holyhunger.org: 2008 schedule

January

6	The Epiphany Officiate at the 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Baptism with Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
10	"Greening your Congregation" Keynote speaker at a pioneering interfaith conference dedicated to developing a religious community response to climate change. Presented by Rhode Island Interfaith Power & Light. 7 pm - 9:30 pm, Bishop Hendricken High School, 2615 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI. For more information or to register,call (401) 338-3916, e-mail info@riipl.org, or visit www.riipl.org/register.htm.
12	"Shining with the Radiance": Epiphany Quiet Day 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon Parish Hall, Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. In the season of Epiphany, we look for the light of Christ. Where do we perceive that radiance within ourselves and in the world around us? What practices can strengthen us to become bearers of Christ's light? Please join us for a morning of silence and singing, conversation and reflection, as we turn to the God who has "caused a new light to shine in our hearts."
13	First Sunday after the Epiphany: Baptism of Our Lord Preacher and celebrant at the 8:00 a.m. service of Holy Communion, and preacher at the 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. Sermon available on line: In the River with Jesus.
20	Second Sunday after the Epiphany Assist at the 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
20	"God so loved the world": A Christian slide show on climate change 12 Noon - 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall, Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. Margaret will present a new 25-minute slide show, "God so loved the world." Premiered in October 2007 at the diocesan convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., the slide show is being co-produced with The Canary Project and is intended to inspire and motivate Christians who want to connect their faith with the urgent need to tackle global warming. Please give us your feedback before we release the DVD! Admission is free and open to the public. This event is being held as a prelude to Focus the Nation, a national initiative to build momentum to address climate change. For more information on Focus the Nation, which will be marked across the country on January 31, go to focusthenation.org.
27	Third Sunday after the Epiphany Assist at the 9:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion (please note the change of time) at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts, with Annual Parish Meeting to follow.

February

3	Last Sunday after the Epiphany Preacher and celebrant at the 8:00 a.m. service of Holy Communion, and preacher at the 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. Sermon available on line: On the Mountain.
6	Ash Wednesday Preacher and celebrant at the 8:00 a.m. Ash Wednesday service of Holy Communion, with imposition of ashes; and celebrant at the 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday service of Holy Communion, with imposition of ashes, at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
10	First Sunday in Lent Celebrant at the 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
17	Second Sunday in Lent "God so loved the world": A Christian slide show on climate change 9:00-9:50 a.m., St. Stephen's Church, 67 East St., Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Margaret will present an inspiring 20-minute slide show, "God so loved the world," followed by a discussion of the Christian imperative to tackle climate change and protect God's Creation. Admission is free and open to the public. The service of Holy Communion will follow at 10:00 a.m.
24	Third Sunday in Lent Celebrant at the 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.

March

2	Fourth Sunday in Lent Preacher at the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. Sermon available on line: Now I See.
9	Fifth Sunday in Lent Assisting at the 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
16	The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday Preacher at the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. Sermon available on line: Ride on in Majesty.
17	Monday in Holy Week Preacher and celebrant at the 7 p.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. Sermon available on line: Kindness in the Night.
20	Maundy Thursday Con-celebrant with the Rev. A. Robert Hirschfeld at the 7 p.m. service of Holy Communion (with foot-washing) at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
21	Good Friday Celebrant at the 7:00 p.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
22	Holy Saturday Assist at the 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
23	Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Celebrant at the 8:00 a.m. and assist at the 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
30	Second Sunday of Easter Preacher and celebrant at the 8:00 a.m. and preacher at the 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. Sermon available on line: Coming to Believe.

April

12	Healing our Planet Earth St. Margaret's Church, Bellevue, Washington As a member of the Genesis Covenant steering committee, Margaret will be a panelist at "Healing our Planet Earth: Singing a New Song of Hope". This national Episcopal conference seeks to engage the Church in understanding and actively addressing the crisis of climate change. The conference will launch the Genesis Covenant, an interfaith initiative to inspire the national leadership of religious denominations across the country to make a commitment to reduce the global warming emissions of all the facilities they maintain by 50% within the next ten years.
20	Fifth Sunday of Easter and Creation Sunday/Earth Day Celebrant and preacher at 8:00 a.m. and preacher at 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. Sermon available on line: Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled.
27	Sixth Sunday of Easter Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.

May

3	Preacher at 11:00 a.m. Festal Liturgy to commemorate St. John the Evangelist, at Society of Saint John the Evangelist, 980 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sermon available on line: Running to the Empty Tomb.
4	Seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after the Ascension (and celebration of Earth Day) Preach at 10:00 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Trinity Church, Concord, Massachusetts.
11	Pentecost Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
17	"Come, Holy Spirit": A Pentecost Quiet Day Lead Quiet Day from 9 a.m. - noon at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts - Parish Hall. On the Saturday between Pentecost and Trinity Sunday, we gather for a morning retreat to invite the Holy Spirit into our midst. How do we recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit? What deepens and what blocks our awareness of the Spirit's presence? How is the Spirit at work in our lives right now? Please join us for a morning of silence and singing, conversation, prayer, and reflection, as we turn to the God who declares, "I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh" (Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17).
18	Trinity Sunday Serve as deacon at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
25	Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.

June

1	Preach and celebrate at 8:00 service and assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. Sermon available on line: Building on Rock.
5	Healing God's Planet in Peril A Gathering of Christian Leaders for Inspiration, Prayer, Briefings and Strategy Thursday, June 5, 12:00 noon– 4:00 p.m. (lunch included) Andover Newton Theological Seminary, Newton, MA Click here for directions Christian clergy are invited to a special gathering in which we will explore the dimensions of the climate crisis scientifically and theologically, and reflect together on our call, as Christian leaders, to make a difference. Margaret will offer theological reflections and opportunities for prayer. Other seminar leaders include: Bill McKibben, environmentalist and author, speaking on the critical nature of the next few years in determining the fate of the earth and the well-being of all living things. He will share a new global initiative called "350.org." Rev. Jim Antal, President of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ, leading us in sharing and developing strategy. Bishop Steven Charleston, President and Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School, sharing a new interfaith initiative, the Genesis Covenant. Climate scientists from the Sustainability Institute, briefing us on the latest science. Leaders from Religious Witness for the Earth and Clean Water Action, sharing information about advocacy initiatives. Requested: $30, payable to Clean Water Action (You may pay at the door, or send a check for "June 5 Climate Seminar" to CWA, 262 Washington St., #301, Boston, MA, 02108, Attn: Jeff) Scholarships available. To register, please send your check to CWA or email: tclarke@cleanwater.org (Tina Clarke, Clean Water Action, 413-549-6834).
8	Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
29	Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.

July

6	Preach and celebrate at 8:00 service and assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
13	Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
20	Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.

August

3	Preach and celebrate at 8:00 service and 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.

September

7	Celebrate at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
13	Quiet Day Lead Quiet Day, 9:00 am - noon. A morning of prayer and conversation, silence and reflection. Parish Hall, Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
14	Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
21	Preach and celebrate at 8:00 service and preach at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
24	Seizing Hope in a Season of Despair 4:30-9:00 pm Lead workshop on "Spiritual Resources for Seizing Hope in a Season of Despair" for Sacred Trust Forum 2008, sponsored by the First Church of Christ, Congregational, UCC, 12 South Main Street, West Hartford, Connecticut. Keynote speaker: John Grim, senior lecturer and scholar at Yale University.
28	Building Dedication Assist at 9:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. Note the special time – we will dedicate and bless our new buildings.

Looking ahead...

Annual Clergy Retreat
February 10-12, 2009 Margaret will lead the annual clergy retreat for the Diocese of Massachusetts