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SUMMARY:Vestry/Mission Committee Essentials: Tools for New and Seasoned Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Join Bishop Megan and key members of the Office of the Bishop staff for this FREE one day event held on Zoom. \nParticipants will learn up to date\, crucial information about vestry service in four tracks. Great for seasoned Vestry members and newbies! \nWorkshops will be running in pairs simultaneously. Select one morning workshop and one afternoon workshop. Each workshop will be recorded\, so you can return to view them at any time. \nWe encourage your church to send at least three vestry/mission committee leaders so that all workshops are attended. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/vestry-essentials/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20260120T200325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T234720Z
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SUMMARY:CIM Black History Month & Lenten Book Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Join CIM and speaker\, writer\, and public theologian\, Cara Meredith\, author of The Color of Life. Passionate about issues of justice\, race\, and privilege\, Cara holds a master of theology from Fuller Seminary and is a postulant for Holy Orders in the Episcopal Church. With a background in education and nonprofit work\, she wears more hats than she probably ought\, but mostly just enjoys playing with words\, a lot. She has been featured in national media outlets such as The Oregonian\, The New York Times\, The Living Church\, The Christian Century\, and Baptist News Global\, among others. She lives with her family in Oakland\, California. \nDates of Book Discussion (held on Zoom): Feb 19\, Feb 24\, Mar 3\, Mar 10\, and Mar 17. \nTime: 7 – 8:30 pm \nZoom Discussion with the Author: Feb 28 11 am – 12:30 pm \nRegister here
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/cim-black-history-month-lenten-book-discussion-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
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SUMMARY:Sacred Ground Circle
DESCRIPTION:This Fall\, join fellow people of faith in exploring the issues of race\, racism\, and historical oppression and trauma in our church & society. \nSacred Ground is a film- and readings-based dialogue series on race\, grounded in faith. Based out of Trinity Cathedral\, yet open to entire diocese\, small groups are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism\, while weaving in threads of family story\, economic class\, and political and regional identity. \nSacred Ground is part of Becoming Beloved Community\, The Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing\, reconciliation\, and justice in our personal lives\, our ministries\, and our society. \nLearn more: Contact Susan Hotchkiss
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/sacred-ground-circle/2025-11-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20240612T195623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T225752Z
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SUMMARY:CLC: Stewardship/Every Member Canvass
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this year’s Stewardship Congregational Leadership Conference on Saturday\, August 24 from 9:00 am–10:00 am. This year’s session will have a special focus on every member canvass resources for your annual stewardship campaigns. We’ll discuss the basics\, share resources\, and talk about why you should consider an every member canvass to achieve not only your stewardship goals\, but how an every member canvass can support your pastoral care efforts as well as help in identifying future goals for your congregation. \nTo register\, go to: https://form.jotform.com/240366571427155
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/clc-stewardship-every-member-canvas/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20240110T004614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T220507Z
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SUMMARY:Vestry Training Day | Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/vestry-training-day-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20240206T172832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T172935Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Discernment Group Training
DESCRIPTION:When was the last time someone stopped everything to listened to you? They put down their phones\, turned off the T.V.\, turned their bodies towards you\, and listened intently to you? Listening is world altering gift. If you have the gift of listening I am asking you to join a Regional Discernment Group (RDG). We especially need people in the Russian River Deanery and Capital Deanery to join RDGs. We need people who are willing to listen and discern people’s calling. Deep listening acts as a mirror to help people see themselves and one of the greatest gifts you can give. \nPlease sign up here for the training on March 2nd. \nPlease contact The Rev. Anny Genato\, pastoranny@staugustineepiscopal.com\, if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/regional-discernment-group-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20240206T164945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T164945Z
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SUMMARY:Province 8 Network Meeting – Stewardship\, Planned Giving\, Grants\, Investments and Endowments
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker:  Cn. J. Davey Gerhard\, TENS Executive Director\, and Canon for Stewardship\, Episcopal Diocese of California. \nTopic: Stewardship programs; how to look back and evaluate your stewardship program. \nLet’s take advantage of Cn. Gerhard’s wisdom and share it with all those involved with stewardship campaigns in your diocese. Please feel free to forward this announcement to those in your parish involved with stewardship programs. They are welcomed to participate in the meeting to hear Cn. Gerhard’s presentation. \nZoom Meeting Link \nhttps://zoom.us/j/7562098762?pwd=YTV5TjlZamVBeERYYmxFRFpQVEc2dz09&omn=97704003154 \nMeeting ID: \n756 209 8762 \nPasscode \n899844 \nAny questions? Contact Peter Juve at pjuve@aol.com
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/province-8-network-meeting-stewardship-planned-giving-grants-investments-and-endowments/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20231121T223942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T223942Z
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SUMMARY:Maya Angelou and the Prophetic Poetry of Advent
DESCRIPTION:Advent Book study
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/maya-angelou-and-the-prophetic-poetry-of-advent/2023-12-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20230915T174414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T182738Z
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SUMMARY:Deanery Convocations
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend the Deanery Convocations on Saturday\, September 30 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am On Zoom. \nThe event has two parts: \n9:00 – 10:00 am We provide an overview of the convention\, including the schedule\, candidates for Governance Offices\, Proposed Resolutions\, and review the approved Budget for 2024. \n10:00 am – 11:00 am We break into separate break out rooms for each deanery to discuss the convention.
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/deanery-convocations/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20230905T232559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T232559Z
UID:10000536-1695461400-1695486600@www.norcalepiscopal.org
SUMMARY:I Will With God's Help: Journey Toward Racial Healing and Justice (Virtual Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop |  9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Register here  \nFor More Information contact Miriam Casey. edncbbc@gmail.com \nThis workshop is rooted in our baptismal identity and the promises we make in baptism.  It focuses on how we can more fully live into our promise to be more loving toward our neighbors.  During the workshop we follow the path of the Becoming Beloved Community labyrinth. \n– We learn the truth about the history of Native Americans\, African Americans\, Latinx\, and Asian American/Pacific Islanders in our country and about the racism they encounter in our society today. \n-We imagine what it would be like if the injustices and inequalities associated with racism were not present in our society. \n-We contemplate ways we can grow in our capacity to be more loving and engage in our communities to address racism.- \n-We consider where there are opportunities to repair the breach created by racism in our communities. \n* This workshop meets the requirement for licensing for Lay Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors in the Diocese.  Other lay licensed ministries need to take Sacred Ground to meet Diocesan licensing requirements.  Contact Jo Ann Williams\, bjwilli@surewest.net\, for more information.
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/i-will-with-gods-help-journey-toward-racial-healing-and-justice-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20221115T234700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T221537Z
UID:10000418-1686391200-1686398400@www.norcalepiscopal.org
SUMMARY:Congregation Leadership Conference: Stewardship for All  (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 10 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nZoom Only\n\nIt’s not just something we do every fall. Join us for helpful presentations and discussions on the challenges and opportunities of strengthening your stewardship program.\n\nZoom: $10 per person
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/clc-stewardship/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230423
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20230112T234456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T234645Z
UID:10000462-1682121600-1682207999@www.norcalepiscopal.org
SUMMARY:Day of Discernment
DESCRIPTION:Registration now open! \nhttps://form.jotform.com/222865630169158 
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/day-of-discernment-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20230203T214555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T200515Z
UID:10000477-1678388400-1678392000@www.norcalepiscopal.org
SUMMARY:The Four Vision Quests of Jesus (Diocesan Indigeneous Ministries event)
DESCRIPTION:Diocesan Indigeneous Ministries \nBp. Charleston\, a Choctaw elder\, describes four events in Jesus’ life through Indigenous eyes and the traditional understanding of Vision Quest. Join The Rev. Canon Tina Campbell online to discuss this Native perspective. \nThursdays – 7:00-8:00 pm \nFebruary 2 – March 9 \nRegistration is limited \nContact: tinarcampbell@comcast.net \nFacilitated by The Rev. Canon Tina Campbell
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/the-four-vision-quests-of-jesus-the-rt-rev-steven-charleston/2023-03-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20230203T211930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T174407Z
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SUMMARY:Congregation Leadership Conferences: Vestry Essentials: Tools for New and Seasoned Members (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Zoom\n\nJoin Bishop Megan and key members of the Office of the Bishop staff to network with vestry members from around the diocese. Participants will learn crucial information about the basics and nuances of vestry service\, including running effective meetings\, personnel best practices\, and more. If you can’t be there\, content for this workshop will be repeated on Saturday\, March 25.\n\nZoom: $10 per person\n\nRegister here: bit.ly/2023VestryEssentials1CLC\n\nQuestions? julie@norcalepiscopal.org
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/clcs-vestry-essentials-tools-for-new-and-seasoned-members-in-person-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20230110T231350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T194947Z
UID:10000460-1677319200-1677326400@www.norcalepiscopal.org
SUMMARY:Congregational Leadership Conference: Faith Formation in the Post-Pandemic Church
DESCRIPTION:Faith Formation: Resources for the Post-Pandemic Church\n\nSaturday\, February 25 | 10:00 am – 12:00 noon\nZoom Only\n\n\nYour host will be the Rev. Mack Olson\, Diocesan Missioner for Church Life. He just returned from the FORMA Conference in Washington\, DC. He will be sharing the latest tools\, trends and resources. Also included will be resources for Vacation Bible Schools.\nZoom: $10 per person\n\nRegister here: bit.ly/2023FaithFormationCLC\n\nQuestions? mack@norcalepiscopal.org
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/faith-formation/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20230203T214331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T214331Z
UID:10000471-1676566800-1676577600@www.norcalepiscopal.org
SUMMARY:Mary Magdalene Lecture and Workshop (Trinity Cathedral event)
DESCRIPTION:Trinity Cathedral is excited to offer this three-hour lecture/workshop on Mary Magdalene by Magdalene scholar\, Dr. Kayleen Asbo. Dr. Asbo has lead Magdalene pilgrimages to southern France and lectured on Magdalene at Chartres Cathedral as well as at Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral\, Houston\, and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral\, Portland\, OR. \nWhat happened to Magdalene after the resurrection? What are the sites of Magdalene in southern France? Who was she for the rest of her life? What has been her meaning throughout western history? \nPlease join Dr. Asbo’s presentation/ workshop and discover for yourself the beauty and meaning of Mary Magdalene. Suggested donation is $20. Follow this link to the Realm payment portal. https://onrealm.org/TrinityCathedral/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=YzRjNDVhYTMtMWQ5My00NWYzLTg1MmEtYWY5YTAxNzE2MmM2 \n  \nEmail Susan Hotchkiss susan_hotchkiss1@hotmail.com for zoom link. \n  \nThe link below takes you to a video from Dr. Asbo about her studies of Mary Magdalene. \n  \nhttps://zoom.us/rec/play/5QVa8tnTh2pOFuL7nwzHXa3eliojuYSStfqECxiqWDvwKRaF3QjyHaYcdp3txpDEgV7JBK1JvxT1nIZE.5eTLc7eiUeJogE93?autoplay=true&startTime=1674761313000
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/mary-magdalene-lecture-and-workshop-trinity-cathedral-event/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220925
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20220817T174448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T174448Z
UID:10000402-1663891200-1664063999@www.norcalepiscopal.org
SUMMARY:Best Skills - Best Churches : Volunteers in Service
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URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/best-skills-best-churches-volunteers-in-service/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20220817T170150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T171359Z
UID:10000399-1662804000-1662811200@www.norcalepiscopal.org
SUMMARY:Sister Joan Chittister | Zoom Webinar
DESCRIPTION:A Monastic Heart: How to Live an Ordinary Life Extraordinarily Well \nLink to Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VA2AGhckTdOsj26viD0xjQ\n\nPresented by Episcopal Community Services & Diocesan Partners in Ministries of Health.\nVisit www.norcalecs.org for more information.
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/sister-joan-chittister-zoom-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20220817T161811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T172126Z
UID:10000397-1662642000-1662656400@www.norcalepiscopal.org
SUMMARY:Commission on the Environment
DESCRIPTION:The Northern California Diocese is beginning a new focus on our precious planet with the formation of a Commission on the Environment.\n\nChurch leaders voted to form the commission at the 2019 Diocesan Convention. After a delayed start\, the commission now meets monthly and is beginning to shape practices to help individual churches do more for the environment\, both in their own communities and globally.\n\nThe resolution forming the commission recognizes that\, in many ways\, our lifestyles have had a damaging impact on our environment and the habitats we share with other creatures. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has called on Episcopalians to “love God’s Creation” as God loves the world.\n\nThe new Commission on the Environment aims to help take us down this path. We will not issue edicts to churches. Rather\, we will become a resource hub. Many churches in the diocese are already engaged in a variety of great environmental efforts\, from producing their own solar power to including vegan options at coffee service. Many of these efforts link congregations with neighbors while reducing a church’s environmental footprint.\n\nNumerous General Convention resolutions have called on Episcopalians to heal our planet from threats such as climate change and habitat destruction. They’ve encouraged practices such as energy and water efficiency\, and sourcing locally grown food. The commission will examine these resolutions to identify projects for local churches. We will also highlight successful work\, connect churches with project experts\, and share best practices with those who wish to do more.\n\nOur place in God’s Creation is inexorably linked with that of our neighbors. The Commission on the Environment acknowledges our interdependence with all life\, and encourages us to collaborate for a better world. Working together with faith and determination\, we may be able to heal some of the damage that’s been done.\n\nThe Commission’s next meeting is Thursday\, September 8 at 1:00pm\nvia Zoom. To participate or learn more\, please contact Miriam Casey at mlcasey7@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/commission-on-the-environment-forming/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20220112T222020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T000523Z
UID:10000272-1650704400-1650724200@www.norcalepiscopal.org
SUMMARY:WordFest!
DESCRIPTION:WordFest! is a day of study\, learning and reflection to encourage and empower Lay Leaders in our parishes (Lay Preachers\, Lay Readers\, Bible study leaders\, etc.) to gain a better understanding of the lectionary readings and the connection between them.\n\nWordFest! is comprised of one morning and afternoon session\, with a break for lunch in between.\nPresenters: \nDr. Lindy Williams of Fuller Theological Seminary (Ezekiel) \nThe Rev. Dr Daniel London\, Rector of Christ Church\, Eureka\, CA. (John) \nRegister only. Click here to register. 
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/celebration-of-lay-leaders/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T164902
CREATED:20210522T002923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210522T002923Z
UID:10000242-1622883600-1622890800@www.norcalepiscopal.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Ordination Retreat for Transitional Deacons
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.norcalepiscopal.org/event/pre-ordination-retreat-for-transitional-deacons/
LOCATION:Zoom
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