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Happy Thanksgiving! May your day be full of reminders of the many things great and small we have to be thankful for. Have any of you Convention attendees matched & given away the gift card Bishop Wolf gave you yet? If so, we are collecting stories for the next issue of RISEN Magazine. Send your tale of giving and thanks to risen@episcopalri.org before December 15th, and perhaps it will inspire others to give freely to those who need it most this Holiday Season. Convention's Opening Eucharist this year was held at St. Luke's East Greenwich. The sermon was a perfomance by dramatists Friends of the Groom, & the RSCM Choirs from 5 parishes blessed us by leading the worship at the direction of Priscilla Rigg, or "queen mom" as the RSCM'ers call her. At the end of the service Priscilla was surprised with the award of an honorary doctor of music from St. Dunstan's School, for a lifetime of accomplishment. I hear we should all now call her Dr. Queen Mom. Congratulations Priscilla! See the photos here.
Blessings,
Ruth Meteer
Communications Director
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
*The deadline for submissions to the next e-RISEN is Tuesday November 29th. Use our online form to submit. |
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From the Diocesan House
UTO Grant Applications
When: Deadline: January 15, 2012
Description: Applications may be found online. All completed applications must be submitted to the bishop's office no later than December 15, 2011.
Contact: Barbi Tinder Prov I UTO Coordinator utoprov1@gmail.com
http://episcopalchurch.org/uto
Convocation 2012 When Friday March 9th & 10th 2012
Where Save the Date, location TBD
Description Working toward the goal of creating a Diocesan mission focus of "Feeding the Hungry," the Mission Task Force has taken the lead role in planning Convocation 2012 with guest Sara Miles, author of "Take This Bread" and "Jesus Freak." Sara brings a unique and refreshing perspective on worship and what it means to be a Christian.
Working out of the Church of Saint Gregory of Nyssa in San Francisco, she has built a thriving food pantry ministry feeding over 1200 families each week. In this brief YouTube video Sara elegantly restates what we all, as Christians, know as our mission in life.
Contact: The Mission Task force Blog and Facebook page
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In Our Parishes
Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-Sea
When: November 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
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Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
When: November 24th 12-2pm Where: Christ Church 7 Elm Street Westerly, RI 02891 Description: Christ Church Westerly is hosting its Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 24th from 12-2pm in the Parish Hall. The meal is free and open to all looking for fellowship and a delicious meal during the holidays. Take out and home delivery will be available for those in the local area who are unable to come to the church. For more information, please call 401-596-0197. Christ Church is located at the corner of Broad and Elm St. in downtown Westerly. Contact: Roger Brown 860-535-1817
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Community Thanksgiving Dinner
When: Thursday, November 24 at 1pm Where: St. Martin's Episcopal Church 50 Orchard Avenue/East Side Providence, RI 02906 Description: You are invited to share Thanksgiving dinner with your neighbors in the Great Hall of St. Martin's Church at 50 Orchard Avenue in Providence, RI beginning at 1pm on Thanksgiving Day! Served family style, we will have turkey and all the fixings accompanied by delicious traditional desserts. Everyone's invited! No charge; free will offering! Reservations are not required, but would be helpful to us. You can make yours by calling 751-2141. A 10am Thanksgiving Service will be offered on November 24th by the Cathedral of St. John, 275 North Main Street, Providence, RI Contact: Deborah Bshara 401-751-2141 http://stmartinsprov.org
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Travel Presentation at St. Luke's, East Greenwich
When: Saturday, November 26 at 9:00 am Where: Blackburn Room St. Luke's Church 99 Peirce St. East Greenwich, RI 02818 Description: Come join us and learn about two trips: Scotland in August, 2012 and the Christmas Markets and and a Danube cruise in November, 2012. Everyone is welcome! Our trips will benefit RI Episcopal Charities. Contact: Cathe Rezendes 401-295-0798 catrez@cox.net
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Christ Church Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent
When: November 27th at 5:00pm Where: Christ Church 7 Elm St. Westerly, RI Description: The Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent is designed to portray the moving from darkness into light as the world at Christmas moves from darkness into the light of the Holy Birth. The Festivals of Lessons and Carols have been a tradition at Christ Church for over three decades. The Christ Church Choir, under the direction of George Kent, Choirmaster and Organist, will perform an array of traditional Advent arrangements and the Advent lessons will be read by parish members and lay leaders of Christ Church. All are welcome with the hope that this wonderful service will enhance your experience of the Christmas Season. Following the service will be a festive reception in the parish hall. The event is free and doors open at 4:30 pm. Childcare is available in the nursery. Contact: Roger Brown 860-535-1817 http://christchurchwesterly.org
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St. Peter's by-the-Sea Annual Holiday Bazaar
When: Saturday, December 3, 2011 9-3 Where: St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church 72 Central Street Narragansett, RI 02882 Description: Join us for a stress free,delightful day of holiday shopping and lunch. There will be specialty gift baskets,a wonderful assortment of hand crafted items including scarves, hats, mittens, American Girl clothes and more. Take home some delicious home made baked items as well as jams, jellies and soup mixes. Other vendors offer jewelry, soaps, linens and bags. There's also a downstairs Flea Market for lots of yard sale items and maybe a few treasures. Our snack bar offers muffins, hotdogs, meatball grinders, wedding soup and beverages. Contact: St. Peter's Church 401-783-4623 http://stpetersbythesea.com/
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Holiday Faire
When: Saturday December 3, 9-3 Where: Church of the Holy Spirit 4150 Old Post Rd Charlestown Description: "Come and be Joyful" is the theme for this year's Holiday Faire. Local handmade jewelry, gifts, decorations and jewelry made by African teens will be on sale as well as homemade baked goods and other food selections. A "Gift and Re-gift" table will feature a variety of items suitable for gift giving. Take home Christmas cookies and our popular "One Pot Wonders"(home-made frozen meals and desserts) to make the holidays easier. Rest and refresh at our "Cafe" with a cup of coffee, muffins and lunch. Relax and listen to music with a visit to our Sanctuary, fragrant with greens, decorated for Christmas. Contact: Nancy Penn 364-0949
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Christ Church Westerly Christmas Bazaar
When: December 3rd 9 am to 2 pm Where: Christ Church 7 Elm St. Westerly, RI Description: Christ Church will hold a Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 3rd, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fine crafts, fresh decorated wreaths, poinsettias, knitted items, books, jewelry, holiday baked good, theme gift baskets, attic treasures and tag sale. Luncheon featuring homemade soups, salads, and desserts for $10 served from 11am to 1pm. Back due to popular demand is a "Children's Room" for making holiday crafts as gifts for loved ones. Contact: Roger Brown 860-535-1817 http://christchurchwesterly.org
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Warwick Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert
When: December 4th 2011 3pm Where: St Barnabas Church 3257 Post Rd Warwick RI Description: Christmas Concert and sing along Contact: Warwick Symphony Orchestra www.wsori.org http://stbarnabaswarwick.org
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Evensong & Sung Mass
When: Thursday 8 December 5:30 & 6 pm Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI Description: Plainchant Evensong & Sung Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Contact: Cory MacLean 421-6702 Ext 1 http://www.sstephens.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
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The Great O Antiphons: An Advent Choral Service
When: Sunday 18 December 5:30 pm Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI Description: Join us for an Advent Choral Service as our Schola Cantorum sings the seven Great O Antiphons, H. 37-43 and Magnificat, H. 74 of Marc-Antoine Charpentier, with the St. Dunstan Consort Contact: Cory MacLean 421-6702, ext 1 http://www.sstephens.org
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Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-Sea
When: Decembber 28th 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
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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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 Episcopal charities
 Episcopal Charities 2011
May we share all God's blessings during 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.
Pledges now total $332,000 and we're hoping to reach our goal of $450,000 before years end. Episcopal Charities is has sent out an appeal to those who have donated in the past year or two, asking them to support this important mission once again in 2011
If you have not made a contribution yet, please be prayerful about what a difference your generosity can do to help so many in Rhode Island whose needs are great. With your gift and a caring heart, we continue to be a link between healers and those needing healing.
Congratulations and many thanks to our donors and volunteers for their support and commitment in healing the gaps, hurts, and brokenness in somany of our neighbors who are living on the edge.
By reaching our goal, we can all know that, as a Diocese, we take a responsible role in this community to give hope and opportunity to those who live in desperate situations.
Ways to Give:
- Donate online with the button below or on the donation page at www.episcopalri.org/charities
- 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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Job Opening
Christian Education Leader
Grace Church, Providence
Part time (10 hours/week) Position will launch a new Sunday School program for children (ages 3-12). The position begins as soon as possible, and goes through May of 2012, possibly longer. To apply email your resume to the Rev. Canon Jonathan Huyck, at jhuyck@gracechurchprovidence.org |
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