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Episcopal Women's Caucus Newsletter
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The Episcopal Women's Caucus: Advocating for women since 1971,
theologically, spiritually and politically.
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TODAY THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CELEBRATES THE ELECTION -ON THE FIRST BALLOT - OF THE RT. REV. MICHAEL CURRY TO THE OFFICE OF PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
WE OFFER OUR SUPPORT AND PRAYERS AS HE BEGINS HIS NEW MINISTRY AND WE PRAY THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT'S WISDOM, STRENGTH, GUIDANCE, COURAGE, AND STAMINA FILL HIS HEART AND SOUL.
AND LET THE WHOLE CHURCH SAY AMEN!
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MARY MAGDALENE AND JOSEPH AWARDS
This year the board is proud to name Fredrica Harris Thompsett as the recipient of the Mary
Magdalene award.
Magdalene award. Frederica served on the Board of the Directors in the early days of the Episcopal Women's Caucus. She is the Mary Wolfe Professor Emerita of Historical Theology at Episcopal Divinity School where she served as academic dean for 14 years and as a professor for over thirty five years. She is a noted church historian, feminist, activist, author, and theologian.
Likewise, the board is pleased to announce that The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston has been named as the recipient of the St. Joseph award. Bishop Charleston is a citizen of theChoctaw Nation of Oklahoma. His great-grandfather and grandfather were both ordained Presbyterian pastors who preached in their native language in rural communities throughout the state. Following in their footsteps, Steven was ordained at Wakpala, South Dakota on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.
Steven was the national director for Native American ministries in the Episcopal Church, a tenured professor who has served on the faculty of three seminaries, and the Bishop of Alaska.
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| IF YOU'RE AT CONVENTION - IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP OR SHOW UP FOR THE
Episcopal Women's Caucus
Convention Breakfast
Buy your ticket today $26
and get a free tote bag!
$30 @ door on Sunday morning
The traditional Episcopal Women's Caucus breakfast at General Convention will be held on June 28, 2015 from 7-9 am in Salons E & F of the Marriott City Creek,across from the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.
The breakfast is hosted by the Board of the Caucus and features a keynote speaker and the presentation of the Mary Magdalene and the St. Joseph awards, to a woman and a man who have been instrumental in advancing justice for women, and thus justice for all people.
This year's keynote speaker is be Sarah Eagle Heart,
missioner for indigenous ministries for the Episcopal Church. In October of 2014, she was named as one of 40 emerging American Indian leaders by The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED). The award recognized 40 emerging American Indian leaders from across Indian Country who demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication and made significant contributions in business and/or in their community.
The following video, made in 2012, introduces her to you.
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Use this form to join the EWC, renew your membership, or make a donation. Make check out to EWC and mail to: Episcopal Women's Caucus, 1103 Magnolia St., South Pasadena, CA 91030
attn: Chris Mackey-Mason, Please indicate if this a:
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Amount: $________
For new and renewing members, please select the appropriate membership level below.
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