Greetings!
My My. Two huge news items in the middle of Holy Week!
First of all, Saturday April 30th is our "Money, Ministry, & Moving Forward; State of the Congregations Address" to discuss the statistic reality of RI parishes, and our future ministry together as a diocese. Will your parish be represented? All Treasurers, Wardens, and Clergy should attend. It is critically important. Register online for free here.
Also, This week the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council have opened nominations for a bishop's Search & Nomination Committee and a Transition Committee. You can help build the bodies who will be conducting our search! Talk with your parishes about who might minister well in this way and download the forms and guidelines at www.episcopalrisearch.org. Your voice is important.
Happy Holy Week, Ruth Meteer
Communications Officer
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
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From the Diocesan House
State of the Congregations Address and Discussion
When: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 9am-12pm,
Where: Synod Hall @ St. John's Cathedral
Description: A critically important gathering of Clergy, Wardens, Treasurers and others, sponsored by the Program and Budget Committee. Come learn the statistical reality of our financial condition and the state of diocesan and parish revenues. Come discuss and help define what this all realistically means, both for our ministry together as a diocese and as individual churches in Rhode Island. The program will include a presentation and table conversation with the Program and Budget Committee, members of the Diocesan Standing Committee, and of Diocesan Council. The participation of every parish is vital to this discussion's purpose-moving forward together! Register online for free here
Contact: For more info email or call Ty Creason 401-274-4500 x242
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RSCM Summer Course in Newport
When: August 1 - 7th 2011 REGISTER BY MAY 15th
Where: Salve Regina University
Description: The annual summer training course for the Royal School of Church Music is an overnight program sponsored by the Diocese of RI. This year there is space for 60 youth choristers and 15 adults (Age 18+) to come stay at beautiful Salve Regina University for a week of fun, fellowship, and fine musical direction for Choristers, both as a group and as individual voices.
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ECW United Thank Offering Ingathering
When: Saturday May 21st, 2011 10:00 am
Where: St.Peter's By-the-Sea 72 Central Street Narragansett
Description: At the annual spring United Thank Offering Ingathering of the RI Episcopal Church Women, each parish will present their UTO collections to the National UTO office where grants are distributed. The day will include a Holy Eucharist at 11:00, a program presented by Rev. Dcn Jean Barry of Westerly Area Rest and Meals, and a luncheon at 1:00. Cost is $8.00. Reservation with check (payable to ECW-Diocese of RI) should be mailed to Priscilla McFarland, 15 McCann St, N.Smithfield 02896-7915
Contact: Elaine DaRosa 41-295-5758
Bige824@hotmail.com
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An Evening Under the Stars
When: June 4th, 2011, 6 pm - 10 pm
Where: Episcopal Conference Center, 872 Reservoir Road, Pascoag
Description: a Fundraiser to Benefit the Episcopal Conference Center. Dinner, Music, Silent Auction and Lucky Draw, and Fellowship around a common purpose.
Contact: For Tickets Susan Moore (401) 480-6242 Ken Vivian (860) 634-1806 www.eccri.org
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In Our Parishes
Good Friday Music!
When: Friday, April 22 7:30pm
Where: St. Martin's Church 50 Orchard Avenue Providence, RI
Description: Good Friday Music at St. Martin's Church! Friday, April 22, 7:30pm: Cantata 159: "Sehet, wir geh'n hinauf gen Jerusalem," by J.S. Bach will be performed by the Saint Martin's Church Choir, under the direction of organist Jay MacCubbin with guest instrumentalists. The Cantata is performed as part of the Good Friday Liturgy. Free admission. Free will offerings are accepted. St. Martin's Church is located at 50 Orchard Avenue on the East Side of Providence, RI. No pre-registration is required.
Contact: Deborah Bshara 751-2141
church@stmartinsprov.org
http://stmartinsprov.org
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Adult Bible Study
When: Wednesdays @ 7PM March 16th-June 1, 2011
Where: Saint Matthew's 87 Narragansett Avenue Jamestown, RI
Description: "Adult Crossings: God's Journey with Us." An 11-week adult bible study on the core stories of the bible. $14 fee to cover cost of materials.
Contact: The Rev. Kevin Lloyd 423-1762
st.matt@verizon.net
http://www.stmatthewsjamestown.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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Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-Sea When: April 27th 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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May Breakfast and Auction
When: Sunday, May 1st 7am-noon Where: St. Martin's Church 50 Orchard Avenue Providence, RI Description: Come celebrate our magnificent annual May Breakfast, an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet whose menu includes fresh fruit, eggs cooked to order, cod fish cakes, New England baked beans, johnnycakes, muffins, breakfast meats, pastries, assorted juices and tea and coffee. Historically, this is a celebration of Rhode Island's independence and has been a St. Martin's tradition for over 40 years. Breakfast tickets at the door are $10 for adults, $6 for children under 12. Tickets purchased before May 1st at the church office are $9 per adult and $5 per child. Auction items come from our high-end thrift shop and include antique books, a picasso print, Ferragamo Ties, Chinese scrolls etc. Contact: Deborah Bshara 751-2141 church@stmartinsprov.org http://sstmartinsprov.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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When: Saturday, May 7, 2011 Where: Christ Church 7 Elm St. Westerly, RI Description: The oldest May Breakfast in the state featuring pancakes and sausage or eggs and bacon with coffee and juice. Price is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. Proceeds from the breakfast help fund Choir Camp for the children of Christ Church Choir and the Chorus of Westerly where they will learn the music for the upcoming season, make new friends, and build memories that will last a lifetime. Contact: Jeanne MacLaughlin (401)596-0197 christ-church@verizon.net http://www.christchurchwesterly.org ***
St. Ann's Prayer Shawl Ministry
When: May 9 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
http://stannsbythesea.com *** Sing with your Supper When: Friday May 20, 2011 6:00pm Where: St. Paul's Episcopal Church 50 Park Place Pawtucket, RI Description: The St. Nicholas Choir of St. Paul's church, Pawtucket invites you to an RSCM spaghetti supper and silent auction fundraiser followed by a hymn sing. Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm, there will be time to view and bid on the silent auction items. The evening will close with a glorious hymn sing with the choir. The proceeds will help defray the costs for the St. Nicholas Choir members from St. Paul's to attend the RSCM's Newport course in August. Tickets $10.00 adults $5.00 children (under 5 yrs. of age) Contact: St. Paul's Church Office 401 728-4300 office@stpaulspawtucket.org http://www.stpaulspawtucket.org Find us on *** Art in the Close
When: Saturday June 4th, 2011 (rain date June 11th) Where: St. Michael's Church, 399 Hope Street Bristol, RI Description: Art Vendor Fair Fundraiser for St. Michael's Choristers Contact: Questions? Contact JP Fernandes at (401) 253-6682 jpfern@aol.com http://www.stmichaelsbristolri.org Find us on |
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In the Area
The Faces of Poverty, Fighting Poverty with Faith
When: Tuesday May 2, 2011, 7:45 p.m.
Where: Roger Williams Park Casino Providence, RI
Description: The Rev. Michael Livingston, Executive Director of rhe Poverty Initiative of the National Council of Churches Featuring -Study on Prophetic -Panel discussion on human services -State of Poverty in Rhode Island $20 Breakfast & Lunch
Contact: Marty Cooper 401-421-4111
mcooper@fri.org
http://povertyconference.evenbrite,com
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Providence: "Hearing Voices (Speaking with Tongues)" play
When: Thursday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Sapinsley Hall R. I. College 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI
Description: Award winning, powerful one-man play, intimate look at effects of his mother's schizophrenia on family dynamics, complete with desperation, love, and, most importantly, hope.
Contact: Julie Toland (401) 846 9003 Harbor House (401) 273 5100
jrtoland@cox.net
http://www.harborhouse-ri.org
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South County: "Hearing Voices (Speaking in Tongues)" play
When: Friday, May 6 at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Madeira Hall St. George's School 272 Purgatory Road Middletown, R. I.
Description: Award-winning, intimate, powerful one-man play about effects of mother's schizophrenia on family dynamics complete with desperation, love, and, most importantly, hope.
Contact: Julie Toland (401) 836 9003 Harbor House (401) 273 5100
jrtoland@cox.net
http://www.harborhouse-ri.org
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Zentangle for Relaxation,Meditation and Creativity
When: May 20 -22, 2011
Where: Tidewater Way, Maine
Description: Zentangle is a beautiful art form that anyone can create...The workshop will teach the basic process of Zentangle.
Contact: Joan Payton 404 355-0522
jeanmahood@mindspring.com
www.tanglejoan.com or www.zentangle.com
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 Episcopal charities
 Episcopal Charities 2011
The Episcopal Charities Annual Campaign began on March 13. Speakers from our funded agencies have been visiting parishes throughout the diocese to help parishes kick off the campaign.
We are hearing wonderful reports of their visits to spread the word of how Charities contributions help them to do their work in Rhode Island communities, to assist our neighbors who are in desperate situations.
Funds from Episcopal Charities assist battered women and abused children. Thousands will have food, heat, shelter, healthcare and other basic needs. Elderly and terminally ill receive comfort and a sense of dignity through their last days. Those who suffer from drug addiction receive help toward recovery. Immigrants will be able to read and speak English. Children find fellowship and learn team-building skills at summer camps
We are grateful to our dedicated volunteers who are working hard to encourage people in their parishes to participate in this great work. Congratulations to our donors for their support and commitment to helping people living on the edge.
For parishes that have yet to start, speakers continue to be available. Contact Peggy in the Charities Office if you would like to arrange for a speaker.
2011 Campaign Goal is $450,000. As of today, our volunteers have raised $175,000 -nearly 40% of our goal. Together we can make a difference. All you need is a caring heart!
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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