“Peace and Justice through the Empowerment of Women.”

I could not be more proud to be offering this good news from the Diocese of Los Angeles:

The Margaret Parker Memorial Lecture Series has been established by family members and friends to honor Margaret Parker by addressing topics of “Peace and Justice through the Empowerment of Women.”
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The Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop, the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, will deliver the series’ inaugural lecture on December 6, 2008, during the 113th annual Convention meeting of the Diocese of Los Angeles. It will be webcast live (11am PST) -- click here to tune in (or for more information.)

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Margaret Parker was a tireless worker for justice, peace and inclusion in the Diocese of Los Angeles. Her leadership in the ECW, her championing of the then "Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief" (along with her husband, Dick Parker) and her work toward the ordination of women in the 60's and 70's are only the tip of the iceberg of her powerful and prophetic ministry.

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From the Diocese of L.A. website:

Margaret’s life turned around her family, her church, her community—and most deeply around her commitment to justice as the expression of love. She treasured W.H. Auden’s answer, when asked whether he considered himself a Christian. “I’m trying,” he replied, “I’m trying.”

So join me in giving thanks for the work and witness of Margaret Lambertson Parker -- and for the lecture series launching on Saturday in her honor.
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Listen in, if you can ... and may God give us ALL the grace to "keep trying" together!

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