Monthly Archives: June 2010

Book of Prayers for the Vigil for Reconciliation and Peace

Thank you to all who have contributed prayers for this occasion. Prayers for the Vigil for Reconciliation and Peace June 18-19, 2010 “The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.” Ps. 19:8 Holy God, open our eyes to a fresh vision for a peaceful world along with the will to seek alternatives to…

ON SITE Vigil for Reconciliation and Peace (Washington Cathedral)

ON SITE Vigil in the War Memorial at the Washington Cathedral Sign up for the ON SITE Vigil HERE Peace Vigil on Site War Memorial Chapel On Site HOUR First Name Last Name 1:00 PM Bishop Elect James Magness Carolyn Magness 1:30 PM Anne Stevenson Cindi Bartol 2:00PM Linda Gaither The Rev. Charles Hoffacker 2:30PM…

Virtual Vigil for Reconciliation and Peace

VIRTUAL VIGIL for Reconciliation and Peace June 18th and 19th. To Sign up for the VIRTUAL VIGIL click HERE The Book of Prayers for this occasion are HERE Thank you to all who are able to pray during this time. Click HERE for the Book of Prayers for this Occasion HOUR First Name Last Name…

Why is EPF a part of the Consecration?

by Mary Miller (Past Chair of EPF’s National Executive Council and Executive Director Emeritus) Over the years of this history, EPF tried to be clear that we support the Episcopal Church’s obligation to minister to those in the armed forces, that we do not believe the church can abandon them.  Now that the office also…

Contributed Prayers for the Vigil for Peace and Reconciliation

These Prayers were contributed by EPF members in honor of the Consecration of Bishop James Magness, June, 2010 They were used during a Vigil held in the Mary Chapel at the National Cathedral. “The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.” Ps. 19:8 Holy God, open our eyes to a fresh vision for…

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori expresses concern to President Obama about Gaza incident

[June 2, 2010] Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has sent a letter to United States President Barack Obama “to express deep concern for the circumstances surrounding Israeli forces’ interception of a flotilla of ships bound for the Gaza Strip earlier this week.” In today’s letter, Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori noted,  “The proximity talks…