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Well, this year's Diocesan Convention has now passed, and you can find all the information about the resolutions, and the Bishop's address, on the Convention page of our website. You also can view pictures of the event on the diocesan facebook page (even if you aren't a facebook member).
In other news, Bishop John Zawo of the Diocese of Ezo in the Sudan (one of our our companion Dioceses) has finally recieved his visa and is scheduled to arrive on sunday November 8th for a month-long stay. As soon as the schedule for his stay has been solidified, a special edition of eRISEN will be sent out. In the mean time visit the Companion Diocese committee's Ezo and RI blog for the latest news on what is happening in the Sudan and what our Diocese is doing to help.
Lastly, THERE IS ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO SUBMIT to the RISEN Magazine Creative Writing Contest. All entries must be postmarked by November 14th, so download your submission form and send in your entries today.
Blessings,
Ruth Meteer
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
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From the Diocesan HousE
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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"Education For Ministry" Open House
When: November 16, 6:45pm Where: Diocesan Annex, 275 N. Main Street Providence, RI Description: EFM (Education for Ministry) is a four your Bible study and theological reflection. Our group is looking for new members. Please join us! Contact: Sue Hurn 401.946.6583 shurn@cox.net
Episcopal Church Women's Holiday Bazaar
When: Saturday, Nov. 21st 9:00 to 2:00 Where: St. Mark's Episcopal Church 10 Turner Ave. Riverside Description: handmade items, knitted hats & scarves, baked goods, Theme Baskets, Treasure Room, and Breakfast & Lunch items. Contact: Sue Rossi 433-0211 office@stmarksriverside.org
www.stmarksriverside.org
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The Institution of The Rev. Dennis Bucco as the Rector of St. Luke's Pawtucket
When: November 22nd, 4pm Where: St. Luke's, 670 Weeden Street, Pawtucket, RI Description: The wardens, vestry, and congregation of St. Luke's, 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 Dennis Bucco as the eighth rector of the parish. Your prayers and presence are requested at the service and reception. CLERGY: Cassock alb and white stoles. Contact: Liz Crawley 401-274-4500 liz@episcopalri.org
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Advent Diocesan Confirmations
When: Saturday December 5th 10:00am Where: The Cathedral of St. John, 271 North Main Street, Providence RI Description: Come to our Annual Advent Confirmations, to support the Diocese of Rhode Island's confirmands on their big day! Contact: Gloria Williams 401-274-4500 gloria@episcopalri.org
www.episcopalri.org
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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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United Thank Offering Grants
When: Deadline for submission December 15, 2009 Where: All applications are available on the diocesan web site at www.episcopalri.org/utoDescription: Grant awards are for projects occurring during the year June 2010 through June 2011. This year the United Thank Offering is inviting your diocese to submit one grant application for the 2010 United Thank Offering grant cycle. In addition, the UTO has invited the diocese to submit one grant application in collaboration with their companion diocese. Contact: Marjorie Reeves-Briden jorimed@cox.net
www.episcopalri.org/uto
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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Province I College Student Retreat
When: February 19-21, 2010 Where: Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center Greenfield, NH Description: A weekend of rest, fellowship, worship, learning, and very good food! All undergrads and grad students affiliated with Episcopal and ecumenical parishes and chaplaincies are welcome. Please share the invitation with all college students in your parish, as well as those who grew up in your parish & are off to college. Cost per student: $40.
Contact: Amy McCreath, Prov. I Coordinator for Campus Ministries mccreath@mit.edu
http://www.province1.org/
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Around THE Diocese
40 Days and 500 miles
When: Thursday, November 5th at 7 p.m.
Where: St columba's Parish Hall 55 Vaucluse Avenue Middletown, RI
Description: What would you choose to do if you hav 40 days just for yourself? Come hear how one person chose to spend those days - walking 500 miles through Spain on an ancient pilgrimage route - El Camino de Santiago de Compostela - a path trod by pilgrims for over 1,000 years as they walked to the legendary site of the tomb of Apostle St. James the Great. The Rev'd Jennifer Pedrick, Rector of the Church of the Epiphany, East Providence will share what she learned from her journey on "El Camino" as well as her reflections on the nature of spiritual journeys.
Contact: Harriet DiCicco 683-3523 ext 7
hdicicco@edu-directions.com
www.stcolumbaschapel.org
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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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St. John's (Ashton) Holiday Bazaar
When: November 7, 2009, 10 am - 4 pm
Where: St. John's Parish Center 1509 Mendon Road Cumberland, RI
Description: "Something for Everyone!" Tupperware, baked goods, Grandmas's Attic full of treasures, handmade items, and a Penny Social just to name a few of the areas that await you.
Contact: Ellen Metcalfe 401-333-1266
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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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American Songbook: Rydell High & Bandstand Reunion
When: November 12-22, Thur-Sat 7:30pm & Sun 2:00pm Where: Trinity Church One Queen Anne Square Newport, RI 02849 Description: Rydell High is a musical revue of a fictitious High School Reunion during which some famous alumni return to give a performance. Prom memories, teen romances, broken hearts, dance crazes, and audience participation all add to the fun and mania created through the music, songs and dances of the 1950's and 60's. Contact: Tom C. Erb 401-846-0660 artisticdirector@trinitynewport.org
www.trinitynewport.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
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RI Interfaith Power and Light "Cool Congregations Training"
When: Tuesday November 17th 6:00-9:00pm
Where: Christ Church, 7 elm street, Westerly, RI 02891
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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The Rev. Fleming Rutledge, author and preacher
When: Sat. Nov.21, 2009 7 PM Where: Christ Church 7 Elm Street, Westerly RI 02891 Description: A community talk with renowned author and preacher Fleming Rutledge. All Welcome! Contact: Jeanne MacLaughlin 401-596-0197 christ-church@verizon.net www.christchurchwesterly.org
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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 stdavidsonthehill@verizon.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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Community MusicWorks Player Concert
When: Sunday, November 22, 4 - 6 pm Where: All Saints' Memorial Church 674 Westminster St. Providence, RI Description: Admission: $15, general/ Children, $5 Contact: Grace Malaby, 401-751-1747 grace.asmcri@verizon.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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Advent Lessons & Carols
When: Sunday, November 29, 2009 5:30 pm Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI 02906 Description: Annual Service of Lessons & Carols with scriptures and musical offerings for the Advent Season Contact: Cory MacLean (401) 421-6702 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com www.sstephens.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 Quiet Day
When: Saturday, December 5, 2009 Times TBA Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI 02906 Description: A day of quiet reflection for the Advent Season; meditations by The Rev'd Deacon Michael G. Tuck Contact: Cory MacLean (401) 421-6702 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com
www.sstephens.org
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Christmas BazaarWhen: Saturday, December 5, 2009 9a -2p Where: Church of the Ascension 370 Main Street Wakefield, RI 02879 Description: As always Ascension's world renowned Christmas greens and holiday baked goods will be featured. Contact: Karen Crosby 4012841129 klcrosby1@verizon.net
www.ascensionwakefield.org
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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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Sung Vespers & Mass for the Immaculate Conception of the BVMWhen: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 5 & 5:30 Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI 02906 Description: Sung Vespers & Mass in the Lady Chapel Contact: Cory MacLean (401) 421-6702 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com
www.sstephens.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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Elizabeth Dutton of Oxford University to lecture on Julian of Norwich
When: Nov. 12, 5:00 pm
Where: Niebuhr Hall, Yale Divinity School, New Haven CT
Description: Elisabeth Dutton of the University of Oxford will lecture on the literary possibilities of "compilation," using Julian of Norwich as an example. Dutton's research interests are in Medieval and early-Tudor drama; Medieval mystical and devotional literature; Medieval manuscripts and compilation. Among her recent books are Julian of Norwich: the Influence of Late-Medieval Devotional Compilations and Julian of Norwich's Revelation of Love. She is a fellow of Worcester College, Oxford The title of Dutton's lecture, which is free and open to the public, is "Compiling Julian: The Revelation of Love and Medieval Compilation."
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Faith and Arms in a Democratic Society: A Working Conference on Religion in the MilitaryWhen: Fri, November 13, 5pm - Sat, November 14, 7pm Where: Yale Divinity School (Friday evening) & Yale Law School (Saturday) Description: Jointly sponsored by Yale Divinity School and Yale Law School. Over the last several years, the role of religion in the armed forces has become increasingly contentious in ways that implicate constitutional concerns as to both the Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses of the First Amendment. At the same time it creates confusion for active duty chaplains and policy makers who are charged with providing spiritual and religious support in an intentionally pluralistic community. The result has been to turn what should be a source of spiritual support and a constructive component of National Defense personnel policy into a source of seemingly endless litigation and divisiveness. The purpose of the proposed program will be to explore aspects of these problems in a setting that facilitates both understanding and mutual respect, and attempting to determine how current circumstances fit with the constitutional design. Contact: http://www.law.yale.edu/news/faithandarmsconference.htm
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Specialized Training for Elder Worship
When: Monday, Nov. 16th 9-2pm
Where: Canonicus Retreat Center 54 Exeter Rd Exeter, RI 02822
Description: Elder Care Ministries is offering Simeon's Ministry training to provide clergy and laypeople with the information and basic skills they need to develop and lead meaningful worship services with the elderly in the interfaith setting of nursing homes and adult day care centers. The focus is on the methods and resources available to help worship leaders connect with elders with diminished capacities and/or dementia. After completing the training, volunteers receive ongoing support from the office of Elder Care Ministries as they locate a home and begin their ministry. The training focuses on worship experiences with sensitivity to the different faith traditions represented in elder care facilities around the state. Cost of the training is $20 per individual or $50 for 3 or more individuals from the same organization. Scholarships are also available.
Contact: For more information, contact Rev. Susannah Currie, Spiritual Care Coordinator with Elder Care Ministries at 508-443-1688
revscurrie@gmail.com http://www.abcori.org/Eldercare.html
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RI Interfaith Power and Light "Cool Congregations Training"
When: Tuesday November 17th 6:00-9:00pm
Where: Christ Church, 7 elm street, Westerly, RI 02891
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!
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