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There are only a few days left to register for this year's Diocesan Convocation! Register online by March 2nd to avoid any late fees. The theme is "Feeding the Hungry" and both days will feature author Sara Miles. Also, the Bishop Search Committees's candidates for the next Bishop of Rhode Island are on schedule to be announced at Convocation. Read the full Convocation ads here.
There is one other date you should save as we move towards our June 2nd election. Save May 12th for the Walkabout, your chance to meet the Bishop Candidates as they "walkabout" from small group to small group answering your questions. The event will take place at St. Andrew's School. More details will be announced shortly.
Blessings,
Ruth Meteer
Communications Director
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
*The deadline for submissions to the next e-RISEN is Tuesday March 12th. Use our online form to submit |
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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
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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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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 *** Happening
When: April 27-29
Where: La Salette Retreat Center Attleboro, MA
Description: HAPPENING of RI is a once in a lifetime experience for any teen in grades 9 - 12. An encounter with Christ, a real meeting between you and God. It's exciting, fun, full of joy and you are invited! It's a weekend to experience God's love in a very special way!
Contact: The Rev. Patrick Greene 401-294-4357 x105
heyfatherpat@gmail.com
http://www.episcopalri.org/WhatWeDo/Happening/tabid/241/Default.aspx *** Bishop Search: Candidates Walkabout
When: May 12th (Time TBA)
Where: St. Andrew's School Description: Come meet the Bishop Candidates as they walkabout from small group to small group and answer your questions. This event is open to all but should be a priority for all Convention Delegates and Clergy, as they will be voting on the future Bishop of Rhode Island at our June 2nd election. Come make sure your parish is represented Contact: more details to follow news@episcopalrisearch.org
www.episcopalrisearch.org
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Bishop Search: The Electing Convention
When: June 2nd (Time TBA)
Where: St. Paul's, Pawtucket
Description: This event is open to all but should be a priority for Convention Delegates and Clergy as they will be voting on the future Bishop of Rhode Island! Come make sure your parish is represented. more details to follow
Contact: news@episcopalrisearch.org
www.episcopalrisearch.org
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In Our Parishes
Lenten Series: The Encounter between Christianity and Islam in the Movies
When: Sundays in Lent (February 26, March , 11, 18, & 25 Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI Description: Lenten Series: The Encounter between Christianity and Islam in the Movies -Increasingly, we live in a world shaped by encounters between Christianity and Islam. Join us in the Great Hall Sunday evenings in Lent for dinner at 5:30 pm, flowed by a movie and popcorn at approximately 6 pm. On each of the five Sunday evenings we will watch a different movie dealing with this theme, followed by a brief discussion of the implication s of the viewpoints we have just witnessed. Some of these movies are swashbucklers, others deeply serious, but all have something to say about the interaction of Christian culture with Muslim culture both in history and in today's world. Contact: Cory MacLean 421-6702, ext. 1 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com http://www.sstephens.org
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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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Financial Workshop
When: Saturday, March 3 from 10-Noon Where: Church of the Transfiguration 1665 Broad Street Cranston, RI 02905 Description: If you're struggling in today's economy and need some help figuring things out, come to this free financial wellness class. The program is educational only, is not a sales forum, and is sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese. Each attendee will receive a free home finance organizer, a $25.00 Stop & Shop gift card, and one person will win the door prize of a Family Finance Center Organizer ($30 value). Refreshments will be served. The following topics will be covered: Money Matters (Budgeting) Pay Yourself First (Savings) Borrowing Basics (Loans) The class will be held in the parish hall. Contact: To Register: Parish Administrator 401-461-3142 office@church-transfig.org
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Evensong
When: March 4 at 5pm Where: Grace Church Providence, 175 Mathewson Street, Providence 02903 Description: Evening Prayer sung by candlelight with Choral Music by Henry Purcell with congregational hymns. Food and fellowship after the service. Free parking. Contact: Mark Johnson 331-3225 mjohnson@gracechurchprovidence.org http://www.gracechurchprovidence.org
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Lenten Stations of the Cross
When: Friday Evenings in Lent 5:30 pm Where: S. Stephen's Church 114 George Street Providence, RI Description: Join us for Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings in Lent (February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30) at 5:30 pm. Contact: Cory MacLean 421-6702, ext. 1 office@sstephens.necoxmail.com http://www.sstephens.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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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: March 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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St. David's on the Hill E-Waste & Paper Shredding Event
When: Saturday, May 19th 2012 - 9 am to noon Where: Garden City Parking Lot, Route 2, Cranston, RI Description: Bring in your old electronics and for a $2 donation to the church we will recycle them. TV's, AC units & humidifiers may require an additional fee but, most CPU's, all computer items & wiring, monitors, laptops, phones, scanners, fax machines accepted. No alkaline batteries or white goods. Paper shreddint 40 cents per pound Contact: Brent at 401-884-0321 Info@OfficeRecyclingSolutions.com http://OfficeRecyclingSolutions.com or www.stdavidsonthehill.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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St. Paul's Youth Choir
Invites New Members
The Youth Choir at St. Paul's Wickford follows the curriculum of the Royal School of Church Music & is open to young people Grades 4-8.
Choristers learn music theory, a great choral repertoire and singing as a team ministry.
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