Misinformation, disinformation, fake news: Why do we care? |
As Christians, we are not called to a life of half-truths and deception. We are called to follow a God who is “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6).
The Prayer Book also teaches that among our duties to our neighbors is “to be honest and fair in our dealings” and to “speak truth, and not mislead others by our silence.” (pg. 848) Let us therefore examine our own conduct to limit the spread of deceitful information and call upon our leaders to work towards the same.
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Sewanee to host ecological conference on hope |
The Center for Religion and Environment at the University of the South will host a virtual conference to be held Oct. 23–24, 2020, beginning at 7 p.m. Entitled “Deep Green Faith: Earth-Hearted Hope Amid Crisis,” the event will feature the Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas as keynote speaker.
The event will explore the question: What grounds for hope, faith, and perseverance might we find to sustain us during this troubling period, when an accelerating climate crisis, together with a global pandemic and renewed challenges to racial justice in the U.S. have left many engulfed in what’s been called “a tsunami of sadness”?
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Exploring the Spirit - Discovering the Words |
Does poetic religious imagery move you?Have you wanted to have a master class with a poet or writer? Would you like to learn where to begin to write on a religious theme?
Sandscrest Retreat & Conference Center can provide an opportunity for you on October 24, when West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman presents an online workshop, Exploring the Spirit - Discovering the Words. The two-part workshop will begin with a 10 a.m. presentation entitled “Religious Poetry in the Modern Era”. This will be followed by an 11 a.m. Virtual Writing Workshop Marc has titled, “Mapping Your Spiritual Place” There will be abundant Questions and Answer time.
There is no fee for this online workshop. Registration is limited. To register for the workshop, send an email to director@Sandscrest.org to which the Zoom link will be sent.
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Hunger for Justice Conference |
Elections don’t mark the end, for us – they mark a new beginning. At the local, state, and national level, we will have new opportunities and new hurdles after the November 3 election results. Pastors, deacons, and other congregational leaders are invited to join a two hour conference to engage in theological reflection of the election and begin to plan how we will proclaim God’s justice to a hungry world. Event will feature theological, policy and election experts share their thoughts as well as time for individuals to discuss in small groups.Free. Register at www.hungernetohio.com/summit
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Stepping Up to Supervision |
Join church organization expert Susan Beaumont for a six-week course to learn practical skills and tools for supervising the work of others.
Mondays online from 10 am to noon, November 9-December 14 for lecture, breakouts, and Q&A.
Are you stepping into unfamiliar territory where you must supervise others, or have you been supervising for some time without a clear understanding of what you’re going? Supervision, especially in a faith-based environment, requires learning new skills -- probably skills you did not learn in seminary! Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stepping-up-to-supervision-tickets-123180055863
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Inner Community, Outer World |
October 16-17
Transfiguration Spirituality Center
In this time of stress in our communities, we need to find ways to heal ourselves and the world. Catherine Meeks shares her deep faith by helping us all name where we are in need of healing, and gives us insight into our journey to relate to the world. This opportunity is not to be missed!
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Becoming Beloved Community |
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Follow the latest news and events related to The Episcopal Church's work on Becoming Beloved Community here in our diocese at http://dsobeloved.org.
Click here to subscribe to the Becoming Beloved Community newsletter
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Connecting with our cathedral |
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Music Live at Lunch
Music Live at Lunch, Christ Church Cathedral's weekly concert series, will feature the performers listed below in October. Currently these free concerts are being live streamed via Facebook on Tuesdays at 12:10 p.m.
October 20: Michael Barnes (percussion), Stella O'Neill (keyboard)
October 27: Danielle Hundley (flute)
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Songs for All Hallow's Eve |
Friday, October 23, 7 p.m.
Slavic Voices presents a program of beloved music for voice and piano by Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky, including Pictures at an Exhibition, Songs and Dances of Death, and Song of the Flea. Ben Flanders, voice; Michael Delfín, piano. Currently, this event is to be live streamed. We will announce closer to the performance date if limited in-person attendance will be available.
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*In Response to COVID-19
All programming is subject to change due to pandemic-related restrictions. Whenever possible, we will offer services and concerts via live stream if in-person gatherings are not permitted. Please check the cathedral website (cincinnaticathedral.com) for updates throughout the season.
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Christ Church Cathedral is located at 318 E 4th Street in downtown Cincinnati. For more information, news and events, visit cincinnaticathedral.com. |
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Want to stay up to date with everything that is happening at Christ Church Cathedral? Check out the Weekly GPS, an e-newsletter sent out every Friday that includes all the upcoming (virtual) offerings at the cathedral. |
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Connecting with The Episcopal Church |
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Support efforts to stop violence against Indigenous Women |
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The Episcopal Church honors and recognizes the unique contributions Indigenous peoples have made to the United States. We have endorsed a bipartisan resolution sponsored by Congresswoman Torres (D-CA) which supports the official designation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day to replace Columbus Day as a federal holiday. We continue to support Indigenous people by advocating for the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019.
The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013 was an important piece of legislation in addressing violence against Indigenous women. The legislation gave tribal courts the authority to exercise jurisdiction over non-Indigenous domestic violence offenders on tribal lands. The program has so far proven successful, with tribal authorities now able to prosecute offenders who previously faced no consequences for their crimes. However, shortfalls in the program have become evident: tribal authorities remain unable to prosecute non-Indigenous perpetrators of sexual violence, child abuse, stalking, trafficking, or assaults against law enforcement. Additionally, Alaska Native tribes were not included in the VAWA 2013 reauthorization. Act now to make sure these shortfalls are addressed!
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80% of American Indian and Alaska Native women experience intimate partner violence, sexual violence, or stalking in their lifetimes.
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96% of Indigenous women who are victims of sexual violence experienced violence at the hands of a non-Indigenous perpetrator.
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85 non-Indigenous defendants account for 378 prior contacts with tribal police before their tribe implemented Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction under the 2013 VAWA reauthorization.
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The Department of Justice asserted in a 2011 letter that “the current jurisdictional framework has left many serious acts of domestic violence and dating violence [against Indigenous women] unprosecuted and unpunished.”
The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019, passed by the House in April 2019, would rectify some of these shortfalls like improving the response to cases of domestic, dating, and sexual violence against Indigenous women and including Alaska Native tribes. In the Senate, two VAWA reauthorization bills have been introduced:
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S.2843, from Sen. Dianne Feinstein (CA), which closely mirrors the House bill
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S. 2920, from Sen. Joni Ernst (IA), which diverges on several provisions and is missing crucial protections for tribes.
Write your senators today and urge them to protect Indigenous women through passing a VAWA reauthorization that will:
- Protect Indigenous victims of sexual assault and keep Indigenous children safe from violence by expanding tribal jurisdiction over non-Indigenous perpetrators
- Include Alaska Native tribes
- Promote tribal access to federal criminal databases
- Improve coordination and response rates across multiple jurisdictions
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