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Good morning!
It has been a busy few weeks in the Diocese! The Bishop and Tom gave their first presentation on their trip to the Sudan at the church of the Epiphany in Providence. If you missed the fun slide presentation and ethnic dinner, don't worry. There will be two more chances to experience it, the first of which is listed below.
In other news, we invite you to offer your congratulations to the Rev'd Susan Carpenter, who was ordained to the priesthood on Saturday the 17th of January at St. Johns, Barrington, as well as the Rev'd Casey Shobe who was installed as Rector of St Peter's-by-the-Sea in Narragansett this tuesday. Keep these two in your prayers as they enter exciting new phases of their ministry!
Blessings,
Ruth Meteer Communications Officer
Note: Submission deadline for the next eRISEN is Tuesday, February 10th.
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Safe Church/Healthy Church Practices Training
When: Monday February 2nd and 9th, 6-9:30pm Where: St. John's, 191 County Road Barrington, RI
Information: Please send your $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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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.
Contact: Ty Creason ty@episcopalri.org for more information
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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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Bishop Wolf's Trip to the Sudan Presentation
When: Sunday, February 15th, 2009 at 4:00pm
Where: St. Augustine's, 35 Lower College Rd 02881
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
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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 Contact: Mary Ann Kolakowski 274-4500 ext 247, or
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Diocesan Youth "30 Hour Famine"
When: February 28 -March1
Where: TBD
Information: More Details to follow. visit www.30hourfamine.org for general information.
Contact: Becky Gettel becky_stjbar@att.net or 245-4065, Or Mary Ann Kolakowski at maryann@episcopalri.org or 274-4500 ext. 247
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Diocese of Rhode Island Altar Guild Meeting
When: March 28th at 9:00pm Where: The Cathedral of St. John Information: 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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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
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!
"In Our Family: Portraits of All Kinds of Families"
When: Tuesday January 27th through the end of February
Where: The Cathedral of St John, Synod Hall, 271 N Main St 02903
Information: Come view the Family Diversity Project's travelling display which will be shown at the Cathedral of St John for Black history month.
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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Grace Church Choral Evensong
When: Sunday, February 1st and Sunday March 8th at 5pm
Where: Grace Church, 175 Mathewson St, Providence RI 02903 (the corner of Westminster and Mathewson)
Information: The Grace Church Choir will sing Choral Evensong and a reception will follow.
Contact: 401-331-3225 for information. Our website is www.gracechurchprovidence.org
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St Thomas Vendors Fair
When: Saturday February 28th 10-3pm
Where: St Thomas Church Parish Hall, Corner of Rt 116 & 44, Greenville RI
Information: Vendors of home party plans will be present. Products for sale will be available, samples, demos. Pampered Chef, Stampin Up, Touchstone Crystal, Princess House, Home and Garden, and many more. Lunch will be offered.
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Lenten Workshop on Centering Prayer
Be still and know that I am God: An introduction to Centering Prayer
When:Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m
Where: Grace Church, 175 Mathewson St, Providence RI 02903 (the corner of Westminster and Mathewson)
Information: Centering Prayer is a contemplative form of prayer geared toward the cultivation of interior silence or "centering." This form of prayer invites us to enter into a deeper relationship with God by being open and receptive to the presence and action of God in our lives and to the Spirit that dwells within us.During this introductory workshop, we'll learn about the tradition and method of Centering Prayer and will have opportunities for practice. Our workshop will be presented by Rebecca Barnes, a commissioned presenter with Contemplative Outreach. Ltd., an international, ecumenical spiritual network that teaches the practice of Centering Prayer. Rebecca is a member of St. Bartholomew's Church in New York City, where she serves actively as a lay minister. Six follow-up sessions - designed for ongoing learning, practice and group spiritual support - will be held on succeeding Saturdays at the church.
There is a $15 registration fee per person for the workshop. Limited scholarships are available. Please let us know by Friday, February 27, if you plan to attend.
Contact: For more information or to sign up contact Lavonne Seifert (508-779-0073; lavonne.seifert@gmail.com) or Father Rich Bardusch at the Grace Church office (401-331-3225; frrich64@aol.com).
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Wednesday Evening Dinner and Worship
St. Paul's Parish House
Main Street, Wickford
(NorthKingstown)
When:January 28
February 4, 11, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1.
Information: Join us for an evening of sharing worship, dinner, song and education we have each season on a series of Wednesdays.
The evening runs as follows:
5 pm Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers - in the Chapel
5:30 pm Dinner, provided by Gregg's Restaurant - in the Parish Hall
6:15 pm "Joyful Noises" (singing) - in the Parish Hall
6:30 pm "Breakout Groups" - see below
7:30 pm End of the Evening - Homeward Bound
This season's Breakout Group options are:
-"The Beatitudes" with Ninni Jacob
-"Yoga" with Susie Leahy
-"Financial Management" with Will Tolhurst
-"Religious Denominations In America Today" with Fr. Fred Nestrock
-"The Bible and the Daily News"
(How to shape current events rather than be shaped by them)
with Rev. Phil Tierney
All of the basic nutrients of Christian Life can be found
at St. Paul's on Wednesday evenings! Feel free to come for all or part of the evening. There will be a free will offering for dinner, and Childcare is provided.
Please reserve your spot for dinner one week before you plan to attend.
Contact: the Parish Office at (401) 295-7997.
For questions, you may call Susie Leahy (401) 295-7997
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OF INTEREST TO ALL
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New Hampshire Episcopal Diocesan Youth (NHEDY)
CONNECT & DISCONNECT:
Relationships with God, Others & Yourself
Workshop for adults who work with youth
When: Saturday, February 14, 2009 10AM to 3PM (Lunch 12-1) Where: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 354 Main Street, Hopkinton, NH 03229 This workshop for adults who work with young people (grades 6-12) features guest speaker Emily Anna Perow, Missioner for Youth & Young Adults, Diocese of Connecticut. Workshops will cover topics including prayer, hi-tech youth ministries, mission trips, stewardship, and relating to young people while taking care of yourself in the process. We will also be offering a workshop for youth at the same time that will consist of game sharing, banner making, and group discussion. Each congregation may bring up to 5 youth with them. There will be a shared communion at the end of the workshop, and we would like anyone who plays an instrument and/or sings to participate.
Registration: $10.00 for adults (includes lunch, snacks & resources) and $5 for youth (includes lunch & supplies). Deadline: February 6, 2008
Contact: Anne Plumer-Fisher @ 224-1914 x25 or aplumfish@nhepiscopal.org
Episcopal Divinity School
99 Brattle Street
Episcopal Divinity School Visiting Day
When: Thursday March 5th 2009
Information: EDS Visiting Days are intended to provide individuals who are considering a seminary education with an introduction to our program and campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The informational day includes a campus tour, presentations by faculty and students, Community Eucharist, and the opportunity to observe a class. Admissions interviews can also be scheduled during the visit for those who are considering applying.
One night of complimentary housing is offered to prospective students, based on availability.
Contact: To sign up, Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@eds.edu, 617.682.1507, or visit the EDS website at www.eds.edu and click on Admissions
Workshop on Engaging Church and World
When: March 6, 2009 12:15pm
Where: in Saint John's Chapel on the EDS campus, 99 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Information: Episcopal Divinity School is offering a workshop that will explore how the local parish can expand their engagement in mission and outreach. The workshop will open with a Eucharist service in the tradition of the Common Cathedral and the Worcester Fellowship, two outdoor churches started by EDS alumni/ae which are dedicated to developing community and support for people who do not have homes.
Contact: To register for this event, please contact Priscilla Burns at pburns@eds.edu or 617.682.1506. For more information on this and other EDS workshops and events, please visit the EDS website at www.edu.edu.
The Hymns and Songs of Patrick Michaels:
A Musical Workshop at Episcopal Divinity School
When: March 28, 2009. 9:15am to 3:30pm (lunch included)
Where: St. John's Memorial Chapel on EDS' campus located at 99 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Information: The workshop will be part concert, part hymn-sing. It will offer participants an opportunity to explore their faith in an engaging, lively, and fun manner. Appropriate for adults and youth, singers and non-singers, clergy and lay people, women and men, participants will sing new hymns and react to them together. Many of Michaels' new tunes will be presented for the first time. Information on how to use these resources in your parish will also be provided.
Registration fee is $15 per person (includes lunch).
Contact: For a detailed schedule or to register for this event, contact Priscilla Burns at pburns@eds.edu or at 617.682.1506. For more information on this and other EDS workshops and events, please visit the EDS website at www.edu.edu.
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.
ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO PARTICIPATE. Consider being a NEW PLEDGER. Join the 4,000+ pledged households across Rhode Island.
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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