May 30, 2023 E-News

May 30, 2023

In this edition of ENews:

Project (Re)Start helps local parishioners after fire destroys their home
Brother Simeon (Lew) Powell joins leaders of Episcopal Communities
The work of Disaster Resilience goes on around diocese
Best Skills, Best Churches Registration Now Open!
Stewardship For All Conference Registration is Open

Around the Diocese

Project (Re)Start to the Rescue!

Recently, disaster struck a family that are members of St. Paul's, Sacramento. Brie Hardy and her two children lost everything in a house fire. Their immediate needs were handled quickly, but then came the question of how to begin again, once they had secured a new apartment.

As participants in Project (Re)Start, the folks at St. Paul's knew the project would be a great way to help their fellow parishioners.

They contacted the diocese and asked for help. Project (Re)Start was activated to provide the basic necessities of setting up a new home in support of Ms. Hardy and her children.

The bishop gives special thanks to St. Paul's, Sacramento (cleaning bin), St. Luke's, Galt (bathroom bin), and the Youth Group of Faith, Cameron Park (bedroom and kitchen bins), for sharing the love of Christ with fellow parishoners in need.

Your congregation can become a part of Project (Re)Start and care for our neighbors in need as well. Contact Mark Dibelka for more information: mark@norcalepiscopal.org

Brother Simeon (Lew) Powell joins leaders of Episcopal Communities at Annual Gathering

Members of the National Association of Episcopal Christian Communities in the chapel at the Pallottine Center during the annual leaders meeting. Pictured in the middle row, sixth from the right, is Brother Simeon (Lew) Powell, deacon of this diocese and member of the Community of the Gospel.

Twenty-two members of the National Association of Episcopal Christian Communities (NAECC) representing 12 different communities met for their annual leaders meeting at the Pallottine Center in Florissant, MO May 8-12.

Missioner for Disaster Resilience

The work of Disaster Resilience goes on around the diocese

Top left: Sherry Wallmark and Leona Fisher of St. John's Chico staff the ReStart booth at a recent Community Art Fair at the church. Bottom Left: Meg Verardi and Steve Christianson of Trinity Sutter Creek with CalFires' Captain Cal at the 2nd Annual SmokeChasers Event. Right: Marge Wheeler of St. Barnabas, Mt. Shasta, meets with a Mill Fire survivor at the Mill Fire Resource Center in Weed..

Recently, I spent several weeks out of state training with some of our partner agencies and with Episcopal Relief & Development. Even so, the work of Disaster Resilience in our diocese continued. With the support of volunteers, the diocese was represented at the Chico Arts Festival, Mill Fire Resource Center in Weed, and the Amador County Smokechasers Fair in Jackson.

A huge THANK YOU to the volunteers who made these events happen and shared how the Episcopal Church is making itself resilient to disasters.

These are just a few of the congregations that have stepped up and made Disaster Resilience a priority. If you'd like to volunteer and learn how your congregation can help, please contact me at mark@norcalepiscopal.org

– Mark Dibelka, Missioner for Disaster Resilience

Office of the Bishop

Best Skills, Best Churches Registration Now Open!

This exciting Continued 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.

Come learn about stewardship resources from The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS), ECF360 (a subscription-based service that includes customizable resources for annual giving campaigns, planned giving, and capital campaigns) and others. We will also have the chance to hear some success stories from other congregations around the diocese.

Saturday, June 10 | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Attendance is by Zoom Only, Cost is $10

Missioner for Church Life

Resources for Pride Month

Norcal Pride Events for just about every county in our diocese, so be sure to check out what’s happening near you and consider participating in some local events.

Pride Month Resources

https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/site/pride-month-resources/

If you and your congregation take part in any Pride events, be sure to use the hashtag #EDNCPride in your social media posts!

Episcopal Foundation of Northern California

$100,000 Foundation Grant Fund – Now Accepting Applications!

The Episcopal Foundation of Northern California has joyfully committed to continue our $100,000 Foundation Grant program available to churches and missions throughout our Diocese in 2023. Grants range from a few thousand dollars to over $10K. Size and number of grants awarded depends on the number of qualified applications.

Click here for application instructions!

Here are some of the projects the Episcopal Foundation has funded over the last two years:

New refrigerator for meals program
Replace deteriorating playground equipment
Upgrade audio, new office equip
Upgrade/enhance online worship
Ceramics project for community kids
Community garden
Organ Education Field Trips
Opening Doors thru Music Year 2
Upgrade AV equip
Backyard Beautification
Great sign project
Good News garden
Local media ads, etc.
Godly Play
Stephen Ministry support

From the Wider Church

Episcopal Church Women of Province VIII are excited to announce our in-person Annual Retreat and Business Meeting at the beautiful Wasatch Center at the Episcopal Church Center of Utah in Salt Lake City June 23 – 25, 2023.

All Episcopal Church Women in Province VIII are welcome and invited to attend. Earlybird Registration cost is $175 per person for both days and includes dinner on Friday and lunch and dinner on Saturday. Cost is $200 after June 6th.

Event Registration: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jigtbgbbb&oeidk=a07ejqf981be472feb9

Questions? Contact Christine at communications@ecwprovinceviii.org

ICYMI*

Healing Prayer Bible Study and Fellowship | Order of St. Luke

First Saturday of the Month | 10:00 am on Zoom

We pray, study and learn together. The group is currently studying The Grace Outpouring by Roy Goodwin.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85306478741pwd=SGZYcFFZZnVwRzVmOExJYnJTRGF4QT09

For more information call Elba White at 916 684 4015.

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

*In Case You Missed it…

Job Opportunities in The Diocese

Trinity Episcopal Church | Folsom seeks a full-time Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries (Lay Position).

Read the Position Description Here.

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.

Church of the Epiphany | Vacaville seeks a Part-time Organist/Music Director. View job description here. | epiphanychurchvacaville.org

Clergy Openings in The Diocese

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.