eRISEN
Your Event & Calendar Newsletter
October 15th, 2008
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Diocesan Altar Guild
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New Website:
http://rhodeislandaltars.com/
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Commission on Ministry
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The Commission on Ministry has updated its web page to include the very latest that you need to know about Discernment for Lay or ordained ministry and ministry processes for ordination.
For a direct link to the COM web page, please click here.
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CELEBRATION OF NEW MINISTRY
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The Wardens, Vestry and Congregation of
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Cordially invite you to attend
The Celebration of a New Ministry
at which
The Right Reverend Geralyn Wolf
Bishop of Rhode Island
will institute
The Rev. Alan K. Gates
as Rector of
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Sunday, the nineteenth day of October,
Two thousand eight,
at four o'clock in the afternoon.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
1956 Main Road
Tiverton, Rhode Island
Your prayers and presence are requested.
Reception following
Clergy: white stoles
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An Ounce of Prevention
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Grace Church Health Ministry, downtown Providence, is collaborating with Beneficent Congregational Church, at 300 Weybosset Street, in the Beneficent Annual Health Fair.
Saturday, October 25th,
10 - 2 p.m. Flu shots will be available.
Bring all your medicines with you in a bag and a pharmacist will be available to review the medications with you
For information, call Anne McCarthy, at Grace Church 331-3225.
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Time for Hope
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Looking for hope in this troubled world?
Come to a book reading and signing:
Time for Hope: Practices for Living in Today's World
by Flora A. Keshgegian
Thursday, November 6, 7 p.m.
Brown University, MacMillan Hall 115, 167 Thayer Street
The Rev. Dr. Flora A. Keshgegian will read from her award winning book, Time for Hope, about what it means to be hopeful in the world today. Copies of her other recent book, God Reflected: Metaphors for Life, will also be available for purchase and signing. For further information, contact her at 228-6443 or
florak@earthlink.net
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Scrabble for J2A!
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First Ever (we think)
Diocesan Wide
Scrabble Tournament!
Sunday, November 16
2 - 4 pm
St. Paul's Church
50 Park Place
Pawtucket
728-4300/ www.stpaulspawtucket.org
$10 adults/ $5 children under 10 and seniors
or $25 per family
Prizes and bragging rights for the winners!
A fund-raiser for
Journey to Adulthood
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ECW ANNUAL MEETING
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The Episcopal Church Women will hold their Annual Meeting at Holy Trinity Church (1956 Main Road) in Tiverton, RI, on
Saturday, November 8
beginning at 10 AM.
All women in the Diocese and guests are invited to come to take part in this special time together. The business meeting and election of officers will be followed by the Eucharist and lunch.
We will have a presentation from Sister Grace of the Sisters of St. Margaret of Boston, MA.
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FACEBOOK GOUP: RI TAIZE
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Greetings!
Good afternoon!
The 218th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island is Saturday, October 25th!"Friendship Rising" The Providence Marriott 1 Orms Street - Providence
7:00 am: Registration Continental breakfast compliments of the
Episcopal Church Women. 8:30 am: Holy Eucharist Our Guest Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Charles E. Jenkins, Bishop, Diocese of Louisiana 9:45 am: Call to Order More info below. This issue of eRISEN is packed with great info on programs and events - be sure to take a look at the left sidebar for everything from a book signing to a scrabble tournament! Also, don't miss the upcoming U2Charist announcement below.
Submission deadline for the next eRISEN is MONDAY (note the change) October 27th. eRISEN will come out on Tuesday the 28th that week only.
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!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call Debbie Smith at 274-4500 ext 240.
Anyone wishing to order a Boxed Lunch should send in their reservation with payment on or before October 17th.
If you are a Delegate and will not be able to attend Convention, it is your responbility to forward
info to your Alternate!
COMMISSION ON MINISTRY
Offering 2008-2009 Discernment Program
Are you hearing a call to ministry?
Once again, the Commission on Ministry is happy to come to you with our Discernment Program for the coming year. This is a wonderful opportunity for adult members of the Body of Christ in Rhode Island to reflect and grow in their faith. It is also the first step in the process leading to ordination for the diaconate and the priesthood.
The program is very similar to the one offered last year. As a result of feedback we received from last year's participants, we are including a presentation on lay ministry, in addition to the presentations on the diaconate and priesthood.
The first session is an Introductory Dinner that is being held at the Church of the Epiphany, 1336 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, on Thursday, November 13th at 6:00 PM. All clergy have information on the program, so please speak with your parish clergy if you are interested.
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RESOURCE CENTER / CHRISTIAN FORMATION
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:
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.
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.
DIOCESAN ALTAR GUILD
Altar Guild Flower Workshop
Saturday November 15, 2008
9:00 am-noon
Church of the Epiphany
Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI
Shelley Dzeidzic, Diocesan Altar Guild Directress, will lead a flower workshop which will feature a lecture with slides and exhibits, a demo floral piece, and display as well as questions and comments. Ms Dzeidzic will also discuss theme, budget, ordering resources, basic mechanics for arrangements, new places to decorate, the RI fire code as it relates to fresh plant materials, and maintaining the display through Epiphany. Our Diocesan Altar Guild Directress is a wealth of knowledge. Her programs are always interesting and entertaining. If you would like to attend please contact Susan Bergstrand at
sbergstra@comcast.net to make your reservation..
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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U2Charist
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AROUND THE DIOCESE |
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Grace Church Contemplative Eucharist
Wednesdays at 6.30 p.m.
Grace Church is located at Westminster & Mathewson Streets. Call 401-331-3225 for information. Our website is www.gracechurchprovidence.org
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Craft Show
The Church of the Transfiguration, 1665 Broad Street, Cranston, RI will be holding their 4th Annual Craft show on Saturday, October 18th from 9am - 4pm. You'll find local crafters, a bake table, food and much, much more.
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All Saints' in Warwick RI is turning 120 years old! There will be a service on Sat.October 18th @5:00pm, dinner to follow. Tickets are on sale now, please call Susan at 215-7898 for details
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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###Grace Church Choir Sunday, October 19th 5 p.m. The Grace Church Choir will sing Choral Evensong on 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###Fall Events at Christ Church, 7 Elm St., Westerly, RI 02891 401-596-0197The Arts Commission of Christ Church presents: 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
events. All are welcome. Craft Fair Sunday, October 25 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Christ Church Parish Hall Everyone is welcome! ###St. James, Woonsocket presents: Organ Concert - "Toccatas, Tricks and Treats"Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Don a costume and join us as Mark Engelhardt of Grace Episcopal Church, Salem, MA opens this year's concert series playing music of Bach, Gigout, Boellmann, and Widor to set the mood for Halloween. There will be an exciting combination of toccatas in minor and major keys, familiar favorites, and some treats as well! A Halloween party will follow in the parish hall. A free will offering is requested to help fund the concert series. Mr. Engelhardt has played at churches in Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, New York, and abroad. He was the Organist and Director of Music at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston for 16 years and was also heard on WCRB, 102.5 as part of the American Guild of Organists Sunday morning broadcasts. For more information, please contact shirleyayers@cox.net.
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Grace Church Choir
Sunday, November 9th
5 p.m.
The Grace Church Choir will sing Choral Evensong on 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
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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
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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Holy Trinity Christmas Craft Fair
Save the Date!
When: Saturday, December 6th from 9am to 4pm
Where: Holy Trinity, 1956 Main Road, Tiverton RI
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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. KeshgegianWednesday, October 22, 2008 - Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 7:00pm-9:00pmBrown University, Continuing StudiesWhat 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: $150.00To register, go to
http://brown.edu/scs/adult/continuingstudies
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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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New Dollars / New Partners
for Your Sacred Place
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Congregations still needed for New Dollars/New Partners training program
New Dollars/New Partners for Your Sacred Place, presented by Partners for Sacred Places, helps congregations build leadership, research and write a realistic and compelling case statement for funders, understand proven methods for reaching out to a wider community and learn how to fund-raise effectively. The training consists of four interactive training sessions over a nine month period. In the sessions, participants from 8-15 congregations will learn with other congregations then return home to do their own planning with fellow congregants.
The La Farge Restoration Fund at Newport Congregation Church is seeking Rhode Island congregations of all faiths that have historic buildings 50 or more years old. As the lead Sponsor, the La Farge Fund is working to raise a substantial portion of the funds to pay for the training. At this time the La Farge Fund has raised half of the funds required to bring New Dollars/New Partners to Rhode Island. At this time each congregation will be asked to contribute between $1000-$1500 to help fund the training program. The contribution amount will go down as more congregations participate. The contribution amount for each congregation will depend on additional funds raised by the La Farge Fund, the number of congregations participating, and each congregation's ability to pay.
If your congregation is interested in participating please download and complete the Request for Participation Form at the Preserve Rhode Island website. Please return forms by November 1st. The more congregations that participate, the lower each congregations contribution will be. Please do not hesitate to submit the Request for Participation Form if you are concerned about your congregation's ability to pay. The La Farge Fund will work with your congregation on its contribution. The success of this training program depends on the participation of 8 to 15 congregations who will share challenges, successes, and experiences to develop solutions for your sacred places.
The Fund hopes to offer New Dollars/New Partners starting in winter 2009. For more information about this training program, send a message to Karen LaFrance, Consultant to La Farge Restoration Fund, at klaf@cox.net. Voice mail messages may be left for Karen LaFrance at 602-788-9646 (toll call) who will return calls as soon as possible. Or contact Susanna Prull at Preserve Rhode Island at 401-272-5101 or sprull@preserveri.org
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