The Medical Loan Closet Ministry of St. John's, Bandon
This blog was written by Judy Jackson, Medical Loan Closet Coordinator for St. John Episcopal Church in Bandon, Oregon.
In 2017 we opened the St. John’s Medical Loan Closet in Bandon with four volunteers, a 13’ x 15’ space for operations, one wheelchair, and few expectations.
Since then our collection has grown to 194 pieces of durable medical equipment (DME) including wheelchairs, walkers, toileting and bathing aids, knee scooters, crutches, and canes. The word is out and each year we serve hundreds of clients who come from a region stretching from Reedsport to Brookings, and inland to Myrtle Point. Our clients are recovering from surgeries and accidents, are dealing with illness, or are facing the end of life.
We’ve been surprised by many things in the five years we’ve been in business, not the least of which is the high demand for this kind of program. The number of clients served since 2017 has increased by a remarkable 500%. Folks from all over Oregon call looking for a place to either get DME or donate DME and they’re disappointed to learn that Bandon is simply too far away to be practical. There is an unmet and growing demand for medical loan closets in our state – even in metro areas.
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Bishop Akiyama to preach at General Convention this summer
The Episcopal Church just announced the list of preachers and presiders for all the worship services at the 80th General Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 7-14. Bishop Akiyama will preach at the Morning Prayer service on Wednesday, July 13, the Rev. Manoj Zacharia from the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland will preside.
Livestream information has not yet been published from The Episcopal Church, but will be coming in the coming months.
See the announcement from The Episcopal Church including the full list of preachers and presiders here.
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It’s Time to Register for Camp
Episcopal Week at Suttle Lake Camp is July 18-23, 2022.
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Elementary Week 1 Camp - Click here to learn more & register campers currently in 3rd-5th grades.
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Mid-High Summer Camp - Click here to learn more & register campers currently in 6th-11th grades.
Cost: Subsidized Rate: $545 | Full Rate: $615 (A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to hold your spot. This deposit will not be refunded but may be transferred to another session.)
If these dates do not fit your family’s schedule, visit GoCamping.org to learn more about the variety of camps available to us through our partnership with the Oregon-Idaho United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries.
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Diocesan Staff Virtual Office Hours
In addition to Alli's Communication Office Hours, we will be adding two new staff office hours with Derek Moyer and the Rev. Chris Craun beginning in May. The hope is to provide unstructured time for folks to bring their specific questions or ideas to our staff. Zoom links for Derek and Chris will be published in the coming weeks and will remain the same.
Office Hours Schedule:
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Tuesdays at 2:00 pm - The Rev. Chris Craun, Missioner for Thriving Congregations
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Thursdays at 1:00 pm - Derek Moyer, Missioner for Lifelong Formation
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Thursdays at 2:00 pm - Alli Gannett, Director of Communications (link to join here)
You can email Derek, Chris, or Alli to set up specific meetings outside of these office hours.
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Holy Land Pilgrimage: October 8-19
The Rev. Sara Fischer and the Very Rev. Nathan LeRud are leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. This pilgrimage, originally scheduled for January and rescheduled to October 8-19, 2022, will be a wonderful opportunity to walk where Jesus walked and worship where he worshiped, as well as learn what life is like today for followers of Jesus living in this complicated and holy place.
A detailed brochure and pricing information can be found here. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sara for more information.
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Union of Black Episcopalians Pacific Northwest Conference - April 30
The regional conference of the UBE Pacific Northwest will happen on April 30 at Trinity Parish in Seattle. There will be speakers, workshops, and opportunities to network and gather with the UBE Pacific Northwest community.
Learn more and register for the in-person conference online.
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Conversations about the Work with Dr. Luhui Whitebear on Wednesday, May 11
Join Dr. Luhui Whitebear for a conversation on engaging racial justice and her work as the Center Director, Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws at OSU on May 11 at 7:00 pm on Zoom. This conversation is the final conversation of the series hosted by the Engaging Racial Justice Working Group (ERJWG). Register here!
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
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April 7 at 7:00 pm: Lenten Book Study hosted by St. Thomas, Dallas online
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April 7 at 10:00 am: Standing Committee Meeting
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April 8 at 12:00 pm: Fridays in Lent at Grace, Astoria
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April 10: Palm Sunday
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April 12 at 11:00 am: Renewal of Vows & Blessing of the Oils - Portland, Register here
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April 13 at 11:00 am: Renewal of Vows & Blessing of the Oils - Eugene, Register here
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April 14 - 15: Watch in the Garden of Gethsemane, an overnight watch hosted by Trinity Cathedral, Portland
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April 15: Good Friday - The Diocesan Office will be closed and the staff will be off.
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April 15 at 12:00 pm: Stations of the Cross, hosted by St. Aidan's, Portland
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April 15 at 1:00 pm: Good Friday Labyrinth Walk, hosted by Trinity Cathedral, Portland
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April 15 at 5:00 pm: A Meditation on the Passion of Christ with choral music, online and in-person at Trinity Cathedral, Portland
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April 16 at 10:00 am: Holy Hikes at Blue Lake Region Park
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April 17: Easter Sunday
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April 18 at 7:00 pm: Virtual Labyrinth Walk, hosted by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
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April 20 at 7:00 pm: Human Spirituality and Personhood through the Lense of Systems Science - Uncommon Sense monthly lecture from Good Samaritan, Corvallis
Diocesan Workshops coming up:
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April 19 at 2:00 pm: Church Websites, part 1 - register here
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May 17 at 2:00 pm: Email Newsletters - Constant Contact & MailChimp - register here
Ongoing invitations:
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Thursdays at 2:00 pm: Communications Office Hours with Alli Gannett, Director of Communications. No registration is required, join here.
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Fridays at noon: Say Their Names at St. David of Wales, Portland, to honor and lament the black and brown people killed by racial and police violence.
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Fridays at 6:00 pm: Volunteer at Rahab's Sisters ministry every Friday night, beginning at 6:00 pm at Ss. Peter & Paul/Ss. Pedro y Pablo, Portland.
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Today we pray for...
In our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer (DOWNLOAD):
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Eugene: St. Thomas. Ann Gaillard, rector; Mike Watkins, deacon.
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Eugene: U of O Campus Ministry. Lainie Allen, chaplain
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Florence: St. Andrew. Dawn Reynolds, vicar; J. A. Frazer Crocker
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Forest Grove: St. Bede. Marlene Mutchler, vicar; David Pero, deacon; Marcia Hobart, anchoress
In the Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer (DOWNLOAD):
The Diocese of Western Kowloon - Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui
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Clergy calls with Bishop Akiyama:
The next call will be Tuesday, May 3 at 8:15 am. The link to the call information can be found here.
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Festival of Homiletics: May 16 - 20, in Denver and online
This year's Festival of Homiletic's theme is "Preaching after the Storm: Preaching and Trauma." There is an in-person and an online festival happening this year on May 16 - 20. You can learn more, see the schedule, and register on their website.
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RSVP BY TODAY - Renewal of Vows & the Blessing of Holy Oils
Register today for one of the upcoming Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Holy Oils services. Lunch will be provided following the service. Please RSVP by TODAY Thursday, April 7.
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April 13 at 11:00 am - Church of the Resurrection, Eugene. Register here.
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Spring Clergy Conference - Registration is open!
The spring in-person Clergy Conference will be April 25 - 27 at the Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton. Clergy should have gotten an email with information for registration, hotel reservations, and schedule. You can access that email here and register for the conference here. The registration deadline is April 14.
** If you have trouble making your room reservation, contact Oregon Garden Resort - (503) 874-2500 **
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FROM THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
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Registration open for next sessions of Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency course
Virtual: May 16-20 | In-person: Aug. 13-20
Registration is open for upcoming sessions of the Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course, an innovative multiday intensive course, and Virtual Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course, a five-day intensive course, designed for diocesan staff, clergy, lay leaders, and seminarians to gain practical knowledge and cultural competency for Latino/Hispanic ministry.
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