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In this edition of ENews:
- Convention Election Results
- Results of Convention Resolutions and Petitions
- Resolution on Net Carbon Neutrality by 2030 passes
- How to Vote…The Musical!
- Diocesan Quilt is Completed and Blessed at Convention
- Get out the vote!
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2022 Convention is a wrap! | |
The 122th Diocese Convention was held October 21-22 at the Redding Civic Auditorium. We plan to have a special convention edition next week, but wanted to share highlights of the events. | |
Governance Election Results | |
2024 General Convention Deputies | |
2024 General Convention Alternate Deputies | |
2022 Convention Resolutions and Petitions | |
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RESOLUTIONS
C1-2021
Calling Meetings Of Convention Consitutional Change – Second Reading
RESOLUTION PASSED
R1–2021
Resolution To Further 2022 General Convention Resolution A087 Through The Development Of Congregation-Based Plans To Achieve Carbon-Neutral Facilities And Operations By 2030
RESOLUTION PASSED
PETITIONS
P1-2022
Petition for Dissolution of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, Tahoe City, California
PETITION PASSED
P2-2022
Petition for Dissolution of St. Brigid Of Kildare, Rio Vista, California
PETITION PASSED
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Miriam Casey and The Rev. Dr. Pamela Dolan present Resolution R1-22 at Convention
Resolution calls on congregations to determine how to become carbon neutral by 2030 passed at Diocesan Convention 2022
On Saturday, October 22 in Redding, delegates to the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California’s 2022 Convention overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling for all churches in the diocese to conduct facility assessments to determine actions needed to become carbon neutral by 2030. Resolution R1-22 links the 61 churches that are spread across the northernmost regions of California to further resolution A087, passed by the churchwide General Convention in July and known as “Net Carbon Neutrality by 2030.”
Resolution R1-22 was created by the diocese’s newly convened Commission on the Environment. Rev. Dr. Pamela Dolan, Rector at St Martin’s, Davis, and Miriam Casey, Commission convener, presented the resolution at deanery convocations, a diocesan Town Hall, and at the convention. The resolution was widely discussed in conversations and at the Commission’s exhibit booth
prior to the vote.
On Saturday morning the resolution was formally introduced to the clergy and lay delegates by Rev. Dolan and Ms. Casey. Debate ensued and an amendment softening the requirements and goal of the resolution was defeated. Then after further debate, the question was called and the delegates soundly passed the original resolution.
The resolution states that by the end of 2024 all congregations and diocesan organizations shall conduct a facility needs assessment and identify actions necessary to become carbon neutral by 2030. It also requires the Commission to provide education, guidance, and resources to assist congregations to access their facilities and achieve their goals.
It is believed that the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California is one of the first dioceses in the nation to bring the goals of Resolution A087 to their diocese.
Thank you to the commission team for your part in creating this groundbreaking resolution.
More information about the resolution and carbon neutrality is posted on the Commission’s webpage - https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/commission-on-the-environment-2/.
To volunteer to work with the commission contact
Miriam Casey - mlcasey7@yahoo.com or
The Rev. Dr. Pamela Dolan - pamela@churchofstmartin.org.
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Convention Delegates and Clergy were treated to a memorable video starring Jacqi Seppi, Executive Assistant to Bishop Megan, instructing them on the proper voting procedure. Thanks to Maria Ramirez for the camera work and Mack Olsen for a cameo appearance. Click on the link below to see the video. | |
Originally intended for the 2021 Convention, The Diocesan Quilt was presented by Beth Carlson of St. John's Chico. Every congregation in the diocese is represented by this beautiful quilt, which will hang in the lobby of the Office of the Bishop. Many thanks to all who so lovingly created the diocesan quilt. | |
Above: The completed Quilt was Blessed at the Convention Eucharist on Friday Evening. Bottom Left: Bishop Megan and Canon Julie with Beth Carlson, Quilt Project Coordinator. Bottom Right: A Key to Diocese quilt blocks with names of all the folks who made this happen. Click here to download a copy of the quilt key. | |
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St. Andrew’s Mission, Monte Rio slated to close at end of October
For the past four decades, St. Andrew’s in the Redwoods, a mission of Incarnation, Santa Rosa, has offered regular worship and outreach ministries in the Russian River area of west Sonoma County. Today, however, services at St. Andrew’s have been on hiatus since the beginning of 2022. After several months of discernment, Incarnation’s vestry came to the conclusion at its September meeting that the most faithful step forward is to recognize that St. Andrew’s has reached the end of its congregational life.
Bishop Megan will be with us at St. Andrew’s on Sunday, October 30, at 4:00 p.m., for a closing Eucharist in celebration and thanksgiving for the ministries of St. Andrew’s in the past decades, with a reception to follow. All are welcome.
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Animal Blessing Outreach at St. George’s | |
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St. George’s, Carmichael had a special animal blessing service on Sunday October 9th. This year, the church made focused efforts to invite the surrounding community to the service. The service was publicized through a banner on the front of the church building, the church website, Facebook, Instagram, and a local newspaper article. Members of the church were encouraged to invite friends and family. About a dozen visitors came to the service. There were about twenty-five dogs, five cats, plus a 36 year old turtle - along with many photos of pets which were blessed also. Newcomer packets were offered to all who visited.
– Rev. Raymond Hess
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Workshop yields new Mission Statement for Grace Church, Fairfield | |
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Grace Church, Fairfield, held a workshop with the Diocesan Missioner for Church Life, the Rev. Mack Olson, on Saturday, Oct. 8th. We were grateful for his guidance! Through the workshop, participants distilled a new mission statement: “Grace welcomes ALL to experience and participate in God’s love for the community as we learn, serve, and grow.”
– The Rev. Karen Freeman, Rector
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Missioner for Church Life | |
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Stewardship Resources
for Congregations
The Episcopal Parish Network (EPN) is a collaborative membership association of approximately 200 clergy and lay leaders in the Episcopal Church. They have an extensive webinar library covering a wide range of topics, including stewardship, which are available for anyone to use.
Learn more at: episcopalparishes.org
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Sunday, October 30, 2022
The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Luke 19:1-10
The story of Zacchaeus emphasizes several important features of God’s good news which we find throughout the Bible:
First of all, there is God’s saving initiative. Zacchaeus was interested in seeing Jesus, and his curiosity led him to climb up into the sycamore tree. But the real change takes place when Jesus stops and calls out to him. And this divine initiative is seen right the way through the Bible. In Genesis 3 God calls to his sinful creatures, “Adam, where are you?” In the exile, when Israel had sinned and found themselves far away from their land, it was God who called to them,” Come to the waters…come buy and eat…hear and your soul shall live.” (Isaiah 55) In the gospels Jesus calls disciples to himself, and in the last book of the Bible it is God who takes the initiative to invite all to the marriage supper of the lamb.
In this story we also see God’s amazing grace. In verse 10 Jesus states,” The Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.” Jesus’ realistic estimate of humankind is that we are “lost.” He did not sugar-coat the human condition, but recognized the need for us to find God, or rather to be found by God. And the religious leaders, rather than grumbling because Jesus had “gone to be the guest of one who is a sinner,” should rather have searched their own hearts and asked, “Am I a sinner?” “Do I need the rescue that Jesus has come to offer?” “Should not I respond to this amazing grace?”
We also see in the story of Zacchaeus a radical change. Evidence of a truly changed life is seen in his offer to give back even more than he needed to, and to give to the poor. Conversion according to the gospel touches not only a person’s life and relationships in the community but also their wallet. Here was clear and undeniable evidence that salvation had come to his house that very day. He acknowledged by his costly change the true status that was always his to claim, that he was a son of Abraham. By welcoming Christ and walking in his way in the practical details of our lives we embrace what is our true heritage: we are daughters and sons of God.
– The Rev. Peter Rodgers
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Commission for Intercultural Ministry | |
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Printable Voting Handout for Distribution
The Episcopal Church urges us all to Vote Faithfully and, also to empower everyone in our congregations to do so. To assist you in this work in your community, the Advocacy Team has prepared a printable Voting Flyer, with easy to access information. The team invites you to print the document to handout and include it in your parish ENews.
For more information about the Diocese’s Advocacy Team contact Miriam Casey - mlcasey7@yahoo.com
Commission for Intercultural Ministries
Advocacy Team
Miriam Casey - Chair
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Latino/Hispanic Ministries Dia De Los Muertos Toolkit
Download this helpful resource here.
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Trinity Cathedral welcomes
Dr. Catherine Meeks
Founder and Executive Director of the Absolom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing
“Joy comes in the morning!”
Psalm 30 v. 5
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The tensions that exist around race have been a long dark night for the soul of the United States of America from slavery, through the civil war, Jim Crow and the struggle for civil rights. Dr Catherine Meeks, a leader in the area of Racial Healing in the Episcopal Church and beyond believes that we can look forward to joy once the new day dawns. She is just not sure which day it will be.
Come and listen to Dr. Meeks, founder and Executive Director of the Absolom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing, expound her vision of racial healing at Trinity Cathedral, Sacramento on October 28 – 30.
We are privileged to have this national leader, and 2022 Presidential Award Lifetime Achievement Honoree with us for a whole weekend at Trinity Cathedral.
Friday, October 28, 7:00pm: Joy Comes in the Morning! Psalm 30 v 5
A talk by Dr. Meeks, with questions to follow and a reception.
Donations of $20 are welcome.
Please register for this event on Realm, you can fulfill the suggested donation through Realm of $20.
https://onrealm.org/TrinityCathedral/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NzMzN2E4NWEtNzA2OS00ZjZlLTkzZTMtYWYyNjAxODFlM2Nl
Saturday, October 29, 10:00 am-12:00 pm: A workshop on racial healing.
Sunday October 30, 11:00am: Dr. Meeks will preach at the Eucharist to conclude her weekend with us.
Watch a VLOG post with Cathedral Dean Matthew Woodward and Dr. Meeks here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uLViOT-wh0doaDQrNmRCHUXZ0qieVx8D/view?usp=sharing
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Upcoming
Events
Around
The Diocese
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Luau Fundraiser
St. Michaels | Carmichael
Saturday, October 29 | 6:00pm –9:00 pm
Tickets and Information: stmichaelscarmichael.org | 916-488-3550
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Cursillo 117 | In person
October 27 – 30 | Thursday – Sunday
Mt. Hope Bible Camp | located outside of Oroville
Accommodations for 25 candidates – applications on the website: cursilloncal.org. Potential candidates will need a sponsor (a previous Cursillo attendee). For information contact Jo Churchill at gjchurchill@snowcrest.net or call/text 530-524-1468
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109th Annual Christmas Bazaar
St Luke's | Galt
Saturday, Dec 3 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Sunday, Dec 4 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
https://stlukegalt.org
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35th Annual Diocesan Choir Festival | In person
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Trinity Cathedral | Sacramento
All choral singers throughout the Diocese are invited
Guest conductor will be Dr. Bruce Neswick, the recently retired Canon for Cathedral Music Trinity Cathedral in Portland, Oregon.
To add yourself to the email list, contact David Link, Canon Precentor & Director of Music at Trinity Cathedral: link@trinitycathedral.org
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Job Opportunities Around The Diocese | |
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St. Clement's | Rancho Cordova is seeking a 3/4 time Priest-in-Charge.
See the position description here.
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St. Paul's | Sacramento is seeking a Music Director.
Read the job announcement here.
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Diocesan Commissions | Committees | Ministries | |
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