Highlights of this edition:
- Opening Prayers
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Anti-Human Trafficking Prayer service and speaker, Monday, Aug. 1 - TODAY
- Congratulations to Jane Cisluycis!
- Discerning Missional Leadership Retreat
- Episcopal Migration Ministry Networks
- Gun Violence Prevention
- Apply for Appointment to Interim Bodies
- Historical Society of the Episcopal Church
- Journey to Adulthood update
- Leadership Coaching Project
- Network Information and Details
- Affilitated Organizations
- The Great EpisGOpal Race
- Women's Ministry Events
- EPF Compline
- Upcoming Events and Webinars
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A Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking
Almighty and gracious God, you heard the cries of your people enslaved in Egypt, you empowered Moses and Aaron to speak boldly to Pharaoh on their behalf, and you delivered them from their bondage. We hold before you the lives and cries of all enslaved and trafficked people. Open our eyes to see each victim as a human being created in your image and according to your likeness. Embolden us to speak to the Pharaohs of the world your words of justice, human dignity, and freedom, not only with our lips but in our lives. Fill us with your holy anger at the many ways men, women, and children have become commodities for another’s profit. Give us the will and courage to work for justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. Enlarge our hearts to love one another as you have loved us. Bestow upon all victims of human trafficking your healing, peace, and hope that their lives may be made whole. Soften and turn the hearts of traffickers that there may be repentance and conversion in their lives. Strengthen the resolve of our nation, political leaders, and all who work for the well -being of others that we may establish equal protection of the law and equal opportunities for all people. All this we ask through our Lord Jesus Christ, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever. Amen.
~ ©2009-2022, Michael K. Marsh and Interrupting The Silence. The Rev. Dr. Michael K. Marsh is the rector of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Uvalde, TX..
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Anti-Human Trafficking
Prayer service and speaker
TONIGHT!
It Happens Here, Too
Monday, Aug. 1, 7 pm ET / 6 pm CT
Anti-Human Trafficking Prayer Service and Speaker
It happens here, too. In our backyards, in our communities. Human Trafficking is the exploitation of humans for profit, often categorized by sex and labor trafficking. It occurs in every city and state across the United States.
What can we do about this complex problem in our communities? Let’s begin by increasing our awareness about the issue. See the global statistics according to the International Labor Organization at the bottom of this article.
Scary. But, there’s hope.
Join us as we offer prayers for survivors of human trafficking and listen to Cleveland Municipal Judge Marilyn B. Cassidy. Judge Cassidy will present her work on the Court’s special docket which assists survivors of trafficking to recover.
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Congratulations to
Jane Cisluycis
Congratulations to Canon Jane Cisluycis who was awarded the House of Deputies Medal for her leadership on Executive Council! President Gay Clark Jennings gave out this award on the last day of the General Convention in Baltimore. Jane serves as the President of the Province V Executive Board.
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Discerning Missional Leadership Retreat
Mondays: Sept 12, 19, 26 and Oct 3, 2022
Participant registration: $350
About Online DML Retreats:
Self-knowledge and assessment of one’s own particular gifts for leadership are immensely important for deciding whether or not you are called to start a New Episcopal Community from scratch. Our in-person and virtual retreats are designed to give you feedback around the areas of competency found in the Episcopal Church Assessment Grid. They involve reflection on missional theology, conversations about the life of a church planter, neighborhood exegesis exercises, and an in-depth behavioral interview process. At the end of the month, you will be offered feedback and a recommendation of “it’s a fit,” “it’s not a fit,” or “it’s potentially a fit.” You can watch this video to learn more about the characteristics we are assessing for.
Registration Deadline: Aug 15, 2022
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Episcopal Migration Ministry meetings
Episcopal Migration Ministry hosts an Asylum and Detention Ministry Network that meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of every month. The Ministry Network’s collaborative work and conversation focus on best practice-sharing in areas of direct service, organizing, advocacy actions, Christian formation and worship resources, and community education to protect asylum, promote humane and dignified alternatives to detention, and to support asylum seekers and those harmed by the immigration detention system. Register to attend meetings here.
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Gun Violence Prevention
Guns to Gardens Action Circles
Every day children, people struggling with mental health, or those in conflict with one another are injured or killed because unwanted guns were available. We have safer communities when weapons are not within reach.
But gun manufacturers are holding the keys. In order to make money they have made guns essential and bought out our legislators. We have more guns than people in our country.
We can make our communities safer and begin to heal from the suffering gun violence has had on our communities, by holding ritual space, and chopping up unwanted guns, one by one by one.
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Apply for appointment to interim bodies
The Rev. Michael Barlowe, secretary of the General Convention, invites Episcopalians from across the church to apply for appointment to the various interim bodies created by General Convention. These committees, commissions, and task forces carry out the work of The Episcopal Church between conventions.
Applications are due Aug. 12, and initial appointments will be made in September by Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and President of the House of Deputies Julia Ayala Harris. The appointment process for task forces may continue through the fall as additional committees are formed.
“Serving on an interim body is a way for Episcopalians to participate in our church’s governance,” said Barlowe. “Most interim bodies are open to all members of The Episcopal Church, and we welcome and encourage applications of interest.”
During the two-year term leading up to the 81st General Convention in 2024, interim bodies will be focused on the priorities defined by General Convention. Joint Standing Commission appointments traditionally last two triennia (shortened by one year due to the delay in the 80th General Convention), while other appointments — including those to interim bodies — often last a single triennium.
The application form allows applicants to select areas of interest and identify relevant skills and experience.
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Historical Society of the Episcopal Church |
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Journey to Adulthood
Fully revised and updated, Journey to Adulthood features new content and online planning tools to help tailor the lessons to your church's needs. The revisions include standardized lesson formats; new content to address current topics, such as racism, creation care, and times of crisis; stronger biblical, theological, and liturgical foundations, including more content from the Book of Common Prayer; and a newly revised Rite 13 ceremony that emphasizes the journey aspect of adolescence.
“We are able to participate in a variety of activities that are interactive and engaging while remaining grounded in scripture teachings.”
—Miriam Smith, Christian formation director, St. James the Less Episcopal Church, Ashland, Virginia
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Coaching ...
have you tried it yet?
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If you haven't experienced coaching - it's time to give a call!
Coaching can change your ministry - and your life.
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
SPECIAL EVENT!
It Happens Here, Too
Monday, Aug. 1, 7 pm ET / 6 pm CT
Anti-Human Trafficking: Prayer service and speaker
Date of next meeting: Aug 9, 6:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm CT
The August meeting will be a chance to reflect on the August 1 event and to make plans about how to share the Anti-Human Trafficking resolution with the province.
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Archivists
Date of next meeting: Sept 12, 11 am E / 10 am C
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Clergy Spouses
Date of next meeting: Sept 12, 6pm CT/ 7 pm ET
In May, the clergy spouses from the Diocese of Chicago held their first retreat post pandemic, in Woodstock, IL. A diverse group of men and women, new and seasoned clergy spouses spent a weekend together facilitated by The Partner's Path exploring such topics as soul care and our relationships (public and private) to the church. There was daily yoga, optional hiking/walks and plenty of time for reflection and respite. We gathered nightly at the campfire to share and listen to each other's stories and experiences. Attendees also got one on one time with their chaplain. It was a great success and the clergy spouses are looking forward to gathering together again for an end of summer picnic. Our next zoom will be sept 12th, 7pm (central time), where we will discuss what it takes to put on a retreat or other diocesan wide clergy spouse event.
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Creation Care
Date of next meeting: September - with a new meeting day
Contact: Heather Barta (while the convener is on sabbatical for the fall)
Church-wide grants available, deadline Aug. 15. |
Dismantling Racism
Date of next meeting: Aug 4, 1 pm ET / 12 noon CT
Our August meeting is focused on support and spiritual sustenance of one another - a periodic grounding in why we do this work as followers of Jesus, and time sharing those things that are discouraging and encouraging as we try to be a shade braver together.
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Intergenerational / All-Ages Worship
NEW NETWORK!
Date of next meeting: Oct 12, 3 pm ET / 2 pm CT
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Lay-Led Congregations
Date of next meeting: Aug 20, 11 am ET / 10 am CT
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Migration Ministries
SPECIAL EVENT
August 31, 8 pm ET / 7 pm CT
Our next Province V meeting will be a webinar on the global refugee crisis and how we can all contribute to solutions. Expert speakers will include Rev. Chis McNabb, who head's the Episcopal Church's Neighbor-to-Neighbor refugee resettlement program. Further information and links will be available soon, but if you'd like to sign up in advance, email jack.lloyd@earthlink.net.
Date of next meeting: September - check here for details.
EMM Meeting info
Next meetings: August 24, 12 pm ET / 11 am CT
Sept 28, Oct, 26
Episcopal Migration Ministry hosts an Asylum and Detention Ministry Network that meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of every month. The Ministry Network’s collaborative work and conversation focus on best practice-sharing in areas of direct service, organizing, advocacy actions, Christian formation and worship resources, and community education to protect asylum, promote humane and dignified alternatives to detention, and to support asylum seekers and those harmed by the immigration detention system. Register to attend meetings here.
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Ministry in Resort Communities
Date of next meeting: Sept 13, 11 a E / 10 am C
We are changing from monthly meetings to quarterly meetings - still by Zoom.
Our next gathering will be on September 13, at 11:00 Eastern, 10:00 Central. Reminders will come out by email to our list. Feel free to invite others who are serving amid the opportunities and challenges in Resort Communities.
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Recovery Ministries
Date of next meeting: Aug 9, 4 pm ET / 3 pm CT
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Suicide Prevention
Date of next meeting: Aug 17, 12 pm E / 11 am C
988 - Call, Text or Chat to reach the Suicide Prevention Lifeline
This number works now and will continue to work: 1-800-273-TALK – Talk Save Lives.
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Young Adult / Campus Ministry
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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 Great
EpisGOpal Race
Sat September 3 - Sun September 11, 2022
The United Thank Offering and Episcopal Migration Ministries are teaming up to bring you the 3rd Annual Great EpisGOpal Race! Grab your sneakers and join together in gratitude to race your way September 3.
Building on 20 years of partnership, UTO and EMM are coming together for the 2022 Great EpisGOpal Race. Through this race, we hope to promote the practice of gratitude for our bodies, environments, communities, and neighbors. The funds raised from this race will support EMM’s Neighbor to Neighbor initiative and the 2022 UTO Ingathering. Neighbor to Neighbor is a program offered by EMM, which was founded through funding from a UTO grant. Neighbor to Neighbor directly trains and provides support to faith communities who serve as community sponsors for their new neighbors. Anytime between September 3 - September 11, choose your preferred mode and distance and race for good. You can bike a 10K, run a half marathon, or skate a mile—the options are limitless. Let’s race together in gratitude!
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Women' Ministry Events
Diocese of Milwaukee
MiniWeek
Camp Lakota
Ode to Women
August 7-10
Diocese of Chicago
Altar Guild Conference
September
Details to come
Diocese of Chicago
Women's Fall Retreat
DeKoven Retreat Center
Come Away to a Quiet Place and Rest
October 21-23
Details to Come
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Upcoming Events and webinars
Check out the following resources
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Lombard Mennonite Peace Center in 2022
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All events with registrations are listed here
- Single-day events:
- Conflict Transformation Skills for Churches on Sep. 24th, 2022 & Nov. 5, 2022
- Facilitating Healthy Pastor-Congregation Relations Oct. 11, 2022
- Leadership and Anxiety in the Church Sep. 13, 2022
- Mediation Skills Training Institute Refresher Course Sep. 21, 2022
- Multi-day events:
- Mediation Skills Training Institute Aug 1-5, 2022 & Nov. 14-18, 2022
- Clergy Clinic, Group A Oct. 24-26, 2022
- Clergy Clinic, Group B Nov. 7-9, 2022
- Advanced Clergy Clinic Oct. 17-19, 2022
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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.
Canon Jane Cisluycis, Northern Michigan President
The Rt. Rev. Matthew Gunter, Fond du Lac and Eau Claire, Vice President
Ms. Adrienne Dillon, Missouri, Secretary
Ms. Rebecca Elfring-Roberts, Chicago, Treasurer
Ms. Louisa McKellaston, Executive Council Representative
The Rev. M.E. Eccles, Executive Council Representative
Ms. Laura Jackson, Chicago
Ms. Katie Forsyth, Eastern Michigan
The Rev. Marlene Hogue, Eau Claire
Ms. Chris Eggert-Rosenthal, 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. Rachel Harrison, Ohio
Mr. Edward Lasseigne, Southern Ohio
Ms. Jan Goossens, Springfield
The Rev. Joel Turmo, Western Michigan
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