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In this edition of ENews:
- Paul Mallatt and Mark Dibelka Ordained to Diaconate
- Celebration of New Ministry for The Rev. John Heidel
- The Rev. Katherine Frederick begins curacy at Grace, Fairfield
- Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15
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Paul Mallatt and Mark Dibelka Ordained to Diaconate | |
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Last Saturday, January 6 – the Feast of the Epiphany – clergy, friends and family gathered in person and online from around the world to witness the Diaconal Ordinations of Paul Mallatt and Mark Dibelka. Bishop Megan officiated, and the Rev. Phina Borgeson preached a touching homily (her first time preaching at Trinity Cathedral in 51 years).
It was a moving service, followed by a beautiful reception. Many thanks to the staff and clergy of Trinity Cathedral for hosting the Ordinations. Congratulations to the Rev. Paul Mallatt, and the Rev. Mark Dibelka, newest deacons of the Diocese!
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Celebration of New Ministry for The Rev. John Heidel | |
Among those celebrating John Heidel's new ministry are (left to right): Ben Smith, Kathleen Cocuzza, Wanda Cook, music director, The Rev. John W. Heidel, Bishop Megan Traquair, The Rev. Beth Gaines (deacon at St. Paul’s, Benecia), Emma Green, senior warden, Anne Stoltz, junior warden | |
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Last Saturday, the congregation of Epiphany, Vacaville celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany – and the ministry of the Rev. John Heidel – Priest in Charge. In addition to the worship led by Bishop Megan, children from the parish presented an Epiphany pageant.
Congratulations to the Rev. Heidel on his new ministry, and to the congregation of Epiphany for their warm welcome and celebration.
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The Rev. Katherine Frederick begins her two-year curacy at Grace, Fairfield | |
On January 1, The Rev. Katherine Frederick began a two-year curacy at Grace, Fairfield. Rev. Katherine was ordained as priest at Trinity Cathedral on July 29, 2023. As a Curate, Rev. Katherine will gain experience in parish leadership, working with Grace's Rector, the Rev. Karen Freeman. Both Rev. Katherine and Rev. Karen are excited to share their gifts and learn from each other! | |
The Rev. Mack Olson visits St. Paul’s, Oroville | |
Ron Olson, Senior Warden; Rev. Mack Olson; Fr. Bill Ronatani, Priest-in-Charge; Judy Capizzi, Lay Preacher and Eucharist Minister | |
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On Sunday, January 7, the Rev. Mack Olson – Diocesan Missioner for Church Life – visited with the clergy and members of St. Paul's Oroville to worship and lead a Mutual Ministry Review. Following worship, all enjoyed a beautiful reception. Many thanks to the folks at St. Paul's for their warm welcome and hospitality.
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The Fearless Faith Revival is just over four months away! Here are Revival resources we want you to know about:
Revival Participation Survey. We'd like as many people as possible to take this brief survey to help us in planning the Revival. Survey Link: https://form.jotform.com/233206969933163
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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Upcoming Events around the Diocese | |
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Special Annual Event for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | St. John's Lutheran Church, Sacramento
You are invited to attend a Special Annual Event on Tuesday, January 23 during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Sponsored by the North State Ecumenical Conference (NSEC), which was established in 1968 and is comprised of Christian faiths in the Greater Sacramento Area. The event will consist of the following key segments:
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Panel Discussion - Several Christian faith leaders will address the topic of: How does our faith impact public policy?
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Dinner –There is a charge for dinner – RSVP is required.
7:00 pm– 8:00 pm | Worship Prayer Service
Read more
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Mostly Third Sunday Concert | St. Paul's, Healdsburg
Eric Choate, San Francisco Conservatory of Music professor of choral and organ music, is the guest artist Sunday, January 21, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church's "Mostly Third Sunday" concert, which begins at 5 p.m. Admission is free, while donations to the church's building fund are gratefully accepted.
Choate's program includes
- Bach's Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland BWV 659
- Pièce d'Orgue, BWV 572
- Byron Adams's Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen
- And much more!
Read More
For more information,
call (707) 433-2107 or visit the church website, www.stpauls-healdsburg.org.
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music professor of choral and organ music Eric Choate conducts in Ypres, Belgium. Choate performs a free concert of pipe-organ classics on Sunday, Jan. 21, in Healdsburg.
Photo Credit: Bill Hocker
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Thirty-sixth Annual Diocesan Choir Festival | Trinity Cathedral
Saturday, January 27 | Open to all choral singers
Our guest conductor is Mr. Nigel Groome,
Director of Music at St. Matthew's/Westminster, London, England
Register
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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
Free event, Donations Accepted!
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Episcopal Foundation of Northern California | |
Programs and ministries in our diocese need YOUR support! | |
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Featured Dreams from the 2023 Bishop's Book of Dreams:
Food Program | St. Andrew's, Corning (Goal: $5,000)
St. Andrew's in Corning needs your support! With so many families having to rely on food banks to feed their families, St. Andrew's would like to help provide meats and poultry to families, as food banks typically provide canned & dry goods. Appeal funds will help to purchase meat or chicken for at least 12-30 families per month. Even a 10 lb. log of hamburger or two chickens could help a family feed themselves for at least 2-3 meals in a week. Knowing the community has an additional food source would bless those in need, and it would give the community a sense that St. Andrew's is truly an "open table" for the community. Read more...
Neighborhood Wellness Foundation | St. John's, Roseville
(Goal: $5,000)
St. John's in Roseville, CA has partnered with the Neighborhood Wellness Foundation, an organization navigating and disrupting inter-generational trauma in Del Paso Heights and its surrounding communities. Appeal funds will be used for the daily needs of the students. Comprehensive services offered include primary care, mental and behavioral health, substance-abuse services, dental, reproductive health, professional development opportunities, and prevention-focused health education for the full student body (2000+ students). Basic living necessities such as nutritional snacks, laundry soap, personal hygiene items, school supplies etc... are some of the items that would be provided. Read more...
Nurturing Farming Needs | St. John's, Chico (Goal: $5,000)
This program has engaged the community through the efforts of collaboration with the Jesus Center, allowing for St. John's Outreach Program to grow into the very heart of Chico's community. The farm plays a vital role in the use of the land at St. John’s and sharing in the fruits of the earth to those in need. It is an outlet to those seeking assistance and allows the opportunity to give back through job training and placement. Funds raised would be used for the purchase of 20 mixed citrus trees which would include lemon, lime, mandarins, and grapefruit. It would also include planting, irrigation lines, and soil amendment. Additionally, it would allow for the planting of a new winter garden in the farm's garden boxes, as well as plan for flowers in the spring that would be used to help support the Jesus Center Flower Market, which sells flowers on behalf of the Women's Group at the Jesus Center. The additional irrigation lines would support this new venture with the raised beds. Read more...
Will you support these dreams?
Giving in honor of, or remembrance of someone you love this holiday season 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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Commission for Intercultural Ministries | |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 15, 2024 | |
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Martin Luther King Jr was a Baptist minister and civil rights leader. He identified social ills, including racism, in the United States, and how hurtful they were to so very many. He declared a dream for our country–"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." His message was a message of love, to care for the common good, for non-violence. He advocated for public policy that increased the rights of African Americans and others (Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965). And he was assassinated in 1968.
Martin Luther King, Jr. described the “Beloved Community” as a society where “caring and compassion drive political policies that support the worldwide elimination of poverty and hunger, and all forms of bigotry and violence. At its core, the “Beloved Community” is an engine of reconciliation.” (Source: The KingCenter.org)
With Dr. King’s leadership and the support of so many others at that time and since then, our country has made great progress toward justice and equality. Even so, there is still much to be done.
In the Episcopal Church, we are guided by the vision of Becoming Beloved Community, our church’s long-term commitment to racial justice, healing and reconciliation. We’re all on a lifelong journey toward God’s dream, taking intentional and faithful steps as if moving through a labyrinth.
WALK THE BECOMING BELOVED COMMUNITY LABYRINTH
We organize our ministries around the four quadrants of the Becoming Beloved Community (BBC) labyrinth. Each of these four commitments is necessary to dismantle and heal White supremacy within us, our churches, our communities and society at large.
● Truth-telling: Telling the Truth about Our Churches and Race
● Proclamation: Proclaiming the Dream of Beloved Community
● Formation: Practicing Jesus’ Way of Healing Love
● Justice: Repairing the Breach in Society and Institutions
(Source: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/racial-reconciliation/)
As followers of Jesus, we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves and to strive for justice and peace. (Episcopal Baptismal Covenant)
On the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, we are invited to recommit to the journey of the labyrinth, to build the Beloved Community.
For more information about the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California efforts to build the Beloved Community, please reach out to norcalcim@gmail.com.
Miriam Casey
Co-chair, Commission for Intercultural Ministries
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The Racial Justice Audit Webinar
Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 5:00pm, held via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82093026521?pwd=RDFZcjNTS0k1QnB1WlhFaUFHekcrZz09)
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.
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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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Making Disciples, Raising Up Saints & Transforming Communities for Christ
www.norcalepiscopal.org
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