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May 14, 2008

Volume 10, Issue 20

From the Rt. Rev. Barry L. Beisner

 

Dear Friends in Christ:

 

This week, at the Convention of the Diocese of Honduras, the following message from me will be read:

 

“To my dear brother in Christ, Bishop Allen, and to the People of the Diocese of Honduras: Grace and peace to you in our Lord Jesus Christ!  On behalf of all the clergy and people of the Diocese of Northern California, I send you heartfelt greetings.  We are grateful for the gift of our companion diocese relationship.  It has been a joy and help to many in Northern California to come to know some of you personally, and we hope to see that circle of friendship grow much larger.  I myself hope to be able to visit next year, if God wills (and the Bishop of Honduras thinks he can endure it). I and the people of this Diocese pray for you, knowing that the challenges and opportunities you face are many, and that resources are limited.  We promise to continue to help as we are able.  We hope that you will also keep us and our needs in mind, and pray that we may more faithfully respond to the call of our Lord. May God bless your work in Convention, and may God bless the Bishop and Diocese of Honduras. Yours in the love of Christ, +Barry”

 

Next month, several people from this Diocese will visit our sisters and brothers in Honduras.  (One group is being led by Eric Duff, the other by Faith Church, Cameron Park.)  Ed Howell is there now, and will actually be attending their Convention.

 

It is wonderful to see the many outside-the-USA mission relationships which the congregations of our Diocese have.  These include work in Haiti, Mexico, El Salvador, Uganda, and Sudan.  I commend all of you who are actively nurturing a commitment to Christian mission in your congregations through such transforming relationships.  It is my hope that all of our congregations will engage in some significant mission work beyond our borders.  As you explore such possibilities, please be particularly mindful of our relationship with our official Companion, the Diocese of Honduras.

 

Yours in the power of Pentecost,

+Barry

 

 

ps—A few weeks ago I appealed for contributions to assist poorer dioceses hoping to participate in the coming (incredibly expensive) Lambeth Conference.  Honduras is one of several dioceses in The Episcopal Church which could really use our help with the expenses of this once-a-decade gathering.   To the three congregations who have responded, I am most grateful.  But more is needed, and soon.  If you are inclined to help, please take the time to do so now.  I had requested $100 from each congregation, but will be glad of any amount.  Thanks!

 

 

 

 

 

CLERGY CHANGES AND NEWS

 

 

Please continue to pray for Leonard Shaheen, Paul Toomer, Joan von Grabow, and Nordon Winger.

 

YOUTH, YOUNG ADULT, AND CAMPUS MINISTRY    

 

 

Graduating HS Seniors-Baccalaureate Ceremony - Sunday, May 18th, 3:00 p.m. will honor all graduating HS Seniors, Class of 2008, who are part of the Diocesan family.  Parents, family, friends are invited!  A festive reception follows.  Email Nancy Tennyson at email or call her at 916-446-2513.  Bring your youth groups!

 

Senior High Youth who would like to be involved in planning or participating in a discussion with The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson on July 1-2 are invited to contact Steve Skiffington at sskiffin011@comcast.net.

 

Your help needed!  Our Eye 2008 delegation needs to produce 1) a banner, 2) an interactive booth celebrating life in our diocese and 3) 1500+ items to give away which are representative of our diocese.  Can someone in your congregation help us?  What can we provide from your area—redwood chips, grapes, snow?  Suggestions to yaya@dncweb.org and we’ll pass them on to the youth.     

       

Faith-Based Student Community - the Faith and Leadership Project of Sacramento Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry is now accepting applications for their summer and fall sessions of this intentional Christian community for college students. Community Service, Vocational Discernment, Spiritual Reflection and Community living are all a part of this program.  For more info, see website: www.sacacmin.com or contact coordinator Amy Dierlam 456-880 or flpadmin@sacacmin.com. Summer applications are due by May 10th, Fall applications -due July 7th.

 

Summer Camp Registration! Go to www.campnoelportertc.com for information about ’08 summer options at Camp Noel Porter in Tahoe City.  Camp weeks for grades 4-12.  New this year:  Beginning camp for ages 6-8.  For a presentation, please contact Mr. John Dedo at john_deb@surewest.net.  Go to www.dncweb.org for registration information for Camp Living Waters, a ministry of Sempervirons Deanery in Humboldt County, July 20-25.

 

Camp Advisor Position - Camp Noel Porter is seeking a Camp Advisor for 2008 summer camping season, June 15 – Aug. 9.  Live onsite, may be possible to divide into 2 positions.  Please talk with appropriate adults in your church community and refer them to the Diocesan website www.dncweb.org to see full job description.  Contact Mark Pinski at email or 530-672-8397.  It is imperative that we fill this position for the summer camping season.

 

Internships For Young Adults – To apply for Episcopal Church internships lasting from a few weeks to a year or more, go to http://episcopalchurch.org/49662_ENG_HTM.htmm  and click on Internship/Mission Opportunities. Deadlines are still open for many of next year’s programs.

 

 

Godly Play -  CDSP is offering a class on Godly Play which will include certification of trainers and a component on youth ministry.  To register go to http://cdsp.edu/center_registration.php  or call 510-204-0720.  Contact Connie Sieracki  or 916-442-6918 x29 for tuition assistance information. 

 

Volunteer Opportunities - World Council of Churches is seeking young adult volunteers for one or more weeks between July 5-August 16 to work with No More Deaths on the Arizona/Mexico Border.  National Council of Churches is sponsoring a work week in New Orleans, August 17-23.  Email David Fraccaro at david.fraccaro@wcc-coe.org or dvf@wcc-coe.org or 212-870-2192.  Funding/support available for both.

 

Information and Events    

 

Lay Ministry Workshop – Superior Deanery Workshop at Good Shepherd, Susanville on Saturday, May 17th from 10 to 3 (continental breakfast at  9.) 18 different sessions to choose from!  See “Upcoming Events” at www.dncweb.org for details, directions and registration form.

 

Office Coordinator - The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California is looking for a full-time Office Coordinator.  This person will be the primary receptionist/greeter for the office.  Duties will include data management, filing, mail, copying, volunteer coordination, website maintenance, and special projects.  Minimum qualifications include high school graduation, evidence of computer competence, two years secretarial experience.  Knowledge of the Episcopal Church is helpful.   We’re looking for someone with great communication skills, working knowledge of MS Office, friendly disposition, excellent written and verbal skills.  If you are a self starter and are interested in this position please mail resume with cover letter to “Office Coordinator”, P.O. Box 161268, Sacramento, CA  95816.  Deadline: June 6.

 

MDG Grants -  Applications are available at http://www.dncweb.org/mdg/mdg.htm for grants to fund ministry projects which support the Millennium Development Goals. Deadline: May 15, 2008.  For more info contact the Rev. Deacon Cindy Long at email. 

 

Partners in Caring: A Seminar for Faith Leaders on End-of-Life Care - Thursday, May 15, 2008  8-4:30pm    To register contact Kathy Glasmire (Sacramento Healthcare Decisions)  Email:  Glasmire or (916) 851-2828   Registration is $60  Scholarships available through Diocesan Health Ministries...Contact Susan Wahlstrom  Email: Wahlstrom or (209) 296-1139

Bible Study Toolkit  - Anyone interested in leading, hosting or participating in small group bible study is invited to a workshop entitled "Stocking Your Bible Study Toolkit" on Saturday, May 17, at Holy Trinity Church, Ukiah with Deacon Phina Borgeson. For more details contact Phina

SE Clergy Book Group – The next meeting will be Tuesday, June 17 from 11 to 12:30 at the Office of the Bishop.  Bring a lunch.  The group will discuss Tokens of Trust, by Archbishop Rowan Williams.

 

Education for Ministry -- Graduation this year will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday June 13 at Trinity Cathedral, Sacramento, with Canon Britt Olson presiding. Mentor training will be July 9-11 at the Mercy Retreat Center, Auburn, cost $180 includes private room, meals and training.  Deadline to register for training is June 1.  Contact the Rev. Jim Richardson email .

 

Southwest Clergy Book  Group -  The first meeting will convene on Tuesday, June 24 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s, Napa.  Bring a lunch.  The group will discuss Tokens of Trust, by Archbishop Rowan Williams.

 

Evangelism, Congregational Development, Stewardship – Province VIII presents “The Greatest Stories Ever Told” Conference June 26-28, 2008 in Portland, Oregon. Register at www.provinceviii.org or call (650) 941-6436 or e-mail jrshreve@aol.com.  Limited diocesan scholarships are available by contacting Canon Britt Olson, email or (916) 442-6918, ext. 14.

 

Vocations Week - Thinking about the Religious Life? We are Franciscan Sisters in the Episcopal Church, active in the wider church and community in works of compassionate service and social justice advocacy.  Share the Sisters’ life of prayer and ministry with the poor in San Francisco.  June 25-July 1, Community of St. Francis 415-824-0288 www.communitystfrancis.org

The Right Rev. V. Gene Robinson, Bishop of New Hampshire, will be visiting Trinity Cathedral on July 1st and 2nd.  Details are on the Cathedral's website www.trinitycathedral.org under the 'Special Events' section and items will be listed as they are finalized.

 

 

Canon Olson’s Calendar 

May 18               St. Patrick’s, Kenwood

May 30               Mutual Ministry Review, St. Mary’s Elk Grove

Jun 3                Congregational Development Committee, Antelope

Jun 5                St. Michael’s School Graduation

Jun 8                 Holy Trinity, Ukiah

Jun 13               EFM Graduation, Trinity Cathedral

Jun 14-15         St. Barnabas, Mt. Shasta

Jun 26-28         Province VIII Stewardship Conference, Portland

Jun 29              St. Nicholas, Tahoe City

Jun 29-Jul 2     Chaplain at Camp Noel Porter

 

 

 

Bishop Beisner's Calendar

 

May 17         St. Martin’s, Davis

May 18-23    College for Bishops, Lake Logan, NC

Jun 1            Incarnation, Santa Rosa

Jun 5-8        Global Mission Conference, Baltimore, MD

Jun 14         Ordination, St. John’s, Chico

Jun 15         St. Mark’s, Yreka

Jun 21        Celebration of New Ministry, St. Barnabas, Mt. Shasta

Jun 22        St. Peter’s, Red Bluff

Jun 25        Board of Directors

Jun 28        Diocesan Council, Sacramento

Jun 29        St. Paul’s, Crescent City a.m.

                   Celebration of New Ministry, St. Alban’s, Arcata p.m.

 

 

 

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