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We’ve all been following the numbers very closely, and now it seems they are getting better – the daily count of new cases, the rate of transmission and the percent positive numbers are all going down steadily. So, while we’re out of the woods yet, things are getting better, and it’s time for us to carefully reopen our worship spaces, taking the necessary precautions. More Jonathan Daniels Pilgrimage goes online August 17, 2020 Episcopal Diocese of Alabama On Saturday, August 15, over 400 people joined the Virtual Jonathan Daniels Pilgrimage through Facebook Live and YouTube. The online event included archive video of the 2015 Pilgrimage, newly recorded remarks from the bishops of the Diocese of Alabama and the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, and messages from community supporters in Lowndes County. More Christian Formation and Staying Connected in the Midst of a Global Pandemic August 17, 2020 Episcopal Diocese of Alabama As the initial pandemic sprint has turned into a marathon, many leaders in Lifelong Christian Formation are returning to face-to-face Christian Formation learning and sharing by using online platforms like ZOOM, Google Hangout, Facetime, and others. Consider staying connected with excellent course content from trusted church leaders and authors throughout the church. ChurchNext.tv courses are taught by experts in their fields/topics of study from a mainline Christian perspective that will help you to learn, shape disciples, and build community within your parish. The “For Groups” courses also contain a guide for facilitators that you may download and print. More Episcopal News Service Coronavirus’ impact on Indigenous communities puts new focus on protecting elders, preserving language and culture July 17, 2020 Episcopal News Service In early 2019, as an editorial committee began working on a new Lakota translation of the Book of Common Prayer, two of its members died “right off the bat.” They were Indigenous elders whose language fluency had uniquely qualified them for the task, the Ven. Paul Sneve, who coordinates the project funded by a United Thank Offering grant in 2018, told Episcopal News Service in May. The loss hurt Sneve both personally and culturally: Losing two elders in short order was a reminder that time is a critical factor in saving Native languages, stories and customs. Then, about a year later, the coronavirus began disproportionately affecting Native Americans, putting elders at particular risk. The pandemic is “scaring us to death,” said Sneve, who also serves the Diocese of South Dakota as archdeacon. “We’re terrified of losing [our elders]. And our tribes are very aware of it.” Translating the Book of Common Prayer into Indigenous languages is just one way that The Episcopal Church, through Indigenous ministries, partners with Native Americans to preserve languages and rituals. The coronavirus has added new urgency to this work, as Indigenous leaders consider what knowledge and traditions could be lost. At the same time, they see hope in young people who are connecting with their heritage in ways that previous generations haven’t. More Anglican News Service Weekly News Summary on Tuesday 14 July 2020 July 14, 2020 Anglican Communion News Service Tributes paid following death of the Bishop of Goma, Désiré Mukanirwa Kadhoro Tributes have been paid following the sudden death of Bishop Désiré Mukanirwa Kadhoro, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Goma in the Anglican Church of Congo. Bishop Désiré was highly respected around the world for the role he played in reconciliation and in helping to tackle the Ebola crisis. The Primate of the Eglise Anglicane du Congo, Archbishop Masimango Katanda Zacharie announced the news with “deep pain” on Saturday evening (11 July). Archbishop Masimango said that the unexpected death of Bishop Désiré in Goma followed a short illness. “The Anglican Church of the Congo expresses its sincere condolences to his wife, Mama Claudaline Muhindo, and her family, as well as to the Diocese of Goma”, he said. Bishop Désiré had served as the first Bishop of the new Diocese of Goma since its creation in November 2016. In that time, he developed a reputation as a reconciler, educator and evangelist. The Director for Mission at the Anglican Communion Office, Canon John Kafwanka, described Bishop Désiré as “a reconciler, an evangelist and a disciple maker”, adding: “Bishop Désiré had a big heart and a big smile. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.” More Upcoming Events Holy Eucharist online weekly. 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