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It is spring! This season's Risen Magazine has been printed and mailed so keep an eye on your mailboxes. If you can't wait, you can view it online now in our fun e-book gadget!
There are still a few sessions left of the mission Task Force's "Listening Gatherings". Every voice matters so be sure to stop by and let the Task Force know what you think the future mission of our diocese should be. Can't make it to a gathering? Participate in the discussion online at the task force facebook group.
Deanery Confirmations began this past Saturday, and two more services will happen this Saturday. As usual, everyone can view the photos on facebook  .
Lastly, The Congregational Development Commission has extended the deadline for applications for Congreational Development Grants through June 1, 2010 for this year only. For application information visit our page on the website, or call Betsy Fornal at 274-4500 x225.
Blessings,
Ruth Meteer
Communications Officer
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island 
*The deadline for submissions to the next e-RISEN is Tuesday May 18th. Use our online form to submit.
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From the Diocesan HousE
Listening Gathering - Mission
When: May 8, 10 a.m. Where: Church of the Epiphany, East Providence Description: Listening Process to influence and inspire our future mission priorites Contact: Brian Ehlers 480.8748 bce@cox.net RSVP on
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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
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Listening Gathering - Mission
When: May 12, 7 p.m. Where: St. Luke's East Greenwich Description: Listening Process to influence and inspire our future mission priorites Contact: Brian Ehler bce@cox.net RSVP on
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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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Conversations on the Charter for Christian Formation
When: Sunday May 16th 4-6pm
Where: St. Mark's Church 111 West Shore Rd, Warwick
Description: Come discuss what we are already doing and what more we can do to put this charter into action.
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Clergy Gathering - Mission
When: May 19, 10:00 a.m. Where: St. Paul's, Pawtucket Description: Listening Process to influence and inspire our future mission priorites Contact: Brian Ehlers bce@cox.net RSVP on
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Parish Administrator's Luncheon
When: Thursday, May 20, 2010
Where:St. Peter's-by-the-Sea, Narragansett
Description:Social Time, Lunch, Fun, & a Tour! In lieu of a gift exchange, please bring one of the following "living supplies" or a canned good to help stock St. Peter's recently expanded Food Pantry: Toilet paper, Paper towels, Tissues, Laundry detergent, Dish soap, Dish detergent, Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Tooth brushes, Bandaides, Feminine hygiene
Contact: RSVP by May 15th to Liz Crawley [401] 274-4500 x223
liz@episcopalri.org
www.episcopalri.org
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The Diaconal Ordination of Joyce Thorne and Patrick Greene
When: Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 10:00AM
Where:The Cathedral of St. John
Description: God Willing, The Rt. Rev. Geralyn Wolf, Bishop of Rhode Island, will ordain Patrick James Greene and Joyce Terrill Thorne to the Sacred Order of Deacons in Christ's One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. Clegry wear Red stoles. refreshments will be served.
Contact: Liz Crawley [401] 274-4500 x223 liz@episcopalri.org RSVP on
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Eucharistic Visitor Training
When: May 26th 6-9pm
Where: Diocesan Annex
Description: Following a Celebration of the Holy Eucharist, a Licensed Eucharistic Visitor can take the sacrament consecrated at the Celebration to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, were unable to be present at the Celebration.
Requirements. You must be endorsed by your clergy to enroll in this training. Class is limited to 20 participants so register early, Cost $10. A light supper will be provided.PLEASE BRING THE PARISH EUCHARISTIC VISITOR KIT WITH YOU TO THE TRAINING Contact:Gloria Williams 274-4500 ext. 247 gloria@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
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Safe Church/Healthy Church PracticesWhen: Saturday June 12, 2010 Where: St. Luke's Church 670 Weeden Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Description: Diocesan Training Contact: Gloria Williams 274-4500 ext. 247 gloria@episcopalri.org
www.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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Royal School of Church Music Newport Summer Camp
When: August 2 - August 8, 2010 Where: Salve Regina College and Emmanuel Church, Newport, RI and Trinity Church, Newport, RI Description: RSCM America is pleased to announce that a summer course is available once agin in New England! Girls, Boys, and teens alike will find this new course in residence at Salve Regina College in beautiful historic Newport by the Sea, a wonderful setting for a week of fine music-making, fun and fellowship. Choristers will rehearse daily with Mr. Benjamin Hutto and opportunities for small group and individual instruction will be provided. Final choral services will be held at Emmanuel Church, Newport, with Evensong, Friday, August 6 and Festival Eucharist, Sunday, August 8. Contact: Allen J. Hill, Registrar (401) 847-0675 rscmri@emmanuelnewport.org
http://www.emmanuelnewport.org/rscm-newport-course-2010/
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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:ECC 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
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ECC Open House and BBQ
When: Sunday May 23rd 2010 3PM to 8PM
Where: ECC 872 Reservoir Road Pascoag, RI 02859
Description: Come for the first time or the fifteenth time to explore ECC and learn more about our programs, facilities and staff. There will be a 3- 5pm Open house, and a 5:00 PM Holy Eucharist in the barn with Bishop Wolf celebrating and with a cookout immediately following. There will be no charge for the cookout, but we will put out a basket for a freewill donation should you feel moved to contribute!
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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 Camp
July 18th-23rd, For 5th and 6th graders
Camper's Choice Week
July 25th-August 30th, For 8th-12th graders
Younger Children Camp
August 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 director@ECCRI.org
call ECC at 401-568-4055
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IN Our parishes
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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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Mid-Week Music Concert
When: May 12, 2010, 3:00 pm Where: All Saints' Memorial Church 674 Westminster St. Providence, RI 02903 Description: All Saints' Memorial Church Mid-Week Concert, featuring Frank Mitchell Bush on the piano. Will last approximately 30 minutes Contact: Grace Malaby 401-751-1747 grace.asmcri@verizon.net
www.allsaintsmemorial.org
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Vespers & Mass for the Ascension
When: Thursday, May 13, 2010 5:90 & 5:30 pm Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI 02906 Description: Plainchant Vespers & Sung Evensong for the Ascension of our Lord Contact: Cory MacLean (401) 421-6702 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com
www.sstephens.org
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Spring Fling
When: Saturday, May 15th 11:00 to 3:00 Where: St. Mark's Church 10 Turner Avenue Riverside Description: Pony rides, bounce castle, reptiles, games with prizes, popcorn, balloons, & Lunch This event is rain or shine Contact: Sue Rossi 433-0211 office@stmarksriverside.org
www.stmarksriverside.org
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Mid-Week Concert
When: May 19, 2010, 3:00 pm Where: All Saints' Memorial Church 674 Westminster St. Providence, RI 02903 Description: All Saints' Memorial Church Mid-Week Concert featuring Rebecca Silliman on the flute and organ. Free Admission. Contact: Grace Malaby 401-751-1747 grace.asmcri@verizon.net
www.allsaintsmemorial.org
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St. Ann's Rummage Sale & BarbecueWhen: May 22 11 - 3 p.m. Where: The lawn of the Harbor Church on Block Island. Description: St.Ann's by the Sea annual Rummage Sale and new this year will be a Barbecue and Bake table. Contact: Erica Tonner, Administrator. 466-2911 saintannsbythesea@verizon.net
www.stannsbythesea.com
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Mid-Week Concert
When: May 26, 2010, 3:00 pm Where: All Saints' Memorial Church 674 Westminster St. Providence, RI 02903 Description: All Saints' Memorial Church Mid-Week Concerts, featuring Enno Fritsch on the organ. Free Admmission Contact: Grace Malaby 401-751-1747 grace.asmcri@verizon.net
www.allsaintsmemorial.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
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Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-SeaWhen: 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. Augustine's Yard SaleWhen: June 12, 2010 from 9 AM to 2 PM Where: St. Augustine's Church 35 Lower College Rd, Kingston Description: Miscellaneous items for sale. Snacks and drinks available. Contact: Nancy R. Brown 401-789-1728 nrbjoy@aol.com
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Celebration by-the-Sea
When: June 13, 2010 at 5 p.m. Where: Veteran's Memorial Park Description: Join your friends in South County for a Celebration by-the-Sea on Sunday, June 13, hosted by St. Peter's by-the-Sea, Narragansett, and St. Augustine's, Kingston. This festive Eucharist and picnic begins at 5pm at Veteran's Memorial Park, adjacent to the Narragansett Towers and Town Beach. Music will be provided by Pan Xpressions, a nine-piece calypso steel-pan drum band, who last year blew us away with their versions of Amazing Grace and How Great Thou Art. Brickley's is providing ice cream, Dell's is bringing the lemonade stand, so you bring food and drinks for your family, and chairs or blankets. The Eucharist will be celebrated at 5, followed by dinner and dancing as the sun goes down. Contact: The Rev. Casey Shobe casey@stpetersbythesea.com
www.stpetersbythesea.com
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St. David's Tag SaleWhen: Saturday, June 19th 8 am to 3 pm Where: St. David's on-the-Hill, 200 Meshanticut Valley Parkway, Cranston, RI 02920 Description: Come Join the Grannies for their early summer Tag Sale. Hunt for treasures with bargains galore! Snack bar will be open with breakfast goodies and hot lunch! Contact: Beth Hammond - 942-4368 stdavidsonthehill@verizon.net
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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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Celebration for FreedomWhen: Saturday , May 8th 6 pm - midnight Where: Courtyard® by Marriott® Boston Marlborough 75 Felton St. Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752 Description: This event will feature Indian music and dance, while raising awareness and funds for Bachpan Bachao Andolan, a non-profit, grass roots, direct-action people's movement dedicated to ending child slavery in India. Tickets are $30 and are available at www.celebrationforfreedom.eventbrite.com Contact: Stephen Hargrove (401)477-9059 stephenhargrove@yahoo.com
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E-Waste & Paper Shredding EventWhen: Saturday, May 15th 2010 9 am to 12 noon Where: Garden City Gazebo Garden City Center Rt 2 Cranston, RI Description: Collecting old/broken computer equipment and most electronics. For a small fee electronic items will be recycled and you can have your old paperwork shredded and recycled. Most electronics are $2 per item - TV's & AC units will be additional fee. Paper Shredding is 35 cents per pound. Contact: Brent Mancuso, Office Recycling Solutions at 401-580-7882 BrentM@OfficeRecyclingSolutions.com
www.OfficeRecyclingsolutions.com
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Witnesses to Hunger Opening Reception
When: May 19, 2010 at 5:30 p.m
Where: Peerless Lofts Atrium 150 Union Street Providence, RI
Description: Photo exhibit created by the School of Public Health at Drexel University, about the experience of raising a child on a limited income. The photographers of the project are mothers of young children who used cameras to frame the issues most important to them and to their children. Not only will some of the Witnesses from Philadelphia be sharing their experiences with us at the opening reception, but we have also expand this exhibit to include Rhode Island Witnesses, to truly localize the message. Tickets to the opening are $50 per person and all proceeds will benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.The exhibit is free and open to the public from May 20-June 4. Contact: Kelly Nichols 401-946-6325 x301 knichols@rifoodbank.org
www.rifoodbank.org
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Witnesses to Hunger Exhibit
When: May 20 - June 4, 2010, Monday- Saturday, 10am-7pm
Where: Peerless Lofts Atrium 150 Union Street Providence, RI
Description: Photo exhibit created by the School of Public Health at Drexel University, about the experience of raising a child on a limited income. The photographers of the project are mothers of young children who used cameras to frame the issues most important to them and to their children.
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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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Yale Divinity School Summer Term Program
When: June 7 - 11, 14 -18, and 21-25 (three sessions)
Where: Sterling Quadrangle,Yale Divinity School, New Haven CT
Description: This is the seventh year of Yale Divinity School's Summer Term program, which in 2010 offers one-week courses that run over three consecutive sessions! Our Term courses engage participants in stimulating, inspiring discussions in a number of courses in the areas of contemporary issues and history, scripture, theology, art & literature, music & liturgy, all in the context of the sacred. The full list of Summer Term courses can be accessed at the Summer Term web site http://www.yale.edu/sdqsummerterm , which offers an online registration option and detailed information about the program.
We hope you find a course that interests you!
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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: 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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