Highlights of this edition:
- Opening Prayers
- Big Provincial Gathering!!! - Registration is open!
- New Network: Intergenerational / All-Ages Worship
- Public Theology Network series
- Christmas at Sea
- Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course
- Invite Welcome Connect Digital Gathering
- Leadership Coaching Project
- Network Information and Details
- Affiliated Organizations Information and Details
Grants and Scholarships:
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Province V Network Initiative Grants are available.
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Province V Scholarships for conferences and trainings are available.
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February is Anti-Human Trafficking Month
Prayer for action:
Dear Lord, just as You helped Moses and Aaron as they spoke boldly to Pharaoh on behalf of the Hebrew slaves in Egypt, help us speak up for modern-day slaves around the world. We pray that through our actions we can help bring an end to human trafficking.
Prayer for justice:
Dear Lord, You demand justice for Your children who have been wronged. Give strength to people who investigate and prosecute traffickers. Encourage them when they are weary. Give courage to survivors when they are asked to testify against their former captors. Let Your justice prevail.
February is Black History Month
Collect for Absalom Jones
Set us free, heavenly Father, from every bond of prejudice and fear; that, honoring the steadfast courage of your servant Absalom Jones, we may show forth in our lives the reconciling love and true freedom of the children of God, which you have given us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
(source: Holy Women, Holy Men)
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Big Provincial Gathering
Friday, April 29, 12 pm ET -
Saturday, April 30, 2022, 1 pm ET
South Bend, Indiana
Registration is now open!!!
registration: $50!
Register now and pay registration fees after Feb. 20, 2022. We are carefully monitoring the pandemic, but feel confident that we can gather safely by the end of April.
see all of the details here
Direct links to pages:
Other opportunities available at the event:
Bookstore - There will be a bookstore!
Book Trading Table - Church Periodical Club will again host a book trading table. Bring a book / take a book!
Informational Tables - Affiliated Organizations are invited to host informational tables on Friday. Vendors may also apply for table space. Apply for your space.
Christmas at Sea - We will be collecting and blessing items to be sent to the Seamen's Church Institute Program called "Christmas at Sea." Please bring your completed items with you. See more information.
Table Conversations - During meals, there will be an option to join with a themed / hosted table. More information will be available about that soon. If you'd like to host a table conversation, please contact Heather.
Nomination information
Province V Clergy Representative to the Executive Council of General Convention
This representative will serve on Executive Council of the General Convention and as a member of the Province V Executive Board for a term of 2 years (completing a vacated term).
Nominators for this position must be the Bishop or a Synod Deputy.
Nominations are due by February 1, 2022.
See full description here. Online nomination form is at the bottom of this page here.
Province V Executive Board Officers
Nominations close on February 28, 2022
See full description here. Online nomination form is at the bottom of this page here. Officers will serve from the close of Synod 2022 until the close of Synod 2024. (A shorted term because of the delay of gathering.)
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Thank you to these Big Provincial Gathering sponsors!
The Big Provincial Gathering will be offered at an affordable registration cost
because of their generosity and support!
Please visit their websites to learn more about each of them
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And now, a word from our sponsors! |
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Over fifty (50) courses are now available from Pathways for Baptismal Living at Bexley Seabury Seminary giving flexible, affordable, access to the experience and wisdom of seasoned instructors and other members of our learning communities. These courses provide numerous paths for you to deepen your faith, gain confidence using the language and tools of ministry, and support you as you contribute your gifts in meaningful ways. Explore the questions faith inspires through a single course or follow a series using the categories that include Discerning My Path, Fundamentals of Faith, Church-wide Imperatives, Pathways for Living your Faith in the World and in the Church, as well as Pathways for Lay Leaders, Deacons, Priests and Bishops. Ten courses will start in February. Go to the Pathways website (click here) or the Pathways Library (here) to learn more and register.
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Powerful sermons from Washington National Cathedral. With a foreword by Jon Meacham.
Through their sermons, Cathedral clergy and faith leaders such as Jon Meacham, Kelly Brown Douglas, and Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry share inspiring words. Collectively, they offer lasting guidance for difficult times, reinforcing that even in the midst of loss and chaos, God is at work among us, lifting us up and giving us hope for the future. Topics include hope, faith during times of distress, love, grief, and the presence of God.
“If you want to learn wisdom from the wilderness of the pandemic, this is the place to begin.”
–Samuel Wells, Vicar, St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
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If you are associated with an organization that might like to sponsor the Big Provincial Gathering, contact Heather via email or call 989-413-3229.
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BPG flyers to download and share
En Español - Bajar un .pdf de este archivo para imprimir y compartir.
Save the images below to use in your publications.
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Intergenerational / All-Ages Worship Network |
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New network forming: Intergenerational / All-Ages Worship Network
Convener: Miranda Hassett, Diocese of Milwaukee
This network will be focused on sharing ideas about including kids and youth in worship, and worship that offers engagement for all ages. We can do brainstorming, resource and success sharing, and troubleshooting, and we’ll probably meet quarterly. If you’re interested in this network, please contact Miranda at revmiranda@stdunstans.com. We’ll schedule the first Zoom gathering together, then share the meeting information so others can have a chance to join.
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Launching a new series!
Join us in February!
In recognition of Black History Month, join the Public Theology network via Zoom at 6/5 pm (EST/CDT) on Monday, February 21 for a conversation about voter suppression and how you can advocate for voting access in your community.
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Christmas at Sea
Start making your donations to bring to the BPG!
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Christmas at Sea’s 1898 Hat was designed for a 2013 Seamen’s Church Institute contest for a knit hat with earflaps. Several designs were finalists, and these were taken aboard ships to the have the seamen themselves choose their favorite. They chose a warm hat with double thick garter stitch earflaps that would fit under a hard hat. Named for the year Christmas at Sea was started, the 1898 Hat is by far its most popular design, although the pattern is not for beginner knitters.
Last year, I designed a crochet version of the 1898 Hat also with double earflaps. This version lends itself to color work, and is a great way to use up smaller balls of yarn to make fun, colorful stripes.
For neckwear, these hats combine nicely with the knit cowl or the crochet cowl. Both of these are very popular with seafarers because they don’t get in the way safety gear yet keep necks warm without bulk. Either version of the cowl has a 20” circumference and 7” depth.
Please consider making these or other handmade items for Christmas at Sea to donate to Province V’s BPG in-gathering, April 20-30, 2022. The host Diocese of Northern Indiana has a page of CAS resources for easy access to information about the project.
Happy hand working!
-Beth, Christmas at Sea Angel & Designer
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Seeking tools to help your congregation with effective Latino/Hispanic ministry?
Virtual: May 16-20
In person:
Aug. 15-22
Sewanee, The University of the South
These popular intensive sessions are offered by The Episcopal Church’s Office of Latino/Hispanic Ministries and taught by seminary faculty, clergy, and lay leaders with extensive experience in Latino and intercultural ministry. For more information, contact Anthony Guillén.
*Continuing education units are available for all participants upon completion of the course.
The leadership of Province V highly recommends this course! We have a great number of Spanish speakers in our communities. This is an excellent course to help you get what you need to minister with those who speak Spanish. Please let the office know if you are going to participate. (provinceVcoordinator@gmail.com)
Meet Anthony Guillen in person at the Big Provincial Gathering!
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Invite Welcome Connect goes Digital
Registration is now open for the Invite Welcome Connect Digital Gathering 2022. The online gathering will focus on two topics:
· How do we Welcome and Connect those who are on our congregation's Digital Front Porch, those whose initial contacts are online and invisible?
· How do we Re-Connect with parishioners who are no longer as active as they were in their pre-pandemic faith communities?
The panelists, made up of both clergy and lay leaders, will discuss creative solutions and ways to address to these questions in your congregation.
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Wondering what coaching can do for you?
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Quotes from leaders
A leader being coached: "My Coach took the mess I gave her and pulled out the one important string."
A coach: "I had a coachee who asked me to get them through COVID. I helped them find a way to have accountability in taking better care of themselves. They had all the tools, they just needed the support to use them.
Why a leader prefers coaching to mentoring at this point in their ministry: "A coach is better than a mentor because the mentor tells you what they would do, a coach helps you discover what you would do."
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We are here to support you!
Coaches are available to ALL leaders – clergy and lay. You can be coached individually, create a group of people, or bring a team together for creating shared goals and plans. Any of them will offer an introductory session so you can together discern if you are a good fit. If you work in a rural area, you might qualify for free coaching. Find out more and explore coaching with a trained leadership coach!
For information on LCP Coach training or to discuss Coaching by one of the LCP Trained Coaches, visit this website or contact Province V Coordinator Heather Barta at provincevcoordinator@gmail.com or (989) 413-3229.
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Networking Conversations
Province V's work in the world is to "Connect. Network. Support." Networks exist for people to gather around areas of interest and share resources with each other. Sometimes, networks host webinars to share information and sometimes they develop new resources to support leaders in their local contexts.
There are a number of networks meeting regularly and several that are just getting organized. Most network meetings last about 60 minutes. See their webpages or email their contact for more information.
For a full list of Networks and other Affiliated Organizations, visit the Province V website.
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Anti-Human Trafficking
Date of next meeting: Feb 8, 2022, 6:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm CT
Join us at our next meeting! We will be discussion a book called In Our Backyard. If you have not finished the book or have not read it yet please, join us anyway. Your input is important.
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Archivists
Date of next meeting: TBD, 11 am E / 10 am C
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Clergy Spouses
Note change of day for February
Date of next meeting: Feb 15, 2022, 6pm CT/ 7 pm ET
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Creation Care
Date of next meeting: Feb 7, 11 am E / 10 am C
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Dismantling Racism
Date of next meeting: part of the BPG.
General Convention Virtual Binder is available now at www.vbinder.net You can search for resolutions that focus on "Becoming Beloved Community" and dismantling racism work, see what issues are coming before the Church in Baltimore.
Becoming Beloved Community - March 28-30: The Diocese of Ohio is inviting a small group from each diocese to gather at Bellwether Farm to connect and build our provincial ministries on Dismantling Racism and Building Beloved Community. There are limited number of spaces per diocese - if you are interested in this gathering, reach out to your bishop.
Tell Me the Truth About Racism was highlighted in an interview. View it here. This program is available as a pre-event training during the Big Provincial Gathering.
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Intergenerational / All-Ages Worship
NEW NETWORK!
contact Miranda to be part of the planning for the first meeting!
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Lay-Led Congregations
Date of next meeting: Feb 19, 11 am E / 10 am C
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Migration Ministries
Date of next meeting: Feb 17, 8 pm ET / 7 pm CT
Feb. 27 email from Episcopal Migration Ministries: There is an urgent need for Sponsor Circles to support the move of Afghan newcomers off bases and into welcoming communities in the coming weeks. You can play a critical role.
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Ministry in Resort Communities
Date of next meeting: Feb 8, 11 a E / 10 am C
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Prison / Jail Ministry
This network is still in formation. If you're interested in joining, please email Aaron.
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Public Theology
Date of next meeting: Feb 21, 6 p E / 5 pm C
Join us in February!
In recognition of Black History Month, join the Public Theology network via Zoom at 6/5 pm (EST/CDT) on Monday, February 21 for a conversation about voter suppression and how you can advocate for voting access in your community.
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Recovery Ministries
Date of next meeting: Feb 8, 4 pm ET / 3 pm CT
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Suicide Prevention
NEW TIME AND LINK
Date of next meeting: Feb 16, 12 pm E / 11 am C
New 3 Digit Lifeline as of July 16, 2022:
Call, Text or Chat 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Until then, call 1-800-273-TALK – Talk Save Lives.
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Young Adult / Campus Ministry
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Join us on February 18th from 6pm - 8pm CST and February 19th from 10am-12pm CST for a virtual retreat that focuses on reigniting the flame from burnout. There will be worship, fellowship, presentations, and breakout rooms that leave you with tips and tricks on how to battle burnout.
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Affiliated Organizations
There are a number of organizations affiliated with the Episcopal Church and working across Province V. This groups have a "structure" that is more organized than a network. They have resources and information that is useful in your local ministry contexts.
For a full list of Networks and other Affiliated Organizations, visit the Province V website.
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The Brotherhood of St. Andrew
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Christmas at Sea (part of the Seamen's Church Institute)
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Church Periodical Club
There is still time to send an application for adult written materials ( books, journals, CD choral music etc). Please check for further information on the CPC website, https://churchperiodical.com/ or contact your Province Representative Maryfran Crist at maryfrancrist64@gmail.com or 815-257-7012 for assistance. Applications are due March 1 but this year, you may ask for an extension by contacting Karen Powers, Chair of adult grants (National Book Fund NBF), cpc.nbf.powers@gmail.com
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Episcopal Network for Economic Justice
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Episcopal Peace Fellowship
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Episcopal Relief and Development
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Historical Society of the Episcopal Church
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The Order of the Daughters of the King, Inc. (TM)
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Union of Black Episcopalians
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Upcoming Events and webinars
Check out the following resources:
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The Gathering of Leaders is open to lay leaders. See all of the information and the nomination form.
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In-person Mediation Training at Lombard Mennonite Peace Center in 2022. Registration is open for all five sessions scheduled for next year: March 14-18 (online), May 9-13 (online), June 13-17 (in person in Fort Mill, SC), August 1-5 (in person in the Chicago area), and November 14-18 (in person, location TBD). Once we have finalized arrangements with the host churches, we will post the sites at https://lmpeacecenter.org/.
- Center for Religion and the Environment
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Church Next - They offer a wide variety of courses.
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Bexley-Seabury Seminary Federation - several upcoming webinars, affinity groups, and courses
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Virginia Theological Seminary - several upcoming webinars
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You can also see all of their past seminars on their YouTube Channel.
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My Work to Do - a purposeful space for white people to come and learn, listen, reflect and build capacity and stamina to have conversations about race and racism.
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Province V Executive Board
Do you have questions about Province V? Would you like to be more involved in planning the events that are offered at the provincial level? The Executive Board of the Province meets monthly on fourth Fridays at 10 am via zoom.
The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Ohio, President
Canon Jane Cisluycis, Vice President
Ms. Adrienne Dillon, Missouri, Secretary
The Rev. Courtney Reid, Chicago, Treasurer
Canon Jane Cisluycis, Executive Council Representative
(to be elected April 2022), Executive Council Representative
Ms. Laura Jackson, Chicago
Ms. Katie Forsyth, Eastern Michigan
The Rev. Marlene Hogue, Eau Claire
Ms. Armida Zapien, Fond du Lac
Ms. Lesley MacKellar, Indianapolis
Dr. Edie Wakevainen, Michigan
The Rev. Matthew Buterbaugh, Milwaukee
Ms. Betty Bowersox, Missouri
Mr. Christopher Hillak, Northern Indiana
Mr. Rick Stanitis, Northern Michigan
The Rev. Aaron Gerlach, Ohio
Mr. Edward Lasseigne, Southern Ohio
Ms. Jan Goossens, Springfield
The Rev. Joel Turmo, Western Michigan
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