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Upcoming
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January
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All Saint's, Duncan
Installation
The Rev. Anita Slovak
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St. Philip's, Ardmore
30 - 2/2
Program, Budget and Finance Meeting
The Episcopal Church USA
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Upcoming Diocese Events
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To register, please go onto the Dicoesan Web Site below:
January 27-28
Cursillo Reunion
St. Crispin's
January 28 Celebration of New Ministry - Institution and Induction of
The Rev. Anita Slovak
All Saint's Duncan
January 28-29
New Beginnings 37
St. Crispin's
January 28, 2012
Godly Play Learning and Sharing Event
St. Augustine of Canterbury
OKC 9 until noon
February 10 - 11
Bread for the Journey
Women's Retreat
St. Crispin's
February 12
Celebrate Summer Camp
St. John's OKC
10:30 a.m.
February 17 - 19
Vocare
St. Crispin's
February 19
Celebrate Summer Camp
St. Patrick's, Broken Arrow
10:30 a.m.
March 8 - 10
Men's Retreat
St. Crispin's
March 10, 2012
Godly Play Learning and Sharing Event
Christ Church, Tulsa 9 until noon
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The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
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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 Next Issue of this Newsletter will be on Friday, February 3, 2012.
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We Are Epiok.org
January 27, 2012
Issue 4 |
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Join Us on A Journey to the Holy Land!
Time to register will soon end! Don't miss
this trip of a life-time!
The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
~presents~
A Journey to the Holy Land
Under the Direction of
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny
Local Guide: Canon Iyad Qumri
Hosted at Saint George's
Limited to the first 25
Depart: June 8, 2012
Return: June 20, 2012
Total Cost: $4,100.00 per person
To secure your spot, send your deposit check in the amount of $500, made payable to the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma, 924 North Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 attention: Jeni Kaufman.
Jordan River
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Cursillo Scheduled
Cursillo (coor-see'-oh) is a Spanish word which means "a short course." Cursillo is a movement within the Church which is intended to help Christians know God's love and grace and to help these same Christians discover and live out their personal vocations in the world. The movement offers small group meetings which help us in our life of Christian Ministry. The movement also includes a three day weekend during which participants listen to talks by clergy and lay persons, and participate in worship, music, fellowship, prayer and other activities.
Dates are: April 26 - 29 Co-Ed English Speaking
September 27 - 30 Co-Ed Spanish Speaking
If you are a confirmed Episcopalian 21 years of age or older, speak with your local clergy about attending a Cursillo Weekend.
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Blizzard Family Welcomes New Member
Congratulations to The Rev. Charles and Nicolette Blizzard in the arrival of their new baby girl, Juliette. She was born January 8th, at 1:01 p.m. and weighted in at 7 pounds 15 ounces. Mother and baby are doing well!
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Safeguarding God's Children
The first open training of the year will be held Sunday, February 12, at St. Augustine of Canterbury, 14700 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City. Training will begin at 9:15 a.m. with the first video and will resume after the 10:30 a.m. service concludes. (Approximate start time is noon and should finish at 1:30.) You may register by going to http://www.epiok.org/resources/safeguarding_god_s_children.html, fill out the form and mail to the Diocesan Offices. |
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Bread for the Journey
Bread For the Journey -
And a Little Chocolate,
just because . . .
Women's Retreat
St. Crispin's Camp and Conference Center
Retreat Leader: The Rev. Debora L. Jennings
Friday February 10, 7:00 pm -
Saturday February 11, 2:00 pm
All are welcome! Come, and bring a friend!!!
Fee of $70.00 includes double occupancy and 2 meals.
as well as $5.00 per person for supplies.
Add $10.00 for single occupancy
Send Registration fee by JANUARY 28 to
Pam Hudson,
2800 N.W. 21 Street,
OKC OK 73107
Bring a loaf of your favorite bread to share! Also munchies for Friday evening!
Sponsored by Oklahoma Episcopal Church Women |
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Men's Retreat
2012 Men's Retreat
Sponsored by The Brotherhood of St. Andrew's
with
The Reverend Bill Holly
Retreat Chaplain
March 8-10, 2012
Thursday Supper - Saturday Lunch
St. Crispin's Conference Center
2 nights/6 meals
$125 double/$160 single
Contact: Bob Baker 918-258-5656
baker111@tulsacoxmail.com
Registration forms are on the Diocesan Web page. Click here. |
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Parish Resources
There will be a Godly Play Cooperative Learning and Sharing this Saturday, January 28, from 9 until noon, at St. Augustine of Canterbury, 14700 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City. This event will allow those who are currently using Godly Play to gather and discuss issues that have surfaced over the past few months, talk about resources, share insights and learn from each other. There is no cost to attend.
The next Godly Play Cooperative Learning and Sharing is scheduled for March 10 at Christ Church, Tulsa.
A Bag for Lent
Here's an idea you might do with your families for Lent. For four weeks in Lent, have the following items in a paper bag. Use the contents of this bag as you wish.
Two suggestions: Choose one night of the week and invite those around your table to pick one of the symbols as a starting point for conversation for the whole group, including the children.
For your own devotion daily or weekly or whatever best suits you, choose one of the symbols for your own reflection as you make your way through the season.
Sand
Just between his baptism and the beginning of his adult ministry, Jesus went into the wilderness for 40 days, 'to be tested'. What constitutes wilderness in your life? What have you learned there? What might you learn there?
Rock
While in the wilderness, Jesus was invited to transform stone into bread. Though he resisted the temptation there and then, he became justly renowned for feeding people hungry for food or for love or for a word of encouragement or for simple acceptance. Might there be a stony place in you that needs transforming? Some attitude or habit that, with a little attention, might even become a gift for you and others?
Human Figure
Because Jesus was, as we confess, 'fully human', he gets us, understands us from inside our skin, and knows from experience that we're each capable of great things, godly things. And no matter what we do, he keeps on inviting us to join us in his work which has become our own. As you enter this Lent, what might you plan to do over these 40 days so that the Easter you will more closely reflect you and the Christ who lives in and through you?
Candle
Lent begins in the dimness of late winter and ends with the burst of bright spring. Jesus is, according to John's gospel, 'Light of the world' and that Light, directing his attention to his disciples and through them to us, insists:
'You are the light of the world. Don't be hiding under some bushel basket.' So where do you shine? How do you keep your light lit?
There will be an idea similar to this in next week's issue to use before and during Holy Week with 9 items!
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Youth News-
Youth Leadership Program is Coming! It will be for 6th - 9th graders and provide leadership tools and skills that will be transferrable to your congregational life and life in general.
Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes - a weekend retreat at St. Crispins for girls grades 6th - Seniors. Watch for more details.
Episcopal Night at the Thunder is March 16 - Do you have tickets? We have a few here at the offices.
Camp Sundays - Celebrate Summer Camp in the middle of Winter - February 12 at St. Pauls, OKC, and February 19 at St. Patrick's, Broken Arrow. Contact strcispinsdirector@gmail.com to register a count for meals, which will be provided.
Vocare - February 17-19 - Designed for 19 - 30 year olds. Information and registration on Diocesan web site.
Mission Camp - This will be March 19 - 23 in Joplin Missouri. It is for 9th - 12th graders and is limited in number to 7 males and 7 females and is on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. Registrations are on the diocesan web site under Camps on the left hand side of the homepage.
March 24 - Acolyte Festival at St. Paul's Cathedral.
The Youth Commission and members will be a part of the Christian Formation training event on June 16 at Santa Maria, OKC. The three workshops include: Small group facilitation, The Abundant Life Project from ERD (Episcopal Resource and Development), and Camp Crafts (making friendship bracelets and God's eyes/lanyards.) If you would like to be a part of this training event, please contact the dioceses.
MIQRA - Save the date. Next January 19-21, as we offer our first MIQRA. What is MIQRA? It is an event to youth and adults who want to participate in reading the Bible from beginning to end! That's right - three days of non-stop Bible reading - but wait! There's more! There will be games, movies, activities, quite time, and much more going on at the same time!
NEXT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING - May 5. Would you like to join us? We will begin at noon at the Diocesan Offices. Hope to see you here. |
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Second Half of Life -
Abundant Living 9th Annual Conference Live more-Age less will be offered at Camp Allen conference and Retreat Center February 27 - 29. For more information go to campallen.org.
How Social Media Can Help Caregivers - Internet tools and websites let caregivers vent, ask for assistance and get useful information
Have you ever wondered:
"My mother is driving me crazy, but who can I tell?"
"How can I help Dad out of bed without breaking my own back?"
"Who is going to drive Mom to her doctor's appointment?"
If so, you're a caregiver. And if so, odds are you could benefit from online tools to lighten your load.
Communicate with other caregivers through Facebook groups. - Getty Images, Masterfile, Age Fotostock. Click here to read article on AARP web page! |
| Closing - Thought for New Year
We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives...not looking for flaws, but for potential.
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Sabrina Evans
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