Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Membership Newsletter
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Welcome back to our current edition (Volume 6) of our bi-weekly newsletter. It's a quick read, multi-topic news channel for members to see what is going on, what is planned, and successes from the previous weeks.
We urge you to email us news, tidbits, or notices of upcoming events in your area, so we can include them!
We hope you enjoy and share this format.
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Check out new items and changes on the Brotherhood website at
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Thankful and Blessed
Brothers,
I am so thankful for your recent replies and outpouring of support in response to my letter regarding payment of 2021 dues and a need for special donations. Through the generosity of our Brothers nationwide, we have had over 250 checks mailed in or Paypal donations made totaling nearly $30,000! And if it slipped your mind, there is still time to make a special donation. These funds were directly deposited to our operating revenue needs for the remainder of 2021 and help us continue on our mission and ministry.
Your giving is a testament to your faith and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others and bringing men and youth on a closer journey with Christ.
Go In Peace To Love and Serve The Lord!
Br. Conrad
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Monthly Brotherhood National Webinar
Our next National Brotherhood Webinar is scheduled for November 3rd, 8 PM Eastern.
This Webinar is a special and serious-minded meeting for all Chapter Directors, Diocesan Coordinators, and Assembly Presidents. We will have a conversation on the state of the Brotherhood and our financial environment.
Meeting ID: 824 8146 9157
Passcode: 357473
Also, at a recent Brotherhood National Webinar, we shared our most recent updates and changes that were suggestions from members. One tab suggested was about the value of the Brotherhood. Please share what you perceive as the "value" of the Brotherhood.
If you have thoughts and ideas around the "value of the Brotherhood," and how do we share this message, please forward ideas to Sr. VP for Administration Roy Benavides at roy.benavides@brothersandrew.net. If you have a suggested topic for a National Webinar, please forward this as well.
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Recovery Ministry
VP Lee Wright shares the following information.
Recurring meetings:
a) Every Wednesday at 7 PM (Central) 12-step recovery meeting for all addictions. Sponsored by RMEC. Zoom ID 923 8806 4304.
b) 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8 PM (Central) 12-step Recovery Eucharist for all addictions sponsored by All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena, Ca. Zoom ID 875 5107 8462.
Recovery Conferences:
a) The Gathering 14-16 Oct. Virtual conference sponsored by the RMEC. Registration is free. See www.episcopalrecovery.org for details, including Zoom ID. b) The Addiction and Faith Conference 7-9 October. Virtual and live conference sponsored by the Center for Addiction and Faith. See www.addictionandfaith.com for registration fees and details.
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Members At Large!
If you are a Brother who is not currently associated with a specific parish chapter, then you are a Member At Large (MAL)!
We have good news for all our MALs, we have monthly Zoom calls just for you!
The next call will be October 20, at 8 p.m. EDT hosted and led by Br. Lyn Reavis.
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Get ready for St. Andrew's Day!
How do you celebrate November 30? Does your chapter or parish nave an event? Send us pictures and a short description.
Br. Conrad Jones submitted this:
For five years, my old chapter would celebrate "St. Andrew's Day" (Nov 30) by hosting an event we called "God and Cod". St. Andrew was a fisherman so the feast was seafood related. We sold tickets to the congregation for $25 and provided all you can eat roasted oysters, fried cod, cole slaw, hush puppies, seafood gumbo, and dessert. Here's the custom recipe for the gumbo in case any of you want to replicate it. A great fundraiser for our chapter!
BROTHERHOOD GUMBO ~ Serve with rice or mix it in!
5 Gal pot makes about 80 servings for $75
Diced tomatoes (canned) 4 cans
Celery chopped = (2 stalks)
Onions chopped = (2 large)
Okra chopped 2 lbs
Corn (canned) 2 cans large
Green Peppers chopped 2 large
Penrose sausages – one jar or equivalent lil smokies 2 pkgs
Small shrimp 2 large packs
Small scallops – 1 large pack
Crab meat 2 lbs
Crab Boil
Rice 2 bags
Cajun seasoning
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Remember, Life Memberships will increase from $600 to $1000 beginning January 1, 2022.
Also, Annual 2022 Membership Renewals will be starting November 1-December 31, as well as Annual Chapter Reports for all chapters.
Membership pledges will increase from $40 to $50.
This is our first pledge
increase in over a decade.
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Current Dates and Events of Interest for Members
November 30, 8 p.m. EDT
Executive Board
November 17, 8 p.m. EDT
Member At Large Zoom Call
November 3, 8 p.m. EDT
National Webinar
November 11, 12, & 13 -
Brotherhood Diocese of the Rio Grande and Province VII
Annual Fall “Virtual” Retreat
FOSTERING BECOMING A BELOVED COMMUNITY
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Practicing the Discipline of Prayer...
With a devotion for each day of the year based on the Daily Office Lectionary in The Book of Common Prayer, and now the Revised Common Lectionary on Sundays, Forward Day by Day has been a resource for Christian disciples, Episcopalians, and others, for eight decades.
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Click on the link below to sign up for your free daily email.
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Brothers,
We have a bond, stronger than just a men's group or a Bible Study group or a service group. MEN need MEN. Brothers need Brothers. Our bonds cross social, economic, racial, geographical, political and occupational boundaries. Our Mission is to bring men and youth to Christ. Our model is St Andrew who responded to Jesus’ call to follow at the first invitation. Our method at its core is “Community” and “Fellowship” guided by Prayer, Study, and Service. The Brotherhood provides this relationship through Member participation in groups of those who want to grow and who need support and friendship with other men.
Ask not what value you get for your membership renewal, but rather the value WE OFFER through bringing more men and youth to Christ. Help us to continue this mission and ministry. Please offer your 2022 membership renewals during November.
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When's the last time you called up a Brother just to say "Hello" and thank him for his dedication to our Brotherhood over the years? Maybe even offer to pray with him, because we never know what may be going on in someone's life that they need that bond in prayer. |
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Recommended Books and Articles |
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https://betanews.com/2019/05/09/how-the-smartest-companies-use-slack-today/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
Read any new books or articles that really made an impact on you (or that you simply enjoyed)?
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Love is the Way
By Bishop Michael Curry
Dare to Lead
By Brene' Brown
The Social Justice Bible Challenge
Edited by
Marek P. Zabriskie
Write us back and give us the title and author, so we can share with your Brothers!
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Let us know what you or your chapter are doing! Pictures of events, upcoming retreats, fundraisers, service projects ... anything you'd like to share with your Brothers! Send it by email to:
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Down the Road Planning...
BSTA National Webinar November 3, at 8 p.m. EDT.
St. Andrew's Day Celebrations
As chapters and members plan for St. Andrew Day on November 30th please share your programs, prayers, and service with us.
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