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 Diocesan Prayers
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the month of May please pray for all academic graduates, for all educational institutions, and for the specialized chaplaincies in those institutions. Remember especially Breck School and Shattuck St. Mary and their chaplains, and all those who work with campus ministries, especially the University Episcopal Community and Canterbury House in Northfield.
Sunday, May 3 is 4 Easter
Anniversaries
5/8 James Wilson II, p 1990
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Gospel Based Discipleship
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Presiding Bishop's Visitation
May 14-17
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 Watch the Website for Details
The Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori will be on an official visitation in Minnesota May 14-17. Everyone is invited to join her in worship on Saturday, May 16 at 1:30 pm at Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, Faribault. Details on this and other events are available on the diocesan website.
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Mission Convocation
Saturday, May 2, 9 am to 3:30 pm
Breck School
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Preparing for Convocation
This Saturday's Convocation at Breck School will be an invigorating day filled with worship, fellowship, plenary and small group
discussions. We are expecting over 200 participants from all over the state. With such energy building, here are some ways you can prepare for this event:
Didn't
register early? No worries. You can register onsite between 8:30 and 9 am. Lunch will be provided with a suggested $10 donation to
cover costs. Contact Wendy Johnson, 612-870-3303, if you have any questions.
Donate a Water Bottle
In the land of 10,000 lakes, why should anyone be thirsty?
Summer is coming and water can be surprisingly difficult to find for people on the streets. The Second Sunday community is collecting water bottles to distribute to individuals in Minneapolis who are currently living without a home. Please plan to bring a new, reusable water bottle to Convocation to help address this concern.
Welcome Our Facilitator, Doug Baker
Doug
Baker, Sr. will facilitate the conversation on Saturday. Doug is a writer and Executive Coach, a former senior executive with
American Express, a teacher at three local universities and colleges, a former
senior warden at St. Paul's, Minneapolis, a former interim executive director
at Episcopal Community Services, a former vice chair of The Episcopal House of
Prayer, and currently a trustee for the United Theological Seminary of the Twin
Cities and Founder and Director of SpiritSearch,
a small group ministry.
Live Webcast
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/mission-convocation-2009. The chatroom will be open throughout Convocation and a live moderator will assume responsibility for incorporating chat-based conversation into the Convocation dialogue.
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An Evening of Conversation with Phyllis Tickle
Wednesday, May 6, 7 pm
Breck School
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 Everyone is Invited to Engage the Conversation with Phyllis Tickle
Internationally acclaimed author and Episcopalian, Phyllis Tickle, will be leading a presentation and conversation at Breck School on Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 pm.
Based on her latest book, The Great Emergence,
Phyllis will lead participants through a fascinating exploration of the current reformation in the American Christian church. This event is offered free of charge. |
Clergy Conference
May 4-6
King's House Retreat Center, Buffalo, MN
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Phyllis Tickle to Present The Great Emergence
In a series of three sessions on Tuesday, May 5, Phyllis Tickle will present the material from her most recent book, The Great Emergence. Everyone attending clergy conference will receive a free copy of The Great Emergence. If you would like to get a head start on your reading, drop by the Episcopal Center to pick up your copy.
If you have not already registered for clergy conference, contact Helena Bedell, 612-871-5311.
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This Week in the Diocese
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May 2: Mission Convocation, Breck School, Minneapolis
May 4-6: Clergy Conference, King's House Retreat Center, Buffalo, MN
May 7, 10 am: Christian children's formation network meeting, St. Clement's, St. Paul
May 9, 11 am: Regional Confirmation, Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, Faribault
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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