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On behalf of The Cathedral Of St. Michael

The Defender Reformed Catholic Church, and

The Most Reverend Patrick Batuyong;

World Aids Day Observance

Atlanta, Georgia

December 1, 2007 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 1, 2007, will mark the annual World Aids Day observance for the Metro Atlanta area with 4 local churches joining together in ecumenical fellowship in the remembrance of those affected by HIV and AIDS. This year's theme is “We Remember, We Celebrate, We believe”.

The congregations of First Christian Church of Decatur, Gentle Spirit Christian Church, Oakhurst Baptist and St. Michael the Defender of the Reformed Catholic Church invite the community to come together to remember, raise in memorial those who have died and call for action that recognizes HIV is not just a disease. It’s proof positive of injustice!

Remembering the lives that have been lived, Celebrating the lives being lived, and holding to the Belief that we can one day see a world without HIV and AIDS. The annual observance day has been adopted to help share hope and information with communities; to open minds and hearts to the plight of those infected and affected by this terrible disease.

The service will be held at The First Christian Church Of Decatur, Georgia, at 7:00PM. All are welcome and invited to attend this most special time of remembrance, celebration of life and a call for action.

Come and be a part of making a difference.

First Christian Church Of Decatur Disciples Of Christ

601 West Ponce De Leon

Decatur, Georgia 30030

For more information contact:

Most Rev.Patrick W. Batuyong, DD

St. Michael The Defender

Catholic Church

678-732-9722

Rev. Paul M. Turner

Gentle Spirit Christian Church

404-604-8124

Rev. James Brewer-Calvert

First Christian Church

of Decatur

404-378-3621

THE DIOCESE OF ST. PATRICK

Columbus, Ohio World AIDS Day Service:

Join The Parishes, Missions and Communities of The Reformed Catholic Church in Columbus, Ohio for a multi-denominational World AIDS Day Service, Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Broad Street United Methodist Church, 501 East Broad Street, just east of downtown Columbus. Service begins at 7:30pm with refreshments following the service. There will also be a candlelight vigil that same day at the Columbus Topiary Garden, corner of S. Grant Street and East Town Street from 5pm-7pm.

The Service will feature special music and readings, performances by Illumanti of the Columbus Gay Mens' Chorus, OSU Dance Department and much more.

Contributors include Broad Street UMC, The Reformed Catholic Church, Pater Noster House, Lamb of God Anglican Church, Beacon Fellowship Ohio, Ohio AIDS Coalition, Columbus AIDS Task Force, New Creation MCC, Equality Ohio, Project Open Hand, Columbus Health Department, Columbus Urban League.

This event is free and open to the public.

May we all live to see a day free of HIV/AIDS

Columbus Ohio Global Diabetes Day Summit

Please join the people of The Reformed Catholic Church at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, located at 400 North High St. as we observe Global Diabetes Day on December 1, 2007

The Theme of the Summit is: Diabetes and You: Today's Challenges, Tomorrow's Victories

The Summit begins with a 7:15 am till 8:00 am Check-In, with Welcome Remarks scheduled from 8:00 am until 9:00 am. From 9:00 am until 10:15 am Global Diabetes Epidemic: International Experience on Prevention Strategies Panel Discussion. A Health Expo follows

Registration is required for this event. To Register, please call 614-273-0143.

Spring 2008 Synod

The Spring Synod of The Reformed Catholic Church is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23 through Saturday, April 26, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Most Reverend Patrick Batuyong, the Bishop of the Diocese of St. Michael, will serve as the coordinator for the Synod. Information relative to accommodations and the schedule of events will be generated by his office and shared via the PaxPress.

I have a series of films that will be screened by the gathered community during the synod. I am also working on a very special speaker for the Synod... Your prayers are appreciated!

Please reserve the date and join us in Atlanta for the Synod! If you would like to assist in the Synod preparations, please contact Bishop Patrick Batuyong at vicargeneral@reformedcatholicchurch.org

++Phillip Zimmerman