Welcome to New Life Episcopal Church
We're so glad you've visited us here on the web. And it's probably no accident that God brought you to our site. New Life is an Episcopal Church that welcomes you and all people. Here you will find a safe place to ponder, to question, to learn and grow. To love and be loved, learn and teach, serve and be served, and share and receive. Wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome here!
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  As we enter the season of Lent, we reflect back on the things that keep us from a fuller relationship with God. Often, we will discover that Facebook, Twitter, and other social media outlets consume an overwhelming amount of our time - time that could be better spent in nurturing that relationship. Many people choose to "give up Facebook" for Lent, as a way to make room for that relationship to grow.
However, we could instead use social media to enhance that relationship - to bring us into a closer relationship with God and with others. We could "pray Facebook" where we pray intentionally for the person who is at the top of our wall when we sign in. We could send a FB email of prayer/thanksgiving to those people on our Friends list.
How do you see yourself using social media as a lenten discipline? Join the discussion on (where else?) Facebook, and share your experience. Get new ideas, try them, and share the results with the online community.
Using Social Media as a Lenten Discipline
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 A very special Lenten Series in conjunction with St. Philips Episcopal Church will be conducted on Wednesdays from February 24 through March 24 at 6:00 to 8:00 PM, alternating locations between St. Philips and New Life.
The subject of the Lenten series will be The Gospel in Four Directions, which introduces us to the creation-centered spirituality of the Native Americans, and relates that to our more familiar Episcopal/Anglican spirituality.
The series uses video and print materials prepared by the Native Ministry Network in Province VIII of the Episcopal Church in partnership with the Diocese of Los Angeles.
We’ll start on February 24 with soup, salad, and bread supper at New Life. On March 3 we’ll be at St. Philip’s; March 10 at New Life; March 17 at St. Philip’s; and March 24, at New Life for the last session.
St. Philips is located at 1130 Mercer Ave, Akron, Ohio 44320, phone 330.535.7295. Read more about St. Philips and get directions on their website.
What a great opportunity to meet other local Episcopalians and share the season of Lent! |
On January 12, the island nation of Haiti was rocked by the strongest earthquake it had experienced in 200 years. The result was total devastation.
Many of us are asking how we can help. We have a relationship with two organizations that will accept your donations and help you to make a difference immediately:
Food for the Poor
Father Jay Pierce, who just visited us says:
When I visited your congregation I spoke of the tragedy of Haiti: unemployment, illiteracy, malnutrition, lack of medical care, inadequate housing, and hopelessness that pervaded every portion of life. But today . . . today we watch the news as pictures tell us of devastation beyond our imagination to the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere.
The estimates of the dead and missing continue to rise from 100,000 to 150,000 . . .All hospitals in Haiti have been destroyed . . .There are no fire or emergency facilities . . .Injured and dead people lie in the street . . .People wonder aimlessly about in shock . . .There is no electricity . . .
Food For The Poor has delivered $ millions upon $ millions to the people of Haiti in food, medical care, education support and housing through our warehouse in Port-au-Prince. It has been damaged, but we will begin operations as soon as possible. In this crisis I ask you to respond generously to the needs of your brothers and sisters in Christ. And, remember, 95% of every gift you provide goes directly into the life of the people you respond to.
Donate to Food for the Poor online
or, send a donation to: Food for the Poor, Inc / 6401 Lyons Road / Coconut Creek, FL 330073 (Place the word HAITI and the number 11678 in the memo portion of your check.)
Episcopal Relief and Development
Episcopal Relief & Development is reaching out to the Diocese of Haiti to both address immediate needs and prepare for long-term rehabilitation work.
At least three million people are estimated to have been affected by the earthquake. Innumerable homes and major structures were destroyed. The Rev. Kesner Ajax, Executive Director of the Bishop Tharp Institute, said: “There is no Cathedral. The entire Holy Trinity complex is gone. The convent for the Sisters of St. Margaret is gone. The Bishop’s house is gone. College St. Pierre is gone.”
Episcopal Relief & Development has disbursed emergency funding to the Diocese of Haiti to help meet critical needs such as food, water and shelter for those affected. As communication improves and recovery plans develop, we will continue to provide updates. We are standing ready to support the country’s ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts in the days to come.
Donate to Episcopal Relief and Development Online
Please consider donating to one of these organizations. Help our brothers and sisters in Haiti. |
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