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The Episcopal Church
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The 56th Diocesan Annual Convention
On the first day of Annual Convention the Tour Against Trafficking riders rolled in with a police escort. Modesto Mayor Garrad Marsh was present to thank our efforts and praised the outreach The Episcopal Church is doing in the Central Valley and the relationships that are being built with the community now and in the future.
From the Modesto Bee, 10-29-2015
Following the Tour finale a Renewal of Baptismal Vows was held in the sanctuary and Bishop David spoke of the Tour Against Trafficking and the theme of convention Called to be... Chancellor Michael Glass gave an update of the court cases and his other work for the diocese and expressed his thanks and appreciation to serve our Diocese. Cindy Smith, Chair of the Deputies to General Convention gave a very informative report about General Convention. Read more... |
 Episcopalians wearing their called to be...
t-shirts at Annual Convention
Photo: Rev. Bob Woods, St. Sherrian's, Kernville
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A Tale From the Tour Against Trafficking
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Tales from the Tour
Wil Colón Have you ever been on vacation; begin to lose track of days, then time? Did you suddenly realize that the vacation was almost over and could not believe how time flew? How about enjoying yourself to the point that places, people, and events began to blur into one jumbled memory where it took more than one person to pin point the place and time? Let's try a couple more questions. After all was said and done, did recalling the time and place of your memories matter at all? Wasn't the recollection of what happened more important in your vacation tales as you shared with family and friends? I feel confident that your answers would be similar to those from the tour. Read more...
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Send your Tale from the Tour to emeyer@diosanjoaquin.org
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Tour Against Trafficking Donations
 $36,633.55 received with the promise of more to come!
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A message about the Feast of St. Nicholas, from The Rev. Heather Mueller
Dear Friends in the Diocese and beyond,
I am writing this to you as a missioner on the team for The American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.
As many of you already know, Anne Lynn came to our Diocesan Convention this last weekend. She presented an insightful power point on the ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.
As you may remember, the Diocese of Jerusalem oversees many hospitals, clinics, schools and churches in the Palestinian areas of the West Bank and 5 other countries. The American Friends, with a board, many missioners and Anne Lynn as the president raises funds for the important ministry of these 50 institutions which serve not only Christians but many others in the communities in which they exist. Read more...
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Story of the Bag,
Stan Williams,
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Madera
I often find it difficult to pass out the bags to the homeless. My dilemma is that I have so few bags and so many people eligible. I often see a person and try to decide if they are truly homeless or are they just taking aluminum cans to recycling. I want to be sure the bag goes to a really needy individual.
Just this week I came across a man I shall call Brian. Read more...
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WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
Please continue to contribute to this very important missional work. Send your donations to The Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin, 1528 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355. Please write Yellow Bags in the memo line. Thank you.
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Trafficking Awareness Event
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St. Clare of Assisi, Avery
Tuesday, December 8
6:00 pm Murphys Inn and Suites
134 Hwy 4
Murphys, CA
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Parish and Mission News and Events
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Annual Cookie Walk
Need an inexpensive gift for your family or a unique gift for your office mates? Never Fear, the Cookie Walk is here!
St. Paul's presents their annual Cookie Walk.
December 12th from 9am-3pm and on December 13th to 12 noon.
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Articles for Friday Reflection are needed:
Stories of the Bag, Missional Days, Special Events Articles can be submitted to the Diocesan Office at emeyer@diosanjoaquin.org.
All submissions are due no later than the Tuesday before the Friday Reflection. Pictures submitted are to be in jpeg format and forms to be attached to the Friday Reflection are best in PDF format.
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Diaconal Ministry in Context, Friday, November 13, 6pm-8pm, Saturday, November 14,8am- 4pm, Holy Family, Fresno. Find registration form in Diocesan News section above.
Central Deanery Clericus, Tuesday, November 17, 6pm, Home of Deacon Nancy Keys
Norther Deanery Clericus, Tuesday, November 17, 11am, St. Paul's, Modesto
Central Deanery Meeting, November 22, 3pm, Church of the Saviour, Hanford
Clergy Retreat, December 15-17, St. Anthony's
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The Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin 1528 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355
PH 209-576-0104 F 209-576-0114 E contact@diosanjoaquin.org
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