WORKSHOPS AND RETREATS

Seminar for Caregivers  (Feb. 17)
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.

‘Forget Me Not’  (Feb. 26)
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.

Lenten Retreat Weekend  (Mar 5-7)
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 www.stjosephfamilycenter.org.

Winter Into Spring Retreat  (Feb. 19-21)
The Diocese of Eastern Oregon will offer a  Lenten retreat “Winter Into Spring,” Feb. 19-21. For more information visit www.episdioceo.org.

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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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 click here.  The Rev. John Shepard, who died in August, was rector of St. Stephen’s, Spokane, and active in stewardship efforts and education.

A Message from Episcopal Relief and Development

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.

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.

To assist please consider making a donation to Episcopal Relief and Development’s Haiti Fund at www.er.d.org or call 1.800.334.7626.  Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA – 22116-7058.  Please write “Haiti” in the memo of all checks.

Clergy Retreat Reminder  (Feb. 1-4)

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 Retreat.

Continuing Education Forms for Priests  (Feb. 1)

Commission on Ministry continuing education reports for priests are due on Feb. 1.  If you need  a  form,  Click Here.      Completed forms should be e-mailed to Kristi Philip at kristip@spokanediocese.org or mailed to her at 245 E. 13^th Ave., Spokane, WA  99202.

Celtic Communion Service at St. David’s  (Feb. 5)

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 http://www.stdavidspokane.org/.

Winter Weekend for Youth  (Feb. 26-28)

This year’s Winter Weekend for youth is scheduled from Feb. 26-28 at Holy Trinity, Wallace, ID and Silver Mountain.  For information click  winter weekend or contact Colin Haffner at colinh@spokanediocese.org.

Save the Date: Bishop’s All Star Weekend  (April 9-11)
The Bishop’s All Star Weekend, a time of fellowship and service for youth, is scheduled April 9-11. Stay tuned for details.

Camp Cross Brochure Correction
The registration fee for the Men’s Weekend in the Camp Cross  2010 brochure is incorrect.  The registration fee is $120.

Provincial College Gathering in San Francisco (March 26-28)

The Province 8 regional college student gathering will be at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, CA, March 26-28  (Palm Sunday). Contact Phil Mixter (pmixter@gmail.com) for more information about the program and travel.

Ultreya at St. David’s  (Feb. 20)

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.

Brian Prior Videos on Minnesota Website

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 Prior.  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. 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 January 26, 2010
Jan 30        Eastern Washington Legislative Conference  (St. John’s Cathedral)
Feb 5           Celtic Communion Service  (St. David’s) www.stdavidspokane.org
Feb 1-4       Clergy Retreat  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane) retreat brochure
Feb 12-13  Commission on Ministry  (Paulsen House)
Feb 20        Ultreya  (St. David’s)
Feb 26-28 Winter Weekend for Youth  winter weekend.
Mar 1            Parochial Report Deadline  elainef@spokanediocese.org
Mar 12-13  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)
Mar 26-28  Province 8 College Student Gathering pmixter@gmail.com
Apr 9-11   Community of the Holy Spirit Retreat  (Immaculate Heart)
Apr 9-11   Bishop’s All Star Weekend for Youth
Apr 19-21 Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)
Apr 23-24  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)
May 13-16  Cursillo Weekend, St. Paul’s, Walla Walla www.inlandnwcursillo.org
Jun 18-19  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)
June 21-26  Ride the Palouse Bike Tour

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Prayer Cycle Posting Updated
The Diocesan Cycle of prayer has been updated.  For the new postings, click here.  The update runs from Epiphany 2 until Lent 6.

Concert to Benefit Our Place Ministries  (Holy Trinity, Spokane)
Chanson du Soir, a nationally recognized duo comprised of guitarist David Isaacs and soprano Chelsea Camille, will perform an eclectic repertoire at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at Holy Trinity, Spokane.  Proceeds from the concert will  benefit Our Place Ministries. The church is at 1832 W. Dean Ave. Admission is  by donation. For more information visit www.trinityspokane.org, call 509.326.6471 or email kris@trinityspokane.org.

‘Journeying’  is Celtic Liturgy Theme  (St. David’s, Spokane)
St. David’s, Spokane,  invites all to their next celebration of a Celtic Communion service on Thursday, Jan.  21 at 7 p.m. The theme of the service is “Journeying” and will explore that theme as a motif in both ancient and modern Celtic Christian spirituality. 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 466-3100 or visit http://www.stdavidspokane.org. St. David’s is at  7315 N. Wall  (across from Holy Cross Cemetery).  

Central Washington Integrity to Meet  (Grace Church, Ellensburg)
A meeting of Central Washington Integrity with brief Eucharist followed by refreshments is scheduled Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. at Grace Church in Ellensburg.  All are welcome.  Contact the Rev. Vern McGee for information at  mcvern@gmail.com  or 509.325.4552.

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 January 12, 2010

Jan 15-17    Teens Encounter Christ (St. John’s Cathedral)
Jan 18          Diocesan office closed for Martin Luther King Day
Jan 30         Eastern Washington Legislative Conference  (St. John’s Cathedral)
Feb 1-4        Clergy Retreat  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane) retreat brochure
Feb 12-13   Commission on Ministry  (Paulsen House)
Mar 12-13  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)
Apr 9-11     Community of the Holy Spirit Retreat  (Immaculate Heart)
Apr 19-21  Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)
Apr 23-24  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)
May 13-16  Cursillo Weekend, St. Paul’s, Walla Walla www.inlandnwcursillo.org
Jun 18-19  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)
June 21-26  Ride the Palouse Bike Tour

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Clergy Retreat Brochure Available

This year’s annual clergy retreat will be Feb. 1-4 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center in Spokane.  Leader will be the Rev. Nancy Copeland-Payton, M.D., an experienced retreat leader and spiritual director who has led retreats and conferences at  Holden Village, Ghost Ranch, NM, and St. Gertrude’s in Cottonwood, ID.  She also recently published a book, “The Losses of Our Lives, The Gifts of Sacred Renewal in Everyday Loss.”  This year’s retreat theme is “Elijah – Listening for the still, small voice.”  Visit retreat brochure for registration information.

Cathedral to Host Legislative Conference (Jan. 30)
St. John’s Cathedral will host the Eastern Washington Legislative Conference from 12:30-5 p.m. Jan. 30.  Keynote speaker will be Bishop Martin Wells of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  The afternoon will also include policy briefings on state and federal legislation and presentations on several issues.  For information contact Malcolm Haworth at the Fig Tree 509.535.1813 or Scott Cooper at Catholic Charities, 509.358.4273 or scoopoer@ccspokane.org.  

Registration is $15 in advance or $20 at the door.  Scholarships are available.

Celtic Epiphany Service  (Jan. 7)
St. David’s, Spokane, will offer a Celtic Epiphany service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7.  Theme will be “Manifesting Divinity.”  The service will include sung carols, Celtic prayers and music.  For information call 509.466.3100 or visit www.stdavidspokane.org. St. David’s is at 7314 N. Wall.

Reminder for Priests
Priests of the diocese are asked to complete their 2009 continuing education reports for the Commission on Ministry before Feb. 1.   Click Report Form to access the document. (This link will take you to the diocesan website and the Commission on Ministry section.)  If you are unable to access the form here, contact Kristi Philip at kristip@spokanediocese.org or 509.624.3191. The completed reports should be e-mailed to Kristi Philip at the above address or mailed to her at 245 E. 13^th Ave., Spokane, WA  99202

ER&D News from Linda Hale
Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday is coming soon.  On Feb.  21, and throughout Lent, all are invited to pray for those living in need and to consider a special offering for the ER&D mission – Healing a Hurting World.  Lenten materials, including a book of Meditations by Sister Claire Joy of the Community of the Holy Spirit, a bulletin insert, the Hope Chest, a prayer card and bookmark are available free from www.er-d.org/Lent/ or by calling 1.800.903.5444. The devotional is also available for download in Spanish from the same website.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010 

The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is now 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 January 5, 2010
Jan 7            Celtic Epiphany service (St. David’s) www.stdavidspokane.org
Jan 15-17    Teens Encounter Christ (St. John’s Cathedral)
Jan 30         Eastern Washington Legislative Conference  (St. John’s Cathedral)
Feb 1-4         Clergy Retreat  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane) retreat brochure
Feb 12-13    Commission on Ministry  (Paulsen House)
Mar 12-13   Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)
Apr 9-11       Community of the Holy Spirit Retreat  (Immaculate Heart)
Apr 19-21    Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)
Apr 23-24  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)
May 13-16  Cursillo Weekend, St. Paul’s, Walla Walla www.inlandnwcursillo.org
Jun 18-19   Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)
Jun 21-26  Ride the Palouse Bike Tour

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No Digest During Christmas Week
For most of the 12 Days of Christmas, there will be no Diocesan Digest.  The Digest will not be published on Dec. 29 and will resume on Jan. 5.

Continuing Education Report For Priests
Priests are asked to complete their 2009 continuing education reports for the Commission on Ministry before Feb. 1.   Click Report Form to access the document. (This link will take you to the diocesan website and the Commission on Ministry section.)  If you are unable to access the form here, contact Kristi Philip at kristip@spokanediocese.org or 509.624.3191. There will be another reminder about this after Jan. 1.

Camp Cross, Youth Ministries Visits
Representatives of Camp Cross and Diocesan Youth Ministries are planning winter and spring visits to congregations now.  They are scheduled to visit Trinity Church, Oroville and St. Anne’s, Omak on Dec. 20;  St. Mark’s, Moscow on Feb. 14;  Grace Church, Dayton on March 28;  All Saints, Richland on April 11;  Church of the Nativity, Lewiston on May 2.  More trips are being scheduled.  Contact Colin Haffner, colinh@spokanediocese.org or Michelle Klippert  michellek@spokanediocese.org for more information or to find out when a visit is scheduled in your area.

Reflection from Bishop Waggoner
This weekend was a profound reminder of why it is such a privilege to get to do what I do.  Beginning on Saturday morning with the Shalom breakfast hosted by St. John’s Cathedral and ending with a high spirited celebration of the partnership of Brian Prior and the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection on Sunday evening – with a joyful and uplifting visit to Holy Spirit, Sandpoint/Dover that morning, I was able to participate in church life at its best with people who themselves are the treasures God gives us to watch with as we anticipate this season the coming of Jesus again and again into our midst.

The Shalom ministry began with a candlelight breakfast during which we sat in good company, heard about St. Lucy being a “light bearer” and were reminded how vital the Shalom ministry is to meeting the needs of those in the Spokane community who have suffered misfortunes and need a helping hand.   

Holy Spirit in Dover/Sandpoint was a setting for enriching worship – with snow on cedars showing through the beautifully designed windows directly behind the altar in the newly transformed building. There was a bountiful dinner followed by an animated auction of active bidding and good-spirited competition where a renowned cheesecake made by one of the congregation’s own, brought in $70.  What a gift it is to be part of an alive group of faithful friends having fun in a real community.  In classic prayer book language it was an ineffable experience and joy.

It was a perfect prelude to my visit that evening to the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Spokane Valley where an overflow crowd roasted the Rector in a festive celebration that focused on abundantly fruitful partnership of priest and congregation for more than ten years.  It was an occasion to acknowledge the holy gift that Brian, Staci, Brooks, and Gage Prior have been to the congregation and vice versa.   No doubt, the Diocese of Minnesota will be as blessed by Brian’s episcopal ministry as this diocese has been by his extraordinary abilities and leadership.

It continues to be a holy privilege to share in these events.

 +Jim

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2009

 The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is now 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 December 15, 2009
Dec 18    Celtic Solstice Celebration (St. David’s, Spokane) www.stdavidspokane.org  

Dec 19   Advent Quiet Morning  (St. Andrew’s, Spokane)
Dec 20   Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols  (St. John’s Cathedral)Lessons and Carols
Dec 31    Celtic Rite for the New Year  (St. John’s Cathedral)
Jan 15-17 Teens Encounter Christ (St. John’s Cathedral)
Feb 1-4  Clergy Retreat  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)
Feb 12-13  Commission on Ministry  (Paulsen House)
Mar 12-13  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)
Apr 19-21 Clergy Conference  (Immaculate Heart, Spokane)
Apr 23-24  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)
May 13-16 Cursillo Weekend, St. Paul’s, Walla Walla www.inlandnwcursillo.org
Jun 18-19  Commission on Ministry (Paulsen House)
June 21-26  Ride the Palouse Bike Tour

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Celtic Solstice Celebration  (St. David’s)
A Celtic Creation Celebration for the Winter Solstice  scheduled at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 7315 N. Wall St., Spokane. The readings will explore the theme of darkness and light. There will also be a ritual blessing and sharing of fire. The celebration includes communion, sung chants and Celtic prayers and music. A reception follows. Seekers and visitors are welcome. For more information, please contact 466-3100 or see the website, www.stdavidspokane.org .

Presiding Bishop’s Christmas Message
To read the Christmas message from Presiding Bishop the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, please click here.

Reflection from Bishop Waggoner
I am still thinking about the meeting of Diocesan Council last Friday evening and Saturday.  We met in the retreat mode to provide orientation for new and returning members, and I was again impressed by the diversity of gifts and commitment of Council members, for whom I am thankful.  

The Anti-Racism Task Force met following Council, and it was more than just timely, since much of the conversation during both meetings was about active leadership and moving forward.  Through the weekend, we were reminded repeatedly that our mission is to translate faith into action.  I leave that thought with you as both our call and our challenge.
+Jim  

 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2009

 The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is now 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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