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Line May 28, 2008 Volume 10, Issue 22 From the Rt. Rev. Barry L. Beisner Dear Friends in Christ: Grace and peace! Please do not think that, because I chose not to make a
statement immediately after the Supreme Court decision on marriage for
same-sex partners (or a statement that same week on the Farm Bill, or on the
Governor’s budget proposals) that I don’t find such matters to be extremely
important, or have thoughts to share.
What I have done is send a letter today to all clergy, which I hope
will clarify our situation in What I didn’t say in the letter is that I have spoken with
the head of our General Convention Deputation, Cookie Clark, and that with
her I will be forming a diocesan study group on same-sex blessings. (Issues of the nature of Christian
marriage, and the relationship of Church and State with regard to marriage,
will be explored as well.) This group
will not be expected to make a report to Diocesan Convention, or present me
with a proposal for action. Rather, I
see this group as doing the work we all need to be doing, in order to prepare
for the debate which our Convention has asked to have happen next summer in I already have some stellar recruits. I am asking you to nominate to me
additional theologians, attorneys, pastors, Bible scholars, psychologists,
historians, etc. who are willing to do this multi-faceted exploration, and to
do it in a prayerful and respectful way.
Also please think about what your congregation needs in order to
engage in this discussion in a helpful way, and let me know how I can be of
help to you. Yours in Christ, +Barry CLERGY
CHANGES AND NEWS Emmanuel, Grass Valley has extended the deadline for applications for Rector to
June 5. See the diocesan website www.dncweb.org under “Open Positions” for
more info. The Rev. Maryly Adair’s husband Mike was hospitalized in Please continue to pray for Leonard Shaheen, Paul Toomer, Joan
von Grabow, Nordon Winger and Mike Adair. YOUTH, YOUNG ADULT, AND CAMPUS
MINISTRY
2008 High School Graduates – In an effort to keep our graduates
connected with the church, we are asking for the names of those students
graduating this year. Your church was sent a form & cover letter
asking for this information. If you did not receive this, please call
916-442-6918, ext 29 or email to annex@dncweb.org. 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 will meet
for the last time on June 14 & 15th at 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 flpadmin@sacacmin.com.
Fall applications -due July 7th. Summer 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 Information and Events MDG Grants - The Diocese of
Northern California Millennium Development Goals Committee is
pleased to announce the 2008 MDG Grant awards for support of the
following projects, which address the eradication of Global Poverty:
Reports
from these exciting projects will be presented at Convention 2008. Have questions about the MDGs? Please
contact the MDG Committee clong@dncweb.org Education for Ministry -- Graduation this year will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday June
13 at Trinity Cathedral, 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”, 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. Southwest Clergy
Book Group -
The first meeting will convene on Tuesday, June 24 at 10:00 a.m. at
St. Mary’s, Evangelism, Congregational Development, Stewardship – Province VIII presents “The Greatest Stories Ever Told”
Conference June 26-28, 2008 in Vocations Week - Thinking about the Religious Life? 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 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, Jun 26-28 Province VIII Stewardship
Conference, Jun 29 St. Nicholas, Jun 29-Jul 2 Chaplain at Bishop Beisner's Calendar Jun 1 Incarnation, Jun 5-8 Global Mission Conference, Jun 14 Ordination of Richard Pelke, St.
John’s, Jun 15 Jun 21 Celebration of New Ministry, St.
Barnabas, Jun 22 Jun 25 Board of Directors Jun 28 Diocesan Council, Jun 29 St. Paul’s, Celebration of New
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