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The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
Diocesan House
Providence, RI 02903-1298
401-274-4500 (voice)
401-331-9430 (fax)
800-287-4507 (RI only)
diocese {at} episcopalri.org
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WHAT'S NEW?
Current diocesan activities are listed below - please scroll down to see the whole calendar.
Safe Church Training Dates - 2008!
Who should attend Safe Church Training and full details about the training as well as the Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth are both available in pdf format.
For those who cannot attend a full-day on Saturdays, we now offer the classes at night in 3 1/2hr sessions. Note: You must attend BOTH evening classes to be certified!
2008 Schedule:
Two Wednesday Evenings: May 7th and May 14th
6:00pm to 9:30pm (Light Refreshments served)
St. Peter's-by-the-Sea, Narragansett and
Saturday, May 31st
9:00am to 4:00pm (lunch included)
St. Michael's, Bristol
Saturday, August 16th
9:00am to 4:00pm (lunch included)
Emmanuel, Newport
Registrations for these classes are now being taken by calling the Registration Line at 274-4500 ext 111. The Cost is $8.00 per person, payable in advance!
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| Eucharistic Visitor Training! A spring workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 17th from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the Annex. A Declaration of Intent must be signed by the Rector/Vicar and submitted on or before the date of the workshop. Remember, the Safe Church Training is a prerequisite for anyone wishing to become a licensed
Eucharistic Visitor. |
The last Confirmation for 2008 will be on
Saturday, December 6th:
Advent Confirmations at the Cathedral of St. John, Providence
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Episcopal Charities 2008
The Annual Campaign is about to get underway! February begins the Parish Training Sessions and Speaker Sundays are scheduled! Please be prayerful in considering your pledge this year! |
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June 6th, 7th and 8th -- FAMILY CAMP!
Families come in all different shapes and sizes and all families are welcome to join us at ECC for Family Camp 2008! Families will live in cabins (or bring your RV's/tents) and enjoy many of the camp activities including a cookout, swimming, canoeing, crafts, sprots, hiking, cooking, singing and family worship! HURRY! This is sure to "fill" up fast ... Deadline to register for Family Camp is May 31st!
Get Ready for Summer Camp, 2008! Yes! Get the camp schedule from Summerstart to Summers End before the brochure hits your mailbox! Download your Application for summer camp and register Today!
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Clergy Compention - 2008 the Clergy Salary Guidelines for 2008 are now available on line. The updated Supply Clergy List effective May, 2007 is also available.
The Continuing Education Committee has reviewed and revised the Guidelines effective July, 2007 for Continuing Ed Grants. Please call the Canon Betsy Fornal if you have additional questions or concerns at 274-4500 ext. 225 |
CONVENTION - 2008!
Yes! The 218th Convention is confirmed: A one-day event on Saturday, October 25th, 2008 at the Marriott Hotel, Orms Street, Providence. Mark your 2008 calendar NOW!
The 217th Diocesan Convention is now part of our history. Read the Bishop's Address in its entirety. Many thanks to everyone for making the 217th Convention a success! |
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RISEN - RISEN is now a quarterly magazine with a new editor! Remember, you can obtain previous issues of RISEN(1999-Nov.'05) as well.
eRISEN is a twice a month email newsletter that will connect you with all the events, updates and deadlines in the diocese. It's a free service provided to connect everyone in our diocese. Subscribe to eRisen! To submit events and news, Email to RISEN with eRISEN in the subject line.
Diocesan Blog You can access the blog directly! This is your source for the latest news and happenings of importance to Episcopalians in RI. Here you'll find local info, regional, national and worldwide information along with photos and commentary. The blog is updated regularly - check back frequently.
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The 216th Diocesan Convention Minutes of Procedings from the Secretary of Convention and an Appendix of Reports are available in PDF format.
The Complete 2006 Journal of Convention, fully bound, will be available mid summer.
View the 2006 Auditor's Report in PDF Format from the 217th Convention. However, the 2007 Journal of Convention is not yet available. |
| The Advent 2007 - Christ The King 2008: Cycle of Prayer is now available. |
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