Thursday, July 8, 2010

CONGREGATION LIFE

• Conversations: Celebrate the Feast of St. Benedict with the Canterbury Way
  On the Feast of St. Benedict, explore prayer, worship and scripture study in the tradition Benedictine monks have followed since the sixth century.
  Sun., July 11, 9:30 a.m.
  Chapter House Dining Room

• Hail Mary! Saint, Image & Icon
  We begin an eight-week series on the Blessed Virgin Mary, as portrayed in scripture, tradition, prayer, and the practice of the church.
  Sun., July 11, 12:30 - 2 p.m.
  Chapter Room
  
  
  

• Apocrypha Now
  Encounter dragons, hear apocalyptic tales and explore wisdom texts, all in those mysterious books between the Old and New Testaments of your Bible.
  Wed., July 14, 6:30 - 9 p.m.
  Chapter House Dining Room
  
  
  

• Being Church Beyond Parish Boundaries
  Join lay and clergy leaders from the North of Market Area churches as they gather with Bishop Marc to share experiences of building community beyond parish boundaries.
  Sat., July 10, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
  St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church
  2097 Turk Street (at Lyon)

CATHEDRAL NEWS

• Letter from Our New Dean
  In her first letter to us, the Rev. Cn. Dr. Jane Shaw begins to share her vision as our new dean.

• GraceWorks Welcomes Career Coach Marty Nemko
  GraceWorks, Grace Cathedral's long running, volunteer-led ministry to the unemployed and underemployed, invites you to hear acclaimed career expert Marty Nemko address the current job market. The event is free and open to all.
  Mon., July 12, 9 a.m.
  Gresham Hall
  
  

• Support the Episcopal Church Team in the 2010 AIDS Walk San Francisco
  Fight HIV/AIDS by supporting the Diocese of California’s team as it participates in AIDS Walk San Francisco, July 18.
  Sun., July 18
  
  

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Grace After Hours - on the Labyrinth
  Walk the labyrinth by candlelight and the music of Devi Mathieu.
  Fri., July 9, 6 - 8:45 p.m.
  
  

• Pranic Breathing Workshop: Advanced Yogic Breathwork for the Modern Yogi
  Darren Main will teach the ancient breathing technique know in our modern times as Pranic Breathing. In the context of a safe and supported environment, this simple, yet powerful technique invites us to release mental, emotional blocks and to reconnect with the foundation of any yoga practice-the breath. As you practice this yogic breathing technique, you will have access to very deep levels of the mind and energy body allowing for a deep release. Pre-registration is necessary; to register, go to www.darrenmain.com
  Sat., July 10, 1 p.m.
  Wilsey Conference Center
  
  

• Veriditas Presents: An Urban Pilgrimage: Sole to Soul, Walking the Labyrinth to Quicken the Spirit
  The Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress, a leading force in the labyrinth movement, leads a weekend "urban retreat" using the labyrinth to enable deep reflection and to make space for the Divine Mystery
  Fri., July 30 - Sat., July 31
  
  

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