OpportunitiesApplications accepted for United Nations 2024 climate conference Episcopal delegation
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites all interested Episcopalians over 18 to apply to be a delegate—in person or virtually—to the 2024 United Nations climate change conference, scheduled for Nov. 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Applications—found online in English and Spanish—are due by 5 p.m. ET May 6. Find out more > Registration open for Young Adult and Campus Ministries leadership conference
Episcopal leaders who work with young adults (ages 18-30) on and off college campuses are invited to register for a leadership conference June 3-7 at St. Asaph’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. From the National Altar Guild Association (NAGA):
Here is the registration form and schedule for your NAGA triennial event to be held during the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal church in Louisville Kentucky this summer. We will be staying at the historic Galt House Hotel*. Time is ticking on by, and you don’t want to miss it. Our NAGA Triennial is rapidly approaching! Please book your hotel at mmxreservations.com ASAP while we have the discounted rate. Book your room as soon as practicable the block rates end on May 6 - Hyper link is below for room reservations, press control and click to activate. ·mmxreservations.com Looking forward to seeing you in Louisville. Some of the triennial events (pdf schedule)
David A. Hawley-Lowry, david8hl@outlook.com *Galt House Hotel
Standard Rate $167 per night, single or double occupancy ($193.84 with tax) Suite Rate $209–$319 per night ($242.59–$370.26 with tax). Highlights, The newly-renovated Galt House Hotel, part of the Trademark Collection by Wyndham, is Louisville's only waterfront hotel. The Galt House features several dining destinations, including Swizzle, a revolving restaurant on the 25th floor of the West Tower, Walker's Exchange, an American Brasserie serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which harkens to Louisville's earliest days as a culinary destination, Jockey Silks, one of the founding members of the Urban Bourbon Trail, serving Southern comfort food for lunch and dinner, and Thelma's Deli an all-day day grab and go. Convention attendees get a 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages with their name badge. „ Complimentary high-speed internet access „ In-room mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker „ Current parking rates: $25/night for self-parking . Adelynrood Retreat and Conference Center’s 2024 Summer programs have been announced:
What's Happening at St. Margaret's
May 2024 : See the latest here > Anti-Racism Training 2024
This Spring and Fall, the Anti-Racism Commission (ARC) of the Diocese of New Jersey is offering several training options. The Spring and Fall online training consist of five consecutive Friday-evening two-hour Zoom classes that feature conversations about personal experiences with racism. A follow-up online sixth class is held about a month later. In between the Friday meetings, participants complete self-study material that consists of recorded lectures, videos, and articles. An in-person training will be held in Trenton on two consecutive Saturdays with some homework material in between. Comprender El Racismo Para Las Comunidades Hispanas will be taught online on two consecutive Saturdays entirely in Spanish and with content that is culturally relevant for Hispanic communities. Find out more> Episcopal Revival, June 22, 7-9 p.m. ET
This churchwide revival will be at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, the night before the start of the 81st General Convention. The event—which will also be livestreamed on The Episcopal Church’s Facebook and YouTube pages—is free and open to the public. Learn more and register. Join the Pulse: Your insights matter, and together, we can create a stronger, more vital future for The Episcopal Church. Click here to join the Episcopal Pulse community. You can also visit the Episcopal Pulse webpage for more information. Thank you for considering your involvement, and we look forward to your participation in shaping the future of The Episcopal Church. Find out more >
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Grants - See the list here >Apply by May 15 to be an Episcopal Church Ecojustice Fellow
The Episcopal Church Department of Reconciliation, Justice, and Creation Care invites applicants for the 2024 Ecojustice Fellows program, open to young adult Episcopalians between 21 and 30 years old. In this five-month virtual/remote program, fellows will participate six to eight hours per week between June and mid-October and receive a stipend of $2,750. Fellows will receive training in creation care theology and advocacy and will develop a local ecojustice project in their congregation, institution, or diocese. Applications will be accepted until May 15. Apply online. ResourcesWorld Labyrinth Day is May 4th and the book is publishing April 2nd. Participate in World Labyrinth Day with this prayer book!
For centuries, labyrinths have served as an essential meditation aid for Christians seeking to deepen their personal relationships with God. In this practical guide, Robert Elsner unravels the mysteries of the labyrinth, laying out a clear roadmap to a regular meditative practice. Following the liturgical calendar, each entry in Walking the Church Year offers scripture to contemplate, prayers or mantras, a reflection, and questions to inspire further thought. Suggestions for alternate labyrinth forms ensure that these meditations can be practiced by the faithful of all physical abilities. Order from any Episcopal bookstore, Amazon, Bookshop, or your favorite bookstore. ‘Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus: An Easter Journey with Palestinian Christians’
Offering reflections and teaching on the Sunday Gospel readings during the Easter season, this seven-week video series from the Office of Global Partnerships features Archbishop Hosam Naoum and other clergy from the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Videos are posted on Wednesdays. One Big Thing: An Exceptional Masterclass
On April 30, get a quick dive into the principles of the College of Congregational Development. Why it matters: Congregational development matters because it empowers faith communities to evolve into more dynamic, engaging, and spiritually fulfilling environments for all members. The big picture: The College of Congregational Development is a comprehensive training program designed to equip clergy and lay leaders with the skills necessary to develop and strengthen congregations. More information is in the newsletter > |