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In this edition of ENews:
- A McKinney Fire survivor shares how your assistance has helped others
- Welcome to our newest team member!
- 2024 Foundation Grant Recipients have been announced
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Want to be part of our Church Life and Ministry slideshow?
- Racial Justice Audit Interview Opportunity
- Creation Care Course starting Online September 24
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Missioner for Disaster Resilience | |
A McKinney Fire survivor shares how your assistance has helped others | |
Photo: Mike Story practicing Kintsugi as a part of his trauma recovery. | |
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St. Barnabas, Mt. Shasta, is in partnership with the United Way of Northern California to provide heating fuel for McKinney Fire survivors in Northern Siskiyou County. This is an economically challenged area and is host to several environmentally related deaths every year. The heating fuel program can mean all the difference between life and death for a family, and is supported by the local church, the diocese (your contributions), and Episcopal Relief & Development.
Please consider donating to keep this, and other life-changing programs, going.
My name is Mike Story and my wife and I lost our home and property during the 2022 McKinney Fire. We lived in various places after the fire but were able to return to our property approximately 10 months after the fire. When I say "return to our property" I mean that we did so by purchasing a used RV and placing it on the property. We have lived in the RV since then while we work to clean up and restore our property.
Before the fire we lived in a 3-bedroom manufactured home that was much more efficient than the RV. The RV, having minimal insulation, is hot in the summer and cold in the winter, as one might expect. The propane program meant that we were able to stay warm during the winter without having to break the bank, so to speak, and we could not have asked to be part of a better program. We are greatly appreciative for having been included and I know other survivors who feel the same. This has been a silver lining behind the clouds and gives us hope for the future.
As we continue to recover from the fire we will rebuild our home and our community we do with a warm heart knowing there are organizations such as Episcopal Diocese and the McKinney LTRG.
Thank you all so much!
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Welcome to our newest team member! | |
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We’re excited to introduce Rosie Richardson from VMA Communications to the Office of the Bishop staff! Rosie will be collaborating with our team to enhance engagement, raise project awareness, and keep community members informed about the church’s impactful work in the community. As Rosie focuses on showcasing our team’s efforts, we encourage you to share your news and events so we can feature them in our weekly E-Newsletter.
VMA Communications is a full-service, multilingual/ multicultural communications firm focused on developing increased community awareness and media exposure for clients by providing professional, high-quality, creative communications services implemented to enhance quality of life in the communities they serve. We are excited for their partnership and collaboration!
The ENews is published weekly on Tuesdays.
To submit news/events, please email communications@norcalepiscopal.org by Wednesday of the prior week.
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Wondering how your church might reach out in new ways? | |
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New Camino, an innovative in-person workshop led by The Rev. Cn. Anthony Guillen, will help you look at how to use what you have, to connect more successfully with people in your community of Latinx/Hispanic heritage.
No Spanish language skills required.
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church | Chico
2341 Floral Ave, Chico, CA 95926
Starts: September 27 at 6:00 pm
Ends: September 28 at 2:30 pm
Dinner and Lunch will be provided.
Cost: $35.00 per person (plus hotel)
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/242136528921153
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The Episcopal Foundation of Northern California | |
2024 Foundation Grant Recipients have been Announced | |
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While this year's grant budget was significantly smaller than past years, the Episcopal Foundation of Northern California is pleased to award grants to the following churches, programs, and ministries!
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St. Alban's, Arcata
Awarded: $7,142
Community Playground Renovation
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Grace, Fairfield
Awarded: $6,000
Community Outreach Events & Groups
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St. Francis, Fortuna
Awarded: $11,000
English Express ESL Classes
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St. Patrick's, Kenwood
Awarded: $4,000
Changing Lives through Music Program
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All Saints, Sacramento
Awarded: $2,500
Preparing for an Energy Efficient Future
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Epiphany, Vacaville
Awarded: $2,000
Creation Care Carbon Offset Meal Packaging
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St. Paul's, Benicia
Awarded: $440
Feed the Hungry Community Meals
(Mustard Seed Grant)
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St. Paul's, Crescent City
Awarded: $379
Live-streaming Equipment
(Mustard Seed Grant)
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If you'd like to support future grant opportunities for programs and ministries like these, click the following link to give: https://bit.ly/GivetoEFNC
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Want to be part of our Church Life and Ministry slideshow?
Send us photos of your congregation during worship, gatherings, events, community events, holidays, etc. We want to see photos from your congregation's events and services from late 2023 to the end of summer, 2024. The slideshow will be on display during the 2024 Diocesan Convention.
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.
Please send your photos before deadline, Monday, September 30.
We want every congregation represented!
Please send photos to communications@norcalepiscopal.org
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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 | |
Racial Justice Audit Interview Opportunity | |
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The Mission Institute (MI) is conducting the second year of the diocesan Racial Justice Audit of our churches in the diocese. They are inviting parishioners in our diocese to be interviewed. If you would like to be interviewed, please fill out the interest form at this link and they will contact you: Racial Justice Audit Interviews for Northern California (google.com).
The survey asks for your deanery name. If you are unsure of your deanery name, you can locate your church and deanery at this link: About - The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California (norcalepiscopal.org).
MI shared that after Labor Day there will be a one-week window to respond to volunteer to take the survey, so please respond quickly to the interest form if you are interested.
For questions about the process, please contact Lynn Zender (zenderlynn@gmail.com) or Jo Ann Williams (bjwilli@surewest.net), Racial Justice Audit Co-Chairs.
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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.
All Classes are on Saturdays from 9:30am – 4:30 pm
Saturday, September 14 | Trinity Cathedral, Sacramento
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/240775553068160
Registration deadline: September 7
For questions, contact Diane Williamson, dianewilliamson864@gmail.com
Saturday, October 19 | St. Paul’s, Healdsburg
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/240775631216152
Registration deadline: October 12
For questions, contact Miriam Casey, edncbbc@gmail.com
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Commission on the Environment | |
Creation Care Course starting Online September 24 | |
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This summer the Episcopal Church unveiled its new "Love God, Love God's World" curriculum, a nine-session course about caring for creation, informed by our faith tradition and climate science. The format is based on the hugely successful Sacred Ground curriculum, featuring videos and readings that will challenge and inspire you.
The Rev. Dr. Pamela Dolan and Miriam Casey, co-chairs of the Commission on the Environment, will be leading the first offering of this new curriculum in our Diocese. They both have experience leading small groups, including Sacred Ground.
The circle will meet every other Tuesday evening, beginning on September 24, from 7 to 8:30pm on Zoom. The plan is to complete the first six sessions before Christmas, then take a break, and then finish the last three sessions in January and February, before Lent begins.
Please email pamela@churchofstmartin.org to sign up or with questions you might have. The circle size is limited to 12 and participation from around the Diocese is encouraged.
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Trinity to Host Free Documentary Showing on September 21
Saturday, September 21| 2:00 - 4:00 pm | Trinity, Cathedral
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“Cooked: Survival by Zip Code”
Directed & Produced by Judith Helfland
There will be a panel discussion and substantial refreshments in the Lexis Gallery, Trinity Cathedral, 2620 Capitol Ave, Sacramento.
TREE (Trinity Respecting the Earth & Environment) and St. Francis’ Climate Justice Committee are co-sponsoring a free showing of the documentary “Cooked: Survival by Zip Code,” the story of a tragic heatwave in Chicago when 739 citizens died in a single week. What are the implications for Sacramento? For public policy? For action?
There will be a panel discussion and substantial refreshments in the Lexis Gallery, Trinity Cathedral, 2620 Capitol Ave, Sacramento.
For more information contact Deirdre Johnson at deirdre.johnson@icloud.com
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Missioner for Church Life | |
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Friday, September 15-Sunday October 15, 2024
National Hispanic Heritage month is coming up in September! 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
Please join us for a meeting of the diocesan Rainbow Ministry (RM). After a brief summer hiatus, the Rainbow Ministry is regathering and you are invited! The Rainbow Ministry is a group that welcomes all who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ and allies. God loves us all and we are all saved by God’s amazing grace.
Mission:
The Rainbow Ministry exists to celebrate and embrace the fabulous gender and sexual diversity of all God’s people, fostering education, invitation and connection throughout the diocese.
While the agenda for the meeting is still being finalized, we hope to create a time and space to welcome and connect with new members and build relationships with each other as we regather after our hiatus. We would love to touch base with each other on where our churches are in their journey of openness and acceptance of 2S/LGBTQIA+ community and allies. The Safe Zone Project (https://thesafezoneproject.com/) will be discussed. Please join us!
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86220268889pwd=TMlbO0oZT0MlfXT7cPTba7aIMI06lq.1
Meeting ID: 862 2026 8889
Passcode: 443388
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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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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.
Click here for more information.
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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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