Today... 

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA: Latin America Anglican Theological Congress --- The Latin America Anglican Theological Congress, a new initiative coordinated by a sub-commission of the Commission on Theological Education for Latin America and the Caribbean (CETALC) will meet October 5-10, 2005 at the Hotel El Panama in Panama City, Panama to discuss globalization and its meaning for Latin America. For information and registration, contact the Rev. D. George Porter at 506.225.1029.

Coming October 6, 2005...

NEW YORK CITY: New York ECVA Artists Express their Faith --- The New York Chapter of ECVA (The Episcopal Church and Visual Arts) will have their first "hard copy" exhibition, "The Vision Glorious," at the General Theological Seminary, 175 Ninth Avenue, between 20th and 21st Streets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The exhibition will through October 28, 2005. The following artists will be exhibiting in variety of mediums - painting, drawing, digital art, photography, sculpture, icons, vestments and more: Chris Anderson, Melanie Barnett Wright, Caroline Brown, Simon Carr, Victor Challenor, Peggy Elting, Tom Faulkner, Moses Hoskins, Jesse Koskey, Beth Mahaffey, Mary Malikian, John Moody, Ellen Francis Poisson, Robin Rule, Amy Real Coultas, Krystyna Sanderson, Don Skinner, Philippa Turner, Hal Weiner and Paul Woodrum. For more information contact Krystyna Sanderson at 212.673.5430 or email krystynaphotography@att.net

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS: Faith and the Millennium Development Goals --- Boston Theological Institute, Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) and Bread for the World Institute have collaborated to present a series of lectures on Faith and the Millennium Development Goals. David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World, begins the series at EDS' Sherrill Hall, from 7-8:30 p.m., with "Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger." For information on this and future lectures visit http://www.bostontheological.org or http://www.bread.org/

NEW YORK CITY: Lay employees in the Diocese of New York celebrated --- Bishop Mark Sisk of New York will celebrate a Eucharist of Celebration and Thanksgiving for the work of lay employees in the Episcopal Diocese of New York at 1:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. For information email nrfox@dioceseny.org or josgood@dioceseny.org

Coming October 8, 2005...

AUSTIN TEXAS: Aging Well: Mind, Body, Spirit --- Americans are living longer and healthier lives. Join the interfaith community of Central Texas to celebrate this phenomenon and explore new resources for vital, positive living for older adults. Workshops and exhibits will offer opportunities for stimulating the mind, body and spirit to promote healthy aging. Cost is $15 which includes a light lunch. This conference is jointly sponsored by four Austin-area Episcopal churches: Good Shepherd, Resurrection, All Saints, and St. Matthew's.  For information call 512.476.3589 or visit http://www.allsaints-austin.org

Coming October 10, 2005...

WASHINGTON, DC: Episcopal Native American Clergy and Lay Leaders Gathering --- The Episcopal Church Center's Office of Native American Ministries is sponsoring the Episcopal Native American Clergy and Lay Leaders Gathering at Cathedral College in Washington, DC. This event is slated to be supportive in individual, spiritual, and cultural strength for ministries to grow in and with the glory of God. For information contact Janine Tinsley-Roe at 800.334.7626 ext. 6038.

CLEVELAND, OHIO: Poetic Medicine with John Fox --- Trinity Episcopal Cathedral continues its fall education offerings with John Fox. Fox, a poet and certified poetry therapist, will hold a workshop after the 11:15 a.m. service that he describes as a "supportive and safe place to express yourself within the container of a poem."

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA: National Coming Out Day is celebrated --- St. Wilfrid of York Parish will observe "National Coming Out Day" at 7 p.m. in the chapel. The theme is "Now I Become Myself." The service is sponsored by the parish's PFLAG group for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender persons, and friends, and families. Everyone is welcome. For information call 714.962.7512.

Coming October 12, 2005...

LONDON, ENGLAND: Two new books launched --- A book signing and reception will be held at the Guard Room in Lambeth Palace from 6-8 p.m. for the launching of "Approaching Christmas" by Jane Williams and "St. Nicholas: A Closer Look at Christmas" by Jim Rosenthal and Joe Wheeler. RSVP to AUDE PASQUIER, SPCK Westminster 0207 799 5083 or email london@spck.org.uk  

Coming October 13, 2005...

Coming October 15, 2005...