Episcopal Attendance Bounces Back 19% from Pandemic Low
We have fewer parishes and we have fewer people,” said the Rev. Molly James, deputy executive officer of the General Convention
Churches work together to care for needs of the community
“It really allows us not to be spending the resources we have in our own churches because we’re all small,” Murray said. – Woodstock, VA
House of Bishops hears Title IV overview and timeline of House of Deputies president’s case
“It does not mean that it isn’t an issue that needs to be addressed,” Ousley said. “It means Title IV is not the appropriate venue for that.”
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry recovering in ICU following surgery
He is expected to remain in intensive care for about 24 hours.
St. Mark’s “Messy Church” – resumes Sunday
Messy Church offers a once a month worship experience for busy families of younger kids. – Southborough, MA
Indigenous Art Show In Jackson Hole
St. John’s Episcopal Church is thrilled to be hosting dozens of regional indigenous artists. – WY
Grace Church welcomes new pastor
Rev. Christy Shain-Hendricks priest living in Salida, Colorado
Blessing Box brings bounty to Chester
Turner’s idea came to her after seeing the benefit of the Blessing Box at her own church. – Warwick, NY
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Women’s Retreat at St. Crispin’s September 22-24, 2023
This retreat is sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Oklahoma. We welcome all women who wish to gather in this space for a weekend of prayer, study, renewal, refreshment, and fellowship as we take a break from our everyday lives. St. Crispin’s Conference Center 36302 State Highway 9 Wewoka, OK 74884
Contact Sandra Opalka, treasurer: sandra.opalka@gmail.com
The Nonviolence Institute is pleased to announce our 14th annual Invest in Peace fundraise
September 21, 2023 at Farm Fresh Rhode Island. This year’s event, will again celebrate our Sister Ann Keefe Award winner and our Community Impact Award winners, who will be named in the short future. We look forward to welcoming and gathering with those who care deeply about our work and recognize that this is an opportunity to consider the importance, in this moment, of our Beloved Community, reflective of the actions and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Love in Action: Environmental Justice in RI
Join the discussion with local and national leaders in the environmental justice space as we explore how environmental justice and racism continues to impact communities across Rhode Island, efforts to address the disproportionate harm climate change continues to have on many of our most vulnerable communities, and what role we can play to address this critical issue impacting the communities we are called to serve. We are excited to announce our keynote speaker is Karyn Bigelow- Co-Executive Director for Creation Justice Ministries. to register, contact: Sept 23rd
ECW of Delaware ECW Annual Meeting, Luncheon and Worship
October 7, 2023.
The Program will include brief talks from Mathy Downing, UTO Province III member of the National UTO Board. Cindy Mohr, ECW Province III member of the National ECW Board. A representative from Primeros Pasos, our outreach target for this year. • The Business Meeting will include election of President and Vice-President. Questions contact:Beth FitzPatrick, gr8art@outlook.com
Arkansas ECW Fall Gathering – Oct 13 – 14
Fall Gathering is ECW’s statewide annual meeting and a time for fun and fellowship. This year, we are honored to have the Rev. Susanne Methven of Tulsa, OK, as our speaker. We are excited that St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church will host our annual Fall Gathering! All events Saturday will be held in the parish hall and sanctuary. To register and more info
Episcopal Church Women Diocese of Mississippi Annual/Fall Conference
Saturday, October 21, 2023
SPEAKER: Rev. Deacon Becca Walton,Curate, All Saints, Tupelo Presentation: My experience as a mbr of the Community of St Anslem, a new monastic RSVP by October 4, 2023 to:episcopalchurchwomenms@gmail.com
Using Picture Books for Racial Healing
Registration is now open for Dismantling Racism training sessions in August, September, October, and November. Miriam McKenney leads the trainings, which take place on Zoom.
Choose 1 month:
- September (12, 19, 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.). Sign up here.
- October (10, 17, 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.). Sign up here.
- November (1, 8, 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.). Sign up here.
“The dismantling racism course is terrific,” Lisa Barker of St. Patrick’s, Dublin, says. “The use of storytelling and scripture brings things into focus that, for me, had been unacknowledged. Another wonderful aspect of this course is the formation of community among the participants. Miriam and Emma made the course easy to access, consistent with the Four-Fold Path of Love, and I truly looked forward to the sessions. Our discussion times flew by as the topics were thought-provoking. I highly recommend this course!”
Email Director of Dismantling Racism in Southern Ohio, Miriam McKenney, to learn more.
2023 Fall Speaker Series – ECW Diocese of Chicago
October 4 – Hunger – A Continuing Paradox?
October 11 – Springboard Kitchen: Helping People Reach Next Stage Culinary Dreams
October 18 – Sustainable Gardening