Province VIII of the Episcopal Church

Pinecones to Pineapples Regional WinterTalk in Seattle January 8-10, 2010

Aloha and welcome to Paul Nahoa Lucas who is succeeding Becky Clark as the Convener for Province VIII Indigenous People's Network. Paul hails from Hawaii and has been active in this network for several years. He has already helped organize a regional WinterTalk to be held in Seattle January 8-10. Space is limited to the first 25 on a first come first served basis who register. Please note the registration deadline December 18, 2009.

Download Registration Letter rePtP

Download Province VIII Registration Form

Download Pinecones to Pineapples

National Episcopal Health Ministries Releases New Website

Site Will Expand the Reach of Health Ministry and Offer New Resources in Support of Resolution AO77.

http://www.episcopalhealthministries.org/

Indianapolis, IN, Monday, December 7, 2009-- National Episcopal Health Ministries (NEHM) today unveiled a powerful new resource for dioceses and local congregations exploring health ministries: a completely redesigned

Sign up today for the Province VIII Anti Racism Training and Reconciliation Seminar

A Path To A More Excellent Way, a 3 day seminar sponsored by Province VIII and the Anti-Racism Committee
of the Diocese of Arizona will be held Friday, 2/12/10 to Sunday 2/14/10  at Trinity Cathedral 100 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
This seminar will provide:
*A clear understanding of ethnic “minority” cultures as told through the eyes of their respective group

Advent Calendar

This year Trinity Wall Street’s online Advent calendar features stories of hope from around the Anglican Communion. Happy Advent!

Older Adult Survey Deadline Extended to December 14

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,

The deadline for the Older Adult Ministries Task Force Survey which was sent out in October has been extended to December 14, 2009. If you haven't responded yet, please do so today! 

The Older Adult Ministries (OAM) Task Force is reviewing the diverse aging population within the Church. As part of this effort, the Task Force has developed a short survey to help it move forward with this important initiative to improve generational programs across our diocese. 

Responding to the survey is easy. Tambien es posible contestar en espanol.  Simply visit this site and fill out the questionnaire. This should take no more than five to ten minutes. If the link above doesn't work, just paste the link below into your browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZDSZbs2HAFslrACzQCSJTw_3d_3d

Thank you in advance for your input as we work to improve our programs.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact :

Bud Holland, Task Force Convener, budholland126@gmail.com       

Jeri Sedlar, Coordinator for OAM Survey, jsedlar@dontretirerewire.com (212-628-1616)

Provincial Leadership Council Meeting December 2-4

The Provincial Leadership Council is meeting December 2-4, 2009 at The Desmond Tutu Center at The General Theological Seminary in New York City. The PLC meeting for coordinators begins at 3 PM on Wednesday, Dec 2.  Provincial Presidents are invited to join coordinators for dinner on Wednesday evening. The meeting of the entire PLC continues until noon on Friday.  Coordinator's continue meeting at 1 PM on Friday, December 4, and end at noon Saturday, December 5. Scroll down for the meeting agenda.

NAVAJOLAND: Leadership workshop helps area mission move forward

By ENS staff, November 24, 2009

[Episcopal News Service] More than 80 participants attending a leadership workshop held by the Episcopal Church in Navajoland (ECN) heard their new "co-leader" the Rev. Canon David Bailey say that it is time for the area mission to move forward.

The Nov. 21 workshop at All Saints Episcopal Church in Farmington, New Mexico, was attended by President of the

A Conference on Eradicating Extreme Global Poverty this Saturday Nov 21.

Find Your Passion – Eradicating Extreme Global Poverty

The MDG Committee of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Phoenix AZ warmly invites you to attend our seminar entitled: Find Your Passion – Eradicating Extreme Global Poverty.  On Saturday, November 21^st we have the honor of sharing with you the global perspective of both Peter Ng (the National Church Office’s expert on Asia) and Kirsten Laursen Muth heading up the Episcopal Relief and Development program.  We hope to provide a morning of education and an afternoon of introspection devoted to the Millennium Development Goals which inspire our passion to help others.

Provincial Youth Event July 19-25, 2010

It's official!  The Provincial Youth Event (PYE) will be held next summer, July 19-25, 2010 at Westminster College in Salt Lake City.  Mark your calendars today! We should have details and registration information available for you in February.

Congratulations to Bishop-Elect Brian Prior

We are delighted and proud to announce that our own Brian Prior, Province VIII Youth Coordinator, VP of the House of Deputies, and Rector of Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Spokane has been elected to be the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Minnesota!  Brian is the vanguard of a new generation of church leaders who are taking the helm at a time of challenge and opportunity.  He is the perfect choice to lead the Diocese of Minnesota.  To let him go will not be easy, but it could not be more right.  It has been a great pleasure and privilege to work closely with Brian. There could be no finer role model for our youth and young adults. His work alongside Kathy Hamilton and others in the provincial youth network is a model for building leadership and growing the church.  He has continually reminded us to listen to the Holy Spirit

Farewell to Jenny Vervynck

The Diocese of San Diego bid farewell and honored The Rev. Jenny Vervynck on Sunday, November 1 with a choral evensong and reception.  Jenny served fifteen years in the diocese and nearly ten years as the Commission on Ministry network leader for Province VIII. Jenny provided solid, outcome based, gospel driven vision and leadership. She was always able to help us see the bigger picture of the province and helped set the tone and context for our work together. Her work with COM enabled provincial leadership to respond to local COM diocesan needs.  We will miss her vision, support, intellect, and big heart!  Blessings on your next adventure Jenny!

(photo of altar on Halloween at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Mercer Island, WA 2006)

President's Report to the Provincial Leadership Conference

  First, I want to begin with my appreciations. My thanks go to each of you for your service on this Committee, and especially to those of you who have worked many hours in preparing for this conference, especially Patricia, Pam, and Lanny.

    My report as your President comes at a time when we are feeling a lot of pressures in our
in exercising our role as leaders in our province. The problems are economic and about trust and they affect how we go about being a community. And so that is why my short report is more about thoughts and reflection rather than activity.

    We begin this annual leadership conference by noting our theme “ubuntu” and how the

Ecumenical Christian Education & Western Episcopal Educators Meeting

The Christian Ed network is meeting at Zephry Point, the beautiful Presbyterian Conference Center at Lake Tahoe, following an ecumenical Christian Ed conference.  The meeting is going well.  There are nine people representing seven dioceses present.

Part of the discussion is centering around the possibility of training for on-line meetings on Adobe Connect. 

Some Christian Educators will be attending the National Episcopal Christian Education Director's (NAECED) conference which is being held on the west coast this year.  It is scheduled for January 22-24 at Menlo Park.  We are exploring the possibility of adding a short WEE meeting to the end of it. The NAECED meeting ends at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 24. 

The Episcopal Church in Micronesia joins Province VIII

Bishop Fitzpatrick, Diocese of Hawai'i,  is now the Bishop in Charge of the Episcopal Church in Micronesia (ECIM -- three congregations and a school on Guam and a congregation on Saipan).  That would make ECIM part of Province VIII.  The Bishop for Federal Chaplaincies (Bishop Packard) had oversight before and, therefore, despite being in the Pacific the ECIM was part of Province II. 

Their website is http://www.episcopalchurchinmicronesia.com/.

The Rev. Irene Egmalis Maliaman is the vicar for all four churches and Ms. LeeAnn F. Taitingfong is the ECIM Business Manager.

A warm welcome to our new friends and partners in Province VIII.  We look forward to getting to know one another to share and grow our ministry together.

Educating Leaders in Ministry for a Changing Church and World

In a world of change, need, and hope, The Church Divinity School of the Pacific is partnering with Pacific Lutheran Theolgoical Seminary to enrich learning, formation and ministry.  President and Dean Donn Morgan writes "The TEEM (Theological Education for Emerging Ministries) partnership between CDSP and PLTS brings the educational resources of two experiences and innovative seminaries together to meet the Church's need to develop leaders for diverse, locally defined ministries.  We at CDSP are grateful for the opportunity to bring the accessibility, flexibility, and affordability of the TEEM program to the Episcopal Church."

Read all about Emerging Models of Theological Education below or at www.cdsp.edu.

New Province VIII Brochure

 

 We have a new Welcome to Province VIII brochure!   Download Province 8 Brochure

Have a look and read about our mission, who we are, and what we can offer you. Advertise your events, connect with us on Facebook, let us know what's happening in your parish and diocese.  We'll help you connect with other folks throughout the province and beyond to share stories, best practices, resources, and create partnerships. Print out a few copies to share!

Download a Province 8 Bookmark too!

A Welcome from The Rev. John Eastwood, President of Province VIII

We are glad you have contacted us and hope that you will find the information that you need in these pages to be informed of provincial activity and to be supported in your mission. Following the General Convention in Anaheim, we now enter a new triennium in which there will be changes in the way we do program as a church. The Episcopal Church Center has reorganized the Department of Mission into five teams: Global Partnerships; Diocesan and Congregational Life; Lifelong Christian Formation; Ethnic, Multicultural, Social and Environmental Witness; and Government Advocacy for Peace and Justice. The specialized ministries are Episcopal Migration Ministries and Federal Ministries/Chaplaincies.

The special role that we at the provincial level have is to be a communications link between programs of the ECC and those of the dioceses. Networking is crucial to provincial success. Through our diocesan liaison network and program networks, our goal is to communicate, support and enhance Christ’s mission in the province. Our Province is the largest in geographic area of the nine provinces in our Church comprising over 900 congregations within seventeen dioceses, one area mission, and The Episcopal Church in Micronesia.

In these pages you will see the wonderful diversity of the eighth Province of the Episcopal Church. Through our three clusters of ministry networks, Women’s Ministry, Ethnic and Social Justice, and Education, and the work of their Conveners in association with our Provincial Coordinator, we hope to connect one another in a way that enhances this mission of doing God’s work together in this wonderful part of our Church! Please contact us for further information and assistance in your own ministry. Again, welcome to Province VIII!

Provincial Leadership Conference, Mercy Center, September 14-16

The 2009 annual Provincial Leadership Conference (PLC) will begin at Noon on Monday, September 14th and end at Noon on Wednesday, September 16th at Mercy Center in Burlingame, California.  The Executive Committee will begin its meeting at 3 pm on Sunday, September 13th and end at 2 pm on Wednesday, September 16th.

The theme for PLC will be "Ubuntu", a concept interpreted by South African Archbishop Emeritus Desmond

Register today for Fall Courses at The Center for Anglican Learning & Leadership

Check out CDSP's  new fall courses offered at The Center for Anglican Learning and Leadership.

Registration deadlines:  September 1 for courses beginning September 8 and October 19 for courses beginning October 26.  For detailed course and retreat descriptions and online registration visit www.cdsp.edu/call

Email call@cdsp.edu for more information.

An Emerging Generation:  Young Adult Ministry in the 21st Century

Mark A. Scandrette

September 8 - October 25

Western Christian Educators' Conference October 11-14 at Zephyr Point

The Western Christian Educators’ Conference vision is to offer high quality continuing education opportunities to all persons engaged in educational and nurturing ministries; to provide a place where those who give so much can be refilled, renewed and recharged for their work; and to increase the professionalism and affirm the call of Christian educators by including a Professional Development Course.

For registration, a list of speakers, information booklets and materials visit: http://www.westernceconf.org/

September 28-October 2 – The Imagine Conference for Ordained Women in Province VIII

Join deacons, priests and bishops from Province VIII of the Episcopal Church as we celebrate our vocations as ordained women and work and dream together toward the future.  Sept. 28- Oct. 1, 2009, at Mercy Center in Burlingame, CA. imagineprov8.org/

Keynote speakers include three pioneering ordained women:  the Rt. Rev. Barbara Harris, retired bishop

A Letter from Bishop Lai on the aftermath of Typhoon Morakot

臺灣聖公會

TAIWAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

THE RT. REV. DAVID J. H. LAI   賴榮信主教

Bishop of Taiwan

                                                                                                                                   

August 12, 2009

Dear friends,

 

Thank you so much for your prayers and messages of concern in the aftermath of Typhoon Morakot. The Diocese of Taiwan deeply appreciates your support at this time. 

 

All our church buildings, clergy and church members in the affected areas are safe, for which we thank God.  This week I have contacted all our clergy and have let them know that financial help

Bishop Rivera Announces Plans to Retire in Early 2010

OLYMPIA: Bishop Suffragan Rivera to retire in early 2010 By Mary Frances Schjonberg, August 03, 2009 [Episcopal News Service] Saying that she wants to spend more time with her family and give Bishop Greg Rickel "full rein" in the Diocese of Olympia, Bishop Suffragan Bavi Edna "Nedi" Rivera has announced her retirement. Rivera, 63, wrote in an August 1 letter to the diocese that she will retire at the end of January

Congratulations to The Rev. Brian Prior & The Rev. Silvestre Romero, Jr.

T

The Diocese of Minnesota announces three candidates for bishop and one of them is our own Youth Network Leader,  The Rev. Brian Prior!!

The Diocese of LA  announced a slate of six candidates for two suffragan bishop elections to be held in December and one of them is our own Hispanic Network Leader, The Rev. Silvestre Romero, Jr.

Congratulations and best wishes to both of these outstanding Province VIII leaders.

By ENS staff, August 01, 2009

[Episcopal News Service] The Diocese of Minnesota on August 1 announced three candidates for the position of the ninth diocesan bishop: the Rev. Mariann Budde, the Rev. Bonnie Perry and the Rev. Brian Prior.

Perry is rector of All Saints' Church in Chicago, Budde is rector of St. John the Baptist Church in Minneapolis, and Prior is rector of Church

United States Census 2010 Call to Action

It was a lovely surprise to find Dianne Audrick Smith (Diocese of California) at the US Census booth at General Convention. Dianne explained that a complete count of every resident in our nation is important for the following reasons:

• Every year, the federal government can allocate more that $300 billion to states and communities  based, in part, on census data.
• Census data guide local decision-makers on where to build new roads, hospitals, child-care and senor citizen centers, schools, and more.  Businesses use census data to locate supermarkets, new housing and other facilities.
• Census data determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives.

There are only ten questions and it takes only ten minutes. Take action for your community and country.  Visit 2010census.gov to answer the census.

California court ruling favors Episcopal Church and Diocese of San Joaquin

By Pat McCaughan, July 25, 2009

[Episcopal News Service] After months of deliberation, a California Superior Court judge in Fresno has rejected a breakaway group's attempts to remove the Diocese of San Joaquin from the Episcopal Church and affirmed Bishop Jerry Lamb as the leader of the diocese.

Presiding Bishop's letter to the church on General Convention

"Above all else, this Convention claimed God's mission as the heartbeat of The Episcopal Church"

 

My brothers and sisters in Christ:
 
The 76th General Convention is now history, though it will likely take some time before we are all reasonably clear about what the results are. 
 
We gathered in Anaheim, as guests of the Diocese of Los Angeles, for eleven full days of worship, learning, and policy-making.  The worship was stunning visually, musically, and liturgically, with provocative preaching and

Public Narrative at General Convention

Episcopal News Service -- Anaheim, California] "Mission" was a word Episcopalians used repeatedly during the 76th General Convention.

It was spoken in worship, in committee and floor debates and in a series of structured conversations about how Episcopalians translate their personal faith and their membership in the church into a call to do God's work in the world.

During three 90-minute conversations, convention participants and guests learned the skill of public narrative. The first session focused

Stop by Studio 8 and meet the Discovery Center Team

Discovery Center Studio 8 is staffed by Western Episcopal Education network leaders Trudy & Joe Ardizzone,  Sue Tait, Stephanie Wright, Katherine Doar, Greg Larkin, and Nancy Tennyson. Studio 8 hosts an array of interesting guest speakers amd workshops. Check out the latest schedule Download Studio 8 The Discovery Center of Province 8.

Blog Roll of Convention Bloggers

We have created a special blog that provides a blog roll, showing what our favorite bloggers have most recently posted. Check it out at  76thgeneralconvention.blogspot.com.

(Korean Drum Band at opening of Exhibit Hall)

Eric Law: Grace in cyberspace at the Discovery Center

Eric Law of the Kaleidoscope Institute presented his work for "competent leadership in a diverse changing world", including the very interesting short videos posted on youtube, like this one about respect.  Eric will be back at the Discovery Center tomorrow (July 8) at 12:30 PM for a presentation on Multiculturalism and Technology.

Mark your General Convention Calendar!

Below are just a few of the Province VIII activities happening at Convention. 

A Reminder:  If you'd like to join us at the Province 8 Fiesta on July 14, you have until Friday at 4 pm to purchase a ticket.  Stop by the Discovery Center with a check for $15 and pick up your ticket.

Wednesday, July 8

• 9:15 AM Opening Eucharist
• Diocesan Services booth will showcase Province VIII.  Come see the video!
• Liturgical artist and contemplative photographer  Diane Walker will be at the ECVA booth.
• The Multicultural & Peace & Justice cluster will be at booth #853 with the Diocese of Arizona. Contact The Rev. Carmen Guerrero for more information.
• Check out the schedule for the Studio 8 The Discovery Center of Province 8.

July 14

• Provincial Caucuses meet after the legislative session to elect two lay and two clergy to the PB Nominations Committee

• Province 8 Fiesta at the Clarion Hotel Pool with live music and a ton of fun! Pick up a ticket at the Discovery Center!

July 15 

• Episcopal Church Women welcome men and women to their breakfast meeting from 7-8:30 AM at the Marriot Salon J & K.

Studio 8: The Discovery Center Schedule of Themes & Special Guests

Studio 8:  The Discovery Center of Province 8

  

The Western Episcopal Educators [WEE], the Christian Education Network of Province VIII, in partnership with The Episcopal Church Center – Adult Formation Office, are hard at work creating Studio 8, the Discovery Center for the 2009 General Convention. Located in the Exhibit Hall, Studio 8 is much more than a resource center for life long Christian Formation. We see our center as an oasis in the marketplace. We have nothing to sell, but much to offer. Our resources and displays reflect the central themes and concerns of convention. We have experienced the spirit of

Call for Nominations

Provincial caucuses will meet at the end of the legislative session (tentatively 5-6 PM ) on July 14th to select nominees for the Presiding Bishop's nominating committee.  Two lay and two clergy from each province will be elected.  Nominations should  to addressed to via email to Patricia Erskine by 5 PM on July 13. Nominees should include a brief statement of their participation in the Episcopal Church.  Questions? Contact Province VIII President, The Rev. Dr. John H. Eastwood for more information. 

Province 8 Reception at General Convention

Please join us for

The Province 8 Fiesta
at

The Clarion Hotel Pool
Downtown Disney District, an easy walk from the Convention Center
Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort
616 W. Convention Way

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

6 to 8 PM Reception with Live Music
Tacos/Fajitas and Cash Bar

$15 per person (meal, tax, gratuity included)

To reserve your seat, please STOP BY THE DISCOVERY CENTER FOR AN INVITATION AND TICKET by July 9.
Ask for Patricia, Joe, or Philippe.

YOU MAY ALSO EMAIL province8coordinator@gmail.com to reserve a place.

Please make check payable to Province VIII for $15 per person.

Province VIII Indigenous Ministry Report 6-09

Greetings to all,

Since this is my first venture into the Provincial Website, I would like to properly introduce myself. My name is Sakeekan, I am Tlingit and Athabaskan originally from Sitka, AK. I was born for the Eagle moiety, my father’s clan; and born to the Raven moiety, my mother’s clan.

I have been married to Tom for 40 years and we have two grown sons, no grandchildren, but several great nephews and nieces and

Help Shape The Church ~ Take the survey here!

The Episcopal Church
Office of Public Affairs

Strategic Planning Committee maps the future for The Episcopal Church

Survey developed to solicit opinions

[June 24, 2009] A newly named Strategic Planning Committee has already set to work,

Children are Welcome at General Convention! Check out the Children's Program

The Children's Program for General Convention has a talented and dedicated staff that's developed a wonderfully exciting program at a low cost for families attending General Convention in Anaheim this Summer. There is still plenty of space available. It seems that many people are still unaware of this option for their children.  We want to be sure that everyone who needs it is aware of the program and realizes that there is still time to register. Can you help us spread the word? Please see below for further information.   

 

---

 

The Children's Program

at General Convention

July 6-17, 2009

Anaheim, California

- Quality childcare for Infants and Toddlers 

- An active and engaging program for Older Toddlers and Preschoolers 

- A wonderful and exciting experience

for Children entering Kindergarten through Sixth Grades 

Children of deputies, bishops, staff, exhibitors,

volunteers, and visitors

are all welcome! 

It's not too late to register.

Half and whole day options available.

We love kids.

The more the merrier! 

for further information

visit www.episcopalchurch.org/children

or contact Susan Bek susan_bek@yahoo.com

We hope to see you in Anaheim!

Report from Immigration Summit 2009

   Thirty participants from several Dioceses in Province VIII gathered at The Franciscan Renewal Center on April 20-23, 2009 to meet around the issue of Immigration.  The theme was Legislation, Organization, & Implementation.
    The Summit opened with a  presentation by The Rev. Sean Carroll, a Jesuit Priest, now working on the Arizona – Mexico Border.  Sean shared with the group a process for entering into this ministry by first and

The Church Divinity School of the Pacific Dean and President Search

The Board of Trustees and the Search Committee of The Church Divinity School of the Pacific invite nominations and applications for the position of Dean and President. The search begins as Dr. Donn F. Morgan approaches retirement from the position after seventeen years of distinguished service and dedicated leadership. The new Dean and President will assume office on July 1, 2010.

Founded in 1893, The Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP) is the only seminary affiliated with the Episcopal Church that is located in the far west. Over the decades, the school has earned a reputation for outstanding scholarship and leadership within the church, serving a broad and diverse constituency. For more information and a profile of the school go to the official web site at www.cdsp.edu/deansearch.

CDSP is located adjacent to the University of California, Berkeley, and within walking distance of six of the eight other seminaries that are members of the Graduate Theological Union. The seminary alone or through the GTU offers a full array of post baccalaureate degree and certificate programs including a Certificate of Anglican Studies, the Master of Divinity and other Master of Arts and Doctoral degrees.

The successful candidate will preferably hold an advanced degree and demonstrated experience and passion in theological education. The Board of Trustees is seeking a person able to conceptualize new ways of doing theological education in a changing church, who can inspire and implement such vision through collegial leadership, development of financial resources and ecumenical collaboration both within the GTU and beyond. For a full position description go to (insert web site). For application forms and requirements go to www.cdsp.edu/deansearch or call Kevin Crispin-Alfieri at 510 2040731. The Church Divinity School a/the Pacific is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

Adventures in Grace in Province VIII

Are you ready to engage your parish on ecological concerns? Prepare their hearts for ministry and mission with "Adventures in Grace," an exciting new green spiritual formation experience for all ages that is experiential and fun. The Faith and Environment Committee is encouraging dioceses and congregations to offer this program, and has sent 10 copies to Province VIII dioceses that are leaders in green ministry. The program was developed in the Diocese of AZ. For more information contact Phyllis Strupp or visit: www.adventuresingrace.org   

Good News from Alaska on Episcopal Life Online

ALASKA: Three years after a fire, Holy Trinity parishioners set to return

By Pat McCaughan, April 30, 2009

Click image for detail

[Episcopal News Service] Three years after fire destroyed historic Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Juneau, Alaska, the congregation is eager to return home from their "location in exile."

"Excitement is building. We are shooting for July 1 occupancy of worship space, but we don't expect to move into our offices and classrooms" then, said the Rev. George Silides, rector of the 113-year-old downtown congregation which has been meeting in a nearby Roman Catholic parish hall.

Welcoming Abundance Stewardship Conference CANCELLED

We regret to have to inform you that we have had to cancel the Province VIII Stewardship Conference, Welcoming Abundance,  scheduled for San Diego on May 15-16, due to the paucity of registrations.  As of the end of our extended Early Bird Registration Period (April 27,) we have about one third of the registrations that we need to have this event break even.  We are very sorry for any inconvenience that this cancellation may cause

Disaster Preparedness and Response Manual

Just last week Province IV posted a new model Province IV Disaster Manual that is now available for ANY diocese anywhere to download, copy and adapt for its own use. It's not just for hurricanes, but covers all sorts of natural disasters, including pandemics.
Please take a look. Help yourself. It's Province IV's gift to the church

Website: www.provinceiv.org

Tweet if U Luv Jesus: Religious Leadership, Communications and Community in the Age of Obama

The Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church, and Saint Mark’s Cathedral invite you to attend the Spring 2009 “Business of God Luncheon” on Friday, May 8, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, Washington.

"Tweet if U Luv Jesus: Religious Leadership, Communications, and Community in the Age of Obama"

 This talk explores the implication of new social networking media--Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, cell phone

Report on Immigration Summit 2009

The Rev. Canon Carmen Guerrero reports that thirty participants from several Dioceses in Province VIII gathered at The Franciscan Renewal Center on April 20-23, 2009 to meet around the issue of Immigration.  The theme was Legislation, Organization, & Implementation.
    The Summit opened with a  presentation by The Rev. Sean Carroll, a Jesuit Priest, now

Register Today for the General Convention Webcast

General Convention 2009 of the Episcopal Church will be the topic of a live webcast at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 13. The webcast will originate from Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., where General Convention 2009 (GC09) will be held July 8 – 17. Participants in the live webcast will be: Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori; President of the House of Deputies Bonnie Anderson; Executive Officer and Secretary of the General Convention, the Rev. Gregory Straub; and Bishop J. Jon Bruno of the Diocese of Los Angeles, the host diocese. For more information, including how to preregister for the webcast, visit http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_106880_ENG_HTM.htm.

Two Selected for General Convention Youth Presence

Congratulation Jacqueline and Clemente!  We have two youth selected for the General Convention Youth Presence - Jacqueline Bray from the Diocese of San Diego and Clemente Aguirre from the Diocese of Oregon.  Sally young is our Adult sponsor and Brian Prior is our  Provincial Youth Coordinator.

 

Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation Ready for General Convention

 The Western Episcopal Educators network of Province VIII offers us a look at the following Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation.  This is a proposed resolution to the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Visit  http://www.formationcharter.com/Services.html

Check out the following talking points to share with others.

Reports from Executive Council Representative Bryan Krislock

Download Krislock Exec Council Report Feb 2009

Download Krislock Exec Council Report 04-09 with comments rev