eRISEN
Your Event & Calendar Newsletter
July 2nd, 2008
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SUPPLY CLERGY
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Learning &
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Opportunities |
JULY 2008
6th - 11th
Teen Camp
Grades 7-9
Episcopal Conference Center, Pascoag
8th - 13th
"Sown in the Heart of Christ"
2008 Episcopal Youth Event
Trinity University, San Antonio Texas
13th - 18th
Older Boys Camp
Grades 5-6
Episcopal Conference Center, Pascoag
16th-August 4th
The Lambeth Conference
Canterbury, England
20th - 25th
Older Girls Camp
Grades 5-6
Episcopal Conference Center, Pascoag
27th - August 1
Conference
Grades 9-12
Episcopal Conference Center, Pascoag
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Greetings!
Happy 4th of July! Have a safe and happy extended weekend.
Above: Rhode Island delegation to E.Y.E
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. www.EYE2008.org.
Does your church have a great website? Does your rector maintain a public blog for your church? Let me know - RISEN@episcopalri.org! I am compiling a list for the Diocesan Blog.
The next eRISEN deadline is Tuesday July 15th.
Peace,
Jessica Gates
Editor of RISEN & eRISEN |
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FROM THE DIOCESAN HOUSE |
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TRANSITIONS:
The Rev. Susan Carpenter begins ministry at St. John's Church in Barrington as Assistant to the Rector on July 1st.
The Rev. Lindsay Lunnum begins minstry as St. Martin's Church in Providence as Assistant to the Rector on July 7th. Lindsay was ordained Deacon in the Diocese of New York in March and is a graduate of Yale Divinity School.
The Rev. Dr. Michael Tessman has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Church of the Holy Spirit in Charlestown. Fr. Tessman and his wife, Carol, live in Wakefield. He will begin his ministry at Holy Spirit on August 1st.
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RESOURCE CENTER
Diocesan Leaders:
Please send any information to be included in the Catalog of Learning and Formation Opportunities in The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island Late Summer/Fall 2008
to Mary Ann Kolakowski maryann@episcopalri.org by July 25th. Thanks!
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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:
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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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.
Summer has started at ECC! Everyone worked HARD at Summerstart to make camp spic and span for everyone arriving for Music and Creative Arts Camp. Now we are into creative workshops of Musical Theatre, Rock Band, Photography, Acappella, Creative Writing, Drama and Art. There is still time to join the fun with friends at ECC. Call 568-4055.
Education for Ministry (EFM) Mentor Training and Formation at the Episcopal Conference Center (ECC), September 18-20, 2008. Open to current mentors, those interested in mentoring an EFM group, and those curious about the program. For more information call Sue Hurn at 568-4055.
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The '08 Confirmation Schedule is as follows:
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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AROUND THE DIOCESE |
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St. Lukes Episcopal Church, East Greenwich Summer Services and Events!
Summer Worship Services:
Holy Eucharist Services on Sundays at 8am and 10am, Saturdays at 530pm
Cookouts and Concerts Returns:
Coordinating with the Town of East Greenwich's annual summer concert series at nearby Academy Field, St. Luke's is offering preconcert cookouts on
two Thursdays in July. We will gather @ St. Luke's, rain or shine beginning@ 5:30 on Thursday,July 10 and Thursday, July 24 for grilled hamburgers & hotdogs. At 6:30, we will walk across the parking lot ( with desserts) to Academy Field to hear the music of Atwater & Donnelly (folk) on July 10th and Mel-Tones (oldies) on July 24th. The concerts will be held inside @ Swift Gym in case it rains. All are welcome, members and non-memebers of St. Luke's. So mark your calendar!
If you have any questions, please visit our website at www.stlukes.org or call us at 885-4116
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Saint John's Summer Fair
When: Saturday, July 19, 10am - 2pm
Where: Washington and Willow Streets, Newport, RI
Event: Browse among the White Elephant sale (opens early at 9am), and tables for gifts and crafts, baked goods, plants, children's games, and others. The cooking team will dish up clam fritters and chorizo along with the grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. Small vendors will be on hand with a selection of items for sale.
New this year is a full-fledged auction of donated new and vintage items. Check out the online auction catalogue. The auction will begin at noon, with viewing from the fair's opening.
More info: See http://www.saintjohns-newport.org for more information.
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St. Augustine's 3rd Annual Chicken BBQ
When: Saturday, July 26, 2008 - Noon to 6PM
Where: St. Augustines, Kingston (URI)
Eat in or take out!
Cost: Tickets are NOW on sale. Ticket prices are $9 at the door for dinners and $5 for half-chickens. There is a $0.50 discount for early orders.
Info: Call Nancy R. Brown @ 789-1728 for more information.
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OPPORTUNITIES |
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For all future submissions, please add an end-date for your opportunity or contact the editor when a position has been filled.
### Position Description for Director of Music Ministries Emmanuel Church, Cumberland 120 Nate Whipple Highway, RI www.emmanuelri.org Contact: The Rev. Peter Mayer, Rector p.mayer@cox.net, 401-658-1506 Deadline for application: June 27, 2008 We are currently seeking a director of music ministries to oversee our music program, select hymns and musical pieces for Sunday worship (one service) and rehearse and direct the choir. This quarter-time position will earn offering between $2,667 and $4,000 for the final four months of 2008. 2009 Salary would be approximately set between $8,000 and $12,000, meeting AGO guidelines. For more information, please contact the Rev. Peter Mayer at p.mayer@cox.net or (401)658-1506. .
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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
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Choir Camp
for young singers grades 4-12
at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center, Greenfield, N.H.
August 3-9, 2008
Our 16th summer!
In one short week of Choir Camp, strangers become friends and start to sing a shared song. Music and friendship bring young singers back year after year-over half of Choir Campers come back the next year.
We travel the world in a single week!
Choir Camp brings young singers in contact with music from around the globe and across the centuries, featuring Anglican chant, canticles and anthems from many traditions. Each day begins with Morning Prayer, while the week wraps up with a Festival Lessons and Carols service on Saturday morning. Young singers from parishes with large or small music programs are welcome. Scholarship funds are available.
Choir Camp is led by a volunteer staff of trained music professionals. While at camp, singers are also under the guidance of a well-trained camp staff focused on the needs of campers.
Choir Camp is a specialty camp program held at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center, set among towering pines on beautiful Otter Lake in the scenic Monadnock region of southwest New Hampshire. Accredited by the American Camp Association, the facility is owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and offers an active, fun and challenging program in a healthy and safe camp environment.
Every day:
Make church music come alive and learn about church music traditions.
Sing with friends.
Learn chant, canticles and anthems, ancient and new.
Have summer camp fun: swimming, arts and crafts, campfires, and more.
"It's like cramming a lifetime into a week," says a Choir Camper.
Join us!
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COMPANION DIOCESE UPDATE
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Companion Relationship with the Diocese of Louisiana
On May 28, 2008, some of us who have already participated in mission trips to New Orleans gathered with members of the Companion Diocese Committee and Bishop Wolf. Mission trip stories were shared, continued passion for this ministry was expressed and the group committed to meet again following a trip planned by committee members to New Orleans in July.
Three RI Episcopalians will travel to New Orleans from July 9-July 11th to continue conversations with leadership in the Diocese of Louisiana as we begin a companion relationship. A meeting with Louisiana's Partners in Mission Committee is planned for July 10th. Joint ministry in the recovery, post Katrina and a recent mission trip to Honduras will be part of the agenda. We are hoping to identify some concrete ways to begin. More information will be available to parishes and individuals later in July and August.
Please note: Ann Ball, an ERD case manager and RI's contact person with the Diocese of Louisiana has informed us that funding sources for families and individuals still in dire need of assistance have begun to end. When asked if there were any particular needs or things we could bring with us from Rhode Islanders when we come in July, she responded that we always can use gift cards in any amount for the many people who visit our Homecoming Center with various needs. It could be a WalMart card, Walgreen's/RiteAid/CVS card, a gas card or telephone card. These are greatly appreciated. It cuts through a lot of red tape to be able to hand these out through the case managers.
We would like to bring a token gift of support for the recovery in New Orleans with us. Any parish or individual able to donate a gift card or cards of the kind requested will be greatly appreciated and delivered to the Homecoming Center on July 10th during our visit. Please mail or drop off your gift card donations to Mary Ann Kolakowski at Diocesan House 275 North Main Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903.
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EPISCOPAL CHARITIES
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2008 Episcopal Charities Annual Campaign Update
The Campaign is now at 75% of its $500,000 goal. This means that our volunteers have been busy in their parishes encouraging people to make their contributions to help thousands of Rhode Islander to a better life.
We are grateful for their hard work and dedication. Many thanks to our donors for their support and commitment to help people in fragile sitiuations.
Within the shadows of our cities, towns, and villages there are people - from infants to teens, the aged and infirm - who quite often, through no choice of their own, face difficult circumstances. Some face rigors and misfortunes of poverty, temptation, financial troubles, or disease. Others are victims of abuse, neglect, or loneliness. Some are robbed of opportunities while together may be challenged to retain dignity. Others can benefit from genuine fellowship or renewal of spirit. With the sharply rising costs of energy, food and the difficulties making mortgage payments, the divide between hope and being able to overcome must seem like an ever-widening chasm. Amid such despair, support and caring can truly bridge such chasms, restore aspirations, and bring meaningful accomplishments within reach.
Have you made your contribution to Episcopal Charities this year?
If you have not participated yet, just think of all the good your gift will do for so many. Please join with others across our diocese to help Christ in healing the gaps, hurts, and brokenness in thousands of lives. YOU can be a BRIDGE between their aspirations and accomplishments!
Here's how you can help:
· PRAY DAILY.
Pray daily for our sisters and brothers in their situations of adversity, misfortune, poverty, despair, or loss. Ask Jesus to lead your heart to a faithful, joyful, responsive and generous response.
· GIVE GENEROUSLY.
Send your gift or pledge today through your parish representative or online at http://www.episcopalri.org/charities/ (web-site soon to be updated.) You can give to honor someone who is special to you, someone who has done something nice for you, as a memorial remembrance, and anniversary or birthday.
· ENCOURAGE FELLOW PARISHIONERS TO PARTICIPATE.
If you have not supported Episcopal Charities before, consider being a NEW PLEDGER by joining with over 6,000 households across Rhode Island.
· BE JOYFUL AND THANKFUL!
Praise God for the healing work and ministries of Charities, for His blessings, miracles, and love that shine through our hands, our gifts, and our work together.
Any questions? Contact the Episcopal Charities Office at 275 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02903, 274-4500, ext. 234 for Peggy and 233 for Jack.
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YOUR EPISCOPAL CHARITIES DOLLARS AT WORK
Wood River Health Services through its Community Fund is designed to assist children and their families who are in temporary financial crisis and are ineligible for any other community resources or programs to meet their particular needs. The Community Fund seeks to assist a family in utilizing their own internal resources as well as the external resources of a community. The utilization of funds may cover or defray the cost of items needed to help the family maintain its basic level of functioning. The causes are generally poverty-related.
The Community Fund is designed to serve any individual or family in need based on an assessment conducted by the Social Services Department. The program is staffed by a full-time manager, who conducts the family assessment and prepares the contract with that family. The process consists of referral, screening, interview and assessment, determination of appropriateness of Community Fund monies, and development of a contract for repayment if appropriate.
The Community Fund is unique in that it allows the individual the opportunity to retain his/her independence and dignity by contracting with the fund for partial to full repayment of the allocated monies. An individualized program of repayment is designed and based on the recipient's resources to absorb the initial allotment when feasible. The fund may cover the cost of prescriptions, medical/surgical supplies, eyeglasses, emergency shelter, utilities, or other necessary items. The primary outcome would be for the family to manage without further emergency assistance.
For more information contact: Ms. Cindy Gardiner, WRHS, 823 Main Street, Hope Valley, RI 02832-1915.
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Does your parish have an important event approaching? Do you want to let everyone in the diocese know?
NEXT DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Tuesday, July 15th - 2008.
Please use the following format for submitting events to eRISEN:
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