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The Center for Reconciliation fosters interracial reconciliation through programs that educate, inspire and engage. We envision a time when people ...
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The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island licenses lay people to serve as  Eucharistic Visitors. Training for this ministry is conducted ...
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The Center for Reconciliation, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, is pleased to announce the appointment of ...
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The Center for Reconciliation (CFR) has introduced a new Black history self-led walking tour on the east side of Providence ...
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We have received news regarding a former priest of this Diocese. For the Bishop's statement, please read here ...
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The Center for Reconciliation celebrates the lives of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd in all their fullness, beauty, and complexity, along ...
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We Are the Church As we are unable to attend worship services in person, here are a few suggestions for ...
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Reconfiguring portions of its parish hall building is creating new opportunities for ministries at Trinity, North Scituate. “For the past ...
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On his first day in the office at St Thomas’, Greenville, new Priest-in-Charge Rev. Dante A. Tavolaro had a phone ...
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Many have asked in this time of pandemic, “What can I do? How can I love my neighbor when I ...
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Statements Our Covid-19 Reopening plan, Journeying by Stages. Updated 8-11-20 May 26, 2020 - A joint statement from RI Faith ...
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On Saturday, April 25, the grounds of St. Augustine’s, Kingston, became home to a hive of 10,000 bees, in their ...
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Congregations as well as agencies may apply for grants to do outreach activities by or hosted the church or by ...
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Some thoughts on taking care during these uncertain times, from the Rev. Canon Meaghan Brower ...
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A Litany, from Earth and Altar For Doctors and Nurses Sanctify, O Lord, those whom you have called to the ...
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Is your congregation prepared in the event of an emergency? If a devastating storm hits, or there is an outbreak ...
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Is someone you know looking for help with housing, food, healthcare, or other human services? The internet search engine of ...
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A 'Parish Legacy Society' as Planned Giving How to create and nurture a Legacy Society, honoring those who name your ...
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Ideas for your congregation, compiled by the Creation Care Task Force of Diocesan Council The Creation Care Task Force is ...
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A Lay Pastoral Care Team is a group of people dedicated to supporting people with specific needs. At a time ...
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What is a Memory Café?  One of the most difficult parts of advancing neurocognitive disorders, better known as dementia, is ...
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Bias is a human condition, and American history is rife with prejudice against groups and individuals because of their race, ...
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As the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement, we dream and work to foster Beloved Communities where all people may ...
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In StorySharing, we tell our own stories and welcome other’s stories of what matters most. Through StorySharing, you will articulate ...
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Hospitality is a key ministry within a congregation. All too often newcomers are greeted at the "Passing of the Peace" ...
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Episcopal Charities was founded in 1952 with the desire and sense of responsibility to help those in need, and this ...
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Rhode Island Interfaith Power and Light is a group that advocates for action taken to mitigate the impact of climate ...
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The Episcopal Ecological Network (EpEN) is a nationwide network within the Episcopal Church USA that coordinates with the Peace and Justice Ministries Office of ...
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The environmental crisis is at heart a spiritual issue. This Study Guide is designed to assist each parish in forming ...
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Getting Started on the Genesis Covenant: Reduce Energy Use, Save Money, and Care for God’s Creation On the surface, the ...
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The current health care system in the U.S. doesn't focus on health, too often doesn't seem to care, and isn't ...
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Churches can help its members and members of their community improve their eating habits by offering programs, education and support ...
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Walking doesn't get the respect it deserves, either for its health benefits, its value for transportation, or its role in ...
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Several Episcopal churches in the diocese have thrift shops. While there are different purposes and audiences for these shops, they ...
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The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) is an organization within the Episcopal Church that “empowers women to do Christ’s ministry in ...
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The ministry of the Church Periodical Club (CPC) is to provide books, magazines, tapes, videos and computer programs free to ...
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Many congregations have a Lay Pastoral Care Team (or Pastoral Visitors) who make regular contact with members who are no ...
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Health & wellness fairs are a cost-effective way of providing valuable health information and screening services for all your employees ...
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The current health care system in the U.S. doesn't focus on health, too often doesn't seem to care, and isn't ...
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This Guide was developed by Medical Trust for workplaces -- but the ideas here apply to congregational meetings as well ...
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Answers! “Our parish nurse taught me how to take the ministry of pastoral care to the next level, by providing ...
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Every 30 seconds someone turns 65. Is your church older adult friendly? The Older Adult Ministries Task Force compiled a list of ...
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Here are seven ideas for starting and growing a newly married couples class that you or another leader in your ...
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Don’t sit in your church building waiting for people to come. Be prepared to meet people where they are. A ...
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