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Welcome to the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma’s Weekly DiocesanNewsletter!
We are The Episcopal Church in Oklahoma, or, in the words of our Presiding Bishop, we arethe Episcopal Branch of the Jesus Movement. As Episcopalians, we follow the way of Jesusin the world through worship, ministry, outreach, and serving our community. Read belowto find announcements, ministry stories, and upcoming events that showcase how we liveand serve as the Church in the world!
Announcements
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The Bishop's CupMay 11th
The Golf Club of Edmond
It’s that time of the year again! We are getting eager for spring weather, becausethat means it’s time for golf. It also means that our annual golf tournament, The
Bishop’s Cup (TBC), is right around the corner.
Each year, we dust off the ol’ golf bag and shoes to host an annual golf tournamentthat rotates between Tulsa, Oklahoma City and a location in-between.
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Farewell Reception for the Rev.Canon Susan Brown Snook
Please join me for a celebratoryreception to thank Susan for herservice and to send her off with ourprayers and best wishes!
The reception will be onWednesday, April 24th from 3:00 –5:00 p.m. at the Diocesan Office. Ifyou plan to attend, please RSVPhere.
If you have any questions contactLesli Graft via email [email protected] or 405-232-4820.
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Presiding Bishop Curry Calls forGood Friday Offering
The generous donations ofEpiscopalians help the Christianpresence in the Land of the Holy Oneto be a vital and effective force forpeace and understanding among all ofGod’s children.
To make a donation to the GoodFriday Offering, please write a checkpayable to the Domestic and ForeignMissionary Society, write "GoodFriday Offering" in the memo line, andmail to:
DFMS – Protestant Episcopal ChurchUSP.O. Box 958983St. Louis, MO 63195-8983
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St. Crispin's Newsletter Diocesan Offices Closed for
Spring 2019
St. Crispin’s is an incredible placewhere youth and adults can leave
their regular life behind and enter aworld filled with faith, hope and love.
Our mission is for all our guests toexperience hospitality, nourishment,
and growth in the grace of God,whether it is only a few hours or for
several days. St. Crispin’s wantseveryone to know that they are
valuable, loved, and that someonecares.
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Good Friday
The office will reopen on Monday,April 22nd at 9:00 am.
Gracious God, the comfort of all whosorrow, the strength of all who suffer:Let the cry of those in misery and needcome to you, that they may find yourmercy present with them in all theirafflictions; and give us, we pray, thestrength to serve them for the sake ofhim who suffered for us, your Son JesusChrist our Lord. Amen. (Book ofCommon Prayer, p. 279)
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SafeguardingTrainings
May 3rd, 4th, & 7th
Reminder: HolyOrders applicationsdue soon (May 31)
CongregationalWebsite Project
St. Crispin's NeedsMedical Volunteers
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Ministry Stories
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Oklahoma Episcopal,Orthodox congregations
share space in newcollaboration
East meets West in a newcollaboration between the RussianOrthodox and Episcopal churches in asmall city in north central Oklahoma.Members of St. Nino Equal-to-the-Apostles, a mission parish of theRussian Orthodox Church, have begunmeeting for monthly worship servicesin a chapel at St. Matthew’s EpiscopalChurch in Enid.
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Grace Church Yukon'sLaundry Love
As part of the national LaundryLove initiative this team partners witha local laundry mat, HighlanderLaundry, to help people do theirLaundry for FREE once a month. Thisis about more than clean clothes, butabout human dignity and providing fora basic need to those in need. Thisministry is a tangible sign of God'slove and a reminder that his Grace isfor everyone!
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Registration Open: Educationfor Ministry Training
by Sabrina Evans
Education for Ministry (EfM) is aunique four-year distance learningcertificate program in theologicaleducation based upon small-groupstudy and practice offered from TheUniversity of the South, Sewanee. Aseach of us are called into Ministry, thistheological education supports you inyour faith and teaches you to expressthat faith in day-to-day events.
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Podcast as Ministryby Sarah Smith
In today’s multi-media world thereare various ways to consumeinformation. Social media makesfinding out new headlinesinstantaneous. I personally set up mytwitter account to notify meimmediately when my favoriteaccounts share something, especiallyany news weather or sportsrelated! But another way folks enjoylearning information is through themedium of podcasts.
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Episcopal Relief &Development 2019Lenten Resources
St. Augustine's OKCLenten Challenge
Guidelines forHealthy
Community,Reflection and
Congregations Engagement:Opportunities for
Youth
Companion Diocese Uruguay
Holy God, source of healing and of peace, bless with Yourgrace the companion dioceses of Oklahoma and Uruguay.Through our partnership one with another may we grow inmutual affection and communion, seek a more profoundexperience of truth, build up the Church in unity and give
glory to Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
The Diocese of Uruguay Website
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Upcoming Events
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April Events
Dinner & Conversation withDavid Zahl
April 15thMcNellie's South City (7031 S Zurich Ave,
Tulsa, OK 74136)
Christ Church, Tulsa is pleased to hostDavid Zahl for dinner and discussion
Slaying the Dragon of PovertyFundraiser for Guild of St. George
The Guild of Saint George is anoutreach ministry at St. Paul'sCathedral. Each year they put on theSlay the Dragon of Poverty Fundraiserto raise money for the Guild. TheGuild helps folks in the downtownOKC area with basic needs. The event
as he launches his new book,"Seculosity: HowCareer, Parenting,Technology, Food, Politics, andRomance Became Our New Religionand What to Do about It."
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is on Thursday, April 25th in DeanWilley Hall at the Cathedral from 5:30-7:30 pm.
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Clergy Spouse RetreatApril 26th - 28th
St. Crispin's Conference Center & Camp
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Daughters of the King -Diocesan Spring Assembly
April 27thSt. Mary's, Edmond
Daughters, please SAVE THE DATE!
Our theme this year is: Loving ispraying, and our love in action is prayermade manifest.
One component of the assembly is aworkshop: Making and praying theAnglican prayer beads.
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Safeguarding God's ChildrenApril 30
St. John's Episcopal, OKC
The Diocese of Oklahoma will host aSafeguarding God's Children training
at St. John's Episcopal, OKC from6:30pm-9pm.
5401 North Brookline OKC, OK 73112
Safeguarding God's Children is an in-depth educational and training
program for preventing andresponding to child sexual abuse in
everyday life and in ministry.
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May Events
Men's Retreat withThe Rev. Scott Gunn
May 2nd - 4thEarly Bird Deadline: April 16th
St. Crispin's Conference Center & Camp
Our Men’s Retreats are a great timefor fellowship, worship, study andreflection. This year promises to bespecial with Father Scott Gunn. Hewas contacted three years ago to planfor his attendance here, so we’rehoping that we’ll have many men whohaven’t attended before. Come andsee!
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ECW Annual Conference & Bishop'sDay
May 3-4Deadline April 15th
St. Crispin's Conference Center & Camp
We’ve had a change in our keynotespeaker for the upcoming
conference. Don’t miss out on thefellowship and fun of the ECW
gathering at St. Crispin’s as wewelcome Oklahoma’s own Connie
Cronley as our keynote.
The Rev. Canon Janet Waggoner wasscheduled to be with us. She will be
unable to be in Oklahoma at thattime. Connie Cronley has stepped in
as keynote and this promises to be anentertaining event.
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Events Beyond May
2019 Missional VoicesNational Gathering
June 13th - 15thChrist Church Cathedral Episcopal
2919 Saint Charles AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70115
The 2019 Missional Voices NationalGathering brings together churchleaders, seminarians, church planters,entrepreneurs, artists, and everydayinnovators to discuss innovativeministries and missional communities
Racial ReconciliationYouth Pilgrimage:
Understanding the Thread ofOppression
July 11th - 18th
Join us for our first Diocese ofOklahoma youth pilgrimageexperience, from July 11th – July 18th.The Racial Reconciliation Pilgrimage:Understanding the Thread ofOppression is a pilgrimage intended tohelp young people encounter God and
both within and outside of thetraditional church context.
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develop a deeper understanding oftheir spiritual and moral life.
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Registration is Open forFamily Camp at St. Crispin's
August 9-11th
Want to get away with the family for a
time of reconnecting? How about
rejuvenation and rest? Here’s your
chance.
2019 River Cruise with Bishop Michele PolleselSeptember 6th - 14th
Bishop's Calendar
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National & International News
The Episcopal Church offers digital access to Holy Week services
Share the Way of Love at Easter
Episcopalians remember, reflect, pray for Notre Dame Cathedral
Presiding Bishop Curry: Easter 2019 Message
Responding to Flooding in the Central United States
Episcopal Public Affairs Office
Episcopal News Service
Episcopal Relief & Development
Anglican News Service
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