| Greetings!
Last weekend was the much anticipated election of the 13th Bishop of RI and if you haven't heard yet, the Very Rev. Nick Knisely was elected, on the very first ballot! It was a hope filled, exciting morning. Read the details of the election and what comes next over on our blog.
You can also see pictures over on our facebook page, and meet the Bishop Elect at the Bishop Search blog.
Blessings,
Ruth Meteer
Communications Director
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
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From the Diocesan House
Safe Church Training
When: Saturday June 9, 2012, 9am - 4pm
Where: St. Peter's by the Sea, 72 Central Street, Narragansett, RI, 02882
Description: Safe Church certification is required of all clergy, employees of the Diocese, Licensed Eucharistic Visitors, and those who regularly volunteer in diocesan programs for children and youth. Safe Church Training is required within three months of employment, and before a volunteer can begin diocesan youth or children's ministry. Light refreshments will be provided for evening trainings, and the $10.00 registration fee covers the cost of food and drink.
Contact: MaryAnn Kolakowski
safechurch@episcopalri.org
http://www.episcopalri.org
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The 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church
When: July 5th-12th, 2012
Where: Indianapolis, IN
Description: General Convention is the triennial meeting of The Episcopal Church's legislative body. It operates as a democracy, on a model similar to that of the US congress. With more than 800 Lay and Ordained Deputies, and 200 Bishops, The General Convention of the Episcopal Church is one of the Worlds largest legislative bodies.
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ECC
Summer Camp 2012
Teen Camp
July 1-6, 7th-9th grade
Music and Arts Camp
July 8-14, 8th-12th grade
Older Children Camp
July 15-20,5th & 6th grade
Nature Camp
July 22-25, 6th-8th grade
Younger Children Camp
July 30-August 3, 2nd-4th grade
Camper's Choice Week
August 5-10, 8th-12th grade
Summer's End Camp
August 12-17, 7th-12th grade
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In Our Parishes
Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament Annual Mass
When: Saturday, 9 June 2012, 11 AM
Where: St Stephen's Episcopal Church 114 George Street Providence, RI 02906-1189
Description: The American branch of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (CBS) will mark its Annual Meeting at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Saturday, 9 June, with a Solemn High Mass at 10:00 AM. The Rt. Rev. Dorsey Henderson, Retired Bishop of Upper South Carolina and Superior of the CBS, will preach and the music will feature St. Stephen's Schola Cantorum singing Josquin des Prez's Missa Pange Lingua under the direction of James Busby. The Schola will also present two anthems: Peter Warlock's Corpus Christi, and Ralph Vaughan Williams's O taste and see. Members of St. Stephen's local CBS ward and other parish devotional societies will host a catered luncheon after Mass.
Contact: Bill Dilworth 401-331-4276
billydinpvd@gmail.com
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Annual Yard Sale
When: Sat. June 9, 7am-3pm & Sun ,June 10 8am-12pm Where: St. Thomas Church,Greemville corner of rt 44 & 116 Description: Our Men's Club is sponsoring the annual yard sale. There will be something for everyone. It will be held rain or shine. Contact: Steve Smith 536-7228 dfarrar@cox.net
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Saturday Evening Worship
When: Weekly through October, 5pm Where: St Barnabas Church 3257 Post Road Warwick RI 02886 Description: Evening worship service with eucharist celebration Contact: St Barnabas Church 401-737-4141 abmanningrn@gmail.comhttp://stbarnabaswarwick.org
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Public Healing Service with Holy Eucharist
When: Tuesdays at noon
Where: Holy Trinity Church 1956 Main Road Tiverton, RI 02878
Description: This healing service is set within the context of the Holy Eucharist. There is the laying on of hands and annointing with holy oil. With the reception of the body and blood of Jesus, we will pray for God to heal us in mind, body and spirit.
Contact: Rev. John Higginbotham (401) 624-4759
frjohn@htc.necoxmail.com
http://www.holytrinitychurch.org
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AA Meetings
When: Mondays at 7:30
Where: Church of the Holy Spirit 4150 Old Post Rd Charlestown, RI 02813
Description: 12-step Meeting
Contact: Nancy Penn 401-364-0949
npenn5@yahoo.com
http://holyspiritri.org
*** Faith Sharing
When: Second Saturday of the Month Where: Church of the Holy Spirit 4150 Old Post Rd. Charlestown, RI 02813 Description: If you've ever had a "religious experience" (or wondered whether you have or not!) where would you go to talk about it? For about three years, a group ranging from 4 to 14 has gathered almost every month at Church of the Holy Spirit, or at members' homes, to share a light "pot luck" lunch and "tell our stories" of faith, or doubt, or fear, all aspects of personal spirituality and religion. The next gathering will be on Saturday, May 12th, at the church from Noon - 2pm. We plan to discuss the teachings of the Buddha. Please come as our guests; no need to bring anything for the pot-luck lunch. Contact: Nancy Penn 401-364-0949 npenn5@yahoo.comhttp://holyspiritri.org *** Parenting Support Group
When: 3rd Sunday of every month Where: St. Michael's Church Tildesley Bldg. 399 Hope St. Bristol, RI Description: The Parenting Support Group will meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month, at 6pm in the Tildesley building. All parents are welcome--single, traditional and non-traditional families, step parents, or couples. Please feel free to come even if you haven't been able to attend in the past. This is an opportunity to share the challenges of parenting today with other parents dealing with the same issues. A basket will be available for non perishable food donations to the soup kitchen and paper goods for the food pantry. Childcare is available but please notify Jennifer DeWolf (401)935-3359 to let us know how many children will be attending and their ages Contact: Betty Vargas 253-7717 jenmarkdewolf@aol.comhttp://stmichaelsbristolri.org
*** 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
office@church-transfig.org
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Farmers' Market
When: Fridays 9-12 in the summer Where: 4150 Old Post Rd Charlestown, RI 02813 Description: The Church of the Holy Spirit in Charlestown will host the Cross' Mills Farmers' Market starting on June 22nd and continuing every Friday through September, from 9-12. There will be several local merchants selling locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as various farmed meats and eggs, crafts and plants. There will also be a variety of entertainment and we are hoping to have chefs from local restaurants sharing delicious creations each week. Representatives from CHS will have a table with information about our church on hand. We hope to see a lot of new faces as well as familiar ones. Spread the word! Contact: Nancy Penn 401-364-0949 npenn5@yahoo.comhttp://holyspiritri.org
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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
Find us on *** Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-Sea
When: June 27th 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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RELIGIOUS AWARDS FOR SCOUTS (OPEN TO CUB AND GIRL SCOUTS)
When: Sundays, June 3 - July 29, 2012 from 9-9:30 AM Where: Church of the Transfiguration 1665 Broad Street Cranston, RI 02905 Description: If you would like to enroll your child(ren) in the "God and Me" (1st - 3rd graders) and/or "God and Family" (4th & 5th graders) as part of the scouting program requirement, please contact Martha Dean immediately as this is limited to 10 children. Parents, you are welcome to attend the service and the kids will join us at communion. Each participant will need to provide their own book based on which program they will be attending which can be purchased at the Scout store. We will provide other supplies i.e. crayons, paper, etc... Reminder that this offer will be limited to ten (10) children. If Eagle Scouts would like to assist as a Den Chief, that can be arranged. For more information, please speak with Martha Dean. Contact: Martha Dean: 461-9962 mrsecd@yahoo.com
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International Summer of Peace
When: Every Weds 12n-1pm 6/27-9/19 Where: Christ Church 7 Elm St. Westerly, RI Description: Christ Church, Westerly is participating in The International Summer of Peace 2012. The Summer of Peace is a global celebration of and a call to action for inner and outer Peace. Christ Church will be open to the community for individual prayer and meditation every Weds from 12n-1pm, June 27th-September 19th. A culminating Prayer Service will be held on Friday, September 21st to celebrate the U.N. International Day of Peace. Come join us."Be the change you want to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi Contact: Heather Kiss 860-599-2172 heatherk860@comcast.nethttp://wwwchristchurchwesterly.org
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Pasta Dinner
When: Saturday, June 30, 5:00pm Where: Church of the Holy Spirit 4150 Old Post Rd. Charlestown Description: A choice of several different sauces over angel hair pasta served with salad and Italian bread,$8.00, extra for dessert Contact: Nancy Penn 401-364-0949 npenn5@yahoo.comhttp://holyspiritri.org
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Annual Chowda Cook-off
When: Saturday, August 18, 11:00am
Where: Church of the Holy Spirit 4150 Old Post Rd Charlestown
Description: A community favorite; sample a variety of home-made chowders for $5:00 and vote for your favorite.
Contact: Nancy Penn 401-364-0949
npenn5@yahoo.com
http://holyspiritri.org
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Fall Fesival, October 20 and Christmas Faire, Nov. 10
When: 10/20 and 11/10
Where: Church of the Holy Spirit 4150 Old Post Rd Charlestown, RI
Description: Look for details of upcoming Fall events at Church of the Holy Spirit in Charlestown.
Contact: Nancy Penn 401-364-0949
npenn5@yahoo.com
http://holyspiritri.org
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In the Area
An Evening with Bobby McFerrin
When: Thursday May 10, 2012 7:30pm
Where: Veteran's Memorial Auditorium Providence RI
Description: FirstWorks presents this awe-inspiring night of music with McFerrin's four-octave range of vocal improvisation!For groups of 10 or more use code Bobbyfun33 for 1/3 discount on top tier tickets.
Contact: 401-421-2787
Peter@first-works.org
http://www.first-works.org or www.vmari.com
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 Episcopal charities
Episcopal Charities 2012
Pulling together, We can make a powerful difference in 2012
The 2012 Episcopal Charities campaign is well underway. We are happy to report that some great work done has been done by our parish volunteers. Our current pledges total $207,000. That's nearly 50% of our $425,000 goal for the year. While this is good news, it is clear that there is still much work to be done.
We encourage all parishes to reach 100% of their households. This is a key element to reaching our goal.
We are grateful to our dedicated volunteers who are working hard to encourage people in their parishes to participate in this great work. Congratulations to our donors for their support and commitment to helping people living on the edge.
It takes a team . . .
When you give to Episcopal Charities, you join a team of donors, volunteers, agencies and churches who are working together - caring for the needs of those who are hungry for food and shelter, who thirst for education and a chance for a better life, who seek adequate heat care, and long to live in safety with their families
Together we are "Feeding the Hungry" and are a powerful force for social and economic change. 100% of your gift goes directly to support agencies that provide desperately needed services:
- Relief, comfort and council for people in crisis
- Productive, safe places for inner city youth to spend time
- Shelters for homeless adults and their children
- Meals for the less fortunate
- Improved elderly care
- Sanctuaries for victims of domestic violence
And so much more!
For parishes that have yet to start, speakers continue to be available. Contact Peggy in the Charities Office if you would like to arrange for a speaker.
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 Listings
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