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Well, there is one week left until our 219th Annual Diocesan Convention. Things are pleasently lively here at the Diocesan house as we pull everything together to make this event work.
If you haven't yet read the resolutions that will be voted on this year you can do so on the Convention page of our website. Read them and let your parish's Delegates know what you think, because your delegates are your voice at convention.
In other news, The Rev. David P. Lucey was installed as the Rector of St. Michael's Bristol on October 4th. You can view the photo album on our public facebook page (even if you aren't a facebook member).
Lastly, the fall issue of RISEN Magazine was mailed late last week so keep an eye on your mailboxes. If you can't wait to read it, it is now online in both a fun e-book format and a printable PDF. Also, don't forget that RISEN Magazine's Creative Writing Contest deadline is November 14th, and that is just a little less than a month away!
Blessings,
Ruth Meteer
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
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From the Diocesan HousE
Teachers Needed for Financial Literacy
When: October 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Diocesan Annex Description: The Diocese has received funds from Domestic Bank to provide financial wellness classes. Several parishes have offered space for the classes, which will be open to the community. On October 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., FDIC will be training our teachers. Teachers will work as teams and will be expected to teach at least two classes over the course of six months. The schedule will be flexible. You don't have to be a financial professional, just be able to learn basic financial information and teach a class of adults.
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219th Diocesan Convention: Eucharist and Celebration of the Cathedral's 80th Anniversary
When: October 23 2009 6:00pm
Where:The Cathedral of St John, 271 N Main Street,Providence
Description: Come Celebrate the Cathedral of St. John's 80th Anniversary, with the opening Eucharist of our Diocesan Convention followed by a collation in synod Hall
Contact: Gloria Williams
(401) 274-4500
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219th Diocesan Convention
When: October 24 2009 9:00am (7:30 registration)
Where: The Providence Marriot, 1 Orms Street
Description: The theme for this year is "Shared Blessings". Registration and continental breakfast provided by the ECW begin at 7:30am. Call to order is at 9:00am
Contact: Gloria Williams
(401) 274-4500
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Financial Wellness Class
When: October 31, 2009 9:00 a.m. - Noon Where: Church of the Epiphany 1336 Pawtucket Ave. Rumford, RI Description: Free financial wellness class covering saving, budgeting and loans. To register call the Diocese at 274-4500, ext. 111 Contact: Karen Runner 941-8858 krunner48@aol.com
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Taize at the Cathedral
When: November 8th 4:00pm
Where: The Cathedral of St John, 271 North Main Street
Description: Come to a Taize style sung prayer service on the second sunday of every month Contact: Ty Creason (401)274-4500 ty@episcopalri.org
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Introductory Dinner for 2009-2010 Discernment Program
When: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 6 PM Where: Church of the Epiphany, 1336 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI Description: For those exploring a call to lay or ordained ministry. Dinner followed by a discussion. Anyone interested and his/her spouse and rector. Contact: Fr. Alcide Barnaby, 274-4109 albarnaby@cox.net
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Episcopal Church Women Annual Meeting
When: November 14, 2009 Where: St.George's Parish Clinton Street Central Falls Description: Registration is at 10:00 am, followed by a Holy Eucharist with Bishop Wolf as celebrant. Catered lunch will be served, followed by an inspirational program presented by Katherine Lucey, addressing her work with Solar Africa on climate change and global poverty. Solar Africa provides solar power to enhance education, improve health and safety and create economic opportunity. Everyone throughout the Diocese is invited to this timely and extremely interesting program to see how one day at a time and one person at a time can change the world. Cost of the luncheon is $7.00. Contact: For luncheon reservation and information contact Mrs. Elaine DaRosa 401-295-5758 BigE824@hotmail.com
Safe Church/Healthy Church Practices When: November 14th 9:00am-4:00pm
Where: St. Thomas, 322 Church Street, Alton
Description: Safe Church Training is grounded in our call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being. This training provides an opportunity to enhance our ability to live out our Baptismal Covenant within our communities of faith and in the world beyond. Safe Church training is reccomended for all serving as staff or volunteers in any ministry and is required training for many specific positions.
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Taize at the Cathedral
When: December 13th 4:00pm
Where: The Cathedral of St John, 271 North Main Street
Description: Come to a Taize style sung prayer service on the second sunday of every month Contact: Ty Creason (401)274-4500 ty@episcopalri.org
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Taize at the Cathedral
When: January 10th 4:00pm
Where: The Cathedral of St John, 271 North Main Street
Description: Come to a Taize style sung prayer service on the second sunday of every month Contact: Ty Creason (401)274-4500 ty@episcopalri.org
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Clergy Spouses Dinner with Phoebe Griswold
When: Friday January 22
Where: TBA
Description: Save the Date for this Clergy Spouses-only event, with Phoebe Griswold, the spouse of our former Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold. Keep an eye out for more information! Contact: Bishop Wolf's spouse, Tom Bair Bairtom@gmail.com
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Diocesan Youth 30 Hour Famine
When: Saturday January 30- Sunday January 31 Where: St. Martin's Church 50 Orchard Ave. Providence, RI 02906 Description: Join with other young Episcopalians in World Vision's 30 hour famine. You will become more aware of world hunger and the global community and participate in doing something about it! Contact: Mary Ann Kolakowski (401) 274-4500 or Raquel Ray 245-3690 ( St. Matthew's, Barrington) maryann@episcopalri.org or vonandraquel@verizon.net
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Around THE Diocese
Wizard of Oz in the Pumpkin PatchWhen: October 16th, 6:30 Where: Trinity Church Description: Movie in the Trinity Pumpkin Patch Contact: Tom C. Erb artisticdirector@trinitynewport.org
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Contemplative Walking with Noonday Office
When: Tuesday's & Thursdays 12:00, throughout 2009 Where: St. Mark's Episcopal Church 10 Turner Ave. Riverside Description: Noonday Office and then Contemplative Walking on the East Bay Bike Path. This event is rain or shine, we will walk indoors if the weather is prohibitive Contact: Sue Rossi 433-0211 office@stmarksriverside.org
www.stmarksriverside.org
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Pumpkin FairWhen: Saturday, October 17, 2009 Where: Church of the Epiphany, 1336 Pawtucket Ave., Rumford Description: Set amidst the parish's annual pumpkin sale, the fair features a mix of crafts and yard sale tables. Crafts range from jewelry to candles and fabric crafted items. The kitchen is also open for a chowder house. Contact: Susan McDonald, 401-728-4382 sewsoo@cox.net
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St. David's on the Hill E-Waste Recycling Event
When: October, 17th 2009, 9 am to Noon Where: Garden City Center Gazebo, Route 2, Cranston Description: St. David's on the Hill and Office Recycling Solutions will host a computer and electronics collection and paper shredding event. For a $2 fee you can dispose of those unused electronic items taking up space in your basement. There is an additional fee for TV's and Air Conditioners. Go to the website listed below for a complete list of items that will be taken. Contact: Brent Mancuso 580-7882 BrentM@OfficeRecyclingSolutions.com
www.stdavidsonthehill.net or www.OfficeRecyclingsolutions.com
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Memorial Organ Recital
When: October 18, 2009 5:30 pm Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI 02906 Description: Organist/Choirmaster James Busby performs with baritone John Whittlesey and cellist Matthew Knippel, including Cantata BWV 82, "Ich habe genug" of J. S. Bach Contact: Cory MacLean, parish secretary (401) 421-6702 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com
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Choral Evensong
When: Sunday, October 18th, 5 p.m. Where: Grace Church 175 Mathewson Street Providence, RI 02903 Description: The Grace Church Choir will sing Choral Evensong at Grace Church. Food and fellowship will follow. Contact: Call Mark Johnson at 401-331-3225 for information. carboyle@verizon.net
www.GraceChurchProvidence.org
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Greece; Journey to the Land of St. Paul Informational MeetingWhen: Wednesday, October 21st at 7pm Where: Christ Church Parish Hall, 7 Elm Street, Westerly, RI 02891 Description: Fr. Chris Pappas will lead this pilgrimage to Greece April 8-17, 2010. Highlights of the trip planned include Thessaloniki, The Archeological Museum, St. Demetrius Basilica, Kavala Philippi, Vergina, Kalambaka, Meteora, Delphi, Corinth, Athens, Acropolis, and the Taverna Dinner Show. Contact: Christ Church 401-596-0197 frchris@aya.yale.edu
Peace Walkers Come to Warwick
When: October 22, 2009 Where: St. Barnabas Church 3257 Post Road Warwick, RI 02886 Description: Participants walk 1,000 miles over 50 days throughout New England states. This of interfaith walkers aim to engage in conversations about peace as they travel. Contact: Rev. John Pallard 401-737-4141 frjohn@stbarnabaswarwick.org
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Providence String Quartet and Community MusicWorks PlayersWhen: October 24, 2009 - 8:00PM Where: St. Michael's Church 399 Hope Street Bristol, RI 02809 Description: Enjoy an evening of strains of a Brahms String Quintet chamber music. Tix $20, $15(srs) $10 (children) Contact: St. Michael's Church 253-7717 stmichaels@fullchannel.net
www.stmichaelsbristolri.org
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Fall Craft Show & Raffle
When: October 24th 9am-2pm Where: Church of Transfiguration 1665 Broad Street, Cranston, RI Description: Crafters sell handmade goods, food, raffle table, bake table. Contact: Sue Blakely 401-434-4112 kido59@cox.net
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St. Mary's "Slide Into The Holidays" Bazaar
When: October 24, 2009 9am-3pm Where: St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 81 Warren Ave East Providence, RI 02914 Description: The bazaar will be featuring a Penny Social, Homemade Fudge, Baked Goods and Sweet Treats, a Farmer's Market, Fine Things, Preserves, a Snack Bar and many crafts and homemade items. The Thrift Shop and Book Nook will also be open. Contact: Terri Capron or Cheryl Zarycki 401-434-7456 tcapron1970@yahoo.com
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The Great Pumpkin Family Hayride and Corn MazeWhen: October 25, 2009 at 5:30 PM Where: 358 Warwick Neck Ave Warwick, RI 02889 Description: A prayer service for All Saints followed by cider, snacks, hayride and corn maze at Morris Farm,and pumpkin. Warwick $6.00 All are Welcome Cost: Contact: Fr. John Pallard 401-737-4141 frjohn@stbarnabaswarwick.org
www.stbarnabaswarwick.org
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Fall Evensong at Christ Church, Westerly
When: Sunday Oct. 25 at 5:00pm
Where: 7 Elm St. Westerly, RI 02891
Description: This Evensong will focus on 20th century English music and include the works of Herbert Howells, Michael Walsh, and H. Balfour Gardiner.
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Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-Sea
When: October 28th at 7 p.m. Where: St. Ann's By-the-Sea Block Island Description: A beautiful service of sacred hymns, candlelight, and the island drummers. Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Contact: Erica Tonner, Administrator 401-466-2911 saintannsbythesea@verizon.net
www.stannsbythesea.com
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Contemplative Walking with Noonday OfficeWhen: Tuesday's & Thursdays 12:00, throughout 2009 Where: St. Mark's Episcopal Church 10 Turner Ave. Riverside Description: Noonday Office and then Contemplative Walking on the East Bay Bike Path. This event is rain or shine, we will walk indoors if the weather is prohibitive Contact: Sue Rossi 433-0211 office@stmarksriverside.org
www.stmarksriverside.org
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EvensongWhen: Sunday, November 1, 5:00 pm Where: St. Paul's Church 50 Park Place Pawtucket Description: Evensong for All Saints' Day. A reception will follow. Contact: Fr. Locke 728-4300 office@stpaulspawtucket.org www.stpaulspawtucket.org
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Commemoration of All Faithful Departed: All Souls DayWhen: Monday, November 2, 2009 5:30 pm Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI 02906 Description: Requiem Mass for All Souls Day Contact: Cory MacLean, parish secretary (401)421-6702 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com
www.sstephens.org
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"Head to Toe" Health FairWhen: Sunday, November 8th from 10-3:00PM Where: The Jewish Community Center of RI 401 Elmgrove Avenue Providence, RI in the Social Hall Description: This Health Fair is a free event for the community. There will be more than 25 booths with free health screening, nutritional, diet and exercise information. There will be a Wii station, free gifts, raffles and healthy snacks. Contact: Hallworth House Kathleen M. Lavallee 401-274-4505 hallworthhouse1@aol.com
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Readings and Music for All Saints'/ All Souls When: Sunday, November 9th, 2009 Where: Grace Church 175 Mathewson Street Providence RI 02903 Description: The Grace Church Choir will sing Readings and Music for All Saints'/ All Souls at Grace Church. Food and fellowship will follow. Contact: Call Mark Johnson at 401-331-3225 for information. carboyle@verizon.net
www.GraceChurchProvidence.org
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Holiday Craft & Food Sale
When: Saturday, November 14th 10-3 & Sunday, November 15 Where: St. Mary's Episcopal Church Gibbs House 324 East Main Road Portsmouth, RI 02871 Description: The Anasazi Group (Wise Elders) will be holding a Holiday Craft & Food Sale in the Gibbs House. This is a fundraiser for the new Parish House and will include crafts and baked goods made by the talented parishioners of St. Mary's. Contact: Susan Kelchner 401-683-9745 jkelchner@cox.net
www.saintmarysepiscopalchurch.org
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Fall Evensong at Christ Church, Westerly
When: Sunday November 15th at 5:00pm
Where: 7 Elm St. Westerly, RI 02891
Description: This Evensong will include music by Sir David Willcocks. Sir David has been a very great friend to the Christ Church Choir for many years and we are honored to sing his Magnificat, Nunc dimittis, and Preces and Responses in this year, as Sir David celebrates his 90th birthday in December.
Contact: Jeanne MacLaughlin Parish Administrator
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Simeon's Ministry GatheringWhen: Monday, Nov. 16th noon - 2pm Where: Canonicus Retreat Center 54 Exeter Rd, Exeter, RI 02822 Description: All are welcome to this luncheon for graduates and those interested in Simeon's Ministry Training. This training prepares laypeople to serve as worship leaders for elders in residential facilities. Simeon's Ministry training has a heart-to-heart focus, sensitive to the physical, mental, emotional & spiritual needs of elders. Contact: Rev. Susannah Currie 508-443-1688 revscurrie@gmail.com
http://www.abcori.org/Eldercare.html
St. David's "Holidays on the Hill" BazaarWhen: Saturday, November 21st 9 am to 2 pm Where: St. David's Church, 200 Meshanticut Valley Parkway, Cranston, RI, 02920 Description: Come Join us for our annual Holidays on the Hill Bazaar - We have lots of vendors with Jewelry, Crafts, Cosmetics, Homegoods and more.There will be a home-made bakesale, Santa Pics, Gift Baskets, a Tag Sale, and even activities for the kids. Contact: Grace Malaby 821-6011 or Beth Hammond 942-4368 Spock4ever@aol.com or stdavidsonthehill@verizon.netwww.stdavidsonthehill.net
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Hollyberry BazaarWhen: November 21,2009 9am-3pm Where: St. Thomas Church corner of 44and 116 Greenville, RI 02828 Description: Homemade crafts, vendors, penny social, bake and candy table, white elephant, book room. Lunch available. followed by Ham and Bean supper at 5:30 please call 949-2260 to reserve tickets Contact: Robin Caron 232-2428 madmom19@aol.com
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St Barnabas' Annual Holiday Bazaar
When: Saturday, November 21 9AM to 3PM Where: St. Barnabas' Church 3257 Post Road Warwick Description: A Holiday Bazaar featuring Crafts & Stitchery, Theme Baskets, a Penny Social, Baked Goods, a Children's Game, the White Elephant Room, and a delicious luncheon. Contact: Ron Bonenfant 827-6352 Arby5481@cox.net
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Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-Sea
When: November 25th at 7 p.m.
Where: St. Ann's By-the-Sea Block Island
Description: A beautiful service of sacred hymns, candlelight, and the island drummers. Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Contact: Erica Tonner, Administrator 401-466-2911
saintannsbythesea@verizon.net
www.stannsbythesea.com
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Taize PrayerWhen: Sunday, November 29, 5:00 pm Where: St. Paul's Church 50 Park Place Pawtucket Description: A service of Taize Prayer for the First Sunday of Advent. A simple reception will follow. Contact: Fr. Locke 728-4300 office@stpaulspawtucket.org
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Contemplative Walking with Noonday Office
When: Tuesday's & Thursdays 12:00, throughout 2009 Where: St. Mark's Episcopal Church 10 Turner Ave. Riverside Description: Noonday Office and then Contemplative Walking on the East Bay Bike Path. This event is rain or shine, we will walk indoors if the weather is prohibitive Contact: Sue Rossi 433-0211 office@stmarksriverside.org
www.stmarksriverside.org
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St. Peter's BazaarWhen: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, 9:00 a.m. Where: St. Peter's by-the-Sea 72 Central Street Narragansett, RI 02882 Description: Gift baskets, bake sale, cheese sale, crafts, vendors, lunch, flea market Contact: Linda O'Neill 401-783-4623 stpetersbythesea@verizon.net
www.stpetersbythesea.com
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Advent Lessons & Carols at St. Paul's
When: Sunday, December 6, 5:00 pm Where: St. Paul's Church 50 Park Place Pawtucket Description: Scripture readings and Advent carols for the season. A reception will follow. Contact: Fr. Locke 728-4300 office@stpaulspawtucket.org
www.stpaulspawtucket.org
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Advent Carol Service at Grace When: Sunday, December 6th 2009, 5 p.m. Where: Grace Church 175 Mathewson Street Providence RI 02903 Description: The Grace Church Choir will sing Advent Carol Service at Grace Church. Food and fellowship will follow. Contact: Call Mark Johnson at 401-331-3225 for information. carboyle@verizon.net
www.GraceChurchProvidence.org
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Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-Sea
When: December 23rd at 7 p.m. Where: St. Ann's By-the-Sea Block Island Description: A beautiful service of sacred hymns, candlelight, and the island drummers. Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Contact: Erica Tonner, Administrator 401-466-2911 saintannsbythesea@verizon.net
www.stannsbythesea.com
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Christmastide Lessons and CarolsWhen: Sunday, January 3rd, 2009, 5 p.m. Where: Grace Church 175 Mathewson Street Providence RI 02903 Description: The Grace Church Choir will sing Christmastide Lessons and Carols at Grace Church. Food and fellowship will follow. Contact: Call Mark Johnson at 401-331-3225 for information. carboyle@verizon.net
www.GraceChurchProvidence.org
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Reading and Music for Epiphany When: Sunday, January 17th, 2009, 5 p.m. Where: Grace Church 175 Mathewson Street Providence RI 02903 Description: The Grace Church Choir will sing Reading and Music for Epiphany at Grace Church. Food and fellowship will follow. Contact: Call Mark Johnson at 401-331-3225 for information. carboyle@verizon.net
www.GraceChurchProvidence.org
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Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-Sea
When: January 27th at 7 p.m. Where: St. Ann's By-the-Sea Block Island Description: A beautiful service of sacred hymns, candlelight, and the island drummers. Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Contact: Erica Tonner, Administrator 401-466-2911 saintannsbythesea@verizon.net
www.stannsbythesea.com
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Faith Walk for Charity
When: Sunday, October 18, 2009 1pm registration; 2pm walk Where: Colt State Park, Bristol, RI Description: 1 mile walk, rain or shine, to bring awareness of hunger and homelessness in our state. ALL donations to benefit Amos House. Contact: Faith Walk for charity 95 Chestnut St., Suite 500 Providence, RI faithwalkforcharity@gmail.com
www.faithwalkforcharity.org
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RI Interfaith Power and Light "Cool Congregations Training"
When: Sunday October 18th 1:00-5:00pm
Where: Newman Congregational Church, 100 Newman Ave, Rumford RI, 02916
Description:Help your congregation save Creation by shrinking their carbon footprint at home. Become a Cool Congregations Trainer for your congregation! Come to one of our our train-the-trainer workshops. It's fun, informative, and will teach you to help your faith community understand and reduce their carbon footprint at home. Become better stewards of Creation by understanding your own household's energy usage and learning practical steps to increased energy efficiency.To learn more about the Cool Congregations program visit our website below.
Contact: RI Interfaith power and light
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Episcopal charities
 EPISCOPAL CHARITIES UPDATE"God calls us to love and help others"
We continue to give thanks and be gratefull to our volunteers who are working hard to encourage people in their parishes to participate in the wonderful work of Episcopal Charities. We commend and appreciate our donors for their commitment to this important mission. Together you are making a significant difference in the lives of our neighbors across Rhode Island who are in fragile situations and living on the edge.
If you have not made your contribution yet, please think about all the good your gift can do to make a difference. Join with others across our diocese to help Christ in healing the gaps, hurts, and brokenness in thousands of lives. They need our help. We need yours.
Campaign Update:
As of September 10, 2009, pledges are 72% of toward our $500,000 goal.
Participation in our parishes is 54%.
Here's how you can help: Pray. Give. Encourage Others. Be Joyful and Thankful!
Contact the Episcopal Charities Office at (401)274-4500 ext. 234 for Peggy and 233 for Jack peggy@episcopalri.org | |
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