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Thursday, November 17, 2022

TONIGHT! SLO Deanery continued offering of
“A Storied Pilgrimage on Race”


Our Diocese has put together a twelve session series which explores the personal stories of those across the diocese on issues of race. Each session will be one hour on Zoom and will be led by the clergy of the Deanery. The sessions will be every other Thursday evening at 7:00pm and running through February. The next session is, Thursday, November 17th. Each session is stand alone, so you are welcomed to attend even if you have not attended prior session. No reservation is needed, just join the Zoom meeting shortly before 7:00 pm.
 
ZOOM LOGIN
We will use the Zoom video conferencing service for this gathering. Click this link to attend via your computer or device
bit.ly/sbstoriedpilgrimage

To dial in call 1-669-900-6833.  When prompted put in the meeting id of 811 5036 9907# and when prompted for a password put in 136424#, and then hit # a second time.

Hygiene Assembly Tomorrow!


On Friday, November 18th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm we will be meeting to assemble bags for our homeless neighbors. We meet in classroom 3 & 4 at the church.

Call Marilyn Cockshott for more information.

Diocese of El Camino Real Advent Retreat
Saturday, December 10th, 2022


You are invited to a diocese-wide Advent Retreat on Saturday, December 10th, at St. Stephens Episcopal Church (1344 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo), and we hope that you will join us! We will gather at 9:30 am for worship, Bible study, and reflection.

You are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring a journal or computer if you are someone who enjoys writing while reflecting. Lunch will be provided, and there is a $10 suggested donation to help with the cost of lunch, but this is not a required contribution. The retreat will end by 3 pm. The theme of the day is “Courage in the Wilderness” and it will be hosted by Canon Martha Korienek, our Canon to the Ordinary. Questions? Please email Canon Martha at canonmartha@realepiscopal.org.

To register, please CLICK HERE or email the church office.

Lay Preaching Course Applications Open
for 2023 Cohorts in Spanish & English


The Diocese of El Camino Real School for ministry is now in partnership with the dioceses of Northern California and San Diego as The West Coast Collaborative. There are big plans for 2023 including the development and launch of a program for individuals preparing for ordination as Deacons. We are currently accepting applications for our course opening in the winter of 2023 to prepare individuals to apply for a Lay Preaching license. Similar to 2022, we are forming cohorts of students in Spanish and English and seeking adult learners of all ages and educational backgrounds who are actively involved in ministry in their congregations and demonstrate gifts in lay leadership. 

Who is this for? Lay members of our congregations with gifts for preaching and leadership in ministry.

What will we study? Biblical exegesis and preaching theory and practice.

Where will we meet? On Zoom

When will we meet? Once each month on a weekday evening

What else will I need to do? Prepare for each Zoom session by watching video lectures and completing assigned reading and written reflections before we meet.

How much time will the preparation take? Every student is different but at least 4 - 12 hours per month

What if English is not my first language? We are currently designing the program for speakers of Spanish and English. If you need support in another language please contact us.

How long is the course? 12 Months (February 2023 - January 2024)

What will it cost? $180 and scholarships will be available. Congregations will be encouraged partner in supporting their students if needed. The intention is for this to be an affordable opportunity for any students who show the gifts for lay preaching and leadership.

Is there anything else? The course will culminate in an in-person preaching retreat 

How do I apply?
  1. Click here to fill out the online application
  2. Request a letter of recommendation from your Rector/Vicar/Priest in Charge.
Questions? Contact The Rev. Katherine B. Doar, School for Ministry Dean, Diocese of El Camino Real at katherine@realepiscopal.org.

Flower and Candle Dedications


Candles are lighted by Corey and Adrienne Kielan in memory of Craig Kielan; by John & Mary Ann Hjalmarson in celebration of Mary Ann’s birthday.

The flowers have been placed on the altar by Chris Finch and Tony Garay in celebration of their anniversary
Please sign up for an open slot to host a coffee hour in the following weeks - there is a clipboard on the ushers table in the Narthex. There are openings after the 10 am service available. Contact the church office if you have questions to be answered by the Kitchen and Hospitality team.

Thank you to last week's hosts!
8 am: Michele Davenport, Ann Mathias
10 am: Pano Family
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Sunday morning worship at 10:00 am
Our Sunday 10:00 am worship services are live-streamed on the St. Barnabas’ Facebook page.
facebook.com/StBarnabasAG/

A recording of the live-stream will be posted on the St. Barnabas YouTube Channel (bit.ly/StBYouTube) following the service. You can download the bulletin for the upcoming week below.

Tuesday Morning Prayer at 9:30 am and Bible Study Hybrid in-person (church library) and Zoom.
Morning Prayer will begin at 9:30. Bible Study will start at 10 AM. The group will explore Paul’s letter to the Romans. The guide has been updated to include material on Martin Luther and the Reformation since this is the 500th Anniversary.

Click this link to attend via your computer or device:
bit.ly/stbarnabasmorningprayer
 
To dial in call 1-669-900-6833. When prompted put in the meeting id of 878 6513 4138# and when prompted for a password put in 365072#, and then hit # a second time.

Friday afternoon Centering Prayer at 4pm
Our Centering Prayer Ministry is a small ecumenical group meeting weekly to study Christian mysticism and practice contemplative methods of prayer, primarily using the Centering Prayer method as taught by Fr. Thomas Keating OCSO and The Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, an Episcopal priest. 
 
After first gathering for a few minutes we practice our 20 minutes of silent Centering Prayer. Following the practice we will be reading and discussing a passage from Evelyn Underhill, a modern spiritual writer. We’ll be using Grace Through Simplicity, an edited collection of her prayers and reflections.

We meet EVERY Friday from 4 - 5 pm using ZOOM.
bit.ly/stbarnabascenteringprayer
 
To dial in call 1-669-900-6833. When prompted put in the meeting id of 867 7756 1670# and when prompted for a password put in 034979#, and then hit # a second time.
   
Thoughts from the Loft
(Things I learned this week)

 
Since the middle of September, we've been observing a Season of Creation. I learned this week that The Episcopal Church has sent a delegation to the Conference of Parties (COP), the annual United Nations Climate Change Summit since the Paris Agreement in 2015. The current delegation is meeting at the 2022 COP this very week and concludes tomorrow in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. There is an official Covenant for the Care of Creation that you can find here. In addition, there's a monthly Creation Care newsletter you can sign up for here.

One more resource: a four-minute video of The Episcopal Call to Climate Action from the UN Climate Conference last year.     
 
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