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June 3
St. John's
Tulsa
June 6-19
Leading Diocesan Holy Land Pilgrimage
June 24
Trinity
Tulsa
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To register or for more inforamtion please go onto the Dicoesan Web Site below or call the local congregation:
June 16
Diocesan Christian Formation Training Event
Celebremos la Fiesta
Let us Celebrate the Feast!
9:30 - 3
Santa Maria Virgen Episcopal Church, Oklahoma City
July 27
Episcopal Night at the Red Hawks Game
7:05
September 27-30
Co-Ed Spanish Speaking Cursillo
St. Crispin's
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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,
June 1, 2012.
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We Are Epiok.org
June 1, 2012
Issue 22 |
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 News, Events, and Offerings |
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Episcopal Night at the Red Hawks is Back!
July 27 will be your chance to be a part of Episcopal Night at the Red Hawks game. Last year, we sold out of tickets. This year, we have 200 tickets available, all on the 3rd base side and costing only $8 per person. These are on a first come, first serve basis. Come join the fun. Send your order and check for payment to Sabrina Evans at the Diocese, checks made payable to Diocese of OK. |
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Christian Formation Training Event Scheduled - Event is 2 weeks away - Are You Registered?
 We are pleased to offer our Diocesan Christian Formation Training Event, Celebremos la Fiesta (Let us Celebrate the Feast) on June 16 at Santa Maria Virgen Episcopal Church, Oklahoma City, OK. Each of the 12, that's right 12, workshops offered will like at feasts and/or seasons and how to make them special in our congregations. Who should attend? Anyone involved in formation (children, youth, and adult), anyone responsible for Intergenerational activities, and anyone looking for new programs to offer in your own congregations. Three of these workshops will be led by members of the Youth Commission!
Registration forms are on line and can be found by clicking here. PLEASE NOTE - there are actually 4 different sets of workshops, while the registration form only indicates 3. Please write your 4th selection in on the form. |
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Whole Creation Community
The Whole Creation Community is a spiritual community. Our primary goal is to bring together people of faith who will commit themselves to live a shared Rule of Life. Therefore, the WCC is not an organization, committee, program, or advocacy group. We are a fellowship. Individuals do not "join" the WCC; they become part of it when their parish or mission adopts the Rule of Life:
- To pray for God's creation (worship)
- To teach stewardship of God's creation (education)
- To work to sustain God's creation (ministry)
Individuals whose congregations have made this pledge are asked to be active participants on the WCC Facebook site to share their stories of how they are keeping the Rule. The WCC "Wall" is the community forum for members to post how they are honoring creation in their worship life, teaching others about the issues and resources for the care of creation, and, what they are actively doing as work in progress to sustain creation through concrete action. It is here on our Facebook page where daily meditations are posted to help you in your spiritual journey.
For more information, past meditations, and daily devotions, go to our web page at http://stpaulsokc.publishpath.com/whole-creation. You an also find them on Facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/wholecreation?sk=app_4949752878 |
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St. Crispin's Summer Camp Begins Soon
 As we near the beginning of our Summer Camp Sessions, we want to ask your prayers over each of our youth groups, staff, deans, and nurses.
June 1 and 2 Ankle Biter's Camp (ABC) This camp is designed for children K - completed 2nd grade. This is the second year of this camp designed to give campers and their parents a full introduction into the camping life. We have over 30 kids and parents who will be making their way out to camp on Friday morning.
Please pray for these individuals: Summer Camp Director: Aaron Mooney. Full-time summer staff: Evelyn Langley, Katherine Whalen, Noah Allen, Hannah Hutchison, Kirsten Rysted, Phillip Bedford, Josh Keegan, Libby Fosmire, Emily Bibens, John Putnam, and Austin Woodliff.
Deans: Kate Huston and Ashley Ozan
Chaplain: The Rev. Tim Sean Youmans
Nurse: Susan Tripodi
June 3 - 9 Senior High Camp (for those in the 10th - 12th grades) We have over 50 Senior High kids who will call St. Crispin's home this coming Sunday.
Deans: Kate Huston and Scott Jackson
Chaplain: The Rev. Charles Blizzard
Nurse: Aaron Harris
Volunteers: Sandra Opalka, Kate Jewitt-Williams, Tom March, Matt Burkholder, and Kyle Watson |
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Circle of Friends To Meet June 8
Circle of Friends will meet at St. David's Episcopal Church will be June 8,12:00 noon to 3:00 PM 3333 North Meridian, OKC, OK. It is an opportunity to share a meal, games and friendship. Come join in the fun. |
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Trinity, Eufaula, Reunion
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Safeguarding God's Children Training
Safeguarding is required every 4 years for clergy, vestry, treasurers, bishop's committee members, those who work with children - Sunday School teachers, youth ministers, choir directors, and sextons, those who serve on vestry or Bishop's Committees, and anyone with a key to a congregation. This would be a great time to get trained before the beginning of your program year.
June 2 9 - noon
Trinity Tulsa
Contact Backy Moseman
beckymoseman77@gmail.com or call 918-582-4128 x10. Need registration by Tuesday, May 29.
June 6 6 - 9 p.m.
Church of the Resurrection, OKC
Contact Sabrina Evans christianformation@epiok.org to register or go on -line to the diocesan web site: http://www.epiok.org/resources/safeguarding_god_s_children.html
June 12 6 - 9 p.m.
Church of the Resurrection, OKC Contact Sabrina Evans christianformation@epiok.org to register or go on-line to the diocesan web site:
http://www.epiok.org/resources/safeguarding_god_s_children.html
June 16 9 - noon
St. Luke's, Tulsa,
Contact Paula Rule (prule@sjtulsa.org) to register.
August 11 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Diocesan Offices, OKC
Contact Sabrina Evans christianformation@epiok.org to register or go on-line to the diocesan web site: http://www.epiok.org/resources/safeguarding_god_s_children.html
August 25 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Trinity, Guthrie
Contact Sabrina Evans christianformation@epiok.org to register or go on-line to the diocesan web site: http://www.epiok.org/resources/safeguarding_god_s_children.html
July 21 at 10 a.m. at the Diocesan Offices will be a train the trainer event. This is an all day event. Completion of this training will allow you to do training in your congregation and throughout the Diocese.
Contact Sabrina Evans christianformation@epiok.org to register or go on-line to the diocesan web site: http://www.epiok.org/resources/safeguarding_god_s_children.html |
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Oklahoma Episcopal Youth
Want to help? The Youth will be offering three workshops as a part of the Diocesan Christian Formation training event June 16 - from 9:30 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Santa Maria Virgen, OKC. They are: Leading a Small Group, Abundant Garden, and Christian Crafts - God' Eye, Lanyards, and Friendship Bracelets. If you can help, please contact Ashley Haggard at ashmhaggard@gmail.com.
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Episcopal Youth Leadership Academy (E.Y.L.A.) for the Diocese of Oklahoma. This program is open to youth grades 6 - 10. It will provide opportunities to learn to be a leader not only in your congregation, diocese and beyond but these skills will apply to school and other organizations. Go to:
http://www.epiok.org/Christian%20Formation/e-y-l-a-launches-2012-13-program.html and download a brochure!
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! This will be held at St. Mary's Church, Edmond.
Next Youth Commission Meeting is September 29, at the Diocesan Offices, Noon. Planning for Convention and Miqra. Come join the fun. Please note the change of date. |
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Christian Formation Resources |
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Miscellaneous
Here's a nice overview (literally!) of the city of Jerusalem with the focus on its religious heritage - http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=iPQI6Yupt48
Interested in an interactive App on the major stories of the Bible for children?http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9458815.htm. |
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New Resources
Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong
re:form Ancestors DVD - the New Testament. 15 videos from Mary the mother of Jesus to Lydia. from Sparkhouse
What God Wants for Your Life - Changing the Way we Week God's Will by Frederick W. Schmidt |
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Closing Prayer for June
A Summer Blessing
May you walk with God
This summer
In whatever you do
Wherever you go
Walking with God means...
Walking with honesty
And with courage,
Walking with love
And respect
And concern for the feelings of others
May you talk to God
This summer
And every day and
In every situation
Talking with God means...
Praying words of praise
For the
beauty of creation
Saying prayers of thanks
For friends and good times,
Asking God's help
In all your decisions
Expressing sorrow
When you have failed
May you talk with God
Every day Amen |
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Contact Information
Sabrina Evans
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