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Narragansett Deanery (2nd): June 9 at 2:00pm, St. Matthews, Jamestown
Block Island June 17th at 10:00am. St. Ann's By-the-Sea Episcopal Mission, Block Island.
Cathedral Confirmations will be held on Decmeber 8th, 2007 at 10am.
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[ENS] Presiding Bishop to testify to senate committee... Citing the need for immediate attention to serious issues of global warming, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori will represent the National Council of Churches USA (NCC) at a Congressional hearing on the global warming on Thursday, June 7 at 10 am before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Room 406, DirksenSenateOfficeBuilding.
The committee will hear from several leaders of faith groups in "An Examination of the Views of Religious Organizations Regarding Global Warming." The hearing will be web cast from http://epw.senate.gov/public/
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Greetings!
Rest in Peace: As many of you are now aware, Bishop James Kelsey of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan died in a road accident on Sunday, June 3, while returning from a parish visitation. Please keep Bishop Kelsey's family and the Diocese of Northern Michigan in your prayers.
Peace,
Jessica Gates
Editor of RISEN and eRISEN
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Diaconal Ordinations
Saturday, June 9, Diaconal Ordinations; Meaghan Brower (Kelly) & Dennis Bucco. 10am, Cathedral of St. John.
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 |
Conflict in the Holy Land - Program I. Building Bridges: Talking with Jews about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, a talk by Judy Kaye.
When: Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cathedral of St. John, 271 North Main St., Providence
Info: This talk is the first in a series organized to follow up on the Resolution on the Holy Land approved at our Annual Convention in October 2006 that called upon the Diocese to engage in a year of study with a view to formulating policies for constructive involvement in the search for a just peace. Judy Kaye - lawyer, consultant on human relations, active member of Temple Emanu-El in Providence - is co-founder and co-chair of the RI Chapter of Brit Tzedek v'Shalom, the Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace. She will talk about why the issue of Israel-Palestine is such a charged one for Jews and about the understanding and tact required if Jews and Christians are to work together to promote a just peace. A free will donation will be accepted after the program to help defray expenses
Contact: Priscilla Read at (401) 272-4003 or priscillaread@cox.net
Garden Party and Devonshire Cream Tea
When: June 9th, 1-5 pm rain or shine
Where: St. Columba's Chapel 55 Vaucluse Avenue, Middletown, RI02842
Info: Garden lovers, families, and Anglophiles, St. Columba's Chapel hosts a
Saturday afternoon of food, flowers, and whimsy. Free admission; Devonshire
Cream Tea with scones and tea sandwiches, $8; Children's Tea with puppet show, $4. Middletown, 401-847-5571 or www.stcolumbaschapel.org. A portion of the proceeds will help support Saint Columba's Outreach Program, which contributes to organizations assisting those in need.
Saint John's Episcopal Church, Ashton - 150th Anniversary
Sesquicentennial Homecoming Reunion Picnic
When: Saturday, June 9 from 2-6:30. 5:15 to 6:30 is the prayer service.
Where: Come to Lincoln Woods, Lincoln, RI, Field E to the right of the beach pavilion.
Details: For current & former parishioners, clergy and stewards of St. John's Episcopal of Ashton, Sunset Prayer Service preceded by daylong BBQ. Bring musical instruments, swimgear if the day calls for it and lawn chairs. Plenty of shade. Pot Luck welcome. Please call 334-2004 for more information, 996-8315 the day of.
Info: In 2007, Saint John's Episcopal Church of Ashton, RI celebrates its 150th Anniversary. A variety of services, events and projects are planned for the remainder of the year as the Saint John's Community continues celebrating our Sesquicentennial (see the full list at www.rekindlethelight.org). Please join us in the celebration of our past and our vision for the future. For more information: 401-333-0936 or e-mail stjohnsepiscopal@verizon.net.
June Yard Sale
When: Saturday, June 9th, rain or shine!
Where: Calvary Church, Pascoag located at 158 Broad St, Pascoag (corner of Church St. which is Rt. 100).
Courtyard Bazaar
When: Saturday, June 16th from 8AM to 1PM
Where: St. Matthias, 1395 Nooseneck Hill Rd (Rte 3), CoventryRI
Additional Info: Over 25 vendors expected, Rain or shine event · Website address: http://stmatthiasri.org
Conflict in the Holy Land - Program II Life in Occupied Palestine - A DVD by Anna Baltzer followed by commentary and discussion
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Paul's Church - Sunday School Room, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket
Info: This talk is the second in a series organized to follow up on the Resolution on the Holy Land approved at our Annual Convention in October 2006. This called upon the Diocese to engage in a year of study with a view to formulating policies for constructive involvement in the search for a just peace. Anna Baltzer has a PhD from Columbia University and has been a Fulbright scholar, an author, and a volunteer with the International Women's Peace Service in the West Bank. In lucid and measured terms her DVD provides an excellent introduction to the conditions of daily life among Palestinians there. Abbott Gleason, Keeney Professor of History Emeritus at Brown University, will moderate the discussion, which will be enriched by the participation of Eleanor Doumato, Middle East historian and Visiting Fellow at Brown's Watson Institute for International
Studies, and Reem Yusuf, a Brown undergraduate from Ramallah, Palestine. A free will donation will be accepted after the program to help defray expenses.
Contact: Priscilla Read at (401) 272-4003 or priscillaread@cox.net
Saint John's Episcopal Church, Ashton - 150th Anniversary - Celebratory Service
When: Sunday June 24th at 10AM
Where: St. John's, Ashton
Details: This Sunday event will be the "pivot point" of the Sesquicentennial celebration when, at 10 a.m., our worship service will be a re-enactment of the first Saint John's service celebrated in June of 1857. The service liturgy will be from the 1789 Book of Common Prayer, and the choir will sing period hymns (hymns that would have been sung at that first service). Celebrants and choir members will dress in period clothing, and our Sunday School children will have the opportunity to play the games that children in 1857 would have played.
Info: In 2007, Saint John's Episcopal Church of Ashton, RI celebrates its 150th Anniversary. A variety of services, events and projects are planned for the remainder of the year as the Saint John's Community continues celebrating our Sesquicentennial (see the full list at www.rekindlethelight.org). Please join us in the celebration of our past and our vision for the future. For more information: 401-333-0936 or e-mail stjohnsepiscopal@verizon.net.
St Matthias Annual Golf Classic
When: Monday - August 27, 2007
Where: Foster Country Club, FosterRI
Additional Info: For Benefit Of The Joey Kuras Scholarship Fund
Contact: 401.828.0366 or golf@stmatthiasri.org
Website: http://stmatthiasri.golfregistrations.com
SAVE THE DATE:
ECW of Rhode Island Retreat
October 11-13
Episcopal Conference Center |
 Conferences and Camps at ECC 2007!
Check out the SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE beginning with "Summerstart" from June 24-29th for those in Grades 9-12. There is also a great Young Adult Weekend conference coming up April 20th - 22nd for Grades 9-12, "Living a Healthy Lifestyle", led by Ms. Sue Hurn. For registration and detailed info, visit the ECC website
Are you a going off to college in the fall? Do you know someone who might be interested in Episcopal Campus ministry at their university or college?
If so, please email the contact information, and name of school to be attended, to the Rev. Greg Lisby (glisby@stmartinsprov.org) of the diocesan Campus Ministry commission. We would like to pass the information on to the campus ministry of that school. |
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The gifts of sunlight, warmth and cool refreshing breezes are given in summertime in New England. Thank You, God.
We intentionally slow a bit and have the opportunity for reflection as individuals, and as communities of faith.
We seek to know, love ,serve and be formed into Christ in every state and stage of our lives. Children seek, Teenagers and Young Adults Seek, and Older Adults Seek.
Life in the Community of Faith give us a grace filled opportunity. We are gathered together in celebration and worship and for education and ministry.
Mary Ann will be available throughout the summer to work with individual parish leaders in Christian Formation or with parish teams for review and planning for the coming year.
Individuals or teams are welcome to meet with Mary Ann, in the ResourceCenter or schedule a Sunday or weekday or eve. visit and meet in your parish.
Call 274-4500x247 or email maryann@episcopalri.org
Also, The Aquidneck Deanery has planned a date for Advent Resources on the Road in late September. Plan one for your Deanery too.
Please note: Mary Ann will be attending the Christian Formation Conference :" Making Disciples" ( Adult Formation and Children and Youth Formation) at KanugaConferenceCenter from June10 - June 15th. She will be excited to share the blessings and resources of the week with you and your parish!
Mark your calendar: Province I Convocation on Faith, Advocacy and Public Policy Nov. 16-17 Faith, Advocacy & Public Policy: Reclaiming Our Voice for Justice, Mercy and Kindness is the topic of the Province I intergenerational convocation to take place Nov. 16-17 at the Doubletree Hotel in Westborough, Massachusetts.
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The American Guild of Organists Regional Convention
Organists from all over New England and other states as well will converge on Pr ovidence for 3 days of workshops and recitals at various locations in Providence and Newport. While we welcome non-AGO members to register for the day events, we especially want to welcome the public to our four evening events.
The first will be Sunday June 24, 2007, 8:00pm at Blessed Sacrament. It will be a Hymn Festival featuring the Providence Singers under the direction of Andrew Clark, organists and massed choirs from around the state. This event is free and open to the public.
On Monday June 25, 2007, 8:00pm at First Baptist Church in America, Paul Jacobs, head of the organ department at Julliard, will play what is sure to be an outstanding recital. He has been called a new prince for the king of instruments by Minnesota Public Radio. We will be asking for a $15 donation at the door for this event.
On Tuesday June 26, 2007, 8:00pm at the Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul, the Gregorian Concert Choir, Soloists and Orchestra directed by the Rev. F. Anthony Mancini will present a retrospective of the works of the late Dr. Alexander Peloquin, the first person to write significant church music with English texts after the Roman Rite switched from Latin to English. UPDATE - THIS EVENT IS NOW FREE! The Peloquin Foundation is graciously supporting this event and is hoping many will come to hear the wonderful music of Alexander Peloquin.
On Wednesday June 27, 2007 8:00pm at the Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul, Dame Gillian Weir from London, England will play a spectacular recital. As Prince Consort Professor of Organ at the Royal College of Music, London, she is one of the leading organists in the world. We will be asking for a $15 donation at the door for this event.
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Parishes in Self-Study
St. Mark's, Riverside
Holy Spirit, Charlestown
Trinity, Newport
Christ Church, Westerly
Parishes Receiving Names
Church of the Ascension, Cranston
St. Ann's by-the-Sea, Block Island
St. Michael's, Bristol
Clergy Transitions
The Rev. Alan Gates has accepted a call to be the Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Tiverton
The Rev. Scott Gunn has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Christ Church in Lincoln.
The Rev. Richard Morgan retires June 1st from his position as Vicar of St. Matthias, Coventry.
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Administrative Assistant RISCC: The council office is looking to fill the administrative assistant position during the summer of 07. If you know of anyone that might be interested, please contact the council office at 401/461-5558 or email (riscc@councilofchurchesri.org) for additional information. It is our hope to fill the position by the beginning of August.
Sunday School Coordinator: Church of the Ascension, Wakefield, has an opportunity as a Sunday school coordinator for an enthusiastic person of faith who loves children and is interested in providing them with a loving, enjoyable and challenging Christian education program. Administrative and communications skills, as well as the ability to nurture and coordinate adult and youth volunteers are a must. A stipend is available. Please send a resume and statement indicating your interest in the position to: Sunday School Coordinator Search, P.O. Box 5248, Wakefield, RI 02880. |
One of our teens, Savannah Geasey, is making her mark on the world by volunteering for 3 weeks in Nairobi, Kenya at the By Grace Disabled and Orphan Centre. It is a school by day and an orphanage at night, serving over 300 Kenyan children affected by the AIDS epidemic. She will be working as a teacher's aide and assisting where needed. Upon her return she plans to share her experiences with her church, school and community and hopes to establish an outreach program with St. Mary's in Portsmouth.
Savannah is asking for support in any one of the following 3 ways:
- Keep her in your prayers as she travels to a 3rd world country. Ask that God guides her in her new adventures.
- Contributions to her travel would be appreciated and will go towards airfare, shots and compensation to her host family in Africa. Email maryann@episcopalri.org for info on making a contribution. Remaining amounts will be donated directly to Flying Kites a local organization that supports the orphanage.
- Attend the Flying Kites fundraiser on Friday June 22nd and Saturday June 23rd (6 PM each night). Boys & Girls Club, 95 Church St in Newport. All donations and proceeds from the silent auction of student work will directly benefit Flying Kites. www.flyingkiteskenya.org
More info on the By Grace Disabled and Orphaned Centre can be found at their website www.bygracecentre.org. | |
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