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Anti-Racism Training for Youth and Adult Leaders going to White Earth - Trinity Church, Excelsior

dang — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:44:46 +0000

Trinity Church in Excelsior is offering anti-racism training for youth and adult leaders, specifically for those people who are going up to White Earth. This offering is open and inviting to all youth and adult leaders regardless of past history or experience talking about race and racism. While the reason for the training is the White Earth project, all senior high youth and adult leaders are welcome to attend.

Trinity Church will finance the training through a grant received last year.

A registration link will be available in the next few days.

Where: Trinity Church, Excelsior

When: Saturday, June 9: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Who: Lelanda Lee, Diocese of Colorado; national anti-racism trainer with a specialty in youth; Lelanda is also our province’s lay representative to the national Executive Council.

Trinity will finance the trainer and all materials and will subsidize lunch. Trinity asks for a $5 contribution from each participant for food, though scholarships are absolutely available if the $5 is in ANY way a hardship or barrier to participation. Trinity promises to be warm and inviting hosts will lots of good food to help us engage this important work.

White Earth Mission Trip Orientation - St. John the Evangelist, St. Paul

dang — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:24:49 +0000

For anyone going on the White Earth Episcobuild trip this summer, there will be an opportunity to hear, learn and ask questions about life on the White Earth Reservation. The Rev. Coke and Rick Smith will be with us to share with you about White Earth and the Ojibwa people. Coke and Rick are both enrollees of White Earth and were raised on the Reservation. Mark your calendars now!

White Earth Orientation
June 2, 2012
St. John the Evangelist
60 Kent St.
St. Paul, MN, 55102
10:00am-Noon

Region IX Deanery Meeting - St. David's Episcopal Church, Minnetonka

dang — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:08:19 +0000

The next Region IX Deanery Meeting will be held on Tuesday 29 May 2012 at 7pm at St. David’s Episcopal Church: 13000 St. David’s Rd., Minnetonka, MN 55305.

Topics will include: The proposed new “Mission Area” system, to replace the current Regional structure of the ECMN; the need to elect new delegates to Diocesan Council & Diocesan Convention; the forthcoming General Convention of the Episcopal Church in July; and other news around the Region.

Safe Church Training - Christ Church, Woodbury

dang — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:29:10 +0000

Dana Strande from Christ Church, Woodbury will be doing safe church training at Christ Church, Woodbury on Thursday Evening, May 17 from 6pm – 9pm. There is no cost, but she will need to know who plans to attend.

You can call Dana at 651-983-8750 or email her at Dana@christchurch-woodbury.org for travel directions see www.christchurch-woodbury.org

Youth Ministry Retreat - King Retreat House, Buffalo

dang — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:34:22 +0000

All youth workers — paid or volunteer — from Minneapolis to Winona to St. Peter to International Falls — are welcome and encouraged to participate. Bishop Prior will lead this retreat. Registration form is available online.

Why Serve 2012: Episcopalian young adults explore lay and ordained ministry opportunities at June retreat - Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA - just outside Washington D.C.

dang — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:45:27 +0000

Young adults of color are invited to examine their gifts and explore opportunities at a June weekend Episcopal Church retreat, Why Serve 2012: Discerning God’s Call.

Why Serve 2012 will be held Wednesday, June 6 to Sunday, June 10 hosted by Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA.

The conference is geared for young adults of color, ages 18-30, from throughout the Episcopal Church. It is sponsored by Virginia Theological Seminary, and the Episcopal Church Center offices of Asian American Ministries, Black Ministries, Latino/Hispanic Ministries, Native American Ministries, and Young Adult Ministries.

According to Jason Sierra, Episcopal Church Young Adult Ministries Officer, “Whether you are feeling called to be a priest, a vestry member, a nurse, a father, or a cook; whether you’re in school, working, or just in-between; whether you’re a regular church-goer, a used-to goer, or a seeker, we hope you’ll join us for this transformative experience.”

Among the topics to be explored are The New Community, Identity, and Advocacy.

Cost is $65 which includes meals, lodging, conference fees; fee does not include travel.

Registration deadline is May 15.

Why Serve Conference info and registration: https://www.formstack.com/forms/DFMS-why_serve

For more info contact: Angie Cabanban, acabanban@episcopalchurch.org, 212-716-6186.

2012 MCIW Convocation - Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minnesota

dang — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:31:25 +0000

Highlights Include

Friday: MCIW Meeting

Saturday: Youth Activities Gospel Jam (Bring your talents and instruments)

Sunday: Holy Eucharist with Bishop Brian Baptisms, Confirmations, Receptions, Reaffirmations Ground breaking for Mission Project 2012 home build

Accomodations are available. Please see registration information for details.

Registration

Registration information is available here.

Safeguarding God’s Children training - St. Luke's, Minneapolis

wendyj — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:08:26 +0000

Led by Alison Feigh, Community Safety Specialist with the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center. The training will be geared toward teens and their families, and all adults, whether currently working with children or not.

All are welcome. RSVP helpful for refreshment (sandwiches) and space planning.RSVP to Mary at SaintLukesKids@gmail.com

Episcopal Presiding Bishop, Archbishop Desmond Tutu to discuss mission in live webcast

wendyj — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:05:58 +0000

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori will conduct a conversation about mission with Archbishop Desmond Tutu in a live webcast on Saturday, May 19 at 3:30 pm Eastern (2:30 pm Central, 1:30 pm Mountain, 12:30 pm Pacific, 11:30 am Alaska, 9:30 am Hawaii).

The live webcast will be available at no fee on the website of the Episcopal Church www.episcopalchurch.org and will be available on demand afterwards.

Hosted by Washington National Cathedral, the event will be moderated by David Crabtree, news anchor at WRAL-TV in North Carolina and an ordained deacon.

Framing the conversation on the Anglican Five Marks of Mission, the questions to be explored are: “What does Mission mean to me”; and “What does mission look like in the world.”

“I look forward to a stimulating conversation with Archbishop Tutu, and am very grateful for this opportunity to prompt wider conversation about God’s mission,” Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori stated.

The May 19 event is the first in a series of discussions about mission with the Presiding Bishop and other prominent religious leaders.

The event is ideal for congregation and group viewing, adult forums, discussion groups, etc.

Region 7 meeting - St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, St. Paul

wendyj — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:27:22 +0000

For more information, contact the Rev. Canon Susan Moss, susanmaetzoldmoss@gmail.com, 651-485-5369.