August 1, 2019
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Hello!

The 2019 Fishing season has been good to The Order of Naucratius . The summer months are our busiest as anglers on our Lake Michigan coastal towns hit the big water to try to “lure” in salmon and trout. This God-grown protein, thanks to generous anglers, is making its way into the bellies of individuals who experience food insecurity on a daily basis. 
Over the last five years of ministry as the Order of Naucratius, we have collected thousands of pounds of fish (and venison and rabbit) to be used for human consumption. We (all volunteers) have made connections with large professional fishing tournaments in Holland, Muskegon, and Frankfort. We have also earned a reputation of hard work and charity that has opened doors and new opportunities to collect more protein. 

In August (when the salmon are the largest), we will be collecting at the Big Red Classic, in Holland. We anticipate collecting 1,500 lbs of salmon and trout. Our volunteers give up a few hours and clean and process fish. It is quite a sight to behold. In fact, we would like to invite you to see things for yourself. Although we are in need of folks who are skilled at fileting fish, we need just as many helpers who can stand at the weigh-in, drive a vehicle, run errands, or bag fish. You are invited to participate in this work. 

If you are available, we have four dates in August that we could use your help: August 2, 3, 4, and 17th from Noon 3-pm in Holland.

Please contact me if you’d like to participate in the work of The Order of Naucratius.

Peace,
The Rev. Christian Baron
Co-founder, Order of Naucratius West Michigan
Co-rector, St. Philip's, Beulah
UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer '19
Episcopal Youth Camp in Newaygo.. Click here for specific dates and information for all sessions.
August 3
Harvest and prepare wheat at the Second Annual Community Wheat Harvest at Plainsong Farm , 8:30-11am. $8/person. Register .
August 7
Artist's Afternoon at Plainsong Farm , 1-4pm for free range painting and sketching. All ages. Refreshments available. $5 suggested donation.
Aug. 12-15
Diocesan House closed for electrical work. Staff will be available by phone and email.
August 17
Confirmation at Holy Trinity, Wyoming at 11:00am ( Register Candidates) followed by BBQ & Diocesan House open house ( RSVP ).
October 8-10
AMEN Conference for all Episcopal clergy in Michigan. Email Ann Emenheiser with questions or download registration form .
October 19
Save the date: Chorister Festival at the Cathedral of St. Paul in Detroit.
November 2
Confirmation at Diocesan Convention. Register Candidates.
May 8-20
Journeys of Paul - Pilgrimage through Greece. Info and Registration.
July 7-11
Save the Date:  Episcopal Youth Event at Howard University in Washington, DC for high school-aged youth and adult leaders.
WEEKLY
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.
EDWM in the NEWS
"By mid-September, Emmanuel Episcopal Church [Hastings] will have a brand new 20-kW rooftop solar energy system on its parish hall...leaders say they believe and act on the church’s mission to protect the environment and human health..."
"...Faith-based organizations have historically contributed to humanitarian aid worldwide, many of them with a focus on alleviating hunger and promoting food security. Food Tank is excited to highlight 24 faith-based organizations [including Plainsong Farm ] fighting food insecurity around the globe... "
"The first-ever Hispanic Heritage Fiesta will celebrate cultural diversity in West Michigan from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 [organized by St. John's, Grand Haven ]... "
" ...Moreno was approached by Cara Gillespie, youth coordinator for St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Benton Harbor , to take part in their “Tiny Houses for Big Change” fundraising effort..."
NEWS & UPDATES
Emmanuel, Hastings Moving to Solar Energy
Taking action to be stewards of creation
Emmanuel, Hastings is moving forward to install a 20-kW rooftop solar system as part of their commitment to be stewards of God's creation.

"Stewardship of the environment is an integral part of our understanding of Christian stewardship at Emmanuel," says the Rev. Linnea Stifler."From the beginning, God's people were given a mandate to honor, nurture, and wisely use the gifts of the creator. In our small way, by installing solar panels on our facility, we are reducing our dependence on fossil fuel, the source of the greenhouse gas emissions that are responsible for global warming. We see this as part of our Christian witness to the love of God manifest in creation."

The first step of the project was an energy audit contucted with Occupant Care, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI, which also made suggestions for individual and family energy management. In addition to this new work, Emmanuel is committed to recycling, composting, and provides charging for hybrid and electric vehicles in the parking lot.
Traveling the Way of Love: Episode 4, Turn
With the Rev. Becca Stevens, Thistle Farms
Focusing on the practice Turn, host Chris Sikkema visits  Thistle Farms  in Nashville to talk with the Rev. Becca Stevens, founder and president about how, with God’s help, we can turn from the powers of sin, hatred, fear, injustice, and oppression toward the way of truth, love, hope, justice, and freedom. In this episode we see and hear stories of transformation as people choose to turn towards Jesus, turning from a broken system to a way of healing, from a life of pain to a life of wholeness, from our own inadequacies to fulfillment. Click here to watch the video.
CLERGY TRANSITIONS
OPEN SEARCHES
St. Christopher's, Northport seeks a part-time Rector. View the listing. 
OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES
Stewardship Day
Hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan
Preparing for your fall stewardship campaign? Looking for fresh ideas and proven practices to shine your light? Come learn about Stewardship Best Practices and find your community of support. 

The event will take place August 24th from 10am-3pm at  St. Paul's, Brighton. The cost to attend is $25, which includes lunch. Scholarships are available.

This event is sponsored by the Whitaker Institute and The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS). TENS is a network of leaders, churches, and dioceses devoted to building a culture of generosity for greater ministry impact and personal transformation. 

Journeys of Paul Pilgrimage in Greece
Join the pilgrimage May 8-20, 2020
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.

The deadline to register is November 8th. Click here to learn more, including pricing, airfare, itinerary, and more.
CONGREGATIONAL CALENDAR
August 3
Workshop and labyrinth walk at Trinity, Marshall from 1-4pm. All ages.
August 4
Complete Dwellings Auction to support St. Augustine, Benton Harbor 's "Tiny Houses for Big Change". The auction will be held at Andrews University Architecture Building from 2-4pm. Flyer.
August 16-17
Great Lakes Conference on Anglican Catholicity at St. John's, Grand Haven . Info and registration.

Second Best Sale at Holy Spirit, Belmont . Friday, 9-4pm and Saturday, 9-2pm. Proceeds benefit the ECW.
August 17
Order of Naucratius Annual Big Lake Charity Fishing Tournament from 5am-4pm in Holland.

"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.
Sept. 15
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.
Sept. 24
Feeding the Soul of the City concert hosted by St. Paul's, Muskegon featuring AnDro (celtic/folk/world music) at 12:15pm.
Sept. 28
Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, organized by St. John's, Grand Haven , from 10am-10pm in central park. View the event website .

The Rev. David Brower will celebrate 40 years of ordained ministry. The celebration takes place at St. Luke's, Kalamazoo at 1pm.
October 22
Feeding the Soul of the City concert hosted by St. Paul's, Muskegon featuring Matthew Ball (boogie-woogie/jazz piano) at 12:15pm.
November 26
Feeding the Soul of the City concert hosted by St. Paul's, Muskegon featuring Lee Murdock, "The Christmas Ship" (folk guitar) at 12:15pm.
December 31
Blood Drive with the Red Cross at St. Paul's Muskegon from 10-3pm.
Aug. 30-Sept. 9, 2020
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.
Featured Congregational Event:
Mass in the Grass
Join Holy Trinity and Grace Sudanese for a joint service worshipping God in the great outdoors on September 15th at 10:00am.

Our service will be held by the Holy Trinity labyrinth and feature music by the Beatles. Bring a lawn chair, kick off your shoes, sing along, and don't forget your appetite!

Following worship, Grace Sudanese will offer a delicious traditional Sudanese lunch as a fundraiser for their programs ($10/plate or free will offering).
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