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September 17th, 2008
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Diocesan Altar Guild
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The Diocesan Altar Guild online website is now up at http://rhodeislandaltars.com/ I hope it will be a resource for parish guilds in the states. An new post is added daily on a variety of topics from removing wax from lines to prayers and workshops for Altar Guild members. The most recent 3 hour workshop was held Sept 13th at St. Barnabas in Warwick and hosted th  e guilds from Church of the Ascension, Saint David's on the Hill and St Barnabas. Plans are in the works for a flower -arranging for Christmas workshop as well as for a bus trip around the Diocese to visit other parishes to view stained glass, sacristies and vestments as the first field trip for the Altar Guild enrichment program.
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FACEBOOK GOUP: RI TAIZE
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EDS: Reflections on Lambeth 2008
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EDS invites you to join Professor Ian Douglas, Bishop Chilton Knudsen of Maine, Bishop Thomas Ely of Vermont, and Bishop Gayle Harris of Massachusetts for reflections on their experience of this summer's Lambeth Conference. Facilitated by The Rev. Liz Magill, the panel will explore the impact this experience may have on dioceses, The Episcopal Church, and the Anglican Communion.
A simple reception will follow.
This event will be webcast live. Visit www.eds.edu for details.
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Greetings!
Good afternoon!
REMINDER: The deadline to submit Nominations & Resolutions for our annual convention is THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25th! Lunch reservations w/ payment must be received on or before October 17th.
Please consider submitting Nominations and/or being Nominated for the following offices:
Standing Committee:
Nominate: 1 Clergy and 1 Lay Person
Diocesan Council:
Nominate: 2 Clergy and 1 Lay Person
Commission on Finance:
Nominate: 1 Clergy and 1 Lay Person
Commission on Congregational Development:
Nominate: 1 Clergy and 1 Lay Person
Deputies to Provincial Synod:
Nominate: 1 Clergy and 1 Lay Person.
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Submission deadline for the next eRISEN is Tuesday, September 30th.
Peace,
Jessica Gates
Diocesan Communications
Editor of RISEN, eRISEN & Blog
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FROM THE DIOCESAN HOUSE |
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## 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 Debbie Smith 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!
## 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:
CANCELLED
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.
## EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN##
See announcement above regarding retreat on Celtic Spirit and Christian Community.
The annual Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women will be held on Nov. 8 at Holy Trinity in Tiverton at 10 AM. Sister Grace from the Sisters of St. Margaret in Roxbury, MA, will be our guest speaker..
## 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.
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ECC - EVENING UNDER THE STARS
www.supportecc.org
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AROUND THE DIOCESE |
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Fall Events at Christ Church, 7 Elm St., Westerly, RI 02891 401-596-0197
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!
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Solemn Evensong & Benediction for the Feast of the Dedication
Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 5:30 pm
S. Stephens - 114 George Street, Providence, Rhode Island
Music of Byrd, Parsons and Victoria. A reception follows in our Great Hall.
Contact: Cory MacLean at 421-6702, or visit our website at www.sstephens.org
Memorial Organ Recital
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 5:30 pm
S. Stephens - 114 George Street, Providence, Rhode Island
Organist/Choirmaster James Busby performs his annual recital with guests soprano Cheryl Mederios-Nancarrow singing The Black River by British composer Gavin Bryars; violinist Peter Stickel and cellist John Brumstead in Suite für Orgel, Violine und Violoncello, Op. 149.
Mr. Busby will also perform Concerto IV in F by G. F. Handel, arranged by W. T. Best. A reception follows in our Great Hall.
Contact: Cory MacLean at 421-6702, or visit our website at www.sstephens.org
Choral Evensong to celebrate the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels.
Sunday, September 28, 2008 7:00 PM
The Old Narragansett Church, Church Lane, Wickford
The Choir of St. Paul's, Wickford, Mark Steinbach, Organist and Choirmaster
Works of Blow, Palestrina and Pinkham
Information call 294-4357
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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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Music at Park Place presents REBEL in concert
When: Saturday, October 4, 8 pm
Where: St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Additional Information: REBEL performs a program entitled Invention & Innovation featuring music of J.S. Bach & J.P. Telemann for violins, violas, flutes, cello and harpsichord. REBEL is a nationally known ensemble specializing in the performance of Baroque music. Tickets for this evening of great music are $20 general admission and $10 students and are available at the door the night of the concert, and through the website and by phone.
Contact: www.musicatparkplace.com www.musicatparkplace.com, 401-72-MUSIC.
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Memorial Organ Recital
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 5:30 pm
S. Stephens - 114 George Street, Providence, Rhode Island
Organist/Choirmaster James Busby performs his annual recital with
guests soprano Cheryl Mederios-Nancarrow singing The Black River by
British composer Gavin Bryars; violinist Peter Stickel and cellist John
Brumstead in Suite für Orgel, Violine und Violoncello, Op. 149.
Mr. Busby will also perform Concerto IV in F by G. F. Handel, arranged by W. T. Best. A reception follows in our Great Hall.
Contact: Cory MacLean at 421-6702, or visit our website at www.sstephens.org
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ll Souls Requiem
Monday, November 3, 2008 at 5:30 pm
S. Stephens - 114 George Street, Providence, Rhode Island
The Schola Cantorum will sing the plainchant Missa Pro defunctis
Contact: Cory MacLean at 421-6702, or visit our website at www.sstephens.org
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Advent Lessons & Carols
Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 5:30 pm
S. Stephens - 114 George Street, Providence, Rhode Island
Annual service offering scripture readings and music for the Advent season. A reception follows in our Great Hall.
Contact: Cory MacLean at 421-6702, or visit our website at www.sstephens.org
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St Peter's by the Sea Episcopal Church (corner of Central & Caswell Sts) in Narragansett will be holding a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 9:00am to 3:00 pm in the church hall. There will be baked goods, greens, antiques, kay dee linens, american girl doll clothes, crafts, knitting, and Christmas ornaments. The St. Peter's 1st edition cookbook, highlighting member's cherished recipes, will be one of the many unique gift ideas. A delicious lunch will be available.
What an exciting way to begin the Holiday Season and what a great way to help support the wonderful work of St. Peter's by the Sea!!!
For more information contact: Mary Jane Long 741-1255 or Justine Greenwell 789-6082.
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OF INTEREST TO ALL
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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
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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
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Environmental Stewardship Task Force
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A Report from the Diocesan Environmental Stewardship Task Force
An ad-hoc task force was formed in response to a resolution, passed by unanimous voice vote at our 217th diocesan convention, calling for increased awareness and action in addressing the climate crisis caused by the increase in greenhouse gases.
The Environmental Stewardship Task Force has been meeting regularly since early 2008 in an effort to identify what we as the church can practically "do" and be true to the following statement.
"As people of God, we are called to care for God's gift of creation. People of faith are called to be moral images of God and to reflect God's divine love and justice through "keeping" the Garden (Gen. 2:15). We can strive to reduce the impacts of our energy consumption in order to fulfill the ministry to be better stewards of God's creation."
The resolution as passed by convention recommends energy audits for occupied buildings as well as corporate and personal efforts to educate and advocate for the changes that must be made. The task force has begun a survey of all parishes, missions and institutions of the diocese. The survey's intention is to discover what has already been done and what plans may be in place for the future. While we will continue to survey, this initial survey is intended to get a "feel" for where we are now. It has become clear early on that there is a lot of work to be done. It is also clear we may not have the initial survey completed before our 218th convention.
As of this writing we have completed 35 surveys. Virtually all surveys were conducted over the phone and we are keeping a detailed spreadsheet of the survey answers. We have no intention to publish the details of the survey but to use it as a guide to help focus our efforts.
Of the congregations surveyed a third have someone or a group dedicated to "greening" the parish. Half have had energy audits conducted on their buildings. Recycling of paper, plastic and glass has been identified as a problem in that cities and towns do not pick up from churches or businesses. In virtually all parishes people take recyclables home to be recycled. There is awareness that switching to florescent lights will save energy and most have, but there is a cost to switch. It is safe to say that all those contacted are aware and concerned about the environment and support conservation. Some of the ways parishes are conserving energy include: Scheduling weekly parish group meetings on one night to save heating costs; carpooling, insulating hot water heaters; installing water saver devices, installing programmable thermostats, insulating doors and windows, and replacing inefficient appliances as they wear out.
Other ways congregations are helping the environment are the use of recycled paper products, the disuse of Styrofoam cups, plastic water bottles and not using pesticides or herbicides. Many are using reusable canvas shopping bags. A few are hosting educational programs and discussion groups.
It is clear our congregations are working to become better stewards of the environment. The Environmental Stewardship Task Force will continue the survey process in order to strengthen lines of communication to and among the congregations. We have space under development on the diocesan web site and will continue to identify contact people in each congregation who we can communicate with directly. All people and ideas are welcome. Please contact Zeke Olsen, 783-4321, or Katherine Gibson, 364-6469, if you are interested in joining our efforts.
Respectfully,
(E.S.T.F.) The Environmental Stewardship Task Force
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