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Saturday, May 31, 2014

Memorial Day, Isla Vista, #yesallwomen, Pope visits the Holy Land, How to do a wedding in CT and other resources . . .




Here are some items of note from around the Church and the headlines this week. Much of social media has been taken up with conversation on the shootings in Isla Vista and gender in America. I have included a variety of perspectives on this issue and the Twitter campaign of #yesallwomen that came out of it. A reminder that inclusion of an item here does not equal endorsement of that particular viewpoint. I have found much food for thought in variety of perspectives and what an explosive issues gender and violence are in America.

News and Items from around the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion
Retired Bishops Speak
Bishop Dan's Blog: REVERENCE FOR GOD & RESPECT FOR OTHERS: DISCERNING GOOD AND BAD RELIGION 
Retired New York Vicar Bishop Don Taylor dies at 77
Retired Bishop Daniel L. Swenson dies
One pastor, two faith traditions
Dallas Bishop James Stanton: A legacy of strength and inspiration
 
African, North American bishops claim ‘foundational call as reconcilers’ 
Welby joins calls for protection of Pakistan’s Christians
 
Memorial Day & Veterans
10 Life Lessons From A Navy Seal. I Will Always Remember #4.
Baltimore Sun - Today is not Veterans Day
Daily Meditation: Memorial Day
Clergy Confidential: Please don't thank me on Memorial Day
Washington National Cathedral's 'Blessing Of The Bikes' Welcomes Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Riders
 
 
Various items related to and perspectives on the shooting in Isla Vista and the #YesAllWomen campaign 
Santa Barbara: ‘Resilience in the face of violence’
Sermon from St. Michael’s, Isla Vista, CA | The Episcopal Peace Fellowship 
Elliot Rodger’s half-white male privilege - Salon.com
Misogyny, #yesallwomen, and the role of the church | The Christian Century
I’m not an idiot — Medium
Misogyny, #yesallwomen, and the role of the church | The Christian Century
#YesAllWomen in the wake of Elliot Rodger: Why it’s so hard for men to recognize misogyny.
Rape Culture And The Myth of ‘The Random Psycho’ | PeaceBang
Hydrate Your Soul — Reflecting on the Killings in Isla Vista
Not all men: How discussing women’s issues gets derailed.
The Power of #YesAllWomen : The New Yorker
How We Teach Our Kids That Women Are Liars | Role Reboot 
The Ten Most Asinine Things About #YesAllWomen
Masculinity and Mass Violence | Sexuality/Gender | Religion Dispatches
 
 
Ecumenism & Pope's visit to Holy Land
For women priests, a moment of justice – and excommunication | Al Jazeera America
The Pope and Peace in the Middle East: We Are All Francis Now
Pope Francis Prays At Bethlehem, Wall Between Israel And 'State Of Palestine', Calls For Middle East Peace (PHOTO)
Pope Francis delivers blockbuster day in Middle East - World - The Boston Globe
Pope Francis, Patriarch Bartholomew Pray In Holy Sepulcher Church
BBC News - Pope urges end to "unacceptable" Israeli-Palestinian conflict
5 Things To Watch For During Pope's Mideast Trip

 
Parenting & Ministry with Kids/Youth
Dads who do chores raise daughters who aspire to high-paying careers - The Globe and Mail
Kate DiCamillo's Picks For Summer Treehouse Reading : NPR
33 Activities Under $10 That Will Keep Your Kids Busy All Summer
 
Transitions & other Congregational Resources
Dig In: 10 Ways to Find Your Feet in a New Place
Free to Discern | Trusted consultants for your congregation 
any day a beautiful change: A Mary Carol
The Lasting Supper | Help Yourself!
Leadership in Anxious Times: Six Lessons for the Church
 
Power Point on Officiating at Weddings in CT (from Bp. Ahrens)
 Officiating at the Celebration and Blessing 2014 color.ppt - Google Drive
 
Women in Ministry
 Sarah Heath: I Am a Pastor on Vimeo
 
Continuing Education
Faith & Work Initiative
Bexley Seabury Sponors Free Online Class with New York Times Bestselling Author Albert Cutie
 
Inspiration
Where Heaven and Earth Come Closer - NYTimes.com
 Graduate of the Year - NYTimes.com




11 must-see TED Talks | Playlist | TED.com
Kitra Cahana: A glimpse of life on the road | Talk Video | TED.com











Saturday, May 10, 2014

Desmond Tutu, Nigeria, Education Opportunities, Parenting, Children in Worship and other links . . .



Here are some more links from around the web this week, in no particular order . . .
 
Items from around the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion
 http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2014/05/05/mississippi-diocese-elects-brian-r-seage-as-bishop-coadjutor/
http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2014/05/03/maryland-diocese-elects-heather-cook-as-bishop-suffragan/
http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2014/05/05/former-new-hampshire-bishop-gene-robinson-and-partner-divorce/
 Public Affairs - From The PB
 
http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2014/05/09/primates-unite-in-outrage-prayer-for-schoolgirls-kidnapped-in-nigeria/
BBC World Service - Outlook, Desmond Tutu: Family and Forgiveness
Archbishop Desmond Tutu Awesomely Calls Out Religious Leaders Who Won't Ordain Women
http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2014/05/08/2014-standing-committee-bulletin-day-1-2/
 2014 Anglican Communion Standing Committee bulletin day 3
Dr Rowan Williams lives below the line for Christian Aid 
Dr Rowan Williams: Redistributing power is crucial to tackle violence and poverty
All we like sheep...: The Church of England's Personality Test Disorder
 Archbishop Justin's sermon at service to mark 20 years of women…
 
 
Continuing and Adult Education Opportunities
 Anglican Catholic Society Moves Conference to Canada, Engages 21st Century Priestly Ministry | Society of Catholic Priests - North American Province
 Introducing the Book of Common Prayer with Tom Ferguson - YouTube
https://messages.yale.edu/messages/attachments/w3_107152_YMI_Summer_Study_Flyer.pdf
News & Events | Hartford Seminary
 
Reflections on Ministry/Church in the 21st Century
Heaven Help Us: The Public Prayer Debate
Eight Reasons It’s Easier Not to Attend Church Today - ThomRainer.com
Reverend Winnie Varghese: Opening Up the Church - The Daily Beast
Jesus the Snarky? | MaryAnn McKibben Dana
Mother's Day Procolamation, Julia Ward Howe
Seeds of Hope: the power of belonging | NNE
Deeper Level by Kaze Gadway | kazegadway
What Gene Robinson's Divorce Teaches Us About Marriage
Costly Reconciliation | The Living Church
What I Learned About Being Wealthy By Going Broke | OnFaith 
The Most Stunning Stained Glass Windows In The World (PHOTOS)
thatjeffcarter was here: Don’t Let this Psalm End
Beware of Pope Francis | OnFaith
What makes a clergy group work? | The Christian Century
 John Cleary interview: Miroslav Volf - Special Broadcasts - ABC Radio National (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
 The Rabbis | Trusted consultants for your congregation
 
Resources for Ministry
 Episcopal Church Foundation Vital Practices - Vestry Papers - Finance and Administration - Pledging: Should Clergy Know?
 ISSUU - Leadership & Theology Catalog by United Methodist Publishing House-Cokesbury
Elizabeth Gilbert: Success, failure and the drive to keep creating | Talk Video | TED.com
An article to help churches with a young pastor
 
Parenting
Tips for raising well-rounded girls in a princess dominated world | PBS NewsHour
http://www.christianitytoday.com/amyjuliabecker/2014/may/epd.html
When College Isn’t in the Cards - NYTimes.com
Can We Please Tone Down Mother's Day This Year?
10 Ways Society Can Close the Confidence Gap
Do Our Kids Get Off Too Easy? - NYTimes.com
Sara I Writes: On bringing all of yourself to church

 
Self-Care/Mental Health 
 BBC News - Constant arguing 'increases premature death risk'
Learning A New Skill Works Best To Keep Your Brain Sharp : Shots - Health News : NPR
 
A variety of resources on Children and Worship
Handbook for Multisensory Worship (Vol. 2): Kim Miller: 9780687052035: Amazon.com: Books
Amazon.com: Liturgy for the Whole Church: Multigenerational Resources for Worship eBook: Susan K. Bock: Books
Balance Between Extroverted & Introverted Church : St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
The Rite Place | Cokesbury
Children at Worship: Congregations in Bloom: Caroline S. Fairless: 9780898693263: Amazon.com: Books

In case anyone ever tries to stop a wedding you are officiating at, you can be prepared . . .
How to stop a wedding: Two methods.