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As the anticipation and excitement for Easter is building, there are some exciting new Clergy Changes to announce this week!
The Rev. Susan Carpenter has been appointed by the Bishop to be the Priest-in-Charge at St. Thomas Church in Greenville and to serve as the Program Director at the Episcopal Conference Center. In this capacity, Susan will lead our summer camping program. Susan is currently serving as Assistant to the Rector at St. John's Church in Barrington and will begin her new assignments this spring.
The Rev. Anita Schell-Lambert has been called as Rector of Emmanuel Church in Newport. Currently the Rector of St. Peter's Church in Bennington, VT, Anita began ministry in the Diocese of Pennsylvania where she served in several parishes and as a school chaplain. She will begin her new ministry in May.
The Rev. P. Wayne Runner has been called as Rector of Church of the Ascension in Wakefield. Fr. Runner previously served as Rector of Trinity Church in Cranston. Fr. Runner will begin at Ascension on April 11th.
Blessings, Ruth Meteer
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island *The deadline for submissions to the next e-RISEN is Tuesday March 23rd. Use our online form to submit. |
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From the Diocesan HousE
Pilgrimage to Taizé
When: May 30th to June 8th at 4PM
REGISTER WITH TY BY MARCH 27TH
Where: Taize Monastery, Taize France.
Description: A trip for young adults over the age of 18, to spend a week living, working, and worshipping with the Taize brothers and young people from around the world.
Contact: Tylan Creason (401) 274-4500 Ty@episcopalri.org
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Leadership Development Day
When: March 27th 2010, 9am-3pm
Where: Synod Hall, The Cathedral of St. John, 271 North Main St, Providence, RI
Description: This year in addition to Convocation, the Diocese of Rhode Island is offering a Leadership Development Day for all lay leaders in our parishes. The program is free and will include presentations and workshops tailored to specifically support the ministries of Wardens, Vestries, Treasurers, and all other Lay Leadership.
The registration deadline was Monday March 22nd, but if you would still like to attend email ty@episcopalri.org to see if there is space available.
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The 18th Annual Environmental Poster Contest
When: entries due by Mon., Mar. 29th Where: Environmental Poster Contest Attention: GreenWays, Diocese of RI 275 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02903 Description: Create your own work to honor God's Creation! Detailed set of rules for the contest are available through the Mar. mailing (birght blue flyer) made to each parish and/or an electronic copy to be sent on request to kmg4612@verizon.net Posters will be displayed at the Roger Williams Park Zoo's "Party for the Planet" on April 25th, followed by a display at the Resource Center at 275 N. Main St., Providence - through May Contact: Katherine Gibson 401-364-6469 kmg4612@verizon.net
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Renewal of Ordination Vows
When: March 30th at 9:30am
Where: The Cathedral of St. John, 271 N. Main St, Providence
Description:All are welcome to come participate in the annual renewal of our Clergy's Ordination Vows. Clergy dress is requested to be surplice with red stole. If you desire to vest, please allow enough time to do so in the choir room so that you are seated for the start of the meditations at 9:30am. Following the 3 meditations [about 7-10 minutes each] will be a brief period of silence,
the Chrism Mass and then lunch in Synod Hall. Coffee and tea will be available in Synod Hall at 8:45am should you arrive early.
Contact: Liz Crawley at liz@episcopalri.org or 274-4500 X223 if you plan to stay for lunch.
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Taizé at the CathedralWhen: April 11th At 4PM Where: The Cathedral of St. John, 271 N. Main Street, Providence Description: Monthly candlelit services in the Taize tradition, on the second Sunday of every month. Contact: Tylan Creason (401) 274-4500 Ty@episcopalri.org
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Diocesan Youth Night WatchWhen: Friday April 16 -Saturday April 17, 2010
Where: Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave.NY,NY 10025
Description: High School Aged Young People will travel to NYC to the Cathedral for its famous Night Watch Program see www.stjohndivine.org for more info.
Contact: Mary Ann Kolakowski 274-4500 or Catherine Thenault
CAThenault@cox.net or maryann@episcopalri.org
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RSCM Youth Festival Evensong
When: Sunday April 25, 2010, 5PM
Where: St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Providence
Description: Parishes with youth choirs who currently use the RSCM program come together annually to participate in leading Evensong. Consider involving your parish youth choir this year! All are welcome to come worship with us at the Evensong. Choristers & Directors will jointly rehearse from 1-3 on Sat. January 30th at St. Luke's, East Greenwich and Sat. April 24th at St. Martin's , Providence.
Contact: Priscilla Rigg at (401)884-2237
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Conversations on the Charter for Lifelong Formation
When: Wednesday April 28, 2010 7 - 9 PM
Where: St.. Paul's Church 50 Park Place, Pawtucket
Description: In July 2009, the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church approved adoption of The Charter for Life Long Christian Formation and identified the goal to see to it implemented in all dioceses. Many of us in RI are already involved in a life of faith which exemplifies or seeks to exemplify these aspects of our life together. All of us need to continue to strive to do so. Please join us for prayer and conversation by reflecting on the Charter.
This session will begin with the regular midweek celebration of the Holy Eucharist at St. Paul's 7PM, conversation will follow
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Deanery Confirmations Day One
When: May 1st 2010, Narragansett & West Bay at 10AM
East Bay & Aquidneck at 2PM
Where: The Cathedral of St. John, Providence, RI
Description: Clergy, Presenters, and candidates should plan to arrive 1 hour prior to the liturgy for a short walk-through and orientation. Additional information will be sent out as the dates approach. Contact Canon Tylan Creason 274-4500 X 242 Ty@episcopalri.org
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Deanery Confirmations Day Two
When: May 8th 2010, Central & Blackstone at 10AM
As Needed/ Overflow at 2PM
Where: The Cathedral of St. John, Providence, RI
Description: Clergy, Presenters, and candidates should plan to arrive 1 hour prior to the liturgy for a short walk-through and orientation. Additional information will be sent out as the dates approach. Contact Canon Tylan Creason 274-4500 X 242 Ty@episcopalri.org
Diocesan Spring United Thank Offering Ingathering
(held by the ECW)
When: Saturday, May 15th 10:00 To 2:00 Where: Christ Church--Lincoln 1643 Lonsdale Avenue Description: Ingathering of Thank Offerings--Sponsored by Episcopal Church Women. All parishes will present their thank offerings at a Holy Eucharist service. The guest speaker, The Rev. Deacon Buck Close, will bring us news about his many visits to Haiti. Don't miss the timely, informative program Rev'd Close is preparing for us. There will be a catered lunch, and registration fee of $7.50 mail to the address below. Contact: Priscilla McFarland, 15 McCann St, N Smithfield RI 02896 PDMCFARLAND@yahoo.com 401-766-3115 www.christchurchlincoln.org
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Parish Administrator's Luncheon
When: Thursday, May 20, 2010 Where: St. Peter's-by-the-Sea, Narragansett Description: Save the Date, More information and invitations to follow soon Contact: Liz Crawley [401] 274-4500 x223 liz@episcopalri.org
www.episcopalri.org
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Pilgrimage to Taizé
When: May 30th to June 8th at 4PM Where: Taize Monastery, Taize France. Description: A trip for young adults over the age of 18, to spend a week living, working, and worshipping with the Taize brothers and young people from around the world. Contact: Tylan Creason (401) 274-4500 Ty@episcopalri.org
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EFM Mentor Training
When: July 29 -31, 2010 Where: St. Peter's by the Sea 72 Central Street Narragansett, RI 02882 Description: For New and Experienced Mentors 18 hour Course for Certification for New Mentors and Required Continuing Education for Current Mentors Particiapnts have the opportunity to register as residential( Village Inn, Narragansett, RI) or as commuters, attending all day and evening sessions. Contact: Mary Ann Kolakowski (401) 274-4500 ext. 247 maryann@episcopalri.org
www.episcopalri.org
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ECW Spiritual Retreat 2010When: Friday October 15th & Saturday October 16th 2010 Where: Canonicus Retreat Center Exeter Rd Exeter RI Description: SAVE THE DATE. Mark your calendar now for the RI ECW's Annual Women's Spiritual Retreat, which will be held at Canonicus Retreat Center in Exeter with nationally acclaimed author and Rhode Island native, Ann Hood, as our facilitator. Details will follow at a later date. Contact: Elaine DaRosa 401-295-5758 Bige824@hotmail.com
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ECC- EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE CENTER
An Evening Under the Stars
When: May 15, 2010 6pm-10pm
Where: Episcopal Conference Center 872 Reservoir Road Pascoag, RI 02859
Description: Come join us for the 2nd annual "Evening Under the Stars" to raise funds for programs, scholarships and capital improvements. The evening will include dinner, entertainment, silent auction and lucky draw. Tickets are $50 each and there will be a cash bar with beer, wine and soft drinks.
Contact: Susan Moore 401-480-6242
susiesport@gmail.com
http://www.eccri.org/home.asp
SUMMER CAMP 2010 Schedule
Music and Arts Camp
June 27-July 3, For 8th-12th graders Teen Camp
July 4-9, For 7th-9th graders Older Boys Camp
July 11th-16th, For 5th and 6th graders Older Girls CampJuly 18th-23rd, For 5th and 6th graders Camper's Choice Week
July 25th-August 30th, For 8th-12th graders Younger Children CampAugust 2nd-6th, For 2nd-4th graders Summer's End Camp
August 8th-13th, For 7th-12th graders
For more info: visit www.ECCRI.org email us at registrar@ECCRI.org or call ECC at 401-568-4055 |
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IN Our parishes
Lenten Stations of the Cross
When: March 26
Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence
Description: Lenten Stations of the Cross following Evening Prayer at 5 pm and Low Mass at 5:30, every friday during lent.
Contact: Cory MacLean 421-6702
office@sstephens.necoxmail.com
www.sstephens.org
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Lenten Series: St. John's Passion set to music When: Sundays in Lent 7-8 pm Where: 114 George Street Providence, RI Description: We will look at the development of musical settings of St. John's passion; in particular how the composers' musical choices influence the way the text is interpreted. Contact: Cory MacLean (401) 421-6702 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com
www.sstephens.org
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Lenten Series: St. John's Passion set to music When: Sundays in Lent 7-8 pm Where: 114 George Street Providence, RI Description: We will look at the development of musical settings of St. John's passion; in particular how the composers' musical choices influence the way the text is interpreted. Contact: Cory MacLean (401) 421-6702 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com
www.sstephens.org
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Lenten Stations of the Cross
When: March 26
Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence
Description: Lenten Stations of the Cross following Evening Prayer at 5 pm and Low Mass at 5:30, every friday during lent.
Contact: Cory MacLean 421-6702
office@sstephens.necoxmail.com
www.sstephens.org
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Run the Reservoir 15K & Walk When: March 27, 2010, 10 AM Where: Trinity Episcopal Church 251 Danielson Pike N Scituate, RI 02857 Description: Competitive run and fun walk to support the Trinity Food Closet. 3rd annual event with all the trimmings. Contact: Milt Schumacher 401 647 3905 miltschumacher@hotmail.com
http://www.trinityepiscopalonline.org
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CrossWalk: St. Martin's Artists Interpret the Stations of the CrossWhen: April 1 at 6pm Where: St. Martin's Episcopal Church 50 Orchard Ave. Providence, RI 02906 Description: Join us for a simple supper in the "upper room" (Great Hall), Eucharist, and then walk the stations of the cross created by artists in the parish. The liturgy will begin around 7pm. Contact: The Rev. Lindsay Lunnum 401-751-2141 rev.lindsay.lunnum@gmail.com
www.stmartinsprov.org
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Children's Stations of the Cross
When: Good Friday April 2, 2010 10:00 AM Where: St. mark's Episcopal Church 10 Turner Ave. Riverside Description: Starts at St. Mark's Church and we walk the East Providence Bike Path for Children & Adults Contact: Sue Rossi 433-0211 office@stmarksriverside.org
www.stmarksriverside.org
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St Michael's Yoga
When: Thursdays at 6PM
Where: St. Michael's Bristol 399 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Description: St. Michael's has an excellent opportunity for you! We have a small yoga group that meets weekly in the Ivy Room of the Tildesly building. Come achieve the many healthful benefits yoga has for the regular practitioner. As yoga teaches us to meditate we learn to listen, to concentrate, and to be present in the moment. There is no membership fee.
Contact: Louisa Jones 401-396-5067 louisajones@cox.net
http://www.stmichaelsbristolri.org
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The Great Give Away Yard Sale
When: Saturday, April 17, 9 am-1 pm
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 1336 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence
Description: The parish has been decluttering during Lent. Items range from electronics to clothing to books and housewares. Contact: Judy Phillips, 401-438-7447 jphillips304@cox.net
www.epiphanyep.org
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American Songbook Goes on Tour: Emmanuel Church
When: 7:30 on April 23 & 24, 2PM Matinee on April 25
Where: Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn Street, Newport, RI Description: With their performance of "An American Songbook Goes on Tour", Trinity Church's Ministry of the Arts program is hitting the road with a unique fundraising opportunity for Episcopal Charities. Come hear poignant narratives woven together with the works of Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Jim Croce, the Byrds, Elvis, and the Everly Brothers. Keep an eye out for performance dates at Emmanual Church in Newport, St. Luke's Church in East Greenwich, and the Cathedral of St. John in Providence. Tickets are $20.00. Buy yours from Episcopal Charities before we sell out! Tickets: Peggy Amatore, 274-4500, ext. 234. Jack StJean ext. 233 Peggy@episcopalri.org
www.episcopalri.org
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Readings and Music for Eastertide
When: April 25, 2010, 5 p.m. Where: Grace Church 175 Mathewson St. Providence RI 02903 Description: Come hear our choir Contact: Mark Johnson 401-330 6787 or Carolina Boyle 401-331-3225 carboyle@verizon.net
www.GraceChurchProvidence.org
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Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-Sea
When: April 28th at 5PM
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
*** American Songbook Goes on Tour: St Luke's
When: 7:30 on April 30 & May 1, 2PM Matinee on May 2
Where: St. Luke's, Pierce & Church Streets, East Greenwich Description: With their performance of "An American Songbook Goes on Tour", Trinity Church's Ministry of the Arts program is hitting the road with a unique fundraising opportunity for Episcopal Charities. Come hear poignant narratives woven together with the works of Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Jim Croce, the Byrds, Elvis, and the Everly Brothers. Keep an eye out for performance dates at Emmanual Church in Newport, St. Luke's Church in East Greenwich, and the Cathedral of St. John in Providence. Tickets are $20.00. Buy yours from Episcopal Charities before we sell out! Tickets: Peggy Amatore, 274-4500, ext. 234. Jack StJean ext. 233 Peggy@episcopalri.org
www.episcopalri.org
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American Songbook Goes on Tour: The CathedralWhen: 7:30 on May 7 & 8, 2PM Matinee on May 9
Where: Cathedral of St. John, 271 N Main Street, Providence
Description: With their performance of "An American Songbook Goes on Tour", Trinity Church's Ministry of the Arts program is hitting the road with a unique fundraising opportunity for Episcopal Charities. Come hear poignant narratives woven together with the works of Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Jim Croce, the Byrds, Elvis, and the Everly Brothers. Keep an eye out for performance dates at Emmanual Church in Newport, St. Luke's Church in East Greenwich, and the Cathedral of St. John in Providence. Tickets are $20.00. Buy yours from Episcopal Charities before we sell out! Tickets: Peggy Amatore, 274-4500, ext. 234. Jack StJean ext. 233 Peggy@episcopalri.org
www.episcopalri.org
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Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-Sea
When: May 26th at 5PM
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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St Michael's Yoga
When: Thursdays at 6PM Where: St. Michael's Bristol 399 Hope Street, Bristol, RI Description: St. Michael's has an excellent opportunity for you! We have a small yoga group that meets weekly in the Ivy Room of the Tildesly building. Come achieve the many healthful benefits yoga has for the regular practitioner. As yoga teaches us to meditate we learn to listen, to concentrate, and to be present in the moment. There is no membership fee. Contact: Louisa Jones 401-396-5067 louisajones@cox.net
http://www.stmichaelsbristolri.org
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Staying on in the Ruins: The Sisters who stayed after the cameras left
When: Saturday, May 1, 2010 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: St. Margaret's Convent 17 Highland Park Street, Boston MA 02119 Description: In 1927, the Sisters of the Society of Saint Margaret in Boston established a mission house in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. They directed schools for needy and handicapped children, and ministered to the indigent elderly. For eighty-three years they served the forgotten and neglected in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. On Jan 12, 2010, all that they had built was destroyed in twelve seconds. They are still there, come hear about it. Contact: Reservations can be made by contacting the Reservation Desk at the Boston Convent at 617-445-8961 x127 or emailing reservations@ssmbos.org
*** Healing the Healer seminarWhen: Friday evening May 7 through Sunday noon May 9 Where: Calvary Episcopal Church at 21st Street and Park Avenue South in New York City. Description: Celebrating the legacy of the Rev. Samuel Shoemaker and the 75th Anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.), historic Calvary Episcopal Church in New York City will stage a seminar on alcoholism May 7-9. The purpose of the seminar is to help people understand the alcoholic's spiritual journey of healing. Co-founder of A.A., Bill W., credited Shoemaker (rector of Calvary in 1925-52) with giving the spiritual insights that helped him and Dr. Bob S. create the group's iconic Twelve Step program 75 years ago. Several talks and workshops will take place Saturday. Online registration only $25. Contact: Publicity Bob Kinney -- 512.419.1738
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Sara Miles RetreatWhen: June 15 -17 Where: Adelynrood Retreat and Conference Center 46 ELm Street Byfield, Ma Description: Groceries and the Bread of Heaven: Feeding Bodies and Soulsis a retreat presented by Sara Milea Author of Take This Bread: A Radical Conversion. Come and Learn about the connection between spirituality and service. Through presentation and discussion we will rethink the practical service of feeding and healing in ways that will bring alive our experience of the Gospel. Contact: Kahy Schlecht 50984463862 kakalina@naisp.net See complete discription at www.adelynrood.org |
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Episcopal charities
 Episcopal Charities 2010 Annual Campaign Update
Our brochure asks, "Where will 2010 take us?" What will your answer be?
First, let's see where we've been. In 1952, the people of this Diocese answered the call of Bishop John Seville Higgins, founder of Episcopal Charities to help those less fortunate in our communities. It began finding six local agencies with varying needs. 57 years later, Episcopal Charities has given grants to 111 social service agencies. The needs of our Rhode Island neighbors continue to grow. Economic recovery will be slow for the people in our state. Funding from other sources to these agencies continue to cut back or disappear.
Since its founding, Episcopal Charities has been a link between healers and those in need of healing.
Our volunteers are busy gearing up for their parish campaigns. When a representative from your church asks if you can help, please know how much you donation will do.
The brochure you received recently in the mail has a long list of agencies that help people in the most desperate situations. For more information on what the agencies do, go to the www.episcopalri.org and click on Episcopal Charities and Who We Support.
If the road ahead seems too long, the view on the
horizon gives us hope to continue he journey.
Ways to Give:
Respond when contacted by our parish representative.
Send your donation with your name, address, phone # and parish to 275 North Main Street, Providence RI. 02903 401-274-4500, ext. 234 for Peggy and 233 for Jack.
Donate online. Go to www.episcopalri.org/charities and visit the donation page.
American Songbook Goes on Tour: Emmanuel Church
When: 7:30 on April 23 & 24, 2PM Matinee on April 25
Where: Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn Street, Newport, RI Description: With their performance of "An American Songbook Goes on Tour", Trinity Church's Ministry of the Arts program is hitting the road with a unique fundraising opportunity for Episcopal Charities. Come hear poignant narratives woven together with the works of Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Jim Croce, the Byrds, Elvis, and the Everly Brothers. Keep an eye out for performance dates at Emmanual Church in Newport, St. Luke's Church in East Greenwich, and the Cathedral of St. John in Providence. Tickets are $20.00. Buy yours from Episcopal Charities before we sell out! Tickets: Peggy Amatore, 274-4500, ext. 234. Jack StJean ext. 233 Peggy@episcopalri.org
www.episcopalri.org
*** American Songbook Goes on Tour: St Luke's
When: 7:30 on April 30 & May 1, 2PM Matinee on May 2
Where: St. Luke's, Pierce & Church Streets, East Greenwich Description: With their performance of "An American Songbook Goes on Tour", Trinity Church's Ministry of the Arts program is hitting the road with a unique fundraising opportunity for Episcopal Charities. Come hear poignant narratives woven together with the works of Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Jim Croce, the Byrds, Elvis, and the Everly Brothers. Keep an eye out for performance dates at Emmanual Church in Newport, St. Luke's Church in East Greenwich, and the Cathedral of St. John in Providence. Tickets are $20.00. Buy yours from Episcopal Charities before we sell out! Tickets: Peggy Amatore, 274-4500, ext. 234. Jack StJean ext. 233 Peggy@episcopalri.org
www.episcopalri.org
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American Songbook Goes on Tour: The Cathedral
When: 7:30 on May 7 & 8, 2PM Matinee on May 9
Where: Cathedral of St. John, 271 N Main Street, Providence
Description: With their performance of "An American Songbook Goes on Tour", Trinity Church's Ministry of the Arts program is hitting the road with a unique fundraising opportunity for Episcopal Charities. Come hear poignant narratives woven together with the works of Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Jim Croce, the Byrds, Elvis, and the Everly Brothers. Keep an eye out for performance dates at Emmanual Church in Newport, St. Luke's Church in East Greenwich, and the Cathedral of St. John in Providence. Tickets are $20.00. Buy yours from Episcopal Charities before we sell out! Tickets: Peggy Amatore, 274-4500, ext. 234. Jack StJean ext. 233 Peggy@episcopalri.org
www.episcopalri.org
Contact Episcopal Charities
Peggy: (401) 274-4500 x234
Jack: (4010 274-4500 x233
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