Brothers Andrew, ELCA colleagues invite us to take part in a preview screening of the film "Mission: Joy," a 90-minute documentary around a historic 5-day meeting between two of the world’s most consequential spiritual leaders – His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Over the years many Brothers have attended a religious weekend event called Cursillo. Many have been active in Fourth Day Activities of Ultreyas and Reunion Groups for years. We have had some brothers as if we would facilitate folks to continue in Reunion Groups or to develop a new group. Zoom is a good place to begin to seek and hold reunions. We're in the developing and thinking stage of how to do this. With your help, we might be able to help in a virtual Ultreya monthly that would enhance the opportunities for reunion groups to develop. Let us know what your needs are, and we'll do our best to help.

This past St. Andrew's Day, November 30, our national president Br. Conrad Jones provided all members an update on this past year in The Brotherhood and where we are going in 2022. It's available for viewing on our website. You may want to share it at your next chapter meeting!

The Dialogue Circle will be based on the Sacred Ground curriculum, a film-based dialogue series on race and faith, and will begin January 10th, 2022, and will meet every other Monday evening starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Time for one and a half hours. A revised schedule of dates for dialogue meetings will be developed shortly.  

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.

The most simplistic, most powerful, long impacting, and compassionate evangelism is the one on one message that a Brother of St. Andrew can do. It is simply a soft and personal invitation to another person to "come and join us" or "we have a great group and great time, and we would welcome you to be with us next time we meet."

It is well known in evangelism and church growth environments that the unselfish act of personally inviting another Christian to join you to attend a church service or Bible study is a compelling and significant act of Christian friendship and fellowship. Adding to the power of this invitation is the offer to accompany or offer to pick them up for the event. We have all experienced this as a participant or event members. We can do this today as Brothers.

Were you aware that the start of Advent is actually tied to St. Andrew's Day? The first Sunday of Advent is always the Sunday closest to St. Andrew's Day, November 30!

Advent Word, has offered 28 daily meditations and images during this holy season beginning Sunday, November 28. Gathering a worldwide community, AdventWord provides a daily meditation, visual image, and invites your personal reflections via social media to share your own Advent journey. Thousands have participated each year, responding to the day’s prompt words with photos, written responses, crafts, drawings, poems, found art, and Holy Spirit-filled posts. Sign up for daily emails by clicking here..

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.

Meeting ID: 824 8146 9157

Passcode: 357473

Reminder, if you have thoughts and ideas around the "value of the Brotherhood," and how do we share this message, please forward ideas to Sr. VP for Administration Roy Benavides at roy.benavides@brothersandrew.net. If you have a suggested topic for a National Webinar, please forward this as well.

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.

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 call will be December 15, at 8 p.m. EDT hosted and led by Br. Lyn Reavis.

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Merry Christmas to you and your families from all of your Brothers Andrew across the country--Peace and Goodwill.

END OF YEAR 2021 DONATIONS AND GIFTS

Many of our Brothers are considering end-of-year donations and gifts as a tax consideration. Please consider the Brotherhood, its Men's Ministries, Regional Men's Retreats, and Special Projects when you plan out your giving program. http://brothersandrew.plannedgiving.org or contact The Rev Canon John Blossom at plannedgiving@brothersandrew.net (800)974-2183

Also, remember, Life Memberships will increase from $600 to $1000 beginning January 1, 2022.

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Member At Large Zoom Breakfast

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Many of our Brotherhood members are also active in civic groups as well. Some are Optimists, Lions, and others are Rotarian.

The Rotary 4-Way Test is worth repeating and considering adding to our personal 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.

"MY RULE OF LIFE"

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?

We have a bond! A bond that is stronger than just a men's group or a Bible Study group, or a service group. We know that MEN need MEN. We offer critical Brothers needing Brothers. Our bonds cross social, economic, racial, geographical, political, and occupational boundaries. The Brotherhood Mission is to bring men and youth to Christ. Our model is St Andrew, who responded to Jesus’ call to follow at the first invitation. Our method at its core is “Community” and “Fellowship” guided by Prayer, Study, and Service. The Brotherhood provides this relationship through Member participation in groups of those who want to grow and those who enjoy support and friendship with other men.

Ask not what value you get for your membership renewal, but rather the value WE OFFER through bringing more men and youth to Christ. Help us to continue this mission and ministry. Please offer your 2022 membership renewals during November.