The Trinity Episcopal/Lutheran Spirit Walkers at a recent 5k in Claremont to raise funds and awareness for violence survivors. Scroll down to read their story. | |
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Baker Selected as Climate Leadership Semifinalist
Congratulations to Deb Baker of St. Paul's Concord and the diocesan Earth Care Commission for becoming a semifinalist for the 2023 American Climate Leadership Awards! Each of the 30 semifinalists received recognition, a $1,000 award, and advanced to the next stage of the competition.
In her application for the award, Baker would like to "create an online resource library for others working on climate/faith communications."
Learn more about the awards here.
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Interfaith Scripture Study in Derry, and on Television
The Rev. Ray Bonin, Rector of the Church of the Transfiguration in Derry, shares this update about their collaboration with the Etz Hayim synagogue for regular scripture study, which is now being broadcast!
Bonin says, "More than eight years ago Rabbi Peter Levi joined Transfiguration's weekly Bible study group. Rabbi Levi is our neighbor and friend at Etz Hayim synagogue. His invaluable contribution has been to offer a Jewish perspective on the Gospel. When the COVID epidemic hit we began to Zoom our Bible study and expanded our study to include an hour of Talmud study and an hour of Bible study. Rabbi Levi suggested we take our show on the road and got in touch with Derry cable TV. We have begun to record a 30-minute segment based on the Gospel of the Sunday. They are available on the Derry Cable website."
You can learn more about how to tune in here.
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Walking in and for the Community in Claremont
Trinity Church in Claremont recently gathered a team together to walk in the Steppin' Up to End Violence 5k to raise money for the Turning Points Network.
Turning Points Network serves survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and stalking through empowerment and advocacy; creating a community responsive to victims and survivors through education, outreach and accountability; empowering the community to establish a safer culture.
Gale Delaney, Senior Warden, at Trinity Episcopal/ Lutheran Church shares this update:
"I am proud to say that Trinity Episcopal/Lutheran Spirit Walkers had 13 people on the team and raised $3,145! They had a lot of fun and look forward to doing it again next year. Not only does our participation help our community, but it also shows our community that Trinity is willing to step up. That Trinity Episcopal/Lutheran Church is in the community and that we are a safe place."
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Milk With Dignity at St. Andrew’s New London
Church warden Karen Zurheide of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in New London shares this update about a program they are passionate about at their church:
"Did you know that practically all dairy farms of substantial size in the northeast employ migrant workers, mostly from Mexico? These men and women live where they work, and due to their mostly undocumented immigration status, they remain in the shadows, largely invisible to the rest of us who consume the products of their labor. What’s more, in a dirty, dangerous, and demanding environment, they are without the rights and protections afforded other workers..."
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Refurbishment at St. Matthews Episcopal Chapel in Sugar Hill
The steeple at St. Matthews Episcopal Chapel will get a complete refurbishment from the cross to the freeze board this month. Bonnd Construction, who is managing the project, is using an 85-foot lift to access the upper section of the steeple for scraping and recoating, and the lower section of the steeple will be shingled with metal tiles. The base of the steeple will be repainted and a new wooden threshold will be installed. In 2019, the chapel foundation was replaced, and the building is now secure for the next hundred years!
The Chapel was established in 1893 and has been in continuous service during the summer months of July & August at 10 a.m. each Sunday with a different clergyperson serving the community, and refreshments shared under the maple tree after the service.
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Newport's Church of the Epiphany featured in Newport Times
The Church of the Epiphany in Newport was recently featured in The Newport Times, including information about their Little Free Pantry, their hosting of 4-H gatherings, and the recent introduction of the Wednesday Morning Stone Church Café.
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Warming Center to Continue in Summer
"Betsy Hess, the pastor of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church has been so pleased with the reception the church’s warming place has received in the community that the church will continue the service through the summer months.
The warming center, which opened up the church’s basement from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays last winter, began as a response to sharply rising fuel prices."
Read More in the Conway Daily Sun
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Howlett Featured in Deleware Diocesan Magazine
The Episcopal Church of New Hampshire's Dean of Clergy, the Rev. Louise Howlett was recently featured in the Diocese of Delaware's Communion magazine. In the story, Howlett talks about her experience as one of the first female priests ordained in Delaware. The article was published the day before International Women's Day and during Women's History Month.
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Avery Featured in Massachusetts Diocesan Magazine
An article by the Rev. Cn. Gail Avery was recently featured in the Abundant Times, the seasonal magazine of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts: "Coaching, a gift offered in discernment."
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Bishop Rob Visits Maine, Bishop Brown Visits New Hampshire
In their roles as assisting bishops, Bishop Rob and Bishop Brown recently spent time in each other’s states.
We look forward to mid-November when Bishop Rob and Bishop Shannon MacVean-Brown of Vermont will visit each other’s dioceses!
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Bishop Rob at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Portland, ME, with the Rev. Tom Mousin, Priest in Charge | |
Bishop Brown at St. Peter’s in Londonderry, NH, with Rector Colin Chapman and Deacon Diane Hovey | |
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Pilgrimage in the Holy Land - Deadline Extended to August 15
The Episcopal Diocese of Vermont is sponsoring a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and invites those from the Episcopal Dioceses of New Hampshire and Maine to join them! The pilgrimage is to take place November 25 – December 5, 2023 and will be led by The Rev. Dr. Frederick P. Moser and The Rev. Kim Hardy, a priest couple, with local guides, Canon Iyad Qumri and Rami Qumri.
Fred and Kim are experienced pilgrimage leaders and have dreamt of taking a group to the Holy Land since experiencing their journey there on sabbatical in 2009. It opened their hearts to seeing the spiritual life as a pilgrimage and offered deep insights into Biblical stories from the Hebrew Scriptures and Gospels.
For full itinerary and details, click here. For questions and more information, reach out to the Rev. Kim Hardy! for more information.
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Save these dates below! For the full events calendar, click here.
MAY
7 Bishop Rob Visitation - Christ Church, Exeter
14 Bishop Rob Visitation - St. George’s Church, Durham
20 Solar Saints Conference
28 (Pentecost) Bishop Rob Visitations - St. Andrew’s Church, Hopkinton and St. Paul’s School, Concord
29 Diocesan Office Closed (Memorial Day)
JUNE
4 Bishop's Visitation: All Saints', Littleton
11 Bishop's Visitation: Church of the Good Shepherd, Nashua
18 Bishop's Visitation: Christ Church, Norway, Maine (as Assisting Bishop)
30 Family Camp at Barbara C. Harris Camp begins
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