Build altars in the places where I remind you who I am,
and I will come and bless you there.
Exodus 20:24 (New Living Translation Bible)
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Diocesan Prayers
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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 22 is the Last Sunday after Pentecost
St. Clement's, St. Paul
Christ Church Congregations, Albert Lea, Austin, Frontenac, Grand Rapids, Red Wing, Woodbury
Sunday, November 29 is
1 Advent
St. Andrew's Congregations, Duluth, Minneapolis, Moose Lake,
Waterville
Anniversaries
11/23 Ted Neuhaus, p 1982
11/30 Aron Kramer p 2000
12/1 Ward Bauman, p 1989
12/1 Cliff Crook, p 1959
12/1 Marilyn Salmon, p 1990
12/1 Paul Shaffer, p 1980
12/1 Bardwell Smith, p 1954
12/1 Claudia
Windal, p 1982
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Gospel Based Discipleship |
Job Opening
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Nursery position
Nativity, Burnsville is looking for an experienced caregiver to work in their nursery. The job description can be found on the diocesan website.
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Youth |
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Sr Hi Youth Event: A Gathering
December 13, 6 pm, Messiah, St. Paul
Messiah, St. Paul, is hosting a Senior High youth gathering in December. The festivities begin with food and fellowship and continue with activities following the theme - the Reason for the Season - until 9 pm. For more information, contact the Rev. Dave Langille at 651-698-2590.
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| Thanksgiving break for the Weekly News |
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The Weekly News will not be published next week and will return on Tuesday, December 1.
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Finance |
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Open enrollment for diocesan benefits
If you participate in a diocesan benefits program, open enrollment is now underway. Contact Phil Bukstein, 612-870-3313, for information about flex programs and any changes you may need to make to your benefits package.
New on the Finance pages of the website
2010 diocesan budget (as approved by Diocesan Convention)
Revised bishop search and transition budget and expenditures (as of September 30, 2009)
2010 Apportionment, Compensation/Benefits, Insurance and Tax Policies, Procedures and Guidelines (Revised November 3, 2009)
2010 ACG calculator
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Resources |
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Intercessory Calendar
An update intercessory prayer calendar has been posted on the diocesan website as well as on the diocesan prayer blog.
Pastors' Social Media Boot CampDecember 10, February 4, May 13Attention clergy! Are you having trouble keeping up with changes in technology these days? Never fear! In a one-day Social Media Boot Camp you will learn
how you to use Facebook, blogs, Twitter and a new social media program, Flock, to dramatically
increase your communication with members of your church as well as to those who have the potential to visit and join your
church. A limited number of scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis to offset registration costs for this event. Contact Wendy Johnson, 612-870-3303, if you are interested.
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Diocesan Convention wrap-up
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Please take our survey!
If you attended Convention, please take a moment to complete this short survey about your experience. We appreciate your feedback!
Videos of Convention
New videos have been posted on the homepage of the diocesan website. These videos include a video of the announcement of the election of Brian Prior as IX Bishop of MN and a video of Bishop Jelinek's prayer following the election.
Convention Address
The transcript of Bishop Jelinek's opening address is now on the diocesan website.
Whoops!
A plea from the Rev. Mary Ellen Ashcroft
During Convention our car was broken into and a bag
stolen. My wallet went, but the biggest loss was the list of
names and email addresses we collected at Convention. Please - all of you
who expressed interest in upcoming WindCradle retreats or WindCradle retreats
on the road or Family Canoe Retreats - will you contact us with your
info? Or if you didn't get to sign up then, we'd love to put you on
our email list now. Thanks so much for helping us out in this way. You can contact us
at windcradle@boreal.org.
Missing BannerChrist
Church, Red Wing left their church banner at the Marriott City Center
after the Diocesan Convention. It has CHRIST CHURCH RED WING on it. If
you have seen it or took it home by accident, please contact Chuck and
Dawna McMillen at chamcmillen@charter.net. Thank You!Thank you to everyone who attended the Walkabouts and the Diocesan
Convention and donated winter clothing items. As a result of your
generosity, Second Sunday was able to distribute 29 scarves, 83 hats, 71 pairs of gloves, & 69 pairs of socks to people in need. Please consider joining Second Sunday next month for the important Christmas distribution. |
News from The Episcopal Church (TEC)
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Results of the Strategic Plan survey show five objectives for the future of the Episcopal Church
The Strategic Planning Committee, which has been charged with developing a draft of a ten-year strategic vision and high-level plan for the Executive Council and the Church Center, has released the results of it's recent survey. The five most important objectives that came from this survey include reaching youth and young adults, evangelism, and various elements in the life of the congregation. Click here for the complete results of the survey.
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| This Week in the Diocese |
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November 20-22: Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) retreat, Minneapolis and St. Paul
November 26-27: Episcopal Center Closed, Thanksgiving Holiday
December 1, 3pm: Trustees Meeting, Episcopal Center, 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. | |
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