DioCal News & Events
The Episcopal Diocese of California's weekly round-up
March 30, 2021
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El botón azul le da la opción de leer esta publicación en español, por ahora esta opción no funciona en el teléfono celular, pero si en los otros dispositivos electrónicos.
Entendemos que la traducción no es perfecta, así que si tiene alguna pregunta acerca de lo que hemos publicado no dude en contactar a Stephanie Martin Taylor o Adia Milien
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Bishop Marc's Easter message
Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the Lord’s body out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!"
Holy Week and Easter, loss and new life. For the Church, we walk through this week of suffering, confusion,and grief to the experience of being raised by God to promise and new possibilities. We trace the path of Jesus, following him in his faithful choices, though we do not grasp the full meaning, and though we fear what lies ahead. Continue reading...
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El domingo por la mañana temprano, cuando aún estaba oscuro, María Magdalena fue al sepulcro y descubrió que la piedra había sido quitada de la entrada. Corrió y encontró a Simón Pedro y al otro discípulo, el amado de Jesús. Ella dijo: “¡Se han llevado el cuerpo del Señor de la tumba, y no se dónde lo han puesto!”
Semana Santa y Pascua, pérdida y vida nueva. Para la Iglesia, caminamos a través de esta semana de confusión, sufrimiento, y dolor hacia la experiencia de ser levantados por Dios a su promesa y nuevas posibilidades. Trazamos el camino de Jesús, siguiéndolo en sus fieles decisiones, aunque no comprendamos el significado completo y aunque tememos lo que nos espera. Continue leyendo...
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Image 1: Rebekah Hays Estera and Ianto Estera contribute to the chalk mural in the church courtyard. 📸 Al Estera
Image 2: Prayer station with candles lit. 📸 Rebekah Hays Estera
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This month, St. Elizabeth and Andrew (SSF/San Bruno) created a drop-by space called "Pause and Remember" to mark the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 shutdown. With multiple stations, the community was invited to the space to pray, meditate, and contribute to a mural of people missed, opportunities foregone, and hope for the future.
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'Stop Asian Hate’ virtual gathering bears witness to the pain of Asian American Episcopalians
[Episcopal News Service] At a virtual event sponsored by Episcopal Asiamerica Ministries on March 27, Episcopalians denounced the recent rise of anti-Asian hate crimes in the United States, shared their own experiences with racism and affirmed The Episcopal Church’s role as an antiracist community.
The event – “Stop Asian Hate: A National Gathering of Asian Episcopalians & Allies” – was held on Zoom and livestreamed on social media. Over 600 people registered via Zoom, and the video of the service has been viewed over 14,000 times on Facebook as of March 29, reflecting broad churchwide support for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the aftermath of the March 16 shootings in Georgia and the reckoning on anti-Asian racism that has followed.
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Lent in pandemic shifts Stations of the Cross outdoors
[Episcopal News Service] On a pilgrimage to the Holy Land three years ago, Adaeze Nwachuku prayed the rosary while walking the Via Dolorosa, or “Sorrowful Way,” – the path Jesus is believed to have walked on his way to his crucifixion.
This Lent, she walked that same path symbolically in the light of a setting sun thousands of miles away at an outdoor Stations of the Cross at her Episcopal parish, Christ Church in Short Hills, New Jersey. As she stopped and gazed at each station, she listened to an audio version of the traditional stations worship service. She touched the trees on which they hung.
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NEW! Facebook group
The Communications Working Group has created a new Facebook group that allows all congregations, members, and friends of the Diocese of California to post, share stories, live streams, events, and anything else happening around the diocese. This group is designed to help us better support one another in our efforts to build and nurture the Beloved Community.
Please join the group today and share it with all. Click here.
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Addressing Anti-Asian Racial Bias and Violence
Together with the Rev. Debra Low-Skinner, former Chair of DioCal's Asian/Pacific Islander Commission, DioCal has created a list of resources to help our community fight anti-Asian racism with education and awareness.
Click here to find gatherings, statements, free workshops, articles, and more.
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Earth Day 2021: Thursday, April 22
Earth Day 2021 is almost here! Here are a few resources to help you and your congregations celebrate and take inspired action:·
- Faith Climate Action Week, April 16-25
This is Interfaith Power & Light’s annual program of climate-themed worship services and sermons. This year’s theme focuses on Cultivating Connections Between our Faith, our Food, and the Climate. Download the planning kit here.
- Sustain Island Home This program, piloted right here in DioCal, helps Episcopalians work together to care for the planet and its inhabitants. Watch the new intro video here.
- Good News Gardens A transformational agrarian ministry that feeds body, mind, and spirit. Learn more here.
- Prophetic Indigenous Voices on the Planetary Crisis: A series of videos produced by the Anglican Indigenous Network, the Anglican Communion Environmental Network, and the Anglican Alliance, with assistance from the Diocese of California. The videos are available here.
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SAVE THE DATE: EcoConfirmations
An outdoor service, participants at EcoConfirmation will uphold their baptismal vow to “cherish the wondrous works of God, and protect the beauty and integrity of all creation.” Together, the community will recommit itself to the fifth mark of mission: “to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.” Learn more about the history and liturgy of EcoConfirmation here.
Saturday, April 24 – 9:00 am – Jubilee Farm in Brentwood
Saturday, May 8 – 9:00 am – location TBA
Saturday, May 22 – 9:00 am – Christ Church, Los Altos
Saturday, June 12 – 9:00 am – Blackie’s Pasture in Tiburon
Saturday, June 26 – 9:00 am – location TBA
Those wishing to be confirmed or received must register. Registration forms will be available soon. For questions conctact Caren Miles carenm@diocal.org
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Planning for Resilience — Take action with DioCal!
This column is designed to help our congregations, week by week, update their disaster plans and their listings on the Asset Map. During the next few weeks, this column is offering suggestions for making an at-home emergency kit, either for yourself or for someone you know who needs help creating one . You can jump in at any point and add items later. The important part is to get started!
This week’s suggested action: As you create your emergency kit, consider printing out and including a few prayers and/or pieces of scripture. Don’t forget to protect your paper items from water damage by placing them in a Ziplock bag or plastic folder.
Prayer for Times of Disaster by The Rev. Lyndon Harris:
O God, Our times are in your hand. In the midst of uncertainty lead us by your never-failing grace as we seek to be agents of healing and hope. Walk with us through difficult times; watch over us in danger, and give to us a spirit of love and compassion for those who suffer and mourn. And finally, remind us that you have promised never to leave us so that even in the valley of the shadow of death your love may be felt, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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DIOCAL - Workshops & Events
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Internalized Oppression Retreats and Workshops
The Office of Black Ministries of the Episcopal Church is offering retreats and workshops for people of color. These workshops are offered either as a Friday – Saturday retreat, or a series of Wednesday evenings. New offerings begin April 7th.
Through a series of modules, this internalized oppression curriculum educates participants about institutional, interpersonal, and internal oppression to facilitate a healing process that empowers people for transformational ministry in the name of Jesus.
Among the topics covered:
- Shame = Silence + Secrecy + Judgment
- The lies we’ve told and the new narratives we’re creating
- Historical, theological, and social constructs of oppression
Participants are challenged to personally explore their life experiences through a didactic group process that invites them on a journey toward wholeness. Information and Registration here.
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Evangelism Matters Conference: The Discipline of Hope
Audioconference, April 12 and includes 8 podcast/audio episodes every Thursday.
This spring’s Evangelism Matters conference invites participants to turn off the Zoom screen and “tune in” for an audioconference featuring podcast-style talks on the opportunity and challenge of evangelism today.
Launching on April 12 and available at https://www.episcopalchurch.org/evangelism-matters/, the free audioconference intentionally flips the conference format inside-out with an innovative approach to sharing, learning, and growing the ministry of evangelism among Episcopalians.
“We know people are suffering from ‘Zoom fatigue,’” said Lydia Bucklin, canon to the ordinary for Discipleship & Vitality, Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan and member of the Evangelism Matters design team, “It’s great to give people the option to physically move while listening: walking the dog, doing the laundry, driving their car. They can learn, interact, and reflect when and where it’s best.”
The theme for this year’s gathering is “The Discipline of Hope,” highlighting the church’s calling to proclaim and represent hope and good news in a time of struggle and uncertainty.
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Earthkeeping: Creation Care in Global Mission - 2021 Conference
Climate change and ecological degradation constitute the major planetary crisis of our time. What can our mission companions around the world teach us about climate justice? How can we collaborate with them?
You are invited to the Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN) on-line conference on April 22, 23, 24. Speakers for the daily three hour sessions (10a.m. -1p.m. PDT) include:
- Canon Dr. Rachel Mash of Green Anglicans in South Africa
- The Rev. Melanie Mullen, Director of Reconciliation, Justice, and Creation Care for the Episcopal Church
- The Rev. Leon Sampson of the Episcopal Church in Navajoland
- The Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas from Massachusetts
- The Rt. Rev. Orlando Gomez of Costa Rica
Each speaker will address global climate justice and Episcopal mission work from a unique perspective and personal experience.
DioCal participation in this conference is sponsored by the Global Companions Commission (GCC) so you are welcome to register for free through us. GCC will also be hosting local on-line discussion groups to explore topics addressed by the speakers in greater detail.
To learn more about GEMN and the conference, check out the GEMN website (GEMN.org). To register through DioCal, please email Melissa Ridlon at m.ridlon@comcast.net for information and instructions.
When: April 22, 23, and 24. From 10a.m. - 1p.m. PDT
Where: Online
Cost: Free for people who register from DioCal through the Global Companions Commission (GCC)
Contact: Melissa Ridlon at m.ridlon@comcast.net for more information and instructions
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The 2021 Stewardship Webinar Series
The 2021 Stewardship Webinar Series is designed to help clergy and lay stewardship leaders learn best practices for pledge campaigns, year-round stewardship formation, planned giving, event-based fundraising, and more.
April 22 - 7 p.m.
Recruiting and Training a Stewardship Team
Learn best practices for inviting the right members of your community to lead Stewardship efforts, including formation opportunities and pledge campaigns. Please register to get the link to join. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/140614430547
May 27 - 7PM
Mid-Year Budget and Mission Review
Transparent and accountable leadership gives us an opportunity to review our mission and budget alignment half-way through the program year. Learn tips on avoiding the summer slump in campaign income. Please register to get the link to join. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/140614911987
You can sign up to receive emails whenever we create a new event by joining our Eventbrite page at: http://diocal.eventbrite.com We’ll continue our stewardship series on the Fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.
For more information, please email Davey Gerhard daveyg@diocal.org
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Last one: Treasurers' update workshop
Joint workshops for DioCal and the Diocese of Los Angeles - Led by the Rev. Michele Racusin, CFO DioCal
Treasurer Update Part II—Internal controls and fraud, required documentation for expenses, use of credit cards, rector discretionary funds
Date: Saturday, April 10 from 9 to 10 am
To register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpdO-oqj4pE9Yyt8E6FpeQqto5eSQcDGfY
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From the Episcopal Church
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Is the Biden Administration Turning a Page on Humanitarian Protection for Immigrants?
Register now for April 8 webinar
Join Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations for a webinar on Thursday, April 8, from 4:00 – 5:00PM ET, to learn more about the current state of humanitarian protection and ways the Episcopal Church can engage on these issues.
Read more: http://iam.ec/pa2021EMM-OGRWebinar
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Deadline approaches for Episcopal Church scholarship
applications for the 2021-2022 academic year
Application available in English and Spanish
Deadline is April 11, 2021
The deadline approaches for educational scholarships from The Episcopal Church for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Read more (In English and Spanish): http://iam.ec/pa2021ScholarshipsDeadline
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The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations works to educate, equip, and engage Episcopalians on a variety of public policy issues through the Episcopal Public Policy Network. As a Church, we raise our voices to ensure that U.S. government policies are in line with our values as Episcopalians and Christians.
The Episcopal Public Policy Network of California brings together the six dioceses in California to address federal and California policies. The Rev. Kate Salinaro (DeaconK1@comcast.net) and Ms. Sarah Lawton (SarahELawton@gmail.com) are Bishop Marc’s representatives to EPPN-CA and would be glad to answer questions about EPPN and EPPN-CA.
EPPN alerts and events this week:
Support Gun Reform to Strengthen and Expand Background Checks
Recent tragedies have generated more attention on gun violence. While addressing this issue, we must also remember the less visible but daily toll that gun violence takes on our communities through suicide, domestic violence, and other means. Click on the link to contact Congress.
Tell Congress to pass the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act! Now is the time for Congress to reauthorize this important legislation and ensure it adds protections for women. Click on the link to contact Congress.
Voting Rights for a Faithful Democracy: April 6, 2021 3:00-4:00pm ET Join us for this digital workshop on protecting and guaranteeing voting rights. Our panelists will discuss federal legislation to restore elements of the 1965 Voting Rights Act struck down by the judiciary and create a baseline standard for voting access across the country. This webinar will be conducted in partnership with the CEEP Network. Registration required.
Women Peacemakers Webinar: April 7, 2021 9:00 ET A virtual event with Churches for Middle East Peace featuring women peacemakers from Israel/Palestine. Tamar Samash (Women Wage Peace) and Huda Abuarquob (the Alliance for Middle East Peace) will speak about their personal experiences engaging women in peacemaking. Facilitating this discussion will be Rebecca Blachly, Director of the Office of Government Relations. Registration required.
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Job Opportunities
Please address all inquiries and applications to Transition Minister Denise Obando, deniseo@diocal.org, unless otherwise noted.
Clergy Positions – Diocese of California
Associate Rector:: Epiphany:: San Carlos
Associate Rector for Faith Formation :: St. Stephen’s:: Orinda
Interim Rector:: St. Paul’s:: Burlingame
Lay Positions – Diocese of California
Office Assistant (PT):: St. Timothy’s:: Danville
Clergy Positions – Other Dioceses
Rector :: Christ Church :: Cambridge, MA
Rector :: St. John the Evangelist :: Milwaukie, OR
All postings are available on the diocesan website:
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Important resource links for this pandemic season
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