Grants available for young adult and campus ministries
Episcopal ministries (or ecumenical ministries with an Episcopal presence) with dreams of launching a ministry or program for young adults are invited to apply for an Episcopal Church Young Adult and Campus Ministry grant. Eligible applicants include dioceses, congregations, or college/university ministries that are currently engaging in or seeking new relationships with young adults on and off college campuses. Grant information and applications are available online. The application deadline is November 19, 2018.
In 2018, grants were awarded to a wide range of projects. The Episcopal Diocese of Navajoland Area Mission received a grant to underwrite the purchase of tech equipment for their innovative program for training members of the young adult community in web development and technology. In the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester, campus partnerships are creating accessible ministries that include worship, spiritual development, formation, bible study, and fellowship as they address the needs of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Other Young Adult Ministry Grants and Campus Ministry Grants funded initiatives that provide leadership development, training, and programming for young adults in the areas of racial reconciliation, discernment, environmental justice, peer ministry and social justice. A total of $133,000 is available for this cycle, with a total of $400,000 available this triennium. These grants are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full details in English and Spanish can be found here.
Presiding Bishop delivers message of love at Asiamerica Ministries Consultation
The Episcopal Asiamerica Ministries National Consultation in Hawaii on September 27-October 1 drew more than 250 participants representing Asians from the United States, Canada, England, South Korea and the Philippines. During the opening Eucharist, the Prayers of the People were offered in nine languages – Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Karen, Tongan, Hmong and English – a representation of the diverse ethnicities present. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry preached to a packed crowd during the Eucharist held Sept. 27 at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew. View his message here.
Darby Betts fund receiving submissions for senior program grants
Covia (formerly Episcopal Senior Communities) and the Episcopal Impact Fund are pleased to announce the Darby Betts 2019 Request for Proposals from programs serving seniors in the Dioceses of California, El Camino Real and Northern California.
Successful applicants will demonstrate a focus on providing quality services to seniors and a connection to the Episcopal Church, plus the following:
A well-defined mission and measurable and attainable goals and objectives.
Non-profit, tax-exempt status or an agreement with a non-profit fiscal sponsor.
A sound business plan, clear and transparent budgeting and efficient use of resources
Leadership – both staff and board – that is committed to service to seniors
Grants will be selected from submitted proposals by a committee of representatives from Covia and the Episcopal Impact Fund. Deadline for submission is October 31 at 5 pm; those who are selected will be notified by December 12. Grant awards in this cycle are generally expected to be in the $5,000 range, although higher amounts may be considered.
Grant narrative is limited to three (3) typed 8.5x11 pages, with 1-inch margins, in 12-point Times New Roman type. Additional documentation listed on the on the “Grant Application” sheet is not included in the three-page limit. Please email your proposal to DarbyBettsFund@covia.org.
Register online for 38th Convention
The 38th Diocesan Convention is October 26 and 27 at Sherwood Hall in Salinas -- the dates are coming up fast, so don't wait to register! Visit the convention event page here to register and for more information. Based on your feedback, we've improved the process for those who wish to register online and pay later. You may also download a registration form and pay by mail, email or fax. Pre-registration will close at 12 noon on Monday, October 22; for questions, please contact Mary Beth Powell atMBPowell@realepiscopal.org.
Volunteers needed
Please help us find hospitality and registration volunteers for convention!We need 14 registration people for the two days. Registration volunteers have fun meeting and greeting delegates and enjoying each other's company. To help, please contact registration guru Joe Chouinard at j.chouinard@charter.net. We will need registration volunteers Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, exact times to be decided.
Hospitality volunteers are needed tohelp with setting up theFriday night banquet as well as cleaning up.We also need a shift of Saturday late-morning volunteers to help set up tables for lunch and monitor name badges for correct meal choices. After lunch we'll need a crew to help keep the coffee flowing and the snack tables filled, plus help with breakdown. Please email Mary Beth at her new address, MBPowell@realepiscopal.org.
St. Stephen’s men support #MeToo, attend women’s legacy luncheon
St. Stephen’s in San Luis Obispo hosted a table of 10 men at the Women’s Legacy Fund Luncheon in late September. The Women’s Legacy Fund’s mission is “to be a catalyst for philanthropy that improves the lives of women and girls in San Luis Obispo County.”
Because women’s empowerment depends upon men making a conscious effort to step out of the way – and because the #MeToo movement is more of a men’s issue than a women’s issue, the Rev. Ian Delinger (pictured above, far right) and four other men from St. Stephen’s each brought a male guest to the luncheon -- representing 10% of the men in attendance of the 700 gathered.
The keynote speaker was Ted Bunch (center), an educator, activist and lecturer working to end all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls. He stressed that Americans need to shift away from teaching girls to protect themselves from boys, and rather emphasize teaching boys how to respect girls and women. The complete recap can be read here.
Integrity Chapter annual meeting at Convention
Integrity El Camino Real will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, October 27 at Sherwood Hall in Salinas, located at 940 N. Main Street. The meeting will be during the lunch break at our diocesan convention on the second floor of the hall. All are welcome. Contact Dottie Fuller for more information at dotfuller@aol.com.
Safeguarding God's Children & God's People trainings this Saturday
On Saturday, October 6, trainings will be offered for both "Safeguarding God’s Children" and "Safeguarding God’s People" at St. John's Episcopal Church in Aptos. The facilitator will use safeguarding online media training modules to present the material on a large screen. Please bring a laptop or tablet to participate. The Safeguarding God's Children training will be held 9:30 am – 12:00 noon, while the Safeguarding God's People training will be from 1 to 3 pm. Trainings are designed for lay Eucharistic visitors, clergy, vestry members, and anyone who has a pastoral role with others. Please contact admin@st-john-aptos.org or call 831-708-2278 to register.Download the flyer here.
Church leaders invited to diversity sensitivity training
On November 3, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Salinas will host a one-day training that will meet the requirements for “anti-racism” training required for all lay licenses and for local parish leaders, vestry, and more. Based on materials from the Kaleidoscope Institute, the training will start promptly at 10 am and end at 4 pm. Attending the full day is required to receive the certificate of completion of this training.
Pre-registration is required by October 28. Please send an email to Joanna Shreve (jrshreve@aol.com) with “Diversity Training” in the subject line. Include your full name and your church affiliation in the email. There is a $20 fee, to be paid on the day of the workshop, to cover the cost of materials and lunch. Anyone from across the diocese may attend this training. Other trainings in the Santa Clara Valley and San Luis Obispo are being planned for the first quarter of 2019. These trainings will also be open to everyone in the diocese.
Learning about discernment in community at St. Barnabas'
On Thursday, October 11, St. Barnabas’ Arroyo Grande will begin a three week series based on the book Listening Hearts – Discerning Call in Community. God loves each one of us, beckoning us into a relationship that is personal and intimate. He calls out to us, inviting us to share in the divine life. How can we hear that call? What could hearing it mean as we live day to day? How can we help each other hear God’s voice and follow where God leads?
Join us on Thursdays, October 11, 18 and 25 at 6:15pm for a light supper followed by a study of call, discernment and community as they relate to each other. This study invites us to be aware of, and responsive to, our listening hearts. It reminds us that, in responding to God’s call, we discover ourselves. Join us for one or more of these classes and bring a friend. Childcare is provided.
Stewardship Workshop in Paso Robles
A Stewardship Workshop led by Richard Felton, the Executive Director/CEO of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS), will be held on Saturday, October 13 from 9:30 to 11:30am at St. James' Episcopal Church in Paso Robles. All are welcome to attend this free workshop! Visit the church website for directions.
Trinity Cathedral "Pipes & Glory" concert series & fundraiser
Trinity Cathedral in downtown San Jose is hosting four concerts featuring popular Bay Area artists to raise funds for the restoration of the 1894 Hook & Hastings Organ. Each "Pipes & Glory"concert begins at 4 pm at the Cathedral with a reception to follow.Featured artists include:
October 14: Alison Collins & Roger McCracken, Bruce Olstad & Walter Halvorsen.
October 21: Cal-Arte Ensemble featuring the award winning pianist Tamami Honma & Julian Brown, Be-eri Moalem, Goetz Leonhardt, Yong-zi Ma.
October 28: Sarah Benzinger, Michael Orlinsky, Mike Joyce, Alan Chen and Andres Vera.
November 4: Music for Brass, Percussion and Organ.
St. Paul’s Cambria offers retreat center for churches, communities
Located along the scenic coastline, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cambria is offering its parish campus as a retreat center for congregations and community groups. Cambria is surrounded by mountains and the sea, offering a restful and spiritual place for visitors. The parish has ample meeting places including the sanctuary, a large parish hall, one and a half kitchens, a library/conference room, a chapel, an outdoor labyrinth and a beautiful garden.
While the church doesn’t have a monastery or cloister to accommodate guests, members are opening their homes to retreat participants, charging the lowest bed and breakfast rates in the area and passing that income to St. Paul’s. The parish will work closely with groups on all details and hopes to gather feedback about each retreat experience. For more information, visit www.stpaulscambria.org or contact the Rev. Brian Palmer at 805-927-3239 or balmier@stpaulscambria.org.
Organ and Cello Tryst at St. Dunstan’s Carmel Valley
The Svyati Duo -- Julian Collings, Organ, and Rebecca Hepplewhite, Cello -- from the United Kingdom will be performing at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church during their US tour. The show will be Wednesday, October 24, beginning with a 6 pm wine and cheese reception with the artists and followed by the concert at 7 pm. Tickets are $35; students and 18 and under free.
“The duo has quickly risen to prominence in the UK and beyond through its innovative programming and exceptional musical standards. Both performers are artists of the highest order ... this is an excellent representation of an instrumental pairing," said The American Organist. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this exquisite pairing of organ and cello! Enjoy a video sampling here. Event details and directions to St. Dunstan’s can be found at www.stdcv.org.
Murder mystery night in Salinas
St. George’s Episcopal Church and Madonna del Sasso Catholic Church in Salinas are teaming up for a murder mystery night that will benefit local charities. “Murder in the Malt Shop” will take place Saturday, October 20, from 6 pm to 9 pm at Madonna del Sasso Church on 320 E. Laurel Drive in Salinas. Tickets are $25 per person and include a BBQ Tri-tip meal and drink. For more information, download the event flyer.
Jazz Vespers at St. Andrew's Saratoga
With a theme of poverty, the October Jazz Vespers on Sunday, October 7, will recognize Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, a woman of tremendous wealth who risked it all to serve the marginalized and poor. Liszt and Wagner honored her in music. St. Andrew's Saratoga will welcome back Mark Russo and the ClassyCats, the Rev. Peggy Bryan as preacher and Jim Pintner as cantor. Plan now for a musical pause and prayer at 5:30 pm at Saint Andrew's. For more information, visit St. Andrew's website or contact Bruce Freisen at (408) 867-3493.
Alumni Convocation & Eucharist at CDSP Berkeley
The Annual Alumni Convocation and Eucharist will take place at All Saints' Chapel, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, in Berkeley on October 11 at 5:45 p.m. All alumni are invited to attend the free event. The Rev. Dr. Tim Vivian '88 (pictured), priest-in-charge of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bakersfield, California, and professor emeritus of Religious Studies at California State University Bakersfield, will receive an honorary degree at the service.
The Rev. Canon Andrea McMillin, a CDSP trustee, will preach and the Rt. Rev. Tom Breidenthal '81, also a trustee, will preside. Following the service, dinner will be served in Denniston Commons.
Register here; deadline is Monday, October 8, to RSVP for dinner. For more information, visit www.cdsp.edu or contact Jamie Nelson at jnelson@cdsp.edu or 510-204-0733.
Calvary Santa Cruz hosts community forum on November ballot measures
In the next installment of its Community Forum series, Calvary Episcopal Church in Santa Cruz is hosting an event to increase understanding of the 11 California state propositions on the November 6 ballot. The event, Pros & Cons of the November State Ballot Measures, will take place at Calvary Parish Hall at the corner of Lincoln and Cedar Streets on Saturday, October 6, 2-4 pm, and will feature a presentation by the League of Women Voters of Santa Cruz County. The forum will provide arguments both for and against the statewide propositions. The event is free and open to the public; refreshments will be provided.
Senior exercise classes at St. George's
Weekly exercise classes for seniors are now being offered at St. George's Episcopal Church in Salinas. Trainer Scott Stevens targets mobility and balance every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Cost is only $5 a session. St. George's is located at 98 Kip Drive in Salinas; call Chrissy Haydis at 831-235-5264 for details.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sunnyvale is seeking an organist/ pianist to accompany its mixed choir of 16 voices. The repertoire ranges from Palestrina to modern sacred anthems and everything between. Responsibilities would include:
Attend and accompany the choir at rehearsal on Thursdays, 7:30-9 pm
Provide suitable music for a prelude and postlude at the above services
Be available for weddings, funerals, and special services throughout the year
Support the work of the choir director
Pay is commensurate with skill and experience. Knowledge of church music and liturgy preferred. Position to be filled as soon as possible. Please send resume and cover letter to the Rev. Salying Wong, rector, at pastorsalying@stthomas-svale.us.
St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Morro Bay is seeking a Public Relations Coordinator and Office Administrator. It’s an exciting opportunity for a part-time (16-20 hour) position; we are looking for a person with strong organizational, computer, personal interactive and social media skills. Please contact the Rev. Sid Symington at (203) 209-2339 or email sid@stpetersmorrobay.org for further information.
The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist in Aptos seeks a half-time (19-24 hrs/week) Director of Music Ministries. St. John’s is a singing congregation, with many talented musicians in our midst. Special care was taken to create acoustics in our sanctuary (built in 2009) that enhance the congregation's experience of singing. To apply, send letter of interest and resume to the Rev. Tracy Wells Miller, rector, at rector@st-john-aptos.org or PO Box 188, Aptos, CA. Application deadline is October 20; start date is ASAP for the candidate. Read the full job description.
All Saints' Episcopal Churchin Carmel is seeking a part-time Parish Administrator (25-29 hours/week, including 9am-1pm M-F). The Parish Administrator (PA) is the face of All Saints’ and represents the community with all those who visit the church during the week. The PA understands, embraces, and lives the mission, vision, core values, and parish covenant of All Saints’ Episcopal Church and is committed to the open and inclusive spirit of the national Episcopal church. Working closely with the priest in the administrative leadership of the parish, the PA must be able to professionally handle sensitive, timely, and confidential information. Compensation to be determined based on experience and qualifications, to include 5% retirement benefit. Please read the full job description.
St. Francis’ Episcopal Church, located in the Willow Glen area of San Jose, is seeking a part-time youth leader for our growing parish who is passionate about planning and implementing a great church youth program. The position will build relationships with tweens and teens, worship with our parish community every Sunday, hang out with the youth on Sunday mornings, plan regular youth gatherings and more. Download the full job description here.
Submitting news to Along the King's Highway
Along the King's Highway is published every Wednesday afternoon. News and event submissions must be received the previous Sunday at 9 pm. Please limit stories to 200 words and include the "who-what-where-when-why" information in the first paragraph. For event news, flyers must be accompanied by a basic summary of the event. All submissions will be edited for style and published as space allows. Questions? Contact editor Elrond Lawrence, diocesan communications, at elrond@realepiscopal.org.
