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Making Disciples, Raising Up Saints & Transforming Communities for Christ
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St. Martin's Stands to Support Refugees
By Sophie Smal, Communications Coordinator
With immigration presenting a major debate in today's politics, St. Martin's, Davis, decided to support and spread awareness about Episcopal Migration Ministry for their 2017 Lenten project.
"We had already selected EMM, and then a couple of [presidential] executive orders came out [regarding immigration] so it increased our determination," Judith Stanley, chair of the Social Justice and Outreach Commission, for St. Martin's said.
Every year, the commission's goals for their Lenten project include bringing visibility to a certain topic for their congregation and community, and also raising money for an organization that reaches out to those in need.
It's predicted that with President Donald Trump's executive order, the number of refugees allowed into the U.S. in 2017 will drop from 110,000 to 50,000. Consequently, the organizations that work with current and future refugees, such as EMM, will be at risk.
This month EMM started a fundraising campaign, called "Stand to Support Refugees," aimed at raising enough funds for the organization to remain intact.
Join St. Martin's in their Lenten project to fund the EMM.
Click here
to learn more about EMM and
click here
to donate.
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Office of the Bishop News & Events
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Lori Korleski Richardson to Join Office of the Bishop Staff
We are pleased to announcethat Lori Korleski Richardson joins the Office of the Bishop Staff as Interim Communications Director, beginning this week. Lori worked at The Sacramento Bee for 21 years as an editor and writer before leaving in 2008 and moving to Charlottesville, Virginia, where her husband, the Rev. James Richardson, was the ninth rector of St. Paul's Memorial Church. They returned to The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California in 2014 when Jim was appointed as priest-in-charge of Incarnation, Santa Rosa.
In a surprise turn of events, our communications director, Paula Schaap, has accepted an offer to return to the newsroom in New York City. We are sad to see Paula go, yet excited for her new adventure and wish her all the best as she brings her gifts to bear at a time when journalism and the economic news is at the heart of our political landscape.
To get in touch with Lori call her at 916-442-6918 ext. 226 or send her an e-mail at [email protected].
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Summer Camper Scholarships Available From the Bishop's Office
Summer camper scholarships in the amount of $200 will be available to 60 children and youth who are active in Diocese of Northern California congregations. The scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis to be used for Camp Living Waters, Camp Galilee, Bishop's Ranch, St. Dorothy's Rest, the Episcopal Youth Event, and the Pathways Youth Pilgrimage. (Click here for more about summer programs for youth in the diocese.)
Congregational leadership such as clergy, vestry members or youth ministers, please click here for the form to use to request a scholarship. Congregations will be responsible for verifying that each child is eligible and for distributing the scholarships.
The Bishop's Office is committed to expanding opportunities for our young people to experience life-changing summer programs. If you would like to join in this effort, your donation is welcome.
Click here to donate online. Enter the amount, select "Youth Camp Scholarship" in the "Select a fund" field and enter your email address. Follow the screen prompts to complete your donation.
You can also send a check with "camp scholarship" in the memo line to:
The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California
Attn. Accounting
350 University Ave #280
Sacramento, CA 95825
If you have questions about applying for a scholarship, please contact Tamoya Bell, Benefits Coordinator and Accounting Specialist at
[email protected]
.
If you have questions about summer camps and other youth programs in our diocese, please contact the Rev. Anne Clarke, Lifelong Christian Formation Coordinator, at
[email protected]
.
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Bishop's Book for Lent and Lenten Formation Resources
Bishop Barry has chosen "Toxic Charity," by Robert Lupton, as the Bishop's Book for Spring and Lent. The book discusses ways in which the growing trend of service projects and trips (what Lupton calls the growing "compassion industry") can be damaging and toxic to the people they are intended to help.
To help your congregation or other group with your reading and discussion of the Bishop's Book, the Rev. Anne Clarke has prepared a companion guide,
available here. You can read her essay about her approach to studying the Bishop's Book by
clicking here.
Lenten Faith Formation Resources for 2017 are available to download and share with others.
Click here for books, study guides, online resources and more to help you and your congregation observe a holy Lent.
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Ordinations to the Sacred Order of Priests
The Rev. Anne Elizabeth Sutherland Clarke - March 25
On Saturday, March 25, at 11 a.m., the Rev. Anne Elizabeth Sutherland Clarke will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests by Bishop Barry Beisner at
St. Luke's, Woodland, 515 Second Street. Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy: red stoles.
The Rev. Mark Ragon Parker - April 8
On Saturday, April 8, at 11 a.m., the
Rev. Mark Ragon Parker
will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests by Bishop Barry Beisner at
Emmanuel, Grass Valley,
235 S. Church Street.
Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy: red stoles.
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2017 Bible Challenge - Chu
rches Share Their Stories
By the Rev. Anne Clarke, Lifelong Christian Formation Coordinator
In 2013, I remember holding up my Bible-app-equipped cell phone and joining the Bishop's Bible challenge, along with many others around our diocese hoping to spend the coming year traveling through every book and chapter of the Bible. Since then, we've continued this practice of reading the Bible together.
This year, we want to celebrate and learn from each other about the many ways that people in our diocese read the Bible together. For my part, I see it as a way to share part of the joy of my work every day; I get to see the various creative, faithful and fun ways people from our diocese have found to read our sacred stories.
These practices are transformative and sustaining to us as people of faith. This year, we'll tell stories of how and why we read the Bible, and the ways in which it has changed us. We hope this will be a chance to learn from each other, to share ideas and encouragement, and to tell our Bible stories outside the walls of our churches.
We are starting with
St. Andrew's, Antelope, and their midweek Bible study. I first visited them about a year ago and wish I could join them every week. There's nothing particularly glamorous about the way they gather -- just a group of people around a conference table -- but they are one of the most enthusiastic groups of Bible readers I have ever met. They're brimming with energy and good humor. I wanted you all to meet them -- and now you have a chance to.
Click here to view a short story and photo essay about St. Andrew's Bible study. Let us know what you think, and participate by sharing your own practices around Bible study on social media using #norcalbible, or by emailing me at
[email protected].
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Registration Now Open for Summer Youth Camps
The diocese is near and home to several Episcopal summer camps where young people can explore their relationship with God through the astonishing natural beauty Northern California has to offer. Swimming, hiking, boating, rock climbing, worship services, and camping are just some of the activities offered.
- Camp Living Waters - Arcata
- Camp Galilee - Lake Tahoe
- St. Dorothy's Rest - Camp Meeker
- Bishop's Ranch - Healdsburg
Keep an eye out for our other summer youth discipleship programs. Click here to learn about our Pathways 2017 youth pilgrimage, and click here to learn about the triennial Episcopal Youth Event in Oklahoma.
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Center for Bible Study - A Study of the Apostles Creed
This course is an exploration of the Apostle's Creed taught by Dr. Patrick Oden, a professor of Systematic Theology and Church History at Fuller Theological Seminary. It will be held Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m., starting March 28, on the seminary's Sacramento campus, 2250 Del Paso Road, Suite B. It will also be available online.
Registration is $200.
Click here
for more information.
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News & Events in our Diocese
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Stop Hunger Now Event - St. Augustine, Rocklin - March 24 & 25
Community volunteers are needed to help pack meals for Stop Hunger Now, an international relief organization, on Friday, March 24 at 6 p.m., and Saturday, March 25 at 3 p.m., at St. Augustine, Rocklin, 1800 Wildcat Boulevard. Everyone age 4 and up is invited to take part in this fun, inter-generational family activity.
To get information on how to make a donation or how to register, use the church website or call the church office at 916-435-9552.
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Requiem Eucharist for the Rev. Grant Carey - Trinity Cathedral - April 8
From the Sacramento Bee obituary: "Canon Grant S. Carey was known for his vast knowledge Episcopal Church history and a love of drama that enabled him to impart the gospel to people of various ages and backgrounds during his four decades as a priest at Sacramento's Trinity Episcopal Cathedral."
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Stations of the Cross - St. Alban's, Arcata - During Lent
The devotion known as the "Way of the Cross" or "Stations of the Cross" is the offering of prayer at a series of 14 stations traditionally associated with Jesus' passion and death and takes place along a church's walls.
During this Lenten season,
St. Alban's, Arcata, is excited to introduce its newly acquired set of original metal panels depicting the Stations of the Cross by Haitian artist Jean Sylvestre.
The church invites the community to walk the Stations of the Cross on Fridays at noon throughout the Lenten season, including Good Friday. For more information, please contact the church office at 707-822-4102 or
[email protected].
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Music Director Position Available - Epiphany, Vacaville
Epiphany Church, Vacaville, is seeking a music director who will be working under the direction and supervision of the rector. For more information on the position,
click here.
To apply, please contact the Very Rev. Mack Olson at
[email protected]
or call the church office at 707-448-2275.
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Visit the Cathedral Bookshop
Consider including reading as part of your Lenten discipline and choose a book at the Cathedral Bookshop to enhance your spiritual and personal growth.
Bookstore staff are happy to special order any book or gift item for you.
The Cathedral Bookshop is located at 2620 Capital Avenue in Sacramento. The bookstore is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. You may reach the bookshop by phone at 916-442-9194 or by email at [email protected].
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News & Events B
eyond
our Diocese
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Grants and Scholarship Opportunities From The Episcopal Church
- Student Scholarships - Deadline - March 31
- Young Adults, Campus Ministries Grants - Deadline - April 10
- Grants are available here for the funding of an Episcopal ministry that is currently engaging or seeking a new relationship with young adults on and off college campuses. For more information, contact the Rev. Shannon Kelly at [email protected].
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GEMN
Global Mission Conference 2017 - May 24-26
The Global Episcopal Mission Network holds an annual Global Mission Conference designed to create a forum in which those having a passion for global mission
engagement can meet, learn, and exchange ideas.
T
his year's theme "Reconciliation: God's Mission - and Ours,"
reflects God
's urgent call to the Church in a time of divisions and conflict.
Click here
for more information, including the full event schedule, prices and registration.
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Share the Good News!
If you have a news story or event of interest to others in the diocese, or if you want assistance with your church or ministry communications, call Lori Korleski Richardson, Interim Communications Director, 916-442-6918, ext. 226.
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click here to sign up and keep abreast of news from our diocese and beyond.
Artwork: Christ Healing the Blind, El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos), c. 1540, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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