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April 16th, 2008
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St. Elizabeth Home
High English Tea
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Saint Elizabeth Home
High English Tea
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Seatings: 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm
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Seating is Limited
Join us for
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Learning &
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APRIL 2008
24th-26th NAECED-11th Annual Conference
Minneapolis, MN
26th Narragansett Deanery Confirmations
10:00 am
26th East Bay Deanery Confirmations
2:00 pm
26th Deacon Formation Program
8:30 am - 3:00 pm, Diocesan House
26th Royal School of Church Music Workshop
10:00 am-12:00 pm, Saint Paul's, Pawtucket
Mr. Ben Hutto, Director of St. Alban's School, Washington, DC
MAY 2008
7th and 14th Safe Church/ Healthy Church Practices Training
(Two Wednesday Evenings)
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm, St. Peter's -By-the-Sea, Narragansett
10th Deacon Formation Program
8:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Diocesan House
17th Eucharistic Visitor Training
9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Diocesan House Annex, Providence
17th The Discernment Program
"What Has Happened?" 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
St. Mary's Church, Portsmouth
18th Open House
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Episcopal Conference Center, Pascoag
24th Deacon Formation Program
8:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Diocesan House
30th-31st Washington National Cathedral Tour
Washington DC
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Peace,
Jessica Gates
Editor of RISEN & eRISEN
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FROM THE DIOCESAN HOUSE |
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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:
Two Wednesday Evenings: May 7th and May 14th
6:00pm to 9:30pm (Light Refreshments served)
St. Peter's-by-the-Sea, Narragansett
Saturday, May 31st
9:00am to 4:00pm (lunch included)
St. Michael's, Bristol
Saturday, August 16th
9:00am to 4:00pm (lunch included)
Emmanuel, Newport
Registrations for these classes are now being taken by calling the Registration Line at 274-4500 ext 111. The Cost is $8.00 per person, payable in advance!
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Eucharistic Visitor Training! A
spring workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 17th from 9:00am to
1:00pm in the Annex. Remember, the Safe Church Training is a
prerequisite for anyone wishing to become a licensed Eucharistic Visitor.
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ECC RETREATS & CAMP
For detailed information on all Retreats / Conferences or to register for a retreat you can always call the Conference Center at (401) 568-4055.
June 6th, 7th and 8th -- FAMILY CAMP!
Families come in all different shapes and sizes and all families are welcome to join us at ECC for Family Camp 2008! Families will live in cabins (or bring your RV's/tents) and enjoy many of the camp activities including a cookout, swimming, canoeing, crafts, sprots, hiking, cooking, singing and family worship! HURRY! This is sure to "fill" up fast ... Deadline to register for Family Camp is May 31st!
Get Ready for Summer Camp, 2008! Yes! Get the camp schedule from Summerstart to Summer's End before the brochure hits your mailbox! Early registrants will benefit if applications for summer camp are received before May 15th!
Province1 Episcopal Church Women Spring Retreat (Spirituality)
When: Friday, April 18 to Sunday April 20, 2008.
Where: Episcopal Conference Center, Pascoag, R.I.
Cost: $140 pp, everything included (meals / lodging). $75 Scholarships are available from the R.I. E.C.W. Board. Reservations by April 1st, 2008.
Contact: Linda Guest at 401-781-3538 or lindaeguest@verizon.net.
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The '08 Confirmation Schedule is as follows:
Saturday, April 26th:10:00 am - Narragansett Deanery: St. Luke's, East Greenwich 2:00 pm - East Bay Deanery: St. Mark's, Riverside Saturday, December 6th:Advent Confirmations at the Cathedral of St. John, Providence
Rehearsal Please plan to have the candidates arrive one hour prior to the service for a walk-through of the liturgy. The candidates should have a 3x5 card on which are printed their first and middle names (no last names, please) in type large enough for the Bishop to read. It is also helpful to indicate in smaller print, somewhere on the card, which rite the candidate will be receiving, i.e. confirmation, reception, or re-affirmation.
Vestments Clergy will vest (white) and process and should be prepared to assist with the distribution of communion.
Parish Register Be sure to bring your parish register for the Bishop's signature.
Lectors and Collection The deaneries or host parish will need to provide ushers, and someone to take the collection and may provide lectors. It is especially appropriate to ask confirmands to present the gifts. Candidates should not, however, be asked to serve as lectors.
Reception The reception is the responsibility of the deanery and host parish.
Certificates Will be available at the event.
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The Continuing Education Committee has reviewed and revised the Guidelines effective July, 2007 for Continuing Ed Grants. Please call the Canon Betsy Fornal if you have additional questions or concerns at 274-4500 ext. 225
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The Grace Church Choir will sing Compline
by candlelight on Thursday, April 17th, 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
RSCM Day for Church Musicians
When: Saturday, April 26 9AM to Noon
Where: St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket 02860
Info: This event celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM). This international organization promotes excellence in choral singing in churches, schools and community choirs. Mr. Benjamin Hutto, a past president of RSCM America and Director of Performing Arts, St. Alban's School & National Cathedral School, Washington, DC will offer two sessions. The first on the history and development of the RSCM and its future. The second will offer techniques for working with the changing male voice, including demonstrations by choristers of St. Alban's School for Boys. Event is free and refreshments served.
Contact: Patrick Campbell, 401-728-4300 or PatrickACampbell@gmail.com to register or for information.
Evensong for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Celebrating 80th Anniversary RSCM
When: Sunday, April 27 4 PM
Where: St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket 02860
Info: Sung by the youth choirs of St. Luke's, East Greenwich; St. Paul's, Wickford; and St. Paul's, Pawtucket. Directed by Mr. Benjamin Hutto, Director of Performing Arts, St. Alban's School for Boys & National Cathedral School for Girls, Washington, D.C.
Music of Malcolm Archer, Thomas Norris and John Rutter. Reception with Ice Cream Sundae bar follows. Event is free.
Contact: Patrick Campbell, 401-728-4300, PatrickACampbell@gmail.com
88th Annual May Breakfast at St. James, Woonsocket
When: Saturday, May 3rd, from 7 a.m. until 12 noon.
Where: St. James Episcopal Church, 24 Hamlet Avenue, Woonsocket
Info: The menu will include apple, orange, tomato and pomegranate juices, hot and cold cereals, scrambled eggs and eggs over-easy with toast, pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea and milk.
Tickets: $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 10 years of age. All tickets will be sold at the door.
Accessibility: Off-street parking is available behind the church and parish hall, with additional spaces available at the front of the church. Because of on-going renovation work at St. James, guests are invited to use either the parish hall door fronting on Hamlet Avenue (accessible by stairs and a ramp) or the rear door from the church parking lot (accessible by stairs only).
MAY BREAKFAST - Church of the Redeemer
When: Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 7:30 - 10:30 AM
Where: Church of the Redeemer, 655 Hope St., Providence
Info: Eggs, ham, sausage, pancakes, home fries, muffins, etc.
Price: Adults - $6.00, under 12-$3.00, under 5-free.
Contact: 401-331-0678 www.churchofredeemer.net
The Grace Church Choir will sing Choral Evensong on Sunday, May 4th 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
Centennial Garden Tea at St. Paul's, Pawtucket
When: Saturday, May 10, 2008 2-4 pm
Where: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI
Tickets: $20 - seating is limited, Reserve today 728-4300
Info: Join us for a relaxing afternoon of tea and fine foods featuring herbs of the Bible, music and a silent auction to benefit The St. Paul's Centennial Garden Fund. Hat and gloves encouraged but not required.
Contact: Church Office 728-4300
2008 United Thank Offering Diocesan Ingathering and Annual Luncheon
When: Saturday May 10, 2008
10:30 am coffee an'
11:00 am meeting
11:30 am Eucharist
Speaker and luncheon to follow
Where: Cathedral of St John (and Synod Hall) North Main Street Providence RI 02903
Info: Dean Harry Krauss and women of the Cathedral will welcome all for "coffee an' " before representatives from throughout the diocese present their annual parish Spring UTO Ingathering monies. Following the Eucharist, Susanne Hoder will speak about the situation in the Holy Land. A catered luncheon will be held in Synod Hall following the presentation.
Price: Luncheon reservations should be accompanied by a $7.50 check, made payable to Episcopal Church Women, Diocese of RI and mailed to Ms Priscilla McFarland, ECW Treasurer, 15 McCann St, No Smithfield, RI 02896-7915 -- deadline is May 3rd.
Contact: Marjorie Reeves-Briden UTO Diocesan Coordinator (401) 467-3493 jorimed@cox.net
A concert of Sacred Hymns of the Russian Orthodox Church
When: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. James Episcopal Church is honored to present in its sanctuary at 24 Hamlet Avenue Woonsocket, RI 02895
Info: A concert of Sacred Hymns of the Russian Orthodox Church honoring the centennial of the Holy Dormition Orthodox Church, Cumberland, RI. The concert will be sung in English by The Spirit of Orthodoxy Choir, Aleksei V. Shipovalnikov, Director
Cost: Tickets are Adults - $10,Students and Seniors - $7 and Children age 10 and younger - free.
Contact: For information and reservations, please call Shirley Ayers at 401-762-2222 or shirleyayers@cox.net.
Providence String Quartet performs for Music at Park Place
When: Saturday, May 17, 8 PM
Where: St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket 02860
Info: The Providence String Quartet is the Quartet-in-residence for Community Music Works, the "revolutionary organization" (The New Yorker) that provides free after-school music education and performance programs to 120 at-risk Providence youth. The program includes music of Haydn, Schoenberg and Forrest Larson, a Pawtucket resident composer. Tickets are $20, $10 students.
Contact: www.musicatparkplace.com or 401-72-MUSIC (726-8724).
Evensong at the Old Narragansett Church
The Choir of St. Paul's Wickford, under the direction of Mark Steinbach, will sing a service of Evensong
When: Sunday May 18, 2008
Where: Old Narragansett Church, Church Lane, Wickford at 7:00 pm.
Info: Music by Pinkham, and Buxtehude accompanied by a string ensemble and the church's 17th century "Purcell" organ.
Contact: For more information call the church office at 294-4357.
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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.
Seeking Singers: Grace Church, downtown Providence, is looking to hire singers for our choir which sings during the academic year. We are eager to welcome new members for our boys and girls choir which sings a traditional sacred repertoire.
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.
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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Church Women United Retreat
When: April 19th, 9am-2pm
Where: Canonicus Conference Center in Exeter, RI
Info: The speaker for the day
is Jean Marrapodi, a teacher and director of Christian Education at
Providence Assembly of God. Registration and the $35 fee are due by
April 5. For more info contact Diane Miller at 792-8965.
----------------------------------- HAPPENING - 2008 is a once in a lifetime expereince for any teen in grades 10 - 12. An encounter with Christ, a real meeting between you and God ...... it's exciting, fun, full of joy and you are invited! The 2008 Happening will be May 2-4 at LaSalette Retreat in Attleboro, MA. Deadline to submit an Application is April 18th. ---------------------------------- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY You can make a difference in the world. Help homeless or formerly incarcerated persons overcome the many challenges they face in finding, getting and keeping employment. The Blessing Way, a non-denominational, faith-based, social service organization in Providence, needs your help with "Operation Get Started" -- our jobs assistance program. Help unemployed homeless or formerly incarcerated persons who seek work to make a positive change in their lives. Volunteer to work with one person for 4 months as a mentor and coach OR serve as a tutor for adults in our job readiness classes. Training and supervision are included in both volunteer positions. Our current volunteers come from various churches. This is also a great opportunity for college internships or field education. For more information or application, please write or call: Rev. Dr. Joyce Penfield, Executive Director Email: blessingwayinfo@yahoo.com Phone: 861-0441 Website: www.theblessingway.org --------------------------------- MUSIC THAT MAKES COMMUNITYJoin us at Trinity Wall Street - St. Paul's Chapel this spring to learn how to introduce a new and very ancient kind of music in your parish. "Paperless" music is taught and sung by memory. Making use of elements like repetition, round, and call-and response, it is accessible to the widest range of singers in any size congregation. These songs allow congregations to focus on listening to one another, being attentive to the Holy Spirit and singing from their hearts. Music that Makes Community is designed specifically for clergy, musicians, and lay people who want to learn how to lead music effectively without the use of hymnals or other printed materials. Our time together will be both practical and theoretical. Participants will learn the skills involved in selecting and leading "paperless" music, and will have the opportunity to practice these skills. Come join a diversely rich group of colleagues with expert leaders and experience a music that connects people to each other! Learn more about the conference and REGISTER at: Dates: April 24-26, 2008 Location: Trinity Wall Street - St. Paul's Chapel, NYC Cost: $250 Tuition Contact: info@allsaintscompany.org 415-558-6958 |
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2008 Episcopal Youth Event
Sown in the Heart of Christ
Tuesday, July 8 - Sunday, July 13, 2008
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
www.eye2008.org
E.Y.E. is for young people who have just finished 9th - 12th grade that
year. E.Y.E. aims to inspire and empower youth as Christian apostles. It
is designed to be an immersion experience in the baptismal covenant and
to extend the mission and ministry of the Church. It is the second
largest event in the Episcopal Church and the single largest youth
event. It is attended by some 1,500 young people, adult sponsors,
bishops, staff and resource people. E.Y.E. is an opportunity to meet
other youth from around the world and experience the church on a global
level.
The event community gathers regularly as a large group for worship,
program, music and fun. Participants also meet daily with a small group.
A variety of other activities, including festivals, forums, workshops,
sports/recreation, and free time round out the schedule.
Participants register as part of a Diocesan Group. Contact Catherine
Thenault CAThenault@cox.net or Mary Ann Kolakowski
maryann@episcopalri.org to receive an application. Opportunities for
Financial Assistance and Fundraising for the event will be explored by
the group in collaboration with their local congregations and diocesan
resources.
Participant applications will be mailed to parishes by January 31, 2008.
Delegation Kickoff and Orientation meeting will be held Sunday, March 9,
2008 at 2:30pm at the Diocesan Annex.
Visit www.eye2008.org to find out more.
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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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REST IN PEACE
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 The Rev. William R. Payton
June 19, 1940 - April 16, 2008
Bill Payton+ The Rev. William R. Payton, who served several Diocese of Atlanta parishes during his 42 years as a priest, died this morning after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 67. Since 2003 he had been a priest associate at the Cathedral of St. Philip, where services will be this weekend.
A native of Carrollton, Bill had been rector of churches in Georgia, Maryland, Connecticut and Rhode Island. A graduate of UGA and General Theological Seminary, he was a priest associate at St. Bartholomew's, Atlanta, from 1969-71 and 1983-86 and rector at St. Edward's, Lawrenceville, from 1987-95. He also spent a year as interim rector at Church of the Holy Spirit, Cumming. His passion in ministry was focused on spiritual direction and liturgy.
Bill is survived by his wife, Joan, and two grown sons, Ramsay and Wyn. Their home address is 1861 Colland Drive, Atlanta, GA 30318.
The body will be received in Mikell Chapel at the Cathedral of St. Philip at 7 p.m. Friday, April 18, followed by the Vigil of the Resurrection. The Liturgy for the Burial of the Dead will take place at 12 Noon on Saturday. Music will begin at 11:30 a.m. A reception will follow in Bishop Child Hall.
Clergy are invited to vest and process (white stoles).
May he rest in peace and rise in glory!
Faithfully,
J. NEIL ALEXANDER
Bishop of Atlanta
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