Changing Lives, Living God’s Mission (July 24 &31, Aug 14)
The Stewardship Project of the Diocese Foundation is offering a one-day workshop in three locations this summer: Spokane, on July 24; Ellensburg on July 31; Walla Walla on August 14. The workshop is aimed at clergy, vestry and bishop’s committee members and stewardship teams. Visit the Diocese of Spokane website www.spokanediocese.org for registration and further information. Don’t miss: The Rev. Steven Woolley; the Rev. Gretchen Rehberg; the Rev. David Walker; and Jaime Ziegler in a dynamic presentation. The workshop is an exciting opportunity to honestly transform the issues of fundraising, backed by insights for understanding our own complex lives as Christians and a look at today’s changing congregations. Leave the day with tools for ministry-focused fund raising.
The Circle Continues – Women’s Camp (Aug. 20-22)
Come join in creating sacred space and being refreshed by the peaceful beauty of Camp Cross at Women’s Camp Aug. 20-22. Enjoy God’s presence within, with each other, and in creation, as we pray and play together. Special program offerings: Dianna Woolley and Kayce Hughlett (sisters) with an introduction to telling your own story in new ways, through creative play and soul collage; and exploring with Rev. Susan Cleveley “Women’s Wisdom”, from the Bible to our own. Visit Camp Cross for registration and information.
Spokane Integrity/Dignity Meeting (July 10)
Spokane Integrity/Dignity will meet on Saturday, July 10, at noon at the Park Bench restaurant in Manito Park. Attendees will buy lunch at the Park Bench and enjoy dining al fresco. If the weather is inclement, the group will meet at Lindaman’s (13th Avenue and Grand Boulevard) for lunch.
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 6, 2010
July 10 Spokane Integrity/ Dignity (Park Bench, Manito Park, Spokane)
July 20-25 Provincial Youth Conference (Salt Lake City) (Cancelled)
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)
To submit Digest items: E-mail copy to Kristi Philip at kristip@spokanediocese.org by the Monday before the Tuesday distribution date.