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Winter Convocation
February 1-2, 2019
Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center



The  Episcopal 
Diocese  of  Ohio
DIOCESAN EVENTS
The Bishop's Episcopal Address
Read the Bishop's Episcopal Address and Sermon given at Convention Eucharist on November 9 at Trinity Cathedral.
The Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival
The 56th presentations of The Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival in Cleveland will be held on Saturday, December 29 at Trinity Cathedral.  Presentations will be held at 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Both presentations will have an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter for the deaf community. There are still open spaces for performers, support staff, and choir.  For more information, call 216.771.3630 ext. 392, visit www.boarsheadcleveland.org or the Facebook page, or email boarsheadfestival@hotmail.com .
2018 Advent Meditations
The 2018 Advent Meditations are now available to download. This year's devotions encourage reflection and action, and build upon   Bishop Michael Curry's Way of Love and its seven rule-of-life practices. They open us to a practice of evangelism that is authentic to Episcopal spirituality, and perhaps different than what you might imagine. What better way to prepare for Christ's continual coming into our lives and world than by seeking and celebrating God's loving and active presence in the lives of all people? Note: These devotions were first released by The Episcopal Church as the "30 Days of Evangelism" developed by Becky Zartman and Patricia Lyons.
Commission for Racial Understanding Resources
The Commission for Racial Understanding (CRU) has released their
PARISH EVENTS
Caregiving & Caring for the Caregiver
St. Martin's, Chagrin Falls is hosting a speaker series, Caregiving & Caring for the Caregiver, Wednesday nights at 6:15 p.m. The evening will begin with a light dinner, followed by a guest speaker, and then a Q&A discussion. On November 28 the speaker will be Lynn Hermensky, BS, Community Health Education Provider Relations Manager. The discussion will be on Hospice of the Western Reserve Being a Caregiver: Steadfast or Stressed: Learn how planning ahead, using relaxation techniques and taking advantage of supportive services allow caregivers to experience the positive aspects of caregiving. On December 5 the speaker will be Chaplains & Clergy as they lead a colloquium on The Role of Chaplains, Clergy and Spiritual Ministers in Caregiving .
Christmas Tea
St. John's, Cuyahoga Falls is hosting a Christmas Tea on December 2 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. There will be cookies, sandwiches, and scones with clotted cream. The tea will also include a holiday hat contest and live music. Tickets are $12.00. To purchase tickets call 330.983.4017 .
Grief and Loss Sessions
St. Christopher's by-the-River, Gates Mills is offering Grief and Loss sessions on December 6,  13, and  20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. These sessions will offer the opportunity to learn about different kinds of loss, different grief responses, the effects of loss and grief, and about grief as a process of healing. All are welcome. To register, call the parish office at 440.423.4451. There will also be a 'Blue Christmas' Service of Remembrance and Healing on Saturday, December 22 at 5:00 p.m .
Christmas Tea
The Medina County Historical Society will host a Christmas Tea on December 8 at St. Paul's, Medina. The St. Nicholas Tea Shop will open at 11:30 a.m. and the tea, hosted by the Ladies of St. Paul's, will begin at 12:30 p.m. Call Mary Jane Brewer at 330.722.1386 for tickets. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children. Prepaid reservations are required. There will be live entertainment and door prizes .
Bake Sale
St. Timothy's, Macedonia will hold its 30th annual Holiday cookie, bakery, and nut sale on Saturday, December 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Most cookies are sold by the dozen but other options will be available. Our Whole Cashew and Deluxe Mixed Nuts are sold by 1 pound bags.
Christmas Celebration
Christ Church, Huron is hosting their 3rd Annual Christmas Celebration on December 8 at 7:00 p.m. The service will include the Huron High School Troubadour Choir, Christ Church Christian Puppets, Wee Care Daycare Children's Choir, and more .
Advent Lessons & Carols
St. Paul's, Cleveland Heights will present a service of Advent Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 9. Enjoy a handbell prelude beginning at 4:30 p.m., the candlelight procession at 5:00 p.m., the reading of scripture interspersed with anthems and hymns, and a carillon recital following the service. St. Paul's clergy will co-officiate. Music will be led by St. Paul's senior, youth and children's choirs. This year the lessons will be read by members of the 2018 Class of Leadership Cleveland, including: Fran Bisselle, Head of School, Hathaway Brown; Mike Malley, Chairman, Malley's Chocolates; Kay Ridolfi, Senior Vice President, The Cleveland Foundation; Tom McNair, Executive Director, Ohio City, Inc. All are welcome. Call 216.932.5815 for more information.
"God With Us" Concert
Advent, Westlake is presenting "God With Us," a concert by Dan Schutte on Friday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. Dan is the composer of songs we know and love; songs that have brought joy and comfort to our hearts such as, "Be Not Afraid," "Here I Am, Lord," "City of God," "These Alone Are Enough For Me," and many more. Come for an evening of beautiful music, advent reflection, and fellowship. Tickets are $10.00 per person. Contact Darlene Khoury for more information at 440.871.6685 or dkhoury@theelms.org .
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