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In this edition of ENews:
- Office of the Bishop Relocation
- New Camino
- Your Voice, Your Vote
- Around the Diocese
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Do you sit in church, listening to the sermon when the thought, “There’s something more here I’d like to share,” wells up in you? Are you engaged in the worship, ministry, Christian formation and leadership in your congregation? Do you love to be in conversation with others about scripture and what it means in our daily lives? Your Rector, Vicar or Priest-in-Charge can help you discern if you might be called to the ministry of Lay Preaching.
The West Coast Collaborative Episcopal School for Ministry provides lay and diaconal formation for members of the Dioceses of Northern California, El Camino Real, and San Diego. We are currently accepting applications for our 2025 course to prepare individuals for a Lay Preaching license.
Click here to read more.
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Office of the Bishop Relocation!
The Office of the Bishop is excited to announce our upcoming relocation! Stay tuned for more details in the weeks ahead, but we wanted to give you a sneak peek into this exciting development.
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Share Your Community News with Us! | |
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As we continue to move forward together, we’re excited to showcase the fantastic work you are doing in your community.
To make sure your news and events are included in our weekly Enews, please send your updates to communications@norcalepiscopal.org by the Wednesday of the week prior. We can’t wait to share your amazing efforts!
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Connect with your Latinx/Hispanic community in fresh and exciting ways! | |
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Get ready for New Camino, an energizing in-person workshop happening this Saturday with The Rev Cn. Anthony Guillen! Discover how to leverage your existing resources to build stronger connections within the Latinx/Hispanic community. No Spanish skills are required. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to make a real impact!
Click here for more information
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Mission for Disaster Resilience | |
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Disaster Preparedness Academy
Join us on Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a FREE Disaster Preparedness Academy! The academy includes expert presentations, resources for effective planning, and FREE essentials to kick-start your preparedness kit.
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2024 Convention Keynote Speaker:
The Rev. Dr. Michael Moynagh
Join Rev. Dr. Michael Moynagh as he shares insights on enhancing your parish’s outreach initiatives. A leading authority on innovative church practices, Dr. Moynagh has spent 25 years supporting new Christian communities. He is based at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, and has authored several influential books, including Church for Every Context (2012) and Giving the Church (2024). He also has an international speaking and consulting ministry and is a proud family man with two children and five grandchildren.
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Church Life and Ministry Slideshow – Share your moments with us and be part of the story!
With the 2024 Diocesan Convention approaching, we are excited to feature your congregation in our slideshow! We would love to include your photos from worship services, community events, holidays, and other special moments. Please send your images by Monday, September 30, to communications@norcalepiscopal.org. We look forward to highlighting the vibrant life and spirit of your congregation!
Requirements:
- Photos need to be submitted in a JPEG (JPG) or PNG file format
- All photos must be original and not copyrighted, and you must have permission from the photographer and/or subjects to use these photos for this purpose.
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Diocesan Convention Registration is Open | |
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Links to the following documents may be found here:
- Call of Convention
- Convention Schedule at-a-Glance
- House Rules
- Governance Nomination Instructions
- Resolution Instructions
- Keynote Speaker Info
- 2024 Congregational Range Sheet
- Important Convention Dates and Deadlines
- Filing Alternate to Delegate Form
- Filing Alternate Vacancies Form
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Commission for Intercultural Ministry | |
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“It is a Christian obligation to vote, and more than that, it is the church’s responsibility to help get souls to the polls.” - Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
It’s time to get actively involved in the 2024 Elections. The Campaigns are in high gear, and as you know, there is so much at stake in this year's elections, locally and nationally. What can you do to get involved? Here is the answer.
The Episcopal Office of Government Relations Vote Faithfully Election Engagement 2024 Toolkit has resources for you to easily use to encourage engagement in the elections in your church community.
Click here to read more.
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Your Voice, Your Vote
A non-partisan series for the Episcopal Church about voting
By the Public Policy Advocacy Group at Trinity Cathedral
Think your vote doesn’t matter? Consider this:
- In 2016, a GOP House primary in Washington State was decided by just one vote.
- A Vermont state House seat that same year was also determined by a single vote out of 2,000.
- In 2006, an Alaskan Democratic primary was decided by a coin toss.
- Over 400 elections in 2021 and 2022 ended in ties or were decided by one vote, according to the Public Interest Legal Foundation.
Important: The last day to register for the November 5th election is October 21, 2024. If you miss this deadline, you can register at any Voting Location up to Election Day!
Click here for more information
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Racial Justice Audit Interview Opportunity | |
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This workshop meets the requirement for licensing for Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Lay Eucharistic Visitors, and unlicensed lay leaders (such as vestry members and ministry leads) in the Diocese. Other lay licensed ministries need to take Sacred Ground to meet Diocesan licensing requirements.
Saturday, October 19 | St. Paul’s, Healdsburg (In Person and Zoom)
9:30am - 4:30 pm
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/240775631216152
Registration deadline: October 12
For questions, contact Miriam Casey, edncbbc@gmail.com
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Missioner for Church Life | |
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Friday, September 15-Sunday October 15, 2024
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are excited to offer complimentary resources for your congregation! Our educational materials feature books by Hispanic/Latino authors, as well as toolkits for Día de Los Muertos, Pastorela Navideña, and Via Crucis. These resources are designed to assist with planning, worship, pastoral care, and more.
Be sure to check out the resources available on our diocesan website here.
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Diocesan Rainbow Ministry Regathering!
Wednesday, September 25 | 1:00 pm | On Zoom
We invite you to join us for a meeting of the diocesan Rainbow Ministry (RM) as we come together again after a brief summer break. The Rainbow Ministry welcomes everyone who identifies as 2S/LGBTQIA+ and their allies. Remember, God’s love embraces us all, and we are all blessed by God’s incredible grace.
Click here for more information
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The Episcopal Church of St. Martin recently attended a Sacramento Republic soccer game! The theme was Noche Latina, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. It was a fantastic evening to embrace Hispanic culture, enjoy delicious food, and cheer for the Sacramento Republic team. | |
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Trinity Folsom!
The Vestry is thrilled to announce that we have called Fr. Bret Hays as the next Rector of Trinity Folsom! Fr. Bret comes to us from the Church of the Advent in Tallahassee, Florida, with a wealth of experience as a rector since 2011. Fr. Bret’s liturgical style, Christ-centered preaching, and administrative skills make him a great fit for Trinity. He is passionate about Christian formation and strengthening community ties. We are excited to welcome him on Monday, November 25, just in time for Advent.
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Upcoming Events around the Diocese | |
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Honoring our Shared Humanity: Understanding Islamophobia and Antisemitism
St. Patrick's, Kenwood | September 24 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Kenwood, in conjunction with the Interfaith Council of Sonoma and Congregation Ner Shalom in Sebastopol, is presenting a Zoom program “Honoring our Shared Humanity: Understanding Islamophobia and Antisemitism."
Click here for more information.
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Dine and Dance, Swing and Sway
September 28 | Our Saviour, Placerville | 5:00 pm
Start with a lasagna dinner at 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Follow with music and dancing with the SwingMasters’ big band sound. Think Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, and Tommy Dorsey. SwingMasters is an 18-member band that produces a big, bold sound. Members come from a variety of experiences and backgrounds, but all are experts on their instruments. Sit and listen or dance the courtyard.
It all happens at Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Placerville.
Cost: $40 per person (children under 12 free)
Reservations are highly advised at 530-391-4588. Tickets will be available at the event if there is space.
This fun extravaganza is a benefit for the Building Fund to repair and upgrade the historic church.
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Screening of The Philadelphia Eleven on Sunday, September 29 in Davis
St. Martin's in Davis is hosting a free screening of The Philadelphia Eleven, a feature documentary chronicling the pioneers who overcame discrimination and rejection to become the first women ordained to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church.
The screening will take place on Sunday, September 29, at 4:00pm in the parish hall. There is no ticket charge, but donations will be accepted.
This film tells a story that continues to resonate today as women seeking ordination continue to face resistance, disrespect, and even exclusion from roles reserved by men for men. The documentary explores the lives of these remarkable women who succeeded in transforming an age-old institution despite the threats to their personal safety and the risk of rejection by the church they loved. These women became and remain an inspiration for generations of women in the ministry, and a clarion call for the entire Christian Church.
After the screening, refreshments will be served and there will be a brief discussion featuring ordained women discussing their own experiences, including the Rev. Dr. Pamela Dolan, rector of St. Martin’s, and the Rev. Mary Goshert Ekenstam, one of the first women ordained in the Episcopal Church in Northern California. If you are an ordained woman in our Diocese and would like to participate in the Q&A, please let Rev. Pamela know by contacting her at pamela@churchofstmartin.org.
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St. Peter’s Hosts 14th Annual Oktoberfest
Join us from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, for the 14th Annual Oktoberfest!
Hosted by St. Peter's this event will be a great evening full of live music, dancing, and food. Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door, with a portion of the proceeds going to support the victims of the Park Fire.
Scan the QR Code or CLICK HERE for more information.
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Job Openings in The Diocese | |
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Our Saviour, Placerville is looking for a new secretary. The secretary is responsible for producing a monthly newsletter, printing and filing documents, responding to inquiries, maintaining the church’s website, greeting and assisting visitors, and performing other duties as requested from the Rector.
More information can be found here:
Our Saviour Placerville
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Other Open Positions
St. Dorthy's Rest is looking for an Interim Executive Director. The position will begin November 1, 2024 and serve one 12-month term, concluding October 31, 2025.
More information can be found here:
St. Dorothy's Open Position
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Clergy Openings in The Diocese | |
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St. Luke's | Woodland is seeking a Seeking Full-Time Rector |
View Job Description here. Receiving Names until September 30
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