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Becoming Beloved Community Commission |
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Gathering on Sacred Ground: Recording and Resources
We are so grateful to all the participants and facilitators who shared their Sacred Ground stories, grateful for the poetry and the song, and grateful to the Presiding Bishop for blessing us and calling us forward. We are also deeply moved by how many of you registered: 4121! – and that approximately 3200 of you attended or watched the simultaneous livestream on YouTube (many more since). We are indeed living members of the Jesus Movement!
The program leaflet is here, including the Litany of Repentance and prayers for racial justice, with sources listed (find more on the Religious Resources page of the Sacred Ground webpages). The Sacred Ground Is… poem created by the Trinity Church Santa Barbara circle is here.
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EDNIN Youth Summer Camp
Dates: June 13-19, 2021
Location: Camp Alexander Mack (Milford, Ind.)
Cost: $470
The 2021 fee for the week at Diocesan Youth Summer Camp is $470 per child ($30 discount for siblings). There is a required $50 deposit for each camper registered. This fee is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable after May 15. This year we are asking that all balances be paid no later than June 1. This is to cut down on the amount of items we are collecting at registration and to simplify the drive-thru process. You can pay this balance via PayPal or by sending in a check. The check must be received in the EDNIN office no later than June 1. Balance reminders and links to pay via PayPal will be sent out near the end of May. If you are in need of assistance with camp fees we ask that you first contact your parish priest or administrator to request help with funds. After contacting your parish, you may request assistance from the Diocese by emailing the missioners for camping ministries.
We are taking all precautions possible to ensure the safety of your child. Click the link to view the protocols or watch the recording of the Town Hall for Parents of Campers.
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Sr. High Mission Week
Dates: July 4-10, 2021
Location: Camp Alexander Mack (Milford, Ind.)
Cost: $350
Don't forget to register your high school aged youth for Sr. High Mission Week. Our week will be spent at Camp Alexander Mack July 4 - 10 giving back to their community. We know that in giving back, we are giving to others what God has given to us. Along with volunteering on the grounds, we will also get to experience the new high ropes course, rock wall, and zip line among other exciting activities. If your teen has completed 9th - 12th grade they can register online using the button below.
This will be the seventh summer of mission and being able to serve the Camp Mack community will be an honor and a blessing. We will be housed in Mission Village. Like the Episcopal Youth Camp, we will have COVID-19 protocols in place to follow, making our mission week a safe and successful week. We have been working with Camp Mack for several months to come up with a list of projects for us to complete as well as planned activities for us to have for our evenings.
We will have two adult staff members per cabin. If you are interested in being an adult staff member for Sr. High Mission Week or have any questions, please contact Canon Carol Bianchini by email or call (574) 551-3087.
**Please note: any medications must be in the original containers.
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EDNIN Grant Opportunities |
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Commission on Ministry Continuing Education Grants
Applications Due: May 31
Looking to attend a conference in order to start or enhance a ministry at your faith community? Maybe you want to grow in your own spiritual journey by participating in a program like Education for Ministry. The Continuing Education Grant through the Commission on Ministry is here to help you. Learn more here.
Applications are open to clergy or parishioners at least 18 years of age who regularly attend a faith community within the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana. Grant awards of a maximum of $1,000 are awarded annually by June 30 and may be used for continuing education to enhance your ministry.
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Social Outreach Grants
Applications Due: May 31
Note: Thank you to The Rev. Clay Berkley for agreeing to be the new chairperson of the Diocesan Social Outreach Committee!
On behalf of the Social Outreach Committee of the Diocese of Northern Indiana, I wanted to alert the social outreach teams in our faith communities that the deadline of May 31 for submitting your requests for grants for the coming year is fast approaching. If you have not already done so, please consider applying. Please email your completed form to Missioner Michelle Walker. Decisions on grant awards will be made in early June.
Through social outreach, we the Church live out our mission to represent Christ, to bear witness to him, and to carry on his work of reconciliation in the world (BCP p. 855). By connecting to our communities and meeting our neighbors where they live, we spread the Good news of God’s love to them and even invite them to take a share in the same ministries. Our outward focus is essential to the life of the Church. I leave you with a poem by George MacDonald.
Better to sit at the waters’ birth,
Than a sea of waves to win;
To live in the love that floweth forth,
Than the love that cometh in.
Be thy heart a well of love, my child,
Flowing, and free, and sure;
For a cistern of love, though undefiled,
Keeps not the spirit pure.
-submitted by The Rev. Clay Berkley
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Rescheduled*: Composting 101 Workshop with Master Gardener Jo Cimoch
Date: May 16
Time: 1:30 (EDT)/12:30 p.m. (CDT)
Where: Zoom
The EDNIN Creation Care Commission and the Cathedral of Saint James are excited to welcome Master Gardener Jo Cimoch to give a Zoom workshop on composting on May 16, at 1:30 pm (EDT). Jo has been composting for years and will be a tremendous asset to those looking to learn how to make better use of what some of us may have thought to be 'waste' over the past decades. Join us to learn how your table scraps can be both a valuable addition to your garden and a great way to reduce waste and pollution.
Two composting kits will be given away during this Zoom workshop!
*Due to illness, this event was rescheduled from May 2 to May 16.
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Spring Prayer Walk
Date: May 8
Time: 10/9 a.m. (EDT/CDT)
Where: Chain O' Lakes State Park
Come to Chain O' Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana for our Holy Hikes: Northern Indiana Spring Prayer Walk on Saturday, May 8. We’ll gather at the Nature Center/Concession parking lot at 10 a.m. EDT to walk trails 5 and 7, an easy three mile loop. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Pre-registration is not necessary, but if you wish to email Dean Brian Grantz to let him know to look for you, that is very helpful. In case of inclement weather, watch the Holy Hikes Facebook page for cancellation notices. In any event, always use your discretion about travel on the day of the event. All ages are welcome.
Please wear a mask and practice physical distancing.
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EDNIN Creation Care on Facebook
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Faithful Stewards Commission |
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Giving Is Worship: Stewardship Ministry Workshop Resources
Thank you to all that participated in the Giving in Worship workshop. It was a great evening with a presentation by Carrie Wilson, stewardship chair at Holy Family (Angola) on how to make the most of the TENS resources. We were also privileged to have the executive director of TENS, Davey Gerhard, deliver our keynote for the evening. A recording of the workshop and links to the slide decks presented are linked below for those that were unable to attend the workshop and those that attended but want to review the content.
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Episcopal Public Policy Network |
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Action Alerts
The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations (OGR) identifies opportunities for Episcopalians to participate in our democracy. If there is a topic below that you are passionate about, please click the link and send a message to your members of Congress.
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Urge your Sentators to support the Pro Act - The right to organize is a foundational element of a liberal economy, and labor unions have been essential to the development of the U.S. economy and the American middle class. For many decades union membership rates have plummeted, with a corresponding increase in income inequality and stagnation in real wage growth.
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Support Just Climate Infrastructure and Energy Legislation - As Episcopalians, we are especially concerned about communities on the front lines of climate change. Both sudden natural disasters and slow-onset impacts caused by climate change disproportionately affect some groups, including women, children, elders, rural residents, people with disabilities, and people who are economically marginalized. Legislation in areas such as infrastructure and energy should have a climate justice framework and an explicit emphasis on equity.
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Support Refugee Resettlement - Last week Refugee Council USA’s Virtual Advocacy Days convened refugee organizations and advocates from across the country – including members of The Episcopal Church – to meet with Democratic and Republican lawmakers to advocate for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. Join these advocates and take action now to support refugee resettlement!
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Tell Congress to Lift the U.S. Embargo on Cuba - The Episcopal Church has long called for both a restoration of diplomatic relations and an end to the United States embargo against Cuba, particularly provisions that hamper the mission of the Church in Cuba. The historically bipartisan United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2021 would lift this embargo to allow for normal trade relations with the island nation. We ask that you join us in asking your Senators to support this legislation.
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Support the Arctic Refuge Protection Act - For decades, The Episcopal Church has supported our members from the Gwich’in tribe who have called the lands within the Refuge home for 20,000 years. The Gwich’in have ancestral, cultural, and spiritual ties with Porcupine caribou herd and have long relied on them for sustenance. Fossil fuel extraction would disturb the caribou calving grounds and severely disrupt the livelihoods of the Gwich’in.
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Congress Weekly
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.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations
Anyone age 16 and older may now schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. Click here to register or call 211 (866-211-9966) if you do not have access to a computer or need assistance. Walk-in appointments are also accepted at most vaccination sites.
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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Learn more here.
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Executive Council approves grants up to $40,000 for...
The Episcopal Church's Executive Council, meeting online April 16, approved a resolution allocating up to $40,000 in pandemic relief for each diocese that requests it - no formal application necessary, no strings attached. ...
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If you have not previously visited EDNIN Virtual Worship on Facebook, please do so and join us live throughout the day as you are available or go back when you have free time to watch the recorded videos. |
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Ordination of The Rev. Dr. Kirsten L. Guidero
Congratulations to our newest priest, the Rev. Dr. Kirsten Guidero! Kirsten was ordained to the priesthood on April 17, 2021 at the Cathedral of Saint James in South Bend. She is assisting at Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Marion.
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Installation of The Rev. Canon Michelle Walker
Date: May 6
Time: 6 p.m. (CDT)
Where: St. Paul's Episcopal Church (LaPorte)
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Installation of The Rev. Michael Roeske
Date: May 19
Time: 7 p.m. (EDT)
Where: St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Fort Wayne)
Join Bishop Doug Sparks the people of St. Alban's as they officially welcome The Rev. Michael Roeske as their priest-in-charge. You can participate online at the St. Alban's YouTube page.
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Preaching Jesus with Courageous Authenticity
Date: June 7-11
Where: Zoom
This timely five-day EPF preaching conference will address preaching the truth of the gospel from your true self in a way that opens the hearts of the people in your pews to receive it.
The intensive five-day program will require a commitment to being present, engaged, and vulnerable in our affinity preaching groups, the primary workspace. You will learn to go deeper into the realm of preaching prophetically and from the heart, while maintaining theological and intellectual integrity.
The conference schedule will provide ample time between sessions to decompress, answer emails and attend to your daily commitments. Conference highlights include a plenary talk by Stephanie Spellers, Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Evangelism and Reconciliation, round-table discussions with noted preachers and theologians, and daily worship.
Click here for schedule, speakers, and registration.
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Province V News and Events |
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Amanda Skofstad named public affairs officer for The...
Amanda Skofstad of South Bend, Ind., has been named public affairs officer for The Episcopal Church. In this role, she will serve as a member of the Presiding Bishop's staff. "Amanda brings an exciting...
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Indiana Episcopalians open state's first LGBTQ youth shelter
Even before the ribbon was cut to officially open Trinity Haven, Indiana's first residential facility for LGBTQ youth and young adults who are at risk of homelessness, two people were living in the house.
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Q&A: The Rev. Nurya Love Parish on food, faith,...
Start talking with Episcopalians about food and faith or reading about new ways to worship, and the Rev. Nurya Love Parish's name is likely to come up. She's written the book " Resurrection Matters" and been interviewed by ...
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Missouri Bishop Deon Johnson speaks out against bill to...
The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, bishop of the Diocese of Missouri, joined other religious leaders in the St. Louis area in denouncing a bill in the state legislature that would allow people to carry concealed guns into places...
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Chicago Bishop-elect Paula Clark's consecration...
Chicago Bishop-elect Paula Clark's consecration rescheduled for June 12. The Standing Committee and Bishop-elect Paula Clark, in consultation with the Presiding Bishop's Office, have rescheduled the bishop-elect's ordination,...
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Province V Leadership Coaching Project
Why bother with coaching?
- Because we believe that God has a big dream for the church's role in the world.
- Because you are creative, resourceful, and whole and can move into the future with confidence.
- Because the people of God want to hear a message of hope.
Province V launched this project to support leaders across our province. We want to help people unlock possibility in their lives and ministries.
A new introductory video
Take a look at this video to learn some of the benefits of coaching!
But what does coaching really LOOK like?
Coaches are available to all people, lay and ordained, as they navigate their roles and ministries. Coaching is a dialogue between a coach and client, group, or team with the intention of finding creative ways to solve challenging problems or improve team performance on key initiatives. The coach's role is to draw out expertise through inquiry, curiosity and challenges so that clients can stretch into their best selves.
Types of coaching
- Individual Coaching - you and a coach meet 1-1 to focus on your goals and agenda
- Group Coaching - a group of people (connected or not) gather to share the coaching time with one another, learning by being coached or by hearing someone else get coached. (This might be a few clergy people or lay leaders.)
- Team Coaching - a team of people who want to be more effective together. (This might be a Vestry or a committee.)
Coaches are available for any of the work above and they will coach ALL leaders – both clergy and lay. All of them will offer an introductory session to see if you're a good fit. Find out more and explore coaching with a trained leadership coach!
Note: If you work in a rural area, you might qualify for free coaching.
You can also contact Heather if you desire coaching. Scholarships may be available.
Applications now being accepted for Coach Training Cohort #3
Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 4 - June 24, 2021, 9 am - 12 noon ET
For information on LCP Coach training or to discuss Coaching by one of the LCP Trained Coaches, visit this website or contact Province V Coordinator Heather Barta at provincevcoordinator@gmail.com or (989) 413-3229.
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News from the Episcopal Church |
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Episcopal Church statement on new refugee cap
Today President Biden followed through on his promise to raise the Fiscal Year 2021 refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500. The Episcopal Church commends President Biden for recognizing the United...
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Western New York church partners with farmers market for ...
St. Luke's Church in Jamestown, New York, is not just trying to change the way the city eats, it's trying to change the way it thinks about food. Led by its rector, the Rev.
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In Minnesota service, Presiding Bishop calls verdicts in ...
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry preached an impassioned and at times personal sermon during an April 20 virtual Compline service organized by the Episcopal Church in Minnesota and held hours after a jury convicted a former...
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Meet the Episcopal priest moonlighting as a Mars rover...
When Episcopal News Service recently spoke to the Rev. Pamela Conrad, rector of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Glen Burnie, Maryland, she was exhausted - but not only from the liturgical marathon of Holy Week or the weary ...
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Ruth Woodliff-Stanley elected 15th bishop of South Carolina
The Rev. Ruth M. Woodliff-Stanley was May 1 to be the 15th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina during a Special Meeting of Convention held for the purposes of the election. Once consecrated in October,...
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Episcopal delegation gathers online for UN conference on ...
An Episcopal delegation is participating this month in the annual United Nations conference on Indigenous issues, and because the two-week conference is limited mostly to online meetings during the pandemic, this year's...
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Episcopal Church releases racial audit of leadership,...
The Episcopal Church publicly released a report on April 19 that assesses the racial makeup and perceptions of a broad sampling of the church's leadership and summarizes how race influences internal church culture.
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Episcopal priest goes viral for wearing the same dress...
For many who have worked from home during the pandemic, wearing the same clothes for more than a day has become a normal occurrence. But one Episcopal priest is doing it to the extreme, on purpose. In 2020, the Rev. Sarah...
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Commission urges removal of Sewanee theologian from...
Every year on Aug. 18, Episcopalians are invited to pray a collect that honors theologian William Porcher DuBose for his God-given "gifts of grace to understand the Scriptures and to teach the truth as it is in Christ Jesus."
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Centuries of Episcopal Church history on the move as...
Mark Duffy is director and canonical archivist of the Archives of The Episcopal Church. He leads a team that collects, catalogues and preserves the centuries of church history that are embedded in what Duffy assesses as...
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North Texas Episcopal parishes evicted by breakaway...
Six congregations in what is now known as the Episcopal Church in North Texas have until 11:59 p.m. on April 19 to vacate their buildings after being evicted by a breakaway group affiliated with the Anglican Church in...
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Baltimore church to auction historic silver to help...
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, founded in 1692, is the oldest church in Baltimore, Maryland. It owns an offering plate that is itself more valuable than any offering the congregation might collect on a typical Sunday. Made...
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Please email any events, articles, or notifications to be included in the next monthly enewsletter to Canon Christopher Hillak, Missioner for Digital Communications
by May 25. Thank you!
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The Episcopal Diocese
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