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[ENS] Emphasizing the top mission priority set by the
General Convention in 2006 -- to carry out peace and
justice ministries framed by the Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs) -- the Episcopal Church's
Office of Communication announces the launch of
'www.globalgood.org' preceding the observance
of Earth Day April
22.
Globalgood.org contains links to organizations,
events, and stories of those who are working to make
the MDGs a reality by 2015.
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Earth Day Program Holy Trinity Tiverton
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eRISEN Newsletter
The Episcopal Calendar for RI
April 25th, 2007
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Greetings!
Warmer weather, green leaves, pollen (sneezing,
coughing) - could it be spring? And with the
wonderful growth comes time to reflect on our
stewardship of the Earth. Check out the work of the
Episcopal Church at Globalgood.org, a site that just
launched with Earth Day.
Congratulations to Bishop Wolf and Thomas Charles
Bair Jr on their April 21st wedding! You can read PROJO's
coverage of the event . The Rev. Jan Nunley covered
the wedding for ENS, her
article can be found at Episcopal Life Online.
And lastly, please note that the 2007 Confirmations
are set for the following dates and times:
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
Narragansett Deanery (2nd): June 9 at
2:00pm, St. Matthews, Jamestown
Cathedral Confirmations will be held on
Decmeber 8th, 2007 at 10am.
Peace,
Jessica Gates
Editor of RISEN and eRISEN
AND AS USUAL...
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For information on how to submit events (and the
next deadline), see the bottom of this
email.
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Diocesan Events
April 14th & 28th,
May 5th & 19th.
Info: For additional information contact The
Rev. Wayne Runner at Trinity Church in
Cranston.
CASE STUDIES-The Rev. Mary Canavan and
the Rev. Greg Cole
When: Saturday May 6, 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.
NOTE: The MAY Workshop is on Saturday, May 5th
and NOT the 9th as printed in brochure!
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.
The 217th Diocesan Convention will be held
on Friday and Saturday, October 26 & 27, 2007 at the
Providence Biltmore Hotel.
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Parish Events
When: Saturday, April 28th at 11:00 am
Where: S. Stephen's Church
Info: Preacher: The Rev'd Canon Barry Swain
Church of the Resurrection, NYC. Reception to
follow.
Saint John's Sesquicentennial (150th
Anniversary)
When: Throughout 2007
Where: Saint John's, Ashton
April Events:
Saturday April 28th... OPEN HOUSE CANCELED - To
BE RESCHEDULED.
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
Children's & Youth Choir Evensong Hosted by St.
Paul's Episcopal Church, Wickford,
When: Sunday April 29th at 4:00 PM.
Where: St. Paul's, 55 Main Street in
Wickford
Info: Choirs and musicians from St. Paul's,
Pawtucket, St. Luke's, East Greenwich, St. Martin's,
Providence and Epiphany, Rumford will be
participating in this festival evensong. Music Directors
Mark Steinbach, Laura Brion, Patrick Campbell, Jay
MacCubbin and Priscilla Rigg will share music
responsibilities. There will be a
reception following in the Parish Hall. In honor of the
300th Anniversary Celebration of St. Paul's there will
be a tour of the Old Narraganesett Church (built in
1707) immediately following the service.
All are welcome to support the talents and
enthusiasm of these young musicians. Admission is
Free. Handicapped accessible. For information call
294-4357.
St. Mark's Church May Breakfast
When: Saturday, May 5 from 7:30 - 11:00
AM
Where: St. Mark's Church, 16 School Street,
Warren
Info: $7.00 for Adults $3.00 children 8 and
under. Featuring Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, French
Toast, Homefries, Bacon, Sausage, Applesauce,
Muffins, Danish, Juice, Coffee & Tea.
For Tickets call: 723-0321 /
E-mail: stmarksri@yahoo.com
Web:
www.stmarkswarren.org
87th May Breakfast at St. James Episcopal
Church
When: Saturday, May 5th from 7:00-12:00
Where: 24 Hamlet Avenue, Woonsocket, RI
Details: Children $3.00, Adults $6.00
St. David's May Breakfast
When: Sunday, May 6th, 9:00 AM
Where: St. David's on-the-Hill
200 Meshanticut Valley Parkway,
Cranston, RI 02920
Cost: $6 per person
Info: website
www.stdavidsonthehill.org
Evensong for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
When: Sunday, May 6 at 4 PM
Where: St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place,
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Infomation: Sung by the St. Paul Choir (adult)
and St. Nicholas Choir (youth) of St. Paul's Church,
Pawtucket, this service of sung Evening Prayer
includes music of Goudimel, Garret, Gauntlett, Vaughn
Williams and Shaw. A reception follows. There is no
charge and all are welcome.
Contact: Patrick Campbell, Director of Music,
St. Paul's Church, 401-728-4300,
music@stpaulspawtucket.org .
Education for Ministry (EFM) Open House
When: Monday May 7th , 6:30 PM
Where: St. Paul's, Wickford
Info: EFM is a worldwide program developed
by the School of Theology of the University of the
South, Sewanee, Tennessee. Completion of the
program takes four years, during which participants
study the Old and New Testaments, Church History,
and Theology. Students meet regularly in seminar
groups led by a trained mentor. EFM emphasizes that
the foundation for bringing Christ to the world lies in a
church empowered by active, theologically articulate
laity.
Contact: Ninni Jacob at 401 294 3004, or Paul
Brookes at 738-4176. There are other groups in RI as
well. For details please contact Maryann Kolakowski at
274-4500.
Music at Park Place presents The Calder Quartet
in concert
When: Saturday, May 12, 8 pm
Where: St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place,
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Information: The Calder Quartet, an acclaimed
and innovative string quartet of four 20-something
musicians from Los Angeles, CA, performs Mozart
Quartet in F Major K 590, Thomas Ardes 'Arcadiana'
and Mendelssohn Quartet in A minor Op.13. General
admission is $25 ($20 advance sales), $20 for
seniors and $10 for students.
Contact: For more information and tickets,
please visit
www.musicatparkplace.com or call 401-72-
MUSIC
Liturgy in the Style of Taizé
When: Sunday, May 13 at 7 PM
Where: St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place,
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Information: This liturgy offers a time of quiet,
meditation, icons, candles and singing of chants from
the ecumenical community in Taizé, France. A
reception follows. There is no charge and all are
welcome.
Contact: Patrick Campbell, Director of Music,
St. Paul's Church, 401-728-4300,
music@stpaulspawtucket.org.
Solemn Evensong & Benediction for
Ascension
When: Sunday, May 20th at 5:30 pm
Where: S. Stephen's Church
Info: Preacher: The Rev'd Patrick T. Gray,
Curate, Church of the Advent, Boston.
Reception to follow.
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Diocesan Poster Contest
15th ANNUAL DIOCESAN ENVIRONMENTAL
POSTER CONTEST
LIST OF WINNERS
Preschool/Kindergarten
Danny Perry, St. Mary's, East Providence
Grace Rumowicz, St. Paul's, Wickford
Lower Elementary
Cristian Banos, Christ Church, Lonsdale
Middle Elementary
Genevieve Nuttall, St. Thomas', Alton
Ashley Perry, St. Mary's, East Providence
Upper Elementary
Jennifer Hammond, St. David's on the Hill,
Cranston
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ECW News
SAVE THE DATE:
ECW of Rhode Island Retreat
October 11-13
Episcopal Conference Center
"Side by Side" by Sondheim
When: Thursday, May 17th - 8:00 pm
Where: Barker Playhouse,
400 Benefit Street, Providence
Tickets are $20.00
Proceeds will benefit the Washington National
Cathedral
For tickets or more information, please call Virginia
Chase at 401-521-0834
UTO Spring Ingathering
When: Saturday, May 19, 2007
Where: Church of the Ascension,
Cranston
Speaker: Dorothy Smith, Province I UTO
Representative to National Board, from the Diocese of
Connecticut
Schedule:
10:00 am- Coffee and Pastry
11:00 am- Eucharist/Ingathering
12:00 noon- Speaker with Luncheon to follow
Food provided by: Greenhouse Caterers
Cost: $7 per person
Please make checks payable to: ECW Diocese of RI
and mail to Elaine DiRosa, 824 Hatchery Road, North
Kingstown, RI 02852
DEADLINE: May 1st
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Job Opening
Grace Church in Norwood, Grace Church in N.
Attleboro, and Trinity Church in Wrentham received a
congregational development grant to help them to
deal with the growth in their parishes. Most of the
growth that these three parishes have been seeing is
families, with children still at home. Because of that,
the Sunday School and youth programs have been
stretched. A portion of this grant is allocated to hire
someone to serve as a coach to the three parishes in
these areas. It is our hope that many of the activities
can be done jointly.
Requirements
· Good organizational and communication
skills
· Understand the difference between
Christian formation and traditional Christian
education
· Dynamic personality who enjoys
playing
· Computer literate (email, word
processing, web searches)
· Creative and innovative
· Genuinely enjoys children and youth
· Experience in leading Sunday Schools
and/or youth groups
· Episcopalian preferred; other
denominations will be considered, with commitment
to learn, respect, and engage in Episcopal formation,
liturgy, and theology
· Team Player
· Have attended or willing to attend
Diocesan Safe Church Training
· A CORI Background Check
· Valid driver's license
Desirable Skills
· Familiarity with Godly Play and Journey to
Adulthood
· Experience leading youth retreats and
directing service projects
· Knowledgeable about current trends in
Christian formation
· Bachelor's degree
Duties to Include:
· Assist with and support each parishes'
formation programs and events, including:
Sunday School (including Godly Play)
Youth Groups
J2A, Rite 13, YAC Pilgrimage (Fundraisers)
Service Projects
Confirmation Classes
Yearly Planning Activities
· Facilitate communications among:
Teachers and families
Sunday School and parish at large
Three parishes
· Using email, phone calls, and
newsletters
· Coach, train, and provide resources for
teachers and youth leaders
· Work with each parish on attracting new
families, increasing the numbers of children in
Sunday School and youth programs, and retaining
students
· Help each congregation to find ways to get
parents of children and youth (and the whole
congregation) more involved in children's and youth
activities
· Help to plan and carryout inter-parish
events, such as
VBS
Palm Saturday
Youth Retreats
Service Projects
As Time permits:
· Help the congregations to find ways to
connect church activities with home life
· Help to evaluate and provide resources for
kid and youth-friendly Sunday services
· Raise awareness in the congregations by
assuming a leadership role in parish liturgies
· Help Sunday Schools incorporate more
music and singing in curricula
Work Schedule
The position is a 20 hour/week position,
$20/hour. The hours include both time spent in each
parish and preparation time. For the communication
and preparation time, the person may work from
home.
This position is a 42-week/year position,
beginning August 1, 2007, and ending late May, with
one week off at Christmas.
The coach would be present on Sunday
mornings for each parish one time/month. These
three Sundays would be scheduled in consultation
with the three parishes.
The coach would meet regularly with the
three rectors of the parish for supervision.
To Apply or For Further Information, please
contact:
Ms. G. Sharpe
Grace Episcopal Church
104 N. Washington St.
N. Attleboro, MA 02760
Sharpy1957@comcast.net
508-695-5471
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In Closing...
Does your parish have an important event
approaching? Do you want to let everyone in the
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May 8th, 2007
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