In this edition of ENews:
- Clergy Conference Registration Closes Soon
- Bishop Megan visits Faith Church, Cameron Park on Easter
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Mission:Joy–Film Features Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- WordFest Registration Closes Wednesday
- Ukrainian Refugees arrive at Sacramento Airport
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Bishop Megan Celebrates Easter Vigil
at Trinity Cathedral
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In a joyous and dramatic service, Bishop Megan confirmed and received new members into the church family. |
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Bishop Megan Celebrates Easter at Faith Church Cameron Park |
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Clergy Conference - May 10 - 12, 2022
Trinity Cathedral | Sacramento
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For those that require hotel reservations, we are happy to share that we have partnered with the new Fort Sutter Hotel, which is conveniently located one block away from Trinity Cathedral! With its premier location in Sacramento's arts-centric Sutter District, the Fort Sutter Hotel reflects the unique culture and character of Midtown, and is surrounded by great dining options!
The hotel features modern amenities such as: The Café Bernardo, Four Palms lobby bar, an outdoor lounge with fire pit, curated hallway art gallery, fitness center, and much more!
Please note: If you are selecting a “Single Room” or “Double Room” upon registration, your accommodations are being handled by our office. Please do not book your own rooms with Fort Sutter as our office has secured special rates that are not available to individuals booking their own rooms. Single rooms are limited and available until full.
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Mission: Joy - The Film
Two of the world’s most revered spiritual leaders are uniting one last time to share spiritual wisdom and cutting edge neuroscience that show us exactly how we can each access more joy, no matter our circumstances. And just in time, during these dark and divided days.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu share their wisdom (and humor) through a laugh-out-loud funny documentary film called Mission: JOY, Finding Happiness in Troubled Times, that is inspired by their international bestseller, The Book of Joy. The film production team includes multiple Academy Award winners and Emmy winners, and is predicted, like the book, to be "the antidote to the times" (Boston Globe). It premiered at Tribeca, and has been featured in 34 film festivals and counting.
Watch the trailer (RT 2:45) here.
The film is offered FREE OF CHARGE to faith communities and other groups in order to help further the Archbishop's and His Holiness's goal of making the film and its messages available to as many people around the world as possible, without regard to ability to pay.
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Upcoming Events from the Office of the Bishop |
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Diocesan Quilting Bee
Tuesday April 26 / Wednesday April 27 | 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
St. Clement's | Rancho Cordova
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REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY AT 5PM |
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WordFest!
Saturday April 23 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
$10 | On Zoom
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WordFest is coming up quickly! If you are a lay reader, lay preacher, or lead a bible study, you won't want to miss this opportunity to discover connections in scripture and how to deliver the word with impact. Join folks from around the diocese in this special Zoom workshop. |
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Congregations participating in WordFest (so far):
Christ Church, Eureka | Emmanuel, Grass Valley | Holy Trinity, Ukiah
St Paul's, Crescent City | St. Alban's, Arcata | St. Andrew's, Antelope
St. Andrew's, Antelope | St. Augustine of Canterbury, Rocklin | St. Barnabas, Mount Shasta | St. George's, Carmichael | St. James, Lincoln | St. John's, Chico St. Johns, Lakeport | St. Luke's, Galt | St. Martin's, Davis | St. Mary's, Napa
St. Peter's, Red Bluff | St. Timothy's, Gridley | Trinity, Sutter Creek | Trinity Cathedral | Sacramento
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Joint Standing Committee on Planning and Arrangements adopts vaccination policy
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April 24, 2022 | The Second Sunday of Easter John 20:20
Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. The last time the disciples saw the Lord they had failed. They all forsook him and fled, and Peter denied him three times. Why, then, did they rejoice when they saw him? The story (John 20:19-23) gives us several hints. They rejoiced because they were forgiven. Jesus showed them his hands and his side. What he offered was forgiveness, peace and renewed friendship won by the death which he suffered. And they rejoiced because they were commissioned. He said, As the Father has sent me, so I send you. They also rejoiced to be empowered: He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”
And Jesus spelled out this empowerment in practical terms. Those who have been “ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven” are now called upon to spread the good news to all who will receive it. But receive it they must, in order to begin the new life in God’s new creation, inaugurated when Christ died and rose again.
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Resurrection, The History & The Mystery
Past– Present & Future of Eternal Life
April 28 – June 2 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Six Themes:
- Hebrew Scriptures
- Zoroastrian influences
- Hebrew Apocrypha writings with Moses & the I AM
- The prophet Jonah
- The coming of Elijah
- Paul & Us Being in Christ & Christ in Us.
Facilitated by Morey Lloyd
This group will be in a hybrid fashion-at the Cathedral in the Assembly Area and on zoom.
The Monastic Heart | Joan Chittister
Get a head start on the fall online experience with Sr Chittister sponsored by the diocese. Facilitated by Sr Kelly Dunlap, N/OSB
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Episcopal Community Services & Diocesan Partners in Ministries of Health Present: |
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A Webinar with Sister Joan Chittister
A Monastic Heart: How to Live an Ordinary Life Extraordinarily Well Saturday, September 10 | 10 a.m. – noon | On Zoom
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Commission for Intercultural Ministries |
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9 Ukrainian Refugees welcomed to Sacramento
Last Wednesday night, World Relief Sacramento (one of our Refugee Relief partners) welcomed refugee families from Ukraine for the first time since war broke out. Click here for photos and the story.
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Support for Ukraine
Episcopal Relief and Development is deeply engaged in addressing the humanitarian needs of Ukraine. Bishop Megan has directed a significant donation from the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund for this humanitarian crisis. Give by clicking on this link: Episcopal Relief and Development.
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Job Opportunities around the Diocese |
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St. Clement’s | Rancho Cordova is seeking a 3/4 time Priest-in-Charge.
See the position description here.
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St. Paul's | Sacramento is seeking a Music Director.
Read the job announcement here.
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Diocesan Commissions | Committees | Ministries |
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