This is more than a financial crisis.
The nation's soul is at risk right now,
and
we have to look in the mirror to see our own role or our complicity,
if only by
our silence.
excerpted from a recent article by Bishop James L. Jelinek
read the article in its entirety online
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 Diocesan Prayers
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For
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 15 is
3 Lent
Grace Church, Wabasha
Sunday, March 22 is
4 Lent
Cathedral of our Merciful Saviour, Faribault
Anniversaries
3/16 Stephen Haptonstahl,
p 1974
3/17 Daniel Pearson, p 1969
3/18 Melvin Turner, p 1979
3/19 R. Louis Gerard, p 1974
3/25 Mike Moses, p 2007
3/25 James Zosel, p 1964
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Gospel Based Discipleship
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Editor's Note
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Weekly News On Spring Break
The Weekly News will be on spring break next week. Actually, your editor will be with other Episcopal communications staff at the annual conference. Now, if only warmer climates were involved....
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Sabbath Economics Events
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Ched Myers to Headline Twin Cities Seminars
On Saturday, March 28, renown author, Ched Myers, will be at Gethsemane Episcopal Church to host a workship entitled Preparing for Holy Week: A Seminar for Clergy and Lay Leaders. This workshop is part of a 3-day series of events throughout the Twin Cities.
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From the National News
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| Number of Christians in America Declining
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Bishop Search Update
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| Committee Preparing for Interviews
submitted by the Rev. Neil Willard
When your Search
Committee for the IX Bishop of Minnesota met
on Saturday, February 28, at St. Mark's Cathedral in Minneapolis, the most important task was to
evaluate the 48 applications that had been received by the initial
deadline. The application materials included answers to three essay questions, resumes with
references, and information on their clergy profiles from the Church Deployment
Office. Part of the process involved a "blind" review of candidate
responses to the three essay questions ("blind," that is, without their names
attached to their answers). The members of the committee believed this
was the most fair and objective way to determine which candidates matched our
diocesan vision for our next bishop. After a thorough evaluation, the
pool of candidates was reduced from 48 to 22. More details about the next
step in the application process will be included in future updates.
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| Around the Diocese
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Spirit of the Lakes Ordinations
On February 19 several new members of the Spirit of the Lakes Ministry Team were ordained, including Joe Piette, priest, Annie
Henninger, priest, and Lizette Barber, catechist. As reported by the Rev. Pat Gillespie, "one bishop, one deacon, eight priests, seven lay
people one team one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all
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Thank You to Lay Leader Seminar Participants
During a cold week in February over 60 lay leaders
representing 31 congregations participated in one of four Lay Leaders Seminars
that were offered in Faribault, St. Cloud, Hermantown, and Sunfish Lake.
Members of the Bishop's staff hold the seminars each year to connect with
elected leaders in congregations, share resources, and field questions. This year, staff debuted a new resource, filled with the latest updates and information useful to lay leaders in all parts of our church. Read full wrap-up...
You Can Support Our Liberian Community
submitted by the Rev. James Wilson
Liberians on Deferred Enforcement Departure (DED) could face deportation come March 31, 2009, which is the expiration of their Immigration status. Our Minnesota members of Congress and other passionate individuals and organizations are helping with a request for extension. Please contact your member of Congress and ask them to support this important measure.
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Voices of our Youth
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2009 Acolyte Festival: Learning a New Set of Skills
by Micaela Garcia, Nativity Episcopal Church, Burnsville
How to swing a
thurible? What is a thurible? These were the questions I asked to
myself as I sat in the pews at St. Mark's Cathedral, with other fourth and
fifth graders. Here is what I learned. Fact one: a thurible
looks kind of like a bell, and holds incense that smoke rises up from.
Fact two: in a church service, an acolyte/server walks up and down the
aisle, like a flower girl would, swinging a thurible back and forth instead of
tossing flowers. P.S. Always have a fire extinguisher. Read the rest of Micaela's reflection...
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Phyllis Tickle event
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Publicity Materials Available
An evening workshop featuring internationally acclaimed author and Episcopalian, Phyllis Tickle, will be Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 pm. Phyllis will be covering the subjects highlighted in her most recent book, The Great Emergence. Phyllis is an extraordinarily lively, entertaining, and thought-provoking speaker. This would be a great event for a youth group, EFM class, or adult education forum to attend. A bulletin insert and flyer are available for download. Clergy Conference Online RegistrationClergy interested in participating in the May clergy conference, featuring Phyllis Tickle, can now sign-up online through this link. Due to the breadth of the material Phyllis will be presenting, she will be conducting three consecutive workshops on Tuesday, beginning at 9:30 am and concluding at 4:30 pm. Traditional free-time will be available at the conclusion of Phyllis' presentation. Registration is $100, which includes meals. On-site lodging is an additional $100. However, space is limited so register early!
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Young Adult Ministry
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Episcopal Student Leadership Team Accepting Nominations
Province VI Episcopal
Campus Ministry is seeking nominations of young adult college students to fill
two positions on the Episcopal Student Leadership Team (ESLT).
Members of the ESLT travel
at no cost to two national meetings (one spring, one fall), and serve as key
representatives on the design team for the biennial church-wide college event
held between Christmas and New Year's. This is for a two year term, and one male and one female representative
will be chosen. Students must be
resident (at college) within Province VI territory. If
you are interested in serving on the ESLT, or if you know of a student in your
congregation who would make an excellent member of the Team, please contact the Rev. Diana Rogers, 651-698-0371, ext. 2.
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Mission Strategy Network
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It's Not Too Late to Take the Goal 3 Survey
submitted by Rex McKee
The MSN Goal 3 task force still
needs your response! Take 5 minutes, click the link, and let Mission
Strategy know what networks you belong to.
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This Week in the Diocese
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Tomorrow's Diocesan Council meeting is canceled due to the weather.
Rather than reschedule yet again, Council will extend the length of its regular March 26 meeting.
March 11, Anglimergent meeting, 12 pm, All Saints Episcopal Church, Minneapolis
March 14, Mission Strategy Network meeting, contact the Rev. Anne Miner-Pearson for details
March 18 (rescheduled from March 12), Department of Indian Work clericus, 10 am to 3 pm, St. John's Episcopal Church, St. Cloud
March 27-29, Great Northern Teens Encounter Christ, contact Alison Feigh
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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