Convocation Newsletter
June 2019
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A Newsletter for Members and Friends of the Convocation of
Episcopal Churches in Europe
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This is a monthly convocational newsletter.
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Stéphanie Burette to be ordained Deacon on June 29, and then heads to St. George's College and Cathedral in Jerusalem.
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God willing,
the Rt. Rev. Mark D.W. Edington
will ordain
Stéphanie Burette
a transitional deacon on:
Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
American Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Paris
(Clergy:
Red
Stoles)
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Dr. Stéphanie Burette has completed her Master of Divinity degree at Yale Divinity School in conjunction with Berkeley Divinity School’s Diploma of Anglican Studies and ministry formation program. She is a candidate for holy orders from the Convocation of American Churches in Europe. A member of the American Cathedral in Paris, she completed master’s and doctoral degrees from the Sorbonne Nouvelle, and was a school teacher in France before coming to Yale.
In April it was announced that Stéphanie received an appointment as the Porter Fellow at St George’s College for the 2019-20 academic year. She will be working with pilgrimage groups and others, as well as contributing to the life of St George’s Cathedral and to the Jerusalem Peacebuilders (JPB) organization.
The Porter Fellowship was established at Berkeley Divinity School through the generosity of the
H. Boone and Violet M. Porter Charitable Foundation
to enable a recent graduate to spend time in Jerusalem and contribute to, as well as learn from, the work of partner organizations there. Fellows contribute variously to teaching, worship, research, administration, and logistics at St George’s College according to the present needs of the institution and the skills of the particular fellow.
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Upcoming Convocation Events
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- June 27-29: COMB Meeting in Strasbourg
- June 29: Ordination of Stephanie Burette - Cathedral in Paris 11h00
- September 12-14: CAECG Meeting in Stuttgart, Germany
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- October 13: Visitation at All Saints in Waterloo.
- October 22-24: COMB Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland
- November 14: "Mission Ensemble" Meeting, Brussels, Belgium
Looking toward 2020
- May 1-3: "Mission Festival" - Augsburg Germany
- October 22-25: 2020 Convocation Convention
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Education for Ministry (EFM)
is a unique four-year distance learning program for adult Christian Formation through theological education and reflection, based upon small group study and practice offered by the Beecken Center of the
School of Theology at the University of the South,
Sewanee TN, USA.
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Students sign up for one year at a time to participate in the four-year program which covers basic theological education in The Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Church History, Christian Theology and Theological Reflection.
The European Online group
, now in its fifth year, is currently taking enrollments for new participants to join the group for the 2019-20 academic year which begins in September 2019.
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Join us
for a weekend of fun, fellowship and fundamentals.
of Youth Ministry...
- Hands on tips & techniques
- Relationships & Behavioral Management
- Our spiritual walks -Meditation
- Worship
Santa Maria a Ferrano Retreat Center
50060 Diacceto-Pelago (Florence) Italy
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Juniors Across Europe (JAE)
was hosted this year by All Saints' Church in Waterloo, Belgium, over Ascension Day Weekend.
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Youth Across Europe (YAE)
was hosted this year by the Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury in Wiesbaden, Germany, over the Ascension Day Weekend.
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2019 Annual Convocation Convention
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and take place at the Château de Bossey
The Convention will be held at the Château de Bossey, which is near Céligny in a lovely location overlooking Lake Léman (Lake Geneva) and the Alps. It is the home of the Ecumenical Institute of the World Council of Churches which offers ecumenical studies to students from around the world. As well as enjoying the beautiful location, it will also give us an opportunity to interact with the students, especially during lunch. There is also ample parking.
For further information see the Convention
webpage
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Interim Rector appointed in Munich
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The Rev. Allan Sandlin joined the people of the
Church of the Ascension in Munich
as Interim Rector in April 2019. A native of the Southwestern United States, he has served as a priest in Georgia, Maine and from 1999-2007 was Rector of the Anglican-Episcopal Church of Christ the King in Frankfurt. For the past few years he has focused on interim ministry and enjoys connecting with congregations as they move through the challenges and joys of transition. He also teaches liturgy in the Anglican Studies program at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology.
Fr. Sandlin is married to Gretchen Nagy, an Atlanta/Cologne attorney. Their son, Thomas, and his wife, Alex, live and work in Amsterdam and daughter, Lizzy, is an urban planner in Atlanta.
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On a personal note: he believes there will never be a band to equal the Beatles, poet to rival T. S. Eliot or sunset better than those over the mountains of New Mexico.
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New Ministry begins in Central Germany
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Worship services begin in Weimar, Germany
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Regular English worship in the Anglican/Episcopal tradition has begun in Weimar, Germany. Services are held in the Lutheran Kreuzkirche. This church was built as the Anglican Church of St. Michael and All Angels in the 19th century and served as a Church of England chaplaincy until 1914, when it was abandoned. The current church is very happy to share in recovering its Anglican heritage.
The Rev. Scott Moore
, Vicar of St. James the Less (Nuremberg) in cooperation with a local organizing committee and
COMC
are overseeing this ministry.
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Anglican-Episcopal Ministry in Thuringia: Weimar
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Student Ministry at St. James in Florence
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Student Ministry resumes at St. James in Florence, Italy....
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The interim rector reports:
“A new caldaia (furnace) was installed; we are now living in the Rectory. After spending time cleaning and organizing, we were able to host 8 college students for dinner last Wednesday. We had a great evening of eating, discussion, compline and even a short bible study. It was a fabulous "house warming" experience and connected us to the ministry of hospitality that has been such an important part of the Rectory.
“The theme of our discussion, and a theme that continues to rise in my consciousness is that of "Pilgrimage". We reflected together on how being in Florence on a semester abroad can be a time to awaken to hear God's call in our lives in new ways. I pray that all of us touched by St. James can find our ears opened to hear God's voice speaking in new and transforming ways through our connections here.
“Soon these students will be returning to the United States and resuming more familiar patterns. My God bless them, and each of us in our journeys. And may we be filled with gratitude for the hospitality we have experienced in this place.
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Interfaith Arts Event - "Out of One, Many"
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The Convocation welcomes
CARAVAN Arts
to the
The American Cathedral in Paris
with its stunning exhibit "Abraham - Out of One, Many" An artistic exploration on living harmoniously. Inspired by Abraham: the common ancestor of three celebrated contemporary Middle Eastern artists from Muslim, Christian and Jewish traditions. 18 June - 28 July 2019. We also welcome
The Rev'd Paul-Gordon Chandler
back to the cathedral!
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Historic Forum at the Cathedral
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The Adult Forum at the
American Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Paris on 23 June, will host
Maria Luise Damrath. Ms. Damrath is the daughter of the Rev. Rudolf Damrath, the German Lutheran Chaplain at the American Cathedral in 1942-44, when the Cathedral served as the
Deutsche Evangelische Wehrmachtskirche. Pastor Damrath’s time at the Cathedral during the Nazi occupation of Paris is featured in the most recent issue of
Trinité. Ms Damrath will speak about her father and his struggles as a faithful Christian resisting an evil régime, as well has her own experiences as a young person in post-war Germany. The Ven. Walter Baer, Archdeacon of the Convocation, will join her at the forum and will engage Ms. Damrath in a question and answer interview format. There will also be photos and artifacts from the time of the occupation on display.
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Consecration Weekend - Recap
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Spring 2019 Trinité Magazine is online
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Read all about the
Consecration Weekend
in the Spring edition of Trinité!
Other articles include:
- Behind the scene at the ordination
- The Presiding Bishop's cathedral visit
- A boyhood at the cathedral remembered, by Charles Trueheart
- The German Pastor, Rudolf Damrath, at the American Cathedral from 1942 to 1944 during the Nazi occupation of Paris
- A visit to Maria Luise Damrath
- Cathedral volunteers
- Other activities
- Bishop-elect's article.
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CONSECRATION WEEKEND LINKS
Here are important links of Interest:
- Order of Service for the Ordination and Consecration click here
- The complete Service can be viewed on YouTube click here
- For the text of the sermon by the Very Reverend Andrew B. McGowan, Ph.D. Dean and President, and McFadden Professor of Pastoral Theology and Anglican Studies Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, click here
- Hear the Presiding Bishop's sermon from Sunday, April 7, here
The consecration weekend, beginning the Celebration of Ministry on Friday, April 5, through to the Reception after the Ordination and Consecration service on Saturday, April 6, was a glorious celebration of our mutual ministry in Europe: past, present, and future. Thanks to everyone who made it so glorious.
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The Presiding Bishop presides at the Cathedral!
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Before a packed cathedral church (with standing room only,
Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry preached a dynamic and powerful sermon on the Gospel of God's Love at t
he American Cathedral in Paris
on Sunday, April 7. Listen to his sermon at the link
here.
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Although words cannot fully express one's thanks, they are important ways that we try to communicate our gratitude. Please read these words of thanks....
Thanks from the
Transition Committee
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here
- Collage of Consecration Volunteers - here
A word of thanks from
Bishop Edington
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here
A world of thanks and farewell from
Bishop Pierre and Hélène Whalon
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here
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Retreat Opportunities in Tuscany
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Retreat House director, the Rev. Thomas Müller, hopes "to see members or friends of your communities in the course of the year for an event or a visit and that you will discover Santa Maria as a resource for you in the Convocation!"
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Did you miss Church?
Check out an on-line sermon:
Other pulpits in the Convocation:
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Regarding Allegations of Clergy Sexual Abuse
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Important information on the lifting of the Statute of Limitation regarding clergy sexual abuse...
Let it be known that for three years in the Episcopal Church there is no statute of limitation on clergy sexual abuse. Every diocese has a confidential way to make a report. In Europe here is ours:
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A la radio : le Magazine Anglican
Le « Magazine Anglican », animé par Laurence Moachon, paroissienne de la Cathédrale de la Sainte Trinité à Paris.
À propos du Magazine Anglican :
Depuis septembre 2012, Laurence Moachon présente le 4e samedi du mois, le Magazine Anglican. Avec l’objectif de faire mieux connaître la tradition anglicane au public français, elle traite de sujets d’actualité culturelle, historique, liturgique ou ecclésiologique dans la Convocation et la Communion Anglicane.
ÉCOUTEZ OU TÉLÉCHARGEZ LE MAGAZINE ANGLICAN sur :
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Read the latest on what's going on in the wider church
and much more....
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"Go forth for God; go to the world in peace; be of good courage, armed with heavenly grace, in God's good Spirit daily to increase, till in his kingdom we behold his face."
Hymn 347 - Holy Eucharist; Music: Litton
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