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U2 Eucharist - Friday Dec. 1st
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eRISEN Newsletter
The Episcopal Calendar for RI
November 22nd, 2006
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Happy Thanksgiving!
This holiday has always been my favorite, and not
just for the excuse to overeat. My mother has a
tradition of hosting all “wayward souls” that don’t
have a table to gather around. I have continued that
tradition. During our time at seminary, we ended up
with (on average) twenty or more people in our tiny
apartment. It was chaos, but welcome chaos. This
year, it is a manageable eight. The act of gathering
around a table is almost a lost art in American
society, so I relish the opportunity to rekindle the
habits and traditions of those that came before
us.
And as usual...
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events along with occasional information from the
Resource
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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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Parish Events
Where: Grace Episcopal Church is located at
the corner of Westminster and Mathewson Streets in
Downcity Providence.
Info:Call 401-331-3225 for information or
visit www.gracechurchprovidence.org
- Global AIDS Quilt Display from Thursday
November
16 – Friday December 1 from 9AM – 3PM
- Film: ‘Pills, Profit & Protest’ on
Wednesday
November 29 at 7PM
- Film: ‘A Closer Walk’ on Thursday
November 30 at
7PM
- U2Eucharist - Friday December 1 – World
AIDS
Day at 7PM.
- Advent and Carols will be held on
Sunday, December 3rd , at 5 p.m. There is free
parking and refreshments will follow.
- Christmas Eve Services will be Sunday,
December 24th at 5 p.m., Family Service, and at
10:00 p.m. Festal Eucharist.
- Gallery Night Choral Music - sung by
candlelight on Thursday, January 18th, at 7 p.m. at
Grace Church.
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
Home & Hearth Holiday Fair by St. John’s
Episcopal Church
When: Saturday, December 9, 2006, 8:30 –
3:00
Where: Am. Legion Cumberland Post 14, 655
Broad St/Corner of Mendon Rd
Info: Visit and Photo with Santa 10-2: Bring
a camera for $3 donation or we will take the photo
and email for $4 You will find Holiday Home Gifts and
Crafts, ‘Split
the Pot ’o Gold’ Raffle,
Penny Social Raffles for Kids and Adults, Caroling
Quartet at 11 and 1, Fudge Factory/Baked Goods,
Stocking Stuffer Central, Rada Knives, Annie B’s Farm
Honey Products, Crystal Crafted Jewelry, Pet Dept
including Beta Fish Vases, Kids’ Activities include
Craft and Face Painting. You will also find Leandakris
Crafts-Design Baskets, Dad's Glass Garden-Hand
Painted Items and “The Vast City” Photo Arts and
Cards
Be Sure to Preview and Buy Your Penny Social
Tickets on Friday The 8th from 4-7:30 , Pie &
Coffee Available.
St. Augustine’s Christmas Concert
When: Wednesday December 20, 2006
Where: St. Augustine’s Church at 7:30 pm
Info: An evening of music for the holiday
season presented by soprano Joanne Arnold and
pianist Colleen Henry. The concert will feature
Christmas favorites along with lesser-known gems by
Peter Cornelius, Norman Dello Joio, John Jacob Niles
and more. A reception to greet the artists will follow
the program. A free will offering will be accepted at
the door. Suggested donation $10.
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Youth & Young Adult Events
When: Thursday December 14, 2006 from 7-
9 PM
Where: Resource Center/Annex Meeting
Room - Diocesan House.
Info: Parish Youth Group Leaders/Educators
will gather for supper and informal conversation and
to support each other's ministries. If you are one of
these leaders and would like to join us, Do. RSVP to
Mary Ann Kolakowski 274-4500x247
Time out! A Winter Retreat for 20-
somethings*
*Anyone ages 18-30 is welcome!
When: January 12-14
Where: At the Episcopal Conference
Center
Hosted by: The Rev. Alan Gates, presenter &
Ty Creason, retreat director
For registration information contact ECC at 568-4055
or Bookings@eccri.necoxmail.com
For other information contact Ty Creason at 274-
4500 or ty@episcopalri.org
The All Saints' Memorial Church September 11th
Scholarship
This annual scholarship was established by All Saints'
Memorial Church as a response to the events of
September 11, 2001.
Thousands of people had their lives shattered by the
attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.
The effects will be felt throughout the world for years
to come. Such a tragedy should never again occur,
and the parishioners of All Saints' Memorial Church,
like all people of conscience, must work to make
certain that it does not. Since our parish also feels it
must minister to the wider community, it has
established a scholarship to accomplish both
purposes.
Each year the church will award a scholarship of
$500.00 to a graduating high school senior. Any
student who is a parishioner of an Episcopal
congregation in the Diocese of Rhode Island may
apply. Applicants for this scholarship must plan to
attend and be accepted in a college or university for
the following academic year.
If you have internet access and Microsoft Word, the
application can be downloaded from our website at
www.allsaintsmemorial.com. You can also request an
application by calling the parish office at 751-1747.
Applications are due by April 1, 2007
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Of Interest to All
The Doctor of Ministry program is one of the
few in the U.S. which operates only during the
summer months. This means that clergy can
participate in the program without a major
interruption in their parish responsibilities. It affords
an opportunity for students to study in an Episcopal
seminary in a university setting.
The program stresses the relationship
between the practice of ministry, and biblical,
historical, and theological knowledge. A Master of
Sacred Theology program focusing on research skills
is also available. The program usually takes three or
four summers to complete.
The D.Min. program consists of 30 semester
hours. Students are required to complete a major
project, which is a study of some dimension of one's
ministry or the ministry of the church. Financial aid is
available.
For full information, see the Sewanee website and
look under Academics & Advanced Degrees: http://theology.s
ewanee.edu
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The George Hunt HELP Center is a drop in center for
the poor and homeless in the metropolitan Providence
area. We are located at 121 Mathewson Street,
right down the street from PPAC and across the
street from the Mathewson Street Methodist Church.
Each morning we offer a safe gathering space,
coffee, clean used clothing, personal commodities,
information on where to go for further help – and
friendship. We are considering extending our
hospitality and offerings into the afternoon hours - a
time when our guests have few safe spaces to
gather.
The HELP Center will celebrate our 14th year of
operation with an Open House on Thursday,
December 14, from 12 noon until 1:30 pm. We
welcome past, present, and future contributors as
well as people who might want to know what the
HELP Center is all about. If you cannot attend and
would like to have more information about this
program, contact our Chairperson, Deacon Ricky
Brightman at dbrightman@mosesbrown.org.
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Job Opportunities
15 hours
per week. Sundays Required.Great opportunity to use
your creativity in a meaningful and rewarding
Christian Formation program.
Contacts for information are as follows:
1. Trinity Church Office--401-846-0660
2. Lawrence Hollingsworth--401-847-4549 or
lawrencehollingsworth@yahoo.com
Executive Minister for The Rhode Island
State Council of Churches. Theologically trained.
Must have commitment to mission, an ecumenical
focus, and advocacy skills. To receive an application
packet, contact the Search Committee, The Rhode
Island State Council of Churches, 225 Chapman
Street, Suite 303, Providence, RI 02905.
Phone: (401) 461-5558, Fax: (401) 461-5233,
Email: ricouncil@aol.com.
Website: www.councilofchurchesri.org.
Application
Deadline: January 1, 2007
The Episcopal Province of New England Seeking
Communicator
The Provincial Communicator serves as the primary
facilitator for effective communication programs
within the Province of New England. Applicants
must have the vision and creativity to move this
ministry in new directions, be internet-savvy, have
the ability to use electronic publishing tools, and be
familiar with the Episcopal Church and have interest
in its many regional and local expressions. Tasks will
include researching, writing, and verifying news;
production and distribution of the quarterly
newsletter, electronic and hardcopy forms; up-dating
website; photography at events; preparing publicity
materials. A 20 hour/month position, requiring a
home office location and ability to travel. Electronic
resumes to Susan Ohlidal, Executive Director of
Province One, province1@charter.net Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2006
Bishop Parsley has called for a full time Youth
Ministries Coordinator for the Diocese of
Alabama.
This person will work with the Youth Department,
Happening Steering Committee and New Beginnings
Design Team to provide spiritual retreats and events
for young people ages 12-18. Responsibilities also
include serving on the Sawyerville Commission which
sponsors the Sawyerville Work Project in Hale
County, soliciting support and conducting the day
camp and other leadership opportunities.
If you are interested in applying for this position
please contact:
Sarah Sartain
Deputy for Christian Formation & Youth Ministries
Diocese of Alabama
521 North 20th Street
Birmingham, AL 35203
205.715.2060 ext. 314
ssartain@dioala.org
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In Closing...
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DECEMBER 5th, 2006
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