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In this edition of ENews:
- Bishop Megan Visits Good Shepherd, Susanville
- Center at St. Matthew's Leadership Committee Holds Planning Retreat
- The Cathedral Choir is off to England!
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Diocese EYE23 Delegation returns home - exhausted and energized
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St. John’s, Roseville to Host Sacred Ground Dialogue Circles Beginning August 2023
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Bishop Megan Visits Good Shepherd, Susanville | |
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Top: Clergy gather with the faithful congregation of Good Shepherd, Susanville
Middle: Left to right: The Rev. Patty Park, Deacon, Bishop Megan, Crucifer Carol Fontana,
The Rev. David Cohen, Priest-in-Charge
Bottom: Bishop Megan blesses the new windows in the sanctuary.
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On Sunday, July 9, Bishop Megan worshipped and visited with the clergy and parishioners of Good Shepherd, Susanville. Assisted by visiting Deacon, The Rev. Patty Park and Priest-in-Charge, The Rev. David Cohen, The Bishop Preached and celebrated Eucharist with the faithful members of Good Shepherd.
While there, Bishop Megan also blessed new windows recently installed in the church sanctuary and parish hall, thanks to a gift from a generous benefactor. Many thanks to the folks of Good Shepherd, Susanville for their warm welcome and hospitality.
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Center at St. Matthew's Leadership Committee Holds Planning Retreat | |
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Top: Center at St. Matthew's Leadership Committee Retreat
Bottom: The always-busy food pantry at the Center at St. Matthew's
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The leadership committee for the Center at St. Matthew’s (Sacramento) met on Saturday for a day-long retreat, exploring possibilities for the future, discussing issues of importance, and enjoying a tour of the grounds that included a detailed history.
Here are some astounding numbers from this can-do Diocesan ministry center:
1,000 | number of families (average size four) fed each week through River City Food Bank (that’s 4,000 people per week!)
300 | number of adults every weekday learning ESL through Highlands Community Charter School (a program of Feather River Community College). That’s 1,500 immigrants and refugees being equipped each week for their new life in the United States.
Maintaining the campus that makes these loving wonders possible takes money. Will you join us in supporting this good work?
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Center at St. Matthew’s leadership:
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Jim Schaal | Executive Director
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The Rev. Jim Richardson | Center Committee Chair
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Kevin Donohue | Committee Vice Chair
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Janet Lane | Secretary
- The Rev. Grant Bakewell
- The Rev. Babs Haggenjos
- Charles Mack
- Vicki McCartney
- Lis Padula
- The Rev. Cn. Julie Wakelee
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On Friday morning July 14, the Trinity Cathedral Choir will be on the way to England, for our week-long residency at Exeter Cathedral. This is the culmination of four years of planning (which included a cancelled trip in 2020). I am grateful to all of the members of our choir who have worked so hard to make this happen. The amount of music to learn for this residency has been daunting, and you can be proud of your choir as they represent our Cathedral and the Diocese of Northern California.
For complete information with details of music to be sung, check out the official online tour "program" here:
https://sierracanon.wordpress.com/2023/07/03/trinity-cathedral-choir-sacramento-california-england-choir-pilgrimage-2023/
The Sunday morning Eucharist on July 23rd will be live-streamed on the Exeter Cathedral YouTube channel, and can be viewed anytime on or after that date: https://youtube.com/@exetercathedral (click the heading which says “live” to view).
David Link | Canon Precentor & Director of Music
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral/The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California
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2023 Convention Registration Site Now Open | |
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Registration is now live for the 2023 Diocesan Convention, scheduled for Friday, November 3 – Saturday, November 4 at Faith Church in Cameron Park.
Information for Clergy and delegates is available at the convention website, including important dates, instructions for nominating candidates for the Board of Trustees and Standing Committee, and Proposing Resolutions.
Links to area hotels may be found on the site as well. Early registration fees apply until July 31. Don't delay!
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Registration for Best Skills, Best Churches Now Open!
This exciting Continuing Education program is designed to meet the professional needs of leaders of nonprofit and public organizations. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation.
For information on cost, graduation requirements, and policies, click here.
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Missioner for Church Life | |
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On July 4, we made our way to the University of Maryland in College Park for EYE23, the triennial gathering of Episcopal teens from all over the world. Our delegation, among the largest in attendance, consisted of 19 teens from across our diocese, and 4 chaperones.
The highlights of EYE23 include amazing worship each day, featuring the EYE band, “Charcuterie,” and rousing sermons given by the Rev. Nancy Frausto, director of Latinx Studies at Seminary of the Southwest, Julia Ayala Harris, President of the House of Deputies, and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, who told us about his cat named “Muffin”!
Our teens also participated in workshops each day, with the topics ranging from gun violence, suicide, and climate change to church governance, building community, and what it means to be an Episcopal Christian. If you know one of our teens (or chaperones) who went to EYE23, give them a few days to get some rest, then be sure to ask them all about it!
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Images and Reflections from EYE 23 | |
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EYE23 was truly eye opening. I met people I never would’ve met, worshiped in ways that I didn’t think were possible, and grew closer to God. I have developed a better understanding of the Episcopalian faith, all thanks to the mentors. Now I go forth to continue writing my story in the light of God.
– Dakota Borgfeldt
EYE23 taught me a lot about using my faith to practice positive change in my community. I attended many political and violence prevention workshops that directed me to how change is done in not only the church but also the world. I will take these lessons and utilize them for change, as well as teaching others.
– Ethan Bullard
EYE 23 was a great event that I’m glad I attended. The people were nice and welcoming, the events were good, and almost everyone was having a good time. And those you didn’t atleast had a fun time meeting new and hanging out with friend. It was a good event to be closer to God and to people who weren’t as close or as religious as others could still participate. The workshops that were offered were good as well, and they opened up many different conversations and viewpoints. I’m glad that I attended, and I hope that the lessons and new knowledge I learned continues with me and helps me through life.
– Laura Castaneda
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Monthly Evangelism Gathering
Our next evangelism gathering is Wednesday, July 19 at 5pm. Click this link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85973460558 to attend. If you can’t make it, be sure to check out the Evangelism Resources section of the diocesan website, which includes recordings of these gatherings. This month, I will be reporting back on some of the evangelism resources I gathered at It’s All About Love: A Festival for the Jesus Movement held in Baltimore, Maryland July 9-12.
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Missioner for Disaster Resilience | |
The Heat is Coming – You Can Beat the Heat! | |
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Over the weekend, most parts of our diocese are expecting temperatures at or above 100 degrees. Heat related injury and illness is a real danger, however, you can take simple steps to keep the heat from being a killer.
Check on family and friends who are older, infirm, or have access or functional needs
Check on animals and ensure they have shade and water
Stay hydrated
Wear loose fitting, light colored clothing, and a hat when outdoors
Wear sunscreen
Seek immediate medical attention if you or somebody near you exhibits any of the following:
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- Clammy skin
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Muscle cramps
- Extreme thirst
- Excessive sweating
- Dehydration
- Fainting
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- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Decreased urine output
- Hot, red, dry skin
- Racing heart or heavy breathing
- Change in mental state
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Extreme climates can create a disaster quickly. As always, ensure your emergency kit is ready and that you know the places you can go to obtain water and cool, indoor refuge if needed.
The bishop stands ready to help in case of disaster, but your help is needed to keep your diocese ready to respond. Please donate to the bishops disaster fund by clicking here, to help us support a rapid response in time of need.
Mark Dibelka | Missioner for Disaster Resilience
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Commission for Intercultural Ministries | |
St. John’s, Roseville, Will Host Sacred Ground Dialogue Circles Beginning August 2023 | |
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Sacred Ground is a film- and readings-based small group dialogue series on race and racism in America, grounded in faith and is part of Becoming Beloved Community, the Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives, our ministries, and our society. To date, over 70 individuals have attended the four previous sets of circles offered at St. John’s.
This is an 11-session program, with small group discussion and reflection. Sessions will be held bi-weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm beginning August 9, 2023, and will be offered via Zoom. There is no cost for attending the program, although participants are asked to purchase two books to help guide them in our discussions.
We encourage Sacred Ground graduates to register if they are interested in a “deeper dive” into the Sacred Ground curriculum materials. If there is enough interest and graduates, we will form a separate “deeper dive” dialogue circle.
For more information, or to indicate your interest in attending, please contact Diane Williamson at dianewilliamson864@gmail.com or (916) 300-6384.
Thank you!
Jo Ann Williams | Commission for Intercultural Ministries
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Companions in Franciscan Spirituality
Ten-Day Residential Immersion Programs in Franciscan Spirituality offered by The Community of St. Francis at St. Francis House in San Francisco for women over 18. The program includes studying Franciscan spirituality and living out of that spirituality by sharing in our community life, worship and ministry in the church and wider community. Cost: free will donation.
July 14-23 (focus on Creation) or September 29-October 8 (focus on St. Francis Day).
For more information, contact Sr. Pamela Clare at pamelaclarecsf@aol.com.
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Explore Sacred Scotland
September 21- October 4, 2023
A pilgrimage with the Rev. Sally Hubbell and Joe Hattick through Scotland and Northumbria. Download more information here
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Job Opportunities in The Diocese | |
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El Hogar Ministries, Inc. seeks a full-time US-based Development Officer to raise funds for Episcopal-based ministry in Honduras educating children from vulnerable situations. Applications due by July 15.
Read the Position Description Here.
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Saint Luke’s | Auburn is seeking a part-time Parish Mission Coordinator to assist the Clergy, Vestry and parishioners in the mission and management of the church. Read the Position Description Here. | |
Clergy Openings in The Diocese | |
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Trinity Episcopal Church | Folsom seeks a full-time Interim Rector. Trinity Folsom is an open and inclusive parish that cherishes traditional liturgy and classical Anglican music. We are Jesus-centered with fidelity to the Book of Common Prayer while maintaining inclusivity in our ministries. We anticipate this being a roughly 12-month position, ideally beginning late spring 2023.
Click here to read the full description.
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