In and Around Our Diocese - The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California

by the Rev. Canon Frank S. Logue, the Canon to the Ordinary of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, from Sermons that Work Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:25-35, 37; Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17, (25-27) The Holy Spirit came to Jesus’ first followers on Pentecost, empowering the frightened pack of disciples to become a brazen bunch of evangelists.

Don’t Miss Summer 2013 at Camp Noel Porter! by Camp Noel Porter Camp Noel Porter is accepting applications for the 2013 camp season. Visit our website at www.campnoelporter.org for dates and descriptions.

Endowment Ministries for Your Congregation by the Episcopal Foundation of Northern California Please join us Sunday, June 23, 2013, for this special presentation sponsored by the Episcopal Foundation of Northern California, the Capital Deanery, the Episcopal Church Foundation and hosted by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. We all know that Planned Gifts and Endowed Funds make a huge difference in the life of a congregation, but how do we get there? This presentation for the Episcopal Diocese of North...

by Christ Church, Eureka Organist Christoph Bull will return to Christ Church in Eureka on Wednesday, May 22 to present a program at 10 a.m. for local schoolchildren, 4th through 8th grade, and a concert for the general public that evening at 7:00 p.m. to benefit the Children’s Music & Arts Ministries at Christ Church.

by The Sacramento Bee The fragrance of fresh flowers fills the air in the meditation center as nurses arrive to have their hands blessed by [the] Rev. Arthur Lillicropp, an Episcopal priest. As manager of Spiritual Care Services at Kaiser Permanente in South Sacramento, he comforts the sick and dying, counsels grieving families, and reassures staff.

by St. Augustine of Canterbury, Rocklin St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church of Rocklin has three parishioners functioning as a Pastoral Team offering pastoral health-based support grounded in their medical experience.

by Sierra Pacific Synod and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary What now, God? Exploring Career, Vocation and Self in Mid-Life When: July 22, 6:00 p.m. to July 23, 7:00 p.m.

Webinar Join professor of mythology and cultural history Kayleen Asbo for a seven week pay-what-you-will series on this fascinating and pivotal Christian figure in art, music, legend, and literature. From her earliest depictions in the canonical Gospels to the modern portrayals in novels, movies and the opera, you will learn how the woman closest to Jesus continues to inspire creativity, hope and healing. You can enroll in one class or the whole series, and audio recordings are available to list...

Sr. Simone Campbell, Leader of Nuns on the Bus, Visits Berkeley on May23 Panel on Church and “Moral and Spiritual Future of America” is open to all On Thursday, May 23 from 2-4 pm, Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP) will present "The Church and the Moral and Spiritual Future of America," a panel discussion with its three 2013 honorary doctorate recipients: Sr. Simone Campbell, Bishop Mark Hollingsworth and Bonnie Anderson.

Episcopal Community Services Deadline for grants is May 24, 2013 Grant Announcements on June 15, 2013 by  Episcopal Community Services Grant proposals are being accepted for the Ministry Development Fund which funds development or expansion of Health & Social Service Outreach Ministries in the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California. Grant maximum: $5000.00 In addition, grant proposals are being accepted for the Bishop Jerry & Jane Lamb Grant funding Youth/Young Adults in doing Out...

by The Belfry, Campus Ministry The Belfry Campus Ministry is holding its 2nd annual wine tasting fundraiser for the Belfry at Monticello Restaurant (630 G Street, Davis) on Sunday, May 19. During the event, nine wines will be offered, three of three varietals, for comparison. Raffle items will be given out on the half hour and other items will be offered for silent auction throughout the event.

Are you seeking a lay ministry license? Perhaps you are just interested in a little more information about lay ministry licensing? If you answered yes to either of these questions, please join us for our upcoming Lay Ministry Conference.

with Mercy and Justice by the Rev. Canon Britt E. Olson, Canon to the Ordinary O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen?

by St. Paul's, Benicia Who: Marty Brounstein, San Francisco Bay area speaker and author of Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust. When: Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

In residence at St. Andrew's, Antelope, Renaissance Choir Sacramento will perform Palestrina's Missa Iste Confessor and other works in a series of free concerts. All are welcome!