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AUGUST 13th, 2008
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Greetings!
Good afternoon!
I am getting ready to visit ECC for the next two days. I will be taking photos and spending time with my husband (Alan Gates) who is the chaplain for this last week of summer camp. I am always overwhelmed with how wonderful the kids / teens who go to ECC camps are. Every time I hear something negative about "kids these days" or hear statistics on the news about teens, I think about the groups I have met through ECC. They are smart, far savvier than I ever was at their age, they have a great (twisted) sense of humor and still manage to be wholesome. Not a word associated with teens very often! ECC is a family and a community as well as a place and a resource. It is a place filled with spirit and is a treasure for our diocese.
If these kids are a cross section of "the future" then the future of RI is in good hands!
Lambeth Translated:
[Episcopal News Service] Bulletin inserts for August 17 and August 24 contain reports on the work of the Lambeth Conference. The first insert includes statements made at the end of the conference by Archbishop of
Canterbury Rowan Williams and Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori. The second insert outlines the work of the conference, with comments from
attending bishops. Bulletin inserts can be found Here
Peace,
Jessica Gates
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FROM THE DIOCESAN HOUSE |
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CONGRAGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT / TRANSITIONS / DEPLOYMENT:
The IRS has increased the mileage reimbursement rate to .585 as of July 1, 2008.
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RESOURCE CENTER:
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.
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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
If you have any questions, please visit our website at www.stlukes.org or call us at 885-4116
### The Grace Church Choir will sing Coral Evensong by candlelight on Sunday, September 28th 2008, at 5:00 p.m. Parking is free and refreshments will follow. For further information, please contact 401-331-3225. Our website is www.gracechurchprovidence.org.
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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. ### Chief Operating Officer
The Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence seeks COO with
demonstrated leadership and administrative skills and experience in budgeting
and management to supervise staff and develop internal systems. Letter and resume by August 25, 2008 to:
ISPN / David Karoff, 5 Thurston Street, Providence, RI 02907 or dkaroff@gmail.com.
For more information: http://www.nonviolenceinstitute.org/2008/08/
now-hiring-chief-operating-officer.html.
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OF INTEREST |
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AN INVITATION TO EXPLORE
OCTOBER 10-12, 2008
The Sisters of St. Margaret will be offering a weekend for inquirers to come and experience our life and work. It will be a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about the religious life to come and be our guest, to explore what our life is really like and to be able to ask questions, to visit with the sisters, and to see us "in action"- at work, at play, in prayer and in worship. If you are a single woman, lay or ordained, looking for a community in which to live out your faith in an atmosphere of prayer and community, and are between the ages of 21 and 45, we invite you to join us for this fun and informative event. The weekend is offered at no cost and includes room and board. Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the convent. Space is limited, so apply now. For more information and an application, visit our website at www.ssmbos.com, or email us at vocations@ssmbos.com or call us at 617-445-8961. We look forward to meeting you!! Society of St. Margaret17 Highland Park StreetBoston, MA 02119-1436 617-445-8961 (phone) ###
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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