Did you missed the Convocation on Saturday? It is now available on our website.
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Sing in our Diocesan Virtual Choir for Convention |
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Help us worship together in song!
Everyone in our diocese is invited to participate in a “virtual choir” to prepare music for our worship at Diocesan Convention. You simply record yourself singing your own part, using a smartphone or computer microphone, while listening to the accompaniment through headphones.
We will sing two hymns plus a choral anthem, and you're welcome to submit recordings for one, two, or all three pieces.
Please submit all recordings by Friday, October 30.
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Best Skills - Best Churches |
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Bishop Megan Traquair is proud to announce a special opportunity for all clergy and laymembers for the first time in our diocese. We are partnering with Arizona State University, Lodestar Center to present Best Skills - Best Churches, an innovative program designed to help you grow and strengthen your church.
The program is for six months, one weekend a month on Friday night and Saturday morning. The first class begins on November 13.
The cost is $100 per student, a very special discounted price. Registration opens tomorrow. Watch for the special eBlast!
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With Malice Toward None at Trinity Cathedral |
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Trinity Cathedral is participating in a Braver Angels program called With Malice Toward None. Braver Angels is an organization committed to bringing people with diverse political opinions together to find common values and foster peace in our polarized political environment.
With Malice Toward None takes its title from Lincoln’s second inaugural address, when he sought to heal the nation after the trauma of the Civil War. The heart of the program will be a prayer service on the Cathedral live-stream the day after the election.
This program is open to members of the Cathedral community and the Diocese of Northern California. For more information and to register, click here.
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Diocesan Convention Registration |
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Still time to register, deadline is October 19 |
New this year, we are inviting all members of the diocese to attend the virtual convention. When you register you will be able to participate in one of the four dynamic learning tracks as well as attend the general sessions.
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National Cathedral to host interfaith prayer service on November 1 |
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As the United States struggles through a time of turbulence and tension, Washington National Cathedral will host a national interfaith prayer service on Sunday, Nov. 1 – two days before Election Day – featuring Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and other spiritual leaders.
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Dia de Los Muertos Toolkit |
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All congregations of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California are warmly invited to join in observing El Día de Los Muertos on All Saints Sunday, November 1, 2020.
In this year of extraordinary loss and grief, the Day of the Dead offers us all a moment to mark our mourning, to remember our loved ones, and to affirm the life that we cherish in community.
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The Episcopal Church Medical Trust
2021 Open Enrollment Process is Coming Soon!
2021 Active Employee Open Enrollment
October 28 - November 18, 2020
2021 Pre-65 Retiree Open Enrollment
October 28 - November 18, 2020
2021 Post-65 Retiree Open Enrollment
October 15 - December 7, 2020*
* Dates are estimated; final dates will match Medicare Open Enrollment period once announced
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More information on 2021 Open Enrollment coming soon.
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Disaster Relief Assistance |
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In our diocese there are six main fires that have burned over 1,700,000 acres. These fires have impacted 38 churches and many families have lost their homes. In addition to prayer, if you would like to reach out a helping hand, here is how to donate to disaster relief:
Bishop's Discretionary Fund: Disaster Relief
100% of your donation will go directly to assist victims in the first stage of the disaster and later during long term recovery.
Please make checks out to EDNC put "Disaster Relief" in the memo line.
Mail checks to:
The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California
350 University Avenue, Suite 280
Sacramento, CA 95825
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These are anxious times as our nation confronts a deadly pandemic, a troubled economy, racial injustice and a bitter election season. It’s a lot to take in, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed.
That’s why prayer is needed now more than ever.
As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Cathedral Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage, we hope these 25 prayers will help calm your soul and lift your spirit as we head into Election Day and the months to come. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
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The Gospel Through "Her" Eyes
A Four Sermon Series by Four Prominent Women Leaders
Presented by St. Clement's Episcopal Church, Rancho Cordova
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Get Prepared - Whether it’s an earthquake, wildfire, flood, or COVID-19, Listos California wants everyone to get ready and stay safe. Working with you to establish resilient communities and build a new culture of disaster preparedness for all Californians. Listos California offers resources for you and your family. Visit their website here.
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Need help navigating insurance after the fires?
This Roadmap to Recovery™ workshop series is presented by United Policyholders, a non-profit consumer organization helping improve disaster recovery for over 29 years. For more information click here.
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