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The Diocese of Nebraska is excited to collaborate with River City Mixed Chorus for two special events honoring the life and legacy of The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, a twentieth-century human rights activist, legal scholar, feminist, author, poet, Episcopal priest, labor organizer, and multiracial Black, LGBTQ+ community member. A film screening and panel will be held Apr. 4 at 7pm CT, and a RCMC concert on Apr. 5 at 7:05pm CT. We encourage you to attend one or both of these educational and inspiring events! | | |
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April 4 at 7pm: Community Collaboration Film Screening and Panel
Join us for a screening of the documentary My Name is Pauli Murray at Film Streams Ruth Sokolof Theater, 1340 Mike Fahey St., Omaha, followed by a panel discussion that will dive more deeply into the life and enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray. Learn more and buy tickets here.
April 5 at 7:05 PM: RCMC "Rebel with a Cause" Concert at the Holland Center
This concert features the world premiere of Sincerely Yours, Pauli Murray, along with protest songs from the civil rights era. River City Mixed Chorus will bring these powerful works to life in a moving tribute to one of the most remarkable figures in the 20th century. The Holland Center is located at 1200 Douglas St., Omaha. Buy tickets here.
Group Discount for Religious Organizations
Religious organizations are invited to attend the concert at 7:05 PM on Apr. 5 and receive a special group discount for this landmark performance. Reserve your group’s tickets today and be part of this unforgettable evening. Email Executive Director, Katie Kresha for discount details.
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Growing Up Black in Lincoln: A Dialogue
Thursday, Feb. 27, 7-8:30pm CT/6-7:30pm MT
DioNeb's Racial Reconciliation / Sacred Ground Commission invites you to a Zoom dialogue event next Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7-8:30pm CT/6-7:30pm MT. We will speak with Ed Wimes, who was born and raised in a segregated Lincoln, NE. He received the Humanitarian Award - Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Leadership Lincoln Bud Cucca Award, and is a retired reserve officer in the Nebraska National Guard. Register for a compelling conversation. Bring your questions and learn about what it was and is like to be black in Lincoln.
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Lent with The Benedictine Way
The community of The Benedictine Way invites you to their Lent services and retreats. Incarnation Monastery is located at 3020 Belvedere Blvd., Omaha.
Service of Music & Scripture
Apr. 1, 7pmCT/6pmMT, In-person or Livestream
Come enjoy a contemplative service of music and scripture after the style of Tenebrae.
Young Adult Retreat | Apr. 5, 10am-2pm CT
Young Adults age 18+ are invited to Living Our Faith: Acting with Justice. This retreat will be held at St. Timothy's, 1020 24th St, West Des Moines, IA, in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa. Register here. Questions? Email Abby Z. Ybay.
A Lenten Lament for Our Time
Apr. 8, 7pmCT/6pmMT, In-person or Livestream
In times of trouble and unrest, oppression and violence, God’s people have often turned to prayers of lament to express sorrow and regret. Join us for a Lenten Lament as we turn our gaze upon the Christ we find in the suffering of the poor, the forgotten, and the oppressed of our time.
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Camp Canterbury 2025: In Living Water
Join us on July 14-18 for Camp Canterbury 2025! Registration opens Camp Sunday, Mar. 30. Youth entering grades 4-12 are invited to Calvin Crest Camp in Fremont, NE. This year's theme is "In Living Water," as we explore the ways that God blesses us through the gift of water. Activities include swimming, crafts, frisbee golf, gaga ball, archery, hammocks, games and more. Students will build community while participating in faith-deepening worship and programming. The cost is $295; a limited number of scholarships are available. Questions? Contact Mtr. Lisa Aguilar.
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Pilgrimage to the Dominican Republic
Next Adult Trip May 3-9, 2025
Want your life to be changed? Want to change a life? Come join a fantastic team as we make a pilgrimage to the Dominican Republic! Our next adult trip will take place leaving Saturday, May 3 and return Friday, May 9, 2025. The Diocese of Nebraska has had many teams go down in previous years, including three teams in 2024. It's fun, it's meaningful, and fulfilling. Scholarship help is available! Please contact Fr. John Schaefer at jschaefer3@gmail.com for more information.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancakes & Jambalaya
Tuesday, March 4, 5-7pm at St. Mary's, Blair
The people of St. Mary's, Blair invite you to their Shrove Tuesday Pancakes & Jambalaya Feast on Tuesday, Mar. 4 from 5-7pm.
Come indulge in hot-off-the-griddle pancakes and authentic jambalaya. The event is free to attend, and free will donations will be accepted. St. Mary's is located at 1734 Grant Street, Blair, NE.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, March 4, 5pm at St. Martin of Tours
The people of St. Martin of Tours invite you to their annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Mar. 4, at 5pm. Enjoy all you can eat pancakes for $10/person, or $25/family! Tickets may be purchased at the door via cash or check only, or you can buy tickets ahead of time by donating through their website. St. Martin of Tours is located at 24th & J St., Omaha. Questions? Call their office at 402-733-8815.
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Snow Fun Artisan's Retreat at St. Martha's
March 20-22, 8am-5pm CT
St. Martha's, Papillion invites you to their "Snow Fun Artisan's Retreat" this spring, from Thursday, Mar. 20 through Saturday, Mar. 22. Come enjoy three days to work on your quilting, drawing, knitting, needlework, scrapbooking, or whatever your art may be! Each day the retreat runs from 8am-5pm, lunch and snacks provided. The cost for the full retreat is $100, or $40 for a single day. Register here. St. Martha's is located at 780 Pinnacle Dr., Papillion, NE. Questions? Email snowfunretreat1@outlook.com.
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Formation Opportunities in DioNeb | |
Racial Reconciliation & Sacred Ground Ministry | |
ARE YOU READY for Lent Madness?? | | |
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Lent Madness is a Saintly competition organized by Forward Movement and patterned after the NCAA Basketball tradition of March Madness. This year the Racial Reconciliation/Sacred Ground Ministry encourages participation in DioNeb to make sure Nebraska’s own Fr. Hiram Hisanori Kano gets strong support. Perhaps we can help him advance through all 5 rounds and win the coveted Golden Halo! | |
Saintly battles occur in the court of public opinion as people vote each day for their choice, and the winner moves on to the next round. Forward Movement publishes information on all competitors here. Lent Madness brackets can be ordered NOW. The competition begins Mar. 6. Daily time for learning, praying, and meditating about holy people can be a useful Lenten observance. Many Nebraska Episcopalians are familiar with Fr. Kano, but we’ll be publishing more information soon. Questions? contact Steve Shively. | |
“HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW . . . About Important African Americans?” | |
We continue our Black History Month series highlighting prominent African Americans. Select the response or responses you believe are correct. The theme of Black History Month this year is African Americans and Labor. | | |
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Last week’s challenge: Olivia Hooker was...
- The first African American woman to enter the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The first African American woman elected Mayor of Topeka, Kansas.
- The first African American woman to earn the rank of Full Professor (Psychology) at the University of Alabama.
- A survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre that decimated Black Wall Street in the city’s Greenwood District.
- An outspoken Black educator opposed to the Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education decision of the Supreme Court.
- Selected by President Barack Obama as the U.S. Ambassador to Haiti.
The correct answers are 1 and 4. Hooker lived in Tulsa when the Greenwood District, also known as Black Wall Street, was destroyed by Ku Klux Klan members. Learn more.
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This week’s challenge: Last week featured a person few of us have heard of but who should be more widely known. This week we feature George Washington Carver, a person more widely known; however, there is still much to learn. Select all correct responses. George Washington Carver was...
- Born into slavery in Missouri in 1864.
- Became the first Black student at Iowa State University in 1891.
- While teaching at Tuskegee Institute, designed a mobile classroom to take education to farmers in isolated areas.
- Created and distributed many recipes using alternative crops to promote better nutrition.
- Was a strong believer in Christianity who led Bible classes at Tuskegee.
- Was admired by Henry Ford, who provided financial support for Carver’s research.
Bonus question. Select the correct response. In 1941 Time magazine labeled Carver
- A Black Albert Einstein.
- A Black Thomas Jefferson.
- A Black Leonardo da Vinci.
- A Black Galileo.
Check next week’s Ministry Memo for the answer and a new challenge!
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Are you a young adult longing to be part of a Christian community? To deepen your prayer life? To serve the poor, the hungry, the marginalized? If you answered yes, consider applying for a Young Adult Residency at The Benedictine Way! Residents live on The Benedictine Way campus in North Omaha, pray at Incarnation Monastery, serve in their urban gardens and food pantry, and live in Christian community. Young adults age 18+ may apply. Housing, food, utilities, and a stipend are provided. Learn more and apply. | |
The Benedictine Way invites you to join us in praying the Daily Office. We keep four public prayer hours, Lauds, Mid-day Prayer (Centering Prayer), Vespers, and Compline, and are open to the public 6 days a week. Incarnation Monastery is located at 3020 Belvedere Blvd., Omaha. You can also join us online for a Centering Prayer Sit through the new Contemplative Underground website. | |
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Tuesday through Saturday
8-9am CT: Lauds & Holy Eucharist
12:10-12:45pm CT: Centering Prayer
5:30-6pm CT: Vespers
7-7:15pm CT: Compline
Sunday
5-6pm CT: Adoration & Vespers
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Tuesday Vespers Livestream
5:30pm CT on YouTube
Contemplative Underground
Centering Prayer Sit Schedule
Please Note
There are no public services on Monday
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It’s that time again to share Lenten resources for individual or group study. This year EfM Coordinator Sandra Squires recommends:
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Living Compass - An inexpensive devotional that may be purchased in paper or digitally for a nominal cost, or downloaded as a PDF for free.
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The Way of Julian of Norwich - A book for those who love Julian of Norwich and wish to spend a little time with her this Lent. Available in Kindle or paperback.
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Still Standing: A Lent course based on the Elton John movie Rocketman - This choice is a fun approach that I assure you will enjoy. Rachel Mann is an English priest known for linking scripture to popular culture. Available in Kindle or paperback.
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The Disciple's Way - And finally, from Forward Movement, "The Disciple’s Way issues a stirring call to individuals and the wider church to practice seven steps of discipleship: turn, follow, learn, pray, serve, worship, and share. In this season of Lent, embrace the seven steps with encouragement from the original publication and daily meditations written by current leaders of the church. As the first Disciple’s Way promised, this journey is high adventure, requiring time, effort, pluck, and money. Following Jesus is not easy, but it is The Way.” Available in Kindle or print.
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Register for EfM: EfM is a life-changing experience. If you need more information about EfM and where to find a group, contact Sandra Squires. | | |
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From Episcopal Migration Ministries
Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) has issued a call to action to speak out in support of our refugee and immigrant neighbors. This webpage includes more information, ideas for how you can take action, and resources for immigrant families. You may also read the letter from the Presiding Bishop and Episcopal Church leaders. Donate to EMM here.
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UTO Spring Ingathering
Please consider having a Spring Ingathering for United Thank Offering (UTO) around Lent this year. If any parish is in need of materials, please contact me (Barbara Hall) at warnbarb18303@hotmail.com and I will send them to you. Thank you for considering this opportunity to support projects here at home and around the world.
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Monuments & Roads Podcast
The Our Monuments & Roads is a podcast of the Racial Reconciliation ministry of DioNeb, sharing stories from our community's work with Sacred Ground, the Monuments and Roads Pilgrimage, and more. Hosted by the Rev. Ben Varnum, the conversations on this podcast explore experiences in formation, reflection, and work in our communities.
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From Barb Hall
DioNeb UTO Coordinator
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I recently received the 2024 numbers for the Diocese of Nebraska from the National United Thank Offering, (UTO), and I believe they are awesome. In 2023, ten parishes participated in UTO, and in 2024 the number increased to eighteen and my heart is full of gratitude. Thank you Nebraska.
I am, however, sad to report that I must resign as UTO Coordinator for the Diocese of Nebraska due to health reasons. I have enjoyed representing Nebraska, and I am grateful for the opportunity.
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UTO’s focus is to promote gratitude and support innovative projects that address needs around the world. UTO programs emphasize the act of giving thanks for blessings received by encouraging individuals to make offerings based on their gratitude.
The UTO Coordinator is primarily responsible for promoting and managing the UTO program within the diocese. The volunteer position involves tasks like educating parishioners about UTO, assist with Ingatherings, facilitate writing grants, and communicate with parishes throughout the diocese.
I encourage anyone who is interested to contact me, and I will stay on until a replacement is found. Also, if any parish needs assistance or materials for a Lenten ingathering please contact me at the email address below.
This is such a wonderful ministry.
Grateful,
Barbara Hall - warnbarb18303fl@hotmail.com
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Have a story about a ministry in DioNeb that you'd like to share?
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Prayer Requests
* For the Diocese and people of South Sudan
* For the Diocese and people of the Dominican Republic
* For the people of Haiti
* For all refugees
* For all victims of violence
* For our nation
* For our state of Nebraska
* For the victims of natural disasters around the world
* For the mission of The Episcopal Church
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Pray for Parishes in Transition
* Church of the Holy Spirit, Bellevue
* All Saints, Omaha
* St. Alban’s, McCook
* St. Luke’s, Kearney
* Holy Apostles’, Mitchell
* Christ Church, Sidney
* Grace Church, Chadron
* St. Hilda's, Kimball
* St. Mary's Holly, Rushville
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February 23, 2025
The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
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