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Good morning!
Here are this weeks event announcements. Thank you all for your prayers during the Bishop and Tom's time in the Sudan. Their return to us was delayed due to unreliable transportation, but they have arrived home safely!
Blessings,
Ruth Meteer Communications Officer
Note: Submission deadline for the next eRISEN is Tuesday, January 27th.
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FROM THE DIOCESAN HOUSE |
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Bishop Wolf's Trip to the Sudan Debriefing
When: Sunday, January 18, 2009, 4:00pm
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 1336 Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford, RI.
Information: All are welcome to come and hear about Bishop Wolf and her husband Tom Bair's trip to Ezo, our new companion diocese in the Sudan! Traditional foods will follow the presentation
*** Safe Church/Healthy Church Practices Training
When: Mondays February 2 and 9 at 6:00pm- 9:30pm Where: St. John's 191 County Road Barrington, RI
Information: Please send the $8.00 registration fee to Safe Church/Healthy Church Practices Training, Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, 275 North Main Street Providence, RI 02903.
Contact: Call (401)-274-4500 ext. 111 to register. Contact Gloria Williams or Mary Ann Kolakowski at (401)-274-4500 with questions.
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Companion Diocese Committee Meeting
When: February 11, 2009 6:30 pm
Where: Annex Meeting Room Diocesan House
Information: WHO should attend? LARI( Louisiana and Rhode Island team) and those interested in forming a new team for the Diocese of Ezo, Sudan
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Fear Factor Seminar for Clergy and Wardens
When: Friday February 6th 6:00-9:00pm
Where: The Cathedral of St. John
Information: For All Clergy and Wardens. Sponsored by the Canons of Province one. This seminar faces the biology and spirituality of fear in the context of an economic downturn. Come answer all your questions, and take all the materials presented at the seminar home to your parish.
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Godly Play Intro and Refresher Training
When: February 21, 2009 9:30-4:00
Where: Church of the Ascension, Cranston
Information: More Details to Follow
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Diocesan Youth "30 Hour Famine"
When: February 28 -March1
Where: TBD
Contact: Becky Gettel becky_stjbar@att.net or 245-4065, Or Mary Ann Kolakowski at maryann@episcopalri.org or 274-4500 ext. 247
ECC RETREATS & CAMP
Wilderness Survival Skills
May 29-31, 2009
Registration Deadline May 19th 2009
Grades 8-12 or ages 13-18
With Harold Guise. spend the weekend exploring the wilds of ECC while learning how to survive in the woods. Cost: $85 (scholarships available)
Summer Program Dates:
June 28-July 4 Music and Creative Arts Camp
July 5-10 Teen Camp
July 12-17 Older Boys Camp
July 19-24 Older Girls Camp
July 26-Aug 1 Musical Theatre Week
Aug. 3-7 Younger Childrens Camp
Aug. 9-14 Summers End/Conference
To register or for more detailed information please call Barbara Sidla, ECC registrar and office manager, at (401) 568-4055.
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The Cathedral of St John
Music
January 18, 2009 St John's Choirmaster and Organist Brink Bush will be performing a 30 minute recital for Evensong at Church of the Advent, Boston.
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Job Search Workshops with Mark Warter
Starting Tuesday January 27th Deacon Mark warter at the Cathedral of St John will be offering three 90 minute workshops that may provide you or someone you know with some of the skills to help with a career transition
Tuesday January 27th 6:30pm: Telling your Story Evaluating your strengths and weaknesses, and communicating them
Tuesday February 10th 6:30pm: Getting the Interview
Prospecting, networking, and converting leads
Tuesday February 17th 6:30pm: Interviewing skills
For the Braveheart and faint of heart
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Diversity Celebrations
The Cathedral of St John, in collaboration with the Social Justice Ministry Committee of the Diocese, will be celebrating a Year of Diversity - from the standpoint of both Cathedral and Diocese. The first events will be held during February, which is Black History Month. Future celebrations will spotlight the Hispanic, LIberian/Nigerian, and Native American people of our church. The first of these events is listed below. Keep an eye out for further announcements!
NAACP 100th Anniversary Service
When: Sunday, February 15th 10:30am
Where: The Cathedral of St John 271 North Main Street, 02903
Information: Cliff Montiero, The head of the Rhode Island NAACP, will speak at the Cathedral's 10:30am service in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the NAACP in February.
"Traces of the Trade" Film Showing
When: Saturday February 21 10am-3pm
Where: Synod Hall, The Cathedral of St John 271 North Main Street, 02903
Information: In honor of Black History Month, St John's will be showing the documentary "Traces of the Trade" followed by discussion, a luncheon, and keynote speaker Keith Stokes. Contact: Dean Harry Krauss at the Cathedral (401)-331-4622 or Deacon Ricky Brightman, Social Justice Chair, at dlbrightman@aol.com.
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Saint Stephen's Annual Solemn Mass & National Meeting of the American branch of the Society of King Charles the Martyr
When: Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 11:00am
Where: St. Stephen's, 114 George Street, Providence, Rhode Island
Information: Guest Preacher: The Rev'd F. Washington Jarvis, Associate Priest, All Saints Ashmont. Music of Byrd, Parsons and Victoria. A luncheon follows in our Great Hall. If you would like to attend the luncheon, please make your check for $15 payable to S. Stephen's (SKMC in the memo portion) and send to the parish office no later than January 20th. All are welcome and invited to attend.
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Diocese of Rhode Island Altar Guild Meeting
When: March 28th at 9:00pm
Where: The Cathedral of St. John
This gathering is for altar guild members and their parish directors. The bishop will be celebrant at a special Eucharist, followed by a presentation by Provincial Altar Guild President ( Province I) Nancy Feid of North Attleboro. MA, and a coffee hour. There will be some exhibits and displays as well as informational materials available.
Contact: For more information e-mail Shelley Dzieidzic at REVDMA@aol.com |
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OF INTEREST TO ALL
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches
100 Niantic Avenue Providence, RI 02907 Phone: 401-461-5558 E-mail: danderson@councilofchurchesri.org Web www.councilofchurchesri.org
COUNCIL CALENDAR
January 2009
Civil Rights Roundtable's 11th Annual
Celebration of Martin Luther King's Birthday
Thursday January 15th, 5:00-7:00pm
You are invited to the 11th Anniversary Civil Rights Roundtable's Celebration of the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, at the Providence Black Repertory Theater, 276 Westminster Street, Providence. The event is free.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast
Monday January 19th, 7:00am
The Twenty-fifth Annual Martin Luther king Jr. Scholarship Breakfast will be held at Rhodes On the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI. The Council of Churches has advance tickets available for sale.
Contact (401)-461 5558 for ticket sales
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Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration
Monday January 19th at 4:00pm
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission - is sponsoring the celebration of Dr. King's birthday. This celebration is to be held at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 475 Cranston Street.
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National Day of Service
January 19th 2009
Lutheran Social Services of New England will provide volunteer opportunities for the National Day of Service, January 19, 2009, in all six New England states. These projects will impact a variety of people in need in several settings: older adults, families seeking economic opportunity, people with developmental disabilities, families effected by disasters, mental illness, newly arrived refugees, and youth at risk. In Rhode Island Lutheran Disaster Response of New England, in coordination with other non-profit emergency services, will be inviting volunteers to collect essential goods and materials for use by those impacted by any natural disaster - flood, fire, winter storms, etc. If you or anyone you know is interested in donating or learning more, please call this number 1-866-537-1379.
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Week of Christian United Service
Jan 25, 3:00 PM-
Week of Christian United Service, St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, 596 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02886
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St. Margaret's Convent
17 Highland Park Street Boston, MA 02119-1436 phone: 617-445-8961 Email: resbostonssm@yahoo.comwww.ssmbos.com EVENTS CALENDAR
Saturday, March 14: A Lenten Day of Prayer, led by Sr. Emily Louise, SSM, from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The theme of this retreat will be, "Do you hear God's questions?" and will feature the Gospel of Mark and the writings of Julian of Norwich. Coffee and pastries will be available in the Refectory at 9:00 am. Luncheon is included. Suggested donation: $35. Saturday,
March 28: "Into Great Silence" - lenten film and discussion 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This program is an opportunity to view and discuss the film "Into Great Silence." Director Philip Groning waited 16 years for permission to film the Carthusians, a strict order of monks founded in 1084. For all its austerity, this film is an exquisitely beautiful work of art which immerses viewers into the world of the monastery. Additional information will be provided to those who RSVP. Overnight accommodations are available. Suggested donation for luncheon and coffee breaks $35.
Contact Info: Reservations Desk 617-445-8961 x127 www.ssmbos.com reservations@ssmbos.com
Additional Info: www.ssmbos.com/events
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
PRAY DAILY. For our sisters and brothers in their situations of adversity, misfortune, poverty, despair, or loss. In this "season of giving", prayerfully consider how richly God has blessed you, and ask Jesus to lead your heart to a joyful and generous response.
GIVE GENEROUSLY. Mail your gift or pledge today! You can also call Episcopal Charities with your credit card number. (Online giving is temporarily unavailable. We'll be back online soon!). Give for yourself or in honor of someone special. We will let the person know you are thinking of them.
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BE JOYFUL AND THANKFUL! Praise God for the healing work and ministries of Charities, and for His blessings, miracles, and love, which shine through 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.
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