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Sunday, January 15th, is Epiphany 2. The liturgical color is green.
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As the Episcopal Church nears its 150th anniversary in Utah, we are looking at our history through pictures and artifacts in each newsletter. Bishop Arthur Mouton served as our Bishop from 1920 to 1946. He faithfully served during a time of great financial difficulty in the diocese.
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2017 Diocesan Convention
Process for Determining
Number of Lay Delegates to Diocesan Convention
Congregation's number of lay delegates to diocesan convention is determined by a formula
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Last year's Diocesan Convention.
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based on the number of communicants in good standing.
- Determine your 2016 communicants in good
standing
total as soon as possibly but
BEFORE your annual meeting.
January 18th.
- The diocese will send your congregation's number of
2017 delegates for quickly.
- Elect the identified number of delegates at your Annual
Meeting (and any alternates,
following your congregation's by-laws).
- Inform each person elected how to register to attend the convention.
Convention Registration will open by February 1
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NEW PHONE SYSTEM AT THE DIOCESE
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Diocesan staff no longer have direct lines. If you are trying to reach a staff member dial: 801-322-4131 and plug in their 3 digit extension.
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The Rev. Lewis Eugene "Pete" Poggemeyer, Jr.
October 28, 1946 ~ December 20, 2016
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The Rev. "Pete"Poggemeyer
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Lewis Eugene "Pete" Poggemeyer Jr., beloved husband, father and
grandfather died suddenly on Tuesday, December 20, 2016.
Pete was an ordained deacon in the Episcopal Church and served the parish of The Good Shepherd for 36 years. He served as a chaplain at Primary Children's Hospital for five years.
Pete worked for several architectural and engineering firms in Ogden, Logan, and Salt Lake City, including Case, Lowe & Hart, Design West, MHTN and Edwards & Daniels, and for McKay Dee Hospital before entering government service with the Treasury Department.
Deacon Poggemeyer was active in the Ogden community. He served on the Ogden Planning Commission for eighteen years, was on the Board of Directors for the Eccles Community Art Center and took part in the founding of St. Anne's Center (now Lantern House). Pete was one of the charter members of the Hostler's Model RR Club.
The Rev. Poggemeyer is survived by his spouse, Karen; daughters, Sarah, Liza and Becca; grandchildren, Rory, Katie, Brigit and Dannan; and his younger brothers, Rick (Mary) and John Poggemeyer; and his baby sister, Peggi (Jan) Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Big Lew and Medium Aureline Poggemeyer. He will be greatly missed by all his friends in the Episcopal Diocese of Utah.
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The Salt Lake Education for Ministry EfM group will meet for the first time on Thursday, January 12th in the Escalante room at the Episcopal Church Center of Utah (ECCU). The group will gather for 36 sessions, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. through May 2017. Please note that the reading/preparation requires two - three hours outside of class each week.
The cost is $350
. A few spaces are still available. Contact: Marti Jones - mlj@burgoyne.com or at (314) 303-4266.
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Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr
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The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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St. Stephen's/San Esteban Episcopal Church, 4615 S 3200 West, West Valley City, will host "Celebrating the Dreams of the Beloved Community". The keynote Speaker will be the Honorable Ben McAdams, Mayor of Salt Lake County.
The Granger Young Disciples of Christ Choir will perform.
DATE: Sunday, January 15, 2017
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
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Knuth to be Ordained to the Priesthood
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The Rev. Charles Henry Knuth.
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By the grace of God and with the consent of God's people, The Rt. Rev. Scott B. Hayashi, 11th Bishop of Utah, will ordain The Rt. Rev. Charles Henry Knuth at Trinity Episcopal Church, Folsom, CA, on January 25th at 7:00 p.m. Deacon
Knuth is currently a curate at Trinity and focuses on community outreach and Christian formation.
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Calendar Notes
Cathedral Church of St. Mark - January 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Michael Popich, professor of philosophy at Westminster
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The Rev. Alan Tull was an authority on theology
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College will explore how the bonds of community and familial love protect the innocent good from the ultimate evil in the Harry Potter novels and films. The event is part of the Tull Lecture series. A discussion will follow the presentation. The lecture series is in memory of The Rev. Alan Tull, longtime Utah priest, Trinity College (CT) Chaplain and teacher of theology.
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Taize Service at All Saints.
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Taizé Vespers
- Sunday, January 8, 2017 - 7pm. All Saints Church, 1710 S. Foothill Drive,
Salt lake City. The service is a meditative, music-filled, evening liturgy with songs from Taizé, scripture reading, and time for silence and prayer. All are welcome. - Taizé Vespers offered on most 2nd Sundays of each month from Sept. - June.
Evening Communion
- Sunday, January 15, 2017 - 7pm. All Saints Church, 1710 S. Foothill, Salt Lake City. All Saints offers Evening Communion incorporating hymns, instrumental music, prayer, readings and time for reflection. All are welcome. - Evening Communion offered on most 3rd Sundays of each month from Sept. - June.
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Jesus Seminar on the Road is coming to Salt Lake City!
Be sure not to miss this unique opportunity. Click the link below to register today for February 24-25, 2017. Limited space is available.
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Youth Events
On Thursday, December 26th, youth from around the diocese enjoyed a fun Christmas party at San Esteban. The evening was filled with high energy and included Christmas songs, exchanging presents, games, and a pinata filled with candy. As always, new friendships were formed.
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Upcoming Events
Soup, Serve and Sing at St. Mark's Tower
WHO: Jr & Sr High School Students
DATE: Thursday, January 26th
TIME: Meet at 4:45 p.m.
LOCATION: St. Mark's Tower: 650 South, 300 East, Salt Lake City, UT
St. Mark's Tower is an affordable housing community serving low income renters who live independently in their own apartments. Residents are widely diverse in their culture and faith. Please join us to spread songs of joy!
RSVP to Karen Gleeson: camptuttle@episcopal-ut.org
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JR/SR High Youth Winter Retreat at Camp Tuttle
DATE: February 25-26, 2017
TIME: From 9:00 a.m. Saturday until 2:00 p.m. Sunday
PLACE: Camp Tuttle, Big Cottonwood Canyon
Join us for some outdoor winter fun! Activity choices include: snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding or cross county skiing, and of course, sledding. There will be plenty of hot cocoa and a warm fire to keep you toasty.
On line registration is now available at:
For questions or scholarship information contact Karen Gleeson, Youth Coordinator/Camp Liaison: camptuttle@episcopal-ut.org, or 801-349-0336.
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EYE (Episcopal Youth Event)
WHO: Youth currently in grades 9 -12
DATE: July 10-14, 2017
WHERE: University of Central Oklahoma
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ince the first EYE in 1982, this popular event has welcomed thousands of young people from across the Episcopal Church for celebration, worship, learning, and leadership training.
Application Deadline: February 1st, 2017
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A Joyful Gathering at Church of the Resurrection
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Vocalist and a string orchestra perform.
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The Church of the Resurrection located at 1131 S Main, Centerville, overflowed on December 18th for an evening of music to celebrate the life of our Savior. Vocal soloists and a full-size
string
orchestra told the story of Jesus, from his birth to his death. Neighbors from around Davis, Weber, and Salt Lake Counties joined the joyful gathering which was coordinated by Scott Rowley, Director of Music at Resurrection.
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First Sunday after Epiphany at St. Mary's
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Understan
ding the Baptismal Font.
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Sunday, January 8th was cold with icy freeways and snow-
packed roads, but the children at St. Mary's Church got to learn about the w
ater of Baptism.They learned why there is water in the
Baptismal Font and in the stoups by the doors of the church, and were taught how each Sunday they can remember their own
Baptismal Covenant by dipping their fingers in the water. After the sermon, The Rev. Tim Yanni blessed the entire congregation using an aspergilium to remind everyone of their own Baptism.
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St. Mark's Tower Christmas
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An abundance of gifts under the tree.
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For the second year, diocesan staff worked with The Rev. Susan Toone to make sure that the residents of St. Mark's Tower each received a Christmas
gift. Tosha Ryan, staff accountant at the diocese, lead the donation effort by organizing and gathering a multitude of blankets, hats, gloves and other items from family, friends and neighbors. Other staff filled in with a variety of donations and a visit to the Tower to enjoy breakfast and visit with the folks.
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Mitten Tree. |
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ECCU is Hiring
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Episcopal Church Center of Utah
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The Episcopal Church Center of Utah (ECCU) is now hiring for a team member to provide direct support for events and the overall general maintenance of the facility. This position reports to the Events and Facilities Manager and is an employee of a designated contractor of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah. Click on the link below for a job description and more information. Please send a cover letter and resume to Rhonda Uber: ruber@episcopal-ut.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Link to Job Description
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A Prayer from the 150th
Diocesan Anniversary Task Force
The 150th Diocesan Anniversary Task Force offers the following prayer for your congregational use during the season of Epiphany. Use it as you will as we walk together toward our 150th celebration. And expect to receive another prayer with a Lenten theme in a few weeks. I apologize for the lateness of this prayer, as we're already at the 2nd week after the Epiphany.
Gracious God, our guiding Light,
during this season of Epiphany, reveal yourself to us.
Be present in all we do, all we think, all we are.
Illuminate the path we walk together as a Diocese.
Break into our ordinary lives in extraordinary ways.
May your Holy Spirit not let us rest
until we are filled to overflowing with your love and purpose.
As we move into the next 150 years of ministry in this Diocese,
may your wisdom continually guide our decisions
and align our ministry with your mission
in this place and at this time.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Lyn Briggs
Member, 150th Anniversary Task Force
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