Several Brothers have asked how they may help with disaster relief from the tornado in Kentucky. Here's a good place to search for how you might be of service to those suffering from this disaster.

The World Council of Churches has just posted this article (with a roundup of resources and links) on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, to take place later this month from January 18-25.

To become part of this dialogue circle or to request additional information, please contact Dr. Roy Benavides at roy.benavides@brothersandrew.net or 432-770-4048 or Canon John Thompson Quartey at jthompsonq@gmail.com

Some chapters have used the Serendipity Bible as a guide for facilitating a Bible study for chapters and other study groups. It can be for personal use and small groups. This Bible has a specially prepared insert for 60 Felt-Need Courses around the following topics: Men, Women, Singles, Marriage, Parenting, Youth, Marketplace, Spirituality, Special Needs, and Recovery. Each topic/theme has Beginner and Advanced Options with the discussion techniques using Margin Questions. In addition to the Felt-Needs study, there are Topical Study, Book Study, and Lectionary-Based sections for a robust Bible Study program.

On the Episcopal Church website you will find the following:

Evangelism – 101 ....is a current program to guide and assist parishes and Brotherhood chapters to become more engaged in evangelism.

Evangelism 101 is a not-so-basic training designed to introduce a fresh, humble, effective, and Episcopal approach to the spiritual practice of evangelism. Currently, only facilitated by members of the Episcopal Evangelism Team, the training lasts from one to five hours. The downloadable Participant Guide + Handouts include a host of resources for understanding the Jesus Movement, redefining evangelism, organizing a revival, sharing our stories, walking the neighborhood, improving hospitality, and more.

If you have a prayer request please contact (502) 450-5809 to access the list and/or submit your requests. Accessing the list to join in the power of praying for those in need.

Many chapters have used various methods of keeping track of their prayer request. One such form has been used that organizes the requests and corporate prayers.

The link for this form Prayer List Form

New Members to the Brotherhood: Renford Alexander, Matt Barickman, John Blitch, Daniel C. Blosser, Linda Blossom, Michael E. Brady, John T. Bruce, Frank Dickinson, George Edwards, Danny Flores, Stephen Gaddes, Vincent Gallagher, Reggie Lang, Walter Law, Raymond Liberti, Johanna Marcure, Christopher Martel, Walter Martin, John Morawski, Fred Naatz, Scott Paton, Eric Peterson, Christopher Picozzi, Jeffery Rawlins, Ronald Reid, Gary Roberts, Richard Salina, Patrick John Schmitz, David K Sharretts, Richard Shurtleff, Robert Strolin, Douglas Tarbell, John Ward, Carter L Wilson, Weston Woods, Howard Wornek, Daniel Young, Andrew Zeman

New Life Members: Ivlan Benn, Larry Biddle, Michael Brady, Robert Burdette, Alexander Burt, Carlo Cherubini, Thomas Duncanson, Thomas Mimms, Carter Wilson, Daniel Young

Trinity Parish in the Diocese of Springfield (IL)

Trinity Church in North Scituate, Rhode Island

Our next National Brotherhood Webinar is scheduled for January 5th, 8 PM Eastern.

All National Webinars are a special and serious-minded meeting for all Chapter Directors, Diocesan Coordinators, Assembly Presidents, and of course, members.

Click here to join session.

Meeting ID:829 9717 1513

Passcode:895058

Join Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, We are happy to have Jamal Brown now on our staff working part-time as he continues his education as a Religious Studies student at

Simmons University, an HBCU. The university is just a mile from the National Office, Look for more news about Jamal in 

the February edition of THE CROSS.

This Epiphany, we will proclaim that we recognize Christ alive and moving wherever people are looking, acting, and loving like Jesus. Bishop Curry will invite Episcopalians to commit afresh to becoming vibrant, loving, healing, truth-telling embodiments of Jesus and his light—in our communities and in our nation.  

The Race and Reconciliation Ministry Committee is actively meeting monthly to study and promote activities related to this ministry.

Related activities are also focused on the Church's Sacred Ground Curriculum. Several Discussion Circles are being formed for the new year. A Sacred Ground Discussion Circle is a Zoom-based hosted and facilitated program for a max of ten participants each.

Recurring Zoom Recovery Meetings for addicts, family, and friends. 

For all addictions such as alcohol, narcotics, sex, pornography, gambling, codependency, and overeating. Anonymity is maintained - first names only:

1. Every Wednesday at 7 PM (Central) 12-step recovery meeting for all addictions. Sponsored by the Recovery Ministry of the Episcopal Church (RMEC). Zoom ID 923 8806 4304.

2. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 8 PM (Central) 12-Step Recovery Eucharist for all addictions. Sponsored by All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena, Ca. Zoom ID 875 5107 8462.

Helpful Websites:

1. Recovery Ministry of the Episcopal Church (RMEC) -

www.epsicopalrecovery.org. And, www.brothersandrew.net. (Recovery page)

2. Center for Addiction and Faith - www.addictionandfaith.com.

BStA Province Presidents Meeting

If you are a Brother who is not currently associated with a specific parish chapter, then you are a Member Without a Chapter!

We have good news for all our members unassigned, we have monthly Zoom calls just for you!

The next At-Large call will be January 19th, at 8 p.m. EST hosted and led by Br. Lyn Reavis.

Click Here to join the meeting!

We now have a Member's Only tab that is password-driven for members. The password for access to Brotherhood documents is "1883BSTA0122". This area is still under construction for the next few weeks.

SMS messaging from the Brotherhood is now available. You can easily subscribe by texting (502) 305-5498. You will receive text events, meetings, and articles from the Brotherhood.

for Christian Community and Spiritual Growth.

Many Brothers who are also Cursillistas have committed to a fourth-day practice of having a "Rule of Life.' It can be centering, guiding, or focusing a plan of solemn dedication which each one makes.

Do you have a and practice a Rule of Life?

With a devotion for each day of the year based on the Daily Office Lectionary in The Book of Common Prayer, and now the Revised Common Lectionary on Sundays, Forward Day by Day has been a resource for Christian disciples, Episcopalians, and others, for eight decades.