| Greetings!
Greetings from Indianapolis, where the 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church is in full swing. I have some exciting news for you:
Bishop-Elect Nick Knisely has been given the final consents to become the 13th Bishop of RI at his November 17th consecration. Watch the announcement here.
Nick will be joining us in September to get to know our diocese, in advance of officially taking over as Bishop on November 17th, When Bishop Wolf retires.
There is much more exciting news to come from #GC77 (as the event is being called on twitter), so visit the #GC77 pages on our website to keep track of what our deputies are up to, daily sermons, etc. New pictures are being uploaded daily over on our facebook page.
On a sadder note, The Rev. Al Barnaby passed on June 28th after a long battle with Cancer. Read more here.
Blessings,
Ruth Meteer
Communications Director
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
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From the Diocesan House
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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Post Convention Briefing with the GC Deputies
When: July 17th
Where: Christ the Redeemer, Providence Description: Come hear RI's Deputies to General Convention tell about their experience and what the new resolutions passed will mean for RI. Bring all your questions to ask. Contact: The Rev. Bill Locke, Chair of the deputation frbill@cox.net
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RSCM 3rd Annual Summer Course in Newport
When: July 30 to August 5
Where: Salve Regina University
Description: RSCM America is pleased to hold its Third summer course in Newport, RI. The course is for Girls, Boys,Teens and Adults alike, and will be held at Salve Regina University, a wonderful setting for a week of fine music-making, fun & fellowship. All choristers will rehearse daily with Mr. Hutto & have opportunities for small group and individual instruction provided by our 2012 vocal coach, Eden Casteel of The Salve Regina University voice faculty.
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Celebration of New Ministry for The Rev. Virginia Heistand & St. Paul's Wickford
When: September 16th 4-5pm Where: St. Paul's Wickford
Description: More details forthcoming
Contact: St. Paul's Wickford www.stpaulswickford.com (401) 294-4357
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Bishop Wolf's Retirement Party
When: September 23rd 2012 5pm-8pm
Where: TBA
Details: TBA
Contact: The Bishop Search Committees news@episcopalrisearch.org
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The Consecration of The Vry. Rev. Nick Knisely as the 13th Bishop of RI
When: November 17th 2012, 10am
Where: TBA
Description: Save the Date
Contact: The Bishop Search Committees news@episcopalrisearch.org | |
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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
Contact: email director@eccri.org or visit www.eccri.org
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Parish sPecial Events
LISTED BY DATE
Ice Cream/Lafayette Band Social
When: July 11 @ 6PM Where: St. John the Divine 10 Church Way Saunderstown, RI 02874 Description: Ice cream will be ready for scooping at 6PM followed by a concert from the well known LaFayette Band at 7PM. Bring your lawn chairs. Contact: Pat Williams 295-0193 office@stjohnschurchway.orghttp://www.stjohnschurchway.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
When: 10/20
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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Christmas Faire
When: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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Ongoing Parish Events
MONDAYS
AAA Meeting
When: Mondays at 7:30
Where: Church of the Holy Spirit 4150 Old Post Rd Charlestown, RI
Description:12-step Meeting
Contact: Nancy Penn 401-364-0949 npenn5@yahoo.com http://holyspiritri.org
TUESDAYS
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
WEDNESDAYS
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
Taize Prayer at St. Ann's By-the-Sea
When: 5PM the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Where: St. Ann's By-the-Sea Block Island
Description: A beautiful service of sacred hymns, candle light, and the island drummers.
Contact: Erica Tonner, Administrator 401-466-2911
THURSDAYS
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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FRIDAYS
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
SATURDAYS
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
Faith Sharing
When: Second Saturday of the Month Where: Church of the Holy Spirit 4150 Old Post Rd. Charlestown, RI 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. 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
SUNDAYS
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
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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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