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Highlights:
- Opening Prayer
- Disciples and Dragons
- Recovery Ministries Event
- Women Clergy Retreat
- Creation Care Gathering
- Education for Ministry
- Association of Anglican Musicians Conference
- YACM Conference
- A Conversation on Hope
- Campus Ministry Developer
- Protecting our Sacred Spaces
- Immigration Update Calls
- Book Corner
- Forma Certificate Program
- Trafficking: Faithful Response and Support
- Northern Michigan Visitors Weekend
- Waycross Camp and Conference Center Events
- Bellwether Farm Events
- Episcopal Parish Network
- Using Picture Books for Racial Healing
- Big Provincial Gathering 2026
- Networking Conversations
- Affiliated Organizations
- Upcoming Events and Webinars
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Opening Devotion on
the Baptismal Promises
For those who will be baptizing or renewing baptismal vows, we invite you to reflect on the following (note the added 6th one):
Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you cherish the wondrous works of God, and protect and restore the beauty and integrity of all creation?
I will, with God’s help.
Find the details about the additional baptismal vow in the Blue Book from General Convention.
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Disciples and Dragons
This event is targeted to those who seek a unique approach to programming in their youth/young adult ministry. Dungeons & Dragons is the world’s most famous tabletop role-playing game, with a long and storied history within the Church. It also is one of the most unusual beneficiaries of the Covid-19 pandemic. As in-person community building opportunities ceased, sales of Dungeons & Dragons playing guides and accessories increased 33%. This workshop explores the successes and lessons learned from using Dungeons & Dragons within a large multi-denominational church. You will learn the basics of the game, how to integrate Biblical stories and themes into its play, and how a youth program of extreme introverts built a vulnerable and loving community of trust.
Joe Kennedy is the Priest-in-Charge at St. David's Episcopal Church, Lansing, Michigan. Joe is a self-described “life long tabletop game enthusiast with a persistent ministry habit.” He currently enjoys rolling dice with his wife, Stefanie, and children CJ (3) and Alice (1.)
Join the meeting here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87530910317 (password: 5)
See all of the details about this network at the Youth webpage.
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RMEC 2025 Gathering
Easy Does It in the Big Easy
May 7-10, 2025 - Registration closes April 18, 2025.
New Orleans, LA
Get ready to “laissez les bon temps rouler” as the 2025 Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church gathers in the Garden District of New Orleans for "Easy Does It in the Big Easy" from May 7-10! For four days, we’ll worship, share, laugh, and connect with friends old and new, all with that laid-back NOLA rhythm. Think powerful speakers, honest conversations, soulful worship, and plenty of time to soak up the spirit of the city—whether that’s over a cup of chicory coffee, a plate of beignets, or a long walk under the oaks. Recovery, community, and a little bit of jazz. Let The Good Times Roll!!
Registration fee : $125 Includes all sessions, Keynote speakers, Recovery worship, fellowship, snacks, and lunch 5/8, 5/9, and box lunch 5/10.
Optional event: Thursday 5/8 – Jazz Dinner Cruise ($98)
Jazz Dinner Cruise & Registration fee: $223 Includes Jazz Dinner Cruise and all sessions, Keynote speakers, Recovery worship, fellowship, snacks, and lunch 5/8, 5/9, and box lunch 5/10
You have 2 ticket choices:
1) Gathering Registration ($125) OR
2) Jazz Dinner Cruise AND Gathering Registration ($223)
Information and Registration
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Province V and VI Women Clergy Retreat
May 31 - June 3, 2026
Location: TBD
Greetings Women Clergy in Provinces V and VI,
An exciting and meaningful opportunity is taking shape for women clergy in Provinces V and VI. In the past, these provinces have co-hosted retreats for women clergy – the last one was almost 20 years ago!! There has been a desire expressed to relaunch this annual happening.
As Province Coordinators, we are starting the process by putting out this call for a retreat planning team. Would you like to help create this women clergy gathering? The team will set their own schedule, but we are thinking meeting online once a month might be a reasonable time commitment to begin. A date for the retreat has been set for May 31, - June 3, 2026. The rest of the plans are to be determined by the planning team.
If being part of this planning team sounds like something you would like to be part of, please contact either Heather Barta, Province V provinceVcoordinator@gmail.com or Ellen Bruckner, Province VI ebruckner7@gmail.com by April 30, 2025.
Thanks so much for considering this opportunity.
In peace,
Heather and Ellen
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The Episcopal Creation Care Gathering is an annual church-wide gathering focused on the work of Creation Care through the intersections of outdoor, agrarian, climate, activism, evangelism, and discipleship ministries.
Episcopal Creation Care Gathering is co-sponsored by Provinces IV & V, Procter Center and the Diocese of Southern Ohio.
Registration for the 2025 gathering will open in May 2025.
More information: https://episcopalcreationcaregathering.org/
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Webinar: Education for Ministry—The Next 50 Years
EfM Executive Director the Rev. Kevin Goodman
Tuesday, April 1, at noon CT; 1:00 ET
Register Here
As Education for Ministry prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the EfM team has been working to prepare the program for the next 50. The cornerstone of this work is the introduction of a revised curriculum of the program's traditional four-year program, as well as entirely new formation offerings ranging in length from six weeks to one year.
In this session, the Rev. Kevin M. Goodman, executive director of EfM, presents the curriculum's latest revision—the fifth revision in 50 years—which will debut this fall.
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Association of Anglican Musicians Conference
June 15-19, 2025
Cincinnati, OH
Join the Association of Anglican Musicians this summer in Cincinnati for their 2025 Annual Conference. Old friends and new will gather for a week of inspiring liturgies, relevant workshops, and beautiful music in buildings with renowned ecclesiastical architecture and world-class organs. Members and Non-members are welcome to attend. Learn more at www.anglicanmusicians.org/conf.
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Justice & Joy
An Ecumenical Campus and Young Adult Ministry Conference
Tuesday, June 24 to Friday, June 27, 2025
Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
This event is for:
All campus and young adult ministry professionals working in organizations related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Presbyterian Church USA, and The Episcopal Church are encouraged to attend! We are eager to welcome leaders of progressive campus and young adult ministries affiliated with other denominations as well. Our gathering will be enriched by the presence of representatives from partner organizations who support and collaborate with campus ministry.
More information and registration at this link:
Registration
Regular Registration $300 (Final Registration Deadline: April 30)
Commuter Registration: $100
Partner / Displayer Registration: $400
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A Conversation on Hope
"Engage in speaking the truth so that we do not mislead others by our silence." (BCP)
Date: Thursday, April 3
Time: 7:00–8:15 pm EST/6:00–7:15 pm CST
Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking virtual conversation featuring three Episcopal Bishops who have courageously embraced truth-telling and continue to affirm that mercy and courage are essential in the face of silence.
Featured Speakers
- Bishop Mariann Budde – Diocese of Washington, D.C.
- Bishop Craig Loya, Diocese of Minnesota
- Bishop Michael Hunn, Diocese of the Rio Grande
- Moderator, Catherine Meeks, Ph.D.
Why Attend?
Gain insightful perspectives from faith leaders who embody truth, courage, and hope.
Engage in an authentic discussion on the power of truth-telling in times of challenge.
Discover practical wisdom for navigating faith, justice, and transformation.
Be part of a meaningful community dialogue on the role of hope in today’s world.
Join us for this transformative discussion!
Click to Register
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Campus Ministry Developer
Eric Richey, Province V's Campus Ministry Developer, is continuing to meet with worshiping communities around the province that are at various stages of living into the call to build relationships with Institutions of Higher Learning in their diocese.
"These conversations with Campus Chaplains, Clergy, and Lay Leaders are helping me learn about the beautiful and varied ministry contexts around the province. It is so encouraging to see the many ways the church is stepping up to serve and care for college students (particularly those on the margins) by proclaiming and embodying the good news of Jesus Christ in a very dark and challenging time."
Other recent highlights from Eric's Work:
- Attending the Province V YACM Retreat in Chicago
- Worshiping with Holy Trinity (Oxford, OH) as several Miami (OH) University students were baptized or confirmed
- Co-hosting the first YACM Zoom Webinar for the Diocese of Wisconsin with Mother Bobbi Kraft (Featuring the College Ministry Team from Beloved Community - Stevens Point)
Want to connect with Eric in the coming weeks to learn more?
You can schedule a Zoom conversation here.
And you can find all the important CMD info on the webpage.
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Immigration Action Toolkit and Update Calls
The Migration Ministry Network urges everyone to understand the increasing threats facing our immigrant brothers and sisters and learn what we can do to help fellow parishioners and neighbors who may need support at this very challenging time. The Episcopal Church website offers a very helpful Immigration Action Toolkit, and everyone is invited to attend weekly Immigration Updates offered on Zoom by Episcopal Migration Ministries and the Office of Government Relations.
Register here.
The above program is hosted by church-wide organizations. If you have questions or would like further information about the Province V Migration Ministry Network, please email one of the co-conveners: Jack Lloyd jack.lloyd@earthlink.net or Silvia Huth silviahuth@yahoo.com or visit the Migration Ministry Network webpage.
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Book Corner
A transformational guide to incorporating more of the joy of Jesus in your life.
In this thoughtful and uplifting guide, Nicolet Bell, who chooses cheer as her life’s guiding principle, helps readers understand why they should choose cheer. Jesus tells us, “In this world you will have trouble, but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33), and Bell has taken this teaching to heart. She explores real-world difficulties, including her own infertility struggle, the life-threatening illness of a friend’s child, and the everyday aspiration to incorporate the love of Jesus into all relationships. In every chapter Bell leads readers in a cheer practice with breath prayers, scripture quotes, and gratitude exercises that reflects the importance of finding joy in Jesus despite the circumstances.
Order from any Episcopal bookstore, Amazon, ChristianBook, or your favorite bookseller.
Hardcover | 9781640657960 | List Price: $22.95
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Certificate in Lifelong Christian Formation
Program Start Date: July 7, 2025
Residency Dates: October 6 – 10, 2025
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
Acceptance decisions will be made by May 1, 2025.
Grow your competency as a formation professional in the Episcopal Church through well-rounded learning opportunities that shape resilient leaders who thrive in ministry!
LEARN MORE/APPLY
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Trafficking: Faithful Response and Support
Online Course
Join this online course to learn how to recognize human trafficking and support those reentering our community after human exploitation. This 90 minute course will introduce participants to the basics of trafficking, how to respond when trafficking is suspected, and how their community can help those on their journey from surviving to thriving.
See more details at the Anti-Human Trafficking webpage
Choose any of the following dates to participate in this course:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 7-8:30 pm ET / 6-7:30 pm CT
Registration
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:30-9 pm ET / 6:30- 8 pm CT
Registration
More sessions will be offered in the fall of 2025.
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Visitors Weekend in the Diocese of Northern Michigan -
Spring 2025
Plan to arrive Thursday, May 29, and depart anytime Monday, June 2, 2025.
Visitors Weekend is a longstanding tradition in the Diocese of Northern Michigan welcoming guests to immerse themselves in an ecclesiology of baptismal ministry. Come learn about Mutual Ministry and the ways we have been intentionally promoting the Ministry of All the Baptized for more than 30 years.
Visit local congregations, talk with diocesan staff and missioners, explore new ministry initiatives (such as U.P. Wild Church, and Healing with our Indigenous nations), and engage with others who are passionate about a collaborative way of being engaged in the work of Jesus.
More information and registration
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Waycross Camp and Conference Center Events
Morgantown, Indiana (Diocese of Indianapolis)
Foraging Weekend—April 25–27, 2025
Join us for the Spring Foraging Weekend at Waycross! Get ready to explore the stunning Brown County hills while learning how to spot and harvest edible wild plants. We'll kick things off with a fun and informative seminar covering the basics of foraging—what to look for, what to avoid, and how to forage responsibly. Then, we’ll hit the trails for a guided journey through Hickory Hill, discovering a variety of plants and unique environments along the way. It’s the perfect mix of learning, exploring, and enjoying the great outdoors! Register by April 11.
Men's Weekend—May 16–19, 2025 (optional extension to May 20)
All men 18 and older are invited to spend a weekend at Waycross in fellowship. There will be conversation, programming, worship, prayer, hiking, and more. The theme for 2025 is Liturgy of Love! Register by May 2.
Women's Weekend—May 30–June 1, 2025 (optional extension to June 2)
Calling all women 18 and older! Come spend a long weekend at Waycross together. We’ll hike, work on a collaborative art project, pray together, and more! Register by May 16.
Pride Camp - June 29-July 2, 2025
Join us for a camp session that affirms and celebrates your identity. Play games, get creative, paddle on the lake, swim with friends and sing around the campfire in a loving community.
This is a new session Waycross is offering in partnership with the Diocese of Indianapolis for families, children, and people of all ages to come, celebrate and connect with other LGBTQ+ families and individuals. Our hope is to foster a community full of energy, celebration, fellowship and deep welcome.
Classic Camp - July 11-14, 2025
Relive (or experience for the first time) the magic of summer camp! Designed for adults 50+, this experience is a mix of all the classic camp fun, including campfires, s’mores, canoeing, hiking, arts & crafts, and swimming and a chaplain led program with sessions focused on participants past and present life-journeys - honoring where they’ve been and embracing where they’re going.
More information about all of Waycross' upcoming programs can be found at https://waycrossccc.org/waycross-events.
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Wakeman, Ohio (Diocese of Ohio)
Rooting Our Faith in Turbulent Times
Join the Rev. Sally Goodall for a retreat at Bellwether Farm to find stability and stay rooted spiritually through ancient wisdom while living in a moving culture. During this three-day, two-night retreat, April 4-6, participants will tap into the peace of this time away and find spiritually firm ground to stand on while learning how ancient wisdom can help us discover ways to put down roots to grow our faith. We'll also explore ways that community can strengthen us and make us more resilient as Christians in steady and also turbulent times. Registration and more information can be found on the Bellwether Farm website. RSVP by April 2.
Blessing of the Fields Retreat
Join your friends at Bellwether Farm, May 2-4, for an opportunity to work your hands in the dirt, play as a camper might, and learn about new regenerative farming initiatives happening on the farm. We'll plant the fields, develop new growing beds, care for the livestock, and pray together for fun, transformation, and an abundant harvest. Be a blessing to Bellwether by helping us bless the 2025 growing season in a perfect retreat for the whole family. Cabin and lodge room accommodations are available. For more information, find our retreat event page here. Register by April 16.
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Upcoming
Workshops
To see more information or register, visit the page with the full list of workshops.
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Apr 1, 3 pm ET - Cultivating a Culture of Generosity this Easter. Register
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Using Picture Books for Racial Healing
Picture books offer an excellent way to discover, discuss, and share stories about topics that many people did not study in school but that are crucial to the work of repairing, healing, and seeing God in each other. Registration is open for Dismantling Racism training sessions taking place in the coming months. Miriam McKenney leads the trainings, which take place on Zoom.
All sessions in the same month make up a complete course, so you only need to sign up for one month. See the full calendar for the year.
Email the Diocese of Southern Ohio's Missioner for Beloved Community, Miriam McKenney, to learn more.
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Big Provincial Gathering
Summer 2026
Province V will be hosting another Big Provincial Gathering in the summer of 2026. If you are interested in being part of the planning for this event, please contact Heather: provinceVcoordinator@gmail.com
More information will be coming soon through this newsletter.
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To get a reminder for any of these events, reply to this email. A special reminder is sent for each network.
ALL are welcome to attend these Zoom conversations. Please share the information with friends, colleagues, and in your parish newsletter. Most network meetings last about 60 minutes. See their webpages or email their contact for more information. For a full list of Networks and other Affiliated Organizations, visit the Province V website.
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Archivists
Date of next meeting:
Jun 9, 11 am ET / 10 am CT
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89950734030 (password: 5)
Convener: Brian Wilbert, Ohio
webpage: https://www.provincev.org/archivist.html
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Creation Care
Date of next meeting:
Apr 14, 1 pm ET / 12 noon CT
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82932843412
(password: 5)
Convener: Jeanette Ettin, Eastern Michigan
webpage: https://www.provincev.org/creation.html
The Stations of the Cross and Creation
At this month's gathering we explore The Stations of the Cross and Creation, an original production of the Stations of the Cross. Envisioned by The Rev. Jerry Cappel, these stations combine the bible texts of the Scriptural Stations of the Cross with original artwork of Amy Tidwell and selections from the poetry of Wendell Berry.
While still honoring traditional themes, these Stations select imagery, poetry, and prayers that more explicitly express our own complicity in the continued presence of betrayal, violence, and injustice. They also broaden our perspective through the inclusion of all creation in the story.
Station I begins with the text of Matthew 26, where Jesus' retreats to the Garden of Gethsemane for prayer. The text is accompanied by Wendell Berry's poem, The Peace of Wild Things. Did Jesus too, seek the peace where the wood drake rests in the beauty of the water? Did he too find God's grace in such places?
The stations continue in this manner, aligning art with scripture and poem. Some of the art is abstract. Some depict other creatures, also caught up in the drama of exploitation, violence, and redemption. Come spend time with this Lenten journey as we are led into this encounter of scripture, poetry, and art.
The Rev. Jerry Cappel is an Episcopal Priest in Kentucky and serves as the Province IV Environmental Network Coordinator and Director for the Center for Deep Green Faith. Amy Tidwell is a local artist living in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Dismantling Racism
Date of next meeting:
Apr 3, 1 pm ET / 12 noon CT
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83673680882
(password: 5)
webpage:
https://www.provincev.org/dismantlingracism
Be renewed and get connected with other leaders during our Wisdom Circles.
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Lay-Led Congregations
Date of next meeting:
Apr 19, 11 am ET / 10 am CT
Please join us as we review and identify resources helpful for lay-led congregations.
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81619667819
(password: 5)
Convener: Jim Mogensen, Michigan
webpage:
https://www.provincev.org/layledcongregations.html
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Safe Church
webpage
Use this page to get connected to your diocesan contact for Safe Church training and information.
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Young Adult / Campus Ministry
Date of next meeting:
Aug 19, 11 am ET / 10 am CT
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88386235160
(password 5)
Convener: Matthew Lukens, Michigan
webpage:
https://www.provincev.org/yacm.html
If this is your ministry area, make sure that you're part of the Google Group!
province-v-yacm@googlegroups.com
This is a new group name, so please update in your address book.
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Innovation Catalysts
webpage
Date of next meeting: Sept 17
What's Next for Prov V Innovation Catalysts (Prov V Rocks!)
The Province V Innovation Catalysts regular monthly zoom gathering will be on hiatus for spring and summer with an eye toward relaunching in the fall of 2025. Our initial gatherings were a great opportunity to pair names with faces and share about our ministries, and we are ready to move toward a more focused style of gathering. Beginning in the fall, each zoom meeting will be facilitated by a different Prov V Innovator on a volunteer basis. When you facilitate, you have two options: present a case study of a struggle or challenge you're facing and ask for input from the group, or teach a concept or practice you have found transformative in your work. We hope to continue our cross-pollination of expertise and experimentation in a more focused way through this model, and we anticipate that a number of potential workshops for the next Big Provincial Gathering will germinate through these gatherings. Please contact Heather at provincevcoordinator@gmail.com if you would be willing to lead a session, and mark your calendars for Sept 17, 2025 for our reconvening this fall!
If you are the contact from your diocese who should be in these conversation, contact Heather Barta for the meeting information.
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Migration Ministries
Date of next meeting:
May 20, 8 pm ET / 7 pm C
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81246380265
(password: 5)
Conveners: Silvia Huth, Michigan and
Jack Lloyd, Chicago
webpage: https://www.provincev.org/migration.html
Read the full Migration with Dignity article, which includes many helpful steps for you to take in your ministry context and local community. Join us for a conversation in January!
Episcopal Migration Response Network
Episcopal Migration Ministry hosts an Asylum and Detention Ministry Network that meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of every month. The Ministry Network’s collaborative work and conversation focus on best practice-sharing in areas of direct service, organizing, advocacy actions, Christian formation and worship resources, and community education to protect asylum, promote humane and dignified alternatives to detention, and to support asylum seekers and those harmed by the immigration detention system. Learn more and register to attend meetings here.
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Youth and Children
Date of next meeting: Apr 2, 3 pm ET / 2 pm CT
Convener: Carmen Piggins, Michigan
webpage:
https://www.provincev.org/youth.html
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87530910317 (password: 5)
Join into conversations with others!
ALL Youth and Children Ministers
Apr 2, 3 pm ET / 2 pm CT
Disciples and Dragons
This event is targeted to those who seek a unique approach to programming in their youth/young adult ministry. Dungeons & Dragons is the world’s most famous table top role-playing game, with a long and storied history within the Church. It also is one of the most unusual beneficiaries of the Covid-19 pandemic. As in-person community building opportunities ceased, sales of Dungeons & Dragons playing guides and accessories increased 33%. This workshop explores the successes and lessons learned from using Dungeons & Dragons within a large multi-denominational church. You will learn the basics of the game, how to integrate Biblical stories and themes into its play, and how a youth program of extreme introverts built a vulnerable and loving community of trust.
Diocesan Youth Workers
If you are the youth minister for your diocese (or the main contact for youth work in your diocese), you are invited to join this conversation. Contact Carmen Piggins for the dates and details.
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There are a number of organizations affiliated with the Episcopal Church and working across Province V. These groups have a "structure" that is more organized than a network. They have resources and information that are useful in your local ministry contexts.
For a full list of Affiliated Organizations, visit the Province V website.
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GenOn Ministries
GenOn Ministries, a nonprofit that provides curriculum, training, and coaching for intergenerational ministry, has two upcoming live webinars as well as a special collection of resources for VBS, summer, and outdoor opportunities to bring generations together. GenOn also offers a full store of intergenerational resources to suit your church’s particular needs.
Intergenerational Worship Workshop, April 9, 1:00-2:15pm EDT – Evaluate your current services and learn about best practices for including all generations in worship leadership.
LIFT Explore, April 30, 1:00-2:15pm EDT – Learn about using LIFT for 45-60 minute gatherings to play, pray, learn, and break bread with two or more generations together.
Learn more or sign up for either workshop
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National ECW Presents:
Human Trafficking Egregious Exploitation in Our Midst
A Two-Hour Presentation on Zoom
Yvonne O’Neal, Presenter
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Start Times: 10am PST / 11am MST / 12pm CST / 1pm EST
Read more and register for the workshop on our the website ecwnational.org.
Human trafficking is pervasive, with millions of vulnerable individuals around the world being exploited. The scale of human trafficking is horrifying. It occurs not only in distant regions but also in every state In the United States, within our communities and neighborhoods.
This presentation will address the various forms of human trafficking, also referred to as modern-day slavery, and the reasons it continues to thrive. Attendees will learn how to recognize the signs of trafficking. We will examine how our societies often choose to look the other way and discuss what can be done to change this.
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Invite Welcome Connect
A Simpler Way to Access Our On Demand Training Materials
We're making a change in the way individuals activate their subscriptions
Since we launched Invite Welcome Connect On Demand on Jan. 1, dioceses and congregations across the church have been enjoying unlimited access to our evangelism, hospitality, and belonging training materials. Individuals receive a "coupon code" from their diocese or church, and use that to activate their individual subscriptions.
Continue reading about this program
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St. James Music Press Grant
St. James Music Press will award a grant to a church starting or revitalizing a music program. The grant aims to support new choir programs or established music ministries that add a new element by offering resources and professional support.
Elements awarded in the grant include -
- Complimentary 1-Year Membership to St. James Music Press
- $1000 - To support ministry needs
- Quarterly program consultations with SJMP colleagues meant to help recipients maximize their SJMP membership, discuss program challenges, and celebrate/build upon program successes.
Click here fore more information. Deadline: May 30, 2025
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United Thank Offering
Download the information for April 2025!
UTO is now taking orders for Spring/Summer materials. You can order your kits here by April
10 for shipping by May 1. These materials focus on gratitude for things becoming new.
Be sure to join us for the Virtual Training Day as we offer a training for people who want to support grant applicants locally. This year we’ll spend time diving into the focus more and will offer a checklist to help you with the criteria. Click here to register for the Online Training Day, and everyone who registers by May 23rd will get an event swag bag mailed to you!
This Lent we are not offering our usual virtual race, but we are welcoming support for Episcopal Migration Ministry (EMM). To donate to support EMM this Lent, who we are partnering with for all our Lenten materials, click here.
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Financial Assistance to Attend the Triennial Conference
Episcopal deacons who have demonstrated financial need can apply for the Fund's Hallenbeck Fellowship. These awards make it possible to attend diaconal conferences and educational events, including Triennial (hosted by the Association for Episcopal Deacons).
Details on the website. https://www.fundfordiaconate.org/fellowships.html
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ECF Presents to Congregational Leadership Teams in Chicago, IL
On March 1, ECF team members Demi Prentiss, Program Director of Research and Development, and Jacob Sierra, Senior Program Director of Digital Resources, presented to lay leaders in Chicago on being a better vestry member. Vestry members must be guardians of four major aspects of a faith community’s life: the assets, the flock, the guardrails, and the bridges. Read more here: https://www.ecf.org/about/news/391/ecf-partners-with-the-diocese-of-chicago-for-lay-leader-summit
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Updates from Church Periodical Club
Announcements coming soon. Winners of the quilt raffle will be done on April 1st and all notified on April 2nd.
Grants applications that have been accepted will be announced April 15th. We do have one coming from Province V.
Save the date for the CPC annual meeting and granting session via zoom Friday June 13 and Saturday June 14, 2025
Watch your emails for these important announcements. CPC website.
Maryfran Crist
Province V CPC Representative
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Sermon Roundtable, offered for congregations and their preachers by the Episcopal Preaching Foundation.
This 12-week small group program is led by the regular preachers in a parish—lay or ordained— with all materials available online for in-person, online, or hybrid meetings on your own schedule. Thanks to a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment’s Compelling Preaching Initiative, this program is offered at no cost to participating parishes.
Sermon Roundtable is now accepting applications for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 cohorts. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until Aug 1 for Fall and Feb 1 for Spring cohorts.
For any questions, please email the Rev. Mariclair Partee Carlsen, National Coordinator at mparteecarlsen@preachingfoundation.org. For more information or to apply, please visit
https://preachingfoundation.nm-secure.com/Sermon-Roundtable
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Do you have questions about Province V? Would you like to be more involved in planning the events that are offered at the provincial level? The Executive Board of the Province meets monthly on fourth Tuesdays at 3 pm ET / 2 pm CT via zoom.
Contact your diocesan representative to the Executive Board:
Mr. Rick Stanitis, Northern Michigan, President
The Rt. Rev. Matthew Gunter, Wisconsin, Vice President
The Rev. Garron Daniels, Springfield, Secretary
Ms. Rebecca Elfring-Roberts, Chicago, Treasurer
Ms. Louisa McKellaston, Executive Council Representative
The Rev. M.E. Eccles, Executive Council Representative
Ms. Laura Jackson, Chicago
Dr. Elizabeth Jordan, Great Lakes
Ms. Lesley MacKellar, Indianapolis
Mr. Luke Thompson, Michigan
Ms. Betty Bowersox, Missouri
The Rev. Dr. Terri Bays, Northern Indiana
Ms. Katie Chipman-Bergsma, Northern Michigan
The Rev. Rachel Harrison, Ohio
Mr. Edward Lasseigne, Southern Ohio
Ms. Carol McCrary, Springfield
The Rev. Marlene Hogue, Wisconsin
Heather Barta, Province V Coordinator
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