Spokane Integrity/Dignity Meeting  (Sept.11)
Spokane Integrity/Dignity will meet at noon Saturday, Sept. 11 in All Saints Chapel at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.    A potluck luncheon will follow a brief prayer service.

Listening for God: A Camp Cross Spirituality Retreat  (Sept. 17-19)
Camp Cross will host a spirituality ‘Listening for God’ the weekend of September 17-19.  Led by the Rev. Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton, pastor, author, medical doctor, and director of Gonzaga University’s spiritual direction program, the weekend will explore fundamental themes and practices of spiritual discernment. Cost  is $9.  In addition, the Rev. Copeland-Payton will be available on Thursday, Sept.  16 and Friday, September 17 at 10 and  11am and 2, 3, and 4 p.m. for individual spiritual direction for a suggested donation of $35-50.  For more information on registration and logistics and/or to schedule a slot for spiritual direction, please contact the Rev. Paul J. Lebens-Englund at paull@spokanediocese.org or 509.263.7793.  

Anticipatory Grief  (Sept. 15)
Hospice of Spokane is offering a session on working with the dying and those who care for them from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at 121 S. Arthur St.  Lunch will be provided.  The workshop will cover a variety of topics.  For more information or to register, please call 509.456.0438 ext. 240

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010

The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is available on the diocesan website: www.spokanediocese.org. Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles

For prayer cycle information, contact: The Rev. Lynn Yule, dlyule612@charter.net , 509-582-8635(O)

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Diocesan Calendar as of September 7, 2010

Sep 9 Celtic Celebration  (St. David’s) www.stdavidspokane.org
Sep 11 Spokane Integrity/Dignity  (St. John’s Cathedral)
Sep 12 Second Sunday Organ Concert  (St. John’s Cathedral)
Sep 17-18  Commission on Ministry  (Paulsen House)
Sep 17-19  Spirituality Session at Camp Cross  www.campcross.org
Sept 18  Connecting Faith With Public Issues (St. James, Pullman)
Sep 24-25  Diocesan Council  (Spokane)
Oct 2  Bishop’s Golf Tournament
Oct 3  Celebration of New Ministry  (All Saints, Richland)
Oct 9, 10  Episcofollies  (St. Luke’s, Coeur d’Alene)
Oct 15-17  Diocesan Convention  (St. John’s Cathedral)
Oct  21-24  Cursillo  (St. John’s Cathedral)
Feb 21-24  Clergy Retreat  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)
May 16-18  Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)

To submit Digest items: E-mail copy to Kristi Philip at kristip@spokanediocese.org by the Monday before the Tuesday distribution date.

The Rev. Jane Schmoetzer and the people of All Saints, Richland, will celebrate their new ministry at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 at the church, 1322 Kimball Ave.  Schmoetzer, who served most recently in the Diocese of Montana, was chosen as rector during the summer.

Seeking God’s Grace for the Gulf  (Oct. 3)
The National Council of Churches and its 36 member communions believe that prayer, reflection and healing are part of the long-term recovery that is vital for the Gulf. To begin this process, they are hosting a day of worship, prayer and healing on Oct. 3 and invite others to join in by hosting a worship service, candle light vigil or other event that lifts up the needs of those in the Gulf. Materials can be found by clicking here.

Connecting Faith With Public Issues  (Sept. 18)
Washington Association of Churches executive director, Alice Woldt, will lead an ecumenical workshop  to connect faith with public issues from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 at St. James, Pullman.  For more information, contact Francy Pavlas Bose (509.332.5114), Sandra Ristow (509.332.1767) or Roy Johnson (509.334.3322). 

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010

The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is available on the diocesan website: www.spokanediocese.org. Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles

For prayer cycle information, contact: The Rev. Lynn Yule, dlyule612@charter.net , 509-582-8635(O)

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 Diocesan Calendar as of August 24, 2010

Aug 26  Celtic Communion Service  (St. David’s, Spokane) www.stdavidspokane.org
Aug 28 Yard Sale for Haiti Project (St. John’s Cathedral)
Sep 17-18  Commission on Ministry  (Paulsen House)
Sep 17-19  Spirituality Session at Camp Cross  www.campcross.org
Sept 18  Connecting Faith With Public Issues (St. James, Pullman)
Sep 24-25  Diocesan Council  (Spokane)
Oct 2  Bishop’s Golf Tournament
Oct 3  Celebration of New Ministry  (All Saints, Richland)
Oct 15-17  Diocesan Convention  (St. John’s Cathedral)
Feb 21-24  Clergy Retreat  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)
May 16-18  Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)

To submit Digest items: E-mail copy to Kristi Philip at kristip@spokanediocese.org by the Monday before the Tuesday distribution date.

The weekend will include a balance of large group, small group, and individual spiritual work wrapped within the framework of regular worship and reflection.  

Cost for participants is $95 for the weekend, which includes both room and board.  In addition, the Rev. Copeland-Payton will be available on Thursday, September 16th and Friday, September 17th at 10 & 11am and 2, 3, and 4pm for individual spiritual direction for a suggested donation of $35-50.

For more information on registration and logistics and/or to schedule a slot for spiritual direction, please contact the Rev. Paul J. Lebens-Englund at paull@spokanediocese.org or 509.263.7793 or visit the Camp Cross website.

2010 Diocesan Convention Update
Registration forms for the October, 2010 Diocesan Convention will be available soon via a mailing to delegates and clergy, and on the diocesan website.  The registration fee for each participant will be $50.00.  The meals for this year’s convention have been considerably reduced from a total of $95 for last year’s convention to $60 for this year’s convention (when registrants select “all meals.”)  The Saturday night banquet will be catered by Fiesta Mexicana in the Great Hall at St John’s, which includes a vegetarian option (available on the registration form).

There will also be a parallel Youth Convention at St John’s concurrent with the Diocesan Convention.  Youth participants will be asked to complete a separate registration form, which will be available soon on the diocesan website.

For current details regarding convention, please visit our homepage at www.spokanediocese.org and click on the Convention link “Recipes for Mission” in the upper left area of the home page.

Celtic Communion Celebration
All are invited to the next Celtic Celebration at St. David’s Episcopal Church,7315 North Wall, (across the street from Holy Cross Cemetery, where Monroe and Wall streets intersect) on Thursday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m. The theme for this service is “Cultivating Generosity” and will include a Christian service of communion, sung chants, Celtic prayers and music.

A potluck reception follows. For more information see www.stdavidspokane.org<c_Z>

Listening for God: A Camp Cross Spirituality Retreat
Camp Cross will host a spirituality retreat entitled ‘Listening for God’ the weekend of September 17-19.  Led by the Rev. Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton, pastor, author, medical doctor, and director of Gonzaga University’s spiritual direction program, the weekend will explore fundamental themes and practices of spiritual discernment.  The weekend will include a balance of large group, small group, and individual spiritual work wrapped within the framework of regular worship and reflection.  Cost for participants is $95 for the weekend, which includes both room and board.  In addition, the Rev. Copeland-Payton will be available on Thursday, September 16th and Friday, September 17th at 10 & 11am and 2, 3, and 4pm for individual spiritual direction for a suggested donation of $35-50.  For more information on registration and logistics and/or to schedule a slot for spiritual direction, please contact the Rev. Paul J. Lebens-Englund at paull@spokanediocese.org or 509.263.7793 or visit the Camp Cross website.

Fall is a great time to be on the lake!  Hope to see you there.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010

The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is available on the diocesan website: www.spokanediocese.org. Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles

For prayer cycle information, contact: The Rev. Lynn Yule, dlyule612@charter.net , 509-582-8635(O)

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Diocesan Calendar as of August 17, 2010

Aug. 20-22  Women’s Camp (Camp Cross) www.campcross.org
Aug 24  Remembrance Service for John Shepard  (St. Stephen’s, Spokane)
Aug 28 Yard Sale for Haiti Project (St. John’s Cathedral)
Sep 17-18  Commission on Ministry  (Paulsen House)
Sep 24-25  Diocesan Council  (Spokane)
Oct 2  Bishop’s Golf Tournament
Oct 15-17  Diocesan Convention  (St. John’s Cathedral)
Feb 21-24  Clergy Retreat  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)
May 16-18  Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)

To submit Digest items: E-mail copy to Kristi Philip at kristip@spokanediocese.org by the Monday before the Tuesday distribution date.

Last in Stewardship Series Saturday  (Aug 14)
Need money again this Fall? 

Have you ever been asked:  “If giving in your church remains the same, do other aspects of a person’s relationship with the congregation and with God also remain the same?” The last of three  dynamic workshops will be offered  Saturday in Walla Walla at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.  You can pay at the door, just be sure to call in a registration so that we prepare a lunch for you.  Check out the brochure posted on line at the diocese website: www.spokanediocese.org . Call Kay Rafferty at 509.951.3343, or e-mail k.raff@comcast.net, to add your name to the list.  You will not regret the time in which you learn a new view of this ever present fund raising issue, by seeking to look in a vibrant new direction.

Sunday is Nominations Deadline (Aug. 15)
Sunday is the deadline for nominations for diocesan elections at the Oct. 15-17 Diocesan Convention. Nominations are being accepted for Diocesan Council  (lay and clergy orders); Standing Committee  (lay and clergy orders); deputies to General Convention  (lay and clergy orders) and Directors of the Corporations.  Nominations Chairperson Marcia O’Leary encourages those interested in serving to submit information soon.  Visit www.spokanediocese.org for information or contact O’Leary at maroleary@comcast.net.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010

The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is available on the diocesan website: www.spokanediocese.org. Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles

For prayer cycle information, contact: The Rev. Lynn Yule, dlyule612@charter.net , 509-582-8635(O)

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 Diocesan Calendar as of August 11, 2010

Aug 8  Ultreya  (St. Stephen’s, Spokane)
Aug 12 Celtic Celebration  (St. David’s, Spokane) www.stdavidspokane.org
Aug 13-15  Anti-Racism Training  (Moses Lake)
Aug 14  Stewardship workshop  (Walla Walla) www.spokanediocese.org
Aug 15  Deadline for nominations for diocesan elections www.spokanediocese.org
Aug. 20-22  Women’s Camp (Camp Cross) www.campcross.org
Aug 24  Remembrance Service for John Shepard  (St. Stephen’s, Spokane)
Aug 28 Yard Sale for Haiti Project (St. John’s Cathedral)
Oct 2  Bishop’s Golf Tournament
Oct 15-17  Diocesan Convention  (St. John’s Cathedral)
Feb 21-24  Clergy Retreat  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)
May 16-18  Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)

To submit Digest items: E-mail copy to Kristi Philip at kristip@spokanediocese.org by the Monday before the Tuesday distribution date.

Stewardship Session Set for Walla Walla (Aug 14)
Changing Lives, Living God’s Mission, a new stewardship effort will present a one-day workshop in Walla Walla Saturday, Aug. 14.  The workshop is for clergy, vestry and bishop’s committee members and stewardship teams.  Visit the Diocese of Spokane website www.spokanediocese.org for registration and further information. The workshop is an exciting opportunity to re-think parish stewardship and take home tools for ministry-focused fund raising.

Dates Set for Clergy Retreat, Conference
Dates for the 2011 clergy retreat and clergy conference have been set.  The retreat will be Feb. 21-14 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center near Spokane.  Clergy conference is scheduled May 16-18, also at Immaculate Heart. Program details will be announced later.

Nominations Deadline Extended  (Aug. 15)
The deadline for nominations for diocesan elections at the Oct. 15-17 Diocesan Convention has been extended to Aug. 15, according to Marcia O’Leary, nominating committee chair. Nominations are being accepted for Diocesan Council  (lay and clergy orders); Standing Committee  (lay and clergy orders); deputies to General Convention  (lay and clergy orders) and Directors of the Corporations.  O’Leary encourages those interested in serving to submit information soon.  Visit www.spokanediocese.org for information or contact O’Leary at maroleary@comcast.net.

Fly Fishing and Quilting in E. Oregon  (Sept. 17-19)
“Metaphors for the Spiritual Journey: Flyfishing and Quilting” is the theme of a retreat at Ascension School in the Diocese of Eastern Oregon  Sept. 17-19.  Participants may choose the quilting of fishing track.  Leaders are deacon and quilter Gaye Lawson and Tom Cashman, a spiritual director and fisherman from Seattle.  For information please e-mail patty@coveascensionschool.com or call 541.568.4514.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010

The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is available on the diocesan website: www.spokanediocese.org. Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles

For prayer cycle information, contact: The Rev. Lynn Yule, dlyule612@charter.net , 509-582-8635(O)

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Diocesan Calendar as of August 3, 2010

Aug 8  Ultreya  (St. Stephen’s, Spokane)
Aug 12 Celtic Celebration  (St. David’s, Spokane) www.stdavidspokane.org
Aug 13-15  Anti-Racism Training  (Moses Lake)
Aug 14  Stewardship workshop  (Walla Walla) www.spokanediocese.org
Aug 15  Deadline for nominations for diocesan elections www.spokanediocese.org
Aug. 20-22  Women’s Camp (Camp Cross) www.campcross.org
Aug 28 Yard Sale for Haiti Project (St. John’s Cathedral)
Oct 2  Bishop’s Golf Tournament
Oct 15-17  Diocesan Convention  (St. John’s Cathedral)
Feb 21-24  Clergy Retreat  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)
May 16-18  Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)

To submit Digest items: E-mail copy to Kristi Philip at kristip@spokanediocese.org by the Monday before the Tuesday distribution date.

Anti-Racism Reminder  (Aug. 13-15)
Please remember the Anti-Racism training event to be held at St Martin’s in Moses Lake, August 13-15.Direct all questions to the Rev. Mary Beth Rivetti at merivetti@gmail.com Registration can also be made online by using the following link:  Anti-Racism online registration.

Reminder About Nomination Deadline for  Diocesan Elections  (July 31)
Nominations are due soon for diocesan elections at the Oct. 15-17 Diocesan Convention, according to Marcia O’Leary, nominating committee chair. Deadline is July 31. Nominations are being accepted for Diocesan Council  (lay and clergy orders); Standing Committee  (lay and clergy orders); deputies to General Convention  (lay and clergy orders) and Directors of the Corporations.  O’Leary encourages those interested in serving to submit information soon.  Visit www.spokanediocese.org for information or contact O’Leary at maroleary@comcast.net.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010

The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is available on the diocesan website: www.spokanediocese.org. Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles

For prayer cycle information, contact: The Rev. Lynn Yule, dlyule612@charter.net , 509-582-8635(O)

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Diocesan Calendar as of July 20, 2010

July 21 Congregational Development Workshop  (Holy Trinity, Sunnyside)
July 24  Stewardship workshop  (Spokane)  www.spokanediocese.org
July 31   Stewardship workshop  (Ellensburg) www.spokanediocese.org
July 31  Deadline for nominations for diocesan elections www.spokanediocese.org
Aug 8  Ultreya  (St. Stephen’s, Spokane)
Aug 13-15  Anti-Racism Training  (Moses Lake)  Anti-Racism online registration
Aug 14  Stewardship workshop  (Walla Walla)
Aug. 20-22  Women’s Camp (Camp Cross) www.campcross.org
Aug 28 Yard Sale for Haiti Project (St. John’s Cathedral)
Oct 2  Bishop’s Golf Tournament
Oct 15-17  Diocesan Convention  (St. John’s Cathedral)

To submit Digest items: E-mail copy to Kristi Philip at kristip@spokanediocese.org by the Monday before the Tuesday distribution date.

Sunnyside to Host  Congregational Development Workshop (July 21)
The Rev. Paul Lebens-Englund, Canon for Congregational Development, will offer a regional congregational development workshop from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 at Holy Trinity, Sunnyside.  The workshop, hosted by Holy Trinity’s vestry, will serve as an introduction to some of the core concepts of congregational development.  The workshop is aimed at vestry members and other key congregational leaders, but is open to anyone who would  like to know more about planned change in our congregations.  There is no charge, but participants are encouraged to bring something sweet to share.  Please RSVP to Carol Mercer, Holy Trinity’s senior warden, at jmercer5029@charter.net or 509.837.5029.

Carillon and Labyrinth  (July 18)
St. John’s Cathedral in Spokane will offer a carillon concert by Byrl Cinnamon and an opportunity to walk the labyrinth from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 18.

Eastern Oregon Diocese to Offer Session on Matthew (Aug. 5-8)
The Rev. Mary June Nestler, Canon for Ministry Formation in the Diocese of Utah, will lead a session on “Matthew’s Gospel: Insights for Studying, Praying and Preaching,” Aug. 5-8 at Ascension School Camp and Conference Center in Cove, OR. It is sponsored by the Diocese of Eastern Oregon.   For more information and registration, visit www.coveascensionschool.com.

Cathedral Accepting Items for Haiti Benefit  (Aug. 28)
St. John’s Cathedral is accepting items for a large rummage sale to help fund a mission project in Cazale, Haiti.  Items may be left at the Cathedral in an area near the Great Hall.  If you have questions, please call Trish Newton  509.838.0121 or Doug Beane  509.991.6588.  The sale is scheduled for Aug. 28.

Nominees Sought for Diocesan Elections  (July 31)
Only a few nominations have submitted for diocesan elections at the Oct. 15-17 Diocesan Convention, according to Marcia O’Leary, nominating committee chair. Deadline is July 31. Nominations are being accepted for Diocesan Council  (lay and clergy orders); Standing Committee  (lay and clergy orders); deputies to General Convention  (lay and clergy orders) and Directors of the Corporations.  O’Leary encourages those interested in serving to submit information soon.  Visit www.spokanediocese.org for information or contact O’Leary at maoleary@comcast.net.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010

The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is available on the diocesan website: www.spokanediocese.org. Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles

For prayer cycle information, contact: The Rev. Lynn Yule, dlyule612@charter.net , 509-582-8635(O)

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Diocesan Calendar as of July 13, 2010

July 18  Carillon concert and labyrinth walk  (St. John’s Cathedral)
July 19  Convention planning meeting  (St. John’s Cathedral)
July 19  Memorial service for the Rev. Jackie Dickson  (St. John’s Cathedral)
July 20-25   Provincial Youth Conference  (Salt Lake City) (Cancelled)
July 21 Congregational Development Workshop  (Holy Trinity, Sunnyside)
July 24  Stewardship workshop  (Spokane)  www.spokanediocese.org
July 31   Stewardship workshop  (Ellensburg) www.spokanediocese.org
July 31  Deadline for nominations for diocesan elections www.spokanediocese.org
Aug 8  Ultreya  (St. Stephen’s, Spokane)
Aug 13-15  Anti-Racism Training  (Moses Lake)
Aug 14  Stewardship workshop  (Walla Walla)
Aug. 20-22  Women’s Camp (Camp Cross) www.campcross.org
Aug 28 Yard Sale for Haiti Project (St. John’s Cathedral)
Oct 2 Bishop’s Golf Tournament
Oct 15-17  Diocesan Convention  (St. John’s Cathedral) 

To submit Digest items: E-mail copy to Kristi Philip at kristip@spokanediocese.org by the Monday before the Tuesday distribution date.