External Organizations and Ministries
From the thousands of relavant organizations and ministries on the planet, these are some of the ones most often visited by Alabama’s Episcopalians. If there are other links you would like to see included, e-mail them to Bill McCartney at bmccartney@askAristo.com for evaluation. They do not have to be related to the Episcopal Chuch but should have a relegious theme or purpose.
Alabama Cursillo http://www.alabamacursillo.org/
This is where you will find a calanedar for Cursillo activities, Secretariate (governing body) contacts, and a description about what Cursillo is all about.
The Church Year http://www.crivoice.org/cydatesC.html
This site provides explainations, articles, and other information about the Church’s seasons, feast (clebration) days, theological topics, and a host of other interesting things to learn.
The Order of the Daughters of the King http://www.dokalabama.org/
Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine "With heart, mind and spirit uphold and bear the cross." This is an order for laywomen who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, or churches in communion with it, or churches who are in the Historic Episcopate. Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service. (From their web site.)
The Episcopal Book Store http://www.episcobooks.com/
“We belong to the Anglican Communion and serve people from all walks of life who seek knowledge of God, and anyone in grief or any other need who reaches out for God's healing love. We sell books, tapes and merchandise that spread God's word, that celebrate the Christian year and sacraments, that guide individual faith journeys, which support liturgy, and which strengthen the Anglican Communion.” (From web site.)
The Episcopal Church (National Church) http://www.ecusa.anglican.org/
The Episcopal Church strives to live by the message of Christ, in which there are no outcasts and all are welcome. Walking a middle way between Roman Catholicism and Protestant traditions, we are a sacramental and worship-oriented church that promotes thoughtful debate about what God is calling us to do and be, as followers of Christ.
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) http://www.alabamaecw.org/
The Episcopal Church Women are women of all ages, ethnic origins and socioeconomic backgrounds in the Episcopal Church USA, who choose to participate. Their Mission is: To empower, motivate and nurture the women of the Diocese of Alabama in utilizing their gifts and talents to serve Christ in this world. (From web site.)
The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama (Carpenter House) http://www.dioala.org/index.html
“Welcome to the internet presence of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. Through this site we hope to offer you opportunities to learn about our Christian faith and ministry in the Episcopal Church and to provide information about our diocese and God's work among us. If you are already involved, we hope this site will offer helpful resources and documents to assist you in your life and ministry.” The Very Rev. Henry Parsley, Bishop of Alabama
Good Samaritain Health Clinic http://www.gshealthclinic.org/
Good Samaritan Health Clinic serves the uninsured and underinsured people of Cullman County, Alabama without access to primary healthcare. Our mission is to provide quality healthcare, pharmaceutical and dental services to citizens who cannot afford the care otherwise. The clinic, in its truest sense, is neighbor loving neighbor as ourselves. (From web site.)
Kairos Prison Ministry http://www.kairosprisonministry.org/templates/System/default.asp?id=23761
Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. is the parent organization of a body of ministries addressing the spiritual needs of incarcerated men, women and children, to their families and to those who work in the prison environment. Kairos sprang from the Cursillo movement and is supported by volunteers from Cursillo and those other movements that consider Cursillo as their root. Its Mission is: To bring Christ's love and forgiveness to all incarcerated individuals, their families and those who work with them, and to assist in the transition of becoming a productive citizen. (From web site)
The Lectionary http://www.satucket.com/lectionary/index.htm
A lectionary is a table of appointed scripture readings for the eucharist and for the daily office throughout the year. This site contains a collection of Lectionary resources for the Episcopal Church. Updated every Sunday night.You will find the full text of the Sunday Bible readings, following the Revised Common, Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Anglican Church of Canada, and Church of England Lectionaries. (From web site.)
Prayers For A Variety Of Needs http://www.missionstclare.com/english/prayers/index
This site contains prayers for: the world, The Church, The Natural Order, National Life, Family And Personal Life, The Social Order, In Times Of Ilnes, and In Times Of Conflict.
Search For A Bible Word Or Phrase http://www.biblegateway.com/keyword/
This is the BibleGateway.com’s site sponsored by Gospel Communications International. It is a great site for looking things up in the Bible by word, phrase, or by book, chapter & verse. It also offers several translations to choose from to compare and contrast.
