Greetings!
It's Holy Week!
I hope you all are having a wonderful week preparing for Easter. We've been busy here at the Diocesan House, as usual (if not more).
Last week's Chrism Mass, renewal of vows for the Clergy, was a beautiful event. Keep an eye on our Diocesan Blog for photos!
Also on the Blog, I've posted some links relating to the difficult decision Bishop Wolf and the Standing Committee made last week, to depose Ann Holmes Redding. There is an article from the Seattle Times, as well as a few TV and radio interviews with the Bishop.
The Blog can be seen on our homepage or at Blessings,
Ruth Meteer
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
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From the Diocesan House
Safe Church/Healthy Church Practices Training
When: Wednesdays April 22 and 29, 6 - 9:30pm
Where: St. Matthews, 87 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown Description: Lunch will be provided for the day-long trainings, a light supper will be provided for the two evening session trainings There is an $8.00 registration fee to cover the cost of food and drink. Contact: Please register by calling the diocese at274-4500 ext. 111 or email maryann@episcopalri.org for more info ***
Diocesan Youth Choir Festival EvensongWhen: Sunday April 26, 2009 5 p.m. Where: St. Luke's East Greenwich, RI Description: The Youth Choirs of St. Luke's, East Greenwich, St. Paul's, Wickford, St. Paul's, Pawtucket, St. Marin's, Providence and Church of the Epiphany, Rumford will combine to sing under the Direction of Cynthia DeDakis, President of the Royal School of Church Music in America. Ms. DeDakis is currently the Director of Music at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Whitemarsh in Fort Washington, PA. Directors of Youth choirs not involved this year are encouraged to bring their choristers and parents to the Evensong and to consider being a part of the this Festival in future years. Contact: maryann@episcopalri.org 401-274-4500 ***
Bishop Wolf's Trip to the Sudan Presentation
When: April 26th, 2009 at 2:00pm
Where: Christ Church Lincoln
Description: On December 16, 2008 Bishop Wolf and her husband, Tom Bair, departed for an eventful three week trip to the Diocese of Ezo in Southern Sudan. Since their return, they have put together, along with our Diocesan Communications Officer Ruth Meteer, a touching and humorous presentation of their time abroad. Come join Bishop Wolf and Tom for an opportunity to view the PowerPoint and hear about our opportunities to support the Diocese of Ezo. Time for conversation and refreshments native to the Sudan will follow the presentation, which is appropriate for all ages. Please consider bringing your families!
Contact: For further information call Liz Crawley at 274-4500 or e-mail her at liz@episcopalri.org
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Regional Eastertide Confirmations
When: May 2, 10am: Narragansett & West Bay Deaneries
May 2, 2pm: Aquidneck & East Bay Deaneries
May 9, 10am: Central & Blackstone Deaneries
May 9, 2pm: as needed, overflow
Where: The Cathedral of St John, Providence
Description: If the date scheduled for your Deanery does not work for your parish, the May 9, 2 pm liturgy is available for that reason. Please plan to have the candidates, clergy, and presenters arrive one hour prior to the liturgy for a walk-through. Clergy will vest and process (white stoles) and should be prepared to assist with the distribution of communion. Be sure to bring your parish register for the Bishop's signature. Certificates will be available at the Cathedral. Synod hall is available for receptions following the liturgies. If your deanery wishes to schedule a reception, please let me know and we will coordinate with the Cathedral.
Contact: Ty@episcopalri.org 401-274-4500
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Safe Church/Healthy Church Practices Training
When: Tuesdays May 12 and 19, 6:00-9:30pm Where: Trinity Church, 251 Danielson Pike, North Scituate Description: Lunch will be provided for the day-long trainings, a light supper will be provided for the two evening session trainings There is an $8.00 registration fee to cover the cost of food and drink. Contact: Please register by calling the diocese at274-4500 ext. 111 or email maryann@episcopalri.org for more info
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Safe Church/Healthy Church Practices TrainingWhen: Saturday May 16, 9:00 -4:00pm Where: St. Columba's, 55 Vaucluse Ave, Middletown Description: Lunch will be provided for the day-long trainings, a light supper will be provided for the two evening session trainings There is an $8.00 registration fee to cover the cost of food and drink. Contact: Please register by calling the diocese at274-4500 ext. 111 or email maryann@episcopalri.org for more info ***
United Thank Offering Annual Spring Ingathering
When: Saturday May 16, 2009 beginning at 10:00am Where: St David's on-the-Hill, 200 Meshanticut Valley Pkwy, Cranston RI
Description: The Annual Spring Diocesan United Thank Offering Ingatheringwill begin with a Holy Eucharist. Parish coordinators/representatives will present their individual parish offerings during the offeratory. All parish offerings should be presented in ONE check made payable to "ECW - Diocese of RI" with the memo "UTO Spring 09". The Eucharist will be followed by a presentation from The Rev Deacon Buck Close, the Executive Director of the George Hunt Help Center in downtown Providence. He has a wealth of information about this part of our family about which we know so little. We ask that, to help the work of the Center, everyone coming to the Ingathering bring an unopened package of white tube socks and/or men's white underwear. A sandwich and salad luncheon, for $7.50, will follow the presentation. Registration Deadline: May 8th Contact: Marjorie Reeves-Briden Diocesan UTO Coordinator 401-615-2334 jorimed@cox.net
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Eucharistic Visitor TrainingWhen: Tuesday June 2nd 2009, 6-9pm (dinner provided) Where: The Diocesan House, Providence Description: A Eucharistic Visitor is someone who can, following a Celebration of the Holy Eucharist, take the consecrated sacrament to members of the congregation who were unable to be present at the Celebration because of illness or infirmity Attendance Requirements. To Register for this event you must have the endorsement of your Parish/Rector. Talk to your priest for more information about how to receive endorsement. There is a $10 registration fee. Contact: For More information email maryann@episcopalri.org or call 401-274-4500 ***
Education For Ministry (EFM) MENTOR TRAINING When: June 11 - 13, 2009 Where: Diocesan House and Annex Description: Every baptized person is called to ministry. The EFM Program is preparation for the ministry to which we all are called. It is that vocation for which we pray at the end of the Eucharist: "And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord." This non- residential training will begin on Thursday at 4:00pm. Meet again on Friday all day and evening and conclude with half a day Saturday to provide the necessary training hours for New Certification or Recertification for Mentors. Registration required. Contact: Mary Ann Kolakowski 401 274-4500 ext. 247 or maryann@episcopalri.org |
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Ecc- Episcopal Conference Center
 When: Saturday, May 9th 2009 6-9:00pm
Where: Episcopal Conference Center, Pascoag, RI
Description: Come support ECC at this annual fundraising gala. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour featuring music by Pat Cottrell, which will be followed by a wonderful catered dinner featuring the music of Steve Mortrude and Daystar. There will also be a slideshow, raffles, a silent auction and much much more. Attire is dressy casual. Tickets are $50 per person, and all funds raised will be put towards summer camp scholarships, program enhancements, and capital improvement projects at ECC.
Contact: For more information visit
http://www.supportecc.org/Episcopal_Conference_Center.html
call (401) 568-4055 or send an e-mail to eccregistrar@verizon.net for reservations
Wilderness Survival Skills Camp
When: May 29-31, 2009
Who: Grades 8-12 or ages 13-18
Cost: $85 (Scholarships available)
Description: Spend the weekend with Harold Guise, exploring the wilds of ECC while learning how to survive in the woods.The cost is $85 (Scolarships are available) and Registration must be completed by May 19th 2009
Contact: ECC Registrar and Office Manager (401) 568-4055 eccregistrar@verizon.net
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Summer Camp 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 Children's Camp
Aug. 9-14 Summer's End/Conference
Contact: for more detailed information visit the website, to register please call (401) 568-4055 or email eccregistrar@verizon.net
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Around the Diocese
Trinity Newport Easter Egg Hunt On The LawnWhen: Sunday April 12th , 9:00am Where: Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square, Newport RI Description: Trinity Youth Troupe at Trinity Church will be sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on the Lawn of Trinity. The event is free and open to the community. Easter Bonnets are requested. The hunt will begin at 9:00am in front of the Trinity Tower. Photos will be taken, and all are invited to attend the 10:00am Easter Service, a Festal Choral Eucharist, and Coffee Hour immediately following service where photos can be viewed and taken home for a beautiful reminder of Easter in Newport in 2009. Easter flowers will be given out to all at both the 8:00am and 10:00am service. Contact: Thomas Erb 401-846-0660 artisticdirector@trinitynewport.org
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"Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense"
NT Wright Study Group at Christ Church
When: Wednesdays at 6:00pm April 15, 22, 29, May 6,13 Where: Christ Church, 7 Elm Street, Westerly, RI 02891 Description: The study, which will be led by the Rector, Rev. Dr. Christopher Pappas, features 10 video lessons by acclaimed theologian N. T. Wright. Have you ever wondered why humans in all places and times have yearned for beauty, truth, spirituality, and justice? This study focuses on these questions and more. The 10-week study will be held during Lent on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm. The night will begin with Evening Prayer, using the Holden music setting, followed by a simple supper of soup, bread and salad, and the study. Everyone is welcome. Contact: For more information, call the Parish Office at 401-596-0197. N.T. Wright's book is available for $16 through the Parish Office.
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Ira Levin's DEATHTRAP
An evening at the Harrisville Playhouse
Sponsored by St Thomas Church When: Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 7:30 p.m. Where: Harrisville Playhouse Route 107 (East Ave.) Harrisville, RI
Description: A Murder-Comedy Directed by Michael Thurber. Enjoy complimentary refreshments during intermission.
Contact : Richard Connor, 401-934-0839, or St. Thomas Church Office, 401-949-2260
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Christ Church Choir's 95th Annual May Breakfast
When: Saturday May 2, 2009, 7:00am - 10:00am
Where: Christ Church Parish Hall 7 Elm St. Westerly, RI 02891
Description: Adults $6/ Children $3 Pancakes and sausage,eggs and bacon, homemade muffins, fresh strawberries, coffee, tea, juice
Contact Info: Jeannie MacLaughlin Parish Office 401-596-0197
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29th Annual May Breakfast
When: Sat., May 2, 2009 8:00-11:00 AM Where: Church of the Redeemer 655 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906
Description: May Breakfast-Eggs, Ham, Sausage, Homefries, Pancakes, Muffins, Beverages. Adults $6; Children 5-12 $3; under 5 Free
Contact Info: Church Office 331-0678
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Vespers of the Blessed Virgin Mary
When: Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street, Providence, Rhode Island
Description: Featuring Victoria's Vesperae solennes in Festis Beatae Mariae Virginis
Anerio's Magnificat octavi toni. 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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Plainchant Evensong & Sung Mass for Ascension Day
When: Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Where: S. Stephen's Church, 114 George Street, Providence, Rhode Island
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Of Interest to All
Rally against Human Trafficking in Rhode Island
When: Tuesday April 21st at 5:00 PM
Where: The Statehouse Rotunda, Providence RI
Description: Did you know that RI is the only state in the USA Where in the entire state prostitution indoors is legal? because of this RI has become a human trafficking safe haven. We as a people need to convince our legislative leaders that this must STOP NOW! We need to move Rhode Island forward by helping to reform our human trafficking laws. Make a sign and bring a carload of folks with you. Clergy should come with robes, or stoles. This was done on the first day of the legislature as 300 people gathered to pray for our legislators by name. It was VERY powerful.
Contact: RI Council of Churches at 401-461-5558
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Conference on The State of Poverty in Rhode Island & How We Can Fight It With Faith
When: May 6, 2009 10am to 4:00pm (8am for breakfast)
Where: Roger Williams Park Casino, Providence
Description: Join other community leaders to learn vital information about the state of the economy, the state of poverty in Rhode Island, and the state of social services. We will explore ways to help reduce hunger and homelessness, increase healthcare for those in need, and improve education. Come early for a Faith Study of Poverty Breakfast for faith leaders at 8:00 a.m.
Contact: RI Council of Churches at 401-461-5558
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The 50th Ecumenical Communion Fellowship Breakfast
When: Saturday, May 9, 2009, 8:00 - 10:00 am
Where: Venus de Milo- Route 6, Swansea, Massachusetts
Description: All are invited. Our guest speaker will be Larry Johnson, an artist, a great communicator, and a devoted man of faith. Larry spent 25 years as the sports cartoonist for the Boston Globe. Now, he is a sports cartoonist for ESPN.com. For years he co-hosted the "Mustard and Johnson" show on WEEI, billed as "The Teacher and the Preacher." Larry currently joins the highly popular "Big Show," the highest rated afternoon radio program in Boston. Come hear his inspirational story.Sponsored by the Rhode Island State Council of Churches.Tickets for the breakfast are $12.00 per person
Contact: RI Council of Churches at 461-5558
Creativity, Change, and Conflict Course When: June 8-12, 2009 from 3:00-7:00 pm daily Where: Location on the EDS campus TBA Description: Creativity, Change, and Conflict, an Episcopal Divinity School mini-course taught by The Rev. Dr. William Kondrath, offers church and agency leaders an approach for creatively addressing and resolving conflict in their church or organization. "By integrating creativity into the course, we begin to have a "whole health" approach to interventions, rather than only dealing with problems," says Kondrath. "The place where we start is: What would a church look like, what would you see happening, if creativity-rather than liturgy or education or social justice is what characterized your church? What would happen if we took Genesis seriously? We are created in the image of God-and "in the beginning" God is creator." Students will learn systems theory, methods for analyzing and intervening in congregations and agencies, and methods for addressing conflict creatively. The course will have a strong practical component with case studies and "lab" experiences. People will be invited not only to think outside the box, but to feel and act in ways that foster their own growth and the learning of the whole group. Contact: Nancy Davidge ndavidge@eds.edu for more information visit www.eds.edu ***
MUSIC THAT MAKES COMMUNITY
When: May 21-23, 2009
Where: Trinity Copley Square, Boston MA
Description: Join us in Boston at Trinity Copley Square this spring to learn how to introduce a new and very ancient kind of music in your parish. "Paperless" music is taught and sung by memory. It is accessible to the widest range of singers in any size congregation. These songs allow congregations to focus on listening to one another, being attentive to the Holy Spirit and singing from their hearts. Music that Makes Community is designed specifically for clergy, musicians, and lay people who want to learn how to lead music effectively without the use of hymnals or other printed materials. Come join a diversely rich group of colleagues with expert leaders and experience a music that connects people to each other! Tuition is $290
Contact: to Learn more about the conference and to REGISTER e-mail us at info@allsaintscompany.org call us at 415-558-6958 or visit the website
http://www.allsaintscompany.org/
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Episcopal Charities
An American Songbook
A Fundraising Opportunity for Episcopal Charities
The Ministry of the Arts of Trinity Church has offered a unique fundraising opportunity for Episcopal Charities, with their performance of "An American Songbook Does Time". This production observes and celebrates the passage of time through narratives and popular American Music that stands the test of time. Join us for a night of great entertainment and to share in this wonderful opportunity.
Dates and how to reserve your spot for these performances will follow very shortly... Be watching!
2009 Episcopal Charities Campaign Update
It has been only three weeks since Episcopal Charities' "Speaker Sundays" ended. The response to the 2009 Campaign is very encouraging. Our pledges now total $148,738 towards our goal of $500,000. We thank all our generous donors and our dedicated volunteers for their part in this great work.
You are showing a great spirit for our collective mission to help those less fortunate. Think of all the good your gifts will do for those who are in fragile situations and need help! Now, more than ever, your gift will mean so for so many.
You can help us get to the top and here's how:
Pray daily.
Give generously.
Encourage others to participate.
Be joyful and thankful in your giving
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.
Your Episcopal Charities Dollars at Work
Farm Fresh Rhode Island:
Since its inception in 2003, Farm Fresh has been committed to bring fresh, healthy food to all Rhode Islanders. Farm Fresh now strategically manages seven farmers' markets, bringing fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, eggs, and more to urban centers. They are responsible for five markets in Providence, and one each in Pawtucket and Woonsocket.
For many low-income residents of our state access to fresh food is very limited. According to one USDA report, poor neighborhoods is urban centers can be characterized as "food deserts". These neighborhoods depend upon small "corner stores" for groceries which rarely have capacity and equipment to carry fresh produce. The consequences of the disparity are clear - low-income populations struggle with diabetes, obesity, and other nutrition-related health problems at disproportionate levels.
In the summer of 2007, Farm Fresh began accepting food stamp benefits at farmers' markets, an important first step in bringing healthy food to these neighborhoods. In order for these markets to successfully serve these areas additional outreach is being done to publicize the markets, increase the use of food stamp benefits, and provide nutrition education to their customers.
For more information contact: Ms. Sheri Griffin, PO Box 1943, Providence, RI 02912.
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An Evening Under the Stars
Annual ECC Fundraiser
MAY 9th, 6:00pm
Come to ECC for Dinner, Music, a Silent Auction, friends and fun!
To see the full ad click here
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The Abundant
Farm Table Project
Internship 2009-2010
Live in community, work towards sustainable agriculture, and reflect on your faith and vocation!
Benefits: Housing, Stipend, Health insurance, fresh produce!
Inquire by April 30 2009.
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Taize Prayer
Cathedral of St John
Every 2nd Sunday, 4pm
St. Ann's By-the-Sea
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Trinity Church Newport
Ministry of the Arts
Trinity Newport is now accepting resumes for a variety of theater cast and crew postitions! |
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The Cathedral
has been rescheduled to
November 21 2009
Reserve your Vendor space NOW!
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