December 8, 2009 Digest

Attention Young Adults!
Each year a dozen or so Episcopal young adults spend a year in service and as mission partners around the globe in the Young Adult Service Corps (YASC).  For many, it helps to clarify a call to ministry, both lay and ordained. The first part of applying to the program is open to all between the ages of 21-30.  The process begins with a four-day discernment retreat held at an Episcopal conference center in Florida.  All costs for travel, accommodation and meals are covered (i.e. it’s free!)  The weekend is about discerning whether YASC is right for you and you are right for YASC. The dates for the 2010 discernment weekend are Thursday, Feb. 4 – Sunday, Feb. 7. Jan.  4 is the deadline for applications.  For information visit http://www.episcopalchurch.org/30703_33023_ENG_HTM.htm?menupage=33022 
For more information see also:  www.episcopalchurch.org/yasc and http://www.vimeo.com/7920079  and http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81834_116416_ENG_HTM.htm.   Additional  information is available from  Michelle Jobson at the Mission Personnel Office at the Episcopal Church Center in New York at (800) 334-7626 ext. 6124.  Audra Krislock (Ecuador) and Matt Kellen (South Africa), both of Spokane, have been recent participants in YASC.

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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