Godly Play Workshop
St. John’s Cathedral and Christian Formation Network will host a Godly Play Workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Cathedral in Spokane. This is for those who are using the Godly Play curriculum and anyone interested in learning more about it. Presenter is Cindy Spenser, a certified Godly Play trainer and Children and Youth Ministries Coordinator for St. Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle. The cost is $60 and scholarship money is available. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and lunch will be provided. For information and registration contact Michelle Klippert at (509) 838-4277. For scholarship aid contact Jan McCall at (509) 266-4202.
Spiritus Labyrinth Pilgrimage
Spiritus will present “Letting Go, Letting Be, Receiving the Spirit: a Labyrinth Pilgrimage,” from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16 at St. Stephen’s, Spokane. The Rev. Elaine Breckenridge, rector of St. David’s, Spokane, will explain the traditional Christian practice of the Labyrinth and provide guided experiences of walking the Labyrinth. The $25 fee includes lunch. Registration closes on May 11. To register online by credit card visit Labyrinth. For information contact Carolyn Terry at cfkterry@earthlink.net.
Called to Care Conference
The Faith and Environment Network will present their second annual, Called to Care Conference on May 9 from 9:30am-2pm at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. Spokane. The Called to Care Conference brings together community leaders and people of faith to share ideas and solutions for how to become more environmentally sustainable. Registration is $15 per person or $10 per person for groups of three or more. For more information about registration please contact, Felicia Reilly at faithandenvironment@gmail.com or 294-3944.
Summer Seminary to Offer Liturgy Course
This year’s Summer Seminary for those who are recently ordained, those preparing for ministry through DCOTE and others who are interested will be June 25-30 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center in Spokane. This year’s topic will be “Spirituality for Liturgy,” and will be taught by Dr. James Dallen of Gonzaga University. Room, board and course materials cost $590. For information and registration, contact the Rev. John Shepard jshep47798@aol.com or 509.448.2255.
Ministering to Returning Service Personnel
Catholic Charities and Lutheran Community Services have scheduled a workshop for clergy and staff on understanding Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) among service persons returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The workshop will also cover effects on family members. The workshop is Wednesday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Anne’s Children and Family Center, 25 W. 5th Ave., Spokane. There is no charge for the workshop and lunch is provided. Please RSVP to (509) 358-4273.
General Convention Webcast May 13
The 2009 General Convention of The Episcopal Church will be the topic of a live webcast on Wednesday, May 13 at 8 a.m. Pacific time. General Convention 2009 will be held July 8 – 17 in Ahaheim, CA. Questions will be accepted via email and from the invited guests in the audience. To access the live webcast, go to the Episcopal Church website here.
Crafting Retreat at Camp Cross
A crafting retreat for knitters, spinners, weavers, card-makers, poets, etc. is planned June 5-7 at Camp Cross. For registration and details call Jen Garrison Stuber at 509.590.4155. For information visit crafting retreat.
Cursillo Date Set
A Cursillo weekend is scheduled Oct. 1-4 at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Spokane Valley, with Nadine Grady as leader. Adult participants are invited from throughout the diocese. A Cursillo weekend begins Thursday evening and ends Sunday afternoon. The talks and discussions focus on various aspects of Christian life and renewal. Registration is $65; application forms are located on the Cursillo website at www.inlandnwcursillo.org.
Whitworth Institute of Ministry
Whitworth University will offer its annual Institute of Ministry July 13-17 at the college. The event includes plenary sessions, Bible study, worship, workshops led by Whitworth faculty members and family activities. For information visit www.whitworth.edu/wim or contact Toni Sutherland at 509.777.4345 or tsutherland@whitworth.edu.
Native Ministries Consortium at Vancouver Seminary
Vancouver School of Theology will host the Native Ministries Consortium summer school July 12-24 in Vancouver. The session offers a variety of courses and includes a children’s program. For information visit www.vst.edu/nativemin.
GTS Summer Courses
The General Theological Seminary in New York is offering several courses in May and June, including “Spirituality for Ministry,” “Contemplative Listening and Guidance,” and “New Testament Greek.” For more information on the courses or to register visit www.gts.edu/ccstrinityterm.asp or phone 888-487-5649 ext. 269.
‘Vincent Who?’
The documentary, “Vincent Who?,” that looks at the impact of the 1982 murder of Vincent Chin in Detroit at the height of anti-Japanese sentiment, will be shown twice in the diocese in May. It is scheduled May 19 at Spokane Falls Community College and May 20 at Eastern Washington University. It asks how far Asian Americans have come since then and what may lie ahead. Contact the schools for times and locations.
Coming Events…
May 9 Godly Play Workshop, Cathedral
May 9 Called to Care, St. Mark’s Lutheran, Spokane
May 13 General Convention Webcast
May 16 Spiritus Labyrinth Pilgrimage, Spokane
May 20 Ministering to returning service personnel, Spokane
June 5-7 Crafting Retreat, Camp Cross
June 25 -30 DCOTE Summer Seminary, Immaculate Heart, Spokane
July 5-10 Youth Mission Trip, Blackfoot, ID
Aug. 2-7 Youth-Led Vacation Bible School, Holy Trinity, Spokane
Oct. 1-4 Cursillo Weekend, Resurrection- Spokane Valley