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		<title>Bishop&#8217;s All Star Weekend</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year&#8217;s All Star weekend is being hosted by All Saints, Richland from  April 9-11.   For more information visit the Youth Ministry page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=361010362937&#38;ref=mf.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This year&#8217;s All Star weekend is being hosted by All Saints, Richland from  April 9-11.   For more information visit the Youth Ministry page on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=361010362937&amp;ref=mf">http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=361010362937&amp;ref=mf</a>.</p>
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		<title>March 9, 2010 Digest</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Integrity to Meet in Pullman  (March 13)
The March meeting of Spokane Integrity/Dignity will be held at noon Saturday, March 13 at the home of Linda H. in Pullman.  A potluck luncheon will follow noon prayer.  Those  needing directions should call 509.334.4669.
Celebrating St. Patrick  (March 18)
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Integrity to Meet in Pullman  (March 13)<br />
</strong>The March meeting of Spokane Integrity/Dignity will be held at noon Saturday, March 13 at the home of Linda H. in Pullman.  A potluck luncheon will follow noon prayer.  Those  needing directions should call 509.334.4669.</p>
<p><strong>Celebrating St. Patrick  (March 18)<br />
</strong>A celebration of the life of St. Patrick is scheduled at 7 p.m. March 18 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 7315 N. Wall in Spokane.  It will take place within the context of their Celtic Communion service. A party follows the service. Sung chants, Celtic music, and a welcoming community are all components of the worship. Visitors and seekers are invited. For more information, please call 509.466.3100 or visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;">http://www.stdavidspokane.org/</span>.</p>
<p><strong>Caregiving Presentation in Tri-Cities (April 30) </strong></p>
<p>Lee Woodruff, wife of ABC newsman Bob Woodruff, will speak April 30 in Kennewick on strategies for caregivers. She draws on her experience when her husband was almost killed in Iraq, and had a long recovery from his brain injury.  Together, they wrote &#8220;In an Instant&#8221; and she&#8217;s written &#8220;Perfectly, Imperfect&#8221;.  Admission is $20.  Information and tickets are available through the Neurological Resource Center website <a href="http://www.neurologicalresource.org/">www.NeurologicalResource.org</a>  or by calling 509.943.8455.   </p>
<p><strong>Spiritus to Present ‘Understanding Spiritual Pain’  (June 12)</strong></p>
<p>Tending to our own spiritual pain and the spiritual pain of others will be the theme of a Spiritus workshop June 12 at St. John’s Cathedral.  Leader will be Richard Groves of the Sacred Art of Living spiritual center in Bend, OR.  He will discuss the relationship of meaning, forgiveness and hope to healing, wellness and health.  Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for students and includes lunch.   Registration deadline is June 7.  Please register by sending a check to Spiritus, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12<sup>th</sup> Ave., Spokane, WA  99202. </p>
<p><strong>Position Open: Full-time Music Director, Lakewood, Washington</strong></p>
<p>St. Mary’s Episcopal Church &amp; Christian School in Lakewood, Washington is seeking a full-time Music Director. This position requires serving as (1) the parish organist and choirmaster for the St. Mary’s Choir which performs traditional sacred music, (2) the pianist and leader of the Worship Team, an instrumental and vocal group performing contemporary Christian music, and (3) the Music Educator of St. Mary’s Christian School, a private parish-based school for children ages 2-10. In these roles, the Music Director is also responsible for coordinating music with liturgy and curriculum in conjunction with the Rector and School Principal. Pay and benefits for this position are negotiable, based on experience and education. Application form may be found on our website, www.holymotheroflakewood.org. Please return a completed application along with a résumé and any other supporting materials (sample recordings, compositions, program bulletins, etc.) either by US Mail Attn: St. Mary’s Music Director Search Committee, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood, Washington 98499 or electronically to marciaott@earthlink.net <strong>AND </strong>dbabbit@ci.tacoma.wa.us<strong>. Applications are to be postmarked no later than April 16, 2010.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer </strong>is  available on the diocesan website: <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/">www.spokanediocese.org</a>.  Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles">http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles</a></p>
<p><strong><em>For prayer cycle information, contact: </em></strong><em>The Rev. Lynn Yule, <a href="mailto:dlyule612@charter.net">dlyule612@charter.net</a> , 509-582-8635(O) </em></p>
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<address><strong>Diocesan Calendar as of March 9, 2010<br />
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</strong> Mar 9,11  Regional Clergy Days with the Bishop<br />
Mar 10   Fig Tree Breakfast  (Cataldo Hall, Gonzaga University)<br />
Mar 12-13  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
Mar 13   Faith Stories Retreat  (Holy Trinity, Grangeville)<br />
Mar 13     Standing Committee  (Paulsen House)<br />
Mar 13     Spokane Integrity/Dignity  (Pullman)<br />
Mar 18    St. Patrick Celebration  (St. David’s, Spokane) http://www.stdavidspokane.org/.<br />
Mar 20   Called To Care Conference  (Holy Trinity, Spokane)<br />
Mar 26-28   Province 8 College Student Gathering <a href="mailto:pmixter@gmail.com">pmixter@gmail.com</a><br />
Apr 9-11   Community of the Holy Spirit Retreat  (Immaculate Heart)<br />
Apr 9-11   Bishop’s All Star Weekend for Youth<br />
Apr 19-21 Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)<br />
Apr 23-24  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
April 30    Caregiving with Lee Woodruff, Kennewick  <a href="http://www.neurologicalresource.org/">www.NeurologicalResource.org</a><br />
May 13-16  Cursillo Weekend, St. Paul’s, Walla Walla <a href="http://www.inlandnwcursillo.org/">www.inlandnwcursillo.org</a><br />
Jun 18-19  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
Jun 18-20, 25-27  Preaching workshop  (St. John’s Cathedral)</address>
<address>June 21-26  Ride the Palouse Bike Tour</address>
<p><strong><em>To submit Digest items,</em></strong><em> e-mail </em><a href="mailto:kristip@spokanediocese.org"><em>kristip@spokanediocese.org</em></a><em> Deadline is Monday noon.<strong>To unsubscribe</strong>, reply to this message with &#8220;unsubscribe&#8221; in the subject line .<strong>To subscribe </strong>visit </em><a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/news/subscribe"><em>subscriptions</em></a><em> </em></p>
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		<title>March 2, 2010 Digest</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Faith Stories Retreat  (March 13)
Holy Trinity, Grangeville, ID, will host a Faith Stories Retreat from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 13.  Leader will be Tom Riley, president of Faith Alive, a national ministry within the Episcopal Church.  Participants are asked to bring a lunch.  The church is at 311 S. Hall in Grangeville.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Faith Stories Retreat  (March 13)<br />
</strong>Holy Trinity, Grangeville, ID, will host a Faith Stories Retreat from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 13.  Leader will be Tom Riley, president of Faith Alive, a national ministry within the Episcopal Church.  Participants are asked to bring a lunch.  The church is at 311 S. Hall in Grangeville.  For information call 208.983.6075.</p>
<p><strong>Regional Clergy Days Continue Next Week<br />
</strong>Bishop Waggoner will meet with clergy from the Spokane-Colville and Kootenai deaneries March 9 at St. John’s Cathedral in Spokane. The Snake River and Yakima deaneries will meet March 11 at Holy Trinity, Sunnyside.  Both meetings are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For additional information visit <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/">www.spokanediocese.org</a> or contact your dean.</p>
<p><strong>Spiritual Direction and Narrative  (March 20)<br />
</strong>Dr. Janet Ruffing of Yale Divinity School will lead a spiritual direction workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 20 at Jepson Hall on the Gonzaga University campus. The workshop is sponsored by Gonzaga’s Religious Studies Department and St. Joseph Family  Center.  The workshop is intended for spiritual mentors, directors, pastors and others who are interested  in growing in appreciation of the sacred stories of others.  The $30 registration fee includes lunch.  For information contact Sr. Celeste Crine at 509.483.6495.</p>
<p><strong>Flannery Lecture: “Empty Religion”  (March 18)</strong><br />
Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson will present the Flannery  Lecture at 7:30 p.m. March 18 at Cataldo Hall on the Gonzaga University campus.  Theme is “Empty Religion:  Islam and Christianity’s Common Peril.”  Johnson is Professor of New Testament at Candler School of Theology, Emory University in Atlanta.  A prolific author, his current research concerns the literary, moral and religious dimensions of the New Testament.  The lecture is free and open to the public.</p>
<p><strong>Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer </strong>is  available on the diocesan website: <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/">www.spokanediocese.org</a>.  Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles">http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles</a></p>
<p> <strong><em>For prayer cycle information, contact: </em></strong><em>The Rev. Lynn Yule, <a href="mailto:dlyule612@charter.net">dlyule612@charter.net</a> , 509-582-8635(O) </em></p>
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<address><strong> </strong><strong>Diocesan Calendar as of March 2, 2010<br />
</strong><strong>  </strong><strong> </strong><br />
<strong>Mar 1</strong>    Parochial Report Deadline  <a href="mailto:elainef@spokanediocese.org">elainef@spokanediocese.org</a><br />
<strong>Mar 2,4,9,11</strong>  Regional Clergy Days with the Bishop<br />
<strong>Mar 4</strong>     Celtic Celebration  <a href="http://www.stdavidspokane.org/">www.stdavidspokane.org</a><br />
<strong>Mar 10</strong>   Fig Tree Breakfast  (Cataldo Hall, Gonzaga University)<br />
<strong>Mar 12-13</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>Mar 13</strong>   Faith Stories Retreat  (Holy Trinity, Grangeville)<br />
<strong>Mar 13</strong>     Standing Committee  (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>Mar 20</strong>   Called To Care Conference  (Holy Trinity, Spokane)<br />
<strong>Mar 26-28</strong>   Province 8 College Student Gathering <a href="mailto:pmixter@gmail.com">pmixter@gmail.com</a><br />
<strong>Apr 9-11</strong>   Community of the Holy Spirit Retreat  (Immaculate Heart)<br />
<strong>Apr 9-11</strong>   Bishop’s All Star Weekend for Youth<br />
<strong>Apr 19-21</strong> Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)<br />
<strong>Apr 23-24</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>May 13-16</strong>  Cursillo Weekend, St. Paul’s, Walla Walla <a href="http://www.inlandnwcursillo.org/">www.inlandnwcursillo.org</a><br />
<strong>Jun 18-19</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>Jun 18-20, 25-27</strong>  Preaching workshop  (St. John’s Cathedral)</address>
<address><strong>June 21-26</strong>  Ride the Palouse Bike Tour</address>
<p><strong><em>To submit Digest items,</em></strong><em> e-mail </em><a href="mailto:kristip@spokanediocese.org"><em>kristip@spokanediocese.org</em></a><em> Deadline is Monday noon.<strong>To unsubscribe</strong>, reply to this message with &#8220;unsubscribe&#8221; in the subject line .<strong>To subscribe </strong>visit </em><a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/news/subscribe"><em>subscriptions</em></a><em> </em></p>
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		<title>Goodstuff March 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Goodstuff &#8211; March, 2010
Flannery Lecture: “Empty Religion”  (March 18)
Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson will present the Flannery  Lecture at 7:30 p.m. March 18 at Cataldo Hall on the Gonzaga University campus.  Theme is “Empty Religion:  Islam and Christianity’s Common Peril.”  Johnson is Professor of New Testament at Candler School of Theology, Emory University in Atlanta.  A prolific [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Goodstuff &#8211; March, 2010</h1>
<p><strong>Flannery Lecture: “Empty Religion”  (March 18)</strong><br />
Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson will present the Flannery  Lecture at 7:30 p.m. March 18 at Cataldo Hall on the Gonzaga University campus.  Theme is “Empty Religion:  Islam and Christianity’s Common Peril.”  Johnson is Professor of New Testament at Candler School of Theology, Emory University in Atlanta.  A prolific author, his current research concerns the literary, moral and religious dimensions of the New Testament.  The lecture is free and open to the public.</p>
<p><strong>Called to Care Conference (March 20)<br />
</strong>The Faith and Environment Network’s ‘Called to Care’ conference is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 20 at Holy Trinity Episcopal  Church, 1832 W. Dean Ave. in Spokane.  Registration is $15 and includes lunch. Topic: Spokane Alliance Sustainable Communities and Earth Ministry.  For information call 509.294.3944.</p>
<p><strong>Spiritual Direction and Narrative  (March 20)<br />
</strong>Dr. Janet Ruffing of Yale Divinity School will lead a spiritual direction workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 20 at Jepson Hall on the Gonzaga University campus. The workshop is sponsored by Gonzaga’s Religious Studies Department and St. Joseph Family Center.  The workshop is intended for spiritual mentors, directors, pastors and others who are interested in growing in appreciation of the sacred stories of others.  The $30 registration fee includes lunch.  For information contact Sr. Celeste Crine at 509.483.6495.</p>
<p><strong>Cancer and End-of-Life Care  (March 24)<br />
</strong>Hospice of Spokane will offer a national teleconference on options related to cancer diagnoses as well as loss and grief reactions for patients, families and professional caregivers from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln, St., Spokane.  A local panel will follow the teleconference.  For information call Hospice at 509.456.0438 or visit <a href="http://www.hospiceofspokane.org/teleconference">www.hospiceofspokane.org/teleconference</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Lenten Quiet Day (March 27)<br />
</strong>A Lenten quiet day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Saturday, March 27, at St. Stephen&#8217;s Episcopal Church in Spokane.  The Rev. Nolan Redman will present meditations for quiet reflection and preside at the Eucharist.  The quiet allows time for prayer, meditation, journaling, reading, and/or walking.  Bring your books, journals, and a bag lunch for a refreshing time.  St. Stephen&#8217;s is located at South Perry Street and 57th Avenue.  For information call Carolyn Terry, 509. 448.3037.</p>
<p><strong>Silent Retreat (April 9-11)<br />
</strong>A silent retreat is scheduled April 9-11 at the Immaculate Heart Retreat Center in<br />
Spokane. Sr. Leslie from the Episcopal Community of the Holy Spirit in New York will be the leader. The retreat starts Friday evening and ends after lunch on Sunday. Cost is $170, with an optional Friday night dinner for $10. For more information, contact Carolyn Terry at 509.448.3037.</p>
<p><strong>Preaching Workshop – Save the Date (June 18-20, 25-27)<br />
</strong>The Commission on Ministry is planning a two-weekend preaching workshop  June 18-20 and 25-27 at St. John’s Cathedral in Spokane.  The session is open to anyone interested in honing their preaching skills but particularly for those seeking to be licensed to preach and those in the ordination process.  Stay tuned for more details.</p>
<p><strong>Coming Events…</strong></p>
<address>         March 18                 Flannery Lecture  (Gonzaga University)   </address>
<address>         March 20                Called to Care Conference  (Holy Trinity, Spokane)<br />
         March 20                Spiritual Direction and Narrative  (Gonzaga University)</address>
<address>         March 24                Cancer and End of Life Care (Hospice of Spokane)<br />
         March 27                Quiet Day  (St. Stephen’s, Spokane)<br />
         April 9-11                CHS Silent Retreat  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)</address>
<address>         April 19-21            Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)<br />
     June 18-20, 25-27  Preaching workshop  (St. John’s Cathedral)</address>
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		<title>February 23, 2010 Digest</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clergy Days Scheduled (March 2, 4, 9, 11)
Bishop Waggoner will meet with clergy in four regional gatherings in March.  He will meet with the Clearwater Deanery March 2 at church of the Nativity in Lewiston.  Wenatchee Deanery clergy will gather March 4 at St. Martin’s, Moses Lake.  Clergy from the Spokane-Colville and Kootenai deaneries will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Clergy Days Scheduled (March 2, 4, 9, 11)<br />
</strong>Bishop Waggoner will meet with clergy in four regional gatherings in March.  He will meet with the Clearwater Deanery March 2 at church of the Nativity in Lewiston.  Wenatchee Deanery clergy will gather March 4 at St. Martin’s, Moses Lake.  Clergy from the Spokane-Colville and Kootenai deaneries will meet March 9 at St. John’s Cathedral in Spokane. The Snake River and Yakima deaneries will meet March 11 at Holy Trinity, Sunnyside.  All meetings are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For additional information visit <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/">www.spokanediocese.org</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Parochial Report Deadline March 1<br />
</strong>March 1 approaches rapidly. Please mail or deliver your parochial report and supporting documents by March 1 or advise Elaine Foerster of expected completion date. She can be reached at 509.624.3191 or 800.359.2587 or <a href="mailto:elainef@spokanediocese.org">elainef@spokanediocese.org</a>. She says MANY THANKS.</p>
<p><strong>Lenten Quiet Day  (March 27)<br />
</strong>A Lenten quiet day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Saturday, March 27, at St. Stephen&#8217;s Episcopal Church in Spokane.  The Rev.  Nolan Redman will present meditations for quiet reflection and preside at the Eucharist.  The quiet allows time for prayer, meditation, journaling, reading, and/or  walking.  Bring your books, journals, and a bag lunch for a refreshing time.  St. Stephen&#8217;s is located at South Perry Street and  57th Avenue. For information  call Carolyn Terry, 509. 448.3037.</p>
<p><strong>Celtic Celebration  (March 4)<br />
</strong>St. David’s Episcopal Church, 7315 N. Wall in Spokane invites all to their next celebration of a Celtic Christian Communion service on Thursday, March 4 at 7 p.m. This service will be a celebration of our patron saint, David, and will include a reception after the service. Sung chants, Celtic music, and a welcoming community are all components of the worship. Visitors and seekers are invited. For more information, please contact 509.466.3100 or visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;">http://www.stdavidspokane.org/</span>.</p>
<p><strong>Preaching Workshop – Save the Date  (June 18-20, 25-27)<br />
</strong>The Commission on Ministry is planning a two-weekend preaching workshop  June 18-20 and 25-27 at St. John’s Cathedral in Spokane.  The session is open to anyone interested in honing their preaching skills but particularly for those seeking to be licensed to preach and those in the ordination process.  Stay tuned for more details.</p>
<p><strong>Silent Retreat  (April 9-11)<br />
</strong>A silent retreat is scheduled April 9-11 at the Immaculate Heart Retreat Center in<br />
Spokane. Sr. Leslie from the Episcopal Community of the Holy Spirit in New York will be the  leader. The retreat starts Friday evening and ends after lunch on Sunday. Cost is $170, with an optional Friday night dinner for $10. For more information, contact Carolyn Terry at 509.448.3037.</p>
<p><strong>Minnesota Consecration Videos, Photos<br />
</strong>A variety of slide shows and other coverage of Brian Prior’s ordination and consecration as Bishop Of Minnesota on Feb. 13 can be accessed easily.  Check their diocesan website <a href="http://www.episcopalmn.org/">www.episcopalmn.org</a>  for many videos and photos.   </p>
<p><strong>Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer </strong>is  available on the diocesan website: <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/">www.spokanediocese.org</a>.  Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles">http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles</a></p>
<p><strong><em>For prayer cycle information, contact: </em></strong><em>The Rev. Lynn Yule, <a href="mailto:dlyule612@charter.net">dlyule612@charter.net</a> , 509-582-8635(O) </em></p>
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<address><strong>Diocesan Calendar as of February 23, 2010<br />
</strong><strong>  </strong><br />
<strong>Feb 26-28</strong> Winter Weekend for Youth  <a href="http://www.campcross.org/camps/1245/">winter weekend</a>.<br />
<strong>Mar 1</strong>    Parochial Report Deadline  <a href="mailto:elainef@spokanediocese.org">elainef@spokanediocese.org</a><br />
<strong>Mar 2,4,9,11</strong>  Regional Clergy Days with the Bishop<br />
<strong>Mar 4</strong>     Celtic Celebration  <a href="http://www.stdavidspokane.org/">www.stdavidspokane.org</a><br />
<strong>Mar 10</strong>   Fig Tree Breakfast  (Cataldo Hall, Gonzaga University)<br />
<strong>Mar 12-13</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>Mar 13</strong>     Standing Committee  (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>Mar 20</strong>   Called To Care Conference  (Holy Trinity, Spokane)<br />
<strong>Mar 26-28</strong>   Province 8 College Student Gathering <a href="mailto:pmixter@gmail.com">pmixter@gmail.com</a><br />
<strong>Apr 9-11</strong>   Community of the Holy Spirit Retreat  (Immaculate Heart)<br />
<strong>Apr 9-11</strong>   Bishop’s All Star Weekend for Youth<br />
<strong>Apr 19-21</strong> Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)<br />
<strong>Apr 23-24</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>May 13-16</strong>  Cursillo Weekend, St. Paul’s, Walla Walla <a href="http://www.inlandnwcursillo.org/">www.inlandnwcursillo.org</a><br />
<strong>Jun 18-19</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>Jun 18-20, 25-27</strong>  Preaching workshop  (St. John’s Cathedral)</address>
<address><strong>June 21-26</strong>  Ride the Palouse Bike Tour</address>
<p><strong><em>To submit Digest items,</em></strong><em> e-mail </em><a href="mailto:kristip@spokanediocese.org"><em>kristip@spokanediocese.org</em></a><em> Deadline is Monday noon.<strong>To unsubscribe</strong>, reply to this message with &#8220;unsubscribe&#8221; in the subject line .<strong>To subscribe </strong>visit </em><a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/news/subscribe"><em>subscriptions</em></a><em> </em></p>
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		<title>February 16, 2010 Digest</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reminder: ER-D Sunday is Feb. 21
Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday is this coming Sunday – the First Sunday of Lent. For special bulletin inserts, ideas and resources about presenting ER-D in your church, please visit www.er-d.org/Lent/ .
A Request from the Inland Episcopalian Editor
Editor Kris Christensen makes the following request to the Diocese: The Inland Episcopalian [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Reminder: ER-D Sunday is Feb. 21<br />
</strong>Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday is this coming Sunday – the First Sunday of Lent. For special bulletin inserts, ideas and resources about presenting ER-D in your church, please visit <a href="http://www.er-d.org/Lent/">www.er-d.org/Lent/</a> .</p>
<p><strong>A Request from the Inland Episcopalian Editor<br />
</strong>Editor Kris Christensen makes the following request to the Diocese: The Inland Episcopalian needs photos of your church in springtime. Please email to <a href="mailto:kris@trinityspokane.org">kris@trinityspokane.org</a> by March 1. Thanks!</p>
<p><strong>Social Justice and Outreach Commission  (Feb. 20)<br />
</strong>The Diocesan Social Justice and Outreach Commission will meet from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at St. Luke’s, Wenatchee.  The Anti-Racism Task Force will meet at 9:30 a.m. and the Diocesan Council Social Justice Committee will meet after the Commission meeting. All interested persons are invited to attend any or all of the meetings.  Please contact Bob Runkle if you would like lunch: 208.691.2499 or <a href="mailto:rrunkle@gmail.com">rrunkle@gmail.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Reminder for Priests<br />
</strong>If you have not yet submitted a continuing education report for 2009, please do so as soon as possible.  Forms for this brief report can be found at <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/com/continuing-education-for-priests-report-form-2009">Report Form</a> or can be obtained from Kristi Philip at <a href="mailto:kristip@spokanediocese.org">kristip@spokanediocese.org</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer </strong>is  available on the diocesan website: <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/">www.spokanediocese.org</a>.  Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles">http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles</a></p>
<p><strong><em>For prayer cycle information, contact: </em></strong><em>The Rev. Lynn Yule, <a href="mailto:dlyule612@charter.net">dlyule612@charter.net</a> , 509-582-8635(O) </em></p>
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<address><strong> </strong><strong>Diocesan Calendar as of February 16, 2010<br />
</strong><strong>  </strong><br />
<strong>Feb 17</strong>   Ash Wednesday<br />
<strong>Feb 20</strong>  Ultreya  (St. David’s)<br />
<strong>Feb 20</strong>  Social Justice and Outreach Commission  (St. Luke’s, Wenatchee)<br />
<strong>Feb 21</strong>   ERD Sunday <a title="http://www.er-d.org/ERDSunday" href="http://www.er-d.org/ERDSunday">Episcopal Relief &amp; Development Sunday</a>   (Also 1<sup>st</sup>. Sunday of Lent)<br />
<strong>Feb 26-28</strong> Winter Weekend for Youth  <a href="http://www.campcross.org/camps/1245/">winter weekend</a>.<br />
<strong>Mar 1</strong>    Parochial Report Deadline  <a href="mailto:elainef@spokanediocese.org">elainef@spokanediocese.org</a><br />
<strong>Mar 10</strong>   Fig Tree Breakfast  (Cataldo Hall, Gonzaga University)<br />
<strong>Mar 12-13</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>Mar 13</strong>     Standing Committee  (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>Mar 20</strong>   Called To Care Conference  (Holy Trinity, Spokane)<br />
<strong>Mar 26-28</strong>   Province 8 College Student Gathering <a href="mailto:pmixter@gmail.com">pmixter@gmail.com</a><br />
<strong>Apr 9-11</strong>   Community of the Holy Spirit Retreat  (Immaculate Heart)<br />
<strong>Apr 9-11</strong>   Bishop’s All Star Weekend for Youth<br />
<strong>Apr 19-21</strong> Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)<br />
<strong>Apr 23-24</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>May 13-16</strong>  Cursillo Weekend, St. Paul’s, Walla Walla <a href="http://www.inlandnwcursillo.org/">www.inlandnwcursillo.org</a><br />
<strong>Jun 18-19</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)</address>
<address><strong>Jun 21-26</strong>  Ride the Palouse Bike Tour</address>
<address><strong><em>To submit Digest items,</em></strong><em> e-mail </em><a href="mailto:kristip@spokanediocese.org"><em>kristip@spokanediocese.org</em></a><em> Deadline is Monday noon.<strong>To unsubscribe</strong>, reply to this message with &#8220;unsubscribe&#8221; in the subject line .  </em></address>
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		<title>Bishop Waggoner Announces Lenten Clergy Days</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lenten Clergy Days have been scheduled by Deanery, beginning March 2nd......  ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bishop Waggoner has scheduled Lenten Clergy Days for clergy of the diocese, beginning in early March.  In consultation and planning with the Deans, the following schedule has been set:</p>
<p>March 2, 2010:  Clearwater Deanery, 10am-3pm, Church of the Nativity, Lewiston.  For further information, contact The Rev. Mary Beth Rivetti, <a href="mailto:stj-rivetti@verizon.net">stj-rivetti@verizon.net</a>.</p>
<p>March 4, 2010:  Wenatchee Deanery, 10am-3pm, St Martin&#8217;s, Moses Lake.  For further information, contact The Rev. Gayle Gaither, <a href="mailto:glmf58@nwi.net">glmf58@nwi.net</a>.</p>
<p>March 9, 2010:  Spokane/Colville &amp; Kootenai Deaneries.  10am-3pm, The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Spokane.  For further information contact The Rev. Jeffrey Neuberger at <a href="mailto:jeffreyn@spokanediocese.org">jeffreyn@spokanediocese.org</a>.</p>
<p>March 11, 2010:  Snake River/Yakima Deaneries.  10am &#8211; 3pm, Holy Trinity, Sunnyside.  For further information, contact The Rev. Ernie Harrelson, <a href="mailto:ernie.harrelson@ecunet.org">ernie.harrelson@ecunet.org</a>.</p>
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		<title>February 9, 2010 Digest</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:59:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Holiday  Closure  (Feb. 15)
Paulsen House will be closed Monday, Feb. 15 for the observance of President’s Day.  Regular office hours  (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) resume on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
ERD Sunday  (Feb. 21)
As we begin this Lenten season, the first Sunday is designated to remind congregations of the work and needs of Episcopal Relief and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Holiday  Closure  (Feb. 15)<br />
</strong>Paulsen House will be closed Monday, Feb. 15 for the observance of President’s Day.  Regular office hours  (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) resume on Tuesday, Feb. 16.</p>
<p><strong>ERD Sunday  (Feb. 21)</strong></p>
<p>As we begin this Lenten season, the first Sunday is designated to remind congregations of the work and needs of Episcopal Relief and Development.  Everyone knows of the “rapid response” effort in Haiti by our church’s relief agency, and offerings for that purpose have been generous.  ERD’s continuing work is in sustainable international development: global poverty abides through each crisis situation.  In Haiti, underlying dismal conditions of poverty magnified the challenges of the relief effort.</p>
<p>We encourage and implore congregations to observe ERD Sunday, from prayers to homilies, offerings to coffee hours -  <a title="http://www.er-d.org/Lent" href="http://www.er-d.org/Lent">resources</a> and ideas are available at <a title="http://www.er-d.org/ERDSunday" href="http://www.er-d.org/ERDSunday">Episcopal Relief &amp; Development Sunday</a>.  We are also available to support your preparations.</p>
<p>Deacon Linda Hale (<a href="mailto:halehouse215@embarqmail.com">halehouse215@embarqmail.com</a>) and Nancy Collins-Warner (<a href="mailto:nancycw@pullman.com">nancycw@pullman.com</a> ), Diocesan Co-Coordinators for ERD</p>
<p><strong>Lenten Meditations Via E-Mail<br />
</strong>Episcopal Relief and Development will send daily meditations to your e-mail address.  The author is Sister Claire Joy of the Community of the Holy Spirit. <a href="http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?m=1102357748639&amp;p=oi" target="_blank">Sign up </a>today. </p>
<p><strong>Minnesota Bishop Ordination and Consecration  (Feb. 13)</strong></p>
<p>If you would like to view the ordination of the Rev. Brian Prior as Bishop of Minnesota in ‘real time,’ a link is available through their diocesan website. You will find a <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103003650477&amp;s=3895&amp;e=001zjjkjHQWln-euBU1S9awLwk_UxNEMonY50Ekt7vvOmfLrh2sbEZny2vDcgwOGS12FCIbY0CIrQDRM2S4lAcRULby-SefhKcHDTKuuPaUaVCaYB7WNhwZ7A==" target="_blank">link to the high-quality webcast on the homepage, www.episcopalmn.org</a>. <em>(Note: The webcast will be best viewed on a  high-speed connection.)  </em>The liturgy is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. PST.</p>
<p><strong>Heart Films at St. Joseph’s</strong>  <strong>(Feb. 10)<br />
</strong>The Center for Organizational Reform and St. Joseph  Family Center in Spokane will continue a monthly series of free films followed by an opportunity for reflection and discussion on what it means to be human at the dawn of the 21<sup>st</sup> Century.  Showings begin at 6:30 p.m.  on Wednesdays.  Upcoming films include “Autism: The Musical” on Feb. 10; “Waking Ned Divine” on March 10; “Forgiving Dr. Mengele” on April 21 and “Seducing Dr. Lewis” on May 19.  The gatherings are in Clare House at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St., near Gonzaga University. All are welcome.</p>
<p><strong>Deepening Our Roots Breakfast  (March 10)<br />
</strong>The Fig Tree, a religious newspaper that covers Eastern Washington, will hold its benefit breakfast, “Deepening Our Roots” March 10 at Cataldo  Hall on the Gonzaga University campus. The breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. and the program begins at 7:30. For reservations or information call 509. 535.1813 or 309.599.1177.</p>
<p><strong> Reflection from Bishop Waggoner<br />
</strong>Saturday brought the opportunity to meet with the Camp Cross Commission early in the day.  It was an encouraging session in that the full Commission, representing the diocese, was  present and clearly ready to work.  The focus was on intentional integration of the camp as a core component of diocesan mission strategy.  I am thankful that our conversation is now concentrated on how this treasure we have been given in property, possibilities, and powerful history demands our best stewardship well beyond maintenance and into discernment toward growth and development while we continue the vital summer camp ministries.  God has equipped us well with resources, including the Executive Director, Program Director, and Commission.</p>
<p>Sunday was an inspiring day of celebration at Holy Trinity, Spokane.  I had the privilege of commissioning Kris Christensen as the new Urban Missioner&#8211; a commissioning that included the Bishop’s Committee and Congregation with the shared commitment by all to Baptismal Ministry flowing with an “all are welcome” spirit grounded in serving the immediate neighborhood.  An unexpected highlight was being shown the new commercial Hobart mixer (185 pounds of machine) purchased with diocesan support that can prepare food for eight times as many people as the previous home models that have been burned up by use.  “Burned up by use” – seems right for the church, and isn’t that what the other elements of the morning and the Camp Commission were about – being led by, filled with the Spirit that both consumes us and gives us life.     </p>
<p><strong>Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer </strong>is  available on the diocesan website: <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/">www.spokanediocese.org</a>.  Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles">http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles</a></p>
<p><strong><em>For prayer cycle information, contact: </em></strong><em>The Rev. Lynn Yule, <a href="mailto:dlyule612@charter.net">dlyule612@charter.net</a> , 509-582-8635(O) </em></p>
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<address><strong>Diocesan Calendar as of February 9, 2010<br />
</strong><strong>  </strong><br />
<strong>Feb 12-13</strong>       Commission on Ministry  (Paulsen House)</address>
<address><strong>Feb. 13</strong>           Valentine Cabaret Dinner  (St. Stephen’s) <a href="http://www.ststephens-spokane.org/">www.ststephens-spokane.org</a><br />
<strong>Feb 17</strong>              Ash Wednesday<br />
<strong>Feb 20</strong>           Ultreya  (St. David’s)<br />
<strong>Feb 21</strong>            ERD Sunday <a title="http://www.er-d.org/ERDSunday" href="http://www.er-d.org/ERDSunday">Episcopal Relief &amp; Development Sunday</a>   (Also 1<sup>st</sup>. Sunday of Lent)<br />
<strong>Feb 26-28</strong>   Winter Weekend for Youth  <a href="http://www.campcross.org/camps/1245/">winter weekend</a>.<br />
<strong>Mar 1</strong>             Parochial Report Deadline  <a href="mailto:elainef@spokanediocese.org">elainef@spokanediocese.org</a><br />
<strong>Mar 10</strong>         Fig Tree Breakfast  (Cataldo Hall, Gonzaga University)<br />
<strong>Mar 12-13</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>Mar 13</strong>         Standing Committee  (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>Mar 20</strong>       Called To Care Conference  (Holy Trinity, Spokane)<br />
<strong>Mar 26-28</strong>   Province 8 College Student Gathering <a href="mailto:pmixter@gmail.com">pmixter@gmail.com</a><br />
<strong>Apr 9-11</strong>     Community of the Holy Spirit Retreat  (Immaculate Heart)<br />
<strong>Apr 9-11</strong>     Bishop’s All Star Weekend for Youth<br />
<strong>Apr 19-21</strong>  Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)<br />
<strong>Apr 23-24</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>May 13-16</strong>  Cursillo Weekend, St. Paul’s, Walla Walla <a href="http://www.inlandnwcursillo.org/">www.inlandnwcursillo.org</a><br />
<strong>Jun 18-19</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)</address>
<address><strong>June 21-26</strong>  Ride the Palouse Bike Tour</address>
<p><strong><em>To submit Digest items,</em></strong><em> e-mail </em><a href="mailto:kristip@spokanediocese.org"><em>kristip@spokanediocese.org</em></a><em> Deadline is Monday noon.<strong>To unsubscribe</strong>, reply to this message with &#8220;unsubscribe&#8221; in the subject line .<strong>To subscribe </strong>visit </em><a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/news/subscribe"><em>subscriptions</em></a><em> </em></p>
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		<title>February 2, 2010 Digest</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Valentine Dinner and Cabaret at St. Stephen’s  (Feb. 13)
A Valentine’s Day dinner and cabaret featuring New York-based singer Mark Cotter is scheduled Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Church at 57th and Perry in Spokane. The dinner, catered by Fery’s, will include appetizers, salad, entrée and dessert as well as wine.  Tickets are $35 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Valentine Dinner and Cabaret at St. Stephen’s  (Feb. 13)<br />
</strong>A Valentine’s Day dinner and cabaret featuring New York-based singer Mark Cotter is scheduled Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Church at 57<sup>th</sup> and Perry in Spokane. The dinner, catered by Fery’s, will include appetizers, salad, entrée and dessert as well as wine.  Tickets are $35 each.  For information or reservations call St. Stephen’s office  509.448.2255 or Glen Davis at 509.535.8653.  Proceeds from the dinner will benefit St. Stephen’s music program.</p>
<p><strong>WORKSHOPS AND RETREATS</strong></p>
<p><strong>Seminar for Caregivers  (Feb. 17)<br />
</strong>Heritage Funeral Home in Spokane is hosting a seminar for caregivers from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Theme is “Death, Grief and Mourning:  Essential Caregiving Principles and Practices.” Presenter is  Dr. Alan Wolfelt, an author, educator and grief counselor and director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition in For Collins, CO.  Registration fee, which includes lunch, is $65 before Feb. 5  and $75 at the door.  For information call Virgie Finch at 509.838.8900.</p>
<p><strong>‘Forget Me Not’  (Feb. 26)<br />
</strong>Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center will present a perinatal bereavement course from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 26.  Registration fee is $100.  For information call 800.442.8533 or 509.474.7206.</p>
<p><strong>Lenten Retreat Weekend</strong>  <strong>(Mar 5-7)<br />
</strong>St. Joseph Family Center in Spokane will offer a Lenten Retreat Weekend  March 5-7, led by Nancy Copeland-Payton.  Cost is $125. (Copeland-Payton, a Presbyterian minister and physician is the leader of our 2010 diocesan clergy retreat.)  To register call 509.483.6495.  For information visit <a href="http://www.stjosephfamilycenter.org/">www.stjosephfamilycenter.org</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Winter Into Spring Retreat  (Feb. 19-21)<br />
</strong>The Diocese of Eastern Oregon will offer a  Lenten retreat “Winter Into Spring,” Feb. 19-21. For more information visit <a href="http://www.episdioceo.org/">www.episdioceo.org</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer </strong>is  available on the diocesan website: <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/">www.spokanediocese.org</a>.  Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles">http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles</a></p>
<p><strong><em>For prayer cycle information, contact: </em></strong><em>The Rev. Lynn Yule, <a href="mailto:dlyule612@charter.net">dlyule612@charter.net</a> , 509-582-8635(O) </em></p>
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<address><strong>Diocesan Calendar as of February 2, 2010<br />
</strong><strong>Feb 5</strong>    Celtic Communion Service  (St. David’s) <a href="http://www.stdavidspokane.org/">www.stdavidspokane.org</a><br />
<strong>Feb 1-4</strong>  Clergy Retreat  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane) <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/featured-content/annual-clergy-retreat-february-1-4-2010">retreat brochure</a><br />
<strong>Feb 12-13</strong>  Commission on Ministry  (Paulsen House)</address>
<address><strong>Feb. 13</strong>    Valentine Cabaret Dinner  (St. Stephen’s) <a href="http://www.ststephens-spokane.org/">www.ststephens-spokane.org</a><br />
<strong>Feb 20</strong>     Ultreya  (St. David’s)<br />
<strong>Feb 26-28</strong> Winter Weekend for Youth  <a href="http://www.campcross.org/camps/1245/">winter weekend</a>.<br />
<strong>Mar 1</strong>    Parochial Report Deadline  <a href="mailto:elainef@spokanediocese.org">elainef@spokanediocese.org</a><br />
<strong>Mar 12-13</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>Mar 13</strong>     Standing Committee  (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>Mar 26-28</strong>   Province 8 College Student Gathering <a href="mailto:pmixter@gmail.com">pmixter@gmail.com</a><br />
<strong>Apr 9-11</strong>   Community of the Holy Spirit Retreat  (Immaculate Heart)<br />
<strong>Apr 9-11</strong>   Bishop’s All Star Weekend for Youth<br />
<strong>Apr 19-21</strong> Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)<br />
<strong>Apr 23-24</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>May 13-16</strong>  Cursillo Weekend, St. Paul’s, Walla Walla <a href="http://www.inlandnwcursillo.org/">www.inlandnwcursillo.org</a><br />
<strong>Jun 18-19</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)</address>
<address><strong>June 21-26</strong>  Ride the Palouse Bike Tour</address>
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		<title>January 26, 2010 Digest</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Shepard Stewardship Award Guidelines Posted
The first John Shepard Award will be made at the diocesan convention in 2010 to one congregation that has exemplified a creative, life-changing practice of stewardship. That congregation will receive a cash award of $1,000.  Several others will be recognized for outstanding work in a variety of areas.  To learn [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>John Shepard Stewardship Award Guidelines Posted</strong></p>
<p>The first John Shepard Award will be made at the diocesan convention in 2010 to one congregation that has exemplified a creative, life-changing practice of stewardship. That congregation will receive a cash award of $1,000.  Several others will be recognized for outstanding work in a variety of areas.  To learn more about the award <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/giving/stewardship/the-john-shepard-award-for-excellence-in-stewardship">click here</a>.  The Rev. John Shepard, who died in August, was rector of St. Stephen’s, Spokane, and active in stewardship efforts and education.</p>
<p><strong>A Message from Episcopal Relief and Development</strong></p>
<p>Despite major difficulties in the logistics of getting the available help to the Haitians who need it, that work is going forward.  ERD is working closely with the Episcopal d Diocese of the Dominican Republic to get shipments into Haiti on a daily basis. They are also collaborating with diocesan staff and with their partner Worldwide Village to secure channels and to transport medical supplies and food to affected rural areas.  This collaboration will also develop channels for the long-term response mechanism so that the recovery process can operate efficiently in the coming weeks and months.</p>
<p>The Episcopal Diocese of Haiti sends thanks for all the support from the Episcopalians in the United States.  The Bishop is discouraging mission trips at this time, saying that the best help right now is in the form of prayers and finances.</p>
<p>To assist please consider making a donation to Episcopal Relief and Development’s <strong>Haiti Fund</strong> at <a href="http://www.er.d.org/">www.er.d.org</a> or call 1.800.334.7626.  Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief &amp; Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA – 22116-7058.  Please write “Haiti” in the memo of all checks.</p>
<p><strong>Clergy Retreat Reminder  (Feb. 1-4)</strong></p>
<p>If you have not yet registered for the clergy retreat, please do so as soon as possible.  The retreat, Feb. 1-4, will be at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center in Spokane, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Monday Feb. 1 and concluding before lunch on Thursday.  Registration forms are on the diocesan website at <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/featured-content/annual-clergy-retreat-february-1-4-2010">Retreat</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Continuing Education Forms for Priests  (Feb. 1)</strong></p>
<p>Commission on Ministry continuing education reports for priests are due on Feb. 1.  If you need  a  form,  <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/giving/stewardship/the-john-shepard-award-for-excellence-in-stewardship">Click Here</a>.      Completed forms should be e-mailed to Kristi Philip at <a href="mailto:kristip@spokanediocese.org">kristip@spokanediocese.org</a> or mailed to her at 245 E. 13<sup>th</sup> Ave., Spokane, WA  99202.</p>
<p><strong>Celtic Communion Service at St. David’s  (Feb. 5)</strong></p>
<p>St. David’s Episcopal Church, 7315 N. Wall in Spokane invites all to their next celebration of a Celtic Christian Communion service on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. This service will be a celebration of St. Brigid, celebrated saint of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. Sung chants, Celtic music, and a welcoming community are all components of the worship. Visitors and seekers are invited. A potluck snack reception follows. For more information, please contact 509.466.3100 or visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.stdavidspokane.org/">http://www.stdavidspokane.org/</a></span>.</p>
<p><strong>Winter Weekend for Youth  (Feb. 26-28)</strong></p>
<p>This year’s Winter Weekend for youth is scheduled from Feb. 26-28 at Holy Trinity, Wallace, ID and Silver Mountain.  For information click  <a href="http://www.campcross.org/camps/1245/">winter weekend</a> or contact Colin Haffner at <a href="mailto:colinh@spokanediocese.org">colinh@spokanediocese.org</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Save the Date: Bishop’s All Star Weekend  (April 9-11)<br />
</strong>The Bishop’s All Star Weekend, a time of fellowship and service for youth, is scheduled April 9-11. Stay tuned for details.</p>
<p><strong>Camp Cross Brochure Correction<br />
</strong>The registration fee for the Men’s Weekend in the Camp Cross  2010 brochure is incorrect.  The registration fee is $120.</p>
<p><strong>Provincial College Gathering in San Francisco (March 26-28)</strong></p>
<p>The Province 8 regional college student gathering will be at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, CA, March 26-28  (Palm Sunday). Contact Phil Mixter (<a href="mailto:pmixter@gmail.com">pmixter@gmail.com</a>) for more information about the program and travel.</p>
<p><strong>Ultreya at St. David’s  (Feb. 20)</strong></p>
<p>All  are invited to an Ultreya gathering with a potluck dinner on Saturday, Feb.  20, at St David’s, 7315 N. Wall St., Spokane.  Come for fellowship and singing beginning at 3 p.m., followed by a potluck supper from 5 to 6 p.m.  Bring a dish to share, bring a friend, and come have fun as you build Christian community. Ultreya is presented by the Cursillo community, a renewal movement within the Episcopal Church.  Questions? Call John Finlon at 509.484.4544 or Rick Devenport at 509.443.6160.</p>
<p><strong>Brian Prior Videos on Minnesota Website</strong></p>
<p>Two brief videos of interviews with the Rev. Brian Prior, bishop-elect of Minnesota are posted on the Diocese of Minnesota’s website.  You can view them by clicking <a href="http://www.episcopalmn.org/ix_bishop">Prior.</a>  He will be ordained bishop on Feb. 13 in Minneapolis.  Prior was rector of the Church of the Resurrection in Spokane Valley before his election. <strong>Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer </strong>is  available on the diocesan website: <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/">www.spokanediocese.org</a>.  Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles">http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles</a></p>
<p><strong><em>For prayer cycle information, contact: </em></strong><em>The Rev. Lynn Yule, <a href="mailto:dlyule612@charter.net">dlyule612@charter.net</a> , 509-582-8635(O) </em></p>
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<p><strong>Diocesan Calendar as of January 26, 2010<br />
</strong><strong>Jan 30</strong>        Eastern Washington Legislative Conference  (St. John’s Cathedral)<br />
<strong>Feb 5</strong>           Celtic Communion Service  (St. David’s) <a href="http://www.stdavidspokane.org/">www.stdavidspokane.org</a><br />
<strong>Feb 1-4</strong>       Clergy Retreat  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane) <a href="http://www.spokanediocese.org/featured-content/annual-clergy-retreat-february-1-4-2010">retreat brochure</a><br />
<strong>Feb 12-13</strong>  Commission on Ministry  (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>Feb 20</strong>        Ultreya  (St. David’s)<br />
<strong>Feb 26-28</strong> Winter Weekend for Youth  <a href="http://www.campcross.org/camps/1245/">winter weekend</a>.<br />
<strong>Mar 1</strong>            Parochial Report Deadline  <a href="mailto:elainef@spokanediocese.org">elainef@spokanediocese.org</a><br />
<strong>Mar 12-13</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>Mar 26-28</strong>  Province 8 College Student Gathering <a href="mailto:pmixter@gmail.com">pmixter@gmail.com</a><br />
<strong>Apr 9-11</strong>   Community of the Holy Spirit Retreat  (Immaculate Heart)<br />
<strong>Apr 9-11</strong>   Bishop’s All Star Weekend for Youth<br />
<strong>Apr 19-21</strong> Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)<br />
<strong>Apr 23-24</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>May 13-16</strong>  Cursillo Weekend, St. Paul’s, Walla Walla <a href="http://www.inlandnwcursillo.org/">www.inlandnwcursillo.org</a><br />
<strong>Jun 18-19</strong>  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)<br />
<strong>June 21-26</strong>  Ride the Palouse Bike Tour</p>
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