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There are only a few days left to register for the Learn and Lead: Communications February 4th, and the slots are filling up fast. We may end up with a waiting list on this one, so register now to make sure you can get in!
This year's Diocesan Convocation will be March 9th and 10th 2012, and the Mission Task force is planning it around the Mission focus "Feeding the Hungry". New details have just been announced. check out the full ad below.
Also, congratulations are due to The Rev. Diane Pike, who was ordained to the priesthood on 1/20/12 at St. Mary's in Portsmouth. See pictures are online here.
Blessings,
Ruth Meteer
Communications Director
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
*The deadline for submissions to the next e-RISEN is Tuesday February 7th. Use our online form to submit. Blessings, |
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From the Diocesan House Learn and Lead: Communications
When: 9am to 4pm (doors open at 8:30)
Where: AIPSO Facility 302 Central Ave
Johnston, RI 02919
Description: Jesus began a very successful word of mouth communications campaign over 2000 years ago. Imagine what it would have been like if He'd had all the tools to communicate a message that we do now: websites, newspapers, facebook, blogs, twitter, email, cell phones etc. Imagine what church could be like if we maximized our use of these gifts to speak to our members and the world? come find out on February 4th, 2012
This year's Learn and Lead will tackle the issue of communicating successfully in the 21st century, and will provide practical, hands-on information so that you can return to your home church with concrete ideas about how to communicate to effectively and cost effectively strengthen community within your church's current membership, as well as outside of it. Contact: For more info and to register online visit www.episcopalri.org/learnandlead See who's going on facebook 
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Mission Task Force "Freaky Fridays"
When: All Fridays in February at 10 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.
Where: 10 a.m. Seven Stars Bakery, 20 Newman Ave. Rumford 5:30 p.m. at Hope Street Pizza, 772 Hope St., Providence
Description: Join friends from around the Diocese of RI in discussing the book, Jesus Freak: Feeding, Healing, Raising the Dead, by our convocation speaker Sara Miles. Please email Edmund or Jennifer for additional information or just read the first chapter and show up.
Contact: The Rev. Jennifer Pedrick or The Rev. Edmund Harris at Church of the Epiphany, 401-434-5012
jennifer@epiphanyep.org edmund@epiphanyep.org
http://www.epiphanyep.org www.saramiles.net *** Preach-In on The Environment
When: February 12, 2012
Where: From all Pulpits
Description: GreenWays, The Environmental Stewardship Task Force of the Diocese of RI & Rhode Island Interfaith Power and Light are encouraging clergy to give a sermon on the environment or climate on this date.
Contact: Zeke Olsen 783-4321
zfolsen@cox.net
http://www.kintera.org/AutoGen/Contact/ContactUs.asp?ievent=492098
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RI-IPL Conference on Global Warming
When: February 28, 2012 - 4:30 - 9 pm
Where: Open Table of Christ 1520 Broad Street Providence, RI
Description: GreenWays, The Environmental Stewardship Task Force of the Diocese of RI
invites clergy and lay to sign up for Rhode Island Interfaith Power and Light's "Ethics of Climate Change" conference with Speaker, Philosopher, and Author, Prof Roger S Gottlieb. The conference will feature exhibits, interactive workshops and a low-carbon footprint fair.
Contact: Zeke Olsen 862-881-7580
zfolsen@cox.net
http://www.kintera.org/AutoGen/Contact/ContactUs.asp?ievent=492098
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 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
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Evensong & Mass for the Feast of the Presentation (Candlemas)
When: Thursday 2 February 2012 5:30 & 6 pm Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI 02906 Description: Join us in our beautiful Lady Chapel as we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, also known as Candlemas, with Sung Evensong and Mass at 5:30 & 6 pm, respectively. Contact: Cory MacLean 401-421-6702 ext.1 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com http://www.sstephens.org
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Annunciation to the Presentation Readings & Music
When: February 5, 2012 Where: Grace Church 175 Mathewson St Providence, RI 02903 Description: Readings from scripture with music by Byrd, Dering, Josquin & Sweelinck. Food and fellowship to follow the service. Free parking. Contact: Mark Johnson 401-330-6787 mjohnson@gracechurchprovidence.org http://
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When: feb 12th, 3:30 pm Where: 55 Main Street, Wickford (NK) Ri 02852 Description: "St. Paul's Follies," a variety show will be presented by the youth and parish of St. Paul's Church. This 5th Annual event's performers, spanning in age from 5- 85, will present musical numbers, dance routines, comedy, poetry etc. Proceeds from the show will help support the annual St. Paul's High School Youth Mission Trip to Northern Maryland in July to a homeless community. We invite the community to join St. Paul's Parish for this spirited afternoon of wholesome fun and entertainment for the entire family. Refreshments will be available. Contact: Tina Butler Information call 294-4357 Tina_Butler@verizon.net http://www.stpaulswickford.org *** Heartsong with Ana Hernandez
When: Saturday, February 18, 2012 Where: St. Luke's Episcopal Church 99 Peirce St. East Greenwich, RI 02818 Description: Heartsong is a workshop for parishes of all sizes looking for new and interesting ways to enliven their worship. There will be drumming, movement, and lots of singing, which will include absolutely everyone. Enjoy the day with Ana Hernandez, composer, arranger, writer, workshop and retreat leader extradinaire. Ages 10 and above are welcome. Registration: $10.00 per adult $5.00 per child Contact: Priscilla A. Rigg, Music Director 401-884-4116 401-884-2237 pamrigg2@cox.net http://www.stlukeseg.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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Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-Sea
When: February 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
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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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A Lenten Journey - Visiting Ground Zero
When: Weekend of March 3 & 4, 2012 Where: St. Luke's Episcopal Church 99 Peirce Street East Greenwich, RI 02818 to New York City Description: Join us as we visit Ground Zero, on Saturday, March 3, 2012 and participate in choir rehearsal at St. Paul's Chapel and liturgy at Trinity Wall Street Church on Sunday, March 4, 2012. Bus departs St. Luke's on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 8:00 AM Registration, which includes roundtrip bus transportation and hotel, is $ 222.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Cost of meals is not included. Return ETA is 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 4, 2012.to St. Luke's, East Greenwich, RI Contact: Priscilla A. Rigg, Music Director 401-884-2237 or email pamrigg2@cox.net Donna Horan 401-885-1474 donnahoran51@verizon.net pamrigg2@cox.net http://www.stlukeseg.org
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In the Area
AFEDJ Missioners Workshop
When: Saturday February 25, 2012 10:00am - 3:00pm Where: Parish of the Epiphany Winchester, MA Description: For those who have participated in a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, served on a diocesan committee, or who have been touched by the struggle of the churches and people of the Diocese of Jerusalem. Contact: Anne Lynn, Exec. Dir. AFEDJ 203-655-3575 or Jack Roll, AFEDJ Trustee 781-729-2977 |
Episcopal charities
 Episcopal Charities Gives Thanks
We are so very grateful and thankful donors and volunteers who have given their support and commitment to helping so many of our fellow Rhode Islanders who are in fragile situations and living on the edge. Each year, social service agencies throughout the state receive funds to serve the most fragile people. It is because of our donors and volunteers that people from these agencies are able to help so many that have so little.
Pledges now total $380,000, putting the campaign to 82% of its $450,000 goal. We will be granting 80 social service agencies funds to serve the most needy. Decisions for these grants were made by recognizing the most critical needs in our state.
If you would like to make a year-end donation, please contact the Charities Office, at 275 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02903, 274-4500, ext. 234 for Peggy.
Let's continue a great tradition
"People Helping People"
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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Organist Needed
Substitute organist needed at Emmanuel Cumberland's 11am service. PT for extended period.
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