Highlights of this edition:
- Opening Prayer
- Big Provincial Gathering!!!
- Nominations
- Synod Resolutions
- Christmas at Sea
- Peacebuilder's Book Club
- UTO Grant
- Recovery Ministries - NEW Network forming!
- Suicide Prevention Announcement
- LCP: next coach training begins soon
- Network Information and Details
Grants and Scholarships:
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Prayer for Those Coping With Depression
Dear Lord, you are our refuge in good and in bad times. In your infinite mercy, bring peace and comfort to those of us who face days sometimes filled with pain and depression. Help us to realize that through you there is joy and the promise of lasting peace. Help us through the rough times. Walk before and beside us so that we may walk in your footsteps and reach out to you in our journey on this earth. Help us to focus on our blessings rather than our misfortunes, dear Lord. Thank you for hearing and answering our prayers. Amen
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Source: Beliefnet
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SAVE THE DATE!
Big Provincial Gathering
April 29-30, 2022
South Bend, Indiana
Come do workshops with us!
Come pray with us!
Come elect with us!
Come do service with us!
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Executive Council and Prov V Executive Board Nominations |
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Nominations are now open for positions that will be elected during Synod, April 2022. Please prayerfully consider people that would be great in these roles or nominate yourself.
Province V Lay Representative to the Executive Council of General Convention
Nominations close on December 1, 2021
See full description here. Online nomination form is here.
Province V Executive Board Officers
Nominations close on February 28, 2022
See full description here. Online nomination form is here. |
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Synod Resolutions
Province V Executive Board Resolutions Task Force
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Provincial synods are allowed to submit resolutions for General Convention to consider. This is one of a synod’s most important functions, because resolutions are the legislation that General Convention votes on to determine the basic policies and operation of the Episcopal Church. Provincial synods can also submit to General Convention formal statements known as memorials. While resolutions call for General Convention to take a particular action or make a specific change, memorials convey information or a concern about which synod deputies want to make General Convention aware.
The Executive Board of Province V encourages all Synod Deputies, provincial networks, and those passionate about ministry across the province to consider drafting resolutions and/or memorials to present at Synod 2022. All resolutions approved at Synod will be passed along to the 80th General Convention.
This is an exciting opportunity for everyone involved in the work of Province V to help chart the future direction of the Episcopal Church at the highest level.
Everyone is encouraged to consider submitting a resolution or memorial on any important or urgent topic facing the Episcopal Church today. Please don’t let the guidelines or samples intimidate you, if you truly believe you have a good idea for a resolution or a memorial. The Resolutions Task Group stands ready to help anyone put their document into an acceptable form.
Resolutions Task Group, Province V Executive Board
Review previous legislation here to read resolutions that have been previously passed.
Sample resolutions to help you draft yours with the correct formatting. These samples serve as models of proper style and formatting for resolutions and memorials, but their actual content is less important.
A055, 79th General Convention
B025, 79th General Convention
D057, 79th General Convention
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Christmas at Sea
Seamen's Church Institute
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Wednesday, September 15, at 12:00 noon Eastern via Zoom.
Would you like to use your knitting, crocheting, or sewing skills
to help a mariner celebrate Christmas while away from their loved ones?
Joanne Bartosik, Senior Manager of Development and Christmas at Sea, will present an overview of the Christmas at Sea volunteer opportunities. Everybody interested in learning more about Christmas at Sea or making items for the program is invited to join us. Click here to register to attend.
Print or download this flyer to share with others.
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Peacebuilder's Book Club
hosted by Episcopal Peace Fellowship
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Peacebuilder's Book Club
hosted by Episcopal Peace Fellowship
We'll be reading and discussing a book a month starting this fall as we launch the Episcopal Peace Fellowship Peacebuilder's Book Club. Join us: learn and connect with other justice-minded disciples as we explore living into non-violence and peace.
Third Saturday each month at 3:00 pm Eastern.
See the original email blast with all of the titles here.
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You can always find a list of available grants on this webpage, but we wanted to highlight one this month.
UTO 2022 is focused on Creation Care
If you are thinking about applying for a UTO grant, REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT!
Sep 21, 2021, 7 pm ET / 6 pm CT
Join us as we welcome the Rev. Melanie Mullen, Director of RJCC, to discuss the 2022 UTO grant focus on the Care of Creation and what that might look like as a new project or program in your community.
The focus of the 2022 UTO grant is Care for Creation. You definitely want to pay attention to all of the details before applying. Visit this page to see the forms and register for the webinars that will assist you in creating your grant request. |
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Recovery Ministries Network |
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We are proud to announce that the Recovery Ministry Network is forming now!
If you are interested in being part of this network, contact Debbi Rhodes. She will be collecting names and figuring out when the first meeting will be. |
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month
DON’T BE SILENT!!!
A message from the Suicide Prevention Network
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"September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.” (from NAMI, see link below)
Suggestion for Action: Really, for this month: DON’T BE SILENT. Talk about suicide. De-stigmatize it!
Remember to share this number widely:
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741741
The Suicide Prevention Network meets monthly. Find out how to join in at this page.
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LCP
New training begins Sept 21.
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Interested in being a coach with the LCP?
The next training starts September 21. If you are interested in joining the Leadership Coaching Project, please fill out the application on this site. Learn more about the training and exact dates and times at this site.
Interested in being coached? Contact a coach today!
Coaches are available to ALL leaders – both clergy and lay. Any of them will offer an introductory session to see if you're 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!
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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Networking Conversations
Province V's work in the world is to "Connect. Network. Support." We invite people to gather around topics of interest. 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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Archivists
Date of next meeting: Sept 27, 11 am E / 10 am C
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Creation Care
We will be meeting on Labor Day! Lots of information to share!
Date of next meeting: Sept 6, 11 am E / 10 am C
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Dismantling Racism
Date of next meeting: Sept 15, 11 am E / 10 am C
The Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) Sunday
Sunday, Sept 12
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Episcopal Network for Economic Justice
Date of next meeting: Sept 2, 1:30 pm E / 12:30 pm C
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Lay-Led Congregations
Date of next meeting: Sept 18, 11 am E / 10 am C
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Migration Ministries
Date of next meeting: Sept 16, 8 pm ET / 7 pm CT
Border & Migration Ministry Summit
Episcopal Migration Ministries to co-host the 2021 Border & Migration Ministry Summit
October 21-23, 2021
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Ministry in Resort Communities
Date of next meeting: Sept 14, 11 a E / 10 am C
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Prison / Jail Ministry
Date of next meeting: TBD
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Public Theology
Date of next meeting: Events are being planned now! (Look for these to begin later this year on the 3rd Mondays of the month)
If you are interested in being part of the planning task force, please contact Marcia Ledford. This task force will plan the events that are presented during the network time. |
Recovery Ministries
Date of next meeting: Getting scheduled now! Contact Debbi if you are interested in helping launch this network!
September is National Recovery Month!
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has more information. |
Suicide Prevention
Date of next meeting: Sept 14, 2 pm E / 1 pm C
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Young Adult / Campus Ministry
Annual gathering of young adult and campus ministers, October 19-21, 2021, online. Contact Stacy for more information.
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Upcoming Webinars
There are a great number of webinars available to you. Check out the following resources:
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Stay connected and find more resources on our pages!
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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.
The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Ohio, President
Canon Jane Cisluycis, Vice President
Ms. Adrienne Dillon, Missouri, Secretary
The Rev. Courtney Reid, Chicago, Treasurer
Canon Jane Cisluycis, Executive Council Representative
The Rev. Matthew Cowden, Executive Council Representative
(vacant), Chicago
Ms. Katie Forsyth, Eastern Michigan
(The Rev. Aaron Zook), Eau Claire
Mr. David Annis, Fond du Lac
Ms. Lesley MacKellar, Indianapolis
Ms. Anna Stania, Michigan
The Rev. Matthew Buterbaugh, Milwaukee
Ms. Betty Bowersox, Missouri
Mr. Christopher Hillak, Northern Indiana
Mr. Rick Stanitis, Northern Michigan
The Rev. Aaron Gerlach, Ohio
Mr. Edward Lasseigne, Southern Ohio
Ms. Jan Goossens, Springfield
The Rev. Joel Turmo, Western Michigan
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