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October 29th, 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
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church
cordially invite you to attend
The Celebration of their 125th Anniversary
held in conjunction with
The Celebration of a New Ministry
at which
The Right Reverend Geralyn Wolf
Bishop of Rhode Island
will institute
The Reverend Richard C. Shippee
as Rector of Saint Mark's Episcopal Church
Sunday, the second day of November, two thousand eight,
at four o'clock in the afternoon
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church
10 Turner Avenue
Riverside, Rhode Island
Your prayers and presence are requested.
Reception following
Clergy: white stoles
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CELEBRATION OF NEW MINISTRY
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Celebration of New Ministry
The Wardens, Vestry and Congregation of
Church of the Ascension
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 Reverend Gregory C. Lisby
as sixth Rector of
Church of the Ascension in Cranston.
Sunday, the sixteenth day of November,
Two thousand eight,
at four o'clock in the afternoon.
Church of the Ascension
390 Pontiac Ave
Cranston, Rhode Island 02910
www.ascensioncranston.org
Your prayers and presence are requested.
Reception following
Clergy: white stoles
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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'
Please call the church (728-4300) or
email to reserve a spot or table
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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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Good afternoon!
There are TWO Celebrations of New Ministry coming up in November (see the sidebar for details). Be sure to get out and support Richard Shippee and Greg Lisby in their ministry.
There are also many holiday bazaars to browse. I can't think of a better way to spend a weekend! If yours is not listed, send it to risen@episcopalri.org.
And check out the Scrabble Tournament (also in the sidebar)!
Submission deadlines for November's eRISEN are Tuesday the 11th and Tuesday the 25th.
Peace,
Jessica Gates
Diocesan Communications
Editor of RISEN, eRISEN & Blog
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FROM THE DIOCESAN HOUSE |
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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:
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
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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AROUND THE DIOCESE |
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All Souls Requiem - S. StephensMonday, 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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All Soul Service - St. Mark's. Riverside
When: Monday, Nov.3rd at 7:00 PM.
Where: Held at St. Mark's Church, 10 Turner Ave. Riverside, RI.
Info: Held with St. Matthew's in Barrington and St. Mary's in East Providence. We will light a candle for any parishioners who have passed away with in the last year.
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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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Saint John's (Ashton) Harvest Bazaar
When: Saturday, November 15, 10 am - 4 pm
Where: St. John's Parish Center, 1509 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI
Info: Annie B's Farm, Mary Kay, Sue's Crafts & Florals, Puppy Luv, Tupperware, Wildtree Herbs, Home and Garden Party, Panache Creations, Chappy Girls, Cathrin's Paintings, The Body Shop, Mia Bello's Candles, Madam Gigi Beauty Parties (hair braiding, face painting, tattoos), Tastefully Simple, Sassy Crafters (crochet items), Deb Beanland Beaded Jewelry, handmade pocketbooks, totes and memory quilts, and baked items, Recycling Rocks. Also theme baskets, raffles, Grandma's Attic, activities for the kids, and more.
Contact: Annie Birman (401) 333-3251, akdab@aol.com
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Holiday Bazaar - St. Mark's, Riverside
When: November 22, 2008, 10 am - 2pm.
Where: St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 10 Turner Ave, Riverside
Info:
St. Mark's Holiday Bazaar will offer Homemade Gifts, Crafts, Theme
Baskets, Candy &Nuts, Baked Goods, Preserves, and "2nd hand
treasures" for sale. Lunch will also be available for sale.
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St. Barnabas Church - Christmas Bazaar
When: Saturday, November 22, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: 3257 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886
Info: Religious Items, Beautiful Handmade Crafts and Holiday Decorations, Scrumptious Baked Goods (including Thanksgiving Pies!), Gifts-to-Go, Raffle Items and Theme Baskets, Penny Social, White Elephant and a Fabulous Homemade Lunch served in our "Holiday Cafe!"
www.StBarnabasWarwick.org or 401.737.4141
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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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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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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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Evensong at St. Luke's East Greenwich
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Evensong Tradition Continues at St. Luke's East Greenwich
Experience Evensong at St Luke's Episcopal Church Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 5pm. Led by St. Luke's Canterbury and St. Cecilia Choirs, the service will feature guest cantor Rev. Gregory Lisby from Church of the Ascension in Cranston. Sung evening prayer will be officiated by the Rev. Craig Burlington, with music direction by Priscilla Adams Rigg. Located at Peirce and Church Streets, East Greenwich, St. Luke's is handicapped accessible and ample parking is available.
Evensong, a combination of the monastic liturgies of Vespers and Compline, was created by Archbishop Cranmer (1489-1559) in England. The liturgy celebrates the incarnation of Jesus (Christ becoming human). Framed within traditional Jewish Psalms are the Magnificat - Song of Mary, and the Nunc Dimittis - Song of Simeon. The service at St. Luke's will be sung in English.
St. Luke's Music program is an artistic gem of the West Bay, comprised of three vocal choruses, handbell choir and chime choirs, and instrumentalists. The music department involves 78 professional and amateur musicians from ages 3 through 80. Associated with the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM), based in Salisbury, England, it is considered a model among U.S. Episcopal churches in the musical and liturgical education of children and adults. We invite musicians at all proficiency levels to join us, and welcome all who love sacred music traditions to come, listen, and share the joy of musical worship.
For more information contact St. Luke's at 401-884-4116, or www.stlukeseg.org.
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