 [Episcopal News Service]
The month of February, Black History Month, is a time to celebrate and embrace the contribution that Black people have made to the United States. The Episcopal Church has designated February 13 as the day to celebrate the life and ministry of the Rev. Absalom Jones, the first African American priest ordained in the church. Many Episcopal parishes have planned commemorative events. A brief list of such celebrations taking place throughout the Church is available here.
Additional events, special services and diocesan conventions taking place throughout the Episcopal Church follow.
Events
January 31, 2007
- NEW YORK CITY: Dean Samuel T. Lloyd to speak at Winter Parish Dinner
February 1, 2007
- LADUE, Missouri: Diocese celebrates Absalom Jones/Richard Allen
- VALDOSTA, Georgia: Diocese of Georgia to meet in convention
February 2, 2007
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia: Celebration of Black alumni at Virginia Theological Seminary
VICKSBURG, Mississippi: Diocese of Mississippi to meet in convention
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Anthony Guillén to become honorary canon of St. John's Cathedral
February 3, 2007
- FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania: Workshop on enriching your marriage
February 6, 2007
- NEW YORK CITY: Trinity Choir performs Carissimi and Monteverdi
NEW YORK CITY: Organist Janette Fishell to perform at Church of the Holy Trinity
February 7, 2007
- RALEIGH, North Carolina: Episcopal Urban Caucus 2007 Assembly
February 8, 2007
February 9, 2007
- AUSTIN, Texas: Diocese of Texas to meet in convention
- GATLINBURG, Tennessee: Diocese of East Tennessee to meet in convention
- SAN DIEGO, California: Diocese of San Diego to meet in convention
- ST. LOUIS, Missouri: Krewe Mardi Gras Ball '07
- WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia: Diocese of Southern Virginia to meet in convention
February 11, 2007
- PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: Presiding Bishop to preach at Absalom Jones celebration
February 13, 2007
- NEW YORK CITY: Fifth Annual Lecture in Christian Spirituality
February 14, 2007
- ROTORUA, New Zealand: Bringing Christ to A Post-Christian World
February 15, 2007
- TUSCALOOSA, Alabama: Diocese of Alabama to meet in convention
- MEMPHIS, Tennessee: Diocese of West Tennessee to meet in convention
February 16, 2007
- PORTLAND, Oregon: Lecture and Workshop with Marcus Borg
- QUITO, Ecuador: Diocese of Central Ecuador to meet in convention
February 22, 2007
- CORPUS CHRISTIS, Texas: Diocese of West Texas will meet in convention
- CUMBERLAND FALLS, Kentucky: Diocese of Lexington to meet in convention
- EUFAULA, Alabama: Diocese of Central Gulf Coast to meet in convention
February 23, 2007
- ANCHORAGE, Kentucky: Diocese of Kentucky to meet in convention
- CAMBRIDGE, Maryland: Diocese of Easton to meet in convention
February 24, 2007
- FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania: Prayer workshop
- PORTLAND, Oregon: Second Annual Children's Day at the Cathedral
Music
February 1, 2007
- NEW YORK CITY: Concerts at One at Trinity Church
February 2, 2007
- BEVERLY HILLS, California: Evensong on the Feast of the Presentation
February 6, 2007
- NEW YORK CITY: Music at St. Bartholomew's Church
February 7, 2007
- BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan: Rap and Hip-Hop bands to perform at Christ Church
February 8, 2007
- NEW YORK CITY: Moon over Buffalo at St. Bart's
February 11, 2007
- PLAINS, Virginia: Calder Quartet at Grace Church
EVENTS
Coming January 31, 2007
NEW YORK CITY: Dean Samuel T. Lloyd to speak at Winter Parish Dinner
On January 31, the Rev. Samuel T. Lloyd, dean of Washington National Cathedral, will be the guest speaker at the St. James' Church Winter Parish Dinner, themed "Scatter the Darkness."
Coming February 1, 2007...
LADUE, Missouri: Diocese celebrates Absalom Jones/Richard Allen
The Commission on Dismantling Racism has announced that the Rev. Jayne Oasin, social justice officer for the Episcopal Church, will be in the Diocese of Missouri February 1-4 as part of the annual Absalom Jones/Richard Allen celebration.
Oasin will lead "Dismantling Racism" workshops February 1-2. On February 3, she will lead the Absalom Jones/Richard Allen celebration themed "Singing the Lord's Song in an Alien Land: Fulfilling the Gospel Imperative in a Multicultural World."
For more information call 314-993-2306.
VALDOSTA, Georgia: Diocese of Georgia to meet in convention
The Diocese of Georgia will meet in convention February 1-3 in Valdosta, Florida. For more information visit: http://www.georgia.anglican.org.
Coming February 2, 2007
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia: Celebration of Black alumni at Virginia Theological Seminary
Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) is recognizing Black History Month with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist on February 2, at 7:15 p.m., in the seminary chapel, that will honor the ministry of Black alumni/ae of both VTS and the Bishop Payne Divinity School.
Bishop Payne Divinity School was founded in Petersburg, Virginia, in 1878, to prepare Black seminarians for ministry in the Episcopal Church of the United States. When the school, named for Bishop John Payne, VTS 1839, the first Missionary Bishop to Liberia, closed in 1949, VTS inherited its records and its heritage. Today, the Bishop Payne Library keeps the schools memory and heritage alive.
The celebrant will be the Rev. Dr. Lloyd A. Lewis, VTS '72, the Molly Laird Downs professor of New Testament at the seminary, and the Rev. Allen F. Robinson, rector of St. James' Episcopal Church at Lafayette Square, Baltimore, Maryland, will preach.
Area choirs will provide music and a reception will follow the service.
For more information call the Rev. Joseph Constant, assistant for admissions and community life at 703-370-6600 or email jconstant@vts.edu.
VICKSBURG, Mississippi: Diocese of Mississippi to meet in convention
The Diocese of Mississippi will meet in convention February 2-4 at Vicksburg Convention Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Coming February 3, 2007
FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania: Workshop on enriching your marriage
St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh, will host "Enriching Our Marriages" with Steve Treat, CEO and president of the Council of Relations, America's largest non-profit counseling agency, on February 3, 9 a.m. Noon, in MacColl Auditorium.
Come listen, learn and explore how to enrich your marriage. For detailed information about this presentation, visit: http://www.stthomaswhitemarsh.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/content.contentItem/contentid/23.
Call 215-233-3970 to register.
St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh, is located at Bethlehem Pike and Camp Hill Road.
Coming February 6, 2007
NEW YORK CITY: Trinity Choir performs Carissimi and Monteverdi
Trinity Choir has been exploring the early music of Europe in its 2006-2007 concert season.
The choir will present Jephte by Giacomo Carissimi and Lætaniæ della Beata Vergine and Messa à Voci da Cappella by Claudio Monteverdi on February 6, at 6 p.m., at Trinity Church, Wall Street and Broadway, New York City.
NEW YORK CITY: Organist Janette Fishell to perform at Church of the Holy Trinity
Janette Fishell, of East Carolina University, will present "A Tale of Three Cities: Weimar, Prague and Paris" on February 6, at 8 p.m., at Church of the Holy Trinity, in New York City. She will perform the music of Bach, Franck, Litaize, Vierne and Petr Eben on the 60 rank Rieger pipe organ.
Coming February 7, 2007
RALEIGH, North Carolina: Episcopal Urban Caucus 2007 Assembly
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies Bonnie Anderson will attend the 27th Assembly of the Episcopal Urban Caucus, February 7-10, at the Holiday Inn Brownstone in Raleigh, North Carolina.
A focal point of this year's gathering, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), comes out of the 2006 General Convention initiatives. The assembly will also explore a process for Truth and Reconciliation and Prevention of Violence and will view the documentary film, "Traces of the Trade." The Rev. Michael B. Curry will preach at the February 8 evening Eucharist.
Coming February 8, 2007
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina: Diocese of East Carolina to meet in convention
The Diocese of East Carolina will meet in convention February 8-10 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Coming February 9, 2007
AUSTIN, Texas: Diocese of Texas to meet in convention
The Diocese of Texas will meet in convention February 9-10 at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Austin.
GATLINBURG, Tennessee: Diocese of East Tennessee to meet in convention
The Diocese of East Tennessee will meet in convention February 9-10 at Park Vista.
SAN DIEGO, California: Diocese of San Diego to meet in convention
The Diocese of San Diego will meet in convention February 9-10 at St. Paul's Cathedral. For more information visit: http://www.edsd.org/.
ST. LOUIS, Missouri: Krewe Mardi Gras Ball '07
Laissez les bons temps rouler! At Krewe Mardi Gras Ball '07, there will be a N'Awlins-style jambalaya dinner, crowning of a King and Queen, and dancing to "The House of Bishops" on February 9.
Dress is casual but prizes will be awarded for best Mardi Gras costume. Tickets are $30 each; a book of eight is $200; a premium party table for 10 is $500. Doors open at 6 p.m.
For more information, visit http://www.christchurchcathedral.us/.
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia: Diocese of Southern Virginia to meet in convention
The Diocese of Southern Virginia will meet in convention February 9-11 at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Coming February 11, 2007
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: Presiding Bishop to preach at Absalom Jones celebration
The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the first black Episcopal Church in the United States, will celebrate the life and ministry of the Rev. Absalom Jones, its first rector and the first black priest in the Episcopal Church, on February 11 at 10 a.m. The guest preacher will be Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated on the original altar (table) used by Jones during the 18th century.
For more information contact the Rev. Martini Shaw at 215-473-3065.
Coming February 13, 2007
NEW YORK CITY: Fifth Annual Lecture in Christian Spirituality
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Center for Christian Spirituality at the General Theological Seminary, in New York City, is pleased to announce that the Rev. Alan Jones, dean of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, and founder of the Center, will serve as keynote speaker at its Fifth Annual Lecture in Christian Spirituality on February 13, at 8 p.m. in the Seminary's Seabury Auditorium.
Coming February 14, 2007...
ROTORUA, New Zealand: Bringing Christ to A Post-Christian World
Colleagues from the Episcopal Church's Congregational Development Office have joined in partnership with the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Polynesia in offering a four-day seminar, February 14-17, in Rotorua, New Zealand, as a gift to all who have a passion for sharing the Good News.
Coming February 15, 2007...
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama: Diocese of Alabama to meet in convention
The Diocese of Alabama will meet in convention February 15-17 at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
MEMPHIS, Tennessee: Diocese of West Tennessee to meet in convention
The Diocese of West Tennessee will meet in convention February 15-17 at Saint John's Church in Memphis, Tennessee.
Coming February 16, 2007
PORTLAND, Oregon: Lecture and Workshop with Marcus Borg
Marcus Borg, Hundere Distinguished Professor of Religion and Culture at Oregon State University, will lecture on February 16 and present a workshop on February 17 at Trinity Cathedral in Portland, Oregon, on the topic "Jesus: Uncovering the Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary." For more information call 503-478-1218.
QUITO, Ecuador: Diocese of Central Ecuador to meet in convention
The Diocese of Central Ecuador will meet in convention February 16-17, in Quito.
Coming February 22, 2007...
CORPUS CHRISTIS, Texas: Diocese of West Texas will meet in convention
The Diocese of West Texas will meet in convention February 22-24 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas.
CUMBERLAND FALLS, Kentucky: Diocese of Lexington to meet in convention
The Diocese of Lexington will meet in convention February 22-24 in Cumberland Falls, Kentucky.
EUFAULA, Alabama: Diocese of Central Gulf Coast to meet in convention
The Diocese of Central Gulf Coast will meet in convention February 22-24 at St. James Episcopal Church in Eufaula, Alabama.
Coming February 23, 2007...
ANCHORAGE, Kentucky: Diocese of Kentucky to meet in convention
The Diocese of Kentucky will meet in convention February 23-24 at St. Luke's Church in Anchorage, Kentucky.
CAMBRIDGE, Maryland: Diocese of Easton to meet in convention
The Diocese of Easton will meet in convention February 23-24 at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Maryland.
Coming February 24, 2007
FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania: Prayer workshop
St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh, will host "Going to the Heart of God" with Father Thomas Keating on February 24 and 25. Keating, one of the best known teachers of Christian prayer in the world, will return to St. Thomas' to address growing in prayer.
The cost is $15 per person or $25 for both sessions. For detailed information about the workshops, visit: http://www.stthomaswhitemarsh.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/content.contentItem/contentid/23.
Call 215-233-3970 to register.
St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh is located at Bethlehem Pike and Camp Hill.
PORTLAND, Oregon: Second Annual Children's Day at the Cathedral
The Diocese of Oregon's second annual Childrens Day at the Cathedral will be held February 24 at Trinity Cathedral in Portland, Oregon.
All children in the diocese, kindergarten through fifth grade, are invited to attend. This years theme is "A Circle of Seasons." Using a rotation model, the children will explore each season of the church year through a well-planned day of experiential activities including arts and crafts, music, drama, storytelling, food, and worship.
For more information email Barbara Ross at barbarar@diocese-oregon.org or call 971-201-4111.
MUSIC
Coming February 1, 2007...
NEW YORK CITY: Concerts at One at Trinity Church
The Trinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel Concerts at One series continues on February 1, at Trinity Church with Soha Woodwind Quintet and on February 5, at St. Paul's Chapel, with Trinity Choir. For more information call 212-602-0747.
Coming February 2, 2007
BEVERLY HILLS, California: Evensong on the Feast of the Presentation
On February 2, at 7:30 p.m., celebrate at All Saints' Parish with the All Saints Choir featuring Johannes Eccard, When to the temple Mary went, William Smith, Preces & Responses, Thomas Weelkes, Magnificat & Nunc dimittis (Sixth Service) and Palestrina, Senex puerum portabat. For more information call 310-275-2910.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Anthony Guillén to become honorary canon of St. John's Cathedral
The Rev. Anthony Guillén, missioner of Hispanic/Latino Ministries of the Episcopal Church will be invested as Honorary Canon of St. John's Cathedral, San Juan, Puerto Rico, on February 2, at 7:30 p.m. by Bishop David Andrés Álvarez of Puerto Rico.
Coming February 6, 2007...
NEW YORK CITY: Music at St. Bartholomew's Church
The Great Music at St. Bartholomew's Church series, in New York City, continues on February 6, at 7:30 p.m., with the Voices Recital Series featuring Trey Cassels and on February 7, 6:30 p.m., with Horacio Franco, recordist. For tickets call 212-378-0248.
Coming February 7, 2007...
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan: Rap and Hip-Hop bands to perform at Christ Church
Christ Church Cranbrook's ACCESS Youth Ministry, in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, will host the rap and hip-hop music of Mike-E and special guest Hot Sauce, February 7, 7-9 p.m. The concert is free to youth in grades 7-12. For more information call JoAnn Amicangelo at 248-644-5210, ext. 14.
Coming February 8, 2007...
NEW YORK CITY: Moon over Buffalo at St. Bart's
The St. Bart's Players will perform "Moon over Buffalo" at St. Bartholomew's Church, New York City, February 8-18.
This riotous backstage farce by the author of "Lend Me a Tenor" piles on madcap misunderstandings as Charlotte's deaf mother, a love triangle, and an ingenue with a secret add to the comic complications. For tickets call 212-378-0248/0217.
Coming February 11, 2007
PLAINS, Virginia: Calder Quartet at Grace Church
On February 11, at 5 p.m., the Calder Quartet's four youthful members will take a cue from their namesake, the great American visual artist Alexander Calder, as they search for new ways to stretch the boundaries of chamber music and the definition of a string quartet. Founded in 1960, their discography exceeds 50 recordings.
For more information call 540-253-5177 or visit: http://www.gracechurch.net/.
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