Saturday, September 27
230 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan

Vendors wanted.
For more information please call (914) 830-2272.

Tuesday, September 30 at 5:30 p.m.

Saint Martin's Chapel, Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine

 

Bishop Dietsche preaching and presiding.

 

The Order of Urban Missioners is a Christian Community of Lay and Ordained People who feel called to urban ministry and believe that a simple rule of spiritual discipline will help them to be faithful to that call. Founded in the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland in 2000, with a second chapter begun in the Episcopal Diocese of New York in 2009 by The Rev Canon Victoria Sirota and The Rev Earl Kooperkamp, the Order of Urban Missioners is a spiritual support group with monthly meetings that include a shared meal, prayers, silent meditation and the Eucharist. Our symbol is a cross within a circle within a square, representing God's love in the world and within the city block.   We covenant in the presence of God and with each other once a year (usually in September) for the location to which we feel called that year and the nature of that call. Our monthly meetings give us an opportunity to share our prayer concerns, struggles and joy as our ministries unfold and our relationships with Christ and with each other deepen.

 

This past year, the New York Chapter had thirty-seven members from fifteen different churches. Our fall meetings (October 11, November 8, December 6) will be held in Cathedral House and begin with breakfast at 9 a.m. (all members bring one item to share) and conclude with Holy Eucharist at 12:15 p.m. in Saint Martin's Chapel. For more information, please contact The Rev. Canon Vicki Sirota (vsirota@stjohndivine.org) or Meryl Marcus (meryl.marcus@gmail.com).

October 3 - 31, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends/holidays,
St. Thomas Church Lawn, 168 West Boston Post Road

This year St. Thomas is teaming up again
with St. John's Larchmont, Trinity/St. Paul New Rochelle and All Saints Harrison. St. Thomas and its partners are part of a nationwide project that includes more than 1,300 different organizations. Proceeds will go directly to local charities each church has selected.

More info and registration

Sunday, October 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cathedral and Grounds

 

At this signature Cathedral service, the Missa Gaia (or Earth Mass) composed by Paul Winter and Paul Halley, brings together a massed choir of hundreds of voices, a dance performance by Forces of Nature, and musical performances by the Paul Winter Consort, all in celebration of the beauty of the animal kingdom. The service concludes with the Procession of the Animals, a silent parade of creatures great and small down the Nave of the Cathedral.

 

Following the Procession, there will be an outdoor fair, with many animal, environmental, and other social justice organizations sharing information on their efforts. You can also grab a bite at one of our vegetarian-friendly food trucks, line up on the Pulpit Green to have your creature companions blessed, have your face painted, or enjoy a performance by the Mettawee River Theatre Company.

 

There are no more Advance Passes available, but Day Of Passes will be available that morning. Quantities are limited, so arrive early!

Wednesday, October 8, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine

 

The Cathedral hosts Maude Barlow, bestselling author and activist who is the National Chairwoman of the Council of Canadians, a citizens advocacy group; co-founder of The Blue Planet Project; one of the "1000 Women for Peace" nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize; and 2009 winner of the prestigious Lannan Cultural Freedom Fellowship, known as the "Alternative Nobel." She will speak on "Our Great Lakes Commons: A People's Plan to Protect the Great Lakes Forever"-a vitally important project for all who care about freshwater.

 

This event is free and open to the public.

Episcopal Charities announces that applications for grants from its 2015 Basic Human Needs Cycle should be submitted by Friday, October 3. All applicants should notify Episcopal Charities of their intent to apply by Friday, September 12, and first-time applicants must attend a mandatory orientation session on Wednesday, September 10, 6:00 p.m., at Diocesan House. Basic Human Needs grants address the specific needs of diverse communities throughout the diocese. These include, but are not limited to: feeding programs such as community kitchens and food pantries, health and wellness programs (including eldercare, addiction and recovery, and homeless outreach), and skills-building programs (such as immigrant services, job training, ESL and literacy classes, and re-entry assistance for the formerly incarcerated). We fund programs that give promise of more productive and satisfying lives for our neighbors. For more information visit our website or contact Ms. Meredith Kadet, Director of Programs, at 212-316-7426 or mkadet@dioceseny.org.

Looking for a group of committed Episcopalians to volunteer to lead a bilingual/Spanish bible study in a South Bronx Episcopal Church.  The initial commitment for the bible study will be 10 months (September 2014-June 2015).  The bible study is scheduled for Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please contact Rev. Carla E. Roland Guzm�n (croland@smstchurch.org or 212-362-6750, x310) for more information.  In order for this bible study to happen we need the commitment of at least 12 persons.  The curriculum and resources will be provided to all the leaders at the beginning of September.
Requirements:

• Confidence in talking about the bible and share the good news of God in Christ with other persons.
• Confidence in sharing about the Episcopal Church with other persons.
• Commitment to lead the bible study once a month (starting in October 2014) at St. Edmund's Episcopal Church, South Bronx.
• Commitment to build community among the bible-study leaders and the emerging community of participants.
• Attend the first 3 sessions (Thursdays) in September as a training and opportunity to meet all the other volunteers and then help lead a bilingual/Spanish bible study once a month.

Volunteers who lack experience in leading a bible study, but feel called to this ministry are welcomed.

Se busca un grupo de voluntarios/as episcopales comprometidos/as para dirigir un estudio b�blico biling�e/espa�ol en una iglesia Episcopal en el sur del Bronx.  El compromiso inicial ser� de 10 meses (septiembre 2014-junio 2015).  El estudio biblico est� programado para los jueves de 7 a 8:30 p.m.  Si est� interesado en esta gran oportunidad, � para m�s informaci�n, favor de contactar a la Revda. Carla E. Roland Guzm�n (croland@smstchurch.org o 212-362-6750, x310).  Para tener un estudio b�blico se necesita el compromiso de por lo menos 12 personas.  El curr�culo y recursos ser�n provistos a todos/as los/as l�deres al principio de septiembre.
Requisitos:

• Confianza en si mismo/a en hablar sobre la biblia y compartir las buenas nuevas de Dios en Cristo con otras personas.
• Confianza en s� mismo/a en compartir sobre la Iglesia Episcopal con otras personas.
• Compromiso de dirigir el estudio b�blico una vez al mes (comenzando en octubre de 2014) en la Iglesia Episcopal de San Edmund, South Bronx
• Compromiso de fortalecer lazos de comunidad entre los l�deres y participantes de esta comunidad emergente.
• Asistir a las primeras 3 sesiones (jueves) en septiembre como un adiestramiento y oportunidad de conocer a todos/as los/as voluntarios/as, y entonces ayude a dirigir el estudio una vez al mes.

Voluntarios/as que no tienen experiencia en dirigir un estudio b�blico, pero sienten el llamado a este ministerio est�n bienvenidos/as.

Thanks to the wonderful efforts from a number of congregations and volunteers, the renovation of the new home for the Youth Economic Group (in the parsonage of the Liberty United Methodist Church) is coming along.  It is so beautiful!!!
 
Now it is ready for furnishing.  To this end, R&MM is asking congregations to "adopt" a room.  By adopting a room, you will have the opportunity to fully furnish it (see list below) and in turn, R&MM will name the room after you (or give it a name you choose) and will put up a plaque honoring your good gifts.  
So here is how it works:

• Choose a room/spot
• Let Kriya Roundtree know - 845-485-8627 rmmkroundtree@gmail.com
• Gather up all the items (call if you have questions)
• You can choose the style - just as long as it is classy and nice!
• Make arrangements to deliver the items AND THEN
• R&MM will have a blessing ceremony with you, and give you the opportunity to meet our young people and see the place - and share a bite to eat!  (Mission doesn't get any better!) > bring your outreach committee and/or your youth group!

R&MM is trying to get this done during September/October.  And then you can also keep your eyes open for theirbig open-house event!

2,600 + square feet / 3 floors; 5 beds, 3 full bath, 2 half bath, eik, formal dining, large living, den, office, unfinished basement w/laundry; yard / driveway / garage. Asking $2,500.  914.668.4851/
ascendofficepat@aol.com

Wednesday, November 19, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Honoring:
Henry P. Johnson, President and CEO of Fiduciary Trust Company International; Evan A. Davis,
Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP

More information and ticket purchase.

Applications for New York Altar Guild's (NYAG) 2015 Grant Cycle, which should be for projects in keeping with the purpose of the Guild, should be submitted to the Grants Committee by February 2, 2015.  Such projects might include refurbishing an organ, new cabinetry in a sacristy, repair of stained glass, etc. (For more information on the background to the NYAG's grants, please click here.

Please contact Grants Committee Chair Miss Jean Grainger, 215 East 79th Street, Apartment 14A, New York, New York 10075-0854 or jcgrainger@aol.com for further information, Guidelines and an Application. Grant award(s) will be announced following the Guild's April Board Meeting. 

November 3 - 7
Casowasco Camp and Retreat Center, Moravia, NY

This core EQ HR Center workshop is an intensive 5-day session designed to enable participants to learn about, build and practice emotional intelligence skills in a small group setting. Skilled facilitators provide tools and feedback to enable participants to learn about themselves and to immediately practice emerging skills. As group life unfolds, participants give and receive feedback regarding the impact they have on others in the group. Participants will learn both inter-personal and intra-group communication skills. The content of the workshop revolves around the five areas of emotional intelligence as keys to improving leadership effective-ness for faith-based leaders.

Flyer.

Register online at www.eqhrcenter.org

The Diocese of Western New York's new summer reading day camp, EatonCamp.org, offers Youth on Mission Trips from all over The Episcopal Church an opportunity to spend a week as junior counselors. During the day they build relationships and help inner city kids build a love for reading and in the evenings they eat authentic Buffalo Chicken Wings, ride roller coasters and walk behind Niagara Falls.

If your congregation's youth group might be interested, please go to EatonCamp.org for further information and registration.

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Check out the website now at www.ecfvp.org. 

For information on parking permits for NYC clergy, visit  

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/clergy.shtml.