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eRISEN Newsletter
The Episcopal Calendar for RI
October 25th, 2006
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Greetings!
Two very big events are coming up for Episcopalians
in RI.
- The 216th Annual Convention of the Diocese of
Rhode Island will take place this weekend, Oct 27th -
28th.
- The Right Rev'd Katherine Jefferts Schori will take
her position as the 26th Presiding Bishop on Nov
4th.
If you are attending convention, please stop by and
see us at our display
table.
Not able to get tickets to the investiture? Join the
club! Or just join us for the live webcast at the
Diocesan House
(see details under Diocesan Events).
Autumn RISEN is online! This will be the last
time you see RISEN in a newspaper format. Starting
with the next issue (anticipated in early December)
RISEN will be in magazine format and will be published
four times a year.
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!
For information on how to submit events (and the
next deadline), see the bottom of this email.
Peace,
Jessica Gates
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Diocesan Events
When: Saturday November 4th at 10:00
AM.
Where: The Resource Center/Annex at the
Diocesan House.
Info: Coffee and light refreshments will be
available. 11:00am is the live web cast (expected to
conclude around 1:15pm). Questions? Call Mary Ann
Kolakowski 274-4500 x 247.
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.
MEMBERS AS MINISTERS-The Rev. Wayne
Schwab.
Learn how to involve ALL members of your
congregation
in ministry.
When: Saturday December 2, 2006; 8:30am-
2:00pm
Where: The Cathedral of St. John,
271 N. Main Street, Providence
Cost: $15 per person
Registration Deadline: November 27, 2006
Limited to 75 people
Contact: The Rev. Cn. Dr. Rich Bardusch,
274-4500
Rich@EpiscopalRi.org; Betsy Fornal, 274-4500,
Betsy@EpiscopalRi.org
More Info: We all have God given gifts and
often members want to get involved in ministry but
aren’t quite sure how to do that. This is an exciting
session that will show you how to expect and to help
ALL of your members to be involved in the mission
and ministry of your parish.
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Parish Events
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...).
St. Peter's & St. Andrew's (Providence) Turkey
Dinner
When: Saturday, November 11 at 6 p.m.
Where: St. Peter's & St. Andrews
(Providence)
Info: Delicious home-cooked meal served by
our Vestry "waiters and waitresses". Adults $9
Children (6-12 yrs) $4 Please reserve your tickets by
Sat., Nov. 4 401-272-9649
Kirkin’ O’ The Tartans
When: Sunday, November 12th at
4:00pm
Where: St. Michael’s Church / 399 Hope St.
Bristol, RI
Info: The St. Andrew’s Society of Rhode
Island, with pipers, kilts, banners and colorful sashes
joins us again for what has become a very special St.
Michael’s annual tradition which commemorates a
dramatic era in Scottish history, the half-century
following the 1746 Battle of Culloden during which the
Highland Clans were decimated by the English army,
and following which Scots were forbidden, under dire
penalty, to wear their traditional tartans.
Nevertheless, the Highlanders and their clergy
managed to dodge the edict by bringing small
patches of tartan to church (the Kirk, in Scots
parlance) which, with crafty manipulation of their
prayers, the ministers managed to bless. This is
always an especially dramatic and moving service.
Please mark your calendar today, and plan to attend
on November 12th at 4pm. If you would like your clan
name read off during this service please contact St.
Michael’s Church office at 253-7717 by November
9th.
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
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
When: Wednesday, November 22nd at
7pm
Where: St. Peter's and St. Andrew's Church
in Providence
Info: Special music provided. All are invited!
www.stpetersandstandrews.org
Tidings of Joy - A Christmas Choral
Festival
When: Saturday, December 9th at 7:30
PM
Where: St. Paul's, 55 Main St. in
Wickford
Tickets: $15 (Students & Seniors - $10)
Info: Come celebrate 300 years of music at
St. Paul's with the Choirs of St. Paul’s, Wickford,
Brass, Organ and Strings, Mark Steinbach, DMA,
Director.
Featuring Daniel Pinkham: Christmas
Cantata (Sinfonia Sacra), Ralph Vaughan
Williams:
Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Jesse Antin:
World
Premiere of a New Composition. Child care is
available
in the parish hall. Event is handicapped accessible.
Reception to follow in the parish hall. For information
call 401-294-4357
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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?
NEXT DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:
NOVEMBER 7th
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