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The Right Reverend Lawrence Provenzano, Vice President The Rev. Ed Thompson, SecretaryThe Rev. Gerald Keucher, TreasurerMs. Dorothy Jane Goldsack Porpeglia, Esq., Chancellor Rosalie Ballentine, Esq., Elected by the House of DeputiesThe Rev. Dahn Gandell, Elected by the House of Deputies The Right Reverend Ambrose Gumbs, Elected by the House of BishopsMs. Martha Gardner, Executive Council Lay RepresentativeThe Rev. Canon Sandye Wilson, Executive Council Clergy Representative Jan Paxton, Communications Officer, Webmaster &
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| Greetings! | 
As I write this, we are into All Soul's Day, although I had intended this to go out on Halloween. The weird weather here in the northeast really hit my area hard and I'm sure many of you had a similar experience of no power or heat for several days.
As a result of the lateness of this issue, the next one will probably be early December. If you have an article or event to submit, please make sure I have it by November 30.
Jan
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From the Diocese of New York...
|  Due to the heavy snow on Saturday, October 29, the coadjutor election in the Diocese of New York was postponed until November 19. This will make the election an additional item in the agenda of the diocese's annual convention. The election has its own website at nybishopsearch2011.org/. Follow the results of the election on Twitter @Dioceseny, or on the diocesan Facebook page. |
From the Diocese of Albany...
|  Many sections of Province II have been hard hit by the storms and flooding that have occurred in the last several months. In particular, regions in the Diocese of Albany have seen families and communities devastated by these disasters. Episcopal Relief and Development has come forward with help, along with other agencies and individuals. Bishop Love has sent out a pastoral letter to the diocese. All of us can find words of hope and healing in this letter, which might well have been sent to the whole province. The full letter can be found in the Fall 2011 issue of the Albany Episcopalian. Finding And Sharing God's Peace In The Midst of Life's Storms
...It is easy in the midst of chaos, tragedy and great loss (such as that caused by 9/11 or more recently by the storms and floods and ever growing world-wide economic crisis) to fall into a state of depression, fear, hopelessness, despair, withdrawal, anger or a whole host of other thoughts and feelings - all of which are very natural, and yet all of which can be quite deadly. That is not what the Lord wants for us. On that first Easter night, after conquering the power of sin and death, Jesus went to the disciples who were hiding in fear behind locked doors, confused and uncertain about the future. His message to them is His message to us: "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you... Receive the Holy Spirit." (John 20:21-22) Throughout the Gospel, in times of fear, uncertainty and great loss, Jesus repeatedly says, "Do not be afraid!" "Peace be with you!"...
Save the Date!2012 Synod - May 3-5, 2012, at Holiday Inn on Wolf Road in Albany, NY.
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From the Diocese of the Virgin Islands...
|  All Saints Cathedral School proudly announces the infusion of student music in weekly chapel services.
With the new school year, there have been many changes to the chapel services at
All Saints Cathedral School (ASCS).
There has been an infusion of live music provided by ASCS students during the
weekly Middle and High School chapel services. Students practice weekly with instructor, Mr. Albert Lynch, to master the hymns sung during the services. Mr. Lynch provides drum, keyboards, and voice training to allow the students to become more active in chapel.
In addition to the Episcopal service, the students are exposed to and taught tolerance for other religious beliefs. Recently, one of our many Hindu students opened the service by sharing a short excerpt from the Bhagavad Gita, followed by a moment of silence. In the near future, we hope to have a similar presentation by a student of Muslim faith.
The Right Reverend E. Ambrose Gumbs, Bishop of the Diocese of the Virgin Islands is pleased that the students have become more active in the chapel services. He applauds the efforts of ASCS and hopes that the enthusiasm being displayed will continue for years to come. |
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From the Diocese of Western New York...
| Bishop Franklin welcomed members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation at St. Paul's Cathedral on Thursday, October 20 at 8 am. St. Paul's provided space for two of the conference's general sessions and was also included in their Downtown Buffalo Walking Tours. Read more...
 News from the 174th Diocesan Convention available on the diocesan website: www.episcopalwny.org.
These include:
- Bishop Franklin's Convention Address (story & full text)
- Episcopal Community Services (news story)
- Communication officer (video report)
- Youth missioner (video report)
- Diocesan Episcopal Relief & Development (video report)
- Election results (news story)
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From the Diocese of Rochester....
| Opening Our Gifts: Redefining Ministry of All Disciples within the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester
Nan Crystal Arens
On a blustery October Saturday, about 100 members of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester gathered to explore and celebrate the ministry of all disciples in a day-long conference. Opening Our Gifts was designed to be the first exchange in an ongoing dialog that will help all baptized people to redefine and emancipate ministry within the church and the world.
The day, hosted by St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Bath, kicked off with a keynote address by the Hon. Byron Rushing, a legislator in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Throughout his career, Rushing strives to live his Christian faith through witness and political action, an approach some might not immediately identify as "ministry." Read more ...
Although the conference has concluded, Opening Our Gifts continues though an ongoing conversation surrounding the ministry of all disciples. Perhaps ministry is not merely the faithful worship and good work we do in church. Christ offers to transform every task that we do and every interaction that we have. With this view of ministry, we become Christ's instruments to transform the world.
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From the Anti-Racism Network....
|  This is selection of the items in a reflection sent to Carla Burns, Province II Anit-racism network coordinator, by The Very Rev. Gloria Payne-Carter, Diocese of Western New York, on the anti-racism work this year in that diocese. Read the entire reflection... Martin Luther King Observance - January 17, 2011 The youth of Eastern and Central Erie Deaneries consisting of a total of 16 churches collaborated in observing the life and legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17, 2011. Their observance focused on education, community service and worship. Historic St. Philip's Buffalo - Jubilee Year Celebrations
The Bishop James Theodore Holly Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians
Under the leadership of Wayne A. Blassingame, the Western New York chapter of the UBE meets regularly and is a significant source of support to St. Philip's Church, and to the neighborhood the church serves. The Chapter continues to be active in refugee resettlement in the area; in addition it offers weekly volunteer chaplaincy services to the Family Justice Center of Erie County. The Chapter maintains an information table at the diocesan convention. Anti Racism Workshops >At its 2010 Convention, the Diocese approved a resolution to constitute an Antiracism Committee. With the election and subsequent transition to a new bishop the Committee is in the process of being formed. >Using the newly revised 2011 edition of The Episcopal Church's Antiracism Training Manual, Seeing the Face of God in Each Other, work is being done on customizing this training to meet the needs and context of Western New York. Dates of the training will be announced when this necessary preparatory work is completed. Ordinations The Rev. Deacon Kim H. Greene was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate in February 2011. Kim is the first African American female to be ordained to the diaconate in Western New York. Another native of Buffalo also baptized, confirmed and raised up at Saint Philip's, The Rev. Deacon Richard D. Meadows, was ordained in June in the Diocese of Southern Virginia to the transitional diaconate. American to the Backbone - Lecture and Discussion Series The Rev. Dr. Christopher L. Webber, noted historian and Episcopal priest, conducted a series of lectures on his recently published book, American to the Backbone. Convention of the Diocese of Western New York - October 28 -29, 2011 Congregations were charged by the bishop to share their stories of faith on the convention floor. General Convention 2012 Four African Americans will be part of the twelve who were elected for the diocese's deputation to General Convention in 2012. The Rev. Dr. Isaac Ihiasota (deputy) and The Very Rev Gloria Payne-Carter (First Alternate) are on the clergy deputation. Veteran deputies Dr. Alfred Price, co-leader of the deputation, and Mrs. Lillian Davis-Wilson are two of the six lay members. Mrs. Davis-Wilson is the diocese's Province II representative. |
Province II ECW Events - Save the dates!
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- January 27, 2012 - Diocese of Newark UTO ingathering, Diocesan Convention, Trinity -St. Phillip's Cathedral, Newark, N.J
- January 28, 2012 - Women's Commission Breakfast, Diocesan Convention, 6:45 am
- March 20, 2012 - Diocese of New York, School of Worship, Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, NYC
- March 24,2012 - Diocese of New Jersey, Lenten Quiet Day,9am-3pm, St. James, Long Branch, N.J., The Rev. Valerie Redpath, Leader
- April 20-21 - Province II Annual Meeting, Stony Point, NY
- April 28, 2012 - Diocese of Newark, ECW World of Women Program, 12-3pm, Grace Church , Madison, N.J.
- May 12, 2012 - Diocese of New Jersey, United Thank Offering Ingathering and Annual Meeting, 10am Trinity Cathedral, Trenton, N.J.
- May 17, 2012 - Diocese of Newark, ECW Annual Meeting and United Thank Offering Ingathering , 10-3pm Trinity -St. Phillip's Cathedral
- May 19, 2012 - Diocese of New York, ECW Annual Meeting and United Thank Offering Ingathering,
 The 47th Episcopal Church Women Triennial Meeting
"Many Paths, One Journey"
Watch the website for updates! July 5-12, 2012, Westin Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Healing workshops offered...
|  Christ the King Spiritual Life Center (CtK) is committed to obeying the call of the Lord just as it is described in the scriptures. Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness. Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9: 35-36 Jesus instructed his 12 disciples, "And as you go, preach saying, 'The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give." Matthew 10: 7-8 There is nothing more powerful than receiving or witnessing the transforming and healing power of Jesus Christ in our midst today. What a joy and privilege it is to be workers for the harvest and to share Christ's amazing love and healing power with others. Francis & Judith MacNutt founded Christian Healing Ministries in 1981 and they have been sharing their experience and knowledge, teaching others how to 'Listen, Love, and Pray' and to heal by the power of the Holy Spirit. Christ the King Spiritual Life Center is a unique retreat facility in the US dedicated to following and advancing Jesus' healing ministry. Under the direction of the Rev. Nigel Mumford, the School of Healing Prayer (SHP) offers 3 class levels throughout the year, based on the MacNutt's healing ministry. In small groups, biblically-based teaching, discussion and prayer time is facilitated by trained and experienced members of our Healing Ministry Prayer Team. We offer both intensive (4-day overnight programs) and commuter classes (on 4 consecutive Sundays) to accommodate your schedule needs. SHP Level 4 is coming in 2012. Beautiful lodging and excellent dining services await your arrival at CtK so you can come and have a mini-retreat while you are learning. As of this year, the Lord began sending our Healing Ministry Prayer Team out to other locations to bring the training to new areas. Contact us to learn more about this exciting opportunity. 2011 Classes are available at CtK as follows: Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, SHP, Level 2, Commuter Classes Please visit our website for the 2012 Schedule at www.ctkcenter.org or contact Brenda Reid at 518-692-9550 x 112 |
From the United Thank Offering...
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UTO applications for 2012 now available - Deadline Jan. 15, 2012
[Office of Communication] The application process for the 2011 United Thank Offering grants is now open; the forms are available online.
Known worldwide as UTO, the United Thank Offering grants are awarded for projects that address human needs and help alleviate poverty, both domestically and internationally within Anglican provinces, dioceses, and companion dioceses.
Full story: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/80263_130163_ENG_HTM.htm
Lois Johnson-Rodney reported to the Province II Council meeting in October. The latest grants for Province II are:
- Diocese of NJ - Sunday Community Feeding Program at St. John's, Elizabeth to help provide a fire suppression system for the stove and oven. $23,100
- Diocese of Newark - Learning Through Literacy, St. Paul's, Paterson after school and summer camp. $7,547
- Diocese of Albany - New Counseling Services - Hope, Help, Healing, reaching those in need of counseling. $12,000
- Diocese of Rochester - Liturgia Rural Workers Education Center, Rural and migrant workers Episcopal ministry in Lyons. $16,500
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| Also of interest... |
- Providing answers to that question and offering support to people engaged in stewardship ministry is the mission of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS). And now, accessing stewardship resources and networking with others engaged in this work is easier with the launch of TENS' new website: www.tens.org, filled with stewardship resources you can put to work in your congregation, diocese or ministry right away.
- A message from the Episcopal Church Executive Council
[October 24, 2011] The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church issued the following message at the conclusion of its four-day meeting in Salt Lake City (Diocese of Utah). - Please join Bishop Councell and the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey's Anti-Racism Commission and Team for a one day conference titled: Tearing Down Walls and Building Bridges an Anti-Racist Gospel.
Date: Saturday, November 12th, Time: 9:30 AM to 3PM
Where: Synod Hall of Trinity Cathedral 801 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08618
Cost: $10 (includes lunch)
Guest speaker: The Rev. Joseph Barndt (author and Founder and Director emeritus of Crossroads Anti-Racism Training and Organizing , Chicago,Illinois.)
You can register online with Sarah Paige at spaige@newjersey.anglican.org or call Sarah Paige at 609-394-5281 ex. 10 - [November 1, 2011] The Report to the Episcopal Church, an online resource outlining the mission and ministry work of the Church Center in 2010, is now available at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/oc/TheChurchReport110111.pdf
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The next issue of the In Prov 2 will come out in the beginning of December. All networks and dioceses please make sure to get news and coming events to webeditor@province2.org by November 30, 2011 - mark your calendars!
Jan Paxton, Communications Officer for Province II
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