Greetings!
Thank you for your continued prayers! Bishop Wolf's knee replacement Surgery on January 31st went very well, and last Friday she was sent home to continue rehab as an outpatient.
She will definitely be recovered in time for our March 5th Convocation with bestseller Diana Butler Bass! Have you registered yet? Remember the deadline is this Sunday, 2/27. Register online now to avoid late fees.
It will be a day spent in fellowship with hundreds of other RI Episcopalians, listening and discussing what Diana has to say about the future of the Church. Not a day to be missed! Click here to read the full ad about the event.
In the mean time click here to check out photos of the Rev. Peter Tierney's celebration of new ministry with St. Andrew's by the Sea, Little Compton!
Spring is around the corner, Ruth Meteer Communications Officer Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island *The deadline for submissions to the next e-RISEN is Tuesday March 1. Use our online form to submit. |
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From the Diocesan House
 ***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: To learn more and register online click here or you can contact Gloria Williams at 401-274-4500
*** RSCM Youth Chorister Eevensong
When: March 13, 2011 - 5 P.M. Where: St. Peters-by-the-Sea 72 Central Street Narragansett, RI 02882 (401)783-4623 Description: All are welcomed to hear these fabulous, young RSCM choristers from several churches in the diocese sing the music of Ian Quinn, David Hogan, Malcolm Archer, George Mursell Garrett and David Ashley White. Followed by an elegant reception. A free-will offering will be received to help fund this event and the 2011 RSCM Summer Course in Newport. This Evensong is just one of many on-going events that foster Christian Formation in our diocese and your support is most graciously welcomed and accepted with deep gratitude for their continued growth in Christ. Contact: Priscilla Rigg, 401-486-5886 or Allen Hill,860-490-3963 music@emmanuelnewport.org http://http://www.emmanuelnewport.org/news/r.i.-choristers-prepare-evensong/ Find Emmanuel on  *** 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
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Lay Day with Christina Rees
When: April 9th 2011 9:00 - 12:00
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) She will be speaking with us on practical tools to build community in and around our churches!
Contact: Contact Ty Creason at Diocesan House 274-4500 x242 for more information
Ty@episcopalri.org
http://www.episcopalri.org
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In Our Parishes
Struggle Creates Hope? You Gotta be Kidding!
When: Tuesday, March 1st 7 to 9 pm Where: St. Columba's Parish Hall Middletown, RI Free parking Description: Doesn't it seem a tad far-fetched to claim that our struggles can actually create hope? Yet Paul spoke from experience, and he was including all sorts of suffering. June Terry will share her experience of God's grace in crisis along with an unfolding of "struggle and hope," the topic of her seminary research. After teaching nurses in South Africa for 10 years and teaching in colleges and seminaries in Canada and this country, June was commissioned by St. Columba's as a lay chaplain for nursing home ministry. Her booklet, Mulled Grace, will be available in exchange for a donation to Episcopal Relief and Development. Contact: Harriet DiCicco 683-3523 ext 7 hdicicco@edu-directions.com http://stcolumbaschapel.org
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Melodies and Spirituals: For Countertenor and Piano
When: March 4th at 7:30pm Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, Queen Anne Square, Newport Description: The first concert on the 2011 "Music at Trinity" series. This opening program will feature American countertenor Matthew Truss and pianist Brent Erstad in an evening of French Melodies and American Spirituals. Mr. Truss has garnered international acclaim both on the concert and opera stage. Praised for his "mellifluous voice and ebullient manner," he is making his mark as a young performer whose "precocious voice boasts both beauty and volume." Tickets available at the door. $20 general / $18 senior / $8 student with valid ID. Contact: Brent Erstad 401-846-0660 musicdirector@trinitynewport.org http://www.trinitynewport.org
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
When: March 8 2011 5:30 - 7:00 pm Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI 02906 Description: Join us for food and fun at our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, hosted by our Sunday School. All are welcome! Contact: Cory MacLean 401-421-6702 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com http://www.sstephens.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 downstairs in the All Angels Chapel. 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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Stations of the Cross
When: Fridays in Lent: March 11, 18; April 1, 8, 15 Where: S.Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI 02906 Description: Make a Lenten devotion. Join us for Stations of the Cross, following Evening Prayer (5 pm) and Low Mass (5:30) on Friday evenings in Lent. Contact: Cory MacLean 401-421-6702 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com http://www.sstephens.org
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Lenten Series: 150 Years at George Street: Scenes in the Life of S. Stephen's
When: Sundays in Lent: March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10 @ 7 Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI 02906 Description: Join us Sunday evenings in Lent as we look back at the rich Anglo-Catholic history and traditions of S. Stephen's Church on George Street. Contact: Cory MacLean 401-421-6702 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com http://www.sstephens.org
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Organ Concert - Isabelle Demers
When: Sunday, March 13, 2011, 4 pm Where: Christ Church 7 Elm Street Westerly, RI 02891 Description: Free! A concert by award-winning organist Isabelle Demers, who will put the beautiful C.B.Fisk organ of Christ Church through its paces in breathtaking style. Reception following. Contact: Sandy Niles 401-596-0197 (Christ Church) sandy@snilesdesigns.com http://www.christchurchwesterly.org
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St. Ann's Prayer Shawl Ministry
When: March 14th at 7 p.m.Where: Harbor Church Ladies ParlorDescription: 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. 401-466-2911saintannsbythesea@verizon.net
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Lenten Series - "God in America"
When: Monday eves March 14, 21, 28, April 4 & 18 6-8 pm Where: St. Peter's & St. Andrew's, 25 Pomona Ave, Providence, RI Description: ALL ARE WELCOME! An examination of the role of religion in American public life. Begins promptly at 6pm with soup/bread and the viewing of a segment of the PBS Series "God in America." Discussion follows. We will Close with compline. [For schedule of topics by date, email or phone us.] Contact: The Rev. Dr. Joyce Penfield, 401-553-4944 stpanda25@verizon.net http://www.stpetersandstandrews.org
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Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-SeaWhen: March 23rd 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
www.stannsbythesea.com
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Sung Vespers & Mass
When: Friday March 25, 2011 @ 5/5:30 pm Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI Description: Join us in our beautiful Lady Chapel to celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Sung Vespers & Mass. Sing the psalms and responses of Vespers,and the Ordinary of the Mass. Contact: Cory MacLean 401-421-6702 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com http://www.sstephens.orgFind us on
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4th Annual Run the Reservoir 15K with Trinity N. Scituate
When: March 26,2011 Where: N Scituate Community House, 546 W Greenville Rd, N Scituate,RI 02857 Description: Trinity Episcopal Church Outreach event to fund the trinity Food Closet. Scenic run around the Scituate reservoir plus a shorter 5K (just as scenic) run or walk Contact: Milt Schumacher 401 647 3905 miltschumacher@hotmail.com http://www.rirr.org
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Music at Trinity: Jolle Greenleaf, soprano & Christian Lane, organ
When: March 26th at 7:30pm Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, Queen Anne Square, Newport Description: Merging old and new, soprano Jolle Greenleaf and organist Christian Lane present a program of music from across the ages. The concert features works by some of the Baroque era's greatest composers - Bach, Purcell, Delalande - and compositions written in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Of particular note is the performance of "Circe," a three movement "Baroque" solo cantata, by young Boston composer Carson Cooman and composed just last month. Jolle Greenleaf is a soprano of international acclaim who specializes in music of the Baroque and Renaissance, currently based in New York City. Christian Lane is Assistant University Organist at Harvard University. Contact: Brent Erstad 401-846-0660 musicdirector@trinitynewport.org http://www.trinitynewport.org
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Choral Evensong
When: Sunday, March 27, 5 p.m. Where: Grace Church, 175 Mathewson Street, Providence, RI Description: Traditional evening prayer with choral music. Music of Howells, Moore & Rose. Contact: Mark Johnson, 401-330-6787 markcjohnson@verizon.net http://gracechurchprovidence.org
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Yoga for the Soul, at Transfiguration
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
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In the Area
RI IPL Conference "A Social Justice Response to Climate Change"
When: Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm Where: La Salle Academy 612 Academy Avenue Providence, RI Description: Global warming is already hurting RI, humanity, and all species around the globe. Join us for a lively Panel Discussion of how science, economics, policy and faith bear on this important issue through the lens of social justice. There will also be educational workshops, tours of LaSalle's solar greenhouse, a kick-off of the IPL Food & Faith program with multi-faith blessings, and an exhibit section with a taste of RI local foods. Interested in attending or exhibiting? View the details on-line, pre-register for a workshop or come register at the door. Suggested donations of $10 or more are welcome. Contact: Liz Marsis, Director RI Interfaith Power & Light 261-3426 info@riipl.org http://www.riipl.org
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Episcopal charities
 Episcopal Charities 2011
Congratulations and many thanks to our donors and volunteers for their support and commitment to heal the gaps, hurts, and brokeness of so many of our neighbors. We are thankful that so many of you heard our second call, asking those who had already given to give again in 2010.
At year end, the Board of Trustees was delighted to report that grants totaling $383,000 were given to 96 agencies and programs within the Diocese and to the wider community. With your help, we continue to be a link between healers and those needing healing.
Our economy continues to be burdensome and we are grateful that so many could continue the tradition of "People Helping People" that the Rt. Rev. John Seville Higgins began in 1952.
2011 Annual Campaign Plans Are Underway
Speaker Sundays
Great speakers from our funded agencies are waiting to visit your church to help your church and Episcopal Charities reach another successful campaign for 2011.
Training sessions for Parish Chairs
Sat, February 26, 2011, 10:00am at St. Barnabas', Warwick
March 2, 2011 6:00pm at St. John's Church, Barrington.
If you have been designated as a Parish Chair for Episcopal Charities, please plan to attend one of these sessions. Just call the Episcopal Charities Office and we will have your materials at the session you wish to attend. Volunteers in your parish will once again call on you as we continue this important work. We hope that you will continue to respond as you have in the past.
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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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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