Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
Contents
CF Training Event Cancelled

Episcopal Night at the Red Hawks

Happening #60

St. Mary's School Receives Grant

Whole Creation Community

St. Crispin's Summer Camp

Safeguarding God's Children Training

Oklahoma Episcopal Youth

Create Video Contest

Oklahoma Episcopal College Students

Godly Play Training Coming Back to OKC

Web Site of Interest

Forma Conference Information

Closing Prayer

Upcoming 
Bishop's
Events

 

  

 

June 6-19

Leading Diocesan Holy Land Pilgrimage 

 

June 24

Trinity

Tulsa

 

Upcoming Diocese Events

 

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

 

 


The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

          

 Link to Our Web Site

 

                            

Companion Diocese Uruguay

Uruguay

     two bishops

 

 

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/

 


 
The Next Issue of this Newsletter will be on Friday, 
June 22, 2012.
 

We Are Epiok.org

June 25, 2012

Issue 24

TopNews, Events, and Offerings 

Christian Formation Training Event Scheduled for Saturday CANCELLED

 

Due to a small number of registrations, this event has ben cancelled. We will make refunds for those who registered.

Red HawksEpiscopal 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. 35 tickets are now sold. Don't miss the fun. Send your order and check for payment to Sabrina Evans at the Diocese, checks made payable to Diocese of OK.

Happening #60 Set For August 

 happening 2012
Happening is designed for those who have completed the 10th - 12th grade and are looking for an intense, amazing and inspirational retreat. It is a 
time set apart to learn a little bit more about who we are, what we think and how we can carry that in to the world.

 

Happening #60 will be held at Christ Church, Tulsa, August 3-5th. It will start at 7 p.m. Cost is $50 for participants, $25 for staff. Registration forms will be on the web site starting next week!

 

Got Happening questions? Contact Ashley Haggard at 918 527 6743. Lay Rector for this event will be Philip Newcomer.

St. Mary's Episcopal School Receives Grant from the Kirkpatrick Family FundSt. Mary's School logo

 

St. Mary's Episcopal School recently received a grant in the amount of $7,000 to assist in preparing for the first 7th grade class to be offered at the school. The funds will also assist in developing the middle school division's history department.

 

"We were overjoyed to receive such a generous gift from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund", says Nancy Hetherington, Head of School. "It not only allows us to provided well-needed furnishings for the classroom, but also speaks to the foundation's belief in our mission of offering quality academic programs in an environment fostering respect for faith, family, other and self."

 

The school, established in 1977, opened its doors to the Middle School Division in 2011, offering 6th grade in 2011-12; and scheduled to open 7th grade in 2012-13 followed by 8th grade in 2013-14. Many students, who had completed their early childhood and elementary education at the school, are now on track to finish their middle school experience in the same school system.

 

"The rationale for adding a middle school division allows us to provide the exciting opportunity to continue the Episcopal tradition of academic excellence and the outstanding enrichment opportunities," Hetherington said. "By expanding our school through eighth grade, we are able to advance our mission of preparing children spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically."

 

Hetherington went on to explain that research shows that the continuous grade span model, pre-school through 8th grade, that students are higher achieving and out-perform their peers who are in separate middle schools.   It is also found that there is a greater sense of community, stronger relationships between students, teachers and parents, fewer discipline problems, more student centered environment, and more opportunities for students to serve as leaders.

Whole Creation Community

 

whole creation community

 

Are you connected to the Whole Creation Community? Go to: http://www.facebook.com/wholecreation and join!

St. Crispin's Summer Camp

  

camp 2012.1Summer Camp Sessions officially have begun! We ask your prayers over each of our youth groups, staff, deans, and nurses.

  

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.

 

June 10 - 16         8th and 9th Grade Camp    

36 Campers are at camp this week

 

Deans:                 The Rev. Tim Sean Youmans and Nancy Barrett

Chaplains:            The Rev. Emily Schnabl and

                           The Rev. John Borrego

 Nurse:                  Elizabeth Gurley

CIT's:                    Kelsey Brass, John Tygret, Ben Alba

Volunteers:           Beth Canaday, Molly Dowd

 

Report from the Camp Front: 

 

Go to http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/St-Crispins-Episcopal-Conference-Center/219023541499142 to see pictures!

 

8th and 9th graders have been busy playing freeze and burn, tye dying, and our normal activities

 

This morning campers and counselors were divided into 6 teams and competed in an all camp race that took them to 6 stations including Archery, balloon pop, tanagram, water balloon launch, canoeing, and trolley races. After completing the activity at each station, teams were given clues that lead them on to their next task. (pictures on facebook) All teams ended at the Eucharist sight where a service was held before coming to the dining hall for sloppy joes.

 

Tonight is the talent show, tomorrow night is the dance, and Saturday we say goodbye 

 

June 17 - 23         6th and 7th Grade Camp

Deans:                 The Rev. Kirsten Baer and The Rev. Tim Baer

Nurse:                  Carol Long

CIT's:                   Nicole Wagner, Holly Barry, Gable Krebsbach, Drew Herndon, Abby Langley

Volunteers:           Philip Newcomer, Caity Miller

Safeguarding God's Children Training

  Safeguarding

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 16    9 - noon

St. Luke's, Tulsa,

Contact Paula Rule ([email protected]) to register.

 

June 27    6 - 9 p.m.

Church of the Resurrection, OKC

Contact Sabrina Evans [email protected] to register or go on-line to the diocesan web site:     

http://www.epiok.org/resources/safeguarding_god_s_children.html

 

August 11    10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Diocesan Offices,  OKC 

Contact Sabrina Evans [email protected]  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 [email protected] to register or go on-line to the diocesan web site:  http://www.epiok.org/resources/safeguarding_god_s_children.html  

  

TRAIN THE TRAINER EVENT

 

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 [email protected] to register or go on-line to the diocesan web site:  http://www.epiok.org/resources/safeguarding_god_s_children.html

Oklahoma Episcopal Youth

 

Youth

  

 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.

Create Video Contest Submission 

  

Have you made your mark with any of the Five Marks of Mission

 

~ To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
~ To teach, baptize and nurture new believers 
~ To respond to human need by loving service 
~ To seek to transform unjust structures of society 
~ To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth

  

Individuals, parishes, dioceses, and networks are invited to upload videos demonstrating their toward achieving one or more of the Five Marks of Mission.

 

Videos should be no longer than five minutes, and should be submitted before July 5, 2012.

 

All approved videos will be posted here, and viewers can vote on their favorites. The videos with the most votes will be screened at General Convention in Indianapolis, July 5-12

 

Click here for more information:  http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/making-your-mark 

Oklahoma Episcopal College Students 

 

High School Day is an opportunity for students to visit the Episcopal student ministry on OU campus. The event is led by college students who will give a variety of talks about the high school-to-college transition, maintaining your faith in college, and how to succeed in college-level classes. We will also host a tour of campus and provide lunch and dinner to guests. This event is free, but is only open to the first 15 people who sign up! To sign up, please email Kaitlin Warta or Michael Bibens with your name, t-shirt size, and facebook name so we can send you updated information and reminders about the event.

 

When: Saturday, September 15, 10:30 am- 6:00 pm

 

Where: Canterbury Episcopal Church, 800 Elm, Norman, OK 73069

 

Who to Contact:

          Student Co-Presidents:

          Kaitlin Warta[email protected], 918-361-2043

          Michael Bibens [email protected], 918-760-7999 

 

          Priest: Hal Greenwood, 405-833-8632

 

Christian Formation Resources

Godly Play Training Coming Back to OKC 

 

GP logo

 

We are working with the Godly Play Training staff to schedule a training here in OKC for August 23 - 25. If this is something you are interested in attending, please let me know. Training is limited to 12 people.

 

Sabrina ([email protected])

Web Site of Interest

 

Soul Word of the Day (Soul WOD) http://soulwod.com/  is run by a young Episcopalian from Arkansas. This provides thoughts for a daily spiritual workout!

Forma (previously NAECED) Conference Information On-Line

 

Forma is one of the premier Christian Formation training events out there. In 2013, they will meet in Rio Rancho, NM, which may make it close enough for some from OK to attend. The facebook site will keep you up-to-date. http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/424296167584240/  If you are interested in attending and need financial help, please call me at the Diocesan Office.

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

[email protected]

(405) 232-4820