Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota
Monthly Leadership Links

September 2009

Bishop Search Walkabouts
walkabout graphicThe IX Bishop Search Committee has finalized the logistics for the IX Bishop candidate walkabouts next month. This will be an opportunity for the diocese to meet the candidates for the IX Bishop of Minnesota. It will also be an opportunity for the candidates to get a little taste of who we are as the people of Minnesota.

Monday, October 19, 2009
12 noon to 2 pm, St Christopher's, Roseville
7 to 9 pm, Breck School chapel, Golden Valley

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
7 to 9 pm, Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, Faribault

Thursday, October 22, 2009
7 to 9 pm, Shooting Star Casino Event Center, Mahnomen

Friday, October 23, 2009
7 to 9 pm, St Paul's, Duluth

More details about the walkabouts is available on the diocesan website.

Guidelines for acceptable questions for bishop candidates. Questions for the candidates can be submitted via the Search Committee blog. A downloadable form will be available through that blog soon.

Not everyone will be able to attend these events. If you or members of your community are unable to participate, please consider holding a viewing party. Podcasts of each walkabout will be available through the diocesan website.
Diocesan Convention
convention logoDelegates, voting clergy, guests and youth and children's program participants can register online now for early bird rates.

Downloadable registration form - register by mail.

Exhibitor online registration.

Downloadable exhibitor registration form.

With limited time for the business portion of Diocesan Convention, nominees will be introduced via short videos on the diocesan website. These videos will be available for viewing by the end of September. If members of your community do not have high speed internet access, please plan to hold a viewing party at a location with this type of access or contact the diocesan Communications office for a DVD.

Change of lay delegate certification form

Youth program registration materials

Diocesan Journal
Clergy Conference
Online registration is open until Wednesday, September 23. Register now.

Downloadable registration form - to register by mail.
Dates to Remember
Diocesan Council meeting
Thursday, September 17
10 am to 3 pm
St. Paul's, Duluth

Simply Serving: Episcopal Community Services annual gala
Friday, September 18
6 to 9 pm
Golden Valley Country Club
651-874-8823

Episcopal Spiritual Directors gathering
Saturday, September 19
9 am to 12 noon
St. Mark's Cathedral, Mpls.
Colleen Johnson, 651-402-9342

Safe Church training
Saturday, September 19
9 am to 12 noon
St. Mark's Cathedral, Mpls.
Mary Lusk, 612-870-7800

Clergy Conference
Monday, September 28 to Wednesday, September 30
King's House Retreat Center
Karen Olson, 612-871-5311

Region V meeting
Saturday, October 3
9 am to 12 noon
Christ Church, Albert Lea
Pat Dibble, 507-634-4775

Art Affair to benefit Episcopal Homes
Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4
Episcopal Homes, St. Paul
651-632-8852

Region IX meeting
Monday, October 5
St. Edward's, Wayzata
7 to 9 pm
The Rev. John Peters 952-941-3065

Metro area faith formation meeting - youth ministries
Monday, October 5
10 am to 12 noon
St. Mark's, Minneapolis
The Rev. Canon Cara Spaccarelli, 612-870-7800

Metro area faith formation meeting - children's ministries
Wednesday, October 7
10 am to 12 noon
St. Clement's, St. Paul
Susan Mallison, 651-228-1164

Safe Church training
Saturday, October 10
9 am to 12 noon
Nativity, Burnsville
Anna Ostenso, 952-435-8687
Cost is $10

Department of Indian Work (DIW) clericus
Wednesday, October 14
9 am to 3 pm
St. John's, St. Cloud
The Rev. Canon Robert Two Bulls, 612-871-5311

Great Northern Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)
Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18
St. Paul's, Duluth
Sheila Foster, 651-429-5351

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