Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation A benediction to help us move through our day today (part 1): May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart. May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace. http://bit.ly/3Ajvbu
Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation Government support in the fight against poverty is crucial. Yet the year [of travel and observation] taught us never to sit back and rely on such commitments. Our politicians, in the final analysis, will follow our lead, not vice versa. - Jeffrey Sachs, from his book The End of Poverty
Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation "Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him,“Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." —James 2:15-17 What is the Spirit saying to you today?
Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation Most loving God, your concern for the poor is unrelenting, draw our concern into yours; Your compassion for the poor is limitless, draw our compassion into yours ...
Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation Let us pray: "The world now has the means to end extreme poverty, we pray we will have the will."
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From Episcopal Life - "ENGLAND: Archbishop welcomes the work of microfinance charity, Five Talents" Craig Cole, EGR Board Member, is the Executive Director of Five Talents!
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Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and a priest from Southern Sudan Oct. 29 promoted the benefits of microfinance for the poor through the work of the charity Five Talents.
Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation Most loving God, Open our eyes to structures of oppression and free us from apathy and indifference. (from the EGR Prayer)
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YAY! A hearty congrats to EGR Board Vice Chair, Rev. Dr. Ian T. Douglas for being elected to serve the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut as its 15th diocesan bishop. http://www.ctdiocese.org/News/newsView.a
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From the Sojourners email today:
Almighty God, you have blessed us with the joy and care of
children. Give us calm strength and patient wisdom to reach out
to those who are most in need, for those who are homeless and in
poverty, for those who for whatever reason cannot enjoy the
joyful life that children ought to experience.
- Adapted from the Book of Common
Prayer
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Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation Most Loving God: As you long for justice, may we also strive for it. Forgive our doubt, forgive our neglect.
Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation Most loving God, your concern for the poor is unrelenting, draw our concern into yours; Your compassion for the poor is limitless, draw our compassion into yours; As you long for justice, may we also strive for it.
Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation Hey friends--have you heard of The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind? If not, you should. http://williamkamkwamba.typepad.com/
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William Kamkwamba's weblog about his experiences buiding windmills in Malawi
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Another great quote from Bono to the NAACP this week: "Because where you live should not decide whether you die." Right on. Watch. (thanks for posting/sharing Amanda Norman)
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Hey Friends--did you see the NY Times Op Ed this week? Kinda awesome. Check it. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/18/opinio
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President Obama reminds us that America is not just a country but an idea, a great idea about opportunity for all and responsibility to your fellow man.
Exciting times are here again this year in the Diocese of MD - we have 10 applicants for the Diocesan MDG grants - including many new applicants. The Committee is excited to learn of the work parishes are doing in alleviating extreme poverty and the variety of ministries they are participating in...
