Los Angeles-area church celebrates ‘win for everyone’ affordable housing groundbreaking
For Patricia Jebens, celebrating the groundbreaking for Orchard View Gardens – a was a dream come true. – Buena Park, CA
Episcopal mobile ministry distributes necessities to people displaced by Maui wildfires
Last week’s wildfires prompted the evacuation of more than 32,000 residents and tourists. More than 1,000 people remain missing.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church welcomes new rector after 2 year search
Reverend Ashley Gurling has been giving sermons at the church every Sunday since starting in June, and worshipers have noticed the waning practice is seeing a restored energy many are attributing to her services. – Park City, UT
No Confirmed Episcopal Casualties in Maui Fire — Yet
The Rev. Sandy Graham, canon to the Bishop of Hawaii, told TLC that as of August 15, there have been no confirmed reports of casualties, But he cautions that much is still unknown.
More local women choose to join clergy
“If you told me 15 years ago that I would be a deacon, I would probably have my doubts,” said Colleen Rutherford. – The Villages, FL
Backpack Buddies Ministry At St. George’s Summerville Receives Grant
The National ECW Board has awarded a grant of $1,000 for the Backpack Buddies Ministry at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Summerville. Sue Lessenberry submitted the grant request after learning about the opportunity from Jeanne Plecenik, NECW treasurer. The Backpack Buddies Ministry at St. George’s provides weekend meals for children in need at six schools in the local area. The church recently announced that in addition to ongoing help they receive from Good Shepherd, Summerville, another Summerville church is joining in as well: Epiphany, Summerville, SC.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew Online Virtual Silent Auction
The ministry will be hosting an online silent auction “Sharing Our Treasures” beginning August 19 through September 5th. Items being auctioned range from trips, to collector artwork, jewelry, sports memorabilia, gift cards, and much more! All proceeds from this nationwide auction go to support their 7 focus ministries.
Discussion of The Gatherings: Reimagining Indigenous-Settler Relationships
Province 1 Indigenous People’s Justice Network invites you to join the first in a series of book discussions. The Gatherings shows how Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples can come together to create meaningful and lasting relationships. Indigenous and non-Indigenous people participated in a series of long weekend gatherings over several years, in an Indigenous-led traditional Council format. Assumptions were challenged, perspectives upended, stereotypes shattered, and friendships formed that have lasted many years. Seven Indigenous and seven non-Indigenous authors, collectively Mawopiyane (a Passamaquoddy word that translates “Let us sit together”), share their experiences of the gatherings in their own words.
For additional information about the book discussion or the network, contact Martha Gardner, Missioner for Networking and Formation, Diocese of Massachusetts, at mgardner@diomass.org. Wednesday, September 13
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.
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
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.
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