"Embracing Evangelism"

Canon Jerusalem Greer, Staff Officer for Evangelism at The Episcopal Church in the Office of the Presiding Bishop

Meeting ID: 818 5431 9259

Passcode: 775882

What a fantastic webinar we had in February! Our guest speaker was Dr. Rebecca Farrell, staff program and outreach director for NAMI, a member of the largest grassroots mental health organization in the United States, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. This was a very timely topic dealing with issues that arise daily in the national conversation about mental health and the impacts of pandemic isolation. especially among families and men.

Brothers, the Executive Board approved an action that the Baltimore convention be moved from 2022 to 2024. This removes a potential financial risk for 2022 and positions us well for increasing participation in a true triennial.

In place of national meetings in 2022 and 2023, we are planning for regional events that will be focused on themes/topics of interest and importance to our members. Province Presidents are being asked to assist in planning and designing these multi-regional events. The events can be retreats, meetings, workshops, or other designs to provide the membership with opportunities to gather, share, and learn. If you have suggestions or ideas about topics, locations, or presenters, please share these with your Diocesan Coordinators and Province Presidents as we begin to plan these events. We will keep you posted as we set up the events.

The 24th Edition 2018 of the Devotional Handbook has been revised and is scheduled for printing this spring. Below are some of the major components of the current and pending revised handbook. Stay tuned for pending availability dates.

"O God of all nations and all peoples: our nation once, in time of war, forcibly interned in camps, without trial, and without just cause, many of our own people because of their Japanese ancestry. Grant us, by your grace, the strength and courage never again to treat as enemies any entire group of persons, solely because of the enmity of some members of that group, but to defend and preserve the basic human rights of all people, even in times of distress, for the sake of your Son who died for all." Amen (Internment of Japanese Americans, February 19 executive order)

Here is a prayer that Past President Bob Dennis penned.

Many chapters enjoy the opportunity to include music/hymns in their chapter meeting or events. Certainly, music and singing add to meetings. Traditionally, the hymn of the Brotherhood is "Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult" #549 and #550 in 1982 Hymnal.

We would like to know if your chapter includes music in events and what tunes you use. We know that some chapters like and use the hymn "Throw out a lifeline, there is someone to save."

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Another hymn used on St. Andrew's Day is "When Christ our Lord to Andrew Cried."

Almighty God, who gave such grace to your apostle Andrew, that he readily obeyed the call of your Son Jesus Christ, and brought his brother with him: Give us, who are called by your Holy Word, grace to follow him without delay, and to bring those near to us into his gracious presence; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now nd forever. Amen

We invite you to attend The Gathering 2022 — an annual event provided by the Matthew 25 Initiative, one of the ministry initiatives within the Anglican Church in North America. This year's event takes place February 22-24, 2022 in El Paso, Texas, with a theme of Building Bridges: Peacemaking + Reconciliation + Conflict-Resolution. 

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.

New Members of the Brotherhood: Ronald Shipka, John Donan, John Groth.

Brothers who have entered the greater life: Sam Rotolo, Ron Manning, Ryan Jim.

Thank you to all members who sent in stories of how you or your chapter are supporting many of the Social Justice Ministry focus issues. They are wanting to hear more any Brotherhood projects in your areas on the issues of Health, Housing, and Homeless.

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:

Well, we can help--Text, call or email our national office for this assistance. They will answer your call/question and/or put you in touch with another Brother to assist. We want to be a source of service and assistance to our members. Let us know how we can help.

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If you are a Brother who is not currently associated with a specific parish chapter, then you are a Brother At Large!

We have good news!!! We have monthly Zoom calls just for you

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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.

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David Gortner

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Diana Butler Bass