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LARC stands for Lutherans, Anglicans (in its broadest meaning), and Roman Catholics. The LARC Retreat is a time of ecumenical conversation grounded in prayer and knowing that when ecumenical conversation is difficult, itβs the time when it is most important to continue.
We welcome clergy and laity to join us Tuesday, October 22, (1:00pm) to Thursday, October 24 (1:00pm) at The Augustine Center, 2798 North US 31, Conway, Michigan 49722 (Petoskey area).
Our 2019 theme is "Going Out Yet Not Knowing: Ministry in the Paradox of a Connected/Disconnected Culture." Our speaker is The Rev. Brian Kirby Unti, who retired this July from services as Bishop of the Northwest Washington Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
We live in the paradox of a culture that is more connected than ever before and yet more disconnected. The Spirit is disrupting our ways of working to challenge and invite us to claim new opportunities. We seek a better understanding of the "Nones", "Dones" and "Spiritual but not Religious," who are nonetheless hungry for authentic spirituality and social community grounded in shared values.
Peace,
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The Rev. Mike Wernick
Ecumenical Officer
The Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan
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Confirmation at Holy Trinity, Wyoming at 11:00am
followed by BBQ & Diocesan House open house (
RSVP
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Wheat Planting and potluck at Plainsong Farm.
RSVP
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Save the date:
Chorister Festival at the Cathedral of St. Paul in Detroit.
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Save the Date:
Episcopal Youth Event at Howard University in Washington, DC for high school-aged youth and adult leaders.
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Plainsong Farm
hosts "Sabbath at the Farm" each Sunday at 4:30 from June 16 through the end of August, which includes worship and potluck.
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"
The workshop [including coordination and instruction from
the Rev. Kellan Day
and
the Rev. Molly Bosscher
] Nov. 5-7 will provide βtools for leading change,β guiding Episcopal priests in discernment about the Confederate symbols in their parishes
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"
St. Philipβs Episcopal Church in Beulah
hosted the vigil where they prayed for the 31 lives lost.
Reverend Jodi Baron
led the ceremony. She is both a clergy member and an activist with Momβs Demand Action..."
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"Members of
St. Johnβs Episcopal Church
are in shock after a large statue they had in their garden had been stolen..."
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145th Convention to take place in Grand Rapids
Call to Convention went out late last month
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The 145th Diocesan Convention will take place November 1-2, 2019 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
To explore further the Presiding Bishop's call to the Way of Love, we will hear from keynoter Dr. Lisa Kimball, Associate Dean of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary.
The official Call to Convention, the canonical announcement to delegates and clergy, hit inboxes late last month with details to prepare for the upcoming convention and pre-convention meetings, including accommodations, registration, nominations, resolutions, and more.
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Heirloom Wheat Planting at Plainsong Farm
September 28th from 10-1pm
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In September 2017, a multi-generational group gathered at Plainsong Farm to plant a field of heirloom Turkey Red wheat, making it possible for Michigan churches to bake their own communion bread from lovingly hand-sown and hand-harvested wheat.
The Third Annual Plainsong Community Planting Event will be held on Saturday, September 28, from 10am to 1pm. We are excited to once again open this event to friends across Michigan (and beyond). The wheat planting is appropriate for all ages and will involve education, reflection, and celebration. We'll begin with a brief education session, have an hour in the field planting together, and then conclude with giving thanks and sharing a potluck lunch.
The wheat planted at this event will be available for churches and individuals as part of Plainsong Farm's 2020 flour blend and will be hand-harvested next August. Using heirloom wheat for communion bread demonstrates our commitment to Creation Care by helping preserve seed diversity.
Registration is requested
, so we can plan for your table setting. There is no cost to attend. A potluck lunch is available to all. The farm will provide main dishes; please bring a side dish to pass.
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OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES
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Daring Discipleship: Finding Your Way & Following Your Dreams
Young Adult Retreat to be held October 18-20 in Indiana
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Do you ever feel stuck, alone, or wonder how you can better live into the person God has created you to be? Come join this three-day interactive experience at Waycross Camp & Conference Center, outside of Indianapolis.
Led by the Rev. Callie Swanlund, Episcopal priest and Certified Daring Way Facilitator, this participatory weekend will help you explore your path and gifts using scripture and the work of Dr. BrenΓ© Brown. You'll connect with others; have ample time for reflection; learn about trust, empathy, and self-compassion; and practice living bravely and boldly into your dreams.
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Journeys of Paul Pilgrimage in Greece
Join the pilgrimage May 8-20, 2020
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Join Bishop Hougland and other pilgrims from around the Dioceses of Western and Eastern Michigan in Greece next Summer as they walk in the footsteps of Paul.
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Second Best Sale at
Holy Spirit, Belmont
. Friday, 9-4pm and Saturday, 9-2pm. Proceeds benefit the ECW.
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"Everything but a Camp Out" at
St. Timothy's Richland
at 5pm with campfire, sing-along, cook out, and games. RSVP to 269-629-9436.
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Mass in the Grass by the labyrinth at
Holy Trinity, Wyoming
with Grace Sudanese from 10-1pm. Worship is followed by Sudanese lunch for $10/plate or free will offering.
16th Annual Pig Roast at
St. Mark's, Newaygo
from 12-3pm with live music, auction, bake sale, and flea market. $10/adult or $5/child.
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Icon retreat with the Rev. Peter Pearson from 9-5pm daily at
St. John's, Mt. Pleasant
. $350/person. Call to reserve - 989-773-7448.
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Feeding the Soul of the City concert hosted by
St. Paul's, Muskegon
featuring AnDro (celtic/folk/world music) at 12:15pm.
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The Rev. David Brower will celebrate 40 years of ordained ministry. The celebration takes place at
St. Luke's, Kalamazoo
at 1pm.
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Feeding the Soul of the City concert hosted by
St. Paul's, Muskegon
featuring Matthew Ball (boogie-woogie/jazz piano) at 12:15pm.
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Feeding the Soul of the City concert hosted by
St. Paul's, Muskegon
featuring Lee Murdock, "The Christmas Ship" (folk guitar) at 12:15pm.
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St. Paul's Muskegon
is organizing a pilgrimage to Ireland and the Isle of Iona - "In the Footsteps fo St. Patrick, St. Brigid, and St. Columba". For information, contact the Rev. Mary Frens at 231-519-2792.
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CONNECT
This newsletter is edited by Katie Forsyth, Canon for Evangelism & Networking.
Email Katie.
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