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Monthly Archives: April 2012

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By Lisa | Published: April 28, 2012

  April 28th test News and Notes !

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News and Notes: April 28 – May 8

By Lisa | Published: April 28, 2012

Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tomb bestowing life! (the Easter Troparion)   Easter Dance here and here! Notes for the days ahead at the Church of the Advocate: All are welcome!   Saturday, April 28    Another Day to enjoy the fair beauty of God’s Creation at [...]

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Love Free or Die: Film About the Rt. Rev. Gene Robinson to be aired at Chapel of the Cross on May 2

By Lisa | Published: April 26, 2012

Love Free or Die, a new film presented at the Full Frame Documentary Festival in Durham, traces the journey of The Right Reverend Gene Robinson, Bishop of New Hampshire, as he moved through what became an arduous and controversial consecration as the first openly gay Bishop in Christendom. The film has won a “Special Jury [...]

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Bishops Co-Sign Letter Against Amendment One

By Lisa | Published: April 26, 2012

EPISCOPAL BISHOPS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA SIGN JOINT STATEMENT AGAINST AMENDMENT ONE RALEIGH - The three Bishops leading the Episcopal Church in North Carolina signed a joint statement against Amendment One in a letter distributed to Episcopal clergy across the state. The Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry, Diocese of North Carolina; the Rt. Rev. Clifton Daniel, III, Diocese of East Carolina; [...]

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Advocate Vestry Resolution re: “Defense of Marriage”

By Lisa | Published: April 15, 2012

 Resolution Approved unanimously by the Vestry of the Episcopal Church of the Advocate, Chapel Hill and Carrboro Tuesday, September 20, 2011 We, the Vestry of the Episcopal Church of the Advocate, deplore the decision of the North Carolina General Assembly to place a so-called “Defense of Marriage” constitutional amendment on the ballot next May. We [...]

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News and Notes: April 12 – 22

By Lisa | Published: April 12, 2012

Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tomb bestowing life! (the Easter Troparion)   Easter Dance here and here! Notes for the days ahead at the Church of the Advocate: All are welcome! Thursday, April 12     Theology on Tap- Grace after Golgotha How do we receive [...]

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Theology on Tap at the Carolina Brewery: Grace after Golgotha

By Lisa | Published: April 12, 2012

Theology on Tap is an informal gathering on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month of people who want to discuss the ideas that are foundational to and formational for the Christian life. At each meeting, texts from the tradition will be distributed to prompt conversation, but we are confident that the conversation will head [...]

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Convocation Educational Event on Amendment One: April 15, 2:30-4pm

By Lisa | Published: April 12, 2012

On Sunday afternoon, April 15th the Right Reverend Michael Curry and family law attorney, Sharon Thompson, will participate in a panel discussion of the proposed amendment to the NC State constitution, Amendment On.  Also known as the Marriage Amendment, this proposalwill come before NC voters  on the May 8th.   Panelists will address the legal and theological dimensions of this proposal.  There will be [...]

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Online Easter Book Study: Christianity After Religion

By Lisa | Published: April 9, 2012

This Easter Season, we are invited to join with others in the Diocese of North Carolina in a six-week (April 11-May 20) online Eastertide book study of Diana Butler Bass’ new book, Christianity After Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening. Bass will also visit the Diocese May 17-20. Bass offers [...]

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Holy Week Schedule

By Lisa | Published: April 4, 2012

Palm Sunday, April 1: Liturgy of the Palms, Procession, and Holy Eucharist. 11 AM at the Carrboro Town Commons BYOC. (Bring your own chair or blankets to sit upon). Labyrinth available at Binkley Baptist Church: 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm Note: Throughout Holy Week, the Advocate will be one of many churches in Chapel Hill sponsoring a [...]

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