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Reflection from The Presiding Bishop
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[ENS] In this season: light in the
darkness
For the People of the Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church continues to focus on its
mission of reconciling the world, particularly as it
cares for the least, the lost, and the left out. We
participate in God's mission to heal the world as we
feed the hungry, house the homeless, educate
children, heal the sick, and seek to change the
systems that perpetuate injustice.
We also seek reconciliation with those within and
beyond this church who differ from us theologically.
While we regret the recently publicized departures of
individuals from churches in Virginia and elsewhere in
this Church, and the rejection of this Church's
elected leadership by various bishops here and across
the world, we continue to seek reconciliation.
God is not served by bickering, name-calling, and
division. We recall Jesus' prayer in John's
gospel, "that they may be one" and understand that
to include the whole world -- those who agree and
those who disagree, people of different faith
traditions and none, and the poorest and most broken
among us.
We will continue to engage in that mission of healing
the world, whatever others may decide. In this
season, we affirm the ancient dream of peace in our
day, shalom, salaam, the peace of God which passes
all understanding.
May the Prince of Peace shine in your hearts, and
may that light bless the world.
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness
did not overcome it" (John 1:5).
Shalom,
Katharine
Advent 2006 Cycle of Prayer - RI
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eRISEN Newsletter
The Episcopal Calendar for RI
December 20th, 2006
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Greetings!
This is the last edition of eRISEN for 2006 and I am
thrilled to see how much it has grown! The
feedback received has been wonderful and
encouraging - eRISEN has developed in to a great
calendar tool for Episcopalians in RI.
Since RISEN magazine is now quarterly, almost all
calendar items will be featured in eRISEN
instead of RISEN. Keep encouraging others to sign
up! I also encourage parish administrators to use
eRISEN
to fill their newsletters and annoucements with
information. It is a great way to stay connected with
the diocese and with each other.
The next edition of eRISEN should arrive in your
inboxes January 10th, 2007.
Have a very Merry Christmas with much peace and
success in the New Year!
Peace,
Jessica Gates
AND AS USUAL...
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.
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Diocesan Events
The Diocesan House will be closed Christmas week
and will reopen on January 2nd.
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.
Discernment Program
The 2007 dates are as follows:
January 6th "Quiet Day" 9am to 3pm at St. Mary's
Church, Portsmouth;
February 3rd "Discusson of Assigned Readings" from
9am to noon in the Annex;
March 8th "Closing Event" at 6pm at the Hallworth
House with discerners, spouses and rectors.
Deacon Formation Program will meet on the
following dates at Diocesan House (Higgins Room)
from 8:30am to 3:30pm:
January 6, 2007,
February 24th, March 17th & 31st, April 14th & 28th,
May 5th & 19th.
Info: For additional information contact The Rev.
Wayne Runner at Trinity Church in Cranston.
GENERATIONAL LENSES- The Reverend Doctor
Stanley Monkincy
When: Saturday January 6, 2007
Where: The Cathedral of St. John, 271 N.
Main Street, Providence
Cost: $15 per person
Registration Deadline: December 29,
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: Almost all of our congregations
have multiple generations in the pews on Sunday
morning and different age groups have different likes
and needs. This session is designed to help you
better understand how to minister effectively as a
multi-generational congregation.
The Rev. Charles Fulton: "Changing the Church ...
Getting Real"
When: Saturday, January 13, 2007
8:30 AM Coffee and
Doughnuts
9:00 AM Program and
Discussion
12:00 PM Dismissal
Where: The Cathedral of St. John, 271
North Main Street, Providence
RSVP: rich@Episcopalri.org
SMALL GROUP MINISTRY- Mr. Larry Peers, The
Alban Institute
When: Saturday February 3, 2007
Where: The Cathedral of St. John, 271 N.
Main Street, Providence
Cost: $15 per person
Registration Deadline: January 26, 2007
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: Relationships are what church is
all about-relationship with God and with each other.
Larry Peers from the Alban Institute leads a session
on “Small Group Ministry” and the importance of
connecting, learning, and praying with fellow
believers.
2007 Confirmations are set for the following dates
and times:
Aquidneck Deanery: April 14th at 10am
East Bay Deanery: April 14th at 4pm
Narragansett Deanery: April 21st at 10am
West Bay Deanery: April 21st at 4pm
Central Deanery: May 12th at 10am
Blackstone Deanery: May 12th at 4pm
2007 Diocesan Convocation "Engaged in
Formation and Mission" will be held on March 10th
at The Marriot Hotel in Providence. Hold the Date!
Additional information and details coming
soon.
EFM Mentor Training will be held at the
Episcopal Conference Center Mach 22nd to 24th.
Please contact Mary Ann Kolakowski at 274-4500
x247 for additional information and
registration.
Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows for Clergy is
scheduled for March 29th at 11:00am at the
Cathedral of St. John. A "lite" lunch will be
served.
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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
- 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.
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.
The Ministry of a Military Chaplain in a War Zone:
The Case of Iraq
When: Thursday, January 18th, 2007 at 7:30
p.m.
Where: Synod Hall at the Cathedral of St.
John, 271 North Main Street, Providence
Info: The Reverend Jeffrey Jencks, Rector of
St. John’s Church in Ashton and Lt. Colonel with the
43rd Military Police Brigade of the RI Army National
Guard, will talk about his experience as a chaplain
with combat troops in Iraq. Reverend Jencks
returned from his second tour of duty in October
2006, so his observations are up-to-date and timely.
He will illustrate his presentation with his own
photographs. This talk has been organized to follow
up on the deep concern expressed at Diocesan
Convention through the resolution on the war in
Iraq. Please take advantage of this unique
opportunity to gain insight into the current
situation.
Contact: For more information contact
Priscilla Read at 401 272-4003 or
priscillaread@cox.net.
Note: It is requested that parish
administrators publicize this event widely through
January 18th in parish communications and
gatherings.
Centering Prayer Workshop
When: Saturday, Jan 20th at 9:00 AM.
Where: S. Stephen’s Church in
Providence
Info: Father Bill Sheehan, an oblate of Mary
Immaculate in Lowell, Massachusetts, will lead the six-
hour workshop. Father Sheehan lives in the
Contemplative Mission Center in Lowell. He has been
involved with Father Thomas Keating, OCSO, the
founder of Contemplative Outreach since 1983 and
gives introductory workshops, and weekend (and
longer) retreats on centering prayer. An introductory
workshop on centering prayer will offer attendees an
opportunity to experience this contemplative form of
prayer and to learn more about how centering prayer
is a part of the Christian spiritual tradition. The day
will be divided between prayer itself and an
introduction to some necessary supporting
background. Participants are encouraged to bring a
bag lunch, coffee and tea will be served.
Six weeks of follow-up support will be available for
those willing to commit to continuing with centering
prayer within a communal context. These meetings
will be held on Sunday evenings (January 28-March
4) at 6:15 pm, directly following Evensong at 5:30
pm.
Contact: S. Stephen's Church in Providence
is located at 114 George Street, right on the Brown
Campus. If you have questions, please call Deborah
Lawrence at 621-3630.
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Episcopal Charities Update
Many thanks and grateful appreciation all our
volunteers, clergy and donors for all their great work
and generous gifts they have bestowed this year. All
of you mean so much to the success of Episcopal
Charities.
Our funded agencies assist battered women and
abused children to seek a safe haven, help to
educate and counsel to help people achieve a better
life. Thousands will have food, heat, shelter,
healthcare and other basic needs. The elderly and
terminally ill receive comfort and a sense of dignity
through their last days. Those who suffer from drug
addiction receive help toward recovery. Immigrants
will be able to read and speak English. Children find
fellowship and learn team-building skills at summer
camps.
As a major outreach arm of the diocese, we can be
proud of this great work and our part in it.
Over 50 years ago, Bishop Higgins heard the call to
reach out into the community to help people in fragile
situations. And, so, the Episcopal Charities mission
began with a desire and responsibility to help those in
need. This tradition continues today because of the
many people who are dedicated and committed to
help the good people of our state.
Episcopal Charities has become a link between
healers and those in need of healing.
Because of a generous endowment given when
Episcopal Charities was founded, all administrative
costs are paid for. Every dollar donated will go
directly to the agencies being funded.
Our work is not finished.
Episcopal Charities has made commitments to 107
social service agencies across the state – from
Woonsocket to Westerly and Aquidneck to
Apponaug. These are agencies that help thousands
and thousands of our neighbors each year. Our goal
is set at $535,000 with pledges totaling $480,000.
We still need $55,000 to reach our commitments.
Have you made your gift for 2006? It’s not too
late.
And, it is the Season of Giving!
There are lots of ways to give to Episcopal Charities
and at the same time help your neighbor, someone
across town or at the other end of the state.
Episcopal Charities has a wide variety of agencies it
supports, and your help is needed.
Do you know someone you would like to honor
because they have done something special in your
life?
Because you love them?
Do you wish to remember someone by way of a
memorial gift?
A year-end gift?
Your gift can be sent to the Episcopal Charities Office
at 275 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02903.
Your gift will do so much for those who have so
little. The Gift of Giving!
If you have any questions please call 274-4500.
Peggy and Diane are happy to answer your
questions.
On behalf of the Board and Staff of Episcopal
Charities we are ...
Wishing You a Blessed, Happy, Healthy
and Safe Holiday Season ! !
Scott Avedisian
Mayor of Warwick
Honorary Campaign Chair
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Of Interest to All
What is really happening in the Episcopal Church and
what are we going to do about it?
Let’s talk!
Is your church in decline?
Let’s talk!
What can YOU do?
Let’s talk!
Who: The Reverend Charles Fulton
What: Let’s talk!
When: Saturday, January 13, 2007
8:30 AM Coffee and
Doughnuts
9:00 AM Program and
Discussion
12:00 PM Dismissal
Where: The Cathedral of St. John, 271
North Main Street, Providence
RSVP: rich@Episcopalri.org
Who is Rev.Charles Fulton?
The Rev. Charles N. Fulton III was trained in
architecture followed by 15 years as the rector of a
pastoral size congregation which he doubled in size.
Charles Fulton serves the Episcopal Church as
Director of Congregational Development and President
of the Episcopal Church Building Fund. As an
internationally known consultant on issues of
congregational health and development, he has
developed an application of the theory of
congregational life cycle, and created guidelines for
gathering people that support a positive outcome.
His use of humor and irreverent style encourage truth
telling. Charles leads the ‘Start Up!Start Over!
Congregational Development Seminar’,
the ‘Upward Bound Seminar for Leading
Congregations Through Change, Decisions, and
Conflict’, and the ‘Plant My Church
Conference’ for new church starters, and is a
frequent lecturer on congregational vitality and
growth at diocesan conferences and seminary
courses.
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The Ministry of a Military Chaplain in a War Zone:
The Case of Iraq
When: Thursday, January 18th, 2007 at 7:30
p.m.
Where: Synod Hall at the Cathedral of St.
John, 271 North Main Street, Providence
Info: The Reverend Jeffrey Jencks, Rector of
St. John’s Church in Ashton and Lt. Colonel with the
43rd Military Police Brigade of the RI Army National
Guard, will talk about his experience as a chaplain
with combat troops in Iraq. Reverend Jencks
returned from his second tour of duty in October
2006, so his observations are up-to-date and timely.
He will illustrate his presentation with his own
photographs. This talk has been organized to follow
up on the deep concern expressed at Diocesan
Convention through the resolution on the war in
Iraq. Please take advantage of this unique
opportunity to gain insight into the current
situation.
Contact: For more information contact
Priscilla Read at 401 272-4003 or
priscillaread@cox.net.
Note: It is requested that parish
administrators publicize this event widely through
January 18th in parish communications and
gatherings.
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News from the Resource Center
Millennium Development Goal #1 is
ERADICATE EXTREME POVERTY AND HUNGER
Active Readers and Sponsors from:
Trinity, North Scituate
St. Paul's, Pawtucket
St. James, Woonsocket
St. John the Divine
St. Michael and Grace
St. Mary's , Portsmouth
St. Thomas, Alton
Good Shepherd
St. Thomas, Greenville
St. James, North Prov.
And St. Luke's Pawtucket
have signed up to participate and join together during
this Holy Season to Read to Feed through Heifer
International's Programs. Please keep all of our
readers and their parishes in your thoughts and
prayers. If you are a lone reader, want to make a
donation to the program, or are a parish leader who
wants still to participate. Its not too late, call Mary
Ann at 274-4500 x 247 or 568-4297 to get started!
We'll collect and pool monies collected the week
following the Feast of the Epiphany.
REMEMBER: A CELEBRATION PARTY WILL BE
HELD AT IN SYNOD HALL AT THE CATHEDRAL OF ST.
JOHN on SATURDAY JANUARY 20th from 12-2:00!!
Rabbits, Goats, Llamas, chicks, honey bees, ducks,
water buffalos, pigs, heifers (cows), and Trees are all
welcome to attend. Yes, COME DRESSED AS YOUR
FAVORITE ANIMAL! Or Come dressed for fun!
Other Guests from Heifer International will be there as
well.
FOOD, GAMES and the Opportunity to decide
together which animals the Readers from The
Episcopal Diocese of RI will send as gifts as well! Who
knows, maybe we'll raise enough to send an Ark...
see www.heifer.org
for more info.
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SAVE THE DATE...Sat. Feb. 3, 2007
GODLY PLAY TRAINING Intro. and refresher workshop
to be held at St. Michael and Grace, Rumford
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday Feb. 8th, 2007
Welcome Dinner and Conversation with The Rev.
Jacqueline Means, Episcopal Church Center
Staff Officer Criminal Justice
THANKS to all who have submitted responses
to the
Resource Center Questionnaire...Mary Ann is
coordinating that info, in the process of forming an
Advisory Committee for the Resource Center and will
circulate some of the info. gathered soon!
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Job Openings & Opportunities
Part-Time Organist Position:(Beginning Jan 2,
2006)
Sunday services 10am & other special services
throughout the year for family size church.
Must be flexible, open to a variety of music
Styles and comfortable with a team approach.
For more information, please contact:
The Rev. Joyce Penfield
Priest-in-Charge
401-272-9649 or 401.350-0021
St. Peter’s and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
25 Pomona Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
Join the Guest Episcopal ACI Chaplaincy Team!
Come and contribute!
Lead one Holy Eucharist or contemplative prayer
service per year.*
[Times include arrival for clearance, set up, and
service]
Women’s prison: Holy Eucharist: Su. 4:30-
6:00 p.m. or M. 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Cont. Prayer (open to laity or clergy): F 12 - 2 p.m
or F 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Men’s prison: Holy Eucharist: Tu 4:30– 6:30
p.m.
* You must be able to pass a background
check.
**Open to laity or clergy
Contact: jpenfield95@yahoo.com or
401.462.0371 with your name, mailing address, and
phone number. I’ll send you a packet of information,
including a scheduling slip. You can return the slip
with your chosen date once you have decided to
pursue this. (I prefer to have conversation AFTER
you have read the packet.) Thanks.
The Rev. Dr. Joyce Penfield,
Episcopal ACI Chaplain
PO Box 8918
Cranston, RI 02920
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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:
January 9th, 2006
(1) Send your event info to
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(2) Put eRISEN in the Subject Line
of your email.
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and a brief description of your event with contact
info if needed.
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your event in a timely manner. We reserve the right
to edit content as needed.
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edition of RISEN, please put RISEN in the
subject line of your email.
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RISEN, please contact risen@episcopalri.org and put
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