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Highlights:
- Opening Prayer
- Creation Care Event! Sept 12-15, 2024
- The Brood: Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship families
- Wear Orange: June 7-9
- Trafficking: Faithful Response and Support
- Engaging Gender Complexity
- Volunteer for General Convention
- Episcopal Church Women Celebration
- Faith at the Crossroads
- Church Periodical Club
- Book Corner
- Episcopal Coalition for Racial Equity and Justice
- Using Picture Books for Racial Healing
- Healthy Congregations, Inc.
- Episcopal Parish Network
- DeKoven Retreat
- Spirit and Truth Publishing
- TryTank Zoom meetings
- Networking Conversations
- Affiliated Organizations
- Upcoming Events and Webinars
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Opening Prayer:
Serenity remix
Grant me the serenity to accept myself as I am,
to refuse to be at war with my own flesh,
to tend to my needs, my pain, my fears,
gently and without judgment.
Grant me the courage to receive
the accountability of others
that supports my unlearning of dominance,
encourages me towards healing,
and challenges me to deepen
my practice of love.
Grant me the wisdom to know the difference
between invitations to learn
and reasons to self-loath;
between the posture of perfectionism
and the labors of freedom and transformation;
between the entrapments of guilt and shame
and the joy of doing things differently.
In all things, lure me in the ways of liberation,
collective and intimate.
Rev. M Jade Kaiser
Source: Enfleshed.com
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Creation Care Conference
Spiritual Resilience in Days of Trouble
September 12-15, 2024
Nazareth, KY
Registration opens TODAY!
Schedule outline and retreat leader biographies are published here
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The Brood: An Inclusive Ministry for Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families
In October 2021, with the support of the Diocese of Southern Ohio, "The Brood" launched. The Brood is a community of joyful belonging for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. We meet in-person and online, and families from anywhere and everywhere are invited to join us for our virtual caregiver support groups, book groups, and spiritual retreats. To learn more, contact Rev. Olivia Hamilton at olivia@calvaryclifton.org or sign up for our newsletter here!
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Wear Orange Weekend, June 7-9
In 2024, the 10th National Gun Violence Awareness Day falls on Friday, June 7. Wear Orange Weekend, a time to stand in solidarity against gun violence, takes place from June 7 to 9.
Individuals and congregations that want to observe Wear Orange Weekend can find prayers, litanies, and other liturgical resources on the Bishops United Against Gun Violence website.
The Episcopal Church's Office of Government Relations provides resources for responding to gun violence with advocacy and action. Read more.
Photo: The Rev Mary Haggerty and her daughter Colleen Haggerty.
Photo credit: Betty Bowersox, Missouri
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Trafficking: Faithful Response and Support
Province V's new initiative to help inform people about and train people to fight trafficking is called "Trafficking: Faithful Support and Response" and is currently under development. We are looking for some team members to help with the development and sharing of this resource across the province and the church.
Here are some areas that we have identified:
- course creation - Total Life Wellness has the majority of the plan, but we will want some conversations with a team about things to make sure that we include
- document creation - what we need to have for handouts to church leaders
- “pilot” course - the first group to participate in a session - to help review and give feedback
Send an email to provinceVcoordinator@gmail.com if you would like to help with any of these pieces. If not your area of ministry or you are unable to help yet, please pray for this program's development and watch for additional information. We hope to launch the first session in the fall.
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Engaging Gender Complexity
Thanks to the United Thank Offering and the Constable Fund, this new program will be developed to help individuals and churches create welcoming space for all people.
You are invited to be part of the process of developing and launching this new initiative! Please review the various options below.
1) Send an email to provinceVcoordinator@gmail.com with:
- helpful resources you hope we will consult regarding either understanding gender or supporting/ allying around gender
- stories about churches already doing a good job of welcoming all people (what have you chosen to do as a parish? Or, what has a church done that made you and yours feel welcomed?)
2) Volunteer to be part of the program development process by joining one of the following:
- curriculum development team
- Resource curation committee
- Proofreading / curriculum review
3) Volunteer yourself or recommend someone else to be interviewed on video. We are looking for people who can speak to the following issues:
- Experience identifying outside of the gender binary
- Experience as a trans adult at any stage of transition
- Experience as a family member or friend of gender nonconforming persons
4) Volunteer to be trained as a facilitator: people trained to consult with worshipping communities to help them develop their local practices.
More information about this initiative will be included in upcoming newsletter!
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Volunteer for General Convention
The Episcopal Church is looking for volunteers to help with the 81st General Convention from June 23 to 28 in Louisville, Kentucky. If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the online form.
More information
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Faith at the Crossroads - a young adult ministry
We are pleased to introduce Faith at the Crossroads, the newly re-launched young adult ministry, hosted by Trinity, Indianapolis and the Diocese of Indianapolis. Faith at the Crossroads is an intentional community of discernment, formation, service, and belonging for young adults, age 21 to 35.
There are three ways to be part of the community, with opportunities for each group to interact in intentional and meaningful ways:
- Fellows: 11-month residency, with a stipend and robust support structure through Episcopal Service Corps.
- Residents: 2-year residency, while completing school or working in the local nonprofit sector.
- Neighbors: non-resident, joining Fellows and Residents for retreats, workshops, and events.
Enrollment as a Fellow or Resident is now open, with move-in dates beginning in August. Learn more on our website [CrossroadsCommunityIndy.org], and share this opportunity with people who may be eligible or interested.
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Church Periodical Club
Triennial Meeting
June 7-8, 2024 - Zoom
On Friday, June 7, hear from a guest speaker at a Province V Anti-Human Trafficking Prayer Service!
6:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm CT - Karen Moore, Executive Director, Sanctum House
Download the flyer with all the details
Grants Requests in need of additional funds
The Church Periodical Club has chosen a number of "National Books Fund" grant requests to support this season. If you would like to ensure that a project is fully (or more fully) funded, please contact Judy Graves, 320 S 3rd Ave, #903, Sioux Falls SD 57104
Grant requests based in Province V:
$796.00 - Grant #2407 Joint project of Creation Care Province IV and V Resource books for retreat Prov IV/V
$2051.00 - Grant #2408 St Adian’s Ann Arbor MI Bibles & religious material for companion church St Marks’ in Imo State Nigeria Prov V
$890.00 - Grant #2408 B AuSable Inclusion Center Saginaw MI Establish a reading/resource center Prov V
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Book Corner
Formative prayers for children, their families, and their communities.
Rooted in Christian traditions of daily prayer, this volume is an accessible collection that children can use to pray on their own, with their family, or with their school or church community. With patterns for morning and evening prayer for each season of the church year, supplemented with prayers for widely observed secular and sacred occasions, the book draws children into the liturgical cycle.
“Prayers for Every Season is an approachable but powerful resource for all who recognize the deep spirituality of young people and are dedicated to helping them develop a rich prayer life along their journey.”
—David Madison, Executive Director, National Association of Episcopal Schools
Pre-Order from any Episcopal bookstore, Amazon, Bookshop, or your favorite bookstore.
Hardcover | 9781640656659 | List Price: $24.95
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Episcopal Coalition for Racial Equity and Justice
The Episcopal Coalition for Racial Equity and Justice is a voluntary association of Episcopal dioceses, parishes, organizations, and individuals dedicated to the work of becoming the beloved community. The Coalition welcomes participation from all groups and individuals at every level of the church who faithfully engage in the work of truth-telling, reckoning, and healing for racial equity, justice, and the dismantling of white supremacy.
Learn more and connect:
https://episcopalcoalition.org/
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Using Picture Books for Racial Healing
Picture books offer an excellent way to discover, discuss, and share stories about topics that many people did not study in school but that are crucial to the work of repairing, healing, and seeing God in each other. Registration is open for Dismantling Racism training sessions taking place in the coming months. Miriam McKenney leads the trainings, which take place on Zoom.
A training course occurs during one month, so you only need to sign up for one.
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June (4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 from 12 to 1 p.m.). Sign up here.
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August (14, 21, 28 from 6 to 8 p.m.). Sign up here.
Email the Diocese of Southern Ohio's Director of Dismantling Racism Miriam McKenney to learn more.
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Growing Thoughtful Leaders for a
Stronger Church
Challenging faith communities and their leaders through
the application of family systems thinking.
Are you looking for an opportunity to grow in your ability to think more clearly about families, relationships, and faith communities? Would you enjoy some collegial support and companionship as you do it? Consider participating in one or more of the learning opportunities provided by Healthy Congregations, Inc. found on their website here: https://www.healthycongregations.com
Their resources and training are based on seeing all communities as living systems that incorporate thinking, feeling, responsibility, and purpose. Healthy Congregations, Inc. has created educational resources and leadership development material designed with the purpose of encouraging healthier, clearer and deeper individual and community life based on the contributions of leaders in the field of Bowen Theory and congregational life.
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BPG Sponsor: EPN Upcoming
Workshops
Simply the Best: Award-Winning Communicators on Social Media and Website Effectiveness 6/3, 3pm ET / 2 pm CT
Registration
Prepping for an Endowment: What to think about when establishing an endowment 6/13, 3pm ET / 2 pm CT
Registration
Sudan: War, Challenge, and the Church 6/18, 3pm ET / 2 pm CT
Registrantion
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BPG Sponsor: DeKoven
They have published their annual report.
Also, contact them about their retreat and conference options.
The Summer Retreat returns to the DeKoven Center.
Chris Arnold and Tyler Richards, two Episcopal Church priests from northeastern Wisconsin, will offer meditations on the Holy Eucharist as a sacrament of union with Christ and the healing of the world. Opportunities include Morning and Evening Prayer, Compline, Eucharist, Centering Prayer, the Rosary, and one-on-one spiritual direction. Find rest for your souls in the summer.
The retreat is open to all. It begins Monday, August 26th and ends Thursday, August 29th. To register or learn more, please visit: http://dekovencenter.org/summer-retreat-2024/
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BPG Exhibitor: Spirit & Truth Publishing
Spirit & Truth Publishing is a small, independent publisher of faith formation resources that are inclusive, theologically sound (for a mainline to mainline-progressive audience), and easy to use. Our core theology is that God loves us unconditionally. God calls us to return that love in worship and spread that love to others. In our materials, we work to stay open around the prime theological differences our customers might have, believing that it is best for local faith formation leaders to add any specificity that they deem important.
Our passion is to connect people of all ages to God, Scripture, worship, and each other. Our team of experienced Christian educators creates materials where individuals are active participants in their own formation. We publish resources for:
- Revised Common Lectionary (intergenerational)
- Vacation Bible School and children’s ministry
- Intergenerational confirmation
- Narrative Lectionary (9 products)
- Worship, liturgy, and the church year
We would be thrilled to provide diocesan, provincial, and resource center faith formation coordinators with free evaluation copies of any or all of our products, as well as a discount coupon code that can be shared with any interested congregation, school, or ministry.
Check out the glowing reviews of two of our topical units Do Justice and Created to Care by Elizabeth Christie of Practical Resources for Churches!
Contact: Gregory Rawn for more information
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TryTank Regional Innovation Hub
Zoom Meetings
St. Barnabas, Bay Village, Ohio is hosting TryTank Regional Innovation Hub Zoom meetings quarterly on August 19, and November 11. All events will be held at 4 pm ET / 3 pm CT. This is an opportunity for those who are curious about innovation, participated in last year's Innovation Day, or are actively experimenting with new ideas. In every meeting, an innovation method that can be used in experiments will be shared, there will be an opportunity to share what is or is not working, and there will be a Q&A for anyone interested in applying for TryTank funds for an experiment. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact Hally Marsh or the Rev. Alex Martin.
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Province V's work in the world is to "Connect. Network. Support." Networks exist for people to gather around areas of interest and share resources with each other. Sometimes networks host webinars to share information and sometimes they develop new resources to support leaders in their local contexts.
ALL are welcome to attend these Zoom conversations. Please share the information with friends, colleagues, and in your parish newsletter. Most network meetings last about 60 minutes. See their webpages or email their contact for more information. For a full list of Networks and other Affiliated Organizations, visit the Province V website.
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Archivists
Date of next meeting:
June 10, 11 am ET / 10 am CT
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89950734030 (password: 5)
Convener: Brian Wilbert, Ohio
webpage: https://www.provincev.org/archivist.html
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Dismantling Racism
Date of next meeting:
June 6, 3 pm ET / 2 pm CT
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84822677076 (password: 5)
webpage:
https://www.provincev.org/dismantlingracism.html
Summer gatherings will be wisdom circles. Felicity Thompson will host.
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Lay-Led Congregations
Date of next meeting: will be in July, 11 am ET / 10 am CT
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83416490879 (password: 5)
Convener: Jim Mogensen, Michigan
webpage:
https://www.provincev.org/layledcongregations.html
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Youth
Date of next meeting: TBD
Zoom link:
Convener: Carmen Piggins, Michigan
webpage:
https://www.provincev.org/youth.html
Look for changes coming to this network! Exciting updates will be announced this summer!
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Young Adult / Campus Ministry
Date of next meeting:
Aug 20, 1:00 pm ET / 12:00 noon CT
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88386235160
(password 5)
Convener: Matthew Lukens, Michigan
webpage:
https://www.provincev.org/yacm.html
If this is your ministry area, make sure that you're part of the Google Group!
province-v-yacm@googlegroups.com
This is a new group name, so please update in your address book.
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Creation Care
Date of next meeting:
June 10, 1 pm ET / 12 noon CT
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82932843412
(password: 5)
Convener: Jeanette Ettin, Eastern Michigan
webpage: https://www.provincev.org/creation.html
Love God, Love God's World
Love God, Love God’s World is a nine-session, film-based curriculum, ideal for Episcopalians anywhere on the journey with creation care and environmental ministry—from newcomers looking to take their first step to seasoned leaders seeking a transformative small-group experience.
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Migration Ministries
Date of next meeting:
July 16, 8 pm ET / 7 pm C
Zoom link for regular meetings - NOT for May 21:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81246380265
(password: 5)
Conveners: Silvia Huth, Michigan and
Jack Lloyd, Chicago
webpage: https://www.provincev.org/migration.html
Episcopal Asylum & Detention Ministry Network
Episcopal Migration Ministry hosts an Asylum and Detention Ministry Network that meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of every month. The Ministry Network’s collaborative work and conversation focus on best practice-sharing in areas of direct service, organizing, advocacy actions, Christian formation and worship resources, and community education to protect asylum, promote humane and dignified alternatives to detention, and to support asylum seekers and those harmed by the immigration detention system. Learn more and register to attend meetings here.
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There are a number of organizations affiliated with the Episcopal Church and working across Province V. These groups have a "structure" that is more organized than a network. They have resources and information that are useful in your local ministry contexts.
For a full list of Affiliated Organizations, visit the Province V website.
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Grants for Deacons
The Fund for the Diaconate provides vital financial assistance to deacons and those in formation, who have insufficient funds for their needs. We offer Supporting Grants, Declared Emergency Grants, Medical Grants, and Diaconal Formation Grants. Applications are accepted at any time. Visit https://www.fundfordiaconate.org.
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Church Periodical Club
Watch for these important dates!
June 7-8: CPC triennial via zoom. At this time we hold a granting session and your pledges providing funds to maximize the amount that grants will receive.
June 17: Recipients are notified the amount they will receive. Later that week there will be a public announcement.
Should you have questions on our granting procedure please contact Maryfran Crist at maryfrancist64@gmail.com, 815-257-7012, chair of the National Books Fund which is for adult grants.
Children and youth grants (Miles of Pennies) are accepted year round.
CPC website.
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The Episcopal Preaching Foundation’s Sermon Roundtable
Would you like members of your congregation to be more engaged in weekly Bible study?
Do you want to feel more connected to your parish, especially in your call to preach the Good News?
Are you interested in improving your preaching through the use of supportive, caring feedback?
Sermon Roundtable, a small group offering from the Episcopal Preaching Foundation for congregations and their clergy and/or lay preachers, is now accepting applications for Fall 2024.
This 12-week program is available at no charge to you or your parishioners, thanks to a grant from The Compelling Preaching Initiative of the Lilly Endowment.
Learn more
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Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church
Gathering 2024
June 19-21, Louisville, KY
Theme: Recovery Ministries and the Church. How can we help?
Registration and information
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United Thank Offering
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UTO will be at General Convention!
Workshop offerings:
Grant Writing 101
What's New with UTO?
RESCHEDULED
3rd Annual UTO Virtual Training Day
June 8, 2024 10-2p ET / 9-1p CT.
Register here and find out more about the event here.
Register by Wednesday, May 8th at 9a Eastern time to ensure your swag bag arrives in time for the training. For those that register after May 8th, it will be sent after the event.
Changes to the 2025 Grant Submission Process: New Double Deadlines For Grants
There are big changes to the 2025 UTO grant process – the biggest being that there is now a double deadline process for all
applicants. UTO has used this process successfully for the last two years for the Anglican Communion or those needing translation
support and are now expanding to all applicants. Find out more (and download the 2025 application) here.
Reminder: No UTO Material Orders in June and New Process Going Forward
Just a reminder that we will not be shipping materials over the summer. Shipments for fall materials will be sent before Labor Day
and orders must be submitted by mid-August. You can read more about it in our newsletter or submit your fall order here.
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St. Gregory's Abbey will be hosting its annual vocation program during the month of July, 2024. Participants get a glimpse of monastic life as they follow the abbey schedule and work, socialize, and pray with the monks. Classes on monastic life are given and individual conferences are offered. The program is geared toward people who have an interest in monastic life and are wondering if they are called to that life. The program is open to men 18-50 years old (the upper age limit is an approximation and can be negotiated). Applications will be accepted starting January 1, 2024. For more information, go to the monastery website saintgregorysthreerivers.org or the vocation program page saintgregorysthreerivers.org/about/july-program/.
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Do you have questions about Province V? Would you like to be more involved in planning the events that are offered at the provincial level? The Executive Board of the Province meets monthly on fourth Tuesdays at 3 pm ET / 2 pm CT via zoom.
Contact your diocesan representative to the Executive Board:
Mr. Rick Stanitis, Northern Michigan, President
The Rt. Rev. Matthew Gunter, Fond du Lac and Eau Claire, Vice President
Mr. Mike Fowlkes, Missouri, Secretary
Ms. Rebecca Elfring-Roberts, Chicago, Treasurer
Ms. Louisa McKellaston, Executive Council Representative
The Rev. M.E. Eccles, Executive Council Representative
Ms. Laura Jackson, Chicago
Dr. Elizabeth Jordan, Eastern Michigan
The Rev. Marlene Hogue, Eau Claire
Ms. Lesley MacKellar, Indianapolis
Mr. Luke Thompson, Michigan
The Rev. Matthew Buterbaugh, Milwaukee
Ms. Betty Bowersox, Missouri
The Rev. Dr. Terri Bays, Northern Indiana
(vacant), Northern Michigan
The Rev. Rachel Harrison, Ohio
Mr. Edward Lasseigne, Southern Ohio
Ms. Jan Goossens, Springfield
Heather Barta, Province V Coordinator
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