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iamepiscopalian Lord, may I be at rest in You, and sweetly sleep the whole night thro'. Refresh my strength, for Your own sake, so I may serve You when I wake. ~ Thomas Ken pic.twitter.com/foyvvU7ykJ

episcopal_news “I certainly am taken by this little one’s witness of grace and generosity,” the Rev. David Stout said. “It’s inspired us as a congregation, and I hope it inspires others.” Read more about Jonah's "Giving Jar": bit.ly/2zUmXzZ

iamepiscopalian God, give us work till our life shall end, and life till our work is done. Amen. ~ A New Zealand Prayer Book - He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa pic.twitter.com/axZqrvYEEZ

iamepiscopalian Before the ending of the day, Creator of the world we pray, that thou with wonted love wouldst keep thy watch around us while we sleep. ~ The Book of Common Prayer

episcopalmaine Diocesan Cycle of Prayer ~ Sunday, July 22nd Together, we prayer for the summer chapel congregations of St. James’, Prouts Neck and Holy Trinity, Peak’s Island and for those serving in lay liturgical ministries.

iamepiscopalian Almighty God, whose loving hand has given us all that we possess: Grant us grace that we may honor you with our substance, and, remembering the account which we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ~ The BCP pic.twitter.com/9JUnnKUs98

iamepiscopalian Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” ~ John 14:27 pic.twitter.com/Pn8ZkYjQip

episcopal_news What's next for same-sex marriage in the eight domestic dioceses that previously prohibited it? We surveyed post- #gc79 statements and sought additional clarification about the eight bishops' stances on Resolution B012. bit.ly/2zNMOJN

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iamepiscopalian The world is alive with your goodness, O God, it grows green from the ground and ripens into the roundness of fruit. ~ J. Philip Newell, Celtic Benediction pic.twitter.com/XaH0p1z23P

iamepiscopalian Into your hands we commend ourselves and those we love. Be with us still, and when we take our rest, renew us for the service of your Son Jesus Christ. Amen ~ A New Zealand Prayer Book - He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa pic.twitter.com/BlCN2U4mF0

episcopal_news General Convention wrap-up: Following the Way of Jesus bit.ly/2uqeDmb #gc79

iamepiscopalian Awake, my soul, and with the sun thy daily stage of duty run; shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise, to pay thy morning sacrifice. ~ Thomas Ken pic.twitter.com/L4bbT3y6SK

iamepiscopalian Defend us, Father, through the night, and with your Son, the Spirit bright, the trinity whom we adore, be with us now and evermore. ~ 6th century Latin hymn pic.twitter.com/hSr7q4TdDq

iamepiscopalian O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you . . . pic.twitter.com/8bP5827DqS

iamepiscopalian Look down, O lord, from your heavenly throne, and illumine this night with your celestial brightness; that by night as by day your people may glorify your holy Name. ~ The Book of Common Prayer pic.twitter.com/xgqryqAsF0

iamepiscopalian Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have done for us. We thank you for the splendor of the whole creation, for the beauty of this world, for the wonder of life, and for the mystery of love. ~ The Book of Common Prayer pic.twitter.com/WKrky42fJ5

iamepiscopalian Now sunset comes but light shines forth, the lamps are lit to pierce the night; Praise Father, Son, and Spirit: God who dwells in the eternal light. ~ Greek hymn, 3rd century pic.twitter.com/1wYAXWvZXr

episcopalmaine The 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church is a wrap! Check out Bishop Lane's final update, John Hennessy's Deputy of the Day post, and more news stories from Episcopal News Service than you can shake a stick at. Heading home tomorrow! campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=5d528be2-3228-47a7-9850-4ae682d3725e&preview=true&m=1102254033550&id=preview

episcopal_news The voices and stories of women played a significant role in the workings of #gc79 , from a liturgy of lament for the church’s role in sexual harassment to a resolution that allows deputies to bring infant children on the floor of the house. bit.ly/2JipcMV