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The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
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Find out about changes to the ordination process
Bishop Knisely and the Commission on Ministry have re-envisioned the ordination process in this diocese. If you have been in conversation with anyone in your church about becoming a priest or deacon, please be sure to download the new discernment guidelines on our website. SAVE THE DATE: COM Discernment Day
Sat., May 3 (Time and location TBD)
This will be a day for you to bring parishioners whom you think might have a call to serve as ordained ministers in the Episcopal Church and together to learn more about the R.I. process to become a priest or deacon. Don't miss it!
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Bishops Against Gun Violence
Sick of the senseless deaths and injuries caused by guns? Tired of feeling helpless to prevent the violence?
So are the Bishops Against Gun Violence, an ad hoc group of more than 30 Episcopal bishops, including Bp. Knisely, who have come together to explore ways to reduce the appalling levels of gun violence in our society, and to advocate for policies and legislation that save lives.
In the six states that have had effective gun violence prevention laws in place for decades, homicides are down, suicides are down, and deaths due to domestic violence are down.
These laws work. Now, we need to spread the word.
Sign up to stay informed on progress and opportunities to help.
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92nd Annual Good Friday Offering
Please help support Christians in Jerusalem and the Middle EastWhat: Since 1922, Episcopalians have supported the ministries of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East with the Good Friday Offering. Why: Through the work of the Episcopal dioceses in the Middle East, Christians maintain a peacemaking and stabilizing presence in the region, serving their neighbors regardless of faith background. How: Simply accept offerings at all services on Good Friday and make a donation to the DFMS. Find out more about the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Diocese of Cyprus. Then encourage your parish to participate in this important effort.
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Are your wardens coming to Wardens Day?
Sat., March 29
9:00 am to 3:30 pm
St. John's, Barrington
Wardens day is only a few weeks away -- but not all churches have submitted their 2014 parish info form to the Bishop's Office yet, so your new wardens may not have received an email about this event.
Please check with your wardens or forward this email so they have a chance to register.
To ensure we have the correct emails for your new vestry members, please also ask whether your parish administrator has filled out the parish info form -- and if not, make sure we get it ASAP so your vestry doesn't miss anything important.
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Save the Dates:
- RSCM Evensong: Church of the Redeemer, Sun., March 23.
- Quiet Day with Sr. Sarah of the Sisters of St. Margaret: St. Martin's, Providence, Sat., March 22. Sr. Sarah will also preach at both services on Sun., March 23.
- Bishop Speaker Series: St. John the Evangelist, Newport. Each Sunday in Lent, a guest bishop will preach at St. John's 8 am and 10 am services, with a forum between at 9 am.
- Cathedral Brainstorming Sessions: Sat., April 5, 10 am to noon at St. Mark's Warwick, and Tues., May 20, 7-9 pm at Redeemer, Providence. These sessions are for anyone who has any ideas about what we could do with the Cathedral and to respond to the ideas that have been generated to date. Bring imagination and ideas.
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275 North Main Street, Providence RI · 401-274-4500
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