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What is your church doing to help flood victims this Easter season? Please email ruth@episcopalri.org to let the diocese know. We may be able to connect your parish with aid from outside agencies through an initiative of the Rhode Island State Council of Churches, and we would love to share your creative ideas and inspiring stories with other parishes across the state! Keep us updated. Also, please spread the word at your church that the Diocese of Rhode Island and the Episcopal Charities Fund of Rhode Island are taking donations for flood relief. All contributions will go to Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a fund set up through the city of Warwick.
Make your contribution through Episcopal Charities using the online donation button below, or mail your check to the Diocesan Office at 275 N. Main Street, Providence RI 02903. Be sure to designate donations for "Flood Relief" or "Neighbors Helping Neighbors".
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
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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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
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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. ContactCanon 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. ContactCanon 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
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St Michael's Yoga
When: Thursdays at 6:30PM
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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Finding Our Spirit in PoetryWhen:April 25, 2010 Where:Christ Church of Westerly 8 Elm St. Westerly, RI Description: This event will feature readings by our Seminarian Spencer Reece, whose work has been compared to Gerald Manley Hopkins, James Merrill and Elizabeth Bishop. His poems have recently been published in the New Yorker and his first volume of poetry, "The Clerks Tale" was selected to win the Bakeless Prize. The signature poem from the volume is currently being made into a short film by the actor James Franco. In 2009, Spencer won a Pushcart Prize, and he received a Guggenheim Fellowship, Whiting Award, and National Endowment for the Arts poetry fellowship. Spencer is currently attending Yale's Berkeley Divinity School and is postulant for the Holy Orders in the Episcopal Church. For the past year, Spencer has been the visiting seminarian for Christ Church Westerly and has been leading a poetry discussion group at the church on Sunday mornings. Also reading at the event will be Langdon Hammer, who is a distinguished English professor at Yale and is a poetry reviewer for the New York Times and the poetry editor for The American Scholar. He will be reading a chapter from his upcoming biography on James Merrill. The event is free and all are welcome. Contact:Roger Brown 401-596-0197 christ-church@verizon.net
www.christchurchwesterly.org
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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The Glory of Ravenna: When Looking Up, A spiritual Retreat
When: Sunday, May 2, 2010, at 4:00 PM Where:Christ Church Parish Hall 7 Elm Street, Westerly, RI Description: A lecture by Dr. John W. Cook, of the Yale Divinity School. Dr. Cook is a leading scholar on Religion and the Arts. This talk with slides will focus on Ravenna, Italy as a place of royal retreat and expert mosaics with Christian content. Contact:Pamela Young, Arts Commission; Church Office 401-596-0197 peba121@gmail.com
www.christchurchwesterly.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 6:30PM 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 | |
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
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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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