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Companion Diocese Uruguay
Holy God, source of healing and of peace, bless with your grace the companion dioceses of Oklahoma and Uruguay. Through our partnership one with another may we grow in mutual affection and communion, seek a more profound experience of truth, build up the Church in unity and give glory to Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
New Web site:
http://uruguay.anglican.org/
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The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
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The Next Issue of this Newsletter will be on Friday, July 1. |
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We Are Epiok.org
June 24, 2011
Issue 20 |
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Bishop's Schedule
June 22 - 26 Episcopal Youth Event 2011 - St. Paul, Minnesota
Collect for Episcopal Youth Event 2011
Gracious and Loving God, you declare your glory and show forth your creation in the heavens and the earth. Deliver us from the service of self, that we may build upon the work you give us to do in truth and beauty; that we may share your love with others and fulfill your mission, for the sake of him who came among us as servant, your son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.Amen. - Collect for EYE 2011 Composed by members of the Worship |
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New Website for Diocese of Uruguay
The Diocese of Uruguay has a new website that is up and running. Check them out at: http://uruguay.anglican.org/
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Woods Family Welcomes Baby!
Blake and Laura Woods have welcomed their first child, Owen James Woods. Blake recently graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary and will be serving as curate at St. Dunstan's, Oklahoma. |
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Hispanic Cursillo Scheduled
The Oklahoma Episcopal Cursillo will conduct their Hispanic Cursillo at St. Crispin's Camp August 25-28. For information on attending or serving on team, please contact Rocio de la Rosa at 405-887-2184. |
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Oklahoma Represented at EYE 2011
Somewhere in this photo you will find 17 people representing the Diocese of Oklahoma among alll of those from Proviince VII. There are over 700 youth, 300+ adults, 50 Bishops, and a host of others working to make this event such a great success. Next week's newsletter will contain more information and pictures from the various workshops and mission opportunities available at this event. |
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Stewardship
This year the Diocese is hosting Stewardship Summits in all the Regions. Charlene Fabian, the Diocesan Stewardship Director will be in your region to present new and fresh methods of presenting stewardship concepts to your members that encourage transformational giving rather than transactional giving. This workshop is appropriate for Clergy and lay leaders who are responsible for stewardship best practices. The summit will last under 2 hours and you will be given helpful resource materials including a proven campaign plan. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. To register, please email Charlene at cfabian@epiok.org
NE Region: St. Martin's, Pryor, June 28 @ 10:00 am
SE Region: All Saints', McAlester June 29 @ 10:00 am
Tulsa Region: St. John's House, June 30 @ 10:00 am
NW Region: St. Matthew's, Enid July 6 @ 10:00 am
OKC Region: Church Center, July 12 @ 10:00 am
SW Region: St. Andrew's, Lawton, July 26 @ 1:00 pm
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Safeguarding God's Children Training Opportunities
We have been working hard to provide Safeguarding training sessions so that all clergy would have an opportunity to be trained. It is our intention that all clergy complete Safeguarding God's Children training by the end of the year. In order to help you out, we have scheduled the following training opportunities:
July 12 St. John's, Ada -10 a.m.
August 9 St. Paul's, Claremore - 10 a.m.
September 20 Diocesan Center, OKC - 10 a.m.
October 13 St. Andrew's, Stillwater - 10 a.m.
November 19 St. Basil's, Tahlequah - 10 a.m.
December 5 St. Luke's, Chickasha - 5:30 p.m.
These training should take about 3 hours long.
August 12 Train the Trainer opportunity at the Diocesan Offices beginning at 9:30 a.m. This training will take about 5 1/2 hours long. You should bring your lunch and $5 to cover drinks and snacks.
Safeguarding God's Children is required of all clergy who are active in ministry within the diocese, including clergy that serve as supply. Attendance at one of these trainings is mandatory. Safeguarding must be retaken every 5 years for clergy.
These trainings are open to all in people of the Diocese. Even if you have had safeguarding in the past, you must recertify every 5 years to keep current. You can download the registration form at:
http://www.epiok.org/resources/safeguarding_god_s_children.html
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St. Crispin's Family Camp Invites You To Join in the Fun
Do you remember when you could find adventures in your own back yard? Trees were never too tall to climb, or a night too dark for laying on a carpet of grass searching the heavens for shooting stars? Here at St. Crispin's the beautiful call of the Whippoorwill replaces the call of your cell phone, and a blanket of stars replaces city lights. The sound of crackling campfires and children's laughter somehow has the power to make us want to experience this simplicity again.
Now... Are you hungry for adventure? Are you looking for a change to have fun and make remarkable memories with your family? We want to invite you and your family to our St. Crispin's Family Camp. This is a great way to unplug from the TV and plug in to each other.
Need S'more Justification?..
What better way to connect with your child, or reconnect with your inner child, than to spend time playing in the outdoors? Come spend time with us. St. Crispin's is a place that will make you feel like you have just arrived "home."
Family Camp Program
This is a program where families will set their own pace. You can do as little or as much as you choose. A variety of activities will be offered such as canoeing, swimming, fishing, disk golf, basketball, sand volleyball, intergenerational faith formation, worship, warrior ball, arts & crafts and more! The surrounding hills offer great hiking opportunities, or a spot under a shade tree by the lake may be calling your name. Evening programs include games, sing-a-longs and campfires. Meal times are set, so please plan your activities accordingly.
The program is designed for you to spend time with, not away from, your family. While we will have staff that will lead some of the activities, you will be responsible for watching and participating with your kids, and experiencing camp first hand. Life does a good enough job of keeping us too busy to spend quality time with our families. This is a "no excuses weekend" where the use of cell phones will be discouraged and TV's will be off, and all of the things that get in the way of family time will go away. Please understand that alcohol will not be allowed during Family Camp as it does not support the mission.
Tentative Schedule
Sunday July 3rd
4:00 to 6:00 PM - Check in - Conference Room A
(The pool will be open between 4 & 6 PM)
6:30 PM - Dinner
7:15 PM - Icebreakers & Group Games @ the Rec Hall (wear closed toed shoes or sport sandals with a heal strap if possible)
8:15 PM - S'mores @ the Rec Hall
9:00 PM - Compline
Monday July 4th
7:30 AM - Wake Up Bell & Polar Bear Swim Club @ the Upper Lake Dock
8:00 AM - Breakfast
9:00 AM - Intergenerational Faith Formation @ Chapel
10:00 to 11:45 AM - Open Activity Areas
12 noon - Lunch
1:00 to 2:00 PM - Down Time
2:00 to 5:30 PM - Open Activities Areas
6:00 PM - Cookout at the Rec Hall
7:00 PM - All camp game of Kickball (Staff & Kids vs Parents)
8:30 PM - Compline
9:00 PM - 4th of July Celebration
Tuesday July 5th
7:30 AM - Wake Up Bell
8:00 AM - Breakfast
9:00 AM - Intergenerational Faith Formation @ Chapel
10:00 to 11:45 AM - Open Activity Areas
12 noon - Lunch
1:00 to 2:00 PM - Down Time
2:00 to 5:30 PM - Open Activities Areas
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:00 PM - Family Game Night
9:00 PM - Compline
Wednesday July 6th
7:30 AM - Wake Up Bell
8:00 AM - Breakfast
Packing & Clean Up after breakfast
9:30 AM - Closing Eucharist @ Chapel
This year's Family Camp will be led by Mike and Joanne Roberts, our Conference Center Directors. A registration form can be found at:
http://www.epiok.org/camps/family-camp.html, and should be mailed to Sabrina Eva ns at t h e Diocesan Office. You can pay when you che ck in on the 3rd.
Just come and enjoy time together and let us do the work. |
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Adult Opportunity for Pilgrimage to Ireland
Join The Rev. Debora L. Jennings as she visits the sacred sites of Ireland. The group will fly in and out of Dublin, and will spend four of our days at Glendalough, the monastery of St. Kevin. Moone, Kildare, Clanmacnoise, Monasterboice, the Hill of Tara, Skellig Michael, and the Cliffs of Moher will be just a few of the places we will visit. The airline tickets cannot be priced until May, 2011 - but the total cost of the trip will be around $3800.00. This includes airfare from To Dublin from Chicago or Atlanta, all hotels, breakfast each morning, a bus and driver, entry fees into the various sites, and tips. For more information contact Mother Debora at 509-830-6045 or holymama@infowest.com.
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Time to Register for Happening
Designed for children who have completed grades 10, 11, or 12, this intense and inspirational retreat led primarily by high school and college student is full of music, discussion, suprises, laughter and new friends.
Happening is scheduled for July 6th, starting at 7 p.m. through July 8th at 11:30 a.m. and is held at St. Crispin's. The cost to attend is $85 which covers all expenses for this two-day event.
Lay Rector for for the up-coming Happening is Josh Dean Keegan (Watson-Hill). Registration forms are on line at: http://www.epiok.org/Christian%20Formation/happenings.html
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To All Happening Alums
Happening Alums
Do you remember your first Happening? The excitement of getting to know God and yourself a little bit better? What about when you discovered that there were people all over the Diocese and country who were thinking and praying for you while you Happened? We would like to continue to be able to share that feeling with all our future Happeners but we need your help! There are several ways to do this:
1. You can send Caritas to the Diocesan offices to be taken to St. Crispin's for Happening 58.
2. You can donate money or food to keep our Happeners well fed (we are asking churches and individuals to help with this so we can keep costs low and in turn keep attendance up!)
3. You can get on our new email list so you can be kept up to date on Happening events.
4. You can get on our volunteer list to help at future Happenings.
5. Do all of the above!!!!
Happening 58 will be held July 6-8 at St. Crispin's. We would love to have as many people as possible attend our closing celebration on the 8th. Please plan to arrive between 9:45 and 10:15 as Eucharist will start promptly at 10:30 am. Happening is an important part of many of our faith journeys and we would love for it to continue to be. If you have any questions, would like to get on our email list or would like more information on how you can help spread some Caritas please email us at happeningok@gmail.com
Keep letting it Happen,
Ashley Haggard and Scott Jackson
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Closing - Prayer for June
Long warm days...
The pace of life slows...
A time for picnics and rest int he shade...
Lord,
help me to rest awhile in the cooling shade of your presence.
Slow down my restless heart and fill me with gentle compassion for all your people.
Amen. |
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Contact Information
Sabrina Evans
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