Most holy and gracious God,
In the abundance of your energy you have
created us,
In the abundance of your love you have made
us sisters and brothers
To share love, hope and material
blessings with each other.
Excerpted from Bishop Jelinek's invocation at today's JRLC Day on the Hill
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Diocesan Prayers
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For
the month of February please pray for Province VI of the Episcopal Church. Also, pray for those who serve on the Diocesan Council, the Trustees, the Standing Committee, the Chancellors and for the Diocesan treasurer. Please pray for your own vestry or bishop's committee and all those who tend to the administrative work of your parish.
Sunday is 5 Epiphany
Anniversaries
2/11 Robert Anderson, b 1978
2/13 William Donovan, p 1972
2/13 Doyle Turner, p 1986
2/14 Philip McNairy, p 1971
2/14 Marcia Onkka, d 1990
2/14 Paul Onkka, d 1990
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Gospel Based Discipleship
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Opportunities
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Episcopal Center Volunteers Needed
The Episcopal Center is looking for individuals to volunteer a few hours each week to help answer the phones and door and assist with a variety of clerical tasks. If you, or someone you know, is interested please contact Bronwyn Skov for more information. |
Trustees
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| 2009 Leadership Elected
At the recent Trustees meeting, James Delamater was elected vice chair for 2009 with the possibility of re-election for 2010. Gailen Krug and James Pavlik were re-elected treasurer and secretary, respectively.
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Trinity Institute
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| Radical Abundance
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For Clergy
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Clericus Beginning Again in February
The clericus gathering for all priests, deacons, and bishops in the diocese will be starting up again February 10 at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Minneapolis. Each meeting is brown bag but coffee and water will be provided. View the complete schedule online.
Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows Set
Three services for reaffirmation of Ordination vows have been scheduled:
- Thursday, April 2 at 11 am at Christ Episcopal Church, Grand Rapids
- Tuesday, April 7 at 11 am at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis
- Wednesday, April 8 at 11 am at the Cathedral of our Merciful Saviour, Faribault
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Ministry Resources
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Safe Church Trainings
Several Safe Church trainings have been set for February. Check the website for details.
First Nations Kitchen: Prospective Partners Meeting
Congregations that would like to partner with First Nations Kitchen are invited to participate in a Prospective Partners Meeting on Saturday, February 21 at 5 pm in the First Nations Kitchen at All Saints Episcopal Mission, 3044 Longfellow Avenue, Minneapolis. More...
Spring Regional Confirmation
Spring regional Confirmation dates are:
- Saturday, April 25, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis
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Saturday, May 9, 11:00 a.m. at Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, Faribault
Job Opportunities
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Plymouth, is seeking an organist. More...
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Bishop Search Update
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| Invite Potential Candidates to Apply via Website
submitted by the Rev. Neil Willard
Now that the month of
February has arrived, your participation in the search for the IX Bishop of Minnesota is more
important than ever. Members of the Bishop Search Committee have been
reaching out to gifted priests and bishops across the country to encourage them
to enter this process of mutual discernment. Perhaps someone who serves
alongside you in ministry in your congregation has also been doing this.
There's still time for you to join hands with them and invite a potential
candidate to take the first step on the journey that will lead to the election
of our next bishop in the fall. Point that person to our diocesan profile website and remind
him/her that applications will be received through February 18. Then
incorporate prayers for that person into your ongoing prayers for the Diocese
of Minnesota.
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Ar0und the Church
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Good Friday Offering
Every congregation should have recently received information on the Episcopal Church's 2009 Good Friday Offering (GFO). This offering is taken up annually on behalf of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East. Details are available on the GFO website.
Retired Deacon Wheeling and Dealing
The Rev. Barbara Ramnaraine recently published a book, Wheeling and Dealing: a Guidebook for Travelers with Disabilities. Although retired, Barbara still serves as the Coordinator
for the Episcopal Disability Network for the National Episcopal Church.
Acolyte Festival Welcomes More Than 100
The Diocesan Youth Acolyte Festival welcomed more than 100 participants from 17 congregations at this annual event, held January 24 and 25. After a good mix of fun and acolyte training, Bishop Jelinek joined the young people on Saturday afternoon for a spirited and joyous conversation.
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Upcoming Events
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February 5, week one of three-week Region VII series on Aging, 7 pm to 8:30 pm, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, St. Paul
February 7, Region 5 meeting, 9 am to 12 pm, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Rochester
February 7, Region 2 meeting, 10 am to 3:00 pm, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Cloquet
February 7, Region 5 MSN meeting, 12:30 pm, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Rochester
February 7, Episcopal Youth Music Festival, St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis
February 8, Broomball Tournament, 12:30 pm to 4 pm, Epiphany Episcopal Church, Plymouth
February 10, Region 8 meeting, 7 pm to 9 pm, St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, Minneapolis
A complete Calendar of Events is available on our website. Also, visit the Trips and Pilgrimages page on our website for a complete list of upcoming opportunities to explore your journey with God through travel |
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