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This year's Diocesan Convention was Bishop Wolf's last with us, as she will retire near the end of 2012. If you weren't able to be there, watch her final Convention Address online.
If you were at Convention and recieved one of Bishop Wolf's Stop & Shop gift cards, don't forget to email us your story of matching it & giving it away! We are collecting the stories for the next issue of RISEN Magazine. Send it in to risen@episcopalri.org before December 15th, and you can help inspire others to give freely to those who need it most this Holiday Season.
Blessings,
Ruth Meteer
Communications Director
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
*The deadline for submissions to the next e-RISEN is Tuesday December 14th. 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
Sunday Child Care Attendant Needed
When: Sundays, 9:30am - 11:30am
Where: St. Peter's & St. Andrew's, 25 Pomona Ave., Providence, RI 02908
Description: Child Care provider needed for a small # of 2yr-5yr olds. Work as a team; 1st, 3rd, 4th Sunday & some special services. $30 per Sunday. Must be experienced in child care, Safe Church Certified, 18 years or over, and physically able to access basement by stairs.
Contact: Rev. Dr. Joyce Penfield 401-369-1514
blessingwayinfo@yahoo.com
http://stpetersandstandrews.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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Dove Tale
When: December 10 @ 7:00pm and December 11 @ 3:00pm
Where: St. Luke's Episcopal Church 670 Weeden Street Pawtucket, RI 02860
Description: Fisherman's Follies presents Dove Tale, a contemporary retelling of the Nativity Story. Humorous and thought provoking for all ages.
Contact: Fr. Dennis Bucco 401-723-9216
admin@stlukespawt.org
http://www.stlukespawtucket.org
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Grace Church Advent Lessons and Carols
When: December 11 5pm
Where: Grace Church, Westminster and Mathewson Streets, Providence, RI
Description: A candlelit service of traditional readings, seasonal hymns, and choral music. Food and fellowship to follow the service. Free parking.
Contact: Mark Johnson 401-331-3227
mjohnson@gracechurchprovidence.org
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
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Bilingual Christmas Caroling (Spanish/English)
When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 5pm Where: Gather at Rectory, St. Peter's & St. Andrew's, 25 Pomona Avenue, Prov,RI 02908 Description: Join us in strolling through the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood singing Christmas carols in Spanish & English. We provide the words & percussive instruments. Hot chocolate & refreshments afterwards at the Rectory & more singing around the fireplace! Contact: Rev. Dr. Joyce Penfield 401-709-3697 penhoney@verizon.net http://stpetersandstandrews.org
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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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Advent Lessons and Carols
When: December 18, 2011 Where: All Saints' Memorial Church 674 Westminster St. Providence, RI Description: Advent Lessons and Carols, with communion Contact: Grace E. Malaby 401-751-1747 grace.asmcri@verizon.net http://allsaintsmemorial.org
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Christmas Eve Festival Celebration
When: December 24, 2011, 6 pm Where: All Saints' Memorial Church 674 Westminster St. Providence, RI Description: Christmas Eve Festival Celebration of Holy Eucharist Contact: Grace E. Malaby 401-751-1747 grace.asmcri@verizon.net http://allsaintsmemorial.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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CLERGY DEATHS
The Rev. Frederick K. Jellison 10/11
Service was held 10/24/2011
at St. Paul's Church, Pawtucket
The Rev. Peter Chase 11/9/11Service was held 11/29/2011
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