Camp Cross Check-In Procedures & Transportation: New for 2010!!!
A major change regarding check-in procedures and transportation has been instituted at Camp Cross beginning this year. Due to the congestion of boaters at the Loff’s Bay boat ramp on Sundays, Camp Cross will provide bus transportation from St Luke’ Episcopal Church, Coeur d’Alene to Camp Cross for all Youth Camps on Sunday afternoons. This will also apply to Mini-Camp, which begins on Monday, June 14th. This policy applies only to the following camps: Mini-Camp (June 28-30) , Junior High (July 11-16), Mid-High (July 18-24), Intermediate (August 1-6), and Senior High (August 8-14) .
Campers are asked to be at St Luke’s by 2:30 pm for check-in and transportation. All campers must have completed a bus transportation permission form which is available on the registration website. Each camper will be checked in by a Camp Cross representative, and the person dropping off the camper(s) must remain until the check-in process is completed by the nurse. At the conclusion of camp, family members are encouraged to pick up their child at Loff’s Bay at 2:00 pm or may decide to visit the camp for a service, lunch and slideshow. In the case of a visit, parents are asked to be at the Loff’s Bay boat ramp by 10:30 for transportation to Camp Cross.
To arrange for pickup on the last day of camp at St Luke’s in Coeur d’Alene (at 3:00pm), parents must simply make those arrangements with a camp representative at check-in. For questions or information, contact colinh@spokanediocese.org or visit the Camp Cross website: http://www.campcross.org/camp-sessions/register/.
Job Opportunity – Middle School Day Camp Organizer (Portland)
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, OR is looking for a talented and committed individual to develop a month long summer day camp based on service learning for middle school aged children. The program is to provide experiences which will enable the campers to learn about root causes of social and environmental injustice and consider possible solutions while participating in hands-on service. The service will be balanced with summer camp fun. The program will be developed this summer and fall with the actual camp beginning in the summer of 2011. The position will be ten weeks long at a salary of $15/hour. For more information contact: outreach@trinity-episcopal.org
Call for Nominations for Diocesan Offices
Nominees are being sought by the Diocesan Nomination Committee for key elective offices. The fall election of these officers is a significant agenda item for the 2010 Diocesan Convention, convening October 15-17 at the Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Spokane. In addition to the normal slate of offices, deputies to the 2010 General Convention will also be elected.
For general nomination information, refer to this address: http://www.spokanediocese.org/gov/convention/nominations
To nominate a candidate for office, please refer to the diocesan website at this address: http://www.spokanediocese.org/gov/convention/nominations/submit-a-nomination. On this site are options to complete and mail or complete and email a nomination form to the Committee Chair, Marcia O’Leary. There is also an option to complete an on-line nomination form which will be forwarded directly to Marcia. In addition, each church in the diocese will receive an email copy of the form for printing and distribution at the local level. A copy of the form may also be requested at the diocesan office by contacting: jeffreyn@spokanediocese.org. Please put “nomination form” in the subject line. If assistance is needed with a candidate’s photo, the diocesan office can help. You may email jeffreyn@spokanediocese.org or call the office at 509-624-3191.
Cursillo Ultreya (June 6)
An Inland Northwest Cursillo Ultreya Group Reunion will be held at St. Stephen’s on Sunday, June 6 from 5-7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. See friends, make new friends, and build Christian community. Bring a potluck dish to share for dinner, bring a friend, and come have fun! All good and friendly people are invited to share this time of food, fellowship, singing and an after-dinner Ultreya program. Questions? Call Rick Devenport at 509-443-6160.
Spiritus and Hospice of Spokane Sponsor “Understanding Spiritual Pain” (June 12)
Richard Groves, founder of the Sacred Art of Living Center, Bend, Oregon, will present a program entitled “Understanding Spiritual Pain,” on Saturday, June 12 from 10am to 3 pm at St. John’s Cathedral. Groves will discuss how meaning, forgiveness, and hope relate to healing, wellness and health. He draws on classical wisdom and clinical knowledge to apply the lessons of the sacred art of dying in real-life circumstances. The cost is $30 for adults and $15 for students, and includes lunch. To register, send a check to Spiritus, St John’s Cathedral, 127 E 12th Ave, Spokane, WA 99202. Deadline for registration is June 7. For questions call Carolyn Terry at 509-448-3037.
Men’s Weekend, Camp Cross (June 11-13)
Join with other men for a weekend of spiritual reflection, some handiwork and great food. This weekend provides the opportunity to work, play and spend time with a community delving into questions and thoughts about your faith. Registration is available online. For questions, contact colinh@spokanedioces.org or refer to this site: http://www.campcross.org/camp-sessions/adult-retreats/mens-weekend/
Provincial Youth Event (PYE) (July 20-25)
The Province VIII Provincial Youth Event for those in grades 9-12, a powerful week of formation with hundreds of youth from Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, California and Arizona, is scheduled July 20-25 at Westminster College in Salt Lake City. More information about the event, including schedule and registration information, can be found at www.pye2010.org. Please contact Colin Haffner for more information : colinh@spokanediocese.org.
Become a Facebook “Friend” of the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane
For those who subscribe to Facebook, the popular online social networking system, there is an opportunity to become a “Friend” of The Episcopal Diocese of Spokane. On this site, you will find instant news, photos, and ‘cool’ conversations regarding national church and diocesan issues and events. You will also notice the Digest is automatically ‘fed’ into this site and can be read in its entirety there.
Resume Sending Digest Items to Kristi Philip
Kristi will return the end of this week from her mission trip to southern Mexico. Please continue sending Digest items to her at kristip@spokanediocese.org
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 May 25, 2010
Jun 11-13 Men’s Weekend, Camp Cross
Jun 12 “Understanding Spiritual Pain” hosted by Spiritus & Hospice of Spokane
Jun 18-20, 25-27 Preaching workshop (St. John’s Cathedral)
Jun 20-27 Ride the Palouse Bike Tour
Jun 21-24 St. Stephen’s Basketball Camp Basketball Camp
Jun 27 Ordination to the Diaconate: Ellen Loposer & Charlotte Mills (St John’s Cathedral)
Aug 28 Yard Sale for Haiti Project (St. John’s Cathedral)
Oct 2 Bishop’s Golf Tournament
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