eRISEN
Your Event & Calendar Newsletter
September 3rd, 2008
| |
St. Mary's Portsmouth
A Light in the Night
|
visit website for tickets and info
|
|
FACEBOOK GOUP: RI TAIZE
 |
| Was this a forward from a friend? Join eRISEN!
|
|
Supply Clergy List
|
SUPPLY CLERGY
|
|
|
Greetings!
Good afternoon!
We are saying farewell to summer (it was a very pleasant summer) and hello the seasonal build-up of programs and other excitement that comes with Autumn in the Episcopal Church. Quiet church summers may not be unique to Rhode Island but I have certainly not encountered them in my travels elsewhere. My clergy friends from out of state think it is strange that many services dip down to one and even many choirs rest their vocal chords. This is just the way things are done! The new season always seems filled with potential for growth and outreach as people return to the pews and shed their vacaction schedules.
I would love to see all churches with a giant "Welcome Home" banner in their front lawn. A layered meaning but seasonally appropriate? Hmm?
Speaking of growth and outreach, how about a challenge for the kickoff season? Stretch. Volunteer. Encourage others to do the same. Want a program at your church? Then help get it started. Want new faces? Bring them. Recognize a challenge and find a Christian solution!
RISEN Magazine's annual Convention Issue will be out a few weeks prior to our Convention.
Be sure to see the big ad for the Pumpkin Junction at St. John's at the end of eRISEN.
Peace,
Jessica Gates
Diocesan Communications
Editor of RISEN, eRISEN & Blog
|
|
|
FROM THE DIOCESAN HOUSE |
|
## CONVENTION ##
The 218th Diocesan Convention will be a one-day event,
Saturday, October 25th at the Marriott Hotel in Providence!
Remember, if you and/or your deanery are planning on submitting a Resolution or if you would like to run for an Office in the Diocese, these forms MUST BE SUBMITTED
ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 25TH!!
The Deadline to submit proposed changes to the Cosntitution and Canons of the Diocese is SEPTEMBER 10th!!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me at 274-4500 ext 240
or email.
If you are a Delegate and will not be able to attend Convention, it is your responbility to forward
info to your Alternate! .
## CLERGY UPDATES ##
The Rev. Christopher Pappas, new rector of Christ Church in Westerly, and his wife (the Rev. Elizabeth) and family are settling in their new home in Westerly.
The Rev. R. Casey Shobe has been called as Rector of St. Peter's by-the-Sea, Narragansett, and will be in place in early September.
The Rev. Melody Shobe has been called as Assistant to Christ Church in Lincoln beginning in early September. The Shobes will reside in Cranston.
The Rev. Richard Shippee has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of St. Mark's Church in Riverside effective September 1st.
The Rev. Elizabeth Sherman has been appointed Priest-inCharge at St. David's on-the-Hill in Cranston effective October 1st.
.
## RESOURCE CENTER / CHRISTIAN FORMATION ##
Journey to Adulthood- J2A has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 1st
from 6:00 to 9:00pm (light supper included) at St. James in Woonsocket.
The cost is $8.00 per person. Please call MaryAnn in the Resource
Center at 274-4500 ext 247 or the registration line ext 111 to register!
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 Fall Schedule:
Saturday, September 20th
9:00am to 4:00pm (lunch included)
St. James', Woonsocket
Tuesday, October 21st
Full Day: 9:00am to 4:00pm (lunch included)
Cathedral of St. John, Providence
Two Wednesday Evenings: November 12th and 19th
6:00pm to 9:30pm
Place to be Announced Soon
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!
## 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.
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.
Episcopal Church Women's Reteat on Celtic Spirit and Christian Community
Episcopal Conference Center, Pascoag, R.I.
Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18, 2008
Led by The Rev. John Gregory Prior, D. Min.
FEE --- $110.00. A $35.00 registration deposit is due by September 30, 2008 and balance is due on arrival. Checks made out to ECW, Diocese of R.I. Scholarships are available.
CONTACT --- Anna Gray at 401-635-2041 or Linda Guest at 401-781-3538, email lindaeguest@verizon.net.
## CONFIRMATIONS ##
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.
|
| ECC - EVENING UNDER THE STARS |
|
|
|
AROUND THE DIOCESE |
|
Fall Events at Christ Church, 7 Elm St., Westerly, RI 02891 401-596-0197
Sunday, September 14 at 6:00 pm - Preparation for Confirmation: Dinner for parents and 10th grade students about Confirmation classes. Any 10th grader who is Baptised is welcome to participate in these classes as a way to learn about being an Episcopalian and being Confirmed in the Episcopal Church. Classes are held every other Sunday from 4 - 6 pm.
The Politics of Food , Sunday, September 21 at 7:00 pm - A public forum and discussion, presented by the Peace & Justice Group of Christ Church. Presentations by Anne Scheibner of St. Francis House, New London, CT; Paul Jakoboski of United Way Food Center, New London, CT; and Tammy Collier, member of the Weston A. Price Foundation. Discussion will follow. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday & Sunday, September 27 & 28, 3:00 - 5:00 pm in the Church and in the Parish Hall -
"Windows and Wine" Meet restoration specialist Bill Dodds, and hear about the ongoing stained glass window restoration being done at Christ Church. Following the presentation in the Church, there will be a wine and cheese reception in the Parish Hall for people to meet and talk with Mr. Dodds. Ways to help support the restoration process of these community treasures will be presented during the reception. Everyone is welcome.
The Arts Commission of Christ Church will present two events:
Organ Recital Sunday, October 5 at 4:00 pm, Dr. Robert Bates, Associate Professor of Organ at the University of Houston, will give an organ recital on the C. B. Fisk organ at Christ Church.
Lecture Sunday, October 26 at 4:00 pm, there will be a lecture by The Very Rev. Joseph H. Britton, Dean of the Berkeley Divinity School at Yale and Associate Dean for Anglican Studies of the Yale Divinity School.
As always, Arts Commission events are free of charge and open to the public. Receptions in the Parish Hall follow both events. All are welcome.
Craft Fair Sunday, October 25 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Christ Church Parish Hall Everyone is welcome!
###
St. James Episcopal Church will kickoff Church School on Sunday September 7th and 14th. Church School classes are held at 10:30 following the 9:30 service. Saint James Church School welcomes all young people who are interested in learning more about God and in helping others. For information about our classes please call (401) 762-2222. St James is located at 24 Hamlet Avenue in Woonsocket.
###
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.
|
|
OF INTEREST TO ALL
|
|
Altar Guild Workshop
Saturday, September 13, 2008
9 a.m. - noon
St. Barnabas Church, Warwick, will host an Altar Guild Workshop open to all Altar Guild Members throughout the Diocese. Ms. Shelley Dzeidzic, Diocesan Altar Guild Directress, will lead an informative and open discussion about the special work we all do as Altar Guild Members in our respective churches and parishes. This is an opportunity to come together to share ideas and seek answers about this important ministry. Shelley has a vast knowledge of liturgical customs and textile care. She will gladly respond to questions about the many aspects of Altar Guild duties such as proper care of vestments and linens, new cleaning products, altar flowers and any other questions you may have about ways to enhance your worship space. If you have an item of particular interest to share in a "show and tell" manner, please bring it along! Refreshments will be served. Parking available in the adjoining Warwick City Hall parking lot in the rear of the church. Please contact Joan Schofield, St. Barnabas Altar Guild Directress at joan.schofield@gmail.com or 401-738-5639 for information and reservations. St. Barnabas Church 3257 Post Rd. Warwick, RI 02886 www.stbarnabaswarwick.org ###
Course: Human Nature and Christian Tradition: Is There a Problem?
Instructor: Flora A. Keshgegian
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Brown University, Continuing Studies
What does it mean to be human? Are human beings fundamentally good or evil? Why do people suffer? Do they have free will? Is death inevitable? What is the role and purpose of human sexuality? From its earliest centuries, Christianity has turned to the biblical story of creation and fall, as contained in the book of Genesis, to answer such questions. Christian interpretations of the Genesis narrative have shaped beliefs and practices about sexuality and marriage, suffering and death, freedom and necessity for centuries. This course will explore the Genesis story in the context of such interpretations in order to open up questions about freedom, sexuality, suffering and human nature.
Fee: $150.00
To register, go to http://brown.edu/scs/adult/continuingstudies
###
AN INVITATION TO EXPLOREOCTOBER 10-12, 2008 ###
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
###
|
GLOBAL AIDS INTERFAITH ALLIANCE
|
|
The Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance (www.thegaia.org) partners with religious organizations in resource-poor countries for community based HIV prevention and care. Its current emphasis is on the sub-Saharan country of Malawi, one of the poorest and most infected areas in the world. I recently joined the GAIA staff to help with congregational relationships on the East Coast to raise funds for this work and to implement the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) with sustainable projects.
In a recent trip to Malawi I had an incredible experience witnessing the level of poverty and illness and observing the good work that GAIA is doing. GAIA has a wonderful Malawian staff that coordinates efforts in many of the rural villages. GAIA will soon move into the most southern region of the country which is far removed from medical care, transportation, and other support services. Nutrition and clean water, as well as health care, are major issues.
I am available to preach and/or present a power-point presentation about this work. If your congregation is supporting the UN MDGs and the alleviation of HIV/AIDS, or is interested in doing so, I invite you to contact me for a time when we can discuss this important issue.
--
The Rev. Dr. David A. Ames
Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance (GAIA)
Congregational Relations Officer
130 Slater Ave.
Providence, RI 02906
Tel.: 401-751-0175
Cell: 401-578-0961
Fax: 401-751-0238
Email: daames@cox.net
Web: www.thegaia.org
|
2008 EPISCOPAL CHARITIES UPDATE
|
|
We thank all our dedicated volunteers for all the work they have done in their parishes to raise awareness of the many critical needs in food, shelter, crisis, counseling, children, the poor, and elderly and health that cross our state -- and for their efforts to help raise funds to meet those needs and provide 'bridges of hope' to thousands. Congratulations to our donors for their support and commitment to helping so many of our neighbors who live is such fragile situations.
The Campaign Update:
As of September 3, 2008, pledges total $407,493 - 81% of our $500,000 goal.
Individual contact challenge is at 60%. Our goal is to contact every household in every parish.
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.
YOUR EPISCOPAL CHARITIES DOLLARS AT WORK
Since 1973, the non-profit Interfaith Counseling Center (ICC) has served thousands of individuals through their offices in Providence and satellites in other parts of the state. Their clinical focus is psychological care, using a faith-sensitive perspective, for clients facing life crises and difficult transitions. In addition to individual and couples counseling, they provide specialized training and consultation to clergy and faith communities, including a variety of ongoing workshops. Last year, ICC became a fully accredited member of the Denver-based Samaritan Institute one of the largest providers of faith-sensitive outpatient counseling in the United States, with over 100 carefully selected and credentialed centers.
In Rhode Island, the homeless situation is an area of concern they continue to address. They are currently working with Access Rhode Island designed to serve people experiencing chronic homelessness who also have a diagnosis of mental illness and/or substance abuse. They are also working with Amos House and Youth in Action to identify those individuals in need of services who are unable to pay for them. They plan on providing mental health services to those individuals as well as other underserved persons through the funds provided by Episcopal Charities.
The ICC provides short term counseling of up to ten sessions for fifteen low-income individuals, who either lack health insurance entirely or whose health insurance does not cover therapy. Clients receive counseling for issues such as family strife, relationships, despair and hopelessness, depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, job loss, and crises.
Individuals are referred through an established clergy network which consists of the R.I. State Counsel of Churches and the R.I. Interfaith Coalition as well as local agencies.
For more information, please contact: The Rev. Dr. Donald Anderson, 225 Chapman Street, Suite 303, Providence, RI, 02905.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Does your parish have an important event approaching? Do you want to let everyone in the diocese know?
NEXT DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Tuesday, September 16th - 2008.
Please use the following format for submitting events to eRISEN:
· Title: name of event / program / workshop
· When: date & time
· Where: location and directions if necessary
· Additional Info: a brief description of the event
· Contact: phone, email, website address
Avoid excessive formatting, attachments (or use of MS Publisher) as all information must be converted to html by the editor.
As eRISEN has grown, the number of requests for publication has increased. This means submitted information will need to be concise or will be edited to be concise. Event information that does not use the above guidelines may be returned to the sender for clarification.
An attempt is made to publish all events submitted. On occasion this is not possible due to timing, size, editing requirements, relevance or space. We reserve the right to edit content as necessary.
Please contact the editor at RISEN@episcopalri.org if you have any questions.
When submitting articles or events for the print magazine - RISEN - please put RISEN in the subject line of your email.
To Sponsor / Advertise in this eNewsletter or in RISEN, please contact risen@episcopalri.org and put Advertising in your subject line.
|
|
|
