The Rev. Jacqueline (Jackie ) Dickson 1939-2010
The Rev. Jackie Dickson, former rector of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Spokane Valley, died July 13 at home after a long illness. She was born in Massachusetts and was a registered nurse before entering seminary. She graduated from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in 1979 and served as an associate at St. Clare’s, Pleasanton, CA, and St. John’s in Kirkland before moving to Spokane where she was one of the first women priests to serve in parish ministry. She served at Holy Spirit from 1986-1994 before retiring. During that time she was chair of the Commission on Ministry, was the dean of the Spokane Deanery and was active in Cursillo. She earned a Doctor of Ministry degree in 1992 from San Francisco Theological Seminary and was certified as a pastoral counselor. After retirement she continued her ministry in pastoral counseling and spiritual direction. Survivors include her husband, Bill, and their six adult children. Please keep all of them in your prayers. Services are scheduled at 3 p.m. Monday, July 19 at St. John’s Cathedral with a reception following. Condolences may be sent to Bill Dickson at 14820 E. 8th Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99037. May angels surround Jackie and saints welcome her in peace.
Sunnyside to Host Congregational Development Workshop (July 21)
The Rev. Paul Lebens-Englund, Canon for Congregational Development, will offer a regional congregational development workshop from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 at Holy Trinity, Sunnyside. The workshop, hosted by Holy Trinity’s vestry, will serve as an introduction to some of the core concepts of congregational development. The workshop is aimed at vestry members and other key congregational leaders, but is open to anyone who would like to know more about planned change in our congregations. There is no charge, but participants are encouraged to bring something sweet to share. Please RSVP to Carol Mercer, Holy Trinity’s senior warden, at jmercer5029@charter.net or 509.837.5029.
Carillon and Labyrinth (July 18)
St. John’s Cathedral in Spokane will offer a carillon concert by Byrl Cinnamon and an opportunity to walk the labyrinth from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 18.
Eastern Oregon Diocese to Offer Session on Matthew (Aug. 5-8)
The Rev. Mary June Nestler, Canon for Ministry Formation in the Diocese of Utah, will lead a session on “Matthew’s Gospel: Insights for Studying, Praying and Preaching,” Aug. 5-8 at Ascension School Camp and Conference Center in Cove, OR. It is sponsored by the Diocese of Eastern Oregon. For more information and registration, visit www.coveascensionschool.com.
Cathedral Accepting Items for Haiti Benefit (Aug. 28)
St. John’s Cathedral is accepting items for a large rummage sale to help fund a mission project in Cazale, Haiti. Items may be left at the Cathedral in an area near the Great Hall. If you have questions, please call Trish Newton 509.838.0121 or Doug Beane 509.991.6588. The sale is scheduled for Aug. 28.
Nominees Sought for Diocesan Elections (July 31)
Only a few nominations have submitted for diocesan elections at the Oct. 15-17 Diocesan Convention, according to Marcia O’Leary, nominating committee chair. Deadline is July 31. Nominations are being accepted for Diocesan Council (lay and clergy orders); Standing Committee (lay and clergy orders); deputies to General Convention (lay and clergy orders) and Directors of the Corporations. O’Leary encourages those interested in serving to submit information soon. Visit www.spokanediocese.org for information or contact O’Leary at maoleary@comcast.net.
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 July 13, 2010
July 18 Carillon concert and labyrinth walk (St. John’s Cathedral)
July 19 Convention planning meeting (St. John’s Cathedral)
July 19 Memorial service for the Rev. Jackie Dickson (St. John’s Cathedral)
July 20-25 Provincial Youth Conference (Salt Lake City) (Cancelled)
July 21 Congregational Development Workshop (Holy Trinity, Sunnyside)
July 24 Stewardship workshop (Spokane) www.spokanediocese.org
July 31 Stewardship workshop (Ellensburg) www.spokanediocese.org
July 31 Deadline for nominations for diocesan elections www.spokanediocese.org
Aug 8 Ultreya (St. Stephen’s, Spokane)
Aug 13-15 Anti-Racism Training (Moses Lake)
Aug 14 Stewardship workshop (Walla Walla)
Aug. 20-22 Women’s Camp (Camp Cross) www.campcross.org
Aug 28 Yard Sale for Haiti Project (St. John’s Cathedral)
Oct 2 Bishop’s Golf Tournament
Oct 15-17 Diocesan Convention (St. John’s Cathedral)
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