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In this edition of ENews:
- St. Timothy's, Gridley holds First Seed-planting Party
- Celebration of New Ministry for The Rev. Zac Neubauer
- WCC Spanish Language Preaching Application Now Open
- Racial Justice Audit Webinar this Thursday, February 1
- Ash Wednesday & Lent Resources for 2024 Available Now
- Regional Discernment Group Training on Saturday, March 2
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St. Timothy's, Gridley holds First Seed-planting Party | |
St. Timothy's, Gridley hosted their inaugural seed-planting party, led by parishioners Grace and Kathy Mahannah. The event was attended by church members, community gardeners, neighbors and The Very Rev. Rick Laughman, Dean of Central Deanery. | |
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The Fearless Faith Revival is just over four months away!
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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Share a video testimony with the Revival Worship Planning Team | |
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As we prepare for our Revival, the Worship Planning team would like to hear where we are seeing love planted and hope harvested in our Diocese!
We are asking for short (2-3 minute) videos of how you have experienced God’s love and grace in daily life, in the church, or in serving others. We will review all the testimonies we receive for use at the Revival event or in other diocesan events and communications. Emails have gone out to the congregations with more details. Thank you!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us:
The Very Rev. Tammy Smith-Firestone revtammy@saintpetersredbluff.org or The Rev. Daniel London daniel.london@gmail.com
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Save the Date: Vestry Essentials
Saturday, March 16 | On Zoom | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Workshops will cover the following topics:
- What Every Vestry/Mission Committee Member Should Know
- Pastoral and Spiritual Leadership
- HR basics, Property, and Financial Matters
Click the link to register: https://form.jotform.com/240154966519160
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Solicitud del curso de predicación laica: cohorte de lengua española 2024
Las Diócesis Episcopales de El Camino Real, el Norte de California y San Diego están aceptando solicitudes para el grupo de lengua española de 2024 con el fin de preparar a las personas para solicitar una licencia de predicación laica. Buscamos estudiantes adultos de todas las edades y antecedentes educativos que participen activamente en el ministerio en sus congregaciones y demuestren dones en el liderazgo laico. Los participantes deben ser miembros de una congregación dentro de una de nuestras tres diócesis asociadas.
Las solicitudes deben presentarse antes del 15 de marzo de 2024.
Para obtener más información y aplicar haga clic aquí: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda8fHJcXVVTjoHPeuGr654NzbOAgTfAlPvm-hXxY6y1h-01Q/viewform
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Commission for Intercultural Ministries | |
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The Racial Justice Audit Webinar
Thursday, February 1 at 5:00 pm held via Zoom
All are encouraged to attend.
The Racial Justice Audit fulfills the requirements of the 2023 Diocesan Convention Resolution R3-2021
We will be discussing the results of the Year 1 audit, and how we will be moving forward into Year 2.
Please join us.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82093026521?pwd=RDFZcjNTS0k1QnB1WlhFaUFHekcrZz09
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Missioner for Church Life | |
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2024 Ash Wednesday & Lent Resources Available Now
Ash Wednesday will be here before you know it, so be sure to begin your planning for Lent! Our diocesan website now has a page with various resources for use as individuals, families, or congregations.
Visit our lent resources page for more information:
https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/site/lenten-resources/
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Resources for Black History Month | |
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Black History Month starts Thursday, February 1! The diocesan website now has a page with resources for use as individuals, families, or congregations.
Be sure to check the page frequently, as more resources will be added in the coming weeks.
www.norcalepiscopal.org/site/black-history-month/
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Diocesan Partners in Ministries of Health | |
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Living Compass 2024 Lenten Meditation Booklets
are ready to order!
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2024 Living Compass Lenten Study Booklets - Practicing Forgiveness with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength & Mind
Each year, tens of thousands of people across various denominations use our daily devotionals as preparation for the coming of Easter. Faith communities also use the devotionals for Lent programs, classes, small-group discussions, and retreats with the help of our FREE downloadable and printable Facilitator Guide. Below you will find multiple ways to engage these resources, either as an individual, or as a lay or clergy leader.
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Este devocionario tiene como propósito el ayudarte a conectarte con la Pasión, Muerte y Resurrección de Jesucristo. También te va a ayudar a tener una mejor relación con Dios, contigo mismo, con los demás y con el mundo. Estas reflexiones para la Cuaresma del 2024 pueden ser usadas por grupos o individuos con el objetivo de profundizar tu conocimiento acerca de los fundamentos de la fe cristiana y fortalecer el regalo de fe que profesamos.
To order free copies supported by the Diocesan Partners in Ministries of Health,
Contact: Susan Wahlstrom, Coordinator wahlstrom@volcano.net
Please provide your congregation name, how many books you want to order and a mailing address – we will take it from there.
Download as a FREE PDF file in English and Spanish
Learn more at www.livingcompass.org
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Upcoming Events around the Diocese | |
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Diocesan Lenten Civil Discourse Group
Thursdays, February 22 through March 21 | Zoom | 10:00 am
Back in November, Alan Yarborough from the Office of Government Relations came to our Diocese and led an evening workshop on how to have difficult political conversations - civil discourse. Participants found the workshop so helpful that a group wanted to go deeper with the full Office of Government Relations 5 week online class on civil discourse.
We would like to invite everyone in the Diocese to join us this Lent and this Election Year in reflecting on how we can listen to differing political opinions with grace and compassion. And how we can speak about our own values with truth and love.
Contact Rev. Alex Leach, Director of Formation at Trinity Cathedral, to sign up for this class.
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Brian McClaren's A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the Faith Book Study
Tuesdays starting January 30 |Trinity Cathedral or Zoom
Tuesday Morning Group will begin reading Brian McClaren's, A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the Faith, on January 30th, 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
All are welcome.
If you are interesting in joining, please contact Susan Hotchkiss: susan_hotchkiss1@hotmail.com
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The Compass String Quartet Presents Valentine Concerts
Friday, February 9 | Pilgrim Congregational Church, Redding | 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 10 | St. John's Episcopal Church, Chico | 7:00 pm
Sunday, February 11 | St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Red Bluff | 3:00 pm
Read more and view the program.
Free event, Donations Accepted!
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Betty Kwan Chinn Book Signing and Chinese New Year Celebration
February 10 | Christ Church, Eureka | 4:00 pm
Betty Kwan Chinn will be signing copies of her book, The Gray Bird Sings. The book describes Betty’s journey from a tortured childhood, to her life of service to the poor, and the recognition she has received along the way. An interview between author Karen M. Price, Pastor Dan Price and Betty will be followed by audience Q & A, and a solo by David Powell.
Book study of The Gray Bird Sings will be offered at Christ Episcopal Church in February and March.
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Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Supper, and Raffle!
February 13 | St. Luke's, Galt | 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
$12 for ages 12+
$8 for ages 5-12
Free for ages under 5
For more information: facebook.com/stlukesgalt
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Trinity Cathedral’s Sobriety Support Ministry Offers Spirituality and the Twelve Steps Zoom Book Group
February 22 - May 23 | Trinity Cathedral | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Kenny Pierce and the Rev. Anne Dryden McKeever of Trinity Cathedral’s Sobriety Support Ministry will facilitate a thirteen-week discussion group of Richard Rohr’s book, Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps, meeting Thursday evenings via Zoom, 7:00 pm -8:30 pm, from February 22 through May 23, except for March 28, Maundy Thursday.
Read more
To register for the group and to receive your free books and the Zoom link, please email your postal address to the Rev. Anne Dryden McKeever at amckeever@wavecable.com.
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When was the last time someone stopped everything to listened to you? They put down their phones, turned off the T.V., turned their bodies towards you, and listened intently to you? Listening is world altering gift. If you have the gift of listening I am asking you to join a Regional Discernment Group (RDG). We especially need people in the Russian River Deanery and Capital Deanery to join RDGs. We need people who are willing to listen and discern people’s calling. Deep listening acts as a mirror to help people see themselves and one of the greatest gifts you can give.
Please sign up here for the training on March 2nd.
Please contact The Rev. Anny Genato, pastoranny@staugustineepiscopal.com, if you have any questions.
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Episcopal Foundation of Northern California | |
Programs and ministries in our diocese need YOUR support! | |
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ONE DAY LEFT TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! | |
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Archdeacons Fund for Education
(Goal: $5,000) Give | Read More
Camp Living Waters
(Goal: $1,200) Give | Read More
Community Garden
St. George's, Carmichael
(Goal: $6,000) Give | Read More
Community Meals
Epiphany, Vacaville
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Conversations in Hope
St. Paul's, Sacramento
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Episcopal Community Services
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Episcopal Foundation of
Northern California
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FaithWorks Community Coalition
(Goal: $10,000) Give | Read More
Food Program
St. Andrew's, Corning
(Goal: $5,000) Give | Read More
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Honduras Companion Diocese
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Midwives on Missions of Service
Sierra Leone
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Latino Ministry
Napa Valley
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Neighborhood Wellness Foundation
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Nurturing Farming Needs
St. John's, Chico
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Project (Re)Start Disaster Bins
St. John's, Chico
(Goal: $4,000) Give | Read More
Rooftop Repairs | St. Francis
Fallen Leaf Lake
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West Coast Collaborative Episcopal School for Ministry
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The Center at St. Matthew's
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Will YOU support this year's dreams?
Giving in honor of, or remembrance of someone you love 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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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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