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Posted by Banner Lady (# 10505) on :
 
Some of you have already said prayers for Erin, included her in special intentions at a mass, or posted cyber-votives.

Erin was not one to hide her light under a bushel. And as I lit a candle for her today in Goulburn Cathedral in country New South Wales in Australia, it made me wonder how many other candles might be being lit in her memory around the world because this global community knew and appreciated her. She probably would have told us all to not be so stupidly mawkish, and then grudgingly put up with all the sentimentality.

However, I don't see this as sentimental, I see it as a very real symbol of light claiming its own.

So, if you have lit a candle for her at a church, or in your home, here's the place to acknowledge it. You can include any prayer that you might have prayed if you like, but really, all that is needed is the votive smilie and town or district of lighting. Like this:

St.Saviour's Anglican cathedral, Goulburn, Australia.
 

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Posted by comet (# 10353) on :
 
St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Talkeetna, Alaska

(and somehow lightning didnt strike me. It was an atheist friend who suggested I go. The world is weird.)
 

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Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on :
 
St Luke's Enmore, Sydney. I lit one yesterday at the Wednesday morning Eucharist.

[ 06. January 2011, 06:37: Message edited by: Lothlorien ]
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
In anticipation - I don't move easily in the snow but I will be there at my usual time.

Annunciation of the Lord Parish, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
 

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Posted by dj_ordinaire (# 4643) on :
 
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Galway.
 

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Posted by Huia (# 3473) on :
 
Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch New Zealand

Huia
 

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Posted by Simon (# 1) on :
 
In the icon corner behind me where I work.

I did pray, but more of a lament than the polite prayers you find in a prayer book... telling God to look after her better in heaven than he did on earth.
 

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Posted by ecumaniac (# 376) on :
 
I made a map

[ 06. January 2011, 09:42: Message edited by: ecumaniac ]
 

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Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :
 
Even pagans appreciate that symbol.

in the window of a house in south Edinburgh, overlooking the winter garden where blackbirds and wood doves are pecking the frozen grass and a squirrel is running along the fence.
 

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Posted by Triple Tiara (# 9556) on :
 
Here in London, accompanied by the De Profundis

Plus I shall say Mass for the repose of her soul later today.
 

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Posted by Raspberry Rabbit (# 3080) on :
 
later this afternoon at St James' Penicuik in Scotland.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
I lit a candle this afternoon when we went for an explore on our bicycles. I ended up at St Michael's Cathedral, Kottapuram.
 

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Posted by Pigwidgeon (# 10192) on :
 
I lit a candle this morning at my church in Arizona.

 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Washington, DC
 

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Posted by Rosa Gallica officinalis (# 3886) on :
 
Geroff & I will light one in Derby cathedral (UK) this evening.
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 
I intend to light one at St Phillips cathedral, Birmingham, UK this evening.
 

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Posted by Kitten (# 1179) on :
 
I will light one at Buckfast Abbey this weekend

 

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Posted by Arrietty (# 45) on :
 
Virtual candles have been lit on i-church.

[ 06. January 2011, 16:24: Message edited by: Arrietty ]
 

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Posted by Japes (# 5358) on :
 

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Originally posted by Marvin the Martian:
I intend to light one at St Phillips cathedral, Birmingham, UK this evening.

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I was going to do that on the way home from work - but won't manage it now!

I've lit one at home, and will light one in church on Sunday at St Mary's, Selly Oak (Birmingham UK).

[ 06. January 2011, 16:37: Message edited by: Japes ]
 

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Posted by comet (# 10353) on :
 
Not quite the same thing, but I'll be singing for her at a gig tonight.
 

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Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
Westminster Cathedral, London (in St Patrick's Chapel).
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
This Sunday at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Long Beach, California.
 

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Posted by sabine (# 3861) on :
 
I had to go to the hospital for a routine appointment today so I stopped in the chapel to remember Erin.

sabine
 

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Posted by Lesedi (# 5234) on :
 
I'll light one this Sunday at the United Methodist Church in Atascadero.
 

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Posted by marmot (# 479) on :
 
St. Damien Church, Kamalo, Moloka'i, formerly St. Joseph's, built by Fr. Damien.
 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 
on my desk, in the study, south east London
 

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Posted by Moo (# 107) on :
 
I don't know of a church around here where I can light a candle.

I'm going to a Eucharist this evening to celebrate Epiphany. I'll say my prayers there.

Moo
 

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Posted by Mad Cat (# 9104) on :
 
Old Saint Paul's Scottish Episcopal Church Edinburgh, in the Lady Chapel
 

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Posted by Pearl B4 Swine (# 11451) on :
 
All Saints Episcopal Church, Hanover Pennsylvania, Holy Eucharist for Epiphany this evening. I will also say her name aloud in Prayers of the People.
 

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Posted by chive (# 208) on :
 
S. Peter's Church in Folkestone, Kent.
 

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Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
I forgot when I lit the candle on the votive stand today, but I'm helping at our funeral tomorrow, so I'll do it then. We have a Votive stand in the church here in Epping.
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
St John's Anglican-Uniting Church, Cann River, Victoria, Australia
 

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Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on :
 
An online site for candles is here if you don't have any or a church where you can light one.
 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
There will be a group of SOF friends at All Souls Anglican in Jacksonville tomorrow for the funeral.
 

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Posted by St.Silas the carter (# 12867) on :
 
Our Lady Of Lourdes parish, Philadelphia (At the chapel of Our Lady)

Also with the rosary for the dead.
 

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Posted by Jigsaw (# 11433) on :
 
No candles available, but said prayers for Erin and all who are affected by her death,in the Chapel/Quiet Room (sic) at Watford General Hospital, Hertfordshire, UK, today.
 

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Posted by Moo (# 107) on :
 

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Originally posted by Lothlorien:
An online site for candles is here if you don't have any or a church where you can light one.

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Thanks.

I lit a candle and labeled it EE. It's the second from the left in the top row

Moo
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 
All Stains CofE, not-Westphalia, UK
 

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Posted by Paddy O'Furniture (# 12953) on :
 
Gentle Spirit Christian Church of Atlanta.


 

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Posted by DMarie (# 2267) on :
 
Nanaimo BC Canada
 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 

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Originally posted by Lothlorien:
An online site for candles is here if you don't have any or a church where you can light one.

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This is a great site. Thank you so much.
 

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Posted by maleveque (# 132) on :
 
Lit one on the candle site.
I'm using the group name SoF.
- Anne L.
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
One candle lit on the virtual site.

One candle (an altar candle stub - a Lenten unbleached one so it smells of honey) lit, placed in my window (I don't know why - perhaps she'll see it?) next to my icon of Madonna and Christ Child (Erin once, IIRC, deigned to post in MW/Eccles about the addition of the Glorious Mysteries to the RC Rosary and said how much she loved the rosary).
 

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Posted by Joan Rasch (# 49) on :
 
at Church of the Advent, Beacon Hill, Boston
Joan Rasch
 

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Posted by Padre Joshua (# 13100) on :
 
I lit one in my living room today. I have a stomach bug, so I could not go to the church to pray like I wanted to. But I will mention her name during the litany on Sunday.

The prayer I prayed today was the "Litany at the Time of Death" from the BCP (pp. 462-464), with "A Commendatory Prayer" before the Lord's Prayer.

I couldn't find anything better to pray.

This is why I like having a prayer book. At times when you just have no words, the words are there to be had. Sometimes they are not the best, but they are better than most. And sometimes they are perfect.
 

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Posted by Amazing Grace (# 95) on :
 
We had over a hundred candles lit tonight at "St. Spike's" in Berkeley, although I didn't do any of them. During our Epiphany service, I had a vision of Erin in ecstasy rising to Heaven seated on a large version of a Christmas pageant-type star; oh star of wonder!

I'll be lighting candles and reading The Burial of the Dead in the prayer book tomorrow morning, whether at home or in the chapel (because I have a key and I can).
 

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Posted by ephemera (# 13355) on :
 
In my home, placed on the window sill facing the Pacific Ocean, in Santa Monica, California.
 

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Posted by Nunc Dimittis (# 848) on :
 
All Saints' Anglican Church, Booval, Queensland Australia.
 

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Posted by iGeek (# 777) on :
 
Lit a candle on the internet site in the group EE.
 

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Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
I will be at a funeral this afternoon, and the church is likely to be one that has votive candles. So I'll light one for each of my dear friends then.
 

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Posted by Beethoven (# 114) on :
 
King's College Chapel, Cambridge

It's where I was when I heard the news
 

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Posted by St. Stephen the Stoned (# 9841) on :
 
Sheffield Cathedral if I can make it through the snow. Otherwise I've lit a virtual candle as referenced above.
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 

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Originally posted by Japes:

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Originally posted by Marvin the Martian:
I intend to light one at St Phillips cathedral, Birmingham, UK this evening.

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I was going to do that on the way home from work - but won't manage it now!

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Taken care of.
 

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Posted by Caty M. (# 11996) on :
 
Virtual candle lit.
 

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Posted by Boogie (# 13538) on :
 
I have lit a candle on my study windowsill in Rochdale, near Manchester, overlooking the Pennine moors.

for her family today


RIP Erin
 

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Posted by birdsoftheair (# 15219) on :
 

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Originally posted by Lothlorien:
An online site for candles is here if you don't have any or a church where you can light one.

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Thank you for that Lothlorien, a beautiful site.
Candles lit there and at home and I will try to light one here on Sunday.
Orkney, Scotland, Uk

[ 07. January 2011, 10:17: Message edited by: birdsoftheair ]
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
I have lit a candle on the virtual site, and on Sunday will light one at St Ninian's Pollokshields, Glasgow.
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
I also lit a virtual candle, and will light a real one on Sunday at St Mary's, Glasgow.
 

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Posted by fletcher christian (# 13919) on :
 


RIP Erin
 

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Posted by jacobsen (# 14998) on :
 
I have lit a virtual candle.
 

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Posted by OliviaG (# 9881) on :
 
I'm going to try to get into the Cafe for the first time today, but if I can't, there will be a little vigil in Caprica City with three candles. OliviaG
 

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Posted by Sparkle. (# 11520) on :
 
St Laurence Catford (London)
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
I shall light a candle on Sunday in St Bertelin's, Stafford.
 

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Posted by Landlubber (# 11055) on :
 
I too lit a virtual candle and will sit after the service and say real prayers in Norwich, UK on Sunday.
 

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Posted by kentishmaid (# 4767) on :
 


Here on my computer desk in Banstead, Surrey, UK.
 

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Posted by Adeodatus (# 4992) on :
 


in the chapel of St Elsewhere Hospital, north of England, at 1600 GMT today.
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Wonderful thread, wonderful thread title.

I have been away from home taking care of my elderly father for several days. When I left the hospital last night, I would have given anything to find an Episcopal Church, preferably one with a nice Epiphany service going on, but to no avail. Lovely big Methodist and Baptist churches along the way, but no votive-friendly places. Today I checked the hospital chapel, a nice little RC place but no votives available, probably for safety reasons. So I had a "WTFWED?" moment.

It took a couple of attempts to find the chapel empty, but I lit one of the altar candles and said a prayer for the repose of Erin's soul and of thanksgiving for her life. And then I blew it out, because I figured that with all those years working in health care, Erin would be royally pissed at me if I burned down a hospital.

I did this at 11:45 a.m. today, EST, which I have just discovered coincided with Erin's funeral. So please add to the list the chapel at St Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta GA.
 

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Posted by morningstar (# 15860) on :
 
Temporarily relocated in NL to be with father after mother was admitted to a care home. He's so sad and there's so much to do he cannot get his head round at the moment.
Fortunately remembered password for SoS and was able to be on line at 17.00 local which I think coincided. Then lit a candle and prayed at the computer.
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
Lit one in Hereford UK
 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 
I lit a votive in the chapel of the hospice in south east London, where I work, at 16.00 GMT.
As I did that, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring was playing.
 

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Posted by Dal Segno (# 14673) on :
 
St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square, London
 

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Posted by Louise (# 30) on :
 
Edinburgh, Tollcross, during the funeral.
 

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Posted by Banner Lady (# 10505) on :
 
in my home Canberra, Australia

knowing that it is still very much Friday the 7th in Erin's part of the world...even though it is now Saturday 8th where I am.
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
At home, beside my computer, during the funeral.
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
There is a light by my computer at present. Was lit during the funeral

Jengie
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
No votive candles there, but went into the University Chapel, University of Glasgow this afternoon. Noticed a carved fluffy bunny on one of the pew ends.
 

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Posted by Dal Segno (# 14673) on :
 
Just realised that the candle I lit in church at 3:30 GMT was lit throughout the funeral. I knew I would be passing there today, but hadn't realised that the timing coincided with the funeral. Fare well Erin.
 

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Posted by Hare today (# 12974) on :
 
and prayer card in Lichfield Cathedral.
 

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Posted by Vulpior (# 12744) on :
 
St Philip's, Bungendore after dropping in to pack the crib figures and extra candles away.
 

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Posted by Dogwalker (# 14135) on :
 
On Wednesday, I was in New York with my daughter. We stopped in at Trinity Church Wall Street. I wish I'd thought to light a candle, but I didn't.

I did sit and pray for Erin, her family and friends and all of us on the Ship.
 

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Posted by lilBuddha (# 14333) on :
 
Not sure if this counts, and I did not light it, but the sunset the night of the funeral was astounding. The clouds were a beautiful shape, layered and textured. The colours were gold, with reds and oranges, deep and bright. Seemed to last forever, getting richer as it went on. Even as the clouds began to fade, a warm glow shown on the water a while longer.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
I lit a candle here in the office last night so the same time as the funeral was taking place in Florida.
 

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Posted by Robert Armin (# 182) on :
 
Lit a candle on the Isle of Man, at the same time as the funeral. My PC wouldn't let me into the Cafe so I went away and was sad by myself.
 

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Posted by Banner Lady (# 10505) on :
 
Just a reminder that it would be helpful to the mappers if you post a location - town or district and country where the candle/prayer happened. Thanks.
 

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Posted by Banner Lady (# 10505) on :
 
Thank you Robert.
 

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Posted by fletcher christian (# 13919) on :
 
That candle site is brilliant. I'd never seen it before
 

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Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 

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Originally posted by Banner Lady:
Just a reminder that it would be helpful to the mappers if you post a location - town or district and country where the candle/prayer happened. Thanks.

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Originally posted by Banner Lady:
Just a reminder that it would be helpful to the mappers if you post a location - town or district and country where the candle/prayer happened. Thanks.

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The map doesn't work for me (in Opera, Firefox or IE) - it's just an ordinary map. Is there something special I need to do/settings I should turn on to get it to show?

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Originally posted by Jengie Jon:
I have started a map here

As I am using Google maps if anyone wants to help with this please pm me an email address.


It can cope with latitude longitude, address (with ambiguity as you like), postcodes or zipcode.

Jengie

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Originally posted by Jengie Jon:
Think2 has suggested:

http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/ernaehrung/food-smiley-004.gif

which was done by Curiosity Killed...

Jengie

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Originally posted by Jengie Jon:
sorry Swamplights Map again.

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Originally posted by Jengie Jon:
sorry Swamplights Map again.

I am going to have to stop as I need to be on top form tomorrow morning

Jengie

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That is beautifil - it looks as though the UK is on fire!
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
lit this morning, Slough Parish Church
 

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Posted by markey (# 14847) on :
 
Rochester Cathedral in Kent
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
I lit one on the virtual site as well.
 

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Posted by St. Stephen the Stoned (# 9841) on :
 
I didn't get to the cathedral - snow and back pain kept me at home. I lit a virtual candle though as promised.
 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 

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Originally posted by Jengie Jon:
sorry Swamplights Map again.

I am going to have to stop as I need to be on top form tomorrow morning

Jengie

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Oops!
Sent my PM to you before I read this.
Sorry!
 

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Posted by East Price Road (# 13846) on :
 
..on Friday, during the cafe service.
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
Map largely up to date now. Funeral changed to a small gator in a black square. Tried beer smiley for a meet but it is too big. At present have part of ship boat, not really happy with that (too indistinct at an appropriate size). Suggestions welcome.

Jengie
 

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Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
This map is brilliant - thanks again!

Re the beer smiley, how about just the pint glass from it?
 

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Posted by Bean Sidhe (# 11823) on :
 
this morning, Southwark Cathedral, London
 

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Posted by East Price Road (# 13846) on :
 
Thanks again Jengie - it was a wonderful idea.
 

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Posted by Japes (# 5358) on :
 
Thanks, Jengie.
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Tried to find a church with actual votive candles this afternoon. Visited St Mary's Episcopal church, Inverurie Aberdeenshire and prayed there, but it had no votive candles.
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 

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Originally posted by North East Quine:
Tried to find a church with actual votive candles this afternoon. Visited St Mary's Episcopal church, Inverurie Aberdeenshire and prayed there, but it had no votive candles.

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There is now.

Jengie
 

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Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
Something smaller and neater for a meet logo? There are others here under food and drink, but that's the smallest I can see. It's also drinking red wine and the drink Erin said she liked was Cabernet Sauvignon, so it seems appropriate.
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
I am wondering about using this one although I have drinking a wine glass at present.

Jengie
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Thank you, Jengie.
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Thanks, Jengie

Just to log, Amazing Grace, Basso, Infinite Monkey, and Kelly Alves had a meet yesterday, and I plan to light a candle at Mission Dolores this afternoon.
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
Second map with Memorial Meets Marked

Jengie
 

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Posted by Banner Lady (# 10505) on :
 
Thanks for the mapping ecu & jengie; lovely work - gives me a warm glow every time I look at it and think of the caring thoughts and prayers surrounding the gator pic. Nice to remember also that the gator is now surrounding us with her prayers.

SoF
 

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Posted by comet (# 10353) on :
 
thanks to my mom, prayers will be said and a candle lit at mass at Saint Michael and All Angels in Haines, Alaska this morning.

(many thanks from me also. I love this.)
 

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Posted by Moo (# 107) on :
 
There was a memorial meet in Washington, DC also. 38.9°N77.0°W

Thanks so much for doing this, Jengie.

Moo

[ 09. January 2011, 18:53: Message edited by: Moo ]
 

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Posted by Rosa Winkel (# 11424) on :
 
I lit a candle today at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity of Mary, the Mother of God, during the divine liturgy today at Wrocław, Poland.
 

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Posted by Scarlet (# 1738) on :
 
I lit a candle for Erin Sunday morning at 10:05 am EST - location: 35° 47' 29" N / 78° 46' 53" W.

All Saints Orthodox Church
 

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Posted by Lynn MagdalenCollege (# 10651) on :
 
Eucharist offered for the repose of Erin Etheredge's soul at St Judes, Burbank:
34.1849°N 118.304°W
 

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Posted by Ferijen (# 4719) on :
 
Candle lit in Romsey, Hampshire last night.
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Happy for you just to use Glagsow for me.
 

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Posted by Landlubber (# 11055) on :
 
Jengie - thank you for the map.

There was no chance of forgetting my promise to pray on Sunday - the last hymn was Guide me, O thou Great Redeemer. A struggle, following the Cafe service, and yet when put together with references to life in Christ from the rest of the RL service, a good way in to praying for Erin's family and you all.
 

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Posted by Sine Nomine (# 66) on :
 
Candle and prayers yesterday pretty darn close to lat. 36.24/lon. 86.84
 

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Posted by St. Stephen the Stoned (# 9841) on :
 
I lit a candle in Sheffield Cathedral this afternoon.
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 

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Originally posted by St. Stephen the Stoned:
I lit a candle in Sheffield Cathedral this afternoon.

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• download Google Earth if you have not already
• then click on the Swamplights map
• On the top right hand side there are a series of links that goe "RSS View in GoogleEarth Print Send Link", click on the "View in GoogleEarth". This will download of file of the swamplight in xml
• open this from Google Earth and you can play with the Earth orb with the swamp lights.

Jengie
 

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Posted by morningstar (# 15860) on :
 
Jengie , you're doing sterling work with this map business! Thanks
 

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Posted by Old Hundredth (# 112) on :
 
My church doesn't do candles but I was praying for Erin and her family at St Mary Magdalene, Ashton-on-Mersey in Greater Manchester (aka St Valentine-on-the-Barmcake) and have lit a virtual candle on the site.
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
There is a candle lit there now.

Jengie
 

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Posted by Gwai (# 11076) on :
 
This is seriously impressive, Jengie. Candle and prayers in Chicago, IL (at Church of Jesus Christ Reconciler.)
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
Added to the Swamplights Map.

Jengie
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
Many thanks, Jengie - brilliant job.
 

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Posted by Lynn MagdalenCollege (# 10651) on :
 
wow!! way cool, Jengie - thanks so much
 

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Posted by Ferijen (# 4719) on :
 
Thank you Jengie. Its beautiful what technology can show.

Of course, you know, when people claim 'ITTWACW' in the future, we're gonna have to hide this... don't want people getting the wrong impression
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
Now, now you are forgetting I am a good Reformed Christian, whoever heard of lighting candles in Church. I have no truck with that papist nonsense being called Christian


Jengie
 

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Posted by Banner Lady (# 10505) on :
 
And your secret is safe with us Jengie
 

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Posted by lily pad (# 11456) on :
 

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Originally posted by Jengie Jon:
Now, now you are forgetting I am a good Reformed Christian, whoever heard of lighting candles in Church. I have no truck with that papist nonsense being called Christian


Jengie

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My thoughts, exactly!
 

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Posted by Hedgehog (# 14125) on :
 
Sorry I am so late.

at St. Peter the Apostle Church, New Castle DE
 

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Posted by OliviaG (# 9881) on :
 
PeteC and I had a mini-Meet this evening in Burnaby, BC and raised our glasses to The Gator. OliviaG
 

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Posted by Banner Lady (# 10505) on :
 

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Originally posted by Hedgehog:
Sorry I am so late.

at St. Peter the Apostle Church, New Castle DE

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Not late at all Hedgehog. In my experience the second and third weeks after a loss can be the most difficult for immediate family. I'm sure Erin appreciates the continued thoughts and prayer very much, especially for all she loved.
 

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Posted by Duo Seraphim (# 256) on :
 
Erin - at my desk
And at St Francis of Assisi, Paddington Sydney, this Sunday.
 

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Posted by Celtic Knotweed (# 13008) on :
 
Not precisely a candle, as we don't have them. Sandemaniac and I put a prayer request in memory of Erin onto the church prayer board after practice this evening. St Peter's, Wolvercote, Oxford.
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
At last (I haven't been over to the church since before I heard) a candle has burned for Erin at my pad this morning ...
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
Fr Zappa I have lit your candle on Auckland New Zealand if you want more accurate please pm me.

Erin Memorial Meets Map is also up to date.

Jengie
 

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Posted by Simon (# 1) on :
 
In Brompton Oratory, London, this afternoon... a suitably tall and imposing candle.
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
I am learning this as I go along so apologies for saying this so late.

If people give a link to the picture of the candle as Simon did, I can include that in the Swamp Lights Map.

Jengie
 

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Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on :
 
I did link to the votive stand I used in my original post Not yer actual candle, cos I was setting up for a funeral at the time ahead of Erin's funeral, but ...
 

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Posted by eremite (# 4529) on :
 
In my cabin, down east, Maine.
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
Got the link to the photo, Curiosity Killed ... and added Eremite.

Jengie
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I'm posting this not because it needs to be on the map, but just to let people know:

When I lit a candle for Erin at my Tiny Town church, I also lit one for her father, with a prayer that he (and the rest of the family) would find peace. His message on the friends and family thread just communicated such grief that I felt the need to ask for God's help for him. I really can't imagine how he is coping with such a loss.
 

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Posted by Nenuphar (# 16057) on :
 
Sorry it's a bit late. Sacred Heart Church, Leighton Buzzard, UK
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 

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Originally posted by Nenuphar:
Sorry it's a bit late. Sacred Heart Church, Leighton Buzzard, UK

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Not too late, I will be proud of the ship if I am still posting lights in a years time, Erin's family and such will still need prayer then whatever people's theology.

Jengie
 

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Posted by eeGAD (# 4675) on :
 


at my home in Germantown, Maryland
(NW suburb of Washington DC)
 

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Posted by comet (# 10353) on :
 
(nice to see you, eeGAD! it's been ages!)
 

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Posted by Saviour Tortoise (# 4660) on :
 
Cologne Cathedral, Germany (while on a business trip.)
 

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Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :
 
Church of the Madeleine, Paris.
 

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Posted by Chapelhead (# 21) on :
 
Guildford Cathedral, England.
 

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Posted by Deputy Verger (# 15876) on :
 
In Westminster Cathedral on the way to the Gambit/Erin Memorial London meet on Saturday.
 

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Posted by Late Quartet (# 1207) on :
 
A couple of places in Sheffield.
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
Done. Four Quartets but ...

People will have to zoom in close to see it, there are now three candles in Sheffield.

Jengie
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Finally, with a real candle, at St Andrews Cathedral, Nethergate, Dundee.
 

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Posted by Amazing Grace (# 95) on :
 
I don't know if Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, is on the map, but I lit a candle there today for the Gator.
 

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Posted by leo (# 1458) on :
 
Rather belatedly, lit a candle before the eucharist at the university church in Bristol this morning
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
Right I have updated the map with those two. Sorry it took awhile. As far as I am concerned I am pretty sure the family will need prayer though out the coming year.

Jengie
 

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Posted by ShadoK (# 3264) on :
 
I lit a candle for Erin in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
Added.

Jengie
 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
Remembering, my dear friend, Erin, each day I look out my window at the mountains knowing she is now looking at them with me.
 

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