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Diocesan Prayers
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the month of March please pray for those involved in specialized licensed ministries throughout the diocese, including lay Eucharistic ministers and visitors, and for lay readers. Please pray for all church musicians and the worship committees in your parishes.
Sunday, March 1 is 1 Lent
St. David's Parish, Minnetonka (Feast of David of Wales)
Anniversaries
3/1 Kathryn Jeffrey, p 1986
3/1 Michael Tippett, p 1995
3/1 John Husband, p 1967
3/1 James Riley, p 1960
3/4 Mariann Edgar Budde,
p 1989
3/6 Robert Gunkle, d 1988
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Gospel Based Discipleship
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Ministry Resources
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Music Calendar Launched
People Around the DioceseVisit the new feature of the diocesan website, People Around the Diocese, to Keep track of the important events in the life of clergy and lay leadership in the Diocese of Minnesota. If you have any updates or news, email Wendy Johnson, Communications Director.
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Education
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Dr. David Walsh to Speak
Thursday, April 23, 6:30 pm
St. John the Evangelist, St. Paul
Internationally-known parenting expert, Dr. David Walsh, author of No: Why Kids of All Ages Need to Hear it and Ways Parents Can Say It, will be speaking at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, St. Paul. Cost is $5. Tickets are limited. An Evening with Phyllis TickleWednesday, May 6, 7:00 pm
Breck School, 123 Ottawa Ave
Anglimergent, Minnesota is proud to sponsor an evening with celebrated author, Phyllis Tickle. In this much-anticipated event, Ms. Tickle will bring her encyclopedic knowledge
of American religion to bear on the current shifts in the Christian
landscape. Bring your Wednesday night education group to hear Phyllis speak to The Great Emergence. You will walk away with a month's worth of conversation - at least!
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Parochial Reports
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Deadline is March 1
Thank you to the 20 congregations that have submitted completed parochial reports. This is just a friendly reminder to the remaining 85 congregations that fully completed parochial reports are due to the national Episcopal Church by March 1. It is extremely important in this year of electing the IX Bishop of Minnesota that parochial reports be submitted by the deadline. Parochial reports can be filed online using this link.
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Stewardship
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St. Matthew's Acts 2 Fund Supports Members in Need
All who believed were together and had all things in common;
they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all,
as any had need. (Acts 2:44-45)
The current recession has far-reaching implications, touching the lives of congregations and individuals throughout Minnesota. While we often thinking of serving those in need as individuals outside our church doors, one community, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, St. Paul, has responded with funds available to members of their own community. More...
Planned Giving and Endowment Workshop Upcoming
Saturday, March 7, 1 pm to 4:30 pm
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Minneapolis
Uncertain times like these remind us of how important
it is to plan for the future. One great way to answer members' desire and
need to give when personal finances are tight is through planning for future
gifts and bequests. Join us March 7 for new
information and insights on how you can enhance your congregation's and your
own readiness for long-term stewardship. RSVP to Kevin Shaw, Development Director, 612-870-3321.
MPR Series: Repossessing Virtue
Minnesota Public Radio's Speaking of Faith has launched an ongoing series exploring the moral, spiritual, and
practical aspects of the economic downturn. The site includes reflections from well-known wisdom leaders like Joan Chittister to Parker Palmer. Visit their website to find out more.
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Bishop Search Update
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| 48 Applications Received; Next Steps
submitted by the Rev. Neil Willard
This is an exciting week in our search for the IX Bishop of Minnesota. The
initial application process, which is now closed, resulted in the submission of
48 applications. The total number of candidates far exceeded our
expectations. These 48 individuals came to us in a variety of ways:
recommendations from diocesan bishops, discernment with colleagues and parish
leaders, encouragement by members of our congregations, networks throughout the
country, clergy profiles from the Church Deployment Office, and simple word of
mouth about our search website.
They represent a mixture of men and women, diverse ethnic groups, straight and
gay, Minnesotans and non-Minnesotans, and a wide range of experience in their
service to the Episcopal Church. Please keep each of these persons in
your prayers.
The members of your Bishop Search Committee are currently
reviewing the applications and will meet on Saturday, February 28, at St.
Mark's Cathedral in Minneapolis.
The months ahead will see an intensification of the screening and interview
processes that will ultimately lead to a slate of 3-5 final candidates from the
search process. In addition to those eventual nominees for election,
there will be an opportunity to add other nominees by a petition process established at the 2008 Diocesan Convention.
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Episcopal Relief & Development
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Lenten Email
Receive Lenten daily meditations by email. Each day during
Lent you will receive an electronic Lenten Meditation from
Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) featuring reflections adapted from the
writings of the Rev. Barbara C. Crafton.
Healing a Broken World is ERD Lenten Theme
March 1 is Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday. Provide your congregation
with a prayerful way to consider the needs of vulnerable people, and
give Episcopalians an opportunity to reach out to those who are
suffering. Download bulletin inserts and prayer cards to use this Sunday or anytime during Lent.
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This Week in the Diocese
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February 26, Diocesan Council meeting, 10 am to 3 pm
February 28, MSN Region 2 gathering, 9:30 am to 12 noon, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Duluth
A complete Calendar of Events is available on our website. Music events can be found on the Episcopal Music Calendar. 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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