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eRISEN Newsletter
News, Events, Updates & More
October 11th, 2006
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Greetings!
Notice something different?
With so many calendar items pouring in to eRISEN we
are constantly looking for new, better and easier
ways to deliver the information to you. For
information on how to submit events (and the next
deadline), see the bottom of this email.
Currently, eRISEN is divided in to segments. You will
always find Diocesan, Parish, Youth and General
events along with occasional information from the
Resource
Center and Deployment (Clergy updates). If there is
available room, you may also find interesting
articles. Would you like to see something in eRISEN
that is currently not featured? Let us know by
emailing risen@episcopalri.org.
This is YOUR calendar tool. We send out eRISEN
twice a month to keep you updated on current
events happening around you. Pass it on!
Peace,
Jessica Gates
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Diocesan Events
Discernment Program- The Commission
on
Ministry is offering a seven-month Discernment
Program. The program is open to any adult in
the Diocese who may wish to explore their call to
serve within the Body of Christ, whether it be lay or
ordained ministry. The program is a prerequisite for
anyone who may feel called to ordained ministry.
Please speak with your parish clergy as they have
the information on the program.
The Learning Community 2006-2007
Workshops in partnership with the
Congregational Development Committee.
What: Registration for the 2006-2007
Workshops.
When: Workshop dates run through May
(see brochure below)
Info: Register now - enrollment is limited to
the first 100 people who respond! Check out the
Workshop Brochure - choose the
courses that are right for you.
The Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Church
Women (ECW) of Rhode Island
When: November 11th, 9:30 A.M.
Registration and coffee
Where: St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Weeden
Street) in Pawtucket
Info: Speaker for the day will
be Reverend Neil Goldsborough, Rector of St. John's,
Barrington. The Reverend Goldsborough will speak on
his ministry to the military in Kuwait. A box lunch
provided by Clockworks will follow. Cost for the lunch
is $7.00
Dealing with Conflict-The Rev. Patricia
Liberty.
Identifying, Understanding, Managing Conflict
When: Saturday November 4, 2006 8:30am-
2:30pm
Where: The Cathedral of St. John,
271 N. Main Street, Providence
Cost: $15 per person
Registration Deadline: October 20, 2006
Limited to 80 people
Contact: The Rev. Cn. Dr. Rich Bardusch,
274-4500
Rich@EpiscopalRi.org; Betsy Fornal, 274-4500,
Betsy@EpiscopalRi.org. A curriculum brochure is
available.
More Info: Healthy churches are not
congregations where there is an absence of troubles,
they are congregations which actively and
responsibly address and heal its disturbances. Pat will
help you understand, identify, take responsibility for,
and learn how to manage conflict.
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Parish Events
When: Saturday, October 20, 2006 at
5pm
Cost: $20, includes dinner and 5 raffle
tickets
Info: Additional raffle tickets are $1 Tickets
will go on sale in late September. Proceeds to benefit
outreach and other programs of St. Augustine's
Contact: See
www.staugustineuri.com for more information or
call the church
at 401-874-2739.
Festive Dinner/Silent Auction to Raise Funds for
Trinity Church
When: Friday, October 20th. Cocktails &
Silent Auction @ 6 pm / Dinner at 7:30 pm.
Where: Radisson Inn on Post Road in
Warwick.
Info: The evening benefits Trinity Episcopal
Church and it’s programs. Tickets are $35 Please call
Trinity Church at 941-4324 for tickets and
information.
Attendees will be able to bid on:
・ Antiques and jewelry
・ artwork and books
・ handmade items
・ weekend getaway packages
・ restaurant gift certificates
・ golf foursomes and more.
・ There will also be “surprise” items.
Trinity Episcopal Church Fall Blood Drive
When: SUNDAY, October 22, 2006 from 8:30
A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
Where: Aldrich Hall, 251 Danielson Pike No.
Scituate, RI 02857
Info: Complementary breakfast for ALL blood
donors! We NEED your type! Can we count on your
donation on October 22nd? IF YOU PLAN TO BE A
DONOR, PLEASE CALL NANCY IN THE CHURCH OFFICE
BY OCTOBER 15TH, OR E-MAIL
nstrinity@aol.com
"Songs of Passion and Faith" Recital,
featuring tenor Donald Blais, accompanied by Br.
Enoch John Valentine, BSG.
When: October 29th at 3:00 PM
Where: The nave of the Cathedral of St.
John, 271 No. Main Street, Providence.
Info: The program will include works by J.S.
Bach, Blitzstein, Gluck, Gounod, Massenet, Schubert
and Verdi. A $10.00 donation will be
accepted.
Requiem Mass: All Souls Day
When: Thurs, Nov 2nd at 5:30 PM
Where: S. Stephen's, Providence
Info: Sung by the gentlemen of the Schola
Cantorum
All Saint's Day Harvest Supper
When: Saturday, Nov 4th at 6:00 pm
Where: S. Stephen's, Providence - Parish
Hall
Request: Please bring items to be distributed
at our New Year’s Day Dinner for the Needy~(gloves,
scarves, socks, toiletries, etc...).
All Saints’ Memorial Church Holiday Craft Fair
When: Saturday, November 18, 9 am - 3 pm
Where: All Saints' Memorial Church, 674
Westminster St, Providence.
Info: Handmade crafts, including gift
baskets, jewelry, and quilting. Refreshments and
baked goods will be available - including lunch.
St. Thomas 9th Annual Hollyberry Festival
When: Saturday November 18th, 9:00 am –
3:00 pm
Where: St. Thomas Church, Greenville –
Parish Hall
Info: 9th annual Hollyberry Festival: craft
vendors, penny social, white elephant, homemade
apple pies, bake table & lunch. Ham and Bean dinner
at 5:30 in the parish hall call 949-2260 for
reservations
Contact: Deb Farrar, email dfarrar@cox.net
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Youth & Young Adult Events
When: October 20-22, 2006
Where: LaSalette Retreat Center in
Attleboro, MA for any
teen in grade 10-12.
Info: Check out what's
Happening! Deadline for applications will be
October 4,
2006 The total cost of this weekend is $110 with a
$25 non-refundable deposit.
Learn more about the Happening experience from
their national website:
www.happening.org.
Strive for Peace & Justice! Be an Intern at
the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations,
Home of the EPPN.
WHO? We welcome volunteers, students,
seminarians, bishops, laity and Anglican partners.
While it is preferred that applicants be Episcopalian, it
is not required.
WHAT? Interns will have the opportunity to
work closely with our grassroots coordinator and
policy analysts, provide administrative support,
contribute to policy research, work with ecumenical
and secular coalitions, and attend Congressional
committee hearings.
WHEN? At least 12 weeks in the spring, fall
or summer.
WHERE? Washington, DC on Capitol Hill
conveniently situated near Metro rail and bus
lines.
WHY? You will gain a general understanding
of Congressional procedure as well as how staff and
members of the Episcopal Public Policy Network
(EPPN) effectively advocate the positions of the
General Convention and Executive Council of the
Episcopal Church. Weekly staff meetings keep
interns updated on the status of key legislation and
advocacy strategy.
INFO? Visit
www.episcopalchurch.org/eppn/ to learn how to
apply Or Call 1-800-228-0515
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Events of Interest
A Bilingual Worship Learning Party
Featuring leaders from St. Gregory of Nyssa Church-
San Francisco
Fri., Oct. 13, 5-9 pm., and Sat., Oct. 14, 10 am-4 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
138 Tremont Street, Boston
Come explore worship that engages people's bodies,
voices and cultures!
Led by clergy and leaders from local Hispanic
ministries and from
St. Gregory of Nyssa, a ground-breaking Episcopal
community
known for its colorful, movement-filled, ancient/future
worship.
Friday: Share Eucharist in the vibrant St. Gregory's
style. Then have dinner and
discuss participatory worship that weaves ancient
Christian patterns together
with worship resources from around the globe.
(English, with Spanish translation)
Saturday: Participate in lively Spanish-language
worship and music, plus learning
sessions and hands-on workshops for creating
Hispanic worship resources.
Ideal for those involved in or considering Hispanic
ministry, or those hoping to
learn more about multicultural, participatory worship.
(Spanish and English)
REGISTRATION: Cost is $25 Priority Deadline: Mon.,
Oct. 2.
After deadline, fee is $30 Group discounts and
assistance available.
Register or get info at www.stpaulboston.org or call
(617) 482-4826, x580.
For more on St. Gregory's, see
www.saintgregorys.org .
Sponsored by the Diocesan Hispanic Ministries
Committee and Cathedral Church of St. Paul.
Part of the Cathedral's Annual Worship Learning Party
Series.
Contact the event organizers: Jennifer Hughes at
hughesjen@ earthlink.net or (510) 677-5902,
or Stephanie Spellers at sspellers@diomass.org or
(617) 482-4826, x318.
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The 216th Annual Convention
The 216th Annual Convention of the Dicese
of Rhode Island
When: Friday & Saturday, October 27-28,
2006
Where: Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in
Cranston.
Info: This year's theme, "Lighten the World"
will focus on the Millennium Development Goals
(MDG's). Friday evening's guest speaker will be the
Rev. Michael Kinman, Executive Director,
Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation.
Dinner Reservation deadline is October
20th.
Nominations for Offices and Resolutions were to
be submitted on or before Friday, September
22nd.
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Request for Parish Exhibits for Convention - We
want 100% Parish Participation! -
from the Convention Planning Committee
When: Friday, October 27, 2006 at 6:00
PM
Where: Convention foyer at Rhodes on the
Pawtuxet
Info: Find the flyer that was sent to all
parishes HERE. Parishes are
encouraged to “show their
stuff” from recent mission and outreach activities.
We are asking parishes to develop a small exhibit for
the Convention foyer representing their mission and
outreach work over the last year. Remember our
theme “Lighten the World” (Matthew 5:16), keep it
simple, make it fun, and include the kids and youth if
possible. Displays might include: descriptive posters,
collages/photo albums, small object displays,
etc...
Remember, space is LIMITED for all 61 parishes to
equally display their submissions.
Contact: Questions? Call or e-mail Mary Ann
Kolakowski maryann@episcopalri.org or 274-4500x
247
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Second Annual BOOK EXCHANGE will be held
during the Convention on
October. This will benefit the George Hunt HELP
Center in Providence.
Books
should:
1) be attractive and in good condition
2) have something to do with
spirituality - church history - theology - scripture -
Christian education -
pastoral care - congregational development,
pertinent biographies, etc.,
3) be
something you might like to own yourself.
This is not a yard sale but a way to
pass on and share books you have enjoyed.
Books should be dropped off at the
Cathedral between October 1 and October 23.
Clearly label them for the HELP
Center to the attention of Ricky Brightman. If you
have questions or might
need help getting books to the Cathedral leave a
message for Ricky Brightman at
831-7350 ext 171, from 3 to 5 PM.
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U2 EUCHARIST (or U2charist)
When: Saturday, October 28th (after
diocese convention) at 6pm
Where: Christ Church in Lincoln.
Info: Rev. Mike Kinman will be preaching at
the service. If you have not experienced a
U2charist, then schedule this date on your calendar
immediately! All ages will appreciate and gather
something from the experience. If anyone has any
questions they can contact Dee Tavolaro at
BigDee6541@aol.com.
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In Closing...
Does your parish have an important event
approaching? Do you want to let everyone in the
diocese know?
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OCTOBER 24th
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