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| SEE "ARCHIVES" ON PAGE 2 FOR NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE - JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER, 2003 (NOTE: You can copy and paste any of the e-mail or website addresses into your brouser to access the information.) DECEMBER 26, 2003 DIOCESE OF OREGON BULLETIN BOARD The Education Exchange will meet on the following dates: Saturday, February 7, 2004 -Trinity Cathedral, Portland Saturday, March 13, 2004 - St. George, Roseburg Friday-Saturday, May 14-15 - Triangle Lake Please visit http://www.diocese-oregon.org/Bulletin%20Board/edexchange.htm for more information. All those ministering in Christian Education are invited to attend. ============== MANAGING THE CALL TO SERVE: WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH VOLUNTEERS IN A CHURCH SETTING will be taught on January 31, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, 2800 SE Harrison St., Portland. This program is highly recommended for everyone who provides training or supervision of volunteers. The class will be taught by Steve and Holly Denniston of St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church. Tuition is $25.00 per person for the first three people from each parish; additional parishioners may attend at no charge. Lunch is provided. This program is offered through Metro East Convocation's School of Ministry. For more information or for a brochure/application, please contact Deacon Marla McGarry-Lawrence, 503-284-7141 or MarlaML@stmaa.org. DECEMBER 19, 2003 A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE BISHOP My Dear Brothers in Sisters in Christ in the Diocese of Oregon, It is with great joy that I announce the appointment of The Reverend Jonathan Weldon as Canon to the Ordinary, effective February 1, 2004. Jonathan is a devoted priest of our diocese and I am confident that his ministry will be a blessing to us all in the diocese. Jonathan faithfully serves as Rector of the Church of the Resurrection in Eugene. He has been actively involved in a variety of ministries in the diocese, including service on the Youth Commission, Commission on Ministry, Diocesan Council, Music and Liturgy Commission, as a Convocation Dean, and as President of the Standing Committee. He has taught courses in the Leadership Program for Musicians and the School for the Diaconate, and served as a founding board member of the Nathan Network, an organization dedicated to promoting safe churches. I invite your prayers for Jonathan and his family during this time of transition. I look forward to his ministry with us in the vineyard of our Lord. At this time I wish to especially express my thanks and appreciation for the ministry of my colleague, The Reverend Canon Jack Hilyard who has faithfully served as my interim assistant during these past few months. Jack has been a tremendous asset to me personally and a very valued member of our staff. I have been truly blessed by his wisdom and his gracious counsel on a variety of different concerns. I join with my other colleagues to express our deep respect, appreciation, and sincere thanks to him for his ministry with us. May the blessings of this holy Advent and Christmas season greet you with joy and Christ's Peace. Yours in Christ, The Right Reverend Johncy Itty, PhD Bishop DECEMBER 16, 2003 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO THE DIOCESE FROM BISHOP ITTY My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ in the Diocese of Oregon, "I bring you good news of great joy for all the people: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord" Luke: 2:10 As we celebrate the mystery and majesty of the Incarnation during this holy Christmas tide, I give thanks to God for each of you and for the many ways that you have faithfully served your churches, your communities, and your neighbors in the Diocese of Oregon. During this holy season we are commended to reflect on themes of devotion, faithfulness, and love. We are called to be ever mindful of how Jesus' birth dramatically altered the course of human history and how the mystery of the Word made flesh offers us hope and renewed joy in the grace and abundant mercy of a loving God. The many programs and services of outreach that you have provided year-round, and your faithful commitment to transform human lives has made the spirit of this Christmas season truly meaningful in the lives of so many people throughout our diocese. I am so very proud of the good people of the Diocese of Oregon! Thank you for your faithfulness and for your commitment to work even harder to bring healing, hope, and a renewed sense of joy to the most needy and marginalized among us. May God continue to bless each of you, your families and your loved ones during this holy season. May the joy of our Savior's birth bring you glad tidings of peace, good health, and happiness, now and throughout the New Year. I wish you and your loved ones a blessed and joy-filled Christmas and a very happy New Year. With prayers and every good wish, I remain Faithfully Yours in Christ, +Johncy Itty Bishop DECEMBER 3, 2003 DIOCESE OF OREGON BULLETIN BOARD IMPORTANT!!!!!! As of December 31, 2003 our post office box in Lake Oswego will be permanently close. Please address all correspondence to the offices at the Bishop's Close to: 11800 SW Military Lane Portland, OR 97219-8436 ================== The Global Mission Committee has obtained 20 copies of the 2004-2005 Anglican Cycle of Prayer. They will be mailed to the first 20 congregations who request copies with the understanding that they will be use to include prayers for the Churches of the Anglican Communion in the parish's regular worship. E-mail your request to Fr. Jim and Pam Boston at <jtboston@cdsnet.net>. ====================== The Center for Spiritual Development has announced the scheduling of a lecture and workshop by the Rt. Rev. John Shelby Spong on Friday and Saturday, January 15 & 16, 2004 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland. For more information visit http://www.diocese-oregon.org/Bulletin%20Board/spiritualitycenter.htm. NOVEMBER 23, 2003 SERVICE SCHEDULE ON THE WEB To the local churches: Again this Advent season we will post times of special Christmas, New Year's Eve, Twelfth Night Celebrations, and Feast of Epiphany services on the diocesan web site. We will not post announcements of other seasonal activities such as pageants, caroling parties, musical programs, etc. as we have in the past. We feel that those activities are mainly of interest to the individual congregations and what we wish to offer on the web site is information for the visitors, occasional attendees, and others who might be surfing the web for services to attend. Please send your service schedule as soon as possible. Include date, time, liturgy to be used (Rite I or II, type of service, etc.) Other details are not necessary. Please DO indicate if nursery or child care will be provided. Posting will begin on next Sunday - the first Sunday in Advent. It would be nice to have all our churches included. Thanks, Kyle Wiseley, Web Minister NOVEMBER 14, 2003 DIOCESE OF ORE. BULLETIN BOARD The current issue of Oregon Episcopal Church News in PDF format can be viewed, printed or downloaded from www.pcdesktopdesign.com/OECNews ============ The Center for Spiritual Development at Trinity Cathedral announces three new offerings: 1) Holy Listening - A four-week DVD presentation on Anglican theology, Tuesday evenings, Dec 2-23 at 7:00 pm 2) Devotional Classics - a year-long class on the Great Christian Mystics - Winter term, Monday evenings January 12-February 9, 7:00 pm 3) Gentle Yoga - Two eight-week classes: Mondays, Jan. 7-Feb. 23, 10:30 am & Wednesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 25 at noon. For more information on these offerings visit http://www.diocese-oregon.org/Bulletin%20Board/spiritualitycenter.htm NOVEMBER 12, 2003 Directory Correction I have just discovered that there is an error in Susan Cheever's e-mail address as printed on the inside of the front cover of the Diocesan Directory dated August, 2003. The correct address is susanc@diocese-oregon.org. Kyle Wiseley NOVEMBER 10, 2003 Special Announcement Dear Outreach Partnership ministers: In just a little over a month from now, we will begin a new church year with the wonderful season of Advent. Many church people want to turn their abilities and their time to serving others during this holy season, possibly as an antidote to all the commercialism everywhere around us. Here are two ways that your people can help themselves and others both spiritually and materially: 1. SCOUTING FOR FOOD Saturday, December 6, 2003 9am to 2pm Boys Scouts from the Portland Metro area will be dropping off donated food they have collected from local neighborhoods. Partners and their friends from area churches will gather at William Temple House, Northwest Portland, to receive and shelve the food donation. 2. GIFT WRAP FOR CHILDREN Tuesday-Thursday, December 16-18, 2003 Anytime 9am - 4pm Local merchants are donating toys and other items such as school supplies for distribution to children from our client families. The gift wrapping will add a festive appearance to the gifts. Your group can choose a time convenient to all. I will be glad to schedule a time for you and your people. For the Saturday event, you can just show up without calling, though it would be good for me to know approximately how many of you to expect. God's blessings during these days of late Pentecost. As ever, Fr Steve Norcross Director of Pastoral Services William Temple House 503.226.3021, ext. 204 NOVEMBER 7, 2003 DIOCESE OF ORE. BULLETIN BOARD The Youth Ministries Commission in conjunction with the Fund for the Poor and Homeless is having a winter scarf drive "Wrapped with Love". They are asking folks to bring scarves to the Diocesan Convention in Corvallis. For more information visit http://www.diocese-oregon.org/Bulletin%20Board/ymc.htm. ===================== The Center for Spirituality announces an Enneagram Workshop, December 10-12, 2003. For more information visit http://www.diocese-oregon.org/Bulletin%20Board/spiritualitycenter.htm. OCTOBER 29, 2003 December Oregon Episcopal Church News Please send announcements of December and January events to The Oregon Episcopal Church News by Nov. 5. Because there is no January newspaper, we want to include events through early February in this December issue. Advertising for the December Oregon Episcopal Church News is welcome through Nov. 1. December paper production is delayed slightly in order to include some convention news. We plan to mail it Friday, Dec. 5; it should arrive in most homes early the next week. Looking forward to what you send . . . and thanks for all your help these past nine years. arlene c pickard director of communications and editor, The Oregon Episcopal Church News arlenep@diocese-oregon.org. OCTOBER 21 A Reminder The Total Ministry Task Force reminds you that this year's "Awakening the Spirit" Conference, November 7-8 at St. Thomas, Eugene, is "Discernment Through Liturgy", and will be led by the Very Rev. Ernesto Medina. Reservations for the conference are being accepted through this week, and can be made through the diocesan web site, or by calling Kathy Buhl, 503 293-9139. OCTOBER 21 DIOCESE OF OREGON BULLETIN BOARD The third gathering of the newly-forming Education Exchange will take place this Saturday, October 25, from 10:00-a.m. to 12:00 noon at Emmanuel, Coos Bay. All Christian educators in the area (lay volunteer, professional, and clergy) are encouraged to attend. Future gatherings of The Education Exchange are planned as follows: Saturday, November 8, 10:00-12:00 noon at Trinity, Ashland Saturday, November 15, 10:00-12:00 noon at St. Mary's, Eugene Friday, November 21 in conjunction wtih Diocesan Convention in Corvallis For further information, please contact diocesan Christian Education coordinator Barbara Ross at 503-370-9856 (home) or barbarar@diocese-oregon.org ============ The Center for Spiritual Development at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral announces two upcoming events: "A Survey of Buddhism" a four-week class beginning November 10 and running through December 1, 2003. 7-8:45 pm. Cost: $20.00 plus an offering will be taken for the instructors. A lecture and workshop with Ali Asani "Knowing One Another: A Muslim American Reflects on Pluralism and Islam" Friday, November 14 at 7:30pm - Cost $15.00 and Saturday, November 15, 9am - 2:30pm - Cost $50.00 Four more details visit the Center's web site at www.center-for-spiritual-development.org. OCTOBER 16, 2003 DIOCESE OF OREGON BULLETIN BOARD Both an audio and a video CD has been produced of the Service Consecrating The Rt. Rev. Johncy Itty as the Ninth Bishop of Oregon. An order form to print out and mail in can be found at http://www.diocese-oregon.org/orderform.htm. =============== A Sexual Abuse Prevention Training (SAPT) has been scheduled for St. George's in Roseburg on Saturday, November 1, 2003. Both sections will be offered. For more information and to register on-line please visit http://www.diocese-oregon.org/Events/2003-04-07-ab.htm. Three additional offerings of SAPT have been scheduled for March 6, 2004 at Trinity, Ashland, Grace, Astoria, and St. Paul's, Salem. Please mark your calendars and look for more details and on-line registration after the first of the year. =============== The Education Exchange: Saturday in Salem. Good news! Bishop Johncy Itty will be with us for the second gathering of The Education Exchange which is happening this Saturday morning, October 18, 10:00-12:00 noon at St. Paul's in Salem. The Education Exchange, a newly-forming network, is being facilitated by Mary Sicilia, Canon Educator at Trinity Cathedral; and Barbara Ross, Christian Education Coordinator for the Diocese of Oregon. All Christian educators in the diocese (lay volunteer, professional, and clergy) are cordially invited to participate. Please forward this invitation to those from your parish who might be interested. Future gathering of The Education Exchange are planned for: Saturday, October 25, 10:00-12:00 noon at Emmanuel, Coos Bay Saturday, November 8, 10:00-12:00 at Trinity, Ashland Saturday, November 15, 10:00-12:00 at St. Mary's, Eugene Friday, November 21 in conjunction with Diocesan Convention in Corvallis. For further information about The Education Exchange, please contact: Barbara Ross Christian Education Coordinator Episcopal Diocese of Oregon Home: 503-370-9856 barbrdiocese@hotmail.com =============== The Environmental Commission reminds you that NOMINATIONS ARE DUE FOR THE ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD If your congregation, vestry or BAC, or institution has initiated a new or continuing program in one of the areas listed below, we would like to hear more. A. Categories: The environmental award will be given for parish, mission or other church institution's activities and projects that involve energy efficiency, renewable energy, earth care liturgies, voluntary simplicity or sustainable living, water conservation, recycling, land stewardship (organic, non-toxic gardening or landscaping, watershed restoration, sustainable forestry), or programs in environmental education. Nominations will be considered for any Youth activities, Diocesan institutions, departments, or committees, or congregational activities. B. Judging: The Environmental Commission will make the final selection. The Commission seeks innovative environmental activities that create a connection between our faith and earth stewardship, and show a broad commitment by the community. C. Procedure: E-mail to alicesp@teleport.com or call 503-246-0722. Entries must be received by October 25, 2003. The entry should include name, e-mail address and telephone of contact person and the name, e-mail address and telephone number of the person who worked on the activity. (They may be the same person.) Every Diocese of Oregon church and program group may enter once for each activity or program. D. Prizes: Certificates of Recognition will be presented at the 2003 Convention in Corvallis. E. Questions: Contact Alice Speers at 503-246-0722. OCTOBER 16 ECW LUNCHEON To Church secretaries, parish administrators, newsletter editors and parish communicators. The ECW has asked me to forward the following information to you for inclusion in your local bulletins and newsletters. Kyle Wiseley Oregon Episcopal Church Women invites women of the diocese to our Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Friday, November 21st (immediately following the noon time break at the Diocesan Convention in Corvallis). Join us and special guests, The Rt. Rev. Johncy Itty and Dr. Jolly Itty, at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Room 115 A/B. We will be adjourning in time for the convention's afternoon session. Send your reservation of $15.00 to Barbara Liniger, ECW treasurer, 6520 SE 20th Ave. Portland OR 97202. Make checks payable to Oregon ECW. OCTOBER 14, 2003 DIOCESE OF OREGON BULLETIN BOARD All Saints Episcopal Church will host its annual Awesome Autumn Auction from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24th in the church hall, 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd. This event is perfect for the entire family, with a silent auction for kids and adults, live music, free childcare and hearty hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $10, with kids free with a paying adult. New this year is an exciting raffle for a "Westmoreland Shopping Spree" that comes complete with gift certificates from local merchants in the Sellwood-Moreland area. Other items include artwork, crafts, electronics, cooking and home décor and dozens of gift baskets with goodies galore. So mark you calendar, buy a ticket, enter the raffle and come to the auction to support All Saints so the church can continue making a difference in the lives of men, women and children in the community. For more information, call All Saints at 503-777-3829. =============== The Center for Spiritual Development at Trinity Cathedral has announced the following programs: Labyrinth Workshop "Finding the Feminine Path to God" led by Eunice Schroeder. Saturday, October 25, 9am - 3pm. Spiritual Writing with Forster Freeman, Monday afternoons October 20 through November 24, 2:30 - 4:30 "Abrahamin Initiative" a two-year study in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Begins Tuesday October 28, 7-9pm. For more information on these programs visit www.center-for-spiritual-development.org or e-mail emorrison@center-for-spiritual-development.org. OCTOBER 13, 2003 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Oregonian ran two articles in today's issues about our bishops. The front page carried a major article about Bishop Itty and his consecration. The front page of the Living section carried an extensive article about Bishop Ladehoff and his retirement. The links to the articles on-line are below. Unfortunately, the on-line articles do not include the accompanying colored photos. Copy and paste these addresses into your browser to read the articles. http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/front_page/1066046201193600.xml http://www.oregonlive.com/search/index.ssf?sconfig=olive&xpath.attraction_type=-exclude&xpath.pubdate=10%2F13%2F03+10%2F12%2F03+10%2F11%2F03+10%2F10%2 F03+10%2F09%2F03+10%2F08%2F03+10%2F07%2F03+10%2F06%2F03+10%2F05%2 F03+10%2F04%2F03+10%2F03%2F03+10%2F02%2F03+10%2F01%2F03+09%2F30%2 F03&count=20&xref=7&xpath.any=ladehoff |
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