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Bishop's Book for Fall 2018
Bishop Barry Beisner has selected "The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World" as this fall's Bishop's Book. Join us in reading about this conversation on joy by two remarkable spiritual leaders.
From authors Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama:
"We hope this small book will be an invitation to more joy and more happiness...We are sharing what two friends, from very different worlds, have witnessed and learned in our long lives. We hope you will discover whether what is included here is true by applying it in your own life."
Questions? Anne Clarke, Lifelong Christian Formation Coordinator, would love to hear from you. You may contact Anne at
[email protected] or at
916-442-6918 ext. 215.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
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Camp Noel Porter Celebration - Sept. 1
For decades, Camp Noel Porter has been a sacred place for families, young adults, youth, and children. As camping programs have changed, the Camp Noel Porter board and the Board of Trustees have prayerfully decided that it is no longer possible to hold camp programs on this site. It is time to say goodbye to this summer camp ministry, remembering the spirit-filled gifts that we have received here. The time has come to "pass it on" as our camp song reminds us.
We will be honoring this beloved ministry on Saturday, Sept. 1. Below is an agenda of the day: (f
or questions, please email
[email protected]
)
2:00 p.m. Visit the camp, arts/crafts, ping-pong, etc.
4:00 p.m. Eucharist at the Outdoor Chapel
5:00 p.m. Dinner provided
6:00 p.m. Campfire
7:30 p.m. Closing prayer and closing song, "Pass It On"
Camp Noel Porter attire is welcome!
What about the Noel Porter property?
While both boards have reached consensus approving a possible property sale, there is no sale in process at this time. Any sale of the property would need to account for the care of the chapel and answer the concerns about St. Nicholas church.
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Fires in the Diocese
For the latest information on the wildfires, please check the
Cal Fire site frequently.
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Diocesan Convention resolutions - due Friday, Aug. 31
Thank you all who submitted the Certificate of Lay Delegates form for this year's convention.
Resolutions for Convention are now being accepted and
may be proposed by any person with seat, voice, and vote; the Board of Trustees; Standing Committee; Commission on Ministry; Diocesan Institutions; Vestries; Mission Committees; and Committees of Convention.
There are two resolution forms; both forms must be sent to Leta Parks, Chair of Resolutions via email at
[email protected]
by Friday, Aug. 31. Any resolution questions can also be directed to Ms. Parks.
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Registration open for our Convention in Redding, Nov. 9-10
The annual Diocesan Convention will be held in Redding on Nov. 9-10, 2018.
The Pre-Convention packet is available on our
website.
Convention registration is now open! P
lease purchase your tickets as soon as possible to avoid the late registration fee of $25.00 and to help the Office of the Bishop prepare most efficiently for convention. General registration will close Sept. 28. For those who volunteer (a minimum of four hours; delegates are excluded from this), registration is free.
Pre-Convention Gathering to Focus on Baptismal Ministry
Our third Pre-Convention Gathering topic is "
Following God's Call: From Church Chores to Ministry."
How can our church communities cultivate and support ongoing vocational discernment for brand new and long-time leaders? How can we cultivate spiritual practices that sustain each person's baptismal ministry inside and outside the walls of our churches?
Join us for a morning of learning, discussion, and discernment about these questions.
The event is free, and lunch will be provided.
Learn more here.
And save the date for Deanery Convocations, which will be Oct. 20.
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New Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
Loretta Robinson has joined the staff of the Office of the Bishop as our Receptionist and Administrative Assistant.
She earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology from The University of the Pacific in Stockton. Loretta is a former Community Organizer of PICO (Pacific Institute of Community Organizing), a faith based nonprofit organization, where she organized and taught hundreds of volunteers leadership and advocacy skills, focusing on social justice throughout San Joaquin County and the Central Valley.
She is a member of Harvest Church Ministries in Elk Grove, and she has been a volunteer in her church's worship arts ministry for eight years. Loretta enjoys singing, painting, and spending time with family and friends.
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Bishop's Visitation Schedule
- Sept. 2 - St. Nicholas', Tahoe City
- Sept. 9 - St. Luke's, Calistoga
- Sept. 16 - Trinity, Folsom
- Oct. 21 - All Saints', Sacramento
- Oct. 28 - Trinity Cathedral, Sacramento
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There's still time to register for Pnuema 2018
Pneuma is an ecumenical conference for any disciple who is focused on nurturing a contemporary, honest and compassionate Church.
This year Pneuma is presenting a conference around the work of Living Compass, specifically a CWA (Certified Wellness Advocate) training. Grounded in scripture and the tradition of the Church, Living Compass provides resources, education, training and support to individuals, families and congregations as they seek to enhance vitality and live into the abundant life God intends for them. Pneuma is co-sponsored by Diocesan Partners in Ministries of Health and Lifelong Christian Formation.
In this training you will learn how to begin or expand a wellness ministry in your church. You will develop skills to facilitate small wellness groups and lead wellness classes in your community for adults, parents, and teens.
For more information, or if you need a scholarship, contact Susan Wahlstrom, Diocesan Partners in Health Ministries Coordinator at [email protected], or Anne Clarke, Lifelong Christian Formation Coordinator at [email protected].
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Exploring the Old Testament - Fall course in Antelope
Join the Rev. Peter Rodgers, Vicar of St. Andrew's, Antelope, as he teaches an eight week course entitled "Exploring the Old Testament in the New," at St. Clement's, Rancho Cordova, beginning Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.
Rev. Peter taught New Testament and Preaching at Fuller Theological Seminary for 13 years. He has published numerous articles and several books, including "Exploring the Old Testament in the New," which the course is based on.
The suggested donation for the course is $50. For more information or to register, please contact the church office at St. Clement's at 916-635-5282, or email the Rev. Kenn Katona at [email protected].
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NEWS AND EVENTS IN AND BEYOND OUR DIOCESE
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Ordination on Aug. 23; Celebration of New Ministry on Sept. 5
This Thursday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m., Jana Mauck Branson
will be ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests at St. Luke's, Auburn, 124 Orange St.
A reception will follow. Clergy are invited to vest -- red stoles, please.
On Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. there will be a celebration of new ministry for the Rev. Geri Cunningham at St. Francis, Fortuna, 568 16th St.
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Help LEVN start the program year; Welcome BBQ on Aug. 31
LEVN is moving to Sacramento, and they need your help! This is an incredible undertaking that fulfills the vision of Jocelynn Hughes, the outgoing Pastor and Executive Director of LEVN. Her faith in the future of LEVN brought us to this point, and now we need to come together in community to bring the program officially over the causeway and furnish the homes of LEVN volunteers for the 2018 - 2019 program year.
Your donation of time, household items, or money will help ensure the continued success of this program and help provide a comfortable home for the volunteers who are creating a new life and intentional community in Sacramento. For more information on how to donate, please c
heck out the
LEVN moving page.
Additionally, o
n Friday, Aug. 31 we will celebrate the LEVNeers on their final day of orientation and welcome them to Sacramento with a commissioning service with Eucharist, followed by a festive BBQ and potluck at All Saints, Sacramento.
Meet the new LEVNeers, Belfry staff, the LEVN placement site supervisors, the Belfry board, and other members of our community. All are welcome to the service which begins at 5 p.m. and to the BBQ which follows at 6 p.m. -- or to one or the other. You are invited to bring a dish to share but are welcome to attend no matter what.
Please RSVP to Executive Director Emily Hyberg at
[email protected], or you may
RSVP on Facebook so those planning this event can anticipate how many burgers to grill. For questions, please email Emily or call The Belfry office at 530-756-1550.
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Sustainable Development Goals grants are available
At the 2016 Diocesan Convention we passed a resolution, following the lead of the United Nations and the Episcopal Church, that extends the commitment of using 0.7% of our budget for overseas development. The focus is on efforts to help people and or communities develop ways to become self sustaining. Among the 17 stated goals are those including comprehensive education, better farming techniques, relief of hunger and economic growth.
So far this year, your commission has responded to the emergency request from the American Friends of the Diocese of Jerusalem for help for the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza. The hospital was overwhelmed during the border skirmishes with Israel with injured of all ages and walks of life while access to equipment and supplies was curtailed. We have sent $1,000 out of this year's funds to support the life saving efforts of this hospital.
The remainder of our funds are available for projects that support one or more of the above goals for the development of locally sustainable projects. We are inviting our congregations to consider applying for grants supporting projects or programs overseas that meet one or more of these goals. We are particularly interested in ways partnerships and projects are being developed in cooperation with and supporting local efforts.
Download the
grant application ; the deadline to apply is Sept. 20.
The committee, (Lucretia Jevne, Jane Snibbe, Dan Boeger, Elizabeth Potts) looks forward to hearing about your ideas for developing sustainable projects.
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Piano available from St. Francis, Fair Oaks
As you may recall earlier this year, the folks at St. Francis offered up many of their precious items to the rest of the churches around our diocese. This was a very successful and smooth process, and "we thank the wonderful folk at St. Francis, Fair Oaks, for their work on this," said Lynn Zender of St. Martin's, Davis, who shepherded the dispersal.
There is still one item available -- the
Aldrich Upright Mahogany Piano -- in good condition, S/N 72910. The measurements of this piano are:
38" high, 24" deep, 56 3/4" wide. It has a good tone but would need tuning after the move.
Please email [email protected] if you are interested, or if you have questions. Also, please take into consideration that you would need to go to Fair Oaks and pick up the piano and arrange for its transportation to your congregation, at a time and date to be arranged.
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News from the Episcopal Church
Registration is now open for "Love God, Love Neighbor," a three-day training course from Oct. 11-13, at Christ Church Cathedral in Louisville, Kentucky. This course for clergy and laity that is designed to equip Episcopalians to be advocates, allies, and ambassadors for refugees and the ministry of refugee resettlement. Learn more.
Other news:
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THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Making Disciples, Raising Up Saints & Transforming Communities for Christ
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