News from Province V - October 2022 | |
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Highlights of this edition:
- Opening Prayers
- Plant a Tree!
- Underground Railroad Conversation
- Episcopal Parish Network
- Deep Green Church
- Proulx book event
- Gratitude and Difference
- Constable Grant
- Book: Planned Giving
- Clergy Spouses
- Leadership Coaching Project
- The Way of Love VBS
- Networking Conversation
- Review all of the options - and see some of the time change
- Affiliated Organizations
- Historical Society of The Episcopal Church
- Episcopal Peace Fellowship
- The Great EpisGOpal Race
- United Thank Offering Grant info
- Women's Ministry Events
- Upcoming Events and Webinars
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Opening Prayer
Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
October 4 is the Feast of St. Francis
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Plant a Tree!
The Anglican Communion: Working together
The Communion Forest: Practical, symbolic and an act of hope
- Safeguarding the integrity of creation, and/or sustaining and renewing the life of the earth
- Helping with afforestation and preserving biodiversity, providing habitats, protecting ecosystems and removing some carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
A symbol of:
- Our commitment to God’s creation
- Our commitment to the Anglican Marks of Mission
General Convention Resolution C015 states
Resolved, That the dioceses of the Episcopal Church pledge to support the Communion Forest initiative, to be launched at the Lambeth Conference 2022, to plant trees, practice reforestation and regenerative agriculture, protect forests and other plant communities across the Communion.
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Underground Railroad Conversation
October 25, 8-9 pm ET / 7-8 pm CT
This note is an invitation to open a conversation around the Underground Railroad, its role in US history and how that can inspire and challenge us in today’s culture.
Here is a registration for a zoom link to an initial gathering of those who want to meet with others across the Church. If you have an interest in The Underground Railroad and/or the various abolitionist movements and would like to collaborate, please join us.
Contact: Ellen Bruckner, Coordinator of Province VI
Registration is required.
Read full introductory letter
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Oct 8&9
Live-streamed
A dynamic workshop event to form disciples of Jesus Christ who live out good news for ALL creation. Join us for this exciting weekend of presentations, workshops and worship to deepen your understanding of the theology that underpins our work of creation care.
The event will be led by Dr. Collin Cornell and the Rev. Jerry Cappel, members of the Center for Deep Green Faith.
In-person registration is closed, but you can watch the live-streamed event.
See all of the details.
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Annie Proulx with Sarah Stillman: Wetlands and the Climate Crisis
Livestreamed event: October 6, 6:30 - 7:30 pm ET / 5:30-6:30 pm CT
The Library Lion and winner of the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize reveals the history of wetlands, their ecological role, and what their systematic destruction means for the planet.
Brimming with the same reverence for nature as her fiction, Annie Proulx’s new book is a compact history of the world's wetlands and the vitally important yet little understood role they play in preserving the environment—by storing the carbon emissions that greatly contribute to climate change. Charting the history of human interaction with these crucial natural resources, Proulx lays bare the frightening reality of wetland destruction and what it means for the planet and our survival. She speaks with The New Yorker staff writer Sarah Stillman.
Information and registration
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Gratitude and Difference
A webinar from United Thank Offering
October 18, 12 pm ET / 11 am CT
What if we understood that unity doesn’t mean uniformity? What if we saw each other's uniqueness as valuable, as something to be grateful for? What would it feel like to be welcomed as you are without folks trying to change you? What would it feel like to be received in a congregation as a gift? Join us as we explore Lakota concepts of difference, ability, and community. We will discuss how our differences are what protect us and the dangers of uniformity.
Registration
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Constable Grant
Applications are due by 10/24/22 to the provincial office for review. Email Heather.
The Constable Fund provides grants to fund mission initiatives that were not provided for within the budget of The Episcopal Church as approved by General Convention 2018, with a stated preference for work in the area of religious education. Read about the details and view the application.
The process in Province V:
- Prepare your grant request in a word processing document, following the application form.
- Submit your request to the Provincial office by October 24, 2022.
- The Grant Review Committee will consider all applications and choose one to be submitted.
- All applicants will be informed of the status of their application by October 28, 2022. The Provincial Coordinator and chosen applicant will work together to submit by the November 1, 2022 deadline.
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A guide to planned giving
Planned gifts are typically the largest gifts received by a charity and can transform religious organizations and congregations to become more sustainable, impactful, and vibrant entities for decades to come. This book provides practical advice to build a successful planned giving program and will be useful for anyone involved in stewardship.
“Having an active planned giving program is more important than ever for faith communities to thrive, grow, and plan for the future. I commend this valuable resource to all lay and clergy
religious leaders who are looking for guidance and inspiration in launching a program in their own local contexts.”
—Donald V. Romanik, President, Episcopal Church Foundation
Available from any Episcopal bookstore, Amazon, Bookshop, or your preferred bookseller.
List Price: $29.95 | Paperback | 9781640654761
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Clergy Spouses - meet "the Partner's Path"
Are you a clergy spouse or know someone who is? Check out this great resource. And share with your friends.
The Parner's Path: Connection, Support & Soul Care
We support spouses of Episcopal clergy through community building, education, resources, and soul care, so that you might flourish in your community and in the world.
Read the latest newsletter or learn more
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Share Coaching at your convention
Will you be attenting your diocesan convention? We would love to send information flyers about coaching to you. Just contact Heather Barta at provinceVcoordinator@gmail.com.
Coaches are here to support you!
Coaches are available to ALL leaders – clergy and lay. You can be coached individually, create a group of people, or bring a team together for creating shared goals and plans. Any of them will offer an introductory session so you can together discern if you are a good fit. If you work in a rural area, you might qualify for free coaching. Find out more and explore coaching with a trained leadership coach!
https://www.provincev.org/lcp.html
For information on LCP Coach training or to discuss Coaching by one of the LCP Trained Coaches, visit this website or contact Province V Coordinator Heather Barta at provincevcoordinator@gmail.com or (989) 413-3229.
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Registration is required.
There is a monthly meeting to which you are invited. The full list is available here.
Thank you to Province I for sharing this resource.
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Networking Conversations
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.
There are a number of networks meeting regularly and several that are just getting organized. 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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Dismantling Racism
Date of next meeting: Oct 6, 1 pm ET / 12 noon CT
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88215961535 (password: 5)
Convener: Margaret D'Anieri, Ohio
webpage: https://www.provincev.org/dismantlingracism.html
In our three month cycle of meetings (brainstorming, spiritual reflection, information and resources), October is a brainstorming and planning month. Join one another to suggest what you’d like to see in the future, what you need help with right now, and what you’ve learned recently.
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Migration Ministries
Date of next meeting: Nov 15, 8 pm ET / 7 pm CT
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89762386410 (password: 5)
Conveners: Silvia Huth, Michigan and Jack Lloyd, Chicago
webpage: https://www.provincev.org/migration.html
The network has moved to a bi-monthly meeting schedule, and there will be no meeting in October. Instead, we suggest that you attend a good webinar on an immigration issue you want to know more about and tell us about what you learned at the November 15 network meeting. One possibility: A recorded webinar about "Family Separation in the Biden Era" by the National Immigrant Justice Center. Click here to find out more about this and other NIJC webinars you can watch at your convenience.
We invite everyone in Province V who is interested in helping to address immigration, refugee and asylum issues to be part of our network of mutual support. We can accomplish more by working together!
We also encourage you to join Episcopal Migration Ministries' Asylum and Detention Network. (See information below.)
The Episcopal Church has been actively concerned with the rights of refugees and migrants since the United States opened its borders to the first waves of immigrants from war-torn countries in the 1930s. For a brochure summarizing the Episcopal church's immigration-related programs and policies, click here.
EMM Meeting info
Next meetings: Sept 28, Oct, 26, 12 pm ET / 11 am CT
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. Register to attend meetings here.
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Suicide Prevention
Date of next meeting: Oct 19, 12 pm E / 11 am C
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89411193842 (password 5)
Convener: Kathy Mank, Southern Ohio
webpage: https://www.provincev.org/suicideprevention.html
Suicide Prevention Act
Write your senators and encourage them to pass this! Click here for a prepared letter and easy submission form. (Yes, it talks about September being Suicide Prevention month, but you can still submit the form and to reach out to your senators.)
Out of the Darkness walks will be held across the country this fall. Check out the general information and then find your state's AFSP page for details and dates for your area.
988 - Call, Text or Chat to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Main webpage
This number will continue to work: 1-800-273-TALK – Talk Save Lives.
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Young Adult / Campus Ministry
Interim Coordinator: Stacy Alan, Chicago
webpage: https://www.provincev.org/yacm.html
Campus Minister Retreat
Oct 18, arrive about 4 pm - 20, done after lunch, 2022
Holy Wisdom Monastery, Madison, WI
Registration is open! Contact Stacy Alan to register.
website for the monastery
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Affiliated Organizations
There are a number of organizations affiliated with the Episcopal Church and working across Province V. This groups have a "structure" that is more organized than a network. They have resources and information that is useful in your local ministry contexts.
For a full list of Networks and other Affiliated Organizations, visit the Province V website.
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Episcopal Peace Fellowship
Compline
Join Episcopal Peace Fellowship as we gather to pray Compline weekly via Zoom. We meet every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. (ET) with EPF friends, chapters and members across the country praying together. Open to all, come join us in prayer and thanksgiving. The Zoom link to attend is here:
Topic: EPF Compline
Time: 08:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Tuesday, until Nov 22, 2022
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 817 7614 5441
Passcode: 863435
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,81776145441#,,,,*863435# US (San Jose)
+13462487799,,81776145441#,,,,*863435# US (Houston)
The link to the service bulletin is HERE
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The Great
EpisGOpal Race
NEW DATE - Oct 14-23
Information and Registration
The United Thank Offering and Episcopal Migration Ministries are teaming up to bring you the 3rd Annual Great EpisGOpal Race! Grab your sneakers and join together in gratitude to race your way.
Building on 20 years of partnership, UTO and EMM are coming together for the 2022 Great EpisGOpal Race. Through this race, we hope to promote the practice of gratitude for our bodies, environments, communities, and neighbors. The funds raised from this race will support EMM’s Neighbor to Neighbor initiative and the 2022 UTO Ingathering. Neighbor to Neighbor is a program offered by EMM, which was founded through funding from a UTO grant. Neighbor to Neighbor directly trains and provides support to faith communities who serve as community sponsors for their new neighbors. Anytime between Oct 14-23, choose your preferred mode and distance and race for good. You can bike a 10K, run a half marathon, or skate a mile—the options are limitless. Let’s race together in gratitude!
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Women's Ministry
Event: Diocese of Chicago
Women's Fall Retreat
DeKoven Retreat Center
Come Away to a Quiet Place and Rest
October 21-23
Details and registration
In person registration ends Oct 9.
Virtual registration ends Oct 15.
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Upcoming Events and webinars
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Province V Executive Board
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 Fridays at 10 am via zoom.
Contact your diocesan representative to the Executive Board:
Canon Jane Cisluycis, Northern Michigan President
The Rt. Rev. Matthew Gunter, Fond du Lac and Eau Claire, Vice President
Ms. Adrienne Dillon, 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
Ms. Maddie Madden, Eastern Michigan
The Rev. Marlene Hogue, Eau Claire
Ms. Chris Eggert-Rosenthal, Fond du Lac
Ms. Lesley MacKellar, Indianapolis
Dr. Edie Wakevainen, Michigan
The Rev. Matthew Buterbaugh, Milwaukee
Ms. Betty Bowersox, Missouri
Mr. Christopher Hillak, Northern Indiana
Mr. Rick Stanitis, Northern Michigan
The Rev. Rachel Harrison, Ohio
Mr. Edward Lasseigne, Southern Ohio
Ms. Jan Goossens, Springfield
Ms. Joanie Smith, Western Michigan
Heather Barta, Province V Coordinator
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