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Learn more about a Congregational Resource: Sacred Ground

Posted 3/26/2019

 
[ENS] Individuals or groups interested in learning more about Sacred Ground: a film-based dialogue series on race and faith, are invited to an introductory webinar hosted by Katrina Browne, Sacred Ground curriculum developer, and producer/director of the acclaimed documentary, Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North. Browne will also be providing this information in the Diocese of Fond du Lac at the Traces of the Trade Gathering on April 13 in Stevens Point.
 
Built around a curriculum of powerful documentary films, videos, and readings, Sacred Ground is a 10-part series that considers some of the major chapters of the United States of America’s history of race and racism.  It focuses on Indigenous, Black, Latino, and Asian American histories as they intersect with European American histories.  It also invites participants to weave in the threads of personal and family story, economic class, and political and regional identity.
 
In this webinar, Katrina Browne shares the “why and how” of the Sacred Ground series. She also walks participants through the online Sacred Ground curriculum and resources, including the password-protected pages, to provide participants with an overview of all the elements of this resource. There will also be time for questions.

This free one-hour webinar is offered:
  • Monday, April 8, noon Central
    Register here.
  • Monday, May 6, 3pm Central
    Register here.
  • Tuesday June 11, 1pm Central
    ​ Register here.
 Space is limited and registration is required.

Sacred Ground: New dialogue series from The Episcopal Church exploring race and faith | Episcopal Church
“More than a teaching tool, Sacred Ground calls us into intentional, sustained circles in which we can pray, watch, share our own stories, reflect, wonder, reckon, heal, and commit to action.  Think of it as a pilgrimage in place,” notes the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers.

Click here to begin to explore the Sacred Ground webpages, and to sign up to receive additional resources.  Webinar support graciously provided by Episcopal Migration Ministries.

Episcopal Church 2016 Data Available

Posted 9/26/2017

 
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Data from the 2016 Parochial Reports of the Episcopal Church is now available  in both English and Spanish here.  The data reflects a continuation of recent trends, although rates of decline in such key figures as Average Sunday Attendance have decreased. Congregational income through pledges and other offerings has remained constant even as overall number of congregants has decreased.

"The loss of both baptized members and average Sunday attendance in the Diocese of Fond du Lac or both more than 20% over the past decade," noted Matthew Payne, Lay Canon for Administration. "Some decline comes from congregations cleaning up their books, especially when a new priest arrives, but the trend is significant. Giving to congregations parallels national findings and does shown a slight increase over the past 5 years."

The Parochial Report is the oldest, continuous gathering of data by the Episcopal Church.  By tradition and canon, the reporting requirements are developed by the House of Deputies’ Committee on the State of the Church, using a form approved by the church’s Executive Council.

The newly posted documents include:
  • Baptized Members by Province and Diocese 2006-2016
  • Average Sunday Attendance by Province and Diocese 2006-2016
  • Statistical Totals for The Episcopal Church by Province 2015-2016
  • Statistical Totals for The Episcopal Church by Province and Diocese 2015-2016
  • Domestic Plate and Pledge Income 2011-2016
  • Average Pledge by Province and Diocese 2011-2016
  • Financial and ASA Totals by Diocese 2016
  • Episcopal Domestic Fast Facts 2016 and Episcopal Domestic Fast Facts Trends 2012-2016

This posting was compiled from a release of The Episcopal Church.

St. Anne, De Pere Announces Grief Support Ministry

Posted 9/11/2017

 
St. Anne Episcopal Church, De Pere, is introducing a new ministry for the parish, Diocese and community at large. “Walking Through the Valley” is a faith-based ministry to those who have suffered a loss. This ministry aims to assist people in their journey by providing listening hearts, information and encouragement. Walking Through the Valley consists of three offerings:
  • Five-week group grief support sessions starting in November, February, and July
  • Individual grief support for those who seek private support, or who are unable to attend a group session
  • Light for the Longest Night - A Christmas service on December 21st designed specifically for those grieving a loss, celebrated with joy and sensitivity.

Complete information and registration is available at stannes.us.
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Devotional Resources

Posted 9/6/2017

 
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Are you looking to deepen your devotion through prayer and reflection? Is this something you might want some assistance in on a daily basis? We suggest you visit the Diocese of Fond du Lac Devotional Resources webpage. A number of links are provided to quality tools of reflection, many of which have email subscription options. We hope you will visit today. diofdl.org/resourcedevotion.


Consider the Good Book Club

Posted 8/25/2017

 
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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has offered an invitation to Episcopalians and all Christians to join the more than 25 partners presenting the Good Book Club, an opportunity for reflection and prayer. The Good Book Club is a churchwide program that invites the reading of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles during the liturgical seasons of Lent and Easter 2018.  Led by Forward Movement, the Good Book Club readings begin the Sunday prior to Ash Wednesday (February 11, 2018), and finish on Pentecost (May 20, 2018).

The Good Book Club, the Presiding Bishop said, provides an opportunity to “read, mark, learn and inwardly digest the Holy Scriptures.”  He noted that “The Gospel of Luke tells the story of Jesus” while “the Acts of the Apostles tells the story of those who followed in the footsteps of Jesus.” He concludes, “I hope you'll join me.” The video is available here.

Resources

Resources for the Good Book Club are available here including daily readings.
Stay up-to-date by following The Good Book Club on Facebook here.

Bishop Matt's Study Guides

Posted 8/24/2017

 
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A number of study guides by Bishop Matt Gunter are available on the Christian Education and Formation Resource page of the diocesan website. Included are: "The King or a Fox: Configuring the Mosaic of Scripture," a guide to understanding and interpreting Scripture; "Made, Loved, Kept - Praying with Julian of Norwich and the Hazelnut," with three meditations and prayer guide on the reflections of Julian of Norwich, and "In Dialogue With Each Other: A Study Guide," intended for congregations to promote thoughtful and respectful study, conversation and dialogue on the subject of same-sex blessings. Discover these and additional resources at diofdl.org/resourceformation.

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