enter our 151st year, we continue to reflect on our history. This photo of a packed room of All Saints parishioners was taken in the fall of 1951. All Saints did not have a church building to meet in until 1955. Before that, they met in such places as a hall at Fort Douglas, a restaurant, a garage and a basement.
As the season changes and we return to our regular church schedule, let us be grateful for the buildings and parish halls we have to meet in, but also remember that church can be anywhere that there are faithful people.
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The Rev. Canon Mary June Nestler Commissioned as Course Director at St. George's College in Jerusalem
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On Sunday. September 2nd, The Rev. Canon Mary June Nestler was commissioned as the new Course Director for Religious Studies at St. George's college.
The Holy Eucharist and commissioning took place at St. George Cathedral in Jerusalem.
Bishop Scott B. Hayashi and Craig Wirth were present at the service. Archbishop Suheil Dawani celebrated the service and commissioned The Rev. Canon Nestler to her new responsibilities. The Archbishop invited Bishop Hayashi to concelebrate with him, which he says he was honored to do.
The service was well attended by students, visitors and local residents.The Very Rev. Hosam Naoum, Dean of the Cathedral was gracious to let Craig video the service.
Following the service there was a reception and then Mary June+ went to work coordinating details, getting to know the new students and welcoming visitors to St. George's.
The diocese's prayers are with Canon Nestler for success in her new position.
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Bishop's End of Summer Message
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Bishop Scott B. Hayashi offers a message to the diocese as summer winds down.
He provides a recap of General Convention and expresses his excitement over the readmission of Cuba as a diocese into The Episcopal Church. You can watch the full message on the diocesan YouTube channel here:
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Bishop Scott B. Hayashi's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
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The Rt. Rev. Scott B. Hayashi traveled to Jerusalem for the commissioning of The Rev. Canon Mary June Nestler, but also to complete a pilgrimage.
More details about his experience, as well as photos from his journey, will be included in the second edition of the September diocesan newsletter.
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The Rev. Canon Steve Andersen Leads Blessing on New
INN Between Facility
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On Friday, August 17th, 2018, The INN Between opened a new facility at 1216 East 1300 South in Salt Lake City. The Rev. Canon Steve Anderson led the blessing of the new hospice center for homeless and was followed by
the Imam, the Rabbi, the Unitarian pastor, Latter-day Saint bishop and Catholic priest.
The Rev. Canon Andersen has been a vital support to The INN Between, offering multiple funeral services at their first location. The INN Between hospice facilities are the first of their kind. Their mission is to provide a place of dignity and loving care for homeless individuals in their final days.
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Diocese Mourns the Passing of The Rev. Herb Buckley
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The Rev. Herb Buckley passed away on August 22nd, 2018. He had recently been diagnosed with cancer.
He served the diocese as vicar at St. Michael's in Brigham City from 1989 to 1992. To read his obituary, please click
here.
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Diocesan Fall Youth Event
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The Diocesan Fall Youth Event at Camp Tuttle will be a fun-filled weekend in the mountains to celebrate the new season with love and faith. There will be a Halloween party and pumpkin decorating. Please bring a small pumpkin to decorate, and a costume. No weapons or scary costumes, please.
Who:
Junior and Senior High Youth (Grades 6-12)
Where:
Camp Tuttle, Big Cottonwood Cyn
Date:
Friday, October 5th, 7:00PM to Sunday, October 7th, 2:00PM
Cost:
$65 per participant until October 1st. After that date, the registration cost is $75.
For questions or scholarship requests, please contact Karen Gleeson, Youth Coordinator:
kgleeson@episcopal-ut.org
or (801) 322-4131
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A meditative, music-filled evening liturgy with songs from Taize scripture and time for silence and prayer. All are welcome!
Location:
All Saints Episcopal Church,
1710 Foothill Drive in Salt Lake City
Date:
September 9th @ 7PM
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The Diocesan Book Group invites you to join them each Monday for fellowship and stimulating discussions
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The book for this month is:
Paul: A Biography
by N. T. Wright
The next book will be the Book of Romans in the NT.
DATE:
Every Monday
TIME:
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
PLACE:
Episcopal Church Center of Utah
75 S, 200 E in Salt Lake City, 84111
For more information please contact
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