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The Episcopal Diocese of Spokane September 30, 2008 See Detailed Diocesan Calendar at End of This Digest Note: Next issue will be on October 14 (* = new or updated info) Feel free to share, forward, and distribute this Digest widely Last Chance to Sign Up for the Bishop’s Golf Tournament – A benefit for the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund (Oct. 4, Dayton, WA) Saturday, Oct. 4 - 1 p.m. Four person team scramble, no handicap. $100 per team includes lunch, dinner and refreshments; greens fees are $18.00 per person; carts available. For information regarding the tournament, accommodations or Sunday’s 9 a.m. church service with the Bishop presiding, contact Ted Paterson (382-4096) or Craig George (382-2394). ITEMS & DEADLINES OF NOTE *Celebration of New Ministry and Installation of T. Birch Rambo as rector of St. Paul’s, Walla Walla (October 5)Bishop Waggoner will install the Rev. T. Birch Rambo as the 23rd rector of St. Paul’s, Walla Walla, on Sunday, October 5 at 4 p.m. The Rt. Rev. Stacy Sauls, bishop of Lexington, will preach. All are invited. The festival color is red. *United Thank Offering grant application forms available – deadline December 1 The new UTO 2009 grant application form and instructions are available at www.epsicopalchurch.org/UTO. The process has been simplified and consists of five pages of instructions and a five-page application form instead of the previous eight-page form. One more change: each diocese may submit only ONE (1) grant application. Submission of UTO grants to New York must be made from the diocesan office. Therefore, completed applications need to be received in the Bishop’s office no later than December 1 in order to meet UTO’s deadline of January 31, 2009. For information, contact Elaine Foerster at elainef@spokanediocese.org; 509-624-3191. *Reminder – Deadlines for Diocesan Convention 3 October Convention Child care registration Exhibitor reservations Necrology and names of those baptized, confirmed, and received Photos of church exterior and of congregations at worship 10 October Registration Changes in delegate roster (delegates and alternates) Registration for Women in Ministry gathering (see below) *Reminder – UTO Ingathering is Sunday, October 19 at the Convention Eucharist. *Correction: In the item regarding Bryan Krislock’s election to a full term on Executive Council, the Rev. Brian Prior’s name was left out of the group of diocesan delegates to the Provincial Synod. Prior is Vice President of the House of Deputies. Women in Ministry – gathering and luncheon (Oct. 17, St. Stephen’s, Spokane) All women of the Diocese are invited to attend a “food, fellowship and formation” gathering on Friday, Oct. 17, just prior to Diocesan Convention. The event begins at 9:30 a.m., with a reflective program led by Evita Krislock, concluding with lunch. It will end in time to move on to the cathedral for registration and the 2 p.m. convention start time. There is no cost, but we do need to have numbers in order to provide enough food. Please register by October 10 by calling or emailing marybethj@spokanediocese.org, 800-359-2587. Rosa Gallica closing October 18; final reductions on all merchandise (Paulsen House, Spokane) After three years of successful operation, raising funds for the maintenance of Paulsen House and heightening our awareness of fair trade and environmental sustainability, Gloria Waggoner will be closing the Rosa Gallica boutique on October 18. Everything in the store, except for pottery, art, and clearance items, will be 40% off for the remainder of the season. Regular shop hours are Wednesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Contact Gloria at 509-954-4328. COMING UP Campus Ministry sponsors annual Roger Williams Symposium – “Voices of Conscience from Islam” (Oct 24-25, WSU, Pullman) Join the Common Ministry, interfaith groups, and Washington State University in exploring questions of justice, love, and reconciliation among religions with Dr. Omid Safi, professor of Islamic Studies and Comparative Religion at Colgate University, Hamilton, NY. For information and to register, call 509-332-2611 or visit www.commonministry.com. “Spiritual formation in an Interfaith World” (Oct. 25, St. John’s Cathedral, Spokane) This one day workshop is offered by Spiritus, our diocesan spirituality center known for continually bringing superb speakers to the Diocese. Led by the Rev. Robert Corin Morris (see www.interweave.org), the workshop will look at similarities and differences of the great world faiths and at how an authentically Christian spiritual practice can be enhanced by an understanding of other approaches to the mystery of God. Contact The Rev. Cn. Kristi Philip for information – kristip@spokanediocese.org; 509-624-3191. DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER (Click to check updates) The prayer cycle is also posted on the website, www.spokanediocese.org The Deadline for submissions for the 2008-09 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is October 15. Oct. 5, Pentecost 21: St. Michael’s, Yakima Give thanks for all who exercise their ministry in this parish and the community. Pray for us as we reach out in our neighborhood and “build a new church.” October 12, Pentecost 22: Our 44th Annual Diocesan Convention We pray for our own diocese, meeting this week in Spokane, that our awareness, love and respect for each other continue to grow; that our decisions reflect the best possible stewardship of our shared time, talent and treasure; and that together we may discern the ways in which we are being called to live a scandalous gospel. October 19, Pentecost 23: Our 44th Annual Diocesan Convention – “Living a Scandalous Gospel” We pray for our own diocese as our convention concludes, that our awareness, love and respect for each other continue to grow; that our decisions reflect the best possible stewardship of our shared time, talent and treasure; and that together we may discern the ways in which we are being called to live a scandalous gospel. October 26, Pentecost 24: St. Timothy’s/San Timoteo, Yakima Give thanks with us as we begin our next 50 years of ministry in the community of Yakima. Favor de orar por éxito continuando de nuestro ministerio hispano y servicio en la gran comunidad de Yakima. November 2, Pentecost 25: Retired Clergy and Bishops, and for Non-parochial and Specially Licensed Clergy Give thanks for their rich variety of gifts and their service to Almighty God in this diocese. Pray for them and their families in their continuing ministries. November 9, Pentecost 26: Widows and Widowers Give thanks for the ways their lives witness to God’s love and enrich the faith and mission of our Diocese. Pray for their continuing health and witness. November 16, Pentecost 27: Bishop Jim and Gloria Waggoner, Diocesan Staff, Leaders, and Volunteers Give thanks for their leadership, stewardship and service. Pray for their continuing energy and creativity as together we learn, grow, and serve in Jesus’ name. November 23, The Last Sunday after Pentecost – Christ the King: Millennium Development Goals Give thanks for our learning about and engagement with the Millennium Development Goals. Pray that we may stay alive to the reality of extreme poverty and be granted hope and courage to continue, knowing that millions of beloved others do so in the face of poverty’s daily toll. CALENDAR AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 (** = new items)
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Worship Daily @ 9:10 a.m. (All are welcome); Gardens Open Daily 245 East 13th Ave, Spokane, WA 99202-1114 800-359-2587, 509-624-3191, www.spokanediocese.org Camp Cross & Youth Ministry Office: 509-624-5780 campcross@spokanediocese.org; www.campcross.org Rosa Gallica LifeStyle boutique Wednesday - Friday, noon - 5 PM 509-954-4328 |
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