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iamepiscopalian The strife is o'er, the battle done; the victory of life is won; the song of triumph has begun. Looking forward to singing these words on #Easter ? Join our virtual choir and sing them with all of us! We just passed 100 parts submitted. Add yours at www.episcopalchurch.org/virtual-choir twitter.com/iamepiscopalian/status/1242491835815276544

episcopalmaine Looking for a place to worship online? We've got you covered. bit.ly/EDOMWorshipOnline #episcopalmaine #episcopalmaine200 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #jesusmovement #wayoflove #COVID19 #socialdistancing pic.twitter.com/6ykMIhYLXY

episcopalmaine The Rev. Suzanne Roberts, a priest and physician, answers questions about COVID-19. #Covid_19 #episcopalmaine #episcopal youtu.be/ZC2iWHQm2_o

episcopal_news With schools closing amid the coronavirus pandemic, some good news is that parents already have many tools to help them, and their children, stay spiritually centered. bit.ly/3a82ZPU

episcopal_news “Right now, we’re being faced with a cultural, societal crisis,” the Rev. Russell Levenson Jr. of St. Martin's Episcopal Church said. "The need for what we’re doing right now, it’s going to grow." bit.ly/2QpC8qH

episcopal_news "We are the church and we will continue to bury our dead,” Louisiana Bishop Morris Thompson said. “So, if there is no other option, services should be limited in scope." bit.ly/2IZBTyt

iamepiscopalian Pray with us. Pray along with our community or submit your own. bit.ly/39fSBEH pic.twitter.com/qqhJBcR1HV

episcopal_news As congregations, families, and individuals seek to live faithfully in these uncertain times, Church Publishing Incorporated is making available a PDF version of the Book of Common Prayer, and other free resources for devotional use. #episcopal www.episcopalnewsservice.org/pressreleases/church-publishing-offers-book-of-common-prayer-other-free-resources-for-devotional-use/ pic.twitter.com/OohwtppY0Z

iamepiscopalian By reading the scriptures, taking time to study, listen, and absorb what they say, we are entering into the long, deep, stream of humankind’s experiences with God. How will you start learning on the #WayofLove ? www.facebook.com/episcopalian/videos/635832517218390 #Episcopal pic.twitter.com/yGe0XAi0Lm

episcopal_news Lent under the threat of global pandemic will culminate in a Holy Week and Easter unlike any before – with churches closed and pews empty. @PB_Curry issues letter acknowledging an unsettling truth. bit.ly/2Wo5Ujg

episcopalmaine An update from Bishop Brown regarding suspension of in-person worship, formation programs, and meetings. Read it here: bit.ly/FTB3-16-20 #COVID19 #episcopalmaine #episcopalmaine200 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #jesusmovement #wayoflove pic.twitter.com/IDLm2Ed50Q

iamepiscopalian Find out more about the #WayofLove : Pray. Try the "Getting Started" practice as an individual, w/ your small group, & as a congregation (only when it's advisable to do so). When you're ready, move on to the "Going Deeper" side: episcopalchurch.org/files/wol_primer_card_english_pray.pdf #Episcopal pic.twitter.com/o9VTcgyADn

episcopal_news RIP: The Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris, Anglican Communion’s first female bishop, dies at 89 www.episcopalnewsservice.org/2020/03/14/rip-the-rt-rev-barbara-c-harris-anglican-communions-first-female-bishop-dies-at-89/ pic.twitter.com/ZSnqPSo8s6

episcopal_news Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will preach during the National Cathedral's online service on Sunday as congregations churchwide move to virtual worship bit.ly/2IJAThV pic.twitter.com/vXMtQHjMNY

episcopal_news Episcopal churches, ministries continue to serve the homeless, food-insecure families despite #COVID -19 - Episcopal News Service www.episcopalnewsservice.org/2020/03/13/episcopal-churches-ministries-continue-to-serve-the-homeless-food-insecure-families-despite-covid-19/#.Xmv3Ujvef24.twitter

episcopal_news Dioceses across The Episcopal Church are announcing how they are responding to the coronavirus, from canceled worship services to changes to liturgical practices. We will be updating this list of announcements throughout the day: bit.ly/39JEecx

episcopalmaine In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, many churches are considering live-streaming their services. If you have never done this, here are some quick tips. bit.ly/2U1OpCI #covid19 #episcopalmaine #episcopalmaine200 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #jesusmovement #wayoflove

episcopalmaine The Diocese has created a page of resources to assist churches interested in live-streaming worship services bit.ly/EDOMOnlineWorshipResources

episcopal_news “The next 30-60 days are simply going to be unlike anything we have experienced in recent history, even including 9/11,” @PB_Curry said. “The dilemma of what we know and what we don’t know will continue to complicate our decision-making and our lives.” bit.ly/2vZTGCA

iamepiscopalian On the evening of March 11, 2020, Presiding Bishop of The #Episcopal Church Michael Curry shared this message with bishops of The Episcopal Church: episcopalchurch.org/posts/publicaffairs/message-episcopal-churchs-presiding-bishop-michael-curry-regarding-worship pic.twitter.com/f8F08ZMy4J