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 Diocesan Prayers
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For
the month of April please pray for the work of the House of Prayer and all spiritual directors. Please also pray for those working on mission strategy - both within their congregation and on behalf of the diocese.
Sunday, April 12 is Easter
Anniversaries
4/14 Gary Cavender, p 1984
4/14 Robert Lyga, p 1969
4/15 Paul Christopherson,
p 1972
4/15 Michael Hanley, p 1982
4/15 Catherine McDonald,
p 1978
4/19 W. Andrew Waldo, p 1989
4/23 Scott Monson, p 2003
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Gospel Based Discipleship
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Episcopal Homes
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Episcopal Church Women invited to new facility
All women active in Episcopal Church Women (ECW) are invited to participate in Episcopal Homes annual Eucharist and lunch, which will take place at 10 am at Cornelia House on the Episcopal Homes Campus, 1840 University Avenue West, St. Paul. This year's ECW gathering will include a tour of Episcopal Church Home's $11 million renewal project. If you are interested in attending, RSVP to Mari-Lou Treibenbach or Gloria Delano. A map and event details are available on the diocesan website.
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Mission Convocation
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Register now for May 2
Register online for the upcoming Mission Convocation, which will be held at Breck School from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Several metro area residents have offered lodging in their homes for Friday night. Additionally, note that childcare will not be provided due to insurance issues. Finally, Mission Convocation is a time for the diocesan community to gather. Let others know why you are going to Convocation. Everyone is invited to enter a new video, blog post or forum post on the diocesan social network.
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Mission Strategy Network
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Diocesan-wide conference call on spiritual gifts discernment
submitted by the Rev. Mariann Budde
On April 21 at 2
p.m. the MSN Spiritual Transformation Task Team will host a diocesan-wide
conference call on the topic of spiritual gifts discernment, for the purpose of
sharing resources and experiences, and cultivating relationships across the
diocese. Task Team One members have engaged the discernment tool Life Keys and
piloted programs in their congregations. Total Ministry congregations have
other useful gifts discernment tools, as do others in the congregation. We'd
love to have as many join us as possible. All those interested are asked to
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Upcoming Events
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April 25, Workshop: Stewardship and Pledge Campaigns
This event is designed for anyone interested in strengthening stewardship (relationships) and preparing/strengthening annual pledging activities. The workshop, which will take place from 2 to 4:30 pm at St. Paul's on-the-Hill in St. Paul, will balance information and idea generation, including insights on proven and new strategies and tactics. Register by contacting Kevin Shaw, Development Director, 612-870-3321.
May 4-6, Clergy Conference
Register online now.Guest speaker, Phyllis Tickle, will be presenting material from her latest book, The Great Emergence. All clergy attending will receiving a complimentary copy of the book.
May 6, An Evening of Conversation with Phyllis Tickle
At 7 pm at Breck School, Phyllis Tickle will discuss The Great Emergence, which outlines what she believes is the current reformation in Christianity and places it in context with other major cultural upheavals. Bring your friends, family, adult forum, youth group, or anyone else who may be interested in engaging this fascinating topic.
May 14-17, Presiding Bishop to visit MN
The Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori will be in Minnesota May 14-17 for an official visitation. Final details are being coordinated with the Presiding Bishop's office and the schedule of her visit will be announced next Tuesday, April 14.
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Bishop Search Update
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submitted by the Rev. Neil Willard
Your Search Committee for the IX Bishop of Minnesota
met from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, at St.
John's Church
in St. Cloud. Prior
to that meeting, members of the committee had reviewed audio recordings of
sermons and answers to a second set of three essay questions. These materials
were submitted by the 22 candidates who were invited to participate in the
second step of our mutual discernment process. The morning began with worship
led by the Rev. Debbie Brown, who is the newly appointed chaplain to the search
committee. Most of the day was spent evaluating candidates in light of
everything they have submitted thus far. Then a presentation was made about
the telephone interviews that will comprise the next stage of the search. After a review of previous interview training, the meeting closed with worship
led by the chaplain. Additional details will be included in next week's
update.
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From the Wider Church
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Rev. Peg Chemberlin named to Obama advisory council
The Rev. Peg Chemberlin, executive director of the Minnesota Council of Churches and president-elect of the National Council of Churches, is among 25 people selected to serve on the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.The agenda for the group includes economic recovery and poverty; support for women and children, including reducing teenage pregnancies and abortions; support for fathers with a focus on both good jobs and responsible fatherhood for young men; fostering interfaith dialogue with leaders from around the world; and stemming the human impact on climate by addressing eco-justice.
Links...
Millennium Development Goals on convention radar
Finding Hope in Hard Times: A resource for dealing with today
A Twittered Passion Play and online Stations of the Cross from Trinity Wall Street
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This Week in the Diocese
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April 8, Department of Indian Work clericus, 9 am to 3 pm, St. John's Episcopal Church, St. Cloud (contact: the Rev. Robert Two Bulls)
April 8, reaffirmation of Ordination vows, 11 am, Cathedral of our Merciful Saviour, Faribault, clergy should not vest, a light lunch will follow
April 8, Internet and Cell Phone Safety Workshop, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Nativity Episcopal Church, Burnsville (contact: Anna Ostenso)
April 10 and 13, Episcopal Center closed for Easter holiday
April 15, Anglimergent meeting, 12 noon, All Saints Episcopal Church, Minneapolis (rescheduled from April 8)
April 17-19, St. Paul Teens Encounter Christ, download candidate forms from the diocesan website
A complete Calendar of Events is available on our website. Other events can be found on the Region 7 Calendar and 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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