 Parish EMailing
February 8, 2012
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Ash Wednesday
|  Feb. 22Bishop Sutton will preside over the 8 am Ash Wednesday service at St. Anne's Parish, Annapolis. Following the service there will be meetings with area religious leaders and legislatures on the repeal of the death penalty, and a press conference on Lawyers' Mall is planned. Ashes to Go If your congregation plans to offer "Ashes to Go" on Ash Wednesday please list your information on the national website, http://ashestogo.org/. Also please inform the Communications Office mcn@episcopalmaryland.org so that we can publicize your ministry. Several parishes across the nation and here in Maryland did this last year and many reported it was a huge success. Suggestion: be sure to have a handout explaining Ash Wednesday, Lent and any Lenten programs you might be offering that you'd invite your neighbors to. For more tips visit: http://www.ecfvp.org/yourturn/ashes-to-go-tips-for-liturgical-outreach/ Find out more from two churches planning on this:
Epiphany Church, Timonium: 410-252-4465 or epiphany2216@verizon.net. Grace Church, Brunswick: 301-834-8540 or rector@gracebrunswick.org. |
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Resources for Lent
Events, Materials, Speakers
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Feb 26
A Procession for the First Sunday in Lent
6 pm, Cathedral of the Incarnation, Baltimore
Featuring the choir of St. John's in the Village. For some people, Lent hasn't really begun until they have attended A Procession for the First Sunday in Lent. This annual Baltimore tradition... Read more...
For Children and Youth: Nickels for Nurses
The Diocese of Maryland invites you to open the door to better health for school children in Haiti by supporting the Haiti school nurse project. The 2012 Diocese of Maryland's Children's Lenten Project provides the opportunity to learn about and support this project during five weeks in Lent. Read more...
COAM
Committee on Older Adult Ministries members are available to meet with congregations interested in exploring topics on aging...for elders themselves and for their baby-boomer children. Contact Marjorie Richmond at Marjorie.b.richmond@gmail.com for further information. Episcopal Relief and Development
Episcopal Relief & Development's 2012 Lenten Meditations booklet focuses on promoting health and fighting disease while preparing our own lives for healing. To ensure delivery by Ash Wednesday, Feb 22, place orders by Feb 10. To order contact Episcopal Media Center (EMC) toll-free at 866-937-2772, or sales@episcopalmedia.org. The Lenten Meditations booklet is bundled in packs of 25. ER-D also offers Daily meditations sent to your inbox. Sign up to receive Daily Lenten Meditations at: http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001f-KEXzn5tO3rDXWGxacNKg%3D%3D Lenten Series Listing Is your church hosting a Lenten Series or discussion group during Lent? Let me know about it and I will include a link to your website as part of our Lenten resources in future mailings and on the Diocesan Website. No flyers, please. Send email to: mcn@episcopalmaryland.org. St. James' Church, Parkton: Lenten words for a Pilgrim's Path
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Diocesan Convention News
General Convention Education Day
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CONVENTION DEADLINES AND REPORTS
It's time to begin thinking about diocesan convention. The date is Friday-Saturday, May 4-5, at the Hunt Valley Marriott. Forms for delegate registration, nominations, and resolutions were mailed to each parish in December. Follow this link to find materials and information on the diocesan website. Deadlines are as follows:
Lay and youth delegate certification February 21
Nominations February 21
Resolutions March 5
Reports for pre-convention journal March 12
Hotel reservations (not yet available) April 3
Convention registration (not yet avail.) April 16
If you have a report that you wish to submit, please email it to the Rev. Canon Scott Slater, sslater@EpiscopalMaryland.org, by the deadline.
Upcoming Event
General Convention Diocese Day of Education
Saturday March 3, 2012, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM EST
General Convention deputation leads a discussion and education day on The Anglican Covenant and the liturgical/theological response to Resolution C-056 (GC-76) Liturgies for Blessings.
Location: The Bishop Claggett Center
Cost: $20 per person, includes lunch
Please click on the blue link above to register.
Please post the attached flyer.
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Resources for your Parish, Ministry or School
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Grant Writing Workshops Offered
The Diocesan Grants Committee offers grant writing workshops for those interested in applying for a Diocesan Endowment Grant for Ministry or Robert W. Ihloff Fund for Congregational Development to cover the new application forms, offer advice and assistance on how to write an effective application, and discuss the review process.
Adobe Connect Meeting: Sat, Feb 11
1-4 pm. Join Gerald Stacey, gerry@jhmi.edu, online for a virtual grant writing workshop.
To join the meeting:https://connect.johnshopkins.edu/domgrants/
If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before:
Test your connection: https://connect.johnshopkins.edu/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overview
Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Register for the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes conference here.
Free Webinar on Vestry Leadership A lot of new vestry members are being elected this time of year. The Episcopal Church Foundation, the publishers of The Vestry Resource Guide, offers a free webinar to help newly elected vestry members prepare for their ministry in the congregation. It is offered twice, Feb 15 and March 13, for one hour at 7pm. https://student.gototraining.com/rt/7894758808784991488 is the link for more information and to register.
Baltimore Food and Faith Ambassador Training Program Four-week training session: March 5, 12, 19 and 26; 6:30-8:30 pm at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Baltimore. Come be equipped with the knowledge and skills you need reach out to faith communities and talk about how our food system relates to environmental stewardship, healthy food accessibility, social and economic justice, humane farm animal treatment, and, faith. RSVP: Angela Smith, angsmith@jhsph.edu, 410-502-5069 by Feb 21. Sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future.
March 10 Acolyte Pilgrimage 9:30 am-2 pm, St. Anne's Parish, Annapolis Acolytes of all ages from around the diocese will gather for a day of learning and celebration with Bishop Sutton. Four workshops will be offered. Learn more and register at http://www.stannes-annapolis.org/acolyte-pilgrimage?a=1&c=1191 Plan Ahead:
Province III Small Church Conference
Mon, May 28-Thurs, May 31 at Shrine Mont Retreat Center, Orkney Springs, VA. Click here to download the flyer and learn more.
The Diocese of Maryland's Stewardship and Planning Giving Conference June 16 at St. John's Church, Ellicott City, 9 am-3 pm. The Rev. Laurel Johnston, stewardship missioner for the Episcopal Church, Mr. James Murphy, vice president of the Episcopal Church Foundation, and Bishop Sutton will speak. There will be a separate track for clergy. |
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Bishop Claggett Center Open House
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Sun, Feb 19 Sun, March 11 Sun, April 29 All 2-5 pm Three opportunities to tour the Bishop Claggett Center Campus and see just how the Inn at Claggett will enhance the offerings of the diocese's camp and conference center. See Sugarloaf Dining Hall and Monocacy Hall. Pray in St. Thomas' Silo Chapel, view plans for the inn and tour the campus. Light refreshments and musical entertainment. For information and a flyer to post visit www.bishopclaggett.org
Bulletin Inserts on the Inn at Claggett Campaign are available for you to print and distribute to your congregation.
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Around the Diocese
| Feb 12
Baltimore Bach Marathon
1-6 pm, St. David's Church, Baltimore
Music throughout the afternoon. Free. Donations accepted.
Feb 12
Judith W. Meeder Memorial Concert
4 pm, St. Margaret's Church, Annapolis
Tenor Byron Jones and pianist Michael Adcock present Schubert's Winterreise. Free.
Feb 12
Choral Evensong & Organ Recital 4:30-6 pm, Church of the Ascension, Westminster Recital by organist Henry Lowe. Candlelight reception. Free-will donation to support the music ministry. Feb 17 Integrity/Baltimore Chapter meeting 7-9 pm, Cathedral of the Incarnation, Baltimore Eucharist in the Peace Chapel followed by potluck supper. The Rev. Ted Jones celebrant and preacher. Mary Miller: maryh.miller@verizon.net. Feb 25 "Be Still and Know that I am God" A centering prayer workshop led by Bishop Sutton and co-sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Metropolitan Washington and the Church of the Ascension, Westminster. on February 25, 2012. For information or to register visit: www.ascension-westminster.com/news.html . Feb 26 Choral Evensong and Concert 4:30 pm, St. Bartholomew's Church, Baltimore Service features the church's choir; concert performed by Ted Davis, organist. Free-will offering supports music and outreach ministries. |
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Jason Hoffman & Sharon Tillman
Communications Team
Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
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