Greetings!
Happy Advent! Hope everyone is keeping their eye on the coming of Christ while all this decorating and shopping is underway.
You should also keep an eye on the Diocesan Blog in the next few weeks as we post Advent meditations from The Episcopal Church. These meditations focus on prayer for our Companion Diocese in the Southern Sudan and their potentially volatile chance to vote for freedom from Khartoum this January. Meanwhile, here is a present you can open now: Pictures of the Rev. Robert Marshall's installation as rector of St. John's in Barrington. View them here!
Blessings,
Ruth Meteer
Communications Officer
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
 *The deadline for submissions to the next e-RISEN is Tuesday December 21st. Use our online form to submit.
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From the Diocesan House
 CDC Learn & Lead: Stewardship
When: Saturday, January 22, 2011 from 9am-4pmWhere: St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 99 Pierce Street, East Greenwich RI
Description: The Congregational Development Commission presents a Day of Workshops and Lectures featuring Terry Parsons, to encourage and equip your church's efforts. Come learn how to run a more successful stewardship program. Participants will be exposed to turn-key methods that have already beenproven successful in this diocese and region, and which could work for your church too.$10/person or $50 for a delegation of 5+
from a single church
Contact: Gloria Williams 401-274-4500
*** CLERGY: Planning for Tomorrow (w/ Church Pension Group)
When: February 11-12
Where: Cathedral of St. John
Description: These conferences offered by the Church Pension Group help active/retired clergy and their spouses develop the life and financial planning skills they need to meet goals while they are working, and in retirement.
Contact: Contact Betsy Fornal at Diocesan House 274-4500 x225
Betsy@episcopalri.org
http://www.episcopalri.org
*** Diocesan Convocation Featuring Diana Butler Bass
When: Saturday March 5th 2011
Where: The Marriott Hotel, One Orms Street, Providence
Description: Featuring Diana Butler Bass who is an acclaimed author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the author of seven books including the best-seller "Christianity for the Rest of Us" (2006)
Contact: Call 401-274-4500 for more info and stay tuned for registration information
ty@episcopalri.org
http://www.episcopalri.org
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CLERGY: A Conversation with Christina Rees
When: Friday April 8, 9:00am -1:00pm
Where: The Cathedral of St. John
Description: Christina Rees is a well known writer, broadcaster and public speaker. She is also a member of the General Synod of the Church of England and the Chair of WATCH (Women and the Church). Lunch will be provided.
Contact: Contact Betsy Fornal at Diocesan House 274-4500 x225 or for more information
Betsy@episcopalri.org
http://www.episcopalri.org *** Lay Leadership Development Day with Christina Rees
When: April 9th 2011 9:00 - 3:00
Where: The Cathedral of St. John
Description: Christina Rees is a well known writer, broadcaster, and public speaker. She is also a member of the General Synod of the Church of England and the Chair of WATCH (Women and the Church). Program will include presentations and workshops to support the ministries of Wardens, Vestry, Treasurers and all Lay Leadership. Look for further information soon!
Contact: Contact Ty Creason at Diocesan House 274-4500 x242 for more information
Ty@episcopalri.org
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In Our Parishes
Centering Prayer at St Michaels Bristol
When: Wednesdays in December 6pm
Where: 399 Hope Street Bristol
Description: In Advent you can try something old and something new! Centering Prayer has been re-introduced by Fr Thomas Keating as a way for Christians to deepen their prayer lives. The method itself goes back to the 14th century (or further) to a work written by anonymous Christian mystic, "The Cloud of Unknowing". We will be ...exploring this type of prayer Wednesday evenings in December (Advent) at 6pm in the All Angels Chapel. Wear comfortable clothes. Hope to see you there. If you have questions, please contact Louisa Jones at louisajones@cox.net
Contact: Louisa Jones 401-396-5067
louisajones@cox.net
http://www.stmichaelsbristolri.org/
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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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Advent Quiet Day
When: December 11, 9 am - Noon
Where: St. Paul's Church 50 Park Place Pawtucket
Description: Reflections for Advent, time for silence and prayer, concluding with the Eucharist
Contact: Fr. Bill Locke (401)728-4300
frbill@cox.net
http://www.stpaulspawtucket.org
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Twenty-first Annual Service of Advent Lessons & Carols
When: December 12, 2010 at 5 p.m.
Where: Grace Church 175, Mathewson Street Providence, RI 09203
Description: A candlelit service of traditional readings, seasonal hymns, and choral music by Anonymous, Goldschmidt, Joubert, Ord, Palestrina, and Part.
Contact: Mark Johnson 401-330-6787
markjohnson@verizon.net
http://gracechurchprovidence.org
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St. Ann's Prayer Shawl Ministry
When: December 13th at 7 p.m.
Where: Harbor Church Ladies Parlor
Description: This Prayer Shawl group meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 p .m. in the Ladies Parlor of the Harbor Church on Block Island.
Contact: Erica Tonner. 401-466-2911
saintannsbythesea@verizon.net
http://stannsbythesea.com
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YOGA FOR THE SOUL
When: Every Thursday 10 to 11:30am Where: Church of the Transfiguration 1665 Broad St. Cranston Description: Focusing on awareness, flexibility, strength, and relaxation. Contact: Bonnie Alexander 401-4613142 office@church-transfig.org http://www.church-transfig.org Find us on ***
Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-SeaWhen: December 22nd at 5PM
Where: St. Ann's By-the-Sea Block Island
Description: A beautiful service of sacred hymns, candle light, and the island drummers. Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Contact:Erica Tonner, Administrator 401-466-2911
saintannsbythesea@verizon.net
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iN THE AREA
Personal Prayer Weekend
When: Friday December 17-Sunday December 19
Where: ST. MARGARET'S CONVENT 17 Highland Park Street Boston, MA
Description: Begins Friday evening and ends on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. An opportunity to savor Advent's final days and to prepare for Christmas in the setting of a private retreat supported by an atmosphere of prayerful silence, the Eucharist and the Daily Office. $60 per night with a deposit of $60 required when registering. Financial Aid is available for those who are unable to make the donation. Please RSVP
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Christmas Eve
When: December 25th at 9:00 pm
Where: ST. MARGARET'S CONVENT 17 Highland Park Street Boston, MA
Description: Join us for the Christ-Mass at 9:00 pm.
Contact: Reservations Desk 617-445-8961 x127
reservations@ssmbos.org
http://ssmbos.org ***
Christmas Lessons and Carols
When: Sunday, December 26 at 4:00 pm
Where: ST. MARGARET'S CONVENT 17 Highland Park Street Boston, MA Description: Reception following. Please let us know that you will be joining us by Sunday, December 19. Contact: Reservations Desk 617-445-8961 x127 reservations@ssmbos.org http://www.ssmbos.org*** New Years Eve
When: Friday December 31 at 7:30 pm Where: ST. MARGARET'S CONVENT 17 Highland Park Street Boston, MA Description: Welcoming the New Year at 7:30 p.m. Reception follows. There are limited overnight accommodations available. Call the Reservations Desk at 617-445-8961 x127. Please RSVP by December 23 if you plan to attend the service. $60 per night. Financial Aid is available for those who are unable to make the donation. Contact: Reservations Desk 617-445-8961 x127 reservations@ssmbos.org http://www.ssmbos.org
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3rd Annual Breakfast for Bereaved Parents
When: January 11, 2011 , 9:30-11:30 (doors open at 9) Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel 801 Greenwich Ave. Warwick, RI Description: The Margaret Sterling Cook Foundation invites breaved parents and their family and friends to a celebration of our children right after the difficult holidays. Our keynote speaker is actress and author, Marianne Leone. She will deliver her message of hope and healing as a bereaved mother. The served breakfast is $12.00 per adult,$7.50 for children 3-12, children under 3, free. Reservations and payment must be received by January 15, 2011. Please indicate on a sheet of paper the names of those attending and the name of the child(ren)to be remembered. Or, download the invitation from the MSCF website. Contact: Send reservations to: Margaret Sterling Cook Foundation P.O. Box 14 Hope, RI 02831 For questions or more information, please call Melissa Masquelette at (401)419-7756 jenscri@gmail.com http://margaretsterlingcookfoundation.org |
Episcopal charities
 Episcopal Charities 2010
2010 EPISCOPAL CHARITIES UPDATE
May we share all God's blessings in this Season of Thanksgiving.
Each year, as we get closer to Thanksgiving, we take time to reflect on our blessings and remember all the things that we should be grateful for. We are thankful for our health and the health of our families. We are thankful to have a safe place to live, to have enough to eat, money to pay the bills, and fill our cars with gas. We are blessed with the good health to be able to play with our kids and help them do homework. We are grateful that we can go to the doctor when we are not well and have access to medicine. We are fortunate to have time to relax, watch TV, read a book, or spend time with friends.
Well, that's the way it should be. Yet, during this economic crisis and high unemployment, it will be difficult for many to be thankful. Many will not have a job. Many will lose their home or have no place to rent. Many cannot buy food, pay for heat or gas. Many will lose their health benefits or be unable to pay the pharmacist for medicines.
With the work or our dedicated volunteers and generous donors,
Episcopal Charities has been able to lessen this burden. We are very thankful.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we want you to know that you have been a gift to us. We wish to thank you for all the special gifts that have been given and the outstanding efforts that have made to fulfill the Episcopal Charities Mission. Because of you, social service agencies from Woonsocket to Westerly, Aquidneck to Apponaug will have food, heat, shelter healthcare, and other basic and special needs for people in fragile situations.
Together, we are keeping this great tradition and mission alive. Have a joyful and Happy Thanksgiving !
Campaign Update:
As of November 17, 2010, pledges total $367,0000 - 73% of our $500,000 goal.
If you have not participated yet, just think of all the good your gift will do for so many. Please join with others across our Diocese to help Christ in healing the gaps, hurts, and brokenness in thousands of lives.
Ways to Give:
- Donate online. Use the button below or go to www.episcopalri.org/charities and visit the donation page.
- 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
- Contact Episcopal Charities: Peggy (401) 274-4500 x234 peggy@episcopalri.org
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January 22, 2011
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Ezo Calendars for sale
by the Companion Diocese Committee
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Job Opening:
St. Barnabas is looking for a secretary! Hours are 9 - 12noon, 3 days/week, $12.00/hr. Contact: Fr J. Pallard,
401-737-4141
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