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 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. 13th 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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