Date: Thursday, January 6

Time: 12 p.m. Eastern

Where: Online

This Epiphany, we will proclaim that we recognize Christ alive and moving wherever people are looking, acting, and loving like Jesus. Bishop Curry will invite Episcopalians to commit afresh to becoming vibrant, loving, healing, truth-telling embodiments of Jesus and his light—in our communities and in our nation.

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry also will offer a videotaped address to the nation later that day.

This year, we celebrate this season and the worldwide community to which we as Episcopalians belong—the Anglican Communion. 2022 is an especially good time to celebrate our connections to the Communion, as we celebrate 100 years of the Good Friday Offering, 20 years of the Young Adult Service Corps, General Convention, and the Lambeth Conference. We hope you will join us in celebrating and rejoicing with our siblings in Christ around the world.

The Office of Global Partnerships of The Episcopal Church invites individuals, small groups, congregations, and dioceses to use this video series throughout the season of Epiphany to draw closer to each other and our Lord. Our weekly videos include a “lectio divina”-style study on the Gospel passage for each Sunday, read by Episcopalians and Anglican Communion partners from around the world. You will hear the passage read at least twice and a short reflection offered by the partners. Then, you will be invited to do your own reflection individually or as a group.

Date: Wednesday, January 19, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame

Join members of the Notre Dame and greater South Bend community as we gather to celebrate what it means to be children of God. Bishop Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church and one of the most prominent African American clergymen in the country, will be presiding. Bishop Curry will be joined by local clergy from the South Bend community to pray for unity and celebrate our diverse expressions of faith. We invite members of the Notre Dame and South Bend communities from all faith backgrounds to take part in this celebration.

This event is offered as part of Notre Dame's Walk the Walk Week in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr..

The University of Notre Dame would like to have an idea of how many laity from our diocese would like to attend this event. Please do so by clicking this link and completing the Google Form. Please note that indicating your desire to attend is not a seat reservation. Seating will be first-come, first-served the night of the service.

The Rev. Canon Michelle Walker will be taking the second part of her sabbatical (plus one week of vacation) from January 16-February 19, 2022. Please do your best to reach out to her prior to January 14 with any needs for this second sabbatical period. If you need something in her absence, please reach out to either Missioner Terri Bays or Missioner Christopher Hillak. Thank you!

Date: January 28-30

Where: Wawasee Episcopal Retreat Center

The Sr. High Ministry Winter Youth Retreat scheduled for January 28-30 has been postponed due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. The rescheduled dates are April 1-3. Please watch the diocesan website and enewsletter for updates.

Date: February 4, March 4, April 1, April 29

Where: Trinity Episcopal Church (Fort Wayne)

Cost: $200

Facilitator: Sister Nancy Brousseau, OP

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In his book What the Mystics Know: Seven Pathways to Your Deeper Self, Fr. Richard Rohr asks these questions:

Date: January 15-17

Where: Online

The Episcopal Church Office of Indigenous Ministries invites all Episcopalians to watch a livestream of Winter Talk 2022, an annual multiday conference that honors and highlights Indigenous and Native American traditions and contributions within the church. The event will be hosted for the first time by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin.

January’s Winter Talk follows discoveries earlier in 2021 of mass, unmarked children’s graves at Indigenous boarding schools in Canada. The Episcopal Church is investigating the scope and nature of Episcopal affiliation with Indigenous boarding schools from the 19th and 20th centuries. The Office of Indigenous Ministries hosted an Oct. 11 panel discussion with Indigenous Episcopalians titled “Native Voices: A Response to The Episcopal Church’s History with Indian Boarding Schools.”

“…We commit to the work of truth and reconciliation with Indigenous communities in our church,” reads a statement issued in July by church leadership. “We pledge to spend time with our Indigenous siblings, listening to their stories and history, and seeking their wisdom about how we can together come to terms with this part of our history.”

Winter Talk will be livestreamed on The Episcopal Church Facebook page and other locations.

Date: January 8

Time: 10/9 a.m. (EDT/CDT)

Where: Potato Creek State Park

Facilitator: The Very Rev. Brian Grantz

For our first walk of the new year, we'll meet at the Porter-Rea Cemetery parking lot and head down Trail 4 and part of Trail 2 to make an easy-side-of-moderate 3.5 mile loop. Hot beverages will be served afterwards. RSVP appreciated, but not required.

Applications Due: January 21, 2022

The United Thank Offering (UTO) Board is pleased to announce the availability of their 2022 UTO Annual Grants. These grants are awarded for projects in The Episcopal Church and throughout the Anglican Communion, each year with a different focus. Applications are due via email to the Diocesan office by January 21, 2022.

For 2022, the focus is Care of Creation: Turning love into action by caring for God’s creation to protect the most vulnerable — who will bear the largest burden of pollution and climate change — through justice, advocacy, environmental reparations, and the development of formational materials.

Application information and forms are available here. Please note: The application deadline is earlier this year due to General Convention and Executive Council schedules.

Date: January 11

Time: 3 p.m. (Eastern)

The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations (OGR) identifies opportunities for Episcopalians to participate in our democracy. Click this link to find an action alert that you are passionate about and send a message to your members of Congress.

Date: Thursdays

Time: 1-1:30 p.m. (ET)

Congress Weekly is a fast-paced, 30-minute conversation about the policies and legislation we are advocating for. They take place weekly on Thursdays from 1:00-1:30pm ET. Registration is required. If you already registered for one of the first six sessions, you MUST register again using this link.

See full description here.

Online nomination form is here.