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THE MONTHLY CAUCUS
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The Episcopal Women's Caucus: Advocating for women since 1971,
theologically, spiritually and politically.
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 Message from the Convener
On June 28, at the in-gathering Eucharist for UTO, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts-Shori, opened her sermon with the words "Talitha cum. Girl Get up! You're not dead yet." She was referring to The Episcopal Church, but for many who had just come from the Episcopal Women's Caucus breakfast, held every convention since 1982, it was heard as affirmation that this group of 'troublemakers' (a term used by Sarah Eagle Heart, the keynote speaker at the breakfast), was not only alive and well but the focus of the Caucus is needed as much as ever.
On this Sunday morning, as the room began to fill, the energy of the conversations amongst strangers, new friends, and old acquaintances, was exhilarating. Keynote Speaker, Sarah Eagle Heart, missioner for indigenous ministries for the Episcopal Church, said that she and her twin sister were 'troublemakers' according to those who did not like the fact that they were protesting against a tradition that denigrated young women and belittled their spirituality. This call to stand up for what is just led her to her current position. (see her keynote address in another section of this newsletter).
What impressed the Board the most was the continual offering of thanks to the Caucus for its ministry of justice work. Also included in those offerings were statements about the continuing need for women clergy to receive parity in pay, more women in the House of Bishops, mentoring for younger women, and how to prepare congregations to be open to hiring women.
So we troublemakers will carry on: carry on in striving to bring parity in pay; carry on in urging more women to stand for election to the House of Bishops; carry on in helping lay women be recognized for their contributions to the larger
hurch; carry on in seeking ways to prepare congregations to hire women; carry on in providing women with the tools they need to negotiate a contract; and carry on by posting positions open.
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The EWC Board
Convener:Terri Pilarski
Members: L. Zoe Cole, Margo McMahon, and Babs Meairs
Monthly Caucus Editor: Gigi Conner
Past Convener:Elizabeth Kaeton
Staff: Business Manager:Chris Mackey
Publications Editor:Karen D. Bota
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The Latest RUACHQuick Lin
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Link to what you can find at the new Women's Caucus online store
Just the right gifts for troublemakers!
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CAST WIDE THE NET RESOURCES FOR WOMEN
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THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH WEBSITE
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IN THE EVENT YOU MISSED THESE SERMONS....
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POSITION OPEN
Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis
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Episcopal Women's Caucus Keynote 
by Sarah Eagle Heart - June 29, 2015
Cante Waste ya Nape Ciyu zape ye. My name is Sarah Eagle Heart, my lakota name is Wanbli Sina Win or Eagle Shawl Woman in Lakota. I grew up on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. I am the Missioner for Indigenous Ministry and I have been blessed to witness leadership in a variety of ways in the Episcopal Church. I have been blessed to be supported in my leadership by key leaders and especially by women. That support is truly a gift,
To read the entire address, click here Sarah Eagle Heart
Be sure to check out In the Spirit of the Circle resource below
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These workbooks and posters present new ways of understanding and responding to the wide, beautiful diversity of faith and formation that are the cornerstone of Anglican spirituality. This resource is particularly well-suited for group use with a broad or mixed age range and features activities and discussion questions for children, youth, and adults that are designed to inspire conversation, mutual understanding, reconciliation, forgiveness, love, and respect.
Building on the rich storytelling traditions of Native American and Indigenous peoples, this unique resource connects some of the most deeply treasured and difficult narratives of our First Nations peoples with stories of the Old and New Testaments. In the Spirit of the Circle bridges cultural divides and breaksdown stereotypes, inviting each of us to walk the "Red Road" - to experience Indigenous ways of traditional spirituality and culture - with Jesus and with each other.
In the Spirit of the Circle is a Christian formation resource produced in partnership with the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society's Office of Indigenous Ministries and the Office of Lifelong Formation.
Available from Forward Movement - just click on the title at the top of the page to go to their website. |
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St. Paul's Chapel, Trinity Wall Street, was the site of an extraordinary ministry of healing and service following the events of September 11, 2001. Today, it is a place of pilgrimage for millions of people each year who seek to find meaning and to move towards reconciliation in the years since 9/11.
To that end, Trinity Wall Street is soliciting submissions for two special contests-the 2015 Reconciliation Preaching Prize and "Songs & Stories of Reconciliation," a storytelling event. Both competitions are open to people of all faiths and highlight the theme of reconciliation. The winner of the Preaching Prize will be invited to New York City to preach the winning sermon in St. Paul's Chapel on Friday, September 11.
The six winners of the Songs & Stories contest will be invited to a free storytelling workshop, and then to tell their story in front of a live audience on Thursday, September 10. Entries are accepted through August 1, 2015.
See for Reconciliation for details.
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WOMANIST THEOLOGY
In light of General Convention resolutions about racism and the Caucus dedication to justice, this video gives us yet another view point about differences pertaining to how we view issues around
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Journey to Liberation: The Legacy of Womanist Theolo
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women,feminism, the church, and Womanist theology. In this film, filmmaker Anika Gibbons '13 takes a deeper look at the radical spirituality and scholarship within the lives of the founding mothers of Womanist theology and Womanist ethics. She focuses on their significance as African-American theology and history, and on the role played by Union in that founding.
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POSITION OPEN
St. John's Episcopal Church in Roanoke, VA, seeks an associate for a congregation with a membership of about 1,600. Three weekend services / ASA 500+. Deep commitment to outreach, formation, family ministry. This congregation values strong preaching. The successful candidate will participate fully in helping lead the liturgical, sacramental and pastoral life of the church ... help with management of a corporate-size parish ... and serve on a clergy team discerning the future trajectory of the parish.
We seek someone energetic and dynamic, good communicator, well-organized, ready to step up into the life of a big congregation with lots going on. Among the focuses now: helping newcomers find a clear path to enter deeply into the life of the community, and inviting parishioners into leadership roles in ministries and programs. Details at ST. JOHN'S
Updated OTM porfolios and letter of interest to JUDY STARK
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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: $________
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