On January 6, Christians throughout the world will celebrate Epiphany, also known as the Feast of Lights -- a celebration of the life of Jesus. Please check with your local Episcopal Church for details of services in your area. A list of Episcopal Cathedrals with contact details can be found online at: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_56591_ENG_HTM.htm.
Coming up Thursday, January 6, 2005...
CAMDEN, Maine - St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in Camden was founded on October 1, 1855 and is celebrating its 150th year with a variety of special events and services. In particular, St. Thomas' invites everyone to share in celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany on Thursday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. The music for the Eucharist will be provided by the Penobscot Bay Singers. A reception in the Parish Hall will follow the service.
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut St., Camden, Maine. Tel: 207.236.3680. http://www.stthomascamdenme.org.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - An Interfaith Service for the tsunami victims will be held at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6.
Representatives from the Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish and Christian faith communities will join for a service of prayer in this time of great tragedy and sadness.
The Rev. Canon Margaret Otterburn, from St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Minneapolis will participate in the service.
Basilica of St. Mary, Hennepin Avenue at 17th Street, Minneapolis.
NEW YORK - Christmas isn't over until you've seen The Three Kings, El Dia De Los Reyes, at the Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York. The Hudson Vagabond Puppets and the Children of the Dance Theatre of Harlem School take the lead in this bi-lingual musical based on the story of the three kings. Join the celebrations on either Thursday, Jan. 6, at 6:30 p.m. or Saturday, Jan. 8, at 1:30 p.m. Further information: 914.693.3848, www.3kingsreyes.info.
La Navidad no termina hasta que hayan visto El Día de Los Reyes, The Three Kings, en la iglesia catedral Episcopal de San Juan el Divino/St. John The Divine. Es diversión para todas las edades al tiempo que la compañía Hudson Vagabond Puppets y los niños de la Escuela de Teatro de Danza de Harlem/Dance Theatre of Harlem, nos guían en este agradable musical bilingüe basado en la maravillosa historia de los tres reyes. Únase a nosotros bien sea el Jueves 6 de Enero a las 6:30 p.m. o el Sábado 8 de Enero a la 1:30 p.m. Para más información llame al 914.693.3848 o visite nuestra página www.3kingreyes.info.
VICKSBURG, Mississippi - The choir of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Vicksburg, will perform the Oratorio de Noel by Camille Saint-Saëns on Jan. 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the church. A quintet of professional vocalists will be complimented by the church choir, string quartet and harp. Further information: Dorothy Brasfield, 601.636.0542. Admission is free.
Coming up Friday, January 7, 2005...
HOUSTON, Texas - Sufism: The Philosophy of Islam, a presentation with slides by Turkish native Meli Seval, will be held in the Latham Auditorium of Christ Church Cathedral, Houston, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7. The presentation will explore how the cultures of Anatolia nourished the philosophies of Rumi and how his ideas and ideals have flourished in the Turkish culture. Further information: Sheryl Stringer, 713.590.3333 or brigidsplace@brigidsplace.org.
Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas. http://www.christchurchcathedral.org.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Folger Shakespeare Library Consort joins forces with the famed Norwegian vocal ensemble Trio Medieval to celebrate the Parisian avant-garde that flourished when High Gothic cathedrals were new and when composers such as Leonin and Perotin were establishing the foundational principles of Western music. When Notre Dame Was New will be held at Washington National Cathedral on Friday, Jan. 7 and Saturday, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m. Tickets: 202.544.7077.
Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues Northwest (Mount St. Alban), Washington, D.C., 20016; 202.537.6200; http://www.cathedral.org.
Coming up Sunday, January 9, 2005...
LOS ANGELES - Gerre Hancock will give an organ recital at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9, at St. James' Episcopal Church in Los Angeles. Admission is free.
Gerre Hancock was Organist and Master of the Choristers at St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in New York City for more than 30 years. A Fellow of the American Guild of Organists, Hancock was a member of its National Council and is a founder and past president of the Association of Anglican Musicians.
Hancock is regarded as one of the world's greatest improvisers, and will include an improvised symphony of four movements in this program.
St. James' Episcopal Church is located at 3903 Wilshire Blvd., two blocks west of Western. Free parking and close to the Metro station at Wilshire and Western. Further information on Great Music at Saint James' and history about the Murray M. Harris Organ visit: www.SaintJamesLA.org. Music office: 213.388.3417 x 200 or 213.388.3015.
PLYMOUTH, Minnesota - A Tsunami Relief "Open Sing" will be held at 3: p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9, at Church of the Epiphany in Plymouth.
All are invited to sing Mozart's Requiem with professional orchestra (donating their time) and contribute to tsunami-victim relief at the same time. Bring a score or borrow one at the door. Brief rehearsal, refreshments, then sing the whole Requiem. $10/singer; $10/audience (seating limited). Further information: John Hoffacker, 952.996.9085, or jhoffacker@mn.rr.com.
Church of the Epiphany, 4900 Nathan Lane, Plymouth, Minnesota. http://www.epiphany-episcopal.org.
SAN FRANCISCO, California - The Forum at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, will feature "Recipe For Success" with Jack Canfield from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9, in the Nave of the Cathedral.
Jack Canfield has inspired millions with his #1 New York Times Bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Soul® book series, which now has 27 titles and has sold 47.5 million copies. In his latest book, The Success Principles, Canfield offers readers practical help and inspiration for getting from where they are to where they want to be.
Further information, please call: 415.749.6360. Email: Larry Bisagni at larryb@gracecathedral.org.
Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco, California 94108. Tel: 415.749.6300. http://www.gracecathedral.org.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Washington National Cathedral will honor the State of Hawai'i on Sunday, Jan. 9, and invites everyone from Hawai'i to attend a special service at 11 a.m.
The Hawai'i Congressional delegation, the Governor and other state elected officials, and religious leaders have been invited to participate in the service. The ritual blowing of a conch shell and oli (chant) will open this special service. The Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, senator for Hawai'i State will read Scripture. Noted poet and author Kathleen Norris of Honolulu will preach the sermon, and Bishop Richard Chang of Hawai'i will lead the service. One participant will carry the Hawai'i state flag, which will lead a magnificent procession to open the service, and the flag will remain on the chancel steps in the Cathedral for the following week.
Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues Northwest (Mount St. Alban), Washington, D.C., 20016; 202.537.6200; http://www.cathedral.org.
ANGLICAN COMMUNION - Following the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, this Sunday (1 Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord) will give thanks for Lexington (Province IV, USA) and its bishop, the Rt. Rev. Stacy Fred Sauls. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer can be accessed online at: www.anglicancommunion.org/acp/main.cfm.
