June Highlights Hundreds will gather in San Francisco on June 20 to celebrate 40th anniversary of the founding of Episcopal Asian American ministries and honor the first Asian American woman priest, Fran Toy, who was ordained 28 years ago. Controversy among Christians surrounds the question of burying one of the Boston bombing suspects. Bishop Pierre Whalon of the Convocation of Episcopal Church in Europe presents Pope Francis with a leather-bound edition of the Spanish-English sections from the Book of Common Prayer at a reception following the pope’s installation. Six months after Hurricane Sandy, Episcopalians work to meet local needs. Celtic Christianity celebrates 1,450th anniversary of St. Columba’s founding of the monastery on Iona. From clowning to kayaking to woodworking, hobbies offer Episcopal clergy and bishops respite and re-engagement. Music opens the realm of the spirit, says Ana Hernandez, a composer, arranger and performer of sacred music and a member of the church’s commission on liturgy and music. Support for the arts is a part of faith at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:45:57 +0000