In the Diocese
How to Share Your Faith Without Spooking Your Friends
The Rev. Canon Victoria Heard, canon for church planting in the Diocese of Dallas, will present a daylong workshop November 14 at St. Paul’s, Walla Walla, on “How to Share Your Faith Without Spooking Your Friends.” The workshop will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and registration fee (which includes snacks and lunch) is $15. Please register by November 9 by contacting Tanya at 509.529.1083. Some scholarship assistance is available.
‘Songs in Waiting’ Book Signing (November 14)
The Rev. Paul-Gordon Chandler will sign copies of his new book “Songs in Waiting,” from 10 a.m. to noon November 14 in the crypt community room of St. John’s Cathedral. The book is features spiritual meditations on the ancient Middle-Eastern canticles sung around the birth of Jesus. Chandler, who now serves a church in Cairo, Egypt, is a priest of our diocese and served in Spokane before moving to Egypt.
Beyond the Diocese
Food and Faith Forum
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Spokane will host the Food and Faith Forum from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 14. Speakers will be Peter Illyn of Restoring Eden and Pastor Craig Goodwin of Millwood Presbyterian Church and Year of Plenty. The $20 admission fee includes lunch. For information or to register, e-mail faithandenvironment@gmail.com or call 509.294.3944. St. Mark’s is at 24th Avenue and Grand Boulevard.
Faith, Film and Philosophy
Whitworth and Gonzaga universities will present “Faith, Film and Philosophy” November 4-7 in Spokane. All events are free and open to the public. Theme is “The Lives of Others: Human Transformation in Film.” There will be a film viewing and discussion of “The Lives of Others” November 4 at 7 p.m. at the Magic Lantern Theatre. On November 5, Dr. Roy Anker will speak on “All Things Shining: Putting Light on the Screen at 7 p.m. at Whitworth’s Robinson Teaching Theatre. On November 7 Dr. Dan McInerny will speak on “Aristotle Goes Hollywood: Popular Film and Moral Persuasion” at 7 p.m. in the Jepson auditorium. For information contact Margaret Rankin at faithandreason@gonzaga.edu or Michelle Pace at mpace@whitworth.edu.
Seminary Visitors’ Weekend
The Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX, will hold a visitors’ weekend for prospective students November 13-14. For information e-mail admissions@ssw.edu or call 512.472.4133.
Resources
“Enter the Bible” Website
Luther Seminary has launched a website “Enter the Bible” with resources for students of the Bible. It is easily navigated and has a variety of resources available, some of which are wonderfully basic. It could make a good accompaniment to a parish Bible study or inquirers’ class. Visit http://www.enterthebible.org/Bible.aspx .
Bible Gateway
While we’re on the subject of Bible websites, Bible Gateway offers multiple translations, some in languages other than English, and a user-friendly search engine. Visit http://www.biblegateway.com/ .
Video Links from the Bishop’s Convention Address
After the Bishop’s address at Diocesan Convention, many people asked for the links to the two video presentations that accompanied the address. Both can easily be accessed on the internet by clicking on these links: Water filter: www.ted.com/talks/michael_pritchard_invents_a_water_filter.html
Stand by Me song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us-TVg40ExM.
Book Recommendation
The Rev. Hugh Magee, formerly of the Diocese of Spokane and now of Scotland, recommends “Space for Grace,” by Giles Goodard, chair of the organization Inclusive Church. The book is available on Amazon or could be ordered from local booksellers.
Mary Magdalene Tour
Dr. Sharon Kehoe of Moscow, ID, is planning five-and ten-day tours “The Journey of the Golden Legend: Mary Magdalene and Her Companions” May 28-June 1 and June 2-7. The first phase will be in Avignon, France; the second part will be in Aix en Provence. For more information, e-mail Sharon at skehoe@uidaho.edu.
Coming Events…
Nov 14 How to Share Your Faith Without Spooking Your Friends (Walla Walla)
Nov 14 Food and Faith Forum (St. Mark’s Lutheran, Spokane)
Feb 1-4 Clergy Retreat (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)
Apr 19-21 Clergy Conference (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)