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eRISEN Newsletter
The Episcopal Calendar for RI
January 24th, 2007
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Greetings!
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with a lot of information. Dig in!
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Diocesan Events
"The Prevention Sexual Misconduct and Abuse
Workshop"
When: Saturday, January 27th from 9am to
3pm
Where: the Annex at Diocesan House.
Info: The workshop is now FULL and we are
no longer taking reservations for this class! However,
you can email Debbie Smith or call her at 274-4500
ext 240 to put your name on the waiting list for the
next class.
Discernment Program
The 2007 dates are as follows:
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.
A Day of Godly Play®
Led by Linda Clapp, Accredited Godly Play Teacher
Trainer
When: Saturday, February 3, 2007, 9:30
am – 3:30 pm
Where: St. Michael and Grace , 1336
Pawtucket Ave. Rumford, RI
Cost: $30 per person, including lunch
Info: Workshop sponsored by The Episcopal
Diocese of RI. For more information or a sign-up
form, contact Mary Ann
Kolakowski .maryann@episcopalri.org or 274-4500x
247. Mail Registration and $30 fee to
Debbie Smith The Episcopal Diocese of R.I. 275 No.
Main Street Providence, RI 02903
Checks made payable to Episcopal Diocese of R.I..
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.
Deacon Formation Program will meet on the
following dates at Diocesan House (Higgins Room)
from 8:30am to 3:30pm:
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.
To all Episcopalians in RI
SAVE THE DATE: Diocesan Convocation
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Where: Marriott Hotel, Providence
Info: Registration begins at 8am. Program
9:00-3:00pm
Brochure and workshop listings will be sent to
parishes. There will be workshops tailored to the
specific leadership needs
of Parish CLERGY,WARDENS,VESTRY MEMBERS and
TREASURERS as well as formative and educational
workshops for ALL interested.
2007 Confirmations are set for the following dates
and times:
Aquidneck Deanery: April 14th at 10am
East Bay Deanery: April 14th at 4pm
Central Deanery: May 12th at 10am
Blackstone Deanery: May 12th at 4pm
Narragansett Deanery: May 19th at 10am
West Bay Deanery: May 19th at 4pm
Cathedral Confirmations will be held on Decmeber 8th,
2007 at 10am.
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.
NEW MEMBER INCORPORATION-The Rev.
David Stout
When: Saturday March 3, 2007
Where: The Cathedral of St. John, 271 N.
Main Street, Providence
Cost: $15 per person
Registration Deadline: February 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: Each of our churches receives
visitors but we often struggle to keep them and turn
them into members. In March the Rev. David Stout
will show you how your parish can be “radically
welcoming”! Learn how to connect visitors and to
create membership classes.
MARKETING YOUR CHURCH-The Rev. Don
Parker and Mrs. Merredythe Nadeau
When: Saturday March 31, 2007
Where: The Cathedral of St. John, 271 N.
Main Street, Providence
Cost: $15 per person
Registration Deadline: March 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: In this session we’ll take a look at
the demographics of your congregation and
neighborhood. Learn new ways to reach out to your
community and how to “see” your church through the
eyes of a newcomer.
CASE STUDIES-The Rev. Mary Canavan and
the Rev. Greg Cole
When: Saturday May 9, 2007
Where: The Cathedral of St. John, 271 N.
Main Street, Providence
Cost: $15 per person
Registration Deadline: May 4, 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: In 2004, Leadership Teams from
Calvary Pascoag and Emmanuel Newport participated
in the first Learning Community program. In the past
three years average Sunday attendance and pledging
have almost doubled. Hear their stories and
participate in a question and answer time.
The Episcopal Scholarship Fund Committee
will accept formal applications until June 15, 2007.
The Committee will not accept applications after that
date. Please see the Episcopal Scholarship Fund
Committee's rules and detailed information on how to
submit your application.
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Parish Events
Silence Darkness Candles Chant
When: Sunday, February 4, 4:00 pm
Where: St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place,
Pawtucket
Info: 728-4300
Jesus Rocks! U2CHARIST
Holy Communion and the music of U2
When: Friday, February 9th at 7:00 PM
Where: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Pierce
and Church Streets in East Greenwich.
Info: Offering to Benefit Episcopalians for
Global Reconciliation. Call 401.884.4116 for details.
The Yale Spizzwinks – The oldest
underclassmen a cappella singing group in the
nation
When: Saturday, February 10th – 7:30
PM
Where: St. Michael’s, Bristol (Corner of Hope
and Church Streets)
Tickets: $20 (regular admission), $12
(students/ seniors), $5 (children)
Info: Part of the Music at St. Michael’s
concert series now in its 6th season. Artistic
Director: Alexander S. Bauhart. Wheelchair
accessible, free parking available at public lot across
from Town Hall (Court St.).
Contact: Call 339-6807 or send email
request to msmconcerts@cox.net or buy on the web
at msmconcerts.org.
Saint John’s Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary)
When: Throughout 2007
Where: Saint John’s, Ashton
February Events:
10th – Organ Recital by Jack Cook
24th – Wardens Luncheon. Luncheon for current and
former St. John’s Junior and Senior Wardens. Hosted
by Father Jeff and the sitting Senior Warden.
27th – Lenten Music Series. Prayer and music in
church every Tuesday during Lent. A different music
genre featured every week.
Info: In 2007, Saint John’s Episcopal Church
of Ashton, RI will celebrate its 150th Anniversary with
a variety of events throughout the entire year. There
will be concerts and speaker series and other events
marking our Sesquicentennial. (See the full list
here.) There will be a fully documented history
of the church and its historical environment, as well
as a collection of historical documents and
photographs.
Contact: 401.333.0936
info@rekindlethelight.org
The Grace Church choir will have our next
Choral Evensong on Sunday, February 11th,
at 5
p.m. Grace Church is located at Westminster &
Mathewson Streets. Refreshments will follow. For
further information, please contact 401-331-3225.
Our website is
www.gracechurchprovidence.org.
Lecture Series: Labyrinth Talks
First lecture: “Re-Introducing God” by Rev. David
A. Ames
When: Wednesday, February 14th at 7:30
PM.
Where: Church of the Redeemer (655 Hope
St., Providence). Main meeting hall – access at rear
of church on Savoy St.
Info: Presentations will be informal and
include discussion.
Cost: All talks free and open to the
public.
Contact: Henry Gould (
Henry_Gould@brown.edu ), Church of the Redeemer
vestry, for more information or directions.
Gallery Night Choral Music will be sung by
candlelight on Thursday, February 15th, at 7
p.m. at
Grace Church. A reception will follow. Grace Church
is located at Westminster & Mathewson Streets.
Call 401-331-3225 for information. Our website is
www.gracechurchprovidence.org
Sunday on Wednesday: A Sabbath
Celebration
A New Sunday Communion Service with Choir and
Prayers for Healing
When: Staring Wednesday, 21 February @
6:30 PM
Where: Emmanuel Church, Newport
Contact: For more information, call
Emmanuel @ 847-0675
The Grace Church choir will have our next
Choral Evensong on Sunday, February 25th,
at 5
p.m. Grace Church is located at Westminster &
Mathewson Streets. Refreshments will follow. For
further information, please contact 401-331-3225.
Our website is
www.gracechurchprovidence.org.
Epiphany – 10th Anniversary of the
Mission
When: Saturday, March 3rd 2007 at 5:00
PM
Where: Church of the Epiphany, Providence
(542 Potters Avenue)
Info: If you've ever been a friend of
Epiphany, it's time to celebrate!
Eucharist in the Church at 5:00 PM followed by a
Festive Meal in the Mission House. Epiphany was
incorporated as a Parish on April 2, 1875, and became
a Mission Church on March 2, 1997. In collaboration
with the Diocese and community development groups,
the Mission is working to transform its property into
affordable housing, with a continued church
presence. We request your prayers and welcome your
interest.
RSVP to the Church 401 941-5095 or to
Cindy Rollins 401 277-9065
Celebrate Emmanuel – A Fundraising
Celebration of the Music and Education Ministries of
Emmanuel Church, Newport
When: Saturday, 3 March 2007 – 6:45pm –
9:30
Details: A Jazz Vespers Service led by the
Brass Roots Trio
Dedication of the Emmanuel Day School
Cocktail Party and Silent Auction
Tickets: $25/person in advance, $35/person
at the door.
The Grace Church choir will have our next
Choral Evensong on Sunday, March 4th. At 5
p.m. Grace Church is located at Westminster &
Mathewson Streets. Refreshments will follow. For
further information, please contact 401-331-3225.
Our website is
www.gracechurchprovidence.org.
Gallery Night Choral Music will be sung by
candlelight on Thursday, March 15th, at 7
p.m. at Grace Church. A reception will follow. Grace
Church is located at Westminster & Mathewson
Streets. Call 401-331-3225 for information. Our
website is www.gracechurchprovidence.org
Gallery Night Choral Music will be sung by
candlelight on Thursday, April 19th, at 7
p.m. at Grace Church. A reception will follow. Grace
Church is located at Westminster & Mathewson
Streets. Call 401-331-3225 for information. Our
website is www.gracechurchprovidence.org
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News from the Resource Center
Guest speaker: The Rev. Jacqueline Means,
Criminal Justice Officer, Office of Peace and Justice.
The Episcopal Church Center, NYC.
All are welcome!
Program on Prison Ministry
When: Thursday, February 8th. 6:30 to 8:00
p.m.
Where: The Cathedral of St. John, Synod
Hall
Info: Supper & Program (food compliments of
ECW).
RSVP: The Rev. Ricky Brightman at 884-4116
or dlbrightman@aol.com
AND
All are welcome!
Debriefing & Dialogue
When: Friday, February 9th. 9:00 to 11:00
a.m.
Where: Diocesan House Annex
Info: Light breakfast provided
Contact: MaryAnn Kolakowski, Diocesan
Resource Center 274-4500 x 247 or
maryann@episcopalri.org
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Diocesan Convocation
“Engaged in Formation and Mission" an event
for All Ages
When: March 10th, 2007
Details: 8am registration/coffee etc. 9am -
3pm Lunch included
Brochures/registration Forms with Workshop
Descriptions will be mailed directly to Parishes and
Non Parochial Clergy at the end of January.
Opening Plenary: New Perspective from New
Clergy
Registration Information:
$10.00 by February 20th
$15.00 by February 28th
$20.00 later registrations until March 6th
Children 12 and under $8.00
We encourage family participation at Convocation.
Please note: we will not provide separate childcare.
There will be workshops available for all
ages.
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EFM MENTOR TRAINING / FORMATION
When: MARCH 22-24, 2007
Where: Episcopal Conference Center, 872
Reservoir Road. Pascoag, RI 02859
Cost: $140 Residential (includes training,
lodging and meals); $120 Non-Residential (includes
training and meals)
Space is limited. Registration deadline is March 1,
2007
Please send a non-refundable check for $50 to
Diocese of Rhode Island and mark for EFM Training.
Mail to EFM Mentor Training, c/o Sue Hurn, 100 Elena
Street, #514, Cranston, RI 02920. Balance due at
registration.
Training begins with registration at 4:30 PM, MARCH
22nd and will continue through 3:00 PM on MARCH
24th . EFM requires 18 contact hours to be
considered for certification. Attendance at training
does not guarantee certification; the trainer
determines the readiness of each person to be a
mentor. If you have questions, please contact
Mary Ann Kolakowski (401) 274-4500x247
maryann@episcopalri.org or Sue Hurn at (401) 568-
4055 eccsummerdirector@verizon.net .
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“the Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has
anointed me to bring good news to the poor”
(Luke 4:18)
$2,500.00 has been raised by some of the
children in our diocese and the significant adults in
their lives by having participated in the first Advent
to Epiphany Read to Feed Program. At the celebration
of their efforts, at Diocesan House this Saturday,
participants voted to send the gifts of:
5 Trios of Rabbits
2 Llamas
4 Water Buffalo
2 Flocks of Chickens
1 Pig
1 Sheep
1 Cow
1 Goat
And all the needed training from Heifer International
to the families who need them all around the world!
Children from St. Luke's Pawtucket, Trinity No.
Scituate, St. James Woonsocket, St. Mary's
Portsmouth, and St. Thomas Greenville participated
this year.
This is a good example of our children participating in
2 of the MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS:
* 1. Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger
* 2. Create Global Partnership for Development
We are blessed to have them in our midst.
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SAVE the DATES: Journey to Adulthood
Training
When: April 27th 6-9pm and April 28th 9-
3pm
Where: St. Paul's Pawtucket
Info: Description and Registration Forms will
be available soon.
Contact: Call Mary Ann Kolakowski 274-4500
x 247 maryann@episcopalri.org for more info.
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New Home for Epiphany Evening Meal Site
As of February 17, 2007, we will begin serving our
meals at Grace Church, which is located at 175
Mathewson Street, Providence. Please visit their
website for directions, at
http://www.gracechurchprovidence.org
Now that we have found our new meal site, we still
need your continued support more than ever, to
ensure the future of our mission of feeding the
hungry. We will continue to start the meal
preparation at 2:30 PM, serving at 4:00 PM and the
resulting clean-up afterwards.
We wish to thank you for your continued support and
please do not hestitate to call either Maureen Palmer
(401) 474-9445 or Lauri Messier (401) 481-5806, if
you have any questions regarding our new
location.
Lauri Messier, for The Epiphany Soup Kitchen
Advisory Board:
Marty Ames, Tom Bledsoe, Ed Boger, Mark
Burnham, Ann Dill, Karen Fraioli, Miriam Kimball, Lauri
Messier, Maureen Palmer, Gail Peet, Pat Quinlan,
Cindy Rollins, Jaye Tyler, John Williamson
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Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service
Sunday, January 28, 2007 - 3 PM
The Faith and Order Commission of The Rhode Island
State Council of Churches will sponsor its annual
Unity Service during the Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity on Sunday, January 28, 2007, 3:00 p.m. at the
Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Resource Center, 399
Fruit Hill Avenue, North Providence. Speaker for the
event will be the Rev Dr Charles Barnes, Conference
Minister, the United Church of Christ, Rhode Island
Conference. A collation will follow the service; we
hope that you will make every effort to be
present.
Directions to the Resource Center
From Providence: From Rt 95 take Rt 6 West - exit at
Killingly Street, turn right, go to the end and take a
right onto Manton Avenue – go to light, keep in left
lane, and make a left onto Fruit Hill Avenue, keep to
the right as you pass St Thomas Church, after you
pass blinking light at Fire Station, take your fourth
right onto the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary
property. As you turn into the main gate, you will be
facing Holy Family Chapel. The entrance is on the
right hand side of the chapel.
From Downtown Providence: Follow Smith Street – 44
West, Right after the sign "Welcome to North
Providence", there will be a traffic light – at High
Service Avenue. Right after this light, take a left, and
at the STOP sigh (end of the road), take a right onto
Olney Avenue - You will come to a STOP sign at the
intersection of Olney and Homewood. Just after the
STOP sign, you will come to an island with a war
memorial - keep to right of island, you will be at Fruit
Hill Avenue -To your left you will see the grounds of
the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (where Holy
Family Chapel is located). As you turn into the main
gate, you will be facing Holy Family Chapel. The
entrance is on the right hand side of the chapel.
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Job Openings & Opportunities
The Episcopal Conference Center is seeking a
Summer Program Manager.
Job Summary: The Summer Program
Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation
of the Episcopal Conference Center’s summer program
which includes eight weeks of camp, plus pre-camp
training, and several youth conferences during the
non-camp season. This is a residential position
during the summer.
Seasonal Position: Begins February 2007
and ends August 2007.
Camp Dates: June 21-August 18, 2007
Contact: For a full job description and list of
responsibilities, email
eccsummerdirector@verizon.net.
The Episcopal Conference Center is a Christian
Center, therefore the Summer Program Manager,
along with the permanent staff, sets the standard as
a model of Christian behavior and works to support
the mission and ministry of ECC and the Episcopal
Diocese of Rhode Island.
Anyone interested should send a letter of interest
and a resume to the Acting Director, Sue Hurn, at
eccsummerdirector@verizon.net, or by mail to ECC
872 Reservoir Road, Pascoag, RI 02859.
Applications must be received by February 9, 2007.
Applicants should plan to be available for a summer
planning overnight, March 10-11, 2007.
Grace Church downtown Providence, is
looking to hire singers for our choir which sings during
the academic year. Information from Mark Johnson,
401-331-3225 or 330-6787. E-mail:
markcjohnson@verizon.net.
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
Travel Opportunity:
RI Episcopalians will recall that our Diocese resolved
to undertake a year of study of the conflict in the
Holy Land with a view to exploring how we might play
a constructive role in furthering its just and peaceful
resolution. The following travel experience would
richly prepare participants to contribute to this
effort.
June 2007 marks the 40th year of the Israeli
occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and
Gaza. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center
of Jerusalem offers an opportunity to view first hand
the ways in which this occupation affects every
aspect of Palestinian life: the Wall, settlements, by-
pass roads, check-points, and refugee camps.
Participants will meet with Palestinians and Israelis
working non-violently to end the Occupation and
have opportunity to develop strategies for advocacy.
The Sabeel Spring Witness Visit is scheduled for 28
Feb. - 7 March, 2007 and will include nights in
Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the Galilee. All inclusive
cost of the 8 night visit is $800 per person (double
occupancy; does not include air transport). The
Rev. Robert Tobin, retired from the Episcopal Diocese
of Massachusetts, and his spouse Maurine, who have
been collaborating with Sabeel for a number of years
and spend much of their time in the Holy Land, will be
expert guides.
To reserve a space or for further information, contact
world@sabeel.org or mimitobin@verizon,net. Priscilla
Read (priscillaread@cox.net) is a contact in our
diocese.
Travel arrangements may be made through Universal
Travel Agency of Jerusalem. (uta-j@zahav.net.il).
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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:
February 6th, 2007
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to edit content as needed.
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