Highlights of this edition:
- Opening Prayer
- Province V Synod - recordings and resources
- Archivists Network
- ECCSR opportunity
- Suicide Prevention Announcement
- Sacred Ground Teach-In
- ECS information and application
- Leadership Coaching Project
- Network 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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We pray, O Lord, for change.
Jesus you revealed God through your wise words and loving deeds,
and we encounter you still today in the faces of those whom society has pushed to the margins.
Guide us, through the love you revealed,
to establish the justice you proclaimed,
that all peoples might dwell in harmony and peace,
united by that one love that binds us to each other, and to you.
And most of all, Lord, change our routine worship and work into genuine encounter with you and our better selves so that our lives will be changed for the good of all.
Amen
Prayer adapted from Racial Healing and Liturgical Resources.
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Province V Synod
If you missed our Synod on May 1, you can still access all of the details at the Synod webpage to watch videos and see the resources that were shared at the event.
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Archivists Network forming
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We are looking to create a Province V network for the archivists of the fourteen dioceses in order to create a space for mutual support and exchange of information as we seek to acquire, preserve, protect, organize and make accessible materials in all formats that document the life of our dioceses. If you are interested in joining this network, please contact Newland Smith (Farnssn@gmail.com).
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ECCSR 2022
Contemplative Renewal Cohort for Clergy
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Are you looking for ways to be renewed in your sense of call and more ready for the next set of challenges that the future holds? Would you benefit from time away to deepen your spirit?
The Ecumenical Center for Clergy Spiritual Renewal (ECCSR) hosts a two-year “Contemplative Renewal” experience for early and mid-career clergy. The cohort of 19 people will discover renewal through the rhythms of prayer, Benedictine spirituality and community at Holy Wisdom Monastery, an ecumenical monastery outside of Madison, Wisconsin.
If you are an ordained pastor currently serving half-time or more in a congregational setting, you are invited to apply for the next cohort, to begin in July of 2022. Funded by a Thriving in Ministry Grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc., this unique experience is available at no cost. Online applications may be completed here starting October 1, 2021. Co-Directors Rev. Jerry Buss and Rev. Nancy Enderle are available to address any questions. Please call us at (608) 836-1631 or email:
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Moving from Statistics
toward Solutions
from the Suicide Prevention Network
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1,400,000 Americans attempted suicide in 2020.
132 Americans die each day from suicide.
54% of all Americans have been affected by suicide.
These are stunning numbers that stop us in our tracks. However, we can help. Preventing suicide and supporting those affected by suicide are not insurmountable tasks. With community involvement, culture change, and education, these numbers can be reduced over time. Our faith communities can be pivotal in this effort of supporting and saving lives if we choose to prepare ourselves. Look to the Province V Suicide Prevention Network articles in this newsletter in the months to come to guide us in this preparation.
Today we offer an essential number. Let’s start our efforts by making it available everywhere.
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741741
Visit with the Suicide Prevention Network on June 8 at their next meeting. Find out how to join in at this page.
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Register here for this event.
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Episcopal Service Corps
Recruiting for the 2021-22 Service Year
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Help ESC Recruit the 2021-2022 Corps
Episcopal Service Corps (ESC) is actively recruiting for the 2021-2022 Service Year and needs your help sharing this fantastic opportunity. Here are a few ways you can help get the word out:
Invite young adults in your network to consider ESC
Visual images and flyers can be found in this Google folder to help you promote ESC as an option for young adults in your network who are between 21 and 32 years of age. One of these may fit in your newsletter, diocesan mailing, social media, or other location. You can also share the following links:
Invite an ESC Program Director to your community meeting
ESC Program Directors welcome the opportunity to “zoom” into one of your online gatherings as a guest speaker. In addition to sharing information about a year of service broadly and about our programs specifically, program directors can also lead a short vocational exercise, worship opportunity, or guided conversation or teaching that fits into your goals for your ministry.
Please email ESC Coordinator, Wendy Johnson (wjohnson@episcopalchurch.org) if you would like to invite someone to speak with your community, or if there is other information or other resources that you could use to share this opportunity to live, serve, and pray in community.
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Deradicalization Survey
Brief survey seeks churchwide perceptions
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The Office of Government Relations is asking Episcopalians to complete a brief, confidential survey on perceptions and existing initiatives on deradicalization within The Episcopal Church.
In January of 2021, Executive Council asked the Office of Government Relations and the Office for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations to consult with ecumenical and interfaith partners and other departments on the church-wide staff to develop a plan for The Episcopal Church’s holistic response to Christian nationalism and violent white supremacy. Information gathered from the survey responses will help guide this work.
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Have you booked your free coaching session yet?
Every leader is welcome to meet with a coach to see how coaching might be helpful to that leader's life and ministry.
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Contact a coach today!
Coaches are available for any of the work above and they will coach ALL leaders – both clergy and lay. All of them will offer an introductory session to see if you're 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!
Types of coaching
Individual Coaching
Individual Coaching allows for a person to have a 1-on-1 conversation with the coach. The session focuses on the leader’s needs, plans, and goals. This format is ideal for leaders who are very focused on personal growth and development and need time to process their challenges and develop their plans.
Leaders that might appreciate individual coaching: Senior Wardens, Vestry Members, Church Staff Members, Clergy, Committee Chairs, Bishops.
Coaching Clusters
Coaching Clusters are set up for triads of people to be coached in a 90 minute session, each getting 30 minutes of coaching. The members of the group are often people with something in common, with each working on their own goals. This format is ideal for leaders who would like to be coached while also connecting with other leaders who have similar challenges. This format allows for each person to be coached individually while also hearing others getting coached, which can sometimes lead to deeper learning. Coaching Clusters also allow for community and network building.
Leaders that might appreciate coaching clusters (where your group consists of the same role): Senior Wardens, Vestry Members, Church Staff Members, Deacons, Priests, Chairs of Diocesan Standing Committee, Chairs of Diocesan Commissions on Ministry.
Team Coaching
Team Coaching focuses on a whole team of people and the work that they are trying to do together. This group is together because they have a common goal and mission or they are trying to define that common goal and mission. Sometimes the people aren’t yet functioning as a team and want to learn how to be a better team, and sometimes the team wants to take their mission and ministry to the next level of efficiency.
Teams that might appreciate coaching: Vestries, Church Staffs, Diocesan Staffs, Camp and Conference Staffs, Parish Committees, Diocesan Standing Committees, Diocesan Commissions on Ministries.
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." We invite people to gather around topics of interest. 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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Creation Care
Date of next meeting: June 7, 11 am E / 10 am C
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Dismantling Racism
Date of next meeting: TBD, 11 am E / 10 am C
A huge thank you to Jennifer Enriquez, Will Bouvel and Ginger Solaqua for presenting at our May meeting about dismantling racism work with young people. Jennifer & Will have developed “Tell Me the Truth about Racism” - a children's curriculum using Godly-Play style storytelling - learn more or sign up for training on their website: https://www.tellmethetruthaboutracism.org/
Ginger shared about youth pilgrimages focused on racial justice. For one example, you can see a video example of this work being done in the Diocese of North Carolina: https://www.episdionc.org/children-youth/
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Episcopal Network for Economic Justice
Date of next meeting: June 3, 1:30 pm E / 12:30 pm C
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Lay-Led Congregations
NOTE THE NEW NAME! And a set regular meeting of the 3rd Saturday of the month.
Date of next meeting: June 19, 11 am E / 10 am C
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Migration Ministries
Date of next meeting: June 28, 8 pm ET / 7 pm CT
Neighbor to Neighbor recording
We hosted a meeting to learn more about the Neighbor to Neighbor initiative. You can see the recording here.
Welcoming Our Newest Neighbors: How Americans and The Episcopal Church Integrate Refugees into Their Communities
June 1, 4-5 pm ET / 3-4 pm CT
In order to help The Episcopal Church’s community learn more about the refugee reception process, Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations will host a webinar on Tuesday, June 1, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET. Welcoming Our Newest Neighbors: How Americans and The Episcopal Church Integrate Refugees into Their Communities will include a moderated panel discussion followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience.
‘No Longer Strangers’ dialogue
The Episcopal Church offers bilingual exploration of immigration issues
Ya no son extranjeros: Un conversación sobre inmigración
In the month of June, join The Episcopal Church’s Office of Latino/Hispanic Ministries, Episcopal Migration Ministries, and Forward Movement, for a conversation about No Longer Strangers: Exploring Immigration Issues.
Border & Migration Ministry Summit
Episcopal Migration Ministries to co-host the 2021 Border & Migration Ministry Summit
October 21-23, 2021
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Ministry in Resort Communities
Date of next meeting: June 8, 11 a E / 10 am C
Our June meeting will focus on the life of workers and year-round residents in our resort communities. Workers who serve tables, clean hotel rooms, maintain golf courses, and the like have challenges of earning a living wage, finding affordable housing, and maintaining a year-round income. Our year-round residents often have mixed feelings about resorters and tourists. We will share our pastoral experiences and efforts to serve our parishes.
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Prison / Jail Ministry
Date of next meeting: TBD
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Public Theology
Date of next meeting: Events are being planned now! (Look for these to begin later this year on the 3rd Mondays of the month)
If you are interested in being part of the planning task force, please contact Marcia Ledford. This task force will plan the events that are presented during the network time.
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Recovery Ministries
Date of next meeting: TBD
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Suicide Prevention
NOTE THE CHANGED DATE
Date of next meeting: June 8, 1 pm E / 12 pm C
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Young Adult / Campus Ministry
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Upcoming Webinars
There are a great number of webinars available to you. Check out the following resources:
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Stay connected and find more resources on our pages!
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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 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
The Rev. Matthew Cowden, Executive Council Representative
The Rev. Fran Holliday, Chicago
Ms. Katie Forsyth, Eastern Michigan
(The Rev. Aaron Zook), Eau Claire
Mr. David Annis, Fond du Lac
Ms. Lesley MacKellar, Indianapolis
Ms. Anna Stania, 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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