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This year's Diocesan Convocation will be March 9th and 10th 2012, and registration is live, until March 2nd. The Mission Task force is planning it around the Mission focus "Feeding the Hungry" and both days will feature author Sara Miles. Read the full ads here.
There is also an interesting event that is a collaboration between a few parishes this weekend. Heartsong with Ana Hernandez is a workshop for parishes of all sizes looking for new and interesting ways to enliven their worship. To read the full ad click here
Last but not least, some pictures are online here from the CDC's Learn and Lead: Communications on Feb 4th. Thanks to Dave Brower for sharing them!
Blessings,
Ruth Meteer
Communications Director
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
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From the Diocesan House
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 862-881-7580 zfolsen@cox.net or visit RI IPL Conference Info
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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
or visit RI IPL Conference Info
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 Convocation 2012 Eucharist & Community Supper
When: Friday March 9th 6pm
Where: St Luke's East Greenwich
Description Come to this free evening, and be fed with your friends in the Diocese of Rhode Island. Join the diocesan community for Holy Eucharist followed by supper together. Bishop Wolf will preside and Sara Miles will be our guest preacher.
Sara Miles is the author of "Take This Bread" and "Jesus Freak". The Diocese of RI Mission Task Force brings Sara to us because of her unique and refreshing perspective on worship and what it means to be a Christian. Sara Miles will be with us both days and we hope you can be as well. Childcare is available onsite and children are welcome in worship.
Contact: Learn more or register at
www.episcopalri.org/convocation
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Convocation 2012 Feeding the Hungry
When Friday March 10th, 9am (Doors & continental breakfast at 8)
Where The Marriott Downtown, One Orms Street.
Description This is an opportunity to worship together in creative and nourishing ways, hear an inspirational keynote address by Sara Miles, and attend workshops to deepen our engagement.
Sara Miles is the author of "Take This Bread" and "Jesus Freak". The Diocese of RI Mission Task Force brings Sara to us because of her unique and refreshing perspective on worship and what it means to be a Christian. Sara Miles will be with us both days and we hope you can be as well.
Contact: Learn more or register at www.episcopalri.org/convocation
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In Our Parishes
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
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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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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
When: February 21 5:30pm-7pm Where: St. Martin's Church 50 Orchard Avenue Providence, RI Description: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: All are welcome!! Get all of the decadence out of your system before Lent by indulging in a pancake supper. This is our annual pancake supper where pancakes are cooked by the church youth to order along with bacon, sausage, juice and coffee. Families and singles of all ages love this event and we do all the cooking and the clean up. This event will raise money to support church youth programs in 2012. Cost is $8 individual/$25 family. Call the office to purchase tickets. Please plan to attend. Start thinking of how many chocolate chip or strawberry pancakes you will actually be able to eat!! Contact: Susan Esposito 401-751-2141
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PANCAKE SUPPER
When: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 4:30pm-7:00pm Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, Aldrich Hall 251 Danielson Pike North Scituate, RI 02857 Description: Pancakes (plain, blueberry, choc chip), Scramble Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Applessauce, Chocolate Brownie Dessert, Coffee, Tea, Apple Juice. Adults $8, Kids 6-10 $5, Children 5 & Under Free. Contact: Nancy Harris, Parish Administrator 401-647-2322
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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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Ash Wednesday Services
When: Wednesday, February 22nd Where: St. Martin's Church 50 Orchard Avenue Providence, RI Description: Ash Wednesday Services at 7am, 12noon and 7:30pm Contact: Church Office 401-751-2141
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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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The Arts Commission of Christ Church presents Kevin Jones in Concert
When: Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 4pm Where: Christ Church 7 Elm Street Westerly, RI Description: On Sunday, February 26th at 4pm, The Arts Commission of Christ Church Westerly will sponsor a concert featuring Kevin Jones playing music of J.S. Bach, Nikolaus Bruhns, Hugo Distler and Anton Heiller on the C.B. Fisk organ. Mr. Jones appears frequently at Carnegie Hall and has performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Oberlin College, Merkin Hall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, SUNY Purchase and Weill Hall. Mr. Jones is currently Director of Music at Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford and serves as Dean of the American Guild of Organists, Greater Hartford Chapter. The concert is free and all are welcome. Following the concert there will be a reception in the Parish Hall and an opportunity to meet Mr. Jones. Christ Church is located in downtown Westerly at the corner of Broad and Elm Streets. Contact: Roger Brown 860-535-1817
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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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ECC Fundraiser - Pasta Dinner
When: March 11, 2012 4pm-7pm Where: St Davids on the Hill Meshanticut Valley Parkway, Cranston, RI Description: Cranston 4 Churches Youth group is holding a pasta dinner to BENEFIT ECC - Tickets are $10/Adult 12 and older, $5/CHild 5-12, 4 and under FREE Open seating - arrive any time Contact: Susan Halvarson 401-996-3734 sjhalvarson@cox.net
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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
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. We are thankful that so many heard our second call, asking those who had already given to give again this year. With your help, we continue to be a link between healers and those needing healing.
As we close out the year 2011, our pledge total is $400,000. We have made grants to 80 social service agencies throughout the state that are there to assist those in fragile situations. Our economy continues to be burdensome and we are grateful that so many could continue a tradition that the Rt. Rev. John Seville Higgins began in 1952 -"People Helping People".
Every dollar of every gift was given out in grants. Spread the word ! ! !
2012 Annual Campaign plans are underway. 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 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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