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Diocesan Prayers
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For the month of February please pray for those who serve on the Diocesan Council, the Trustees, the Standing Committee, the Chancellors and for the Diocesan treasurer. Please pray for the Rt. Rev. James L. Jelinek upon his retirement after over 16 years as diocesan bishop and for Bishop-elect Brian Prior and his ordination and consecration as the IX Bishop of Minnesota on February 13.
Sunday, February 7 is 5 Epiphany
Anniversaries
2/11 Robert Anderson, b 1978
2/13 William Donovan, p 1972
2/13 Doyle Turner, p 1986
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
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Around the Diocese
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Eagle Bull named to visioning team
The Rev. Harold Eagle Bull was chosen to serve on the visioning team for developing the new version of In the Spirit of the Circle, a Christian education curriculum resource created by Native Americans. The original resource was produced in 1989.
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Consecration of the IX Bishop of Minnesota
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 It's all on the website...
With the Consecration just over a week away, stay up-to-date on last minute details and information via the Consecration website, www.ixbishopconsecration.com.
Invitation downloads
Every congregation is receiving one print invitation. To ensure that everyone in Minnesota is extended the invitation to the Consecration, please consider downloading and using the following materials throughout your community:
Consecration invitation as a bulletin insert
Consecration invitation in a large format for bulletin boards
Consecration invitation as a jpg suitable for use in a newsletter
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Events
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Art exhibition and sale for Haiti Relief
On February 5, from 2-8 pm, there will be an art exhibition and sale at St. James on the Parkway, Minneapolis. All proceeds will go to Partners in Health and Episcopal Relief and Development in order to benefit Haiti relief efforts. Come support a great cause and take advantage of this opportunity to see, learn about, and buy a wide range of items from around the world.
Episcopal Youth Music Festival
Join in the ancient Anglican liturgy of
Evensong, as sung by a massed choir of nearly 100 young choristers from
around the diocese. This Saturday, February 6, at 4:30, at St. Mark's Cathedral, Minneapolis, Canon
Musician Raymond Johnston will conduct the annual Episcopal Youth Music Festival. Music by Sumsion, Archer, Phillips, and more. Chorister
Awards will be presented. Come hear and support the future of choral music
in Minnesota!
WindCradle Retreats
Located eight miles northeast of
Grand Marais, MN, WindCradle is the perfect setting for soul, mind, and body
restoration. Guests may
choose a quiet retreat in the Guest House or sign up to explore spirituality through specific topics. Some of WindCradle's most popular attractions include a wood-burning sauna, a small prayer chapel with a lake view, an outdoor labyrinth, nearby Superior Hiking Trail, and more. For more
information, please contact Mary Ellen Ashcroft
and Suzanne Sherman toll free at 1-866-586-2224 or email windcradle@boreal.org.
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| This Week in the Diocese |
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February 3, 8:30 am: Region VII clericus, Grandview Grill, St. Paul
February 3, 10 am: Faith Formation meeting, children's focus, St. Clement's, St. Paul
February 6, 4:30 pm: Diocesan youth music festival, St. Mark's Cathedral, Minneapolis
February 6, 9 am to 12 noon: Minnesota Episcopal Spiritual Directors gathering, St. Edward the Confessor, Wayzata
February 6, 9 am: Region V meeting, Calvary Church, Rochester
February 8, 10 am: Metro-area faith formation leaders meeting, St. Mark's Cathedral, Minneapolis
February 9, 12:30 pm: Metro clericus, topic: using newly approved liturgies, St. Mark's Cathedral, Minneapolis
February 10, 10 am: Region II meeting, Christ Church, Grand Rapids
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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