The Episcopal Diocese of Utah
Living Boldly
Connecting with each other, our communities and the world
Jan. 10, 2007
Jesus come!
in new creation,
heaven brought near in power divine;
give your unexpected glory,
changing water into wine:
rouse the faith of your disciples--
come, our first and greatest Sign!
"Jesus, Come! For We Invite You," Hymn 312, Evangelical Lutheran Worship, text by Christopher Idle
Saturday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m.
Rite of Burial for Judy Ver Straten, spouse of the Rev. Stan Ver Straten, at St. Barnabas Center in Tooele. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
Epiphany
Help Celebrate! Craig Wirth, Celebration Coordinator for the 140 years of the Episcopal Church in Utah campaign seeks pictures, scrapbooks, certificates, and especially home movies that show our lives as Episcopalians in Utah! He says, "We want the next DVD in our series to have lots of people in it. The second DVD covers the 1920s through 1970 in the Utah Episcopal Church. The third DVD will cover 1971 (when we became an independent diocese) until today.
Send an email to Craig Wirth, or let the Diocese know. The DVD story can be a fun and informative way to honor the rich history of our Church as part of Utah's history."
Lights in the Darkness
Medicare Part D Maze
If you are trying to help persons struggling to understand Medicare Part D and the Low Income Subsidy Extra Help program to help them pay for their prescription meds, SL County Aging Services has put together a training program for faith based ministries. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in SLC at AARP 6975 Union Park Center, Suite 320. Free. Lunch provided. RSVP to Stephanie Maughan or call 801-468-2461.
Crossroads Urban Center in SLC urgently needs volunteers for several areas of service: Monday afternoons, from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. to do intake in the pantry; or one half-day per week to help answer the phone one half-day per week. Contact Rachel at 801-364-7765 x120. Crossroads food co-op is looking for volunteers to help for a couple of hours each month with clerical duties. Anyone who is interested should contact Jana at 801-364-7765 x127. Help pass the word: To Salt Lake parishes: a mention in your Sunday bulletins could be a great boost!
Tuesday, Jan. 23 Episcopal Day/Lutheran Day at the Legislature
Come be part of the process! Work with CORC to raise the minimum wage, regulate unfair payday lending practices, remove the sales tax on food and restore dental and vision services for the underserved. On-the-spot training and materials provided. Meet in Room 4112 of the State Office Building (grey building behind capitol) at 9:00 am - look for the CORC sign! Bring a picture i.d. and enter on plaza level. Call Linda at 801-364-7765 if you have questions or need directions.
Let Me Shine Christian Preschool of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in SLC is still looking for a preschool teacher! They say, "We are looking for an energetic teacher with early childhood experience to share God's love with His children in our preschool class." Please send resumes to: Barbara Ballif, Director 1070 Foothill Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84108 801-583-6400 Email: Barbara Ballif
Emerging Ministries - Youth
It's Retreat Time! Sat.-Sun. Jan. 27-28: Junior High Youth Retreat at Camp Tuttle
Includes an afternoon of skiing and/or snowboarding!
For full details of the fun and all the forms you'll need, including:
1) A promotional event flyer with more details - who, what, where, when, cost, etc.
2) A registration form
3) A medical release form
4) A list of What To Bring for participants
To register, go to Retreat and select "Youth programs" from the main section. While you are there, check out other youth events at the site. If you have questions, contact Karen Van Winkle or call Karen at 801- 322-4131, Ext. 344.
Diocesan Events & Notices
Selected Calendar Items
The Dialogue Deadline for February's issue is tomorrow, Friday, January 12. Please submit copy via email to Dialogue Editor Richard Snyder or Editor. Mailing address: 217 East 600 South, Brigham City, UT 84302; or diocesan offices. To contact Richard by phone, call 435-723-5561 in Brigham City or 801-595- 5367 in Salt Lake City.
First Affirmations Event of 2007
Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 1710 Foothill Dr., SLC. Please sign up by Wednesday, Jan. 17th. $15 covers materials and lunch. Contact: Jessica Hatch or call 801-595-5362 to add your name.
What Richard Hooker Has to Say to Today's Church
Richard Hooker is to Anglicanism what Aquinas is to Roman Catholicism, Luther is to Lutheranism, and Calvin is to the Reformed tradition. Hooker's writings may be less accessible, but they lay the foundations of Anglican self-understanding of the via media, needed more than ever in today's Church. You do not need prior acquaintance with Hooker to enjoy this lively, interactive discussion.
Saturday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m. God willing and the people consenting, the Rt. Rev. Carolyn Tanner Irish, Tenth Bishop of Utah, will ordain Lyn Zill Briggs to the Sacred Order of Priest in Christ's Holy Catholic Church at St. Paul's Church, 261 South 900 East in SLC. Clergy, red stoles. Reception follows.
Saturday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m. By the grace of God, and with the consent of God's people, the Rt. Rev. Carolyn Tanner Irish, 10th Bishop of Utah, will ordain Isabel T. Gonzalez to the Sacred Order of Priest in Christ's Holy Catholic Church at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church 4615 South 3200 West, West Valley City, UT, 84119. Reception following. Red stoles.
About those Annual Meetings and Parochial Reports:
In the next few days expect an EMAIL packet requesting information about new vestry members and wardens resulting from your Annual Meetings. If you need hard copies, call Leesa at 801- 322-4131 Ext. 349. Please complete and return these forms to Leesa Kramer or mail to Leesa at PO Box 3090, SLC 84110-3090 no later than March 1st. Parochial reports for 2006 are also due March 1st. Please email them to Kay Tracy or mail them to Kay's attention at the above address. Your promptness is greatly appreciated.
Education & Spiritual Formation
Continuing Education
February 2-4, 2007 Marcus Borg in Salt Lake City, "Christianity for the Heart and the Head." Go to Christ United Methodist Church, and expand the page to full screen to print out a brochure and registration form. Marcus Borg is one of the best known and most respected New Testament scholars in America today. His books are translated into seven languages. Space is limited. Admission is by pre- purchased tickets only. To inquire about scholarship assistance email Mary June Nestler.
January 15-18, 2007 Abiding Hope Adaptive Leadership Academy of Littleton, Colorado, will host A Story for the Questions: Forging Disciples in an Age of No Easy Answers. Martin Marty, Marva Dawn, Diana Butler Bass, and Rick Barger will serve as keynote speakers. In addition to the keynote addresses, the event will include several interactive workshops, dynamic worship and the comedy of Charles Marshall. For more information, visit Abiding Hope Lutheran.
January 22-24, 37th Trinity Institute, "God's Unfinished Future: why it matters now," in New York City. Register online at Trinity Wall Street. Registration: $400 Keynoters include Jurgen Moltmann and Peter J. Gomes.
January 25, 26 & 27: 2nd Annual Great Church Conference, All Saints' Beverly Hills, CA. Plenaries and workshops focus on taking advantage of the best in the Anglican tradition for those seeking Christian community. For information or to register online, click on All Saints Association or by calling 310-278- 6305.
Friday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Salt Palace, SLC: "Couples We Fail: Working With Couples In Stepfamilies And Those On The Brink Of Divorce," for faith leaders and professional counselors. Participants will learn how to:
- Identify the unique challenges of couples in stepfamilies
- Articulate special strategies for helping couples in stepfamilie
- Identify the unique challenges of working with couples considering divorce
- Recognize the values we bring to working with couples on the brink of divorce
- Articulate a protocol for working with couples who are ambivalent about trying to save their marriage
Presenter: William J. Doherty, Ph.D. is a licensed marriage and family therapist and psychologist with 30 years of clinical experience. Seminar Registration fee is $40 which includes lunch. To register, contact the Utah Commission on Marriage PO Box 140608, Salt Lake City UT 84114-0608 or call: (801) 526- 9317. Endorsed by the Interfaith Roundtable and sponsored by The Utah Commission On Marriage and the Utah Department of Workforce Services.
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The Rev. Jessica Hatch
Education and Resource Office
801-322-4131 Ext. 362 jhatch@episcopal-ut.org
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