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January 6, 2010
Diocesan Prayers

For Sundays in January please pray for the various youth ministries within the diocese, especially for those who are involved with Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) and for all those in your local congregation who are involved with faith formation ministries to and with children, youth and young adults.

Sunday, January 10 is 1 Epiphany

Anniversaries
1/10 Robert Hardman, p 1970
1/10 Leonard Freeman, p 1970
1/13 Ernest Ashcroft, p 1976
1/15 Steven Judd, d 1994
1/15 Jeffrey Nelson, p 2003

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Gospel Based Discipleship
Around the Diocese
2010 Holiday Schedule
The 2010 Holiday Schedule for the Episcopal Center is posted on the diocesan website.
 Celebrate Bishop Jelinek's ministry
LAST CHANCE! Recognize Bishop Jelinek with a message on MPR
Bishop Jelinek has requested in lieu of gifts, the diocese coordinate messages to be played statewide on MPR News highlighting the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota. Individuals, groups, and congregations can participate for as little as $200 with an individualized message, including their name, to be run between January 18 and 29, 6 am to 12 midnight. The deadline for participation is Friday, January 8. For details contact Wendy Johnson, wendy.j@episcopalmn.org or 651-428-9052.

Celebration events upcoming
Please plan to attend one of the three events being held to celebrate Bishop Jelinek's 17 years of ministry with the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota:

Saturday, January 16, 3 pm to 6 pm
reception at St. Paul's, Brainerd

Sunday, January 17, 3 pm to 6 pm
program and reception, St. John the Evangelist, St. Paul
(program will be from 3 pm to 4 pm, reception following)

Sunday, January 24, 3 pm to 6 pm
reception at St. John's, Mankato

Two ways to send your greetings to Bishop Jelinek
A community website has been established where you can send your greetings to Bishop Jelinek. Simply email your greetings, which can include photos, videos, and graphic files, to post@thanksbishop.posterous.com. These greetings will be posted to a dedicated website,  www.thanksbishopjelinek.com. You can also post greetings on the "Thanks Bishop Jelinek" page on Facebook.
Consecration of the IX Bishop of Minnesota
ix consecration logo Plan to attend on February 13, 2010
God willing and the people consenting,the Reverend Brian N. Prior will be Ordained and Consecrated IX Bishop of Minnesota on February 13, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Minneapolis Convention Center (1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis). All are encouraged to participate in this joyous occasion. A reception will follow. Clergy should vest in red; Bishops, cope and miter. For more information about this event, please visit the Consecration website, www.ixbishopconsecration.com.

Music participation
Be part of the 'Massed Intergenerational Choir' at the Consecration. Participants of all ages are encouraged to be part of this wonderful offering of music. For more information and to register, please visit the music and choir page of the consecration website.
Job opening
Sexton wanted
St. John the Evangelist, St. Paul is looking for a full time Building Superintendent. The responsibilities include care of the building, its equipment, and operating systems. Read more on the diocesan website...
Events
LifeKeys Seminar: Discover who you are
All Saints Church, Northfield, will offer its second LifeKeys Seminar in three half day sessions on the Saturdays of January 16, January 30, and February 20. This event will take place at  the First United Church of Christ, 300 Union Street in Northfield from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. The registration fee is $32 before January 13, and $42 after January 13. Financial aid is available. Contact Rhonda Rowe at 507-645-7417 or e-mail office@allsaintsnorthfield.org for registration forms. The book and workbook, LifeKeys: Discover Who You Are will be available for pre-reading after Sunday, January 3.
Ordinations
7 Ordained at Christ Church, Grand RapidsChrist Church Grand Rapids Ordinations
On December 20, the members and friends of Christ Church, Grand Rapids celebrated the Ordinations of two deacons and five priests, as well as the the commissions of four lay ministers. Pictured back row, L to R: Sam Dickinson, Mike Burke, Rev. Jeanne Rasmussen, Bishop Jelinek, Rev. Paula Gillman, Rev. John Undem, Rev. Ken Toven. Front row, L to R: Rev. Jill Schubert, Linda Undem, Marianne Morlan, Rev. Sally Cummings, Rev. Carla Hodgson, Rev. Rhonda Ruder.
This Week in the Diocese

January 7, 7 pm: Reception of the Rev. Neptali Rodriguez Espinel, the Rev. Jeffrey Scott Francis Nelson, and the Rev. Timothy Hodapp as priests in the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, St. Mark's Cathedral, Minneapolis

January 9: Ordination of the Rev. Robert Langenfeld and the Rev. Frank VanDeSteeg to the priesthood; Ordination of Elizabeth Herman to the diaconate, St. Luke's, Hastings. Clergy are invited to attend and vest in red.

January 10: Broomball Tournament, Epiphany, Plymouth

January 11, 9 am: Metro-area faith formation leaders spiritual direction, St. Mark's Cathedral, Minnapolis

January 11, 10 am: Metro-area faith formation leaders meeting, St. Mark's Cathedral, Minneapolis

January 12, 12:30 pm: Metro clericus with social media focus, St. Mark's Cathedral, 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.