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April 28-30
Building for a New Tomorrow Symposium
Fort Lauderdale, FL
http://www.ecbf.org/symposium-2014.html
Episcopal Relief and Development
Lenten Meditation Booklets
www.episcopalrelief.org/lent
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Diocesan Events
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July 15 - 29, 2014
A Journey to the Holy Land
Led by Bishop Konieczny
October 18-19
Education for Ministry Retreat
The Rev. Dr. Christopher Bryan
St. Crispin's Conference Center
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Diocesan Wide Events
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May 1 - 3
Men's Retreat
St. Crispin's Conference Center
Contact Bob Baker 918 369 6+6+ or at baker111@tulsacoxmail for more information
May 1 - 4
Cursillo
St. Crispin's
http://www.oklahomacursillo.com
October 18 - 19
Education for Ministry Retreat
(Open to all)
The Rev. Dr. Christopher Bryan
St. Crispin's Conference Center
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Congregational Events
April 5
St. Paul's Altus, Quiet Day
Contact Suzanne Mollison at
stpauls.altus.att.net
April 27
31st Annual Piano Artist Series
Valery Kuleschov, Piano
All Souls', OKC
2:30 p.m.
virginiacampbellive@yahoo.com
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Community Events
February 25
Communicating Spirituality to Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Integris Baptist Hospital
OKC
March 24-25
John Philip Newell
Boston United Methodist Church
Tulsa, OK
March 24-25
Dr. N. T. Wright
Oklahoma Christian University
OKC
www.oc.edu/mcgaw
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Bishop's Schedule
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February 23
Christ Church, Tulsa
March 2
St. Augustine's of Canterbury
OKC
March 8
Vestry Academy
St. Crispin's
March 9
Emmanuel
Shawnee
Bishop Ed is now on Twitter @ OKBishopEd.
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The Episcopal Church
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April 9 - 11, 2014
Reclaiming the Gospel of Peace: An Episcopal Gathering to Challenge the Epidemic of Violence
Reed Center, OKC, OK
June 26-29, 2014 National Happening Leadership Conference UCO, Edmond, OK
July 9 - 13, 2014 EYE14
Villanova University, near Philadelphia, PA
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Companion
Diocese
Uruguay
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Bishop Pollesel
Holy God, source of healing and of peace, bless with your grace the companion dioceses of Oklahoma and Uruguay. Through our partnership one with another may we grow in mutual affection and communion, seek a more profound experience of truth, build up the Church in unity and give glory to Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
New Web site:
http://uruguay.anglican.org/
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The Next Issue of this Newsletter will be on Friday,
February 28, 2014.
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We Are Epiok.org
February 21, 2014
Issue 8
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Trip to the Holy Land - We Have a Few Spaces Left!
The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
~presents~
A Journey to the Holy Land
Starting in Amman, Jordan
This trip is different than ones of previous years in that in will begin in Jordan and a trip to Petra
Under the Direction of
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny
Local Guide: Canon Iyad Qumri
Limited to the first 25
Depart: July 15, 2014
Return: July 29, 2014
The cost is going to be $4595 per person, double occupancy. If someone wants a private/single room there is a $650 supplement so the cost would be $5245.
This price includes everything door to door: Airfare, Transfers, Lodging, Meals, admissions fees, ground transportation, etc. Only additional cost to participants is for personal items, souvenirs, upgraded beverages, laundry, Travel Insurance, etc.
Full Payment due by March 30, 2014. For more information contact Marcia Crawford mcrawford@epiok.org, or call the Diocesan Office 405 232 4820.
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Diocesan Staff Welcomes Martha Smith
Martha Smith comes to us from St. John's Episcopal Church in Oklahoma City, where she served as Administrative Assistant for ten years. She also worked for eight years at St. John's Episcopal School and has a background in accounting principles, development, and office administration. She and her husband, Darrell have five children and two grandchildren and is excited to be part of the accounting team here at the Diocesan Office.
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New Fax Number for Payroll Items
If you are faxing payroll related items to our diocesan accounting office, please note our new fax number. This will ensure that all documents go direct to the payroll clerk. It is:
(888) 816-7096
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Vestry Academy Scheduled - Registration Deadline February 21, 2014
The annual Vestry Academy will be held on March 8, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at St. Crispin's Conference Center. This event is open to all vestry members.
The primary focus of this conference is the vestry person's role as a leader in the responsible stewardship of ministry and only secondarily with conducting the business affairs of the church.
It is very important that we have the completed registration forms in hand prior to February 21, 2014. If your congregation has not received a registration form, please contact Diane Ellsworth, Administrative Assistant to the Canon to the Ordinary, at 405-232-4820 or email dellsworth@epiok.org. The $20 per participant registration fee includes the Vestry Resource Guide, additional material to be distributed during the conference, and lunch at St. Crispin's.
We look forward to this conference and hope that you will have some participants present.
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Diocesan Retired Clergy, Wives and Widows Retreat
April 7 & 8 are the dates for the bi-annual gathering for the Retired Clergy, their Wives, and the Widows of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma. These gatherings are a time to reconnect with long time friends, recount events of "the good old days", relax, watch a movie, dine on the delicacies provided by the cook staff of St. Crispin's, and learn a thing or two along the way. This gathering is shaping up to do just that.
During our Fall gathering, we concentrated on the importance of exercise, as one matures, to maintain a healthy lifestyle on the Physical side of the ledger. The Spring gathering will concentrate on maintaining one's Mental health. As such, the title of this presentation is "Train the Brain". The presenter will be Dr. Mary Nole who is the Director of the Wellness Center at Saint Simeon's Retirement Center in Tulsa. Dr. Nole will be accompanied by Lindsay Morris who is the Marketing Coordinator for Saint Simeons.
Dr. Nole's presentation will center on research she has been conducting which addresses issues around memory skills, and how to enhance and maintain that ability. Included in the presentation will be some simple drills that our attendees can do to maintain mental alertness and functionality. This presentation will be one that will challenge and enhance or memory skills as we age.
Letters for the gathering have been sent announcing this program. It is very important for those desiring to attend to notify Georgia or Bob Gates NO LATER THAN March 7, 2014. Responses can be mailed to: 1044 Meadow Drive Bartlesville, Okla. 74006 with the completed form received with the letter. Another option is to call Georgia or Bob @ (918) 335-0929. Or e-mail them @ gatageorge@aol.com or frb426@aol.com. Cost for the gathering is listed in the mail-out. Room assignments are on a first come-first served basis. Singles are asked to arrange for their room mate, or note Single on their form. Please notify
Georgia or Bob if there are diet restrictions so that they may notify the St. Crispin's cook staff. Some limited scholarship help is available.
Join us for a much needed time to relax and learn.
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Annual Episcopal Church Women's Conference and Bishop's Day Scheduled
Save the Date. The Annual Conference & Bishop's Day will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Norman, April 25 & 26. All Oklahoma Episcopal Women are invited, and encouraged to attend. Details will soon be available. But, mark your calendar's now and plan to attend. Our conference theme this year is "Lift Up Your Hearts ... A Celebration of Our Common Ministries". The ladies of St. John's have wonderful programs, worship and field trips planned for this event. Information coming to your churches soon. Hope to see you there.
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Diocesan Clergy Spouses 2014 Retreat
BENEDICTINE SPIRITUALITY
APRIL 25th through APRIL 27th
St. Crispin's
Our 2014 Clergy Spouse Retreat promises to deliver a weekend of relaxation, fresh air, fellowship and a little something extra. The Rev. Debora Jennings will offer a very special session of Benedictine Spirituality - Finding the Extra-Ordinary in the Ordinary. AND we will join our hands in the planting of a Butterfly Waystation; our efforts to support of life of these disappearing creatures. Our Waystation will be added to the national registry of locations. Many more activities are planned. Please look for your invitation in your email box if you are part of our list serve. You will also receive an invitation through the US Mail. Or you are welcome to contact the diocese for a registration form.
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St. Crispin's Conference Center and Camp Open House
St. Crispin's Conference Center + Camp will be hosting an open house on Sunday, May 18, 2014 from 10 AM to 3 PM. This is an opportunity for people to come out and enjoy St. Crispin's with their family and friends. The day will begin with a worship service lead by our new Camp Director Tim Sean Youmans at 10 AM. After worship we will have some activities available for open house guests (climbing wall, archery, hiking, etc). Tours of the facility will also be given to parents who are thinking of sending their children to summer camp for the first time, or people who are interested in hosting a retreat at St. Crispin's. We will also be providing a hotdog cookout at noon. The Open House is free of charge.
In addition to the Open House, St. Crispin's has set aside Oakerhater lodge rooms and Summer Camp Cabins for individual family rental the night of Saturday, May 17, 2014. The cost of the overnight will include dinner on Saturday night and breakfast on Sunday morning in the St. Crispin's Dining Hall. Oakerhater Lodge price: $57 per person. Cabin price: $32 per person. Reservations will be taken on a first come first serve basis until Oakerhater and Cabins are full. Please Note: Guests staying in the cabins must bring their own linens.
To make your reservation, please call St. Crispin's at 405-382-1619.
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Episcopal Relief and Development Report
Hello Everyone! 
I wanted to let all of you know about the efforts of the Episcopal Relief and Development which is the outreach arm of the Episcopal Church of the United States. ERD is based in New York, but the efforts of the ERD are worldwide. In the last few months, I have forwarded articles that I have received from ERD New York, to all of you from time to time, so that you might read about how extensive the helping is around the world.
Recently you might have read about the disaster response in the Philippines after the devastating typhoon wracked the island during the fall. What is interesting about the Episcopal Relief and Development is that while other large disaster response groups seem to capture the limelight and garner much of the media attention and funding, ERD is there with as many people and as much experience and know how behind them residing in the
shadows, quietly and efficiently making a difference in the work they do with all those affected, making vulnerable communities feel less vulnerable and building resilience in the health and agriculture of the region's people.
This was no more apparent than in the disaster response in the Philippines but that is now taking shape in the humanitarian crisis in the South Sudan. ERD is working closely with our Church partners in South Sudan during the growing crisis currently enveloping their country due to the conflict that erupted between militia loyal to opposing political factions. The Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Sudan and its relief and development arm, SUDRA, are currently tending to immediate needs and long term recovery. To keep up with ERD updates on the situation in South Sudan by visiting www.episcopalrelief.org/southsudan.
The Episcopal Church will commemorate Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday on March 9, the first Sunday in Lent, with sermons, prayers, adult forums and children's activities that focus on sustainable solutions to global poverty. I will be focusing on
this particular event for the next couple of weeks and give you all the links possible to order supplies and receive information. They are FREE!
The first item I would like to introduce you to is the book of Lenten Meditations, which is a daily devotional available in English and Spanish and it provides a particular focus on preparing for spiritual healing. I have already used mine, no sense waiting until Lent! You can order hardcopies at Episcopal Marketplace or receive PDF booklet versions at
www.episcopalrelief.org/lent.
Be safe and be kind.
Anne Kueteman
ERD Diocesan Coordinator
Outreach Director,
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Reclaiming the Gospel of Peace
 Bishops, clergy and laity from throughout the Episcopal Church are invited to gather April 9 - 11 at the Reed Center and Sheraton in Oklahoma City, OK (Diocese of Oklahoma). "As Christians, as Americans, as leaders we need to recognize violence in our society, and renew our commitment to the Gospel," noted Bishop Ed Konieczny, Diocese of Oklahoma. "It's our responsibility and our calling to make peace in a world of violence." The Registration forms are now on line at http://epiok.org/reclaiming-the-gospel-info.html . You will also be able to find a list of presentations, workshops, and panel discussions to be offered at the same link.
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Creation Justice Ministry Offers Earth Day Resources
This year's resource entitled "Water, Holy Water" will delve into the multitude of water issues we face and highlight the spiritual importance of this resource. Click here to download a copy.
This link will connect you to their Winter issue with other articles and how to get involved in efforts related to creation care all across the country. |
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Task Force on Study of Marriage Wants your Videos
The Episcopal Church Task Force on the Study of Marriage wants videos from Episcopalians throughout the church.
The videos should focus on the topic: Give us your first name and tell a one minute story about your relationship or one you know well in which you have seen the image of God.
"We invite Episcopalians to prepare, produce and submit a one-minute video sharing their thoughts and feelings that we can use in our reporting," commented Task Force member the Rev. Canon W. (Will) H. Mebane, Jr., Diocese of Ohio. "The videos don't need to be professionally recorded - feel free to use a Smartphone or flip cam."
The videos should be sent to wmebane@dohio.org.
These videos will be used as part of upcoming presentations and reports to the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies.
Task Force Facebook page hereTask Force YouTube here.The Episcopal Church's Task Force on the Study of Marriage is enabled by Resolution A050 at the 2012 General Convention |
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New Opportunity Grant Proposals Being Accepted
The Episcopal Church Office of Indigenous Ministries and the Executive Council Committee on Indigenous Ministries invites Episcopal communities with Native American initiatives to submit proposals for the New Opportunities Grants, which provides funding for programs in 2014.
"The New Opportunities Grant was a project established to assist native people throughout the Episcopal Church to develop new and innovative approaches to their ministry," explained Sarah Eagle Heart, Episcopal Church Program Officer for Indigenous Ministries.
Grant guidelines, requirements, forms, further information and application instructions are located here .
Deadline is April 15.
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Diocesan Events and Information
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Safeguarding God's People
Thursday, March 13
6:30 p.m.
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Edmond, OK
You must register in advance by contacting Sabrina Evans at sevans@epiok.org or by phone at 405 232 4820.
Saturday, May 17
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
$10 for lunch
St. Paul's Cathedral
Register by contacting Kate Huston at katehuston@stpaulsokc.org.
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Safeguarding God's Children
Feb. 26th 6:30 pm Grace, Yukon Contact The Rev. Kirsten Baer at kirsten@graceyukon.org to register March 8th 9:30 am Grace, Yukon
Contact The Rev. Kirsten Baer at kirsten@graceyukon.org to register
May 17th
9 until noon
St. Paul's Cathedral, OKC
Register by contacting Kate Huston at katehuston@stpaulsokc.org.
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Train the Trainers for Safeguarding
We will be offering the following training opportunities to become a trainer for either Safeguarding God's Children or Safeguarding God's People.
Safeguarding God's People
February 21 1 p.m. or on February 22 at 10 a.m.
These trainings will be held at the Diocesan Offices. You must register in advance by contacting Sabrina Evans at sevans@epiok.org or by phone at 405 232 4820. Registrations will cut off on January 22 at noon and February 19 at noon.
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Diocesan Senior Living Centers
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Saint Simeon's Offers Kitchen Items
Saint Simeon's has a Steamer Table and Ware Washing Station for any church that wants them. You would be responsible for moving them from Saint Simeon's, but the equipment is free. If anyone is interested in either of these pieces, please contact the Bishop's Office 405 232 4820, not St. Simeon's.
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Setting Up and Administering Child-Friendly Spaces
Save the Children will hold an informational meeting on a training being offered in Oklahoma on setting up and administering Child-Friendly Spaces.
In order to foster a better prepared community, Save the Children wants to build local capacity by offering this training to over 100 representatives of churches and community groups interested in providing temporary respite care in shelters, assistance centers and temporary emergency sites.
Save the Children will also pre-position in central Oklahoma 10 Child-Friendly Spaces kits, which contain all of the materials necessary to administer the program in sheltering locations across the state.
The one hour informational meeting on the training will be held on Friday February 28 at 10 am at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, 3355 South Purdue, Oklahoma City, OK 73137.
Those who are unable to attend the informational meeting may follow up individually with Tim Lovell at 918-403-9823 or Vanessa Price at 405-514-9198 for more information.
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Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma - Concert 4 of our 2013-14 Season - "Transcendental Doxology"
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All Souls' Episcopal Church
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 On March 10-11, 2014, Oklahoma City's own Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble will present two performances of the fourth concert of our 2013-14 Season, "Transcendental Doxology." This program features Oklahoma City native Joshua Roman - one of America's most exciting young cellists - as our guest artist. Joshua was home-schooled in OKC. He entered the Cleveland Institute of Music at age 16, received his BM at age 20 and his MM at age 21, and won the principal cello chair in the Seattle Symphony Orchestra at age 22. After two years in that position, he moved to New York City and embarked on a successful career as a freelance concert cellist, composer, curator and programmer. He has performed with orchestras and chamber ensembles, and has given solo recitals, worldwide. Brightmusic is delighted to host his first professional appearance in Oklahoma City! Five Brightmusic musicians will appear with Joshua at this concert: Gregory Lee (violin), Samuel Formicola (violin), Mark Neumann (viola), Tomasz Zieba (cello) and guest pianist Stephen Buck, Chair of the Piano Department at the SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music.
The performances will take place: (1) at 7:30 pm on Monday, March 10th in northwest OKC (at All Souls' Episcopal Church, 6400 N. Pennsylvania Ave.) and (2) at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 11th in downtown OKC (at St. Paul's Cathedral, 127 NW 7th Street). Individual concert admission is $15/person (students with ID are free). Season membership information is available on Brightmusic's website, www.brightmusic.org. A reception with the guest artist and the Brightmusic musicians will follow each performance of this concert.
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Taizé Brothers Visiting Texas in March and April
Led by the Brothers from the Taizé Community in Taize, France, Pilgrimage of Trust.
Join them in Austin, March 21 - 23, Dallas/Ft. Worth, April 4 - 6, and Houston April 25 - 27. |
The Story of Our Lives - 2014 Women's Retreat
A retreat exploring and celebrating the common themes and digressions of our spiritual journeys while sharing biblical, faith, and personal stories, equipping us to share our own stories in a variety of ways.
Led by Kathy Hood Culmer,
Noted Author, Speaker, and Storyteller
Friday-Sunday, August 29-31
Christ the King Retreat Center in San Angelo
(this is about 6 hours away from Oklahoma City)
We need to have at least 22 registered by April 1 in order to guarantee the deposit for the Retreat Center.
Please let us know if you can attend and send in your deposit by March 25. (The retreat occurs on Labor Day weekend, so we need to be sure we have the minimum participants.)
To download the form follow this link
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OK Episcopal Young Adults Events
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Altered Scheduled for March 28 - 30
If you are a young adult, ages 19 - 30ish, and would like to explore your faith, personal growth, meet other young adults, worship God, sing, reconnect with God, think about your life purpose, step back from your busy life, and especially relax, this retreat is for you. It is run by and for young adults, led by Episcopal lay and clergy leaders from around the diocese and will be held at St. Crispin's.
The cost is $125, which includes 2 nights in the lodge, all meals and snacks, and a t-shirt. No one will be turned away due to money!
Call, email, or message Laura Beth Woods for more information or questions - (405) 919-1667, Laurawoods85@gmail.com. |
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Sewanee Offers Vocational Discernment Training
The School of Theology programs center will sponsor a training in VocationCARE - a training opportunity for those who want to help others, especially young people, engage vocational discernment and design and establish ministries that have impact on lives and communities. Join in a process that that supports leadership and imagination in diocesan, parish-based, and diaconal ministry teams. Training is March 11-14 at the McGriff Alumni Center, University of the South, Sewanee, TN. To see details of the conference and to register online, visit the website. Questions? Email Jim Goodmann or call 931-598-3398.
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Episcoposse Tulsa Schedule
Sundays 4-6pm
The purpose of Episcoposse is to bring together Tulsa area youth to form a community where they can learn, grow and live into their faith. By functioning in a collective environment we seek to offer the vast strengths and talents of each parish so that the young people of the Episcopal Church have the best tools available to accompany them on their spiritual journeys
February 23 - Gilcrease, Black History Month - Gilcrease Museum of Art |
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Applications for 2014-15 Class of Episcopal Youth Leadership Academy Available
If you were at Convention, you helped us recognize the group of youth who graduated from our pilot program of the Episcopal Youth Leadership Academy (EYLA). We are now taking applications for our next group. Our first meeting will be in September, 2014. We will have complete details on meeting locations and dates soon. But you need to apply now.
This program is open to youth 6th - 9th grade, who want to learn to be leaders. It is a one-year program and requires a large commitment on your part and that of your parents in transporting you to and from these meeting locations. Youth will also work with a mentor in their parish.
There is no limit on the number that can apply from any congregation and we welcome participants from congregations of all sizes.
For a copy of the application, click here.
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Camp Deans Selected
ABCamp (A Beginner's Camp), for 5 year olds thru 2nd Grade May 30 and 31
Sabrina Evans, St. Augustine of Canterbury, OKC
Senior High Camp, June 1-7
Kate Huston and Ian Bass, St. Paul's Cathedral OKC
8th and 9th Grade, June 8-14
Laura Beth Woods, OU Canterbury and Terry Prather, All Souls OKC
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Session I, June 15 - 21
Beth and Michael Canaday, Nancy Reese Barrett, Emmanuel Shawnee
6th and 7th Grade Session I, June 22 - 28
Alana Woodliff, OSU Canterbury and Karen Langley, St. Dunstan's Tulsa
8th and 9th Grade Session II, June 29 - July 5
Becky Moseman and Melissa Sterling, Trinity Tulsa
3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Session II, July 6 - 12
HL Watson and Rev. Dana Orwig, St. John's OKC
6th and 7th Grade Session II
Andrew Scott and Fr. Everett Lees, Christ Church Tulsa
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Mini Camp (Formerly ABC) $100 child and 1 adult
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June 1 - 7
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Senior Camp
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June 8 - 14
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8th - 9th Grade Camp
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June 15 - 21
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ChurchNext Opportunity for the Diocese
We are looking at subsidizing a portion of ChurchNext for congregations in our Diocese. If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please contact Sabrina Evans at sevans@epiok.org or by phone at 405 232 4820. Calling does not obligate you, it only allows you to be part of a conference call with the other congregations interested and with The Rev. Chris Yaw, founder of ChurchNext TV. You would make up your mind if this is something that would work for your congregation after that call.
ChurchNext is an on-line Christian learning option where you can hear expert teachers in Scripture, liturgy, and important Christian topics. Students can interact in a safe, online environment that's convenient, engaging, and affordable. https://www.churchnext.tv/ will take you to their web site!
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Registration at 400+ for The Next Big Class...
This Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2014, anyone with Internet access and a computer or tablet can get free instruction on Making Sense of the Cross, a series that invites online learners to "listen in" on an open conversation about the cross. Click here to learn more and register.
 From March 5-12, the Rev. Dr. David Lose, professor at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, will teach The Big Class, a program of ChurchNext. The course will expand on the popular Making Sense of the Cross, a six-session, small-group course published by Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis.
Lots of congregations used The Big Class with Michael Curry in big group gatherings - and we learned a bit about how churches can get together around this course - here are some tips on How Your Congregation Can Use This Course for Lent.
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Live Video Webcast with Fr. Richard Rohr
Meeting the St. Paul You Never Knew
Tuesday, February 25 @ 5:00 p.m. (U.S. Mountain Time)
Fr. Richard introduces us to the biblical writer who has often been misunderstood. Paul's message is not individualistic but cosmic, not moral but mystical, not so much about Jesus but about the Christ.
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Practicing Spirituality With On-Line Options
Current E-Course with Practice Circle
Ash Wednesday, March 5 - Easter Sunday, April 20 
Practicing Spirituality with Brian McLaren led by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Receive daily emails with short readings from the writings of this visionary and adventuresome Christian who speaks to those who want to live out the kingdom of God between Sundays. Discover how and why "Jesus keeps coming back." Each email also contains a simple practice suggestion so you can bring these teachings right into your daily life. Read more and sign up here.
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On-Demand E-Course
(Schedule to begin on Ash Wednesday)
The Spirituality of the Gospels
with Thomas Moore
Using his own translations of the four New Testament Gospels, Thomas Moore encourages us to take to heart the distinctive imagery of the Gospels and the many insights to be found there about the central themes of the human adventure. In addition to daily emails, this e-course brings you 4 audio and 3 video classes with Thomas Moore and recordings of 2 hour-long teleconferences. Read more and sign up here .
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On-Demand E-Course
(Schedule to begin on Ash Wednesday)
Exploring the Psalms
with Barbara Crafton
Episcopal priest and prolific spiritual writer Barbara Crafton approaches the Psalms often read during Lent aware of their history and the worldview in which they were first sung, but in an open-hearted and imaginative way that enables us to see how they speak to our world. Daily emails include the psalm and Crafton's commentaries. Read more and sign up here |
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On-Demand E-Course
(Schedule to begin on Ash Wednesday)
Practicing Spirituality with Jesus
 For these daily emails, Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat have collected readings from books about Jesus, offering diverse perspectives on the man from Nazareth by Christians and people from other spiritual traditions. They agree that we can practice what Jesus preached and modeled, and you are given a simple practice to begin with in each email. Sunday emails also teach a classic Christian spiritual practice.
Read more and sign up here . . .
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On-Demand E-Course
 (Schedule to begin on Ash Wednesday) Practicing Spirituality with Thomas Keating The daily emails in this e-course draw from the extensive writings of Father Thomas Keating, one of the foremost teachers of contemplative practices in the Christian tradition. After reflecting on his wisdom on prayer, scripture passages, silence, personal renewal, and more themes, try one of the simple ways to practice that wisdom suggested by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. Read more and sign up here . . .
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Godly Play One Day Training Events Offered in Texas
 Godly Play teaches children the art of using Christian language - parable, sacred story, silence and liturgical action - helping them become more fully aware of the mystery of God's presence in their lives. This approach is quite different from the traditional model in which the teacher tells the children what they need to know. It is not just about learning lessons or keeping children entertained. It is about understanding how each of the stories of God's people connects with the child's own experience and relationship with God. Over three Saturdays, participants experience all aspects of the Godly Play method and begin to become fluent in the core stories and lessons. This training follows an action/reflection model of learning with a mixture of trainer-led presentations and participant storytelling presentations. Students may enroll in a single Saturday, or attend all three.
Houston
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Liturgical Action + The Environment March 8
Learn more and register
Austin Underwritten by our Diocese
Only $100/module & scholarships available!
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Sacred Stories + Spirituality of Childhood March 1
Liturgical Action + The Environment April 5
Parables + Supporting the Circle April 26
Learn more and register
Fort Worth
All Saint's Episcopal Church
Sacred Stories + Spirituality of Childhood March 22
Parables + Supporting the Circle March 29
Liturgical Action + The Environment April 5
Learn more and register |
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Contact Information
Sabrina Evans
(405) 232-4820 sevans@epiok.org |
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