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September 1, 2009
prayerDiocesan Prayers

For the month of September, please pray for Episcopal Homes of Minnesota and all other institutions that do ministry for and with the elderly. Please pray for your local senior residential facilities and care centers. Please pray for the candidates in the Bishop Search process for the Diocese of Minnesota and for the Search Committee.

Sunday, September 13, is Pentecost 14
Calvary, Rochester

Anniversaries
9/8 Mary Jo Feely, d 1994

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Gospel Based Discipleship
Mission Strategy Network
Gospel Based Discipleship survey
The Mission Strategy Network (MSN) is trying to determine how many congregations took up the Bishop's call to practice, or continue practicing, Gospel Based Discipleship (GBD) in the last year. Please help out by taking a short, two-question survey about your experience.  Click here to take the two-question survey.
Around the Diocese
Acting Region 8 dean announced
The Rev. Canon Richard Norman has accepted Bishop Jelinek's invitation to serve as Acting Dean of Region 8. Contact Rev. Norman at 612-870-7800, richardn@ourcathedral.org.
Events
Kidney transplant fundraiser
The Rev. Melanie Spears received a kidney transplant on July 14. Although the transplant is covered by health insurance, there are many incidental living expenses that are not covered. A fundraiser is being held for Rev. Spears at Tillie's Bean on Saturday, September 12 from 7-9. The address and ticket prices can be found on the diocesan website.

A survival guide to the adolescent brain
David Walsh, Ph.D. is one of the world's leading authorities on parenting and the impact of media on children's health and development. On September 30 at 6:30 he will present at St. John the Evangelist, St. Paul. A donation of $5 is suggested. For more information visit St. John the Evangelist's website.

Garden fundraiser for the UEC
Come and hear how God is at work at the U of M. The University Episcopal Community invites you to a garden party fundraiser on Sunday, September 20th at 2:30 pm in the garden at Grace Lutheran Church. Invite a friend or three to come along! There will be an free will offering in support of UEC programs during the coming school year. Directions and parking information can be found on the UEC website at www.uec-mn.org. Or, you can reach Janell in the office at 612-331-3552.

A Day of Healing with the Rev. Matt Linn, SJ
The St. Croix Valley Chapter of the Order of St. Luke (OSL) is sponsoring two upcoming events at Ascension Episcopal Church, Stillwater. On Friday, October 2 the Rev. Matt Linn, a Jesuit priest, will lead an evening session for those in healing ministries and on Saturday, October 3 he will lead an all-day session open to the public that includes topics such as healing our image of God, forgiveness and prayer. Updated information, including a detailed flyer and registration form is now available on the diocesan website. 
News
Ministry within a cultural context:
The White Earth Reservation congregations
submitted by the Rev. Lisa White Smith
"The White Earth Reservation spans 1,300 square miles of prairie, woods, and lakes in northwestern Minnesota.  It is the home of the White Earth Ojibwa Nation, consisting of three counties which are among the economically poorest in the State; its schools are among the highest poverty rate as well." Read the full article on the Department of Indian Work's new website, www.departmentofindianwork.com.
Clergy
Register now for September clergy conference
The Continuing Education committee is pleased to offer registration for Clergy Conference, Fall 2009. You can register either online or by downloading the registration form and mailing it to the Episcopal Center. This year, the Rev. Will Thompson, MSW, MDiv, will be at clergy conference working with clergy to let loose of unfulfilled expectations and anxiety in order to move into the new episcopacy with open hearts and minds. Will is a licensed clinical social worker and priest with over 28 years of experience as a therapist, priest, and coach. Registration includes program expenses and meals. When you register, you will be given several lodging options. If you would prefer to stay in a hotel, we recommend the following: Country Inn by Carlson, 763-682-5660, or Super 8 Motel, 763-682-5930.
calendarThis Week in the Diocese

September 7: Episcopal Center closed for Labor Day holiday

September 9: DIW Clericus, St. John's, St. Cloud, 9:00 am

A complete Calendar of Events is available on our website.  Other events can be found on the community calendar, the Region 7 Calendar and the Episcopal Music Calendar.