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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 29. |
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We Are Epiok.org
July 22, 2011
Issue 23 |
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OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
Dear Friends,
It is with great sadness that I share with you the death of The Rev. Nancy King. Nancy died unexpectedly on July 16. Nancy served as Deacon at St. John's, Tulsa.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. this Saturday, July 23rd St. John's Episcopal Church, Tulsa. The address of the church is 4200 S. Atlanta Place.
In honor of Nancy King's ministry, her family has requested the attending clergy to please vest for the service. The color is white.
Please keep Nancy's family and the people of St. John's in your prayers.
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our
prayers on behalf of your servant Nancy and grant her an
entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of
your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Faithfully,
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25th Annual Honor Dance at Whirlwind
Join us for the Twenty-Fifth annual Honor Dance at Whirlwind Mission of the Holy Family in Watonga, Oklahoma. The dance is Saturday, September 10 starting at 1:00 p.m. It is sponsored by the Oklahoma Council on Indian Ministries and Whirlwind Mission of the Holy Family.
The annual Honor Dance held on the Feast Day of David Pendleton Oakerhater is the only one of its kind honoring this Cheyenne Deacon in the United States. It is a dance of respect, recognition, and remembrance, and through it Whirlwind Mission of the Holy Family integrates Episcopal worship with Native American Spirituality. This major festival celebrates Native American ministries, and provides a religious and cultural context for all people around the Diocese to celebrate our past and future.
The day will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Gourd Dancing, and lots of great raffle prizes will be offered throughout the afternoon and evening. One prize is a beautiful drum made by Malcolm WhiteBird. Holy Eucharist will begin at 3:15 p.m., and will include many Native American hymns. Dinner will be provided to everyone in attendance at 4:30 p.m. We cook a big feast every year with lots of brisket, fry bread, corn soup and deserts. The evening Gourd Dance session starts at 6:00 p.m. This year we will have a number of Intertribal dances for everyone to enjoy like the Snake, Two Step, Round Dance and Buffalo dances.
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St. Mary's Edmond, Talent Show Scheduled
Want to see the best talent in the Edmond area? Come to St. Mary's talent show which will consist of St. Mary members of ALL ages. It is going to be on Friday, August 12th at 7pm in the Parish Hall. Enter on the N side of the building. We are asking that there be the $5 at the door, but not required for those that can't pay and children under 10 are free. So far we have solos, instrumental acts, signing, group #'s and dance acts. There will be an intermission with concessions. |
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St. Simeon's Western Days
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How Green is Your Parish?
Our mission at TaterWare is to provide both a functional and environmentally-safe alternative to petroleum-based plastics in the food service sector and to do it with as light a carbon footprint as possible. In addition, we will continue to actively participate in building a new era of bioplastic technology, along with accompanying closed-loop programs to regenerate these bioplastics in responsible and sustainable ways.
Here's the website of the products: http://www.earth-to-go.com/ |
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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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A Women's Retreat
CREATION
CENTERED
SPIRITUALITY:
And God Called
Creation
"Good"
8-9 October 2011
St. Crispin's Camp and Conference Center
Retreat Facilitator: The Rev. Debora L. Jennings
Want more information, contact Pam Hudson, 2800 N.W. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. |
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Retired Clergy and Spouses Schedule Fall Meeting
The Fall Gathering of the Retired Clergy and Spouses is scheduled for October 10 and 11, 2011, at St. Crispin's. The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston will be the presenter at the gathering. His topic will center around "The Role of the Tribal Elders in the Native American Culture." Registration information will be coming soon.
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Safeguarding God's Children Training Opportunities
We have been working hard to provide Safeguarding training sessions so that all clergy, including deacons, would have an opportunity to be trained. It is our intention that all clergy and deacons 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:
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 trainings 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 and deacons 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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Closing - Prayer for July
Jesus, thank you for Summer.
Thank you for light and warmth.
Thank you for the sun.
Thank you for the gifts of nature
and for the annual cycles and seasons.
Today, give us that grace again,
to see you as the Creator,
the One who lifts us up to be with you
forever, even now. Amen.
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Contact Information
Sabrina Evans
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