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O Jesus Christ,
whose perfect love met death by violence
and was not extinguished;
so enter the hearts and minds of those affected by violence,
that frailty may give way to your strength,
loss to gain,
bitterness to your total and victorious love.
~ Susan Williams
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FEATURED PHOTO
Surprise! It's VBS Sunday St. Dunstan's held a VBS Sunday to inform the congregation about activities and events during their Vacation Bible School. Even the rector, the Rev. Kevin Warner (back row, center) was surprised!
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Upcoming Web Conferences from Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) As part of ECF's on-going efforts to assist congregations in developing leadership and financial resources, it offers a wide range of free webinars for clergy and lay parish leaders this fall. Topics include stewardship, vestry practices (in English and in Spanish), multi-site ministries, congregational leadership formation, team structures, endowments, planned giving, and ministry to address human trafficking. More Information
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Service Summit Sarah Shealy Stump reported that the October summit of the Diocesan Service Coalition was a great success, with people coming from all corners of the diocese to discuss ways we can work together to serve our communities. The group is planning some fabulous collaborative projects for 2013 and would love to have every church participate in at least one event. Stay tuned for more info. Interested in joining the Coalition? Contact Sarah Shealy Stump. We would love representation from every church.
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Diocesan Leadership for Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) ERD seeks a diocesan coordinator to serve as liaison to our diocese, and to help promote ERD here. A volunteer ministry, this person affects people throughout our church and around the world. For more information, please contact the Rev. Canon Suzann Holding, 619-481-5452.
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Update Your Redbook Listing! It is time to update your church entry for the 2012 edition of The Episcopal Church Annual, otherwise called, "The Red Book." The deadline is December 10, 2012. Questions? Contact Bobbi Hoff, 619-481-5454. Update Here
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| Report Sexual Misconduct Reminder: Please place the quarterly reminder about reporting misconduct in your newsletters, enewsletters and bulletins. Text is available here.
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DIOCESAN CONVENTION
"Mission: Possible" on Friday, February 8 to Saturday, February 9 at St. Margaret's, 47535 Highway 74, Palm Desert
Call for Workshop Proposals Have you considered leading a workshop at diocesan convention? If so, please send your proposal to the Rev. Terry Dirbas with the following information: name, phone, proposed workshop title, anticipated presenter, preferred room setup (include AV needs), publications you recommend for those attending, and preferred time slot. Please plan to provide your own screen, projector, laptop and extension cords. We are especially interested in areas of outreach, advocacy, worship, formation and evangelism. All proposals will be reviewed by the workshop committee and responded to within one week of submission.
Lay Delegate Certificates All lay delegate certificates for diocesan convention were due on October 1. Please submit them right away to Bobbi Hoff. Contact her with questions, 619-481-5454.
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CLASSES
Safeguarding God's People This one-day course teaches people how exploitation occurs and what to do if it does occur. Sessions include lunch and materials. $30 per person. 8:30 a.m. Refreshment. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Training. Saturday, October 27 at St. Thomas, 44561 Avenida de Missiones, Temecula. Register
Course on Compassion A book study group focusing on Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong. $84 for the course and book. For more information, by contacting Nancy Holland, 619-823-8998. Thursdays, Sep. 27-Nov. 8, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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DIOCESAN EVENTS
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Offer SOLACE to Inmates Souls Offering Love And Compassionate Ears (SOLACE) invites you to join the next visit to the Otay Mesa detention facility. Provide a much-needed listening ear to the incarcerated. Visits take place on Saturdays and Sundays, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Contact Hilliard Harper, 858-566-8740.
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Pie and Coffee Fundraiser This fundraiser will benefit the tutoring programs of the Episcopal Refugee Network. $10. The tutoring program in City Heights helps kids from refugee camps adjust to their new homes and schools in San Diego. Invest in a child's future! Saturday, October 20, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Cafe Calabria, 3933 30th St., San Diego. Contact Heather Smith.
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Music of Our Neighbors A concert to benefit Dorcas House. Join soprano Constance Lawthers and pianist Janie Prim, and friends in a musical journey. You'll hear songs from Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Brazil. Tickets are $25 and include reception with appetizers and Sangria. Contact: info@dorcashousefriends.org or 619-940-5399. Saturday, October 20, 5 p.m. at the Episcopal Church Center, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., San Diego.
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Military Ministry Forum Thousands of military personnel will return home to our diocese in the coming months, and will be faced with issues brought about by the stress of deployment. Faith communities are essential resources to help restore family relationships and deepen the spiritual well-being of our returning heroes. Join others in gaining resources and inspiration to support military and their families. Saturday, October 27, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Rock Church, 2277 Rosecrans St., San Diego. More Information
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CONGREGATION EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Furniture Needed for Escondido Shelter The transitional shelter at Trinity, Escondido needs: sofa/loveseat (2); dining room table and 8 chairs; TV stand and DVR. This is a perfect opportunity to live out God's mission for our diocese to advocate and reach out to those in need in our community while making use of items you no longer need or want. If you can donate any of the items mentioned above, please contact the Rev. Meg Decker, 760-743-1629 to coordinate pickup. Thank you!
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Involved With St. Mark's in the Last 10o Years? Have you been involved with St. Mark's, City Heights? If so, please contact Heather Nunnery Smith about participating in a memory book for their centennial event, which will occur July 20, 2013.
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Organ Concert & Reception in Coronado Bruce Barber II, accomplished organist and vocal soloist, Chrissy Taylor, will perform Toccata and Fuge in D Minor and other pieces. Reception in Hinde Hall. $10 per adult or $5 per youth. Proceeds benefit the music ministry of Christ Church, Coronado. Friday, October 19 at 6 p.m. at Christ Church, 1114 Ninth Ave., Coronaado. Contact Christie Tugend for more information.
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Ramona's 18th Annual Fall Bazaar This annual bazaar features clothes, furniture, collectibles, quiches, soups, an opportunity drawing, baked goods, free coffee and more! Saturday, October 20 at 7 a.m. at St. Mary's, 1010 12th St., Ramona. Proceeds fund church outreach projects. For more information, call the church office: 760-789-0890.
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PMS Soprano Recital The recital is Patricia Minton Sivcovich, soprano, with Steve Sivcovich and Nathan Ensign, accompanists and special music guests. Come enjoy songs by Bernstein, Gershwin, Puccini and others. Donations accepted. Proceeds benefit the music programs of St. Paul. Reception to follow. For more information, call 760-778-6016. Sunday, October 21 at 4 p.m. at St. Paul in-the-Desert, 125 W. El Alameda, Palm Springs.
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Chula Vista October Fair Pancake breakfast, craft bazaar, bake sale and collectibles for sale. Join us! Contact Gretchen Jordan, 619-203-2217, for more information. Saturday, October 27, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at St. John's, 760 First St., Chula Vista.
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Fall Festival Benefits the Episcopal Refugee Network St. Andrew's, Encinitas invites you to attend the 7th annual fall festival with chili cook-off, Green Flash beer, bake sale, silent auction, opportunity drawing, face painting, crafts for kids, apple cider, salad, cornbread and more. $15 per adult; $8 per child. Saturday, October 27, 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. For more information, contact Carolyn Zollars, 760-822-5164. Register and purchase tickets online.
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Fall Festival in Palm Desert St. Margaret's annual fall festival features a craft faire, pumpkins, pictures, face painting, chili cook-off and bake-off competitions, kid's corral with games, jumpies, crafts, entertainment, country dancing, barbeque, kettle corn, costume contest and more! All are welcome. Bring your friends. Saturday, October 27, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, contact Chet Hecht.
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Trunk or Treat in Poway Start Halloween off right with a safe, fun and tasty afternoon of trick or treating from the decorated trunks of cars! A costume contest, games, prizes, a chili cook-off and more will help make this a great event. All welcome. Sunday, October 28, 4 p.m. car decorating; 4:30 p.m. treating; 5:30 p.m. chili cook-off. Free! For more information, contact Pippa Mills.
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Benefit Concert for St. Bartholomew's Music Academy The academy has been providing music to Rancho Bernardo, Poway and the surrounding communities for 13 years, as well as providing instruction to all who want to learn. This lively, entertaining event will showcase gifted musicians while assuring the continuation of this community resource well into the future. Sunday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. St. Bartholomews', 16275 Pomerado Rd., Poway. $15 donation. For more information, contact Louise Lawson.
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Ignored Scriptures The Rev. Canon Jack Lindquist is leading a time to reflect on liturgical readings as significant and central experiences of liturgy. This event seeks to affirm how the ministry of proclaiming the word can move ignored biblical readings to a heightened and new understanding for the Church. Come and unfold your gifts for proclaiming the word. $15/person, includes breakfast. For more information, visit http://www.sandiego.edu/ccs/events/ Saturday, Nov. 17, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Solomon Lecture Hall at University of San Diego.
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Mediation Skills Training Institute Conflict is a part of life. We might as well learn how to handle it! Join this week-long institute to improve your handling of interpersonal, congregational and other types of conflict. Sponsored by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center. More Information. Nov. 12-17 at Placentia Presbyterian Church, 949 North Bradford, Placentia. |
Entries Sought for Exhibit, "Mary, Mother of Our Tribe" The Episcopal Church and Visual Arts (ECVA) seeks images for a new online exhibit honoring Mary as "Mother of our Tribe." The deadline for entries is November 1. The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston, a member of the Choctaw Tribe and curator of the exhibit, says, "Few mothers, matriarchs of our myths, have been so confusing to us: so powerful and so trivial; so central and so peripheral; so mysterious and so obvious; so comforting and so disturbing.... But when all is said and done, Mary, who, exactly, are you? " Artists who are members of The Artists Registry at ECVA may submit up to three images to be considered . For more information, visit the ECVA website.
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"Bishop's Office Weekly" is an e-newsletter for all who are interested in the life of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. We welcome your feedback and submissions. Please submit all pertinent information about your event/announcement, including date, time, location, cost and contact. Send to Hannah Wilder by Mondays at noon. Thank you for reading!
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