| Greetings!
Youth from choirs all over New England spent last week at the RSCM Newport Summer Course practicing, praying, and playing around in the beautiful halls of Salve Regina University! You can read about it on the blog and see photos on facebook. Email Maryann@episcopalri.org to learn how your church's youth choir can get involved next year!
In other news, a fresh issue of RISEN Magazine is in the mail on its way to you. Can't wait? You don't have to! Check out the fancy ebook version on our website.
Ever wondered what your parish's dollars are building for the whole diocese? Come learn at this year's Program and Budget Hearings. Convention is nearing fast and your parish delegates need to know what you think about program and budget issues. Your opinion matters! Click here to jump down to the listing so you can save these important dates.
Ruth Meteer
Communications Officer
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island 
*The deadline for submissions to the next e-RISEN is Tuesday August 24th. Use our online form to submit.
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From the Diocesan HousE
Program & Budget Hearing
When: Tuesday September 7th 2010 at 7pm Where: St. Michael's, Bristol Description: Come find out what your parish dollars are building for the whole of the diocese! This will be a preview and discussion of the 2011 diocesan budget which will be voted on at Convention in October. All are encouraged to attend. Come learn, then let your parish delegates what you think, to make sure your voice is heard at Convention! Contact: Ty Creason 401-274-4500 x242 or RSVP on 
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Program & Budget Hearing
When: Wednesday September 8th 2010 at 7pm Where: St. Luke's East Greenwich Description: Come find out what your parish dollars are building for the whole of the diocese! This will be a preview and discussion of the 2011 diocesan budget which will be voted on at Convention in October. All are encouraged to attend. Come learn, then let your parish delegates what you think, to make sure your voice is heard at Convention! Contact: Ty Creason 401-274-4500 x242 ty@episcopalri.org
www.episcopalri.org
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A Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Anne Marie Richards
When: Sunday Sept 12th, 4:00pm Where: Trinity Church, One Queen Anne Square, Newport, RI Description: The Wardens, Vestry and Congregation of Trinity Church 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 Anne Marie Richards as the thirtieth rector of the parish. your prayers and presence are requested at the service and reception Clergy: Red stoles. Contact: RSVP: 401-846-0660 Adminassistant@trinitynewport.org http://www.trinitynewport.org
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Program & Budget Hearing
When: Tuesday September 14th 2010 at 7pm
Where: St. Mark's, Warwick
Description: Come find out what your parish dollars are building for the whole of the diocese! This will be a preview and discussion of the 2011 diocesan budget which will be voted on at Convention in October. All are encouraged to attend. Come learn, then let your parish delegates what you think, to make sure your voice is heard at Convention! Contact: Ty Creason 401-274-4500 x242 or RSVP on ty@episcopalri.org
www.episcopalri.org
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Taizé at the Cathedral
When: September 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
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CLERGY ONLY Program & Budget Hearing
When: Thursday September 16th 2010 at 9am
Where: The Cathedral of St. John
Description: Come find out what your parish dollars are building for the whole of the diocese! This will be a preview and discussion of the 2011 diocesan budget which will be voted on at Convention in October. All clergy are encouraged to attend. Come and learn, to help you make the most educated decisions at Convention! Contact: Ty Creason 401-274-4500 x242 or RSVP on ty@episcopalri.org
www.episcopalri.org
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Program & Budget Hearing
When: Saturday September 18th 2010 at 9am
Where: The Cathedral of St. John
Description: Come find out what your parish dollars are building for the whole of the diocese! This will be a preview and discussion of the 2011 diocesan budget which will be voted on at Convention in October. All clergy are encouraged to attend. Come and learn, to help you make the most educated decisions at Convention! Contact: Ty Creason 401-274-4500 x242 or RSVP on
www.episcopalri.org
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Province 1 Deacons' Retreat: Interpret to the Church-Communicating the World and the Word
When: October 1-3, 2010
Where: Sheraton Hotel, 1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA
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ECW Women's Spiritual Retreat
When: Friday October 15th, 5:00 pm to Saturday Where: Canonicus Conference & Retreat Center, Exeter RI Description: Nationally acclaimed author Ann Hood will be our facilitator this year! Overnight accommodations and three meals are included in the $125.00 fee. A $35 deposit is required on or before September 24th. Scholarships are available upon request. Contact: Register with Elaine DaRosa, 824 Hatchery Road N.Kingstown RI 02852 401-295-5758 BigE824@hotmail.com
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IN Our parishes
St. Columba's 5KRace/Walk for the Island
When: August 21 - 9am Where: Saint Columba's 55 Vaucluse Avenue Middletown, RI 02842 Description: Race Course: Beautiful course along the banks of the Sakonnet River on Indian Avenue. Fast 5k course accurately measured by Ray Nelson. Registration: $20.00. Registration opens at 7:30am. T-Shirts to the first 200 registrants. Light refreshments following the race. This event is to raise money to support our very needy Aquidneck Island charities. Contact: Kathryn Warren 847-5571 kwarren@stcolumbaschapel.org
http://stcolumbaschapel.org
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Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-Sea
When: August 25th at 7PM
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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Back to School Clothing Sale
When: Aug 27th 4-8 pm & Aug 28th 8 am to 1 pm Where: St. David's on the Hill, 200 Meshanticut Valley Pkwy, Cranston Description: We will be selling gently used clothing for Men, Women & children at very cheap prices! Contact: Evie Bain 946-0801 stdavidsonthehill@verizon.net
http://www.stdavidsonthehill.net
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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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Church Yard SaleWhen: Saturday September 11, 2010 Where: Church of the Transfiguration 1665 Broad Street Cranston, RI 02905 Description: Entire Church Law filled with tables of furniture, clothes, household items and more. Contact: Maureen Mooney 781-9037 maureenmooney@verizon.net
www.church-transfig.org
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A Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Anne Marie Richards
When: Sunday Sept 12th, 4:00pm Where: Trinity Church, One Queen Anne Square, Newport, RI Description: The Wardens, Vestry and Congregation of Trinity Church 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 Anne Marie Richards as the thirtieth rector of the parish. your prayers and presence are requested at the service and reception Clergy: Red stoles. Contact: RSVP: 401-846-0660 Adminassistant@trinitynewport.org http://www.trinitynewport.org
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Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-Sea
When: September 22nd at 7PM
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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Pumpkin JunctionWhen: Saturday September 25, 2010 Where: St. John's Church 191 County Road Barrington, RI Description: Crafters and Vendors needed for this annual sale and festival. $35 per 12 X 12 space. Contact: Nancy Silva 401-245-5533 for more information. Nan.Silva@verizon.net
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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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Fall Craft Show
When: Saturday October 30, 2010 Where: Church of the Transfiguration 1665 Broad Street Cranston, RI 02905 Description: Church craft show featuring jewelry, gift baskets, sewn goods and much, much more. Raffles, food, baked goods. Contact: Maureen Mooney 781-9037 maureenmooney@verizon.net
www.church-transfig.org
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KNITTING RETREAT
When: Saturday, November 13th 10-3p.m. Where: St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 324 East Main Road, Portsmouth Description: Bring a kntting, crochet or craft project and come to this retreat lead by Sister Claire Joy; artist, mom, grandmother, episcopal nun, and occasional knitter from the Community of the Holy Spirit. The cost is $10 per person & includes lunch. To register send your name, address & phone number toKnitting Retreat, St. Mary's Church, 324 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 Contact: Susan Kelchner 401-683-9745 jkelchner@cox.net
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In the Area
Parish Nursing Basic Preparation Program
When: Beginning Wed.Sept. 29, at 4-7:30pm, through May, 2011 Where: St. Anne's Hospital 795 Middle Street Fall River, MA 02711 Description: What is Parish/Faith Community Nursing? It is the intentional care of the sprit as part of the process of promoting wholistic health and preventing or minimizing illness in a faith commuity. 34 contact hours will be awarded at completion of the course. Fee: $325, includes all printed materials, textbooks and Parish Nurse Pin. Contact: Wendy Merriman, Mgr. of Parish/Faith Community Nursing and Health Ministry Program at St. Anne's Hospital or Anne McCarthy, Grace Church in Providence WHMerr@aol.com or Capris1103@hotmail.com |
Episcopal charities
 Episcopal Charities 2010 Annual Campaign Update
By Noel Bassett, Parish Co-Chair, St. Luke's Church, East Greenwich
While working at the Episcopal Charities table one Sunday, one of my friends came up to me with a big smile on her face and jokingly said, "What are you selling now?"
I replied, grinning, "Yah, I know..." Then I started to think of what I really am selling. "I'm selling a warm and dry bed for a homeless person; I'm selling a hot meal for a single mother and her children who can't quite make ends meet; I'm selling emotional and psychological support for troubled youths who are trying to figure out the world. In short, I'm selling support for a hundred plus non profit organizations in Rhode Island which clothe, feed and nurture the less able people of my community."
Please help with any amount of donation in order continue these worthy charities. You may pledge monthly, quarterly or annually by check, credit card or online. If your finances are limited, you may also donate time by becoming a volunteer in many of the organizations. In oh so many ways, we can all "Pass on the Light of Christ."
As of July 22, 2010 our pledges total $290,000. This is 58% of our $500,000 goal. Our glass is more than half full! But we have more to do. Our parish volunteers and Board members are busy spreading the word about the good works of the agencies supported by Episcopal Charities. If you have not made a contribution, please help them out. By helping the volunteers, you will give so much to our neighbors who are in fragile situations. Needs continue to grow, economic recovery is slow, jobs are scarce and, funding sources are cutting back.
If you're buying what Episcopal Charities, Noel and the volunteers are selling, you can know that together we are continuing a great tradition of being a link between healers and those in need of healing. And, you'll feel good!
For more information on the work of the agencies, go to www.episcopalri.org/Charities and click on "Who We Support".
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.
Contact Episcopal Charities
Peggy: (401) 274-4500 x234
Jack: (4010 274-4500 x233
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The Cathedral of St. John
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