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The Episcopal Diocese of Utah
Fifth December Edition
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah newsletter! In the midst of our holiday season, we are delighted to bring you a compilation of messages, events, and updates that reflect our community's joy and reverence for the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We encourage you to send services, community events, or important updates to the Communications Assistant for Mission and Ministry, David Skorut, by clicking here so we can help you promote them!
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Christmas Eve at The Cathedral Church at St. Marks
Relive the festive Christmas Eve Eucharist from the historic Cathedral Church of St. Mark during this Christmas season. The Christmas season lasts until Epiphany on January 6th, even if it has disappeared from our malls and big box stores. Join Bishop Phyllis Spiegel and Cathedral Dean Tyler Doherty as we present excerpts from the glory of Christmas as celebrated in the midnight mass.
| Click the image above to watch the midnight service at The Cathedral Church of St. Mark's on Christmas Eve | Christmas Season Message from Bishop Phyllis Spiegel |  | |
Click the play button to watch the video message from Bishop Phyllis Spiegel. Para español, seleccione la opción en CC (Closed Captioning).
In her Christmas message, Bishop Phyllis Spiegel calls upon us to pause amidst our busy lives to reflect deeper on the essence of the Christmas story: the plight of a mother compelled to seek shelter in dire circumstances. In the midst of our own festive celebrations, turn your gaze again to Bethlehem, where today we see an unfortunate scarcity persist. This very city, the birthplace of the Prince of Peace, bears witness to hunger, thirst, war, and again forces children to search for a place to rest their weary heads.
As we embrace the joy of the Christ-child's arrival, let us remember that our faith teaches us that suffering and joy are intricately interwoven. When one among us suffers, the collective soul of humanity bears that burden. Within each of us resides the radiant light of Christ. By the same token, when we experience the light of Christ's love and joy, it is incumbent upon us to share that message from candle-to-candle.
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Bishop Spiegel Appeared on Sunday Edition with Boyd Matheson on KSL 5 Last Weekend | |
Click the image to see Bishop's message, which happens at 14:42, following a segment with the newly appointed Young Women General President the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | Last week, Bishop Phyllis Spiegel appeared on KSL TV’s esteemed Sunday Edition program, hosted by Boyd Matheson. In her appearance, Bishop Spiegel offered her insights into our transition from Advent to Christmas as Episcopalians. Her insightful talk highlighted the contrasting joy of the festive period with the ongoing strife in the birthplace of Christ. This meaningful segment aired last Sunday and set a thoughtful prelude to the Tabernacle Choir broadcast on Channel Five. We are proud of Bishop Spiegel’s impactful representation of our Diocese and her message of peace and reflection during this significant time of the year. | |
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Do you love singing camp songs? Please join us in spreading songs of joy to others!
Youth in Grades 5 and higher are invited to join together to serve soup and sing camp songs at St. Mark's Towers. This is such a fun outreach if you're looking for volunteer hours. St. Mark's Towers is one of several outreach ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah. This community consists of low income individuals who live independently in their own apartments and are widely diverse in culture and faith. Many individuals are without family, live at a distance from their families. Please RSVP and contact Karen with any questions, kgleeson@episcopal-ut.org or 801-349-0336
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Date: Friday, January 12th
Time: 4:30 to 6:00
Address: St. Mark's Towers, 650 South 300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
| RSVP to kgleeson@episcopal-ut.org | |
All Saints Church, Salt Lake City - “Putting Faith Into Practice" | |
Camp Tuttle a Winter Wonderland
Summer Not too Far in the Distance
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As we close out the year, turn your eyes toward the peaceful wintery scenes going on at Camp Tuttle. Although the trees and structures are covered in thick sheets of snow and ice, we look toward the summer, eagerly planning activities for our youth and ministries.
You may make a final contribution to this year's Camp Tuttle Annual Giving Campaign! Help us sustain camp ministries by making a contribution. Checks can be made payable to the Administrative Support Fund and mailed to the Episcopal Diocese of Utah at 75 E 200 S, SLC UT 84111, or click here to make a secure online donation.
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Diocesan Convention Location Set for St. James Episcopal Church in Midvale
Website Coming Soon with Speakers and Schedule
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Image credit: Jacob Boomsma | |
Save the dates for the Diocesan Convention on April 19-20, 2024, and a Pre-Convention meeting via Zoom on March 16, 2024, from 10:00 to noon. We're excited to bring you a series of spiritually engaging speakers with informative breakout sessions at St. James Episcopal Church at 7486 Union Park Ave, Midvale, UT 84047.
The Pre-Convention will focus on explaining resolutions, providing electronic voting instructions, introducing candidates, and sharing other important information. Additionally, Zoom elections for Regional Representatives for the Salt Lake and Eastern/Southeastern regions will take place just before the Pre-Convention, with more details to follow.
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Thank you for taking the time to engage with our newsletter. Your continued involvement and support are what make our community so special, and we wish you a blessed and joyful holiday season!
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