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Highlights:
Opening Prayer
Province V Events and Resources
- New Website!
- Young Adult / Leader Retreat
- Episcopal Creation Care Gathering - 2026 and 2027
- Campus Ministry Cohort - Fall 2026
- Recap: ECCG 2026
- Leadership Coaching Project
- Women Clergy Retreat - 2027
Network Gatherings
- You are welcome to any of these events!
Other Events of Interest
- Year-End Giving
- Innovating Beloved Communities
- Clergy Spouse Retreat
- Northern Michigan Visitor's Weekend
- Bellwether Farm Events
- EFM Pilgrimages
Other Resources of Interest
- Vote Faithfully
- Book Corner
- Association of Anglican Musicians
- Podcasts
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Opening Prayer
Canticle of the Sun
The Highest, all powerful, good Lord,
Yours are the praises, the glory, the honour, and all blessing.
To You alone, The Highest, do they belong,
and no man is worthy to mention Your name.
Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun,
who brings the day; and you give light through him. And he is beautiful and radiant in all his splendour! Of you, The Highest, he bears the likeness.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars, in heaven you formed them clear and precious and beautiful.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind, and through the air, cloudy and serene, and every kind of weather through which you give sustenance to Your creatures.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water, which is very useful and humble and precious and chaste.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom you light the night and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Mother Earth, who sustains us and governs us and who produces varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.
Praised be You, my Lord, through those who give pardon for Your love, and bear infirmity and tribulation.
Blessed are those who endure in peace for by You, The Highest, they shall be crowned.
Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Bodily Death, from whom no living man can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin.
Blessed are those who will find Your most holy will, for the second death shall do them no harm.
Praise and bless my Lord, and give Him thanks and serve Him with great humility.
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| | Province V Events and Resources | | |
In-person event -
Registration is open!
Young Adult Ministry:
Seeking Resonance Over Relevance
An in-person retreat
Friday, Nov 6 - Sunday, Nov 8, 2026
St. Paul's, Flint, Michigan
$50 - for event and hotel room.
This event is through a partnership of the Society of St. John the Evangelist (SSJE) and Province V. We will begin with dinner on Friday and end with lunch on Sunday.
This is a retreat for all young adults, those ministering with young adults, and those hoping to create ministries with young adults. Registration will open September 1. The registration fee is greatly reduced because of SSJE's Abiding Hope Grant. More information about this program and partnership.
If you need more information or have questions, please reach out to Eric Richey, Campus Ministry Developer.
Registration page!
Our room block is secured through October 9, but we will accommodate all who register before October 30.
Additional retreats will be hosted in 2027.
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Love God, Love God's World
ONLINE - Monthly,
beginning October 12,
8 pm ET / 7 pm CT
Hosted by Bishop Cathleen Bascom and Hampton Randall of eco-regions.
Join us for a monthly Zoom class using the “Love God, Love God’s World” creation care curriculum. Rooted in love, compassion, and justice, this film- and readings-based, small-group curriculum looks at many facets of environmental stewardship and justice. It is designed for people new to this topic as well as those who are active in these practices.
More information and registration
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Save the Date!
April 15-17, 2027
An in-person event at Procter Center, London, OH
ECCG is moving to the spring! Mark your calendars and plan to join us there! Registration will open November 1.
More information
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ECCG Deep Dive
ONLINE Thursday, Oct 8, 7:30 ET / 6:30 CT
And each 2nd Thursday!
Registration
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On-line Fall 2026 Campus Ministry Cohort
The first night has occurred, but you can still jump into this opportunity. Contact Eric.
From Chasing Relevance to Encountering Resonance
An online learning experience - September - December 2026
Registration Deadline: The first session has already met, but reach out to Eric if you just realized that this might be a good fit for you / your ministry.
Next cohort will begin in January 2027. Eric is available at any time for consultation, questions, or support.
Have Questions?
Please email Province V's Campus Ministry Developer, Eric Richey.
Want to Register?
Register here
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Recap: Episcopal Creation Care Gathering 2026
The annual Episcopal Creation Care Gathering (ECCG) was held over four days in September at the Proctor Camp and Conference Center near Columbus, Ohio. More than 70 creation care leaders from across 30 dioceses joined in learning, worship, fellowship, and workshops. And campfires. And farm chores. And porch conversations.
Keynoting the event was The Rt. Rev. Cathleen Bascomb, Consultant to The Episcopal Church for the Eco-Region Networks of Creation Care. Cathleen led off the event with reflections on “Holy Callings for All Creation” using scripture, art, and experience. Episcopal Eco-Regions and how the myriad creation care ministries within the Episcopal Church work together were central topics throughout the event.
Creation care leaders with long experience across the church were present to lend wisdom and offer insight. Over a dozen workshops hosted conversations ranging from land justice to regenerative spirituality, preaching, green teams, scripture, theology, and engagements with eco-justice and the Beauty Way. It was an event rooted in conversation, connection, prayer, and reflection.
Worship experiences held in dimly lit chapels, outdoor labyrinths, woods, and around campfires included celebrations of wild church, Terra Divina, encounters with eco-grief, and a farm to table Eucharist.
To see pictures, comments, and celebrations of the event, go to the ECCG Facebook page. The 2027 annual ECCG will be held at the Proctor Center on April 15-17, 2027. Stay tuned and informed.
Follow the ECCG Network at:
ECCG Network Facebook
ECCG Network Instragram
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Leadership Coaching Project
What do you need to excel in your ministry? What connections do you need to make to build your community? Answer these questions and more through coaching.
Coaching is a dialogue between a coach and an individual, group, or team to find creative ways to solve challenging problems or improve team performance on key initiatives.
The coach's role is to draw out expertise through inquiry, curiosity, and challenges so that clients can stretch into their best selves.
Lay leaders, deacons, priests, and bishops are all invited to consider coaching. The focus on coaching will always be generated by the coachee; the coach is a partner who listens deeply and asks powerful questions to help the coachee set attainable and timely goals.
Learn More and Book a Coach.
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Registration is open!
Women Clergy Retreat - 2027
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ALL are welcome to attend these Zoom conversations.
To get a reminder for any of these events, ask to be added to the list by contacting Heather
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Archivists
Date of next meeting:
Dec 14, 11 am ET / 10 am CT
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89950734030 (password: 5)
Convener: Brian Wilbert, Ohio
webpage: https://www.provincev.org/archivist
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Creation Care
Date of next meeting:
Oct 12, 1 pm ET / 12 noon CT
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82932843412
(password: 5)
Convener: Jeanette Ettin, Eastern Michigan
webpage: https://www.provincev.org/creation
"Start with One Thing: A Practical Approach to Climate Resilience"
with Chad Brinkman
Climate resilience work can feel overwhelming, especially when the challenges seem vast and urgent. At this month’s Province IV and V meeting, Chad Brinkman, Director of Faith Fundraising at Episcopal Relief & Development, will offer a practical way forward: when the big picture feels daunting, begin with just one thing.
Drawing on his experience supporting faith communities and global relief programs, Chad will explore how focused, faithful action can turn concern into meaningful progress. Join us for an encouraging conversation designed to help Creation Care advocates move from overwhelm to purposeful engagement.
We hope you will join us and leave inspired to take one achievable step toward a more resilient future.
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Dismantling Racism
Date of next meeting:
Nov 5, 1 pm ET / 12 noon CT
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83673680882
(password: 5)
webpage: https://www.provincev.org/dismantlingracism
"Community of Praxis"- Join with other practitioners to come together, sharing practices, workshopping our racism dismantling efforts in our own contexts, and create local action items.
A community of praxis is a group that joins theoretical knowledge with practical action and reflection to drive social change or professional growth.
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Migration Ministries
Date of next meeting:
Nov 17, 8 pm ET / 7 pm C
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81246380265
(password: 5)
Conveners: Silvia Huth, Michigan and
Jack Lloyd, Chicago
webpage: https://www.provincev.org/migration
Episcopal Migration Response Network
Episcopal Migration Ministry hosts an Asylum and Detention Ministry Network that meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Learn more and register to attend meetings here.
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Safe Church
webpage
Use this page to get connected to your diocesan contact for Safe Church training and information.
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Youth and Children
Convener: Carmen Piggins, Michigan
webpage:
https://www.provincev.org/youth
ALL Youth and Children Ministers
Watch this space for upcoming events.
Diocesan Youth Workers
If you are the youth minister for your diocese (or the main contact for youth work in your diocese), you are invited to join this conversation. Contact Carmen Piggins for the dates and details.
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Young Adult / Campus Ministry
Date of next meeting:
Nov 17, 1 pm ET / 12 pm CT
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88386235160
(password 5)
Contact: Eric Richey, Province V Campus Ministry Developer
webpage:
https://www.provincev.org/yacm
Learn about the fall cohort!
Nov 6-8 - a retreat for young adults and those who minister with young adults
https://www.provincev.org/campus-ministry-developer
If this is your ministry area, make sure that you're part of the Google Group!
province-v-yacm@googlegroups.com
This is a new group name, so please update in your address book.
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Year-End Giving
Hosted by Episcopal Church Foundation
Free Webinar: One Season, Three Invitations: Creating a More Meaningful Year-End Giving Message
Year-end giving can be about more than completing pledges or meeting a December 31 deadline. Join the Episcopal Church Foundation on Tuesday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a 30-minute webinar exploring how churches can connect giving to ministry today, strengthen the church for the future, and encourage members to consider the legacy they hope to leave.
Registration
Can’t attend live? Register and we’ll send you the recording following the webinar.
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Innovating Beloved Communities
Webinar Series
Five webinars from July 2026 - March 2027
5-6:30pm U.S. Eastern / 2-3:30pm U.S. Pacific
Hosted by Episcopal Divinity School
Interested in innovating to advance God’s dream of just, compassionate, multicultural, beloved community? This public webinar series is a component of EDS’s ongoing Innovating Beloved Communities Cohort, led by the Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers ’04. Every other month, the virtual classroom doors open to the public. Come join the cohort group in learning from a lineup of expert practitioners.
Register for one, two, or more training sessions on our website! Detailed information about each individual session is forthcoming.
More information and registration
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The Partner's Path Retreat
This fall, COME BE APART. Join us for our in-person Clergy Spouse Retreat, a time to step away, rest, reconnect, and be refreshed alongside others who understand the unique journey. We would love to welcome you for a meaningful weekend of encouragement, community, and renewal.
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Northern Michigan Fall Visitor’s Weekend!
Oct. 22-26, 2026
Visitors Weekend is a longstanding tradition in the Diocese of Northern Michigan welcoming guests to immerse themselves in an ecclesiology of baptismal ministry.
This is an opportunity to visit local congregations, talk with diocesan staff and missioners, explore new ministry initiatives (such as U.P. Wild Church, and Healing with our Indigenous neighbors), and engage with others who are passionate about a collaborative way of being engaged in the work of Jesus.
Visitors should plan to arrive by Thursday evening. An introduction to our practice of mutual ministry with conversation will take place Friday morning through early afternoon. All are invited to participate in a convention workshop on Living Stories Sermons on Friday afternoon, followed by the Eucharist, and then to experience our collaborative approach to Convention on Saturday. Sunday morning, visitors are invited to attend one of our congregations to experience how our approach looks in our regular, local contexts. Sunday afternoon we hope to have an opportunity to experience U.P. Wild Church, our new, locally led spiritual communities that are growing quickly in at least seven places around the Upper Peninsula, in a unique partnership with the ELCA. We will then have time for reflection, conversation, and supper.
More information and registration is available here. Please register now!
Financial Assistance for travel and lodging may be available, especially for students, and can be requested on the registration form.
Contact Steve Godfrey (sgodfrey@upepiscopal.org) or Rayford Ray (rayfordray@upepiscopal.org), 906-228-7160, with any questions.
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Murder Mystery Dinner Party
Nov 6, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting our first ever Murder Mystery Dinner Party! Enjoy a delicious Farm-to-Table dinner while solving a murder with your family and friends. We have teamed up with Get Away with Murder, Inc. who will provide the story and characters! You're not going to want to miss out on this event. Optional overnight Accommodations
Information and Registration
Thanksgiving Dinner
November 19, 2026
Join us for a delightful evening filled with crafting your very own holiday wreath, sharing laughter with friends and family, and indulging in a sumptuous farm-to-table Thanksgiving feast.
New Optional Add On: Turn Logs into a Harvest of Gourmet Mushrooms!
Registration and information - by November 13, 2026
Iconography Retreat
December 8-13, 2026
We are thrilled to invite you to join us at Bellwether Farm for an Iconography Retreat.
In the Christian tradition, icons are not painted — they are written. Each brushstroke is a form of prayer, each session a movement toward contemplation. This December, during the sacred waiting of Advent, Bellwether Farm invites you to write your own icon of Our Lady of Tenderness — one of the most beloved images in the history of Christian art, depicting the tender embrace of Mary and the Christ child, cheek to cheek.
No artistic experience is required. Only a willingness to slow down, pay attention, and let the work of your hands become the work of your spirit.
Led by Iconographer, Catherine Harrison and The Rev. Meghan Carlson of St James Episcopal Church in Wooster Ohio.
Information and Registration
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Education for Ministry launches Pilgrimages
Education for Ministry will offer three pilgrimages in 2027–2028.
See the press release for all of the information!
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Vote Faithfully
“Vote Faithfully” (Information pulled from June 2, 2026 Episcopal News Service)
Beginning in June, the Episcopal Church has been providing a series of online events to help educate Episcopalians on nonpartisan ways we and our congregations can support civic participation in our communities. These “Vote Faithfully” voter engagement efforts for the 2026 midterm and General elections have been organized by the church’s Public Policy and Witness team. The last half hour networking Zoom call is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 5. Registration is available here.
Allison Duvall, senior manager of church relations and engagement has stated that “One of the most important ways we can show a healthy patriotism is by helping our neighbors exercise their democratic right to vote.” The church’s online networking series has been just one of the ways that Episcopal leaders are encouraging greater involvement in the democratic process. For several years, the Washington, D.C.-based Office of Government Relations has compiled, updated and expanded a selection of voter engagement resources that can be tailored to local efforts across the country. “We recognize election engagement as an act of Christian stewardship and a tangible way to love our neighbors,” the Office of Government Relations says on its election engagement webpage. “Our mandate to care for God’s world and people compels us, morally and spiritually, to vote – and to help ensure voting access for others.”
The guidance thus far includes ways to register to vote, find polling places, request an absentee ballot and volunteer as a poll worker. Congregations also have a variety of options for getting involved, including assisting in voter registration efforts, offering childcare on Election Day, organizing rides to the polls, educating voters about new state election procedures and combatting disinformation about elections.
Alan Yarborough, director of government relations, has said “A lot of the resources we’ve pulled together we’ve done in partnership with other faith organizations,” By “leveraging the church as a trusted voice,” Episcopalians can share basic information in their communities with greater confidence.
Registration for the November 3rd election in some states is as early as the first week of October. These are some actions you can take this month: All voters should confirm that your voter registration is still valid. Encourage the young adults in your life to register to vote as soon as possible to be eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election. Assist the members of your congregation in verifying that their Voter Registrations are secure and that they have a way to get to the polls. If voting by mail, make your selections and mail back or drop off the ballots as soon as possible. For more ideas, check out the Election Engagement webpage provided by The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations.
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Book Corner
In The Illuminated Soul, Deacon Charles Rohrbacher transforms the ancient “Prayer of the Three Holy Young Men” (Daniel 3:57–88) into a luminous visual and spiritual journey. Through twenty-three hand-drawn color illustrations paired with hand-lettered text, Rohrbacher invites readers to enter the Benedicite as a living hymn of praise—offering courage and consolation amid the “fiery furnaces” especially in a world shaped by climate crisis and uncertainty.
“A quiet feast for the spirit—radiant with beauty, tenderness, and reverence. Charles Rohrbacher has created a work that feels both ancient and deeply alive, inviting readers to slow down, pray, and see the world again with wonder.”
Roger Hutchison, author of The Gift of Baptism and The Art of Calm
Order from churchpublishing.org, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your favorite bookseller.
Hardcover | 9798898950255 | List Price: $32.95
| | A growing list of podcasts provide resources for devotion and contemplation in the Episcopal tradition. Here are a few. | |
The TryTank Podcast
More Info
In the Books, Bible, Beer and Queer podcast, Joyce covers a wide variety of topics with her guests, and manages to find the faith connections woven into each story.
More Info
Camp Ahead
Exploring the futurology of the summer camp industry. This information can be useful to you as you consider the future of your organization, regardless of industry.
More Info
Prophetic Voices
Hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s interim officer for Indigenous Ministries.
More Info
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The Listening Post’ podcast: ‘Walking through grief’
This three-part podcast series from TEC’s Armed Forces and Federal Ministries Office explores challenging realities faced by service members,
More Info
Good News and Gratitude
A New Podcast from the United Thank Offering
More Info
All Things . . . Episcopal
Diocese of West Missouri
More Info
Faith To Go Podcast
A Weekly, On The Go Resource for Parents and Non-Parents Alike
More Info
SpadeSpoonSoul
With Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Jerusalem Greer, and Brian Sellers-Peterson
More Info
ChurchNext Podcast
Join Richelle Thompson and Chris Yaw as they dive deeper into the latest offerings from this digital formation ministry.
More Info
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For People
With Bishop Rob Wright
More Info
The Moonshine Jesus Show
Progressive Christian perspectives on sci-fi movies and shows with an emphasis on theology and politics.
More Info
Forward Movement Podcasts
Forward Day by Day; A Morning at the Office; Daily Prayer; An Evening at Prayer; Compline; Scripture Day by Day
More Info
Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana
Join Bishop Shannon Duckworth and others to expore questions of spirituality today
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Love Your Neighbor with Sean Rowe
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe discusses how denominations can empower local congregations for works of love and justice.
More Info
| | 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 Tuesdays at 3 pm ET / 2 pm CT via zoom.
Contact your diocesan representative to the Executive Board:
Mr. Rick Stanitis, Northern Michigan, President
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Bonnie Perry, Michigan, Vice President
The Rev. Garron Daniels, Springfield, Secretary
Ms. Rebecca Elfring-Roberts, Chicago, Treasurer
Canon Crystal Plummer, Executive Council Representative
The Rev. M.E. Eccles, Executive Council Representative
Mr. Jacob Perkins, Chicago
Dr. Elizabeth Jordan, Great Lakes
Ms. Lesley MacKellar, Indianapolis
Mr. Luke Thompson, Michigan
Ms. Betty Bowersox, Missouri
The Rev. Dr. Terri Bays, Northern Indiana
Ms. Katie Chipman-Bergsma, Northern Michigan
The Rev. Rachel Harrison, Ohio
Mr. Edward Lasseigne, Southern Ohio
Ms. Carol McCrary, Springfield
The Rev. Marlene Hogue, Wisconsin
Province V Staff:
Heather Barta, Province V Coordinator
Eric Richey, Campus Ministry Developer
Steve Welch, Communications Director
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