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In this edition of ENews:
- The Rev. John Heidel begins as Priest-in-Charge at Epiphany, Vacaville
- Bishop Megan Visits All Saints' Memorial in Sacramento
- St. George's, Carmichael awards scholarships
- Follow our EYE Youth Delegates on Social Media!
- Episcopal Foundation Grant Application period closes Saturday!
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The Rev. John Heidel begins as Priest-in-Charge at Church of the Epiphany in Vacaville | |
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The Rev. John Heidel has accepted a call as Priest-in-Charge at Church of the Epiphany in Vacaville. He celebrated his first Sunday with the congregation on June 18.
John graduated from Fuller Seminary in 2014 with a Master of Divinity and completed a Certificate of Anglican Studies from CDSP in 2018. He served as a seminarian and a transitional Deacon at churches in this diocese, and was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Megan at the height of the COVID pandemic. He accepted a call to as a “remote Rector” to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Madisonville, Kentucky, primarily serving from afar, with regular trips each month to visit the congregation once the pandemic began to ebb. John is excited and grateful to return to the Diocese of Northern California to serve at Epiphany.
John’s interests include fishing, boating, and mountain biking. His wife Sarah is an Assistant Principal at Benicia High School. They have been married for thirteen years and are parents to three daughters, two of which live at home.
Welcome to Epiphany, Vacaville, and to the diocese!
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Bishop Megan Visits All Saints' Memorial in Sacramento | |
Left to Right: Senior Warden Jim Colgan, The Rev. Portia Hopkins, The Rev. Tina Campbell, parishioner Tessa Scott, Bishop Megan, and Interim Rector, The Rev. Merritt Greenwood. | |
On Sunday, June 14, Bishop Megan worshipped and visited with the clergy and parishioners of All Saint's Memorial Church in Sacramento. While there, she preached and celebrated the Eucharist, assisted at the altar by Deacon Tina Campbell. Bishop Megan was welcomed by Interim Rector Merritt Greenwood and Assistant Priest Portia Hopkins. Many thanks to the clergy and parishioners of All Saint's for their warm welcome and hospitality. | |
St. George's, Carmichael awards scholarships to local high school grads | |
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Saint George’s Episcopal Church awarded the 2023 Gregory Kenneth Sherrill Memorial Scholarships to this year’s recipients at a church service on June 11. Parishioners had the opportunity to meet scholarship recipients at a reception following the service. The scholarship has been given out since 1985 to students who graduated in the San Juan Unified School District.
This year three scholarships were given and awarded to individuals who fully intend to matriculate at a college this calendar year. On the scholarship committee this year were Bob Olsen, Sandy Olsen and John Karsten. One scholarship, awarded in the amount of $4,000, was given to Stephanie Manasyan of Del Campo High School who will be attending UCLA with a major in Biology on a pre-med track.
A $3,000 scholarship was awarded to Luke Tuter, also a graduate of Del Campo High School, who will attend UC Berkeley with a major in Business Economics. McKenna Pacey, the $2,000 scholarship recipient, graduated from Casa Roble High School and will attend California State University San Diego with a major in Dietetics.
It is a blessing for Saint George’s to be able to award grants of financial aid to such worthy students.
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Camp Living Waters set for July 23 – 28 | |
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Help your children, aged 9 to 15, avoid the mid-summer doldrums! Send them to Camp Living Waters, an Episcopal summer camp running July 23 to 28 at Cookson Ranch in Redwood Valley.
Tuition for the camp is $200 and includes five nights lodging, meals, and activities. For information or to register for the Camp go to www.camplivingwatershumboldt.org or call St. Alban's Episcopal Church at (707) 822-4102. Contact St. Alban's if you are interested in a campership (scholarship).
For More Information contact Emily Buck, Director
(541) 337-7749 or clwhumboldt@gmail.com
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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 | |
Follow our EYE Youth Delegates on Social Media! | |
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Our youth delegates are getting excited for EYE 2023 in College Park, Maryland! We leave Sacramento on July 4, so be sure to follow these social media accounts to join them on their journey.
- @episcyouth (Instagram)
- @episcyouth (TikTok)
- @EpiscopalYouthMinistry (Facebook)
- @norcalepiscopal (Instagram)
- @norcalepiscopal (Facebook)
- @norcalepiscopal (TikTok)
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Third Wednesdays Evangelism Gathering | |
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Thank you to those who were able to make it to the third Wednesday Evangelism Gathering last week. We had a chance to share some of our evangelism success stories, we reviewed resources from the Episcopal Church, and discussed topics for future meetings. To check out resources we discussed and view a recording of the meeting, click here. Finally, don’t forget to mark your calendars, our next gathering will be Wednesday, July 19 at 5pm. Hope to see you there!
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Missioner for Disaster Resilience | |
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Disaster Resilience or Response?
Traditionally, the Episcopal Church has been generous in donating to response and recovery efforts in time of disaster, however, there is a more efficient way to put our funds to work in support of this important ministry.
Did you know that financial donations can serve approximately 5 times as many people when spent on disaster prevention and preparedness as when spent on disaster response and recovery? That old adage is true: an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.
Unfortunately, the need has been greater than the donations to the diocesan disaster fund can support and we need your help to refill the fund.
Thanks to last winter's rain and snow, fire season is getting a later start in the diocese. However, all of that precipitation means there are more fuels to burn when it does start.
Please help us help all our communities to prepare for the disasters before they happen, and donate to the bishop’s disaster fund today.
– Mark Dibelka | Missioner for Disaster Resilience
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Episcopal Foundation of Northern California | |
$100,000 Foundation Grant Program – Less than ONE week left to apply! | |
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Don't wait till it's too late! The deadline to apply is July 1st!
The Episcopal Foundation of Northern California is passionate about empowering churches to fulfill their mission and create a lasting impact. That's why we're thrilled to offer the Foundation Grant Program, an opportunity for your ministry to receive the financial support it deserves!
Click here for application instructions!
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The Rev. Harry Alagree presides while the Very Rev. Ed Howell gets a few well deserved days off. | |
2022 Foundation Grant recipient St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Kenwood has successfully completed its technology upgrades! With the use of grant funds, they were able to install an enhanced sound system, purchase a projector for both church and community presentations, and was able completely update their website and add new content!
Click here to read more about St. Patrick’s story.
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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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Trinity Episcopal Church | Folsom seeks a full-time Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries (Lay Position).
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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