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July 1
Grace
Muskogee
July 2 - 13
General Convention
Indianapolis, IN
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To register or for more inforamtion please go onto the Dicoesan Web Site below or call the local congregation:
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,
July 6, 2012.
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We Are Epiok.org
June 29, 2012
Issue 26 |
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 News, Events, and Offerings |
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The Diocesan Offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Our offices will open on Thursday at 9 a.m. |
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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. 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. |
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Bishops Meet in Jerusalem
On Sunday, June 10th, Bishop Ed along with the rest of the Holy Land pilgrims from the diocese worshipped at St. George's Cathedral in Jerusalem. After the service, the group had the opportunity to meet with Bishop Dawani, the Bishop of Jerusalem, and learn about the work of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Jerusalem. |
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A Walk in the Woods - St. Crispin's Conference Center
The Garden at St. Crispin's has surely appreciated this nice Oklahoma weather!
Campers are invited to spend time in the garden and this group were able to find a harvest of zucchini ready to go to the kitchen!
Bell peppers and squash were also picked and will be added to the up-coming menu or salad bar! |
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Retired Clergy and Widows Set Next Gathering
You can mark your calendar now for the Fall Retreat - October 9 and 10. More information to come out soon. |
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Education for Ministry (EfM) Registrations Now Open for Fall
Thinking about your personal commitment? Your personal ministry? Why not consider Education for Ministry from the Sewanee University of the South. This four year program explores the origin and development of the Hebrew scriptures and New Testament; church history from the Apostles forward; and the great theologians and the issues they discussed. Enrollment for the fall at all congregations that have an EfM program is now open. For more information on the program and sample lessons, please visit http://www.sewanee.edu/EFM/EFMAboutUs.htm
Trinity, Guthrie
Emmanuel, Shawnee
St. Paul's Cathedral, OKC
All Saint's, McAlester
St. John's, Norman
St. Dunstan's, Tulsa
St. Philips, Ardmore
St. Luke's, Ada
St. Patrick's, Broken Arrow
St. Andrew's, Grove
St. Andrew's, Stillwater
St. John's, OKC
Trinity, Tulsa
Grace, Muskogee
St. Paul's, Clinton
You can also go to http://www.epiok.org/Christian%20Formation/education-for-ministry.htmlget a listing of mentors for the above locations. |
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All Souls', OKC, Independence Day Celebration
Please join us for our annual Independence Day Celebration featuring
the pipes and drums of the
Highlanders of Oklahoma City.
Their presence enriches our service and is a reminder that
the first Bishop of the Episcopal Church in America,
Samuel Seabury, was consecrated by Bishops of the
Episcopal Church of Scotland in 1784.
Sunday, July 1st
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Choir Robes Looking for New Home
Emmanuel Episcopal, Shawnee, has 15 Choir Robes in excellent condition to give away. They are calf-length, black polyester (zip in front) with interchangeable stoles in green/white, red/purple combinations. We'd love for someone to pick them up or we can ship them at the receiver's cost.
Shawna Turner
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Can You Lend A Hand?
"Creating with the Creator" Monday July 16th; 9am - 3pm, St. David's
Episcopal Church, OKC
Looking for a few creative individuals to help put together a dynamic one day event for school age children! The youth and the younger kids will be separated to help enhance the experience for all! Please consider sharing the gift of your presence and time! Contact Pastor Tammy Wooliver at tammywooliver@gmail.com if you are able to help! |
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Ignatian Retreat in Daily Life
The Ignatian Retreat in Daily Life is a prayer journey for those who want to live more deeply in relationship with God. Based on the  Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the retreat is a time set apart in the midst of everyday life to help participants discern more clearly God's movement in their hearts.
During the course of 30 weeks -- from October through April -- retreatants live their commitment to God, to themselves and to their fellow participants by following the steps of this prayer journey. Each retreatant commits to these three activities:
- Daily private prayer which includes Scripture, reflection and journaling
- Weekly small group meetings in which participants share their prayer experiences with each others. Groups are facilitated by a spiritual guide, and
- Twice monthly individual spiritual direction.
This would be a great place for those who are looking at something beyond EfM or are seeking a deeper spiritual life.
Fees for the retreat are $10 per weekly meeting and $20 per session for spiritual direction - or $80 per month. There is a one-time fee of $50 for materials but no one is turned away from the retreat for lack of funds, and a fee schedule can be agreed upon based on ability to pay.
If you are interested in the Retreat in Daily Life, contact Katie Boudreau, kboudreau7@cox.net or 918 748-8546 or in Oklahoma City, Marilyn Seiler at mjsjuly@yahoo.com. They recruit during the months of July and August for their October session. |
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Staying Connected During General Convention 
General Convention is only a few weeks away, and we want to provide you with lots of ways to stay connected!
This link will connect you to the General Convention Media hub where you can watch live streaming of worship, legislative proceedings in the House of Deputies and House of Bishops, daily features produced for and at General Convention, and press briefings on the events of the day. http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/gc2012/
Our Diocesan web page http://www.epiok.org has a link to General Convention information, which has other links and information in addition to a blog spot which will be populated by our delegates. |
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Happening #60 Set For August
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. For Registration form, click here.
Got Happening questions? Contact Ashley Haggard at 918 527 6743. Lay Rector for this event will be Philip Newcomer. |
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St. Mary's, Edmond, Mission Trip
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Parents: Listen Up! You May Be Ignoring Your Kids
Are you an active listener? How would your kids grade your listening skills?
As parents, we think we're all great listeners, but the truth is, most of us can learn a lot about listening. What did my kids say when I asked them how well I listened to them? One gave me an A-. The other gave me a D+.
Of course, the grades they gave me not only ranked my listening skills from their perspective but also revealed the age of my kids. The kid who gave me an A- was in elementary school. The one who gave me a D+ was in junior high. Still, I needed to take seriously that D+. Even though junior-high-age kids can be a tough bunch to parents, they also need us to parent well and listen to them, even when they talk irrationally. Plus, I wanted to know why my elementary-age kid gave me an A- instead of an A.
The biggest complaint from both of my kids? I was an excellent listener, but I wasn't always a good listener when they needed me to listen.
My D+ child said he wanted me to listen without as much judgment. That wasn't easy for me! He was making some choices that I disagreed with (which all teenagers do). His argument was that he was also making a lot of good choices, and he wanted me to let him live his life.
Okay, so he had a good point. Yes, I needed to let go a bit, but I also needed to stay engaged in his life, to talk about what I expected and valued-and why. Still, it was important that I listen more to his perspective. A lot of times we shared similar expectations and values, but we interpreted and acted on them differently. I also needed to let my child own his problems instead of always trying to change his behaviors. In other words, I needed to see my child as a separate human being and respect my child for being his own person.
The best source I've found in learning how to listen well is Thomas Gordon's book, Parent Effectiveness Training: The Tested New Way to Raise Responsible Children. It provides concrete ways on how to listen actively to your kids.
Tips for Active Listening:
Active listening is harder than it sounds. Gordon highlights six attitudes parents need to have before even learning the active-listening skills:
1. You must see your child as someone separate from you.
2. You must want to really hear what your child has to say (even if you disagree with it).
3. You must really want to help your child (not on your terms but on your child's terms).
4. You must accept your child's feelings (no matter how much their feelings make you uncomfortable).
5. You must accept that feelings change and not to be afraid of your child's feelings.
6. You must trust your child to handle his or her feelings and find solutions to his or her problems.
In my experience, these skills represent a generational shift. When I was a child, my parents didn't listen to me in these ways. That wasn't the way that generation parented. So not only did I need to learn the attitudes and skills of active listening, I also needed to work through some of my childhood issues. It can be hard to give your kids something you didn't receive.
I've also realized that everyone benefits when you really listen to them-not only my kids, but also my work colleagues, my neighbors, and my extended family members. Our society likes to talk, talk, talk. We can all learn to be better listeners.
Article from Parent Futher, a Search Institute resource for families |
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Whole Creation Community
The Green Bean, a quarterly newsletter of the Whole Creation Community has put out its sumemr issue.
Go to: http://tinyurl.com/724bmlr and check it out!
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Holy Smokers at Christ Church, Tulsa
The Holy Smokers will smoke meats on Saturday to raise money for our youth mission experience.
Baby-back ribs.....$20.00 per rack
Beer-can chicken.....$10.00 each
Bologna.....$5.00 per pound
Sausage.....$8.00 per pound
Please contact Jeff Plummer with any questions or to place your order
918-224-4016-home
918-637-7617-cell
Orders can be picked up at the church from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday before or after church.Everyone is invited for assistance and fellowship on Saturday morning.
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St. Crispin's Summer Camp
 Summer 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.
Staff for July 1 - 7 - 8th and 9th Grade Camp
Deans: Becky Moseman, Melissa Stirling
Chaplains: The Rev. Jeff Huston, The Rev. Kate Wesch
Nurse: Heather Journeycake
CIT's: Kelsey Brass, Sydney Hinds, Jacob Rhinehart
Volunteers: Mike Todd
Staff for July 8 - 14
Deans: Scott Helton and Robert Bibens
Chaplain: Hal Greenwood
Nurse: Dr. Megan Hanner
CIT's: Molly Routon, Emma Hutchison, Will Bernston, Ben Abla
Report from the Camp Front: This week's heat hasn't dampened the spirits of our campers! We are sure they spend lots of time in shade spaces and keep hydrated!
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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.
July 18 5:30 (pizza supper) training starts at 6 p.m. (If you are registering for this event and want pizza, the cost is $5 per person)
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Edmond
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 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
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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Godly Play Training Coming Back to OKC
We are pleased to be offering a Godly Play Training here in OKC for August 24 - 26. NOTE WE CHANGED THE DATE TO BEGIN ON FRIDAY, 3 P.M. AND END ON SUNDAY AT 4:30 P.M. Registration is now on line. If this is something you are interested in attending, please let me know. Training is limited to 12 people. Click here for information and registration
Sabrina (christianformation@epiok.org) |
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Spirituality and Practice Summer E-Courses
Two new course will begin July 9 - Ways to Pray from Around the World and Practicing Spirituality with Thomas Merton. For more information on either of these courses, go to: http://tinyurl.com/6ljo9ye.
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Spiritual Director Training - Two-year program offered in Arkansas
A program to train spiritual directors is being offered in Arkansas through the SMU's Perkins School of Theology. Students who complete the two-year program earn their certification in spiritual direction. Classes are held three times a year over a long weekend at Mount Eagle, outside of Shirley, Arkansas.
Perkins is currently trying to gauge the level of interest and need to hear from you by July 1. If you would like to know more about the program, email Sam Loudenslager sam.loudenslager@gmail.com or call him at 501-607-2583. |
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training Offered in TX
St.Andrew's Episcopal Church in Amarillo, TX, is hosting an intensive Level 1, Part One course from July 7 - July 14. Part Two will be offered July 2013. Folks interested may contact Marcy McKay (our DRE) at marcymckay@yahoo.com or mmckay@standrewsamarillo.org.
Fees are $350 for each participant per semester.
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God of My Heart: A Prayer Book for Youth is a book of prayers and artwork for youth, by youth
Church Publishing Incorporated is pleased to announce that it will be revising and expanding God of My Heart and is calling for prayer and artwork submissions by high school youth in the Episcopal Church.
God of My Heart is a wonderful resource for use throughout the liturgical year. Each prayer is categorized seasonally with scripture verses and includes a call to action or change in your life.
We invite youth to submit artwork or prayers for consideration by no later than Tuesday, July 31, 2012 . Check out the Submissions Page for more information and guidelines. |
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Start Planning with The American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
St. Nicholas Day events can be founds at www.afedj.org/StNicholasDay2012.html and support the needy children in the Holy Land.
The site has Christmas/St. Nicholas pageants, cookie cutters, St. Nick Mite Boxes, giving tree, games, prayer cards, and much more. |
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Vacation Bible School Takes on Different Forms
St. John's Tulsa's Summer Choir/Bible Camp is centered around the theme of a  Bible-based musical. Creation was this year's theme.
Here children designed stepping stones using colored sea shells.
Paula Rule picks up bagged tee shirts the children have created using dyes.
St. John's, OKC, opened their facility to Camp Funnybone, a four day event that was designed to teach children positive lessons about themselves. Kids from all different social & economic backgrounds participate together and learn clowning skills. Classes are taught in a way that builds their self-confidence and self worth.
This unique camp expands the imagination. It is designed to teach kids to use laughter as a coping tool, and help them realize they can be whatever they set their hearts and minds to be.
Classes include: Clown Make-Up, Clown Antics, Magic, Prop Making, Skits, Team Building, Improv, Costumes, Balloon Art, and of course, every class comes with lots of laughs.
Camp Funnybone is sponsored by Bricktown Clowns. St. John's summer program children were invited to participate in several of the events offered!
All Souls', OKC held SonRise National Park VBS. Their foyer area to the Family Life Center was transformed into their own park! You had to be careful of the bears and other wildlife roaming around!     This den of beavers are waiting their The Rev. John Locke reflects turn to head out for their next activity. on the day's theme, True Love.
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Closing Prayer for July
God of eternal light, though the heat of summer may be too much sometimes, we thank you for the gift of summer, especially summer camp, fresh food from the garden, swimming, trips to grandparents' houses, and vacations with families. Bless the rest of this summer, that it, too, may be filled with fun and rest, to the glory of Your name. Amen. |
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Sabrina Evans
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