Episcopal Church Women in the News 04-09-22
Summary
Republican Journal – St. Margaret’s introduces new rector at April 3 service – The Rev. Barbara Briggs will preach for the first time as rector of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Belfast ME
Daily Pilot – Touched by its support, Costa Mesa woman from Ukraine offers sweet thanks to local church – I want to come and say thanks to the people of the church for supporting Ukraine even though they don’t know Ukrainians
Greenfield Recorder – Faith Matters: The anointing woman – I love this story not only for its emotional power and for its portrayal of Jesus’ humanity in the days before his death, but also because it provides a fascinating
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St. Margaret’s introduces new rector at April 3 service
Republican Journal – Belfast, ME
The Rev. Barbara Briggs will preach for the first time as rector of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Belfast, at the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday, April 3. The incoming priest will celebrate Eucharist, at which the consecrated wine will be offered in individual cups rather than a common chalice. Those attending are asked to voluntarily wear masks because of close spacing in the church. The Women of St. Margaret’s will hold a meeting open to all following the service at 11 a.m. in the adjoining parish house.
Touched by its support, Costa Mesa woman from Ukraine offers sweet thanks to local church
Daily Pilot – New Port Beach, CA
It was the sight of the blue and yellow banner hanging on the outside wall of St. James Episcopal Church in Newport Beach that prompted to deliver a Ukrainian cake to church the following Sunday. “When I was passing by the church and saw the flag ‘Pray For Ukraine’ outside, I asked myself, ‘Are there any Ukrainians in that church?’” said Zamaraieva. “‘Or do they know of any Ukrainians?’”
Faith Matters: The anointing woman
Greenfield Recorder – Greenfield, MA
The gospel text for this Sunday in many Christian denominations is John’s account of the woman who anoints Jesus. As with other texts for these days approaching Holy Week, it is somber in tone, and this story is particularly poignant. In it, a woman anoints Jesus with perfumed oil (a rather shockingly intimate gesture). Another disciple objects to the action as representing a waste of funds that could have gone to the poor, and Jesus defends the expenditure on the oil as preparation for his burial.
St. Martha’s donates $27K to Ukraine response fund
Coastal Point – Bethany Beach, DE
A check for $27,070 donated by members of St. Martha’s Episcopal Church in Bethany Beach will be mailed to the Episcopal Relief & Development’s Ukraine Crisis Response Fund this week, to help those affected by the invasion of Ukraine.
Slave descendants eligible for scholarship from Episcopal Diocese of Long Island
Greater Long Island – Long Island, NY
The Reparations Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island is championing equity in education with their latest scholars program. According to their website, Black, African-American and Caribbean-American students who are descendants of enslaved people are encouraged to apply for the “Barbara C. Harris Scholars Program.”
‘Love in a Backpack’ returns for third year, raises collection goal
Greenfield Recorder – Greenfield, MA
Conway resident Mary McClintock says the group seeking donations for the “Love in a Backpack” project is getting even more ambitious as the drive enters its third year.
“I think we packed 50 backpacks last year,” recalled McClintock, community collaboration coordinator with Community Action Pioneer Valley. “We’re going for 85 this year.”
The Medical Loan Closet Ministry of St. John’s, Bandon
Diocese of Oregon – Bandon, OR
Church Periodical Club – Ministry of the Written Word is pleased to announce our quilt winners.
Hawaiian Vintage Quilt: Winnifred Folett, Sedona, AZ. Winnie is the incoming Treasurer for Province VIII ECW.
Cracker Barrel quilt: Kathy Mank, Loveland OH. Kathy is President of Province V ECW & has served on the National ECW Board
Our auction raised over $3000.
Thank you to all. See you next year! – Maryfran Crist
La Historia de “La Cocina de Primeras Naciones” ha tenido sus raíces en el ocaso de los años 90 por medio de la Reverenda Melanie Spears, su esposo George y su familia, y la congregación de “La Misión India de Todos Los Santos”. Durante este tiempo, las conferencias del “Camino Entrelazado” o “Path Crossing” fueron sostenidas. El “Camino Entrelazado” o “Path Crosssing” promovió la exploración de asociaciones Interculturales, uniendo así predominantemente a las congregaciones nativo-americanas con las congregaciones anglosajonas en los Estados Unidos.
Cuando el Reverendo Robert Dos Toros visitó y entrevisto en la iglesia de “Todos Los Santos” después, expreso sus esperanzas de que un ministerio de alimentación empezara y fuera sostenible. Esto se concatena con lo expresado por el Padre Robert al expresar: “Alimentar y dar de beber al hambriento y sediento, hospedar al forastero, son tanto un mandato del evangelio como una practica Lakota.” Mateo 25: 35-36 establece, “Porque tuve hambre, y me diste de comer, tuve sed y me diste de beber, fui un forastero y me hospedaste, estuve desnudo y me cobijaste, estuve enfermo y cuidaste de mí, estuve en prisión, y me visitaste.”
El Reverendo Robert Dos Toros aceptó el llamado a servir como el vicario de la iglesia de “Todos Los Santos” y el misionero para el departamento del Trabajo Indio en la Iglesia Episcopal en Minnesota o sus siglas en inglés (ECNM). Un plan detallado y cuidadoso se puso en marcha, y “La Cocina de las Primeras Naciones” o como lo indican sus siglas en inglés (FNK) empezó sirviendo el día de todos los santos, el 1 de noviembre de 2008. El Padre Robert ideo el nombre “La Cocina de Todas Las Naciones”, notando que vivimos cerca de la frontera con Canadá y el termino “Primeras Naciones” es usado para describir a los pueblos indígenas de Canadá. Estas palabras encapsulan el hecho de que los pueblos indígenas en los Estados Unidos también son oriundos de otras naciones y enfatiza las comidas que servimos: Orgánicas e indígenas.
Since the pandemic started back in 2020, the Communique’ editorial staff has witnessed as well as discussed what services local ECW groups provide that have the largest impact in their community. Food by no surprise continued to rise to the forefront of community needs.
w food security, even when the parents themselves are food insecure. In 2020, 14.8 percent of households with children were food insecure. In about half of those food-insecure households with children, only the adults experienced food insecurity. But in 7.6 percent of households with children, both children and adults were food insecure sometime during the year. In 0.8 percent of U.S. households with children (322,000 households), both children and adults experienced instances of very low food security.
The story of First Nations Kitchen has its roots in the late 1990s with the Reverend Melanie Spears, her husband George and family, and the congregation of All Saints Indian Mission. During this time Path Crossing conferences were being held. Path Crossing encouraged the exploration of cross-cultural partnerships, linking predominantly Native American congregations with mostly Anglo congregations in the United States.
Afterward, a question was posed: “What would you like to do if you could have something here?” The answer that came: “Open a soup kitchen.” The need for a feeding program in the community was apparent. In time a commercial kitchen was built, enabling the beginning of such a ministry. The space was beautifully prepared, and the seeds were planted. Mother Melanie had to take early medical retirement in 2000 which halted the next steps, but at the time she recounts having “a vision of a Native man coming to the church… a person who was supposed to be there.”
The Reverend Robert Two Bulls accepted the call to serve as the Vicar of All Saints and the Missioner for the Department of Indian Work in the Episcopal Church in Minnesota (ECMN). Detailed and careful planning ensued, and First Nations Kitchen (FNK) began serving on All Saints Day, November 1, 2008. Father Robert came up with the name First Nations Kitchen, noting that we live close to the Canadian border and the term “First Nations” is used to describe the indigenous peoples of Canada. These words capture the fact that the indigenous peoples here in the U.S. also hail from sovereign nations and further emphasize the foods that we serve: indigenous and organic.