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Lenten Retreat Winter Camp LAST CALL
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LAST CALL TO REGISTER FOR TWO UPCOMING EVENTS AT ECC:
Lenten Retreat Weekend, Feb. 8-9 - Living Into A Lifestyle of Simplicity. Friday, Feb. 8th at 6:30-Saturday, Feb. 9th at 4:00. Please see announcement further in e-Risen.
Winter Camp, Feb. 18-21, $165. Open to Grades 6-8. Begins Monday, Feb. 18 at 4:30 and ends on Thursday at 5:00.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR BOTH IS THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST. Call ECC at 568-4055 or email Sue Hurn at eccdirector1@verizon.net.
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Getting Past Stereotypes of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Traditions
A dialogue among religious leaders and audience members at URI
When: February 5th
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Where: The Multicultural Center
74 Lower College Road
Hardge Forum Room
Free and open to the public
Sponsored by St. Augustine's Church & Episcopal Center
as part of the Hot Topics-Hot Speakers Series
Co-sponsored by the MulticulturalCenter and the Chaplain's Association
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Learning &
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February 2008
8th - 9th
Adult Lenten Retreat
6:30 pm Friday through 4:00
pm Saturday
Episcopal Conference Center, Pascoag
"Living into a Lifestyle
of Simplicity"
Emily Given-Retreat Leader
9th
Deacon Formation Program
9:30 am-3:00 pm
Diocesan House
15th
Safe Church/Healthy Church
Practices Training
(Scheduled for the
Convenience of Lay Parish
Employees)
9:00am - 4:00 pm
Cathedral of St. John, Providence
16th
The Discernment Program
"Framing the Question"
9:00am - 3:00pm
St. Mary's Church, Gibbs House, Portsmouth
23rd
Deacon Formation Program
8:30 am-3:00 pm
Diocesan House
29th
"Gather, Grow, and Go"
Diocesan Convocation Dinner
and Keynote
6:00 pm
The Marriott, Providence
March 2008
1st
"Gather, Grow, and Go"
Diocesan Convocation
Morning Worship, Plenary
and Workshops
8:00am - 3:00 pm
The Marriott, Providence
7th - 8th
"On the Way to Resurrection"
Stewardship and Evangelism
Conference
Province 1
Double Tree Hotel
Westborough, MA
8th
The Discernment Program
"Adventure in Awareness"
9:00am - 5:00 pm
Diocesan House Annex,
Providence
8th
Deacon Formation Programs
8:30 am - 3:00pm
Diocesan House
9th
EYE Delegation Kickoff
& Orientation
2:30pm
Diocesan Annex
13th
Clergy Renewal of
Ordination Vows and
Blessing of Oils
11:00am
Cathedral of St. John, Providence
16th - 22nd
Holy Week
23rd
Easter
29th
Deacon Formation Program
8:30 am - 3:00pm
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Greetings!
Convocation 2008 is coming up! We all hope to see you on Friday February 29th (Dinner gathering) and Saturday, March 1st at the Marriott Hotel in Providence. There is plenty of free parking. Registration is due by February 25th. The dinner is $30. Admission Saturday is $10 for adults, $8 for youth (12-18) and $6 for children under the age of 12. Contact your parish administrator or the Diocesan Offices (401-274-4500) if you need a registration form.
In the last RISEN magazine, Canon Vanderau wrote about the upcoming changes to Convocation and Convention. Convocation is taking on a larger role with the social dinner aspect. Convention will be focused solely on the business of the church and will be a one-day event at the end of October this year. Convocation is the time to reconnect! The Saturday workshops (Christian Formation, Congregational Develoment, Confirmation Liturgy, Treasurers workshop, Warden's workshop w/ Bishop Wolf, etc...) are all developed to meet your needs and requests.
Repost: Calling all photographers! We need you!
THANK YOU to the folks who have already responded. We are developing a pool of volunteer photographers for use in covering parish and diocesan events. You will receive name credit for any photos used in RISEN, eRISEN, the Blog or our new Website in development.
If you regularly attend parish and/or diocesan events - your help is needed.
We need digital photos. You do not need to be a professional, just capable of snapping a few pictures at events and emailing them to the Editor (Or directly uploading them to a general photo site like Flikr). Contact the editor at risen@episcopalri.org for more details on how you can help enrich our publications with pictures from around our diocese!
Peace,
Jessica Gates
Editor of RISEN & eRISEN
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CONVENTION - 2008! The 218th Convention is confirmed: A one-day event on Saturday, October 25th, 2008 at the Marriott Hotel, Orms Street, Providence.
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Safe Church Training Dates - 2008!
Who should attend Safe Church Training and full details about the training as well as the Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth are both available in pdf format.
For those who cannot attend a full-day on Saturdays, we now offer the classes at night in 3 1/2hr sessions. Note: You must attend BOTH evening classes to be certified!
2008 Schedule for Safe Church Training:
Friday, February 15th Scheduled for Lay Parish Employees (but is open to all)
9am to 4pm (Lunch Provided)
Cathedral of St. John, Providence
Two Thursday Evenings: April 3rd and April 10th
6:00pm to 9:30pm (Light Refreshments served)
St. John's, Barrington
Registration for the February 15th and April 3rd & 10th classes are now being taken by calling the Registration Line at 274-4500 ext 111. Click on link above for the complete 2008 Training Dates!
The Cost is $8.00 per person, payable in advance!
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ECC RETREATS FOR 2008
February 8-9, 2008 - Lenten Retreat Weekend, Living into a Lifestyle of Simplicity.
In a world that demands more, more, more it is easy to loose focus on the things which really matter. Lent calls us to change our pace, take stock, and look deeper into the life we are called to live in Christ. Join us for a two-day retreat crafted to feed your soul, nurture your spirit and give rest to your body. Emily Given, the retreat leader, blends her background in social work, Biblical storytelling and professional organizing into a unique retreat leadership style that invites everyone into a safe place of self-discovery as well as the connection with our common story as Christians. Learn more about Emily at achieveorder.com. (Cost: $135pp)
February 18th-21st - February School Vacation Week
Winter Camp open to youth in grades 6-8! This year we'll explore how people of any age can help others, both at home and far away. There will be skating, games, crafts, cooking, worship and loads of fun with leader Sue Hurn! (Cost: $165pp)
March 7th-9th
"The Lives We are Called to Live" led by The Rev. Jennifer Pedrick and Mr. Mike DeAngelo! Open to those in grades 9-12, the retreat will give young people an opportunity to reflect on their lives, experiences and time for reflecting on their gifts, passions and hopes for the future. (Cost: $85pp)
Ready to send in your Registration Form and reserve your place?
For detailed information on all Retreats / Conferences or to register for a retreat you can always call the Conference Center at (401) 568-4055.
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The '08 confirmation schedule is as follows;
Saturday, April 5
Blackstone Deanery 10:00 am location TBD
Central Deanery 2:00pm All Saints, Providence
Saturday, April 12
Aquidneck Deanery 10:00 am, location TBD
West Bay Deanery 2:00 pm, location TBD
Saturday, April 26
Narragansett Deanery 10:00 am, location TBD
East Bay Deanery 2:00 pm, location TBD
Advent Confirmations at the Cathedral; Saturday, December 6, 10:00 am
Locations are chosen by the deaneries. If desired, a deanery may choose to have their confirmation at the Cathedral; the Dean would be pleased to have you.
There will be a Confirmands' track at Convocation, which is Saturday, March 1, 2008. It will be a two session track led by Tylan Creason and Scott Gunn. All candidates for confirmation and reception are strongly encouraged to attend. This track will also be open to whoever may wish to attend. |
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Ground Hog Wild Follies at St. Luke's East Greenwich
February 2nd, 2008, St. Luke's Choirs, and friends, will present a night of spirited music and raucous humor to raise funds for the Music Department's Lent & Easter programs, celebrate the ordination of our Curate Dennis Bucco, and send off the last weekend before Lent in Mardi Gras style. Tickets are $15, available at the St. Luke's music office in advance, or at the door as available*. The cabaret will be held at 7:30pm in the Auditorium at St. Luke's East Greenwich, corner of Pierce and Church Streets. The building is handicapped accessible and ample parking is available. For additional information please contact St. Luke's at 401-884-4116 or Bruce Dearnaley, 401-885-4116. *Due to program changes, the prices in the January 9 eRisen are inaccurate.
The Grace Church Choir will sing Choral Evensong on Sunday, February 3rd at 5 p.m. A reception will follow. Grace Church is located at Westminster & Mathewson Streets. Call 401-331-3225 for information. Our website is www.gracechurchprovidence.org
The Grace Church Choir will sing Compline by candlelight on Thursday, February 21st, 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
Coffeehouse Concert at St. James
When: Saturday, March 8, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Where: St. James Episcopal Church, 24 Hamlet Avenue, Woonsocket.
Contact: 401-762-2222 or stjamesw@cox.net
Info: Join us for a coffeehouse concert featuring the Three Amigos, three men who have been hummin' and strummin' for almost twelve years. They play acoustic guitars and complementing percussion instruments to accompany their bass, baritone, and tenor harmonies reminiscent of the sixties. The group formed at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in East Greenwich, RI. They sing a variety of music, including rock and roll, Motown, gospel, and traditional Christian hymns. Refreshments will be available during the two-hour show.
SAVE THE DATE. Eucharist (EUX) Workshop led by William L. Ryon, Jr.
When: Friday evening, April 11th and Saturday morning, April 12th.
Where: S. Stephen's, Providence
Info: An investigation of the biblical, historical, theological, and liturgical foundations of the Lord's Supper. The time line begins in the New Testament heritage and experience of Jesus and concludes with a contemporary theological understanding of the Eucharist. For more information contact the parish office at 421-6702.
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The opportunities section of eRISEN was recently purged due to size. If you feel that your opportunity should still be listed, please contact risen@episcopalri.org. For all future submissions, please add an end-date for your opportunity or contact the editor when a position has been filled.
St. Augustine's, Kingston is seeking a new church musician-choir director Sunday mornings plus a choir rehearsal, Christmas Eve, Holy Week services. We have a small pipe organ, good baby grand, and very small choir. Submit inquiries and resumes to Rev. Jennifer Phillips revjphillips@earthlink.net or 35 Lower College Rd., Kingston, RI 02881. St. Columba's, Middletown Seeking Director of Children and Family Ministry
St. Columba's is transitional size parish searching for a person with a passion for Christian education and developing community with families. This position is half to three-quarter time with competitive compensation. The position is open to lay, or ordained persons with experience leading education, and worship designed for children. A job description is available upon request. To inquire, contact the Rev'd Chris Epperson. 401.847.5571 or clepperson@stcolumbaschapel.org
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 |
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Course: Justice, Reconciliation and Forgiveness
Taught by the Rev. Dr. Flora A. KeshgegianOffered through Brown University Continuing Studies 6 Session(s)Tues 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, February 5 - March 18 (no session on February 19) Location on Brown campus to be announced Description: Past violence haunts the world in which we live and challenges present day political and social arrangements. Victims and their heirs call for justice and reparations in response to an unredeemed past. Others argue a positive future necessitates forgiveness and leaving past abuses behind. Amid such a landscape, what do justice, reconciliation and forgiveness mean? This course will explore these ethical demands, especially in particular cases, such as Brown University's response to its slave past, the legacy of the Holocaust and the work of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Participants will learn about the roots of ideas about justice, reconciliation and forgiveness in Jewish and Christian religious traditions and ways in which to apply these concepts. Cost: $200.00 To register, go to: http://www.ssreg.com/brown/default.asp?page=Home For further information, contact Flora Keshgegian at fkeshgegian@alumni.upenn.edu ---------------------------------- LENTEN DAY OF PRAYER at St. Margaret's Convent, 17 Highland Park Street, Boston, MA 02119 617-445-8961 x127 or email resbostonssm@yahoo.com for more info. Saturday, February 23, 2008 - "Repentance, Forgiveness and Trust: Praying the Psalms in Lent (Psalms 32, 91, 107), Led by Sr. Kristina Frances, SSM from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Suggested donation: $35. Luncheon is included. |
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The Episcopal Conference Center (ECC), owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, is located on 180 acres in the northwest corner of Rhode Island. Our summer program consists of eight weeks of overnight camp; a different age range is hosted each week.
Each day begins and ends with worship, there are work projects that take up part of the day, then programs geared for each age, as well as swimming, archery, games, crafts, music, etc. Each week has its own theme and volunteer adults to lead the program. Campers arrive on Sunday and leave on Friday, giving staff a day off most weeks.
In addition to the overnight camp, we operate a day camp for the children of Olneyville, RI. This is mostly off the property taking children to a variety of attractions in the Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut area.
There are positions open for both camps. Successful applicants are expected to be at ECC for pre-camp training beginning June 19 through the end on August 16. Some positions require applicants to report earlier to prepare for the summer.
Positions available:
Summer Program Manager - Supervises the counseling staff (ages 18-22), coordinates the smooth running of the weekly programs, interacting with the visiting staff and permanent staff. Previous camp and supervisory experience recommended. Salary $5,000, plus room and board.
City Camp Director - This position is non-residential. The City Camp Director is responsible for the whole program for the eight weeks of camp. Prior to camp (usually in January or February) initiates contracts with the bus companies and venues visited during the summer. Supervises the City Camp Coordinator and counselors while at city camp. Speaking Spanish is highly desired. Salary $5,000.
City Camp Coordinator - This position is residential at ECC throughout the camping season. The coordinator is responsible for training the Counselors-in-Training who will be staffing city camp. Each session is 2 weeks long; four counselors are assigned to each session. The coordinator transports the counselors in the ECC van each day, and acts as an assistant to the director. The ability to speak Spanish is necessary for this job. Salary $2,100, plus room and board.
Counselors - Men and women ages 18+ to be in charge of cabins and campers for the eight weeks of camp. Duties include getting to know and play with campers, participate in worship and work projects, design programs such as talent shows, dances, athletic events, teach the campers to live in community. Interact with and be role models for the Counselors-in-Training. Under the supervision of the Summer Program Manager and the ECC Acting Director. Salary range $1,200-$1,750, depending on experience, plus room and board. Must be available for April Work (April 4-6) which is part of the training for the 2008 staff.
Send letters of interest to: Sue Hurn, Acting Director, Episcopal Conference Center,
872 Reservoir Road, Pascoag, RI 02859, or email to: eccsummerdirector@verizon.net. Questions - please call 401-568-4055 Monday-Friday between 9:30-4:30. Application deadline is February 1, 2008.
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