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November 9, 2009
Diocesan Prayers

For the month of November, please pray for the Minnesota Commission on Indian Work (MCIW), and for the Hispanic, Hmong and multi-cultural ministries and congregations throughout the Diocese.

Sunday, November 15, is Pentecost 24
Church of Gethsemane, Minneapolis

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Gospel Based Discipleship
Episcopal Center
Changes at 1730 Clifton Place
Episcopal Community Services has moved into their new space at the garden level of the Episcopal Center. If you are in the neighborhood, stop by and see their beautiful new offices. Also, welcome the building's new tenants, Indian Child Welfare Act Law Center (ICWA). ICWA is a non-profit, American Indian high quality legal services organization committed to providing legal representation to Indian families involved in child custody proceedings implicating the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Upcoming Events
November is Native Heritage Month
As proclaimed by President Barack Obama, "The indigenous peoples of North America - the First Americans - have woven rich and diverse threads into the tapestry of our nation's heritage. During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize their many accomplishments, contributions, and sacrifices, and we pay tribute to their participation in all aspects of American society." Read the entire article here

National Cathedral Tour
September 30 to October 3, 2010
 The Rev. Richard Collman, MN Regional Chair for the Washington National Cathedral, invites people tour the National Cathedral in Washington D. C. Rev. Collman and his wife, Katherine, will escort the tour which will include Washington sites along with a pilgrimage and tour of the National Cathedral, Sunday morning Eucharist, and lunch at the Sayre House. For more information, call Rev. Collman at 507-645-1357 or email rkcollman@msn.com.

Windcradle Retreats
Resources
Diocesan benefits participants: open enrollment is now underway
Open enrollment season has begun for the diocesan medical, dental, life, short-term disability insurance, and flex reimbursement plans. Deadline for enrollment or making changes is December 25th. Those enrolling in the insurance plans during open enrollment will become effective January 1, 2010. If you need applications or information please contact Phil Bukstein at 612-870-3313.

Live-in Caretakers needed at Episcopal Homes
Episcopal Homes is seeking live-in caretakers for its home campus located in the heart of Saint Paul's Midway. This two-person position could be ideal for any age, including newly retired couples. Primary duties include residing in Seabury, a fifty unit subsidized housing apartment for seniors age sixty-two and older. Read full job description...
Diocesan Convention wrap-up
convention logo Bulletin insert on IX Bishop-elect, Brian N. Prior
Download the print-ready two-sided bulletin insert on bishop-elect Brian N. Prior. The insert includes a letter to the diocese from Rev. Prior.
This Week in the Diocese

November 17, 12:30 pm: Clericus brown bag lunch featuring the topic Gospel Preaching Year C presented by the Rev. Marilyn Salmon, St. Mark's Cathedral, Minneapolis
     *** Note that date published last week was incorrect

November 12, 7 pm: Multicultural network meeting, All Saints, Minneapolis

November 13, 9 am to 3 pm: Department of Indian Work (DIW) clericus, St. John's, St. Cloud
     *** Note date change

November 16, 6:30 to 9:30 pm: Safe Church training, St. John's, Minneapolis

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.