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Thinking about a mission trip abroad? Interested in
joining others in support of AIDS relief work in
Africa? Want to learn about and celebrate the
diversity of God’s church in the world? Then come to
the Global Mission Event that the Episcopal Church is
cosponsoring with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. It takes place at the University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, July 27-30. Bishop Tom
Shaw and members of the diocese’s Jubilee Ministry
will be there, and they hope to see mission-minded
Episcopalians of all ages there, too.
Event and registration information is available at the
event Web site, www.elca.org/gme.
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There’s still time to join in the June Jubilee pledge
walk to raise money for diocesan-supported HIV/AIDS
care in Africa. On Saturday, June 24, teams will walk
the Minuteman Bikeway in the morning (some starting
from Alewife Station in Cambridge at 9 a.m. and
others from the Bedford Depot at 10 a.m.), all
meeting in the middle at the Church of Our
Redeemer (6 Meriam Street) in Lexington. Awaiting
them will be food, fun activities and a brief worship
service led by Bishop Tom Shaw.
Walkers, sponsors and helpers are all welcome. Sign
up or pledge at www.JuneJubilee.org or direct questions to info@JuneJubilee.org.
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The second annual “Art for AIDS” show and sale is
being organized by the Church of Our Saviour in
Arlington, in cooperation with the diocesan Jubilee
Ministry and the Arlington Center for the Arts.
Organizers are calling on amateur and professional
artists to donate work by Aug. 18 for the juried show
and sale, to be held on Friday, Oct. 13 at the Church
of Our Saviour in Arlington, and Saturday and
Sunday, Oct. 14 and 15 at the Arlington Center for
the Arts.
All proceeds will go to diocesan Jubilee AIDS relief
work in Africa. For art submission guidelines go to www.church-of-our-
saviour.org/art_for_aids/.
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There are many opportunities for youth and their
adult mentors to engage with others across the
diocese in activities that deepen Christian faith.
These include: the Youth Leadership Academy’s July
2-8 kick-off week for rising 9th, 10th and 11th grade
students who are interested in joining this year-long
program for strengthening leadership skills and faith;
the Diocesan Youth Council, which welcomes
applications from students in grades 9-12 who have
leadership skills to share with their peers; and
Journeys, a series of single-day Saturday projects
devoted to learning and service on justice topics like
caring about the environment, the elderly, HIV/AIDS,
homelessness and prisoners.
The diocesan Office of Youth Ministry is also looking
for adults who might serve as mentors for the Youth
Leadership Academy or Diocesan Youth Council, as
spiritual directors for a retreat and renewal program
called “Happening!” or as hosts for a Journeys
project day. Learn more about all of these programs
at www.diomassyouth.org or by contacting Suzy
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Parishes around the diocese post their job openings
on the “Employment” page of the
diocesan Web site. Positions for youth ministers,
educators, administrators, musicians and choir
directors—they’re all there. Check it out and spread
the word to job seekers you know.
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Spread the word! Forward E-News to your fellow
parishioners, family, friends and seekers and let them
know they can sign up for future issues at: www.diomass.org/elist.shtml.
Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
email:
enews@diomass.org
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