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In this edition of ENews:
- Ministry around the Diocese: St. Peter' Red Bluff | St. James' Lincoln | Good Shepherd Cloverdale
- Sr. Tina Francesca Ferriot Professes Lifetime Vows
- Band of Angels Takes off in Auburn
- Daughters of the King of St. Matthews gather to serve the unhoused
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Lay Preaching Course Application Deadline Closes Wednesday
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St. Peter's Red Bluff - A new sign and old sounds for the holiday season | |
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Last Tuesday, St.Peter's hosted the Red Bluff High School victorian carolers for an evening of song and desserts. They also recently installed a new sign welcoming all to their historic church.
Check out all that's happening at St. Peter's Red Bluff here:
https://www.saintpetersredbluff.org
https://www.facebook.com/SaintPetersRedBluff
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Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. James Lincoln wraps those in need with love | |
Left to right: Mari Haisten, Jean Derum, David Haisten, Jacqueline McDermott. Mari and Del Armstrong, (not pictured) are the two remaining members of the prayer shawl ministry at St. James. As a result of the shawl wrapping they may have several new members interested in joining the ministry! | |
Last Sunday morning after coffee hour, members of St. James' congregation wrapped up 20 hand-knitted prayer shawls that will be delivered to residents of Gladding Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care residents who very rarely have visitors or family members visit at the holidays.
Our knitters have agreed this is a ministry they love and are so happy knowing that the shawls are going to those who will appreciate them.
Jean Derum | St James Prayer Shawl Ministry
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Good Shepherd, Cloverdale Installs New Prayer Box | |
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Left:The Rev. Bob Scott, and parishioners Paul Cowden and Dana Johnson admire the new prayer box.
Right: The newly installed prayer box at Good Shepherd, Cloverdale
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A new prayer box was recently installed in front of Good Shepherd in Cloverdale. The initial idea for a public prayer board at the church came about many years ago as a way to reach out to the community. Former Senior Warden, Gene Marcinkowski installed and maintained the original prayer board. However, with rainy winters and hot sun throughout the year, it became a challenge to keep the prayer board in “working order”.
The concept for the new prayer box was based on one at a church in Texas. It involved converting a metal mailbox into a prayer box. The design keeps the supplies and prayers protected from the elements. The attractive decorated metal box has a cubby hole for paper and pens and a slot to deposit the prayers. The prayers are read along with the Prayers of the People each Sunday.
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Sr. Tina Francesca Ferriot Professes Lifetime Vows | |
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On Saturday, December 16, Sr. Tina Francesca Ferriot professed her lifetime vows as a Franciscan Solitary in a ceremony at St. Michael's Church in Carmichael. Bishop Megan celebrated the eucharist at this very special event.
Congratulations, Sr. Tina!
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Band of Angels Takes off in Auburn | |
The Band of Angels at a recent performance at an assisted-living facility in Auburn. | |
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A little over a year ago, St. Luke's started a fellowship ministry called The Band of Angels. We meet on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month to sing Christian hymns, gospels and contemporary music. and do international folk dancing. We offer coffee/tea and breakfast treats at every gathering. It is a great place for people to share fellowship by catching up with parish friends and meeting new people from the greater community of Auburn. We welcome anyone into the ministry: no audition is required, there is no need to read music or have any prior experience singing with a group or dancing. We welcome anyone to join, from St. Luke's and the larger community that we serve. This ministry has been a great success for St. Luke's in numerous ways, including a benefit concert this summer to raise funds for two of St. Luke's outreach partners, The Gathering Inn and The Auburn Interfaith Food Closet (which started in the basement of St. Luke's many years ago)
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Daughters of the King of St Matthews gather to serve the unhoused | |
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Top left: Mary, Vicar Kathy Hopner, and Deacon Babs Haggenjos making sandwiches.
Top Right: Linda Mares pulls a wagon full of lunches to distribute
Bottom: Supplies waiting to be assembled into lunches for the unhoused.
| On Saturday, December 16, St Matthews Daughters of the King, distributed 40 lunches, sleeping bags, tents and gift bags to the unhoused. Many thanks for your hard work and generosity to those in need. | |
THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 AND MONDAY, DECEMBER 25. WE WILL REOPEN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26. | |
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The Fearless Faith Revival is just over four months away! Here are Revival resources we want you to know about:
Revival Participation Survey. We'd like as many people as possible to take this brief survey to help us in planning the Revival. Survey Link: https://form.jotform.com/233206969933163 The survey closes Friday, December 22.
Revival Website: https://www.fearlessfaith2024.org/. In addition to the latest information, you'll find:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Revival Survey
- Flyers, Posters
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Lay Preaching Course Application Deadline Closes Wednesday | |
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The Episcopal Dioceses of El Camino Real, Northern California and San Diego are accepting applications for the 2024 English language cohort to prepare individuals to apply for a Preaching license (the Spanish language cohort will begin recruiting in January).
To apply, visit the West Coast Collaborative’s website at https://www.wccollaborative.org/
Questions? Contact the dean:
The Rev. Sr. Kathy Lawler sfmdean@norcalepiscopal.org
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Upcoming Events around the Diocese | |
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Blue Christmas, Evening Prayer Service | St. John's, Chico
Wednesday, December 20 | 6:00 pm
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Longest Night Service | Holy Trinity, Nevada City
Thursday, December 21 | 6:00 pm
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Longest Night Service | St. Nicholas, Paradise
Thursday, December 21 | 7:00 pm
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Blue Christmas, Evening Prayer Service | St. George's, Carmichael
Thursday, December 21 | 5:00 pm
Facebook Livestream only
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Thirty-sixth Annual Diocesan Choir Festival | Trinity Cathedral
Saturday, January 27 | Open to all choral singers
Our guest conductor is Mr. Nigel Groome,
Director of Music at St. Matthew's/Westminster, London, England
Register
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Christmas Services at the Cathedral and an Invitation
The Christmas services for the Cathedral will be as follows:
Saturday, December 23
7:30 pm Nine Lessons & Carols - this will be livestreamed
Sunday, December 24
Advent IV and Christmas Services -
10:00 am | Lessons & Carols for Advent IV
5:00 pm | Christmas Pageant with Eucharist
8:00 pm | Solemn Christmas Mass, Rite I
10:30 pm | Christmas Concert - this will be livestreamed
11:00 pm | Festive Holy Eucharist, Rite II - this will be livestreamed
Monday, December 25
10:00 am | Festival Eucharist for Christmas
Please find our livestream link at the Cathedral Facebook page:
https://sites.google.com/trinitycathedral.org/trinitylive
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Episcopal Foundation of Northern California | |
Programs and ministries in our diocese need YOUR support! | |
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Featured Dreams from the 2023 Bishop's Book of Dreams:
Episcopal Community Services (Goal: $3,500)
The Mission of Episcopal Community Services of Northern California (ECS) is "Serving Christ by Serving others." ECS's goal is to support, empower, and equip congregations that transform communities for Christ. 100% of appeal funds will be distributed within the diocese for social justice and humanitarian projects, and will go toward grants for congregations striving to transform their communities and bring the love of Christ into their neighborhoods. Read more...
Episcopal Foundation of Northern California (Goal: $25,000)
The Foundation oversees a cluster of investment funds that have been established by bequests and donations from individuals for the benefit of their parishes and the Foundation, and administers a number of grant programs, through which we are able to make much needed gifts of funds to organizations in our Diocese. Appeal funds will help support our grant programs. Read more...
FaithWorks Community Coalition (Goal: $10,000)
FaithWorks Community Coalition has been operating non-conventional transitional and permanent housing programs for unhoused families and veterans since 2006. FaithWorks provides shelter, case management, hands on education, spiritual support, evidence-based curriculum, food pantry, utility assistance, clothing and other supports critical to obtaining stability to help pave the way for lasting change. Appeal funds will go towards the purchase of beds, bedding (sheets, pillows, comforters), dressers and other items that are challenging to gather when a new homeless family or veteran is on their way into their programs. Additionally, funds will help keep the food, hygiene and children's pantries stocked and ready to assist people experiencing a challenging time. Read more...
Will you support these dreams?
Giving in honor or remembrance of someone you love this holiday season can make for a heartfelt and generous gift. You can download a gift card in English or Spanish to share with them.
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Missioner for Church Life | |
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Advent Study with Canon Julie and Missioner Mack ends this week
Thank you to everyone who has joined us for our Advent series Maya Angelou and the Freedom Poetry of Advent.
If you've not been able to attend, it isn’t too late to join us! Our final meeting is this Thursday, December 21 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
To register, go to: https://form.jotform.com/223255198020147
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We’re excited to announce that we will have a diocesan-wide New Camino training on February 16 & 17, 2024 at St. John’s, Chico. The Rev. Antony Guillen, the Episcopal Church’s Missioner for Latino/Hispanic ministries will be here to help us explore opportunities for Latino/Hispanic ministry in our diocese.
This training is suitable for individuals as well as church teams.
Please go to: https://form.jotform.com/232965467198170 to indicate your interest in attending and to receive updates regarding lodging and expenses.
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Clergy Openings in The Diocese | |
Job Opportunities in The Diocese | |
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral | Sacramento is seeking a new Director of Cathedral Choristers (Children’s choir). Read the Job Announcement Here. | |
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Making Disciples, Raising Up Saints & Transforming Communities for Christ
www.norcalepiscopal.org
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