April 14, 2010

In the diocesan cycle we pray for the people of Christ Church, Rolla (1877), and Aune, their Rector
In our companion diocese of Lui, we pray for the Mothers' Union and Mama Lois

IN THIS EDITION
 
Lui website opens l Connect with Lui
l Last Training in 2010
l Two Days Left
l ESM
l Newsline

BISHOP'S VISITATIONS

March-April 2010 are Bishop

Smith's sabbatical months

Sun, May 9, Christ Church-

Cape Girardeau
We're debuting a new website that interweaves information, discussions, Sun, May 16, St. Peter's-
and opinions about Lui and Southern Sudan from the perspective of the Ladue
Sun, Jun 6, Church of the
Diocese of Missouri: http://luinetwork.ning.com. Updated by Companion Ascension-Northwoods
Diocese Committee members and our partners across the globe, our Lui Sun, Jun 13, Ft. Leonard
Wood
Network is a social utility that allows us to start discussions and share Sun, Jun 20, Trinity-Jefferson
information about Lui and Sudan. County

Life of the Diocese

Sat, April 17, 9am - 1pm.

Having a Job, Living a
Vocation: finding the way to
making your work, your life's
work.  The Rev. Steve Lawler, 
rector of St. Stephen's, co-
founder of Bounceback St
Louis, and Faith and
Spirituality advisor for the GO!
Network will be the leader.
Contact him at swl@lawler.org
for more information.

Sat, Apr. 17 The Peace Meal

Project at St. John's-Tower
Grove, every Saturday Serving
from 4-6 p.m. To sign up as a
volunteer, please contact
The Rev. Emily Bloemker, associate at St. Timothy's, Creve Coeur, and Scott Splater at
ssplater@yahoo.com or 314-
newly appointed chair of the Companion Diocese Relationship Committee 497-1050. A full shift is from
notes, "Currently, we are talking and sharing information about the Sudan 2-6:30 p.m. and a half shift
would be 2-4:30 p.m. (food
2010 General Elections. We hope diocesan members will visit prep and cook) or 4-6:30
luinetwork.ning.com today to connect with others who care about Sudan." (serve and clean up).

Sat, Apr. 17, 10:00 AM - 3:00

PM   ESM Spring Term Wrap-
up and Summer Term
Orientation

Sun, Apr. 18, Compline-CWE

Trinity Episcopal Church in the
Central West End holds a
monthly Compline service on
the third Sunday of each
month beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Compline is a brief but
beautiful service with ancient
roots. 20 to 30 minutes of
music, scripture, poetry,
prayers and silence. Afterward
we adjourn to a nearby
restaurant for dinner and
conversation.

Sun, Apr. 18, 4:00 PM   

Dedication of St. Mark's
Organ, Recital by Clive
Driskill-Smith of Christ Church
Cathedral, Oxford. 4714
Clifton Avenue, off
You can browse the content as with a website, or you can choose to join Nottingham, in St. Louis.
the network and participate in the conversations. Flyers, links to articles, and
more information online at St.
Mark's organ page.(And the
Recent blog posts: answer to Who are these
folks?)

Illiteracy in Sudan and its effect on the voting process

Women involved in the election process

Recent Forum discussions:

Southern Sudan v. Darfur I'm curious about your thoughts re:

the idea that the interests of Darfur (justice, security, Sun, April 25, 5 p.m.
Evensong at Christ Church
acknowledgment of genocide) are perhaps conflicting with the Cathedral featuring the Choirs
interests of Southern Sudan in this election (and possibly in of Grace Episcopal Church–
Kirkwood
general).  From this blog post, written from a Darfuri
 perspective on Sojourners' website, it is clear that... Prayer Vigil for Sudan

Reflection Model On two mission trips to Lui, I have been The elections in Sudan are
extended by two days. W e
asked to serve as chaplain for the group.  I have used a  are continuing to pray through
simple model for reflection that I developed to lead the group Thursday, April 15th, 4:00
pm.
prayer.  The model is based on an understanding of what
happens in the eucharist, and centers around five questions.... We have an online sign-up
sheet for the vigil. Send an
email for instructions/
password, and please include
  your name/parish. Not online
  much and still want to sign
Last Opportunity for Dismantling Racism up? Call 314-255-1387 with
your name/parish/phone and
Training in 2010 we'll add you to the sign-up
  sheet.

July 9-10, 2010, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Ladue Good Work 4/17

Good Work: having a job,

The training is free and open to all members of the diocese: required for all living a vocation, being you
    
clergy and senior wardens, and strongly recommended for all lay leaders. Sat, April 17th 9:00 - 1:00
There training will accept no more than thirty registrants. Register now! Grace Episcopal Church in
Kirkwood

Brochure   A post-Easter quiet morning

for people seeking a deeper
Registration (doc format) connection with their work life
Registration (pdf) and their faith life.  
The morning will include a
series of reflections, some
  quiet time and end with
  Eucharist and a light lunch.
It will be valuable for those
Two Days Left are currently working and for
those who in job transition.
If 100% of United States households mailed back their census forms, Led by Patience Schock, a
taxpayers would save $1.5 billion dollars. former executive recruiter and
management consultant who
now lives her life "waking up
to the divine love that
surrounds us all" and Steve
Lawler, a priest, professor and
psychologist.

A $5 donation will cover food.

 

Reservations are requested at

swl@lawler.org

30 HOUR FAMINE 4/23-24

The 15th Annual 30 Hour

Famine week-end is at Church
of the Advent in Crestwood.

Please contact Nancy Birtley at

636-296-8307 or at
nancy@birtley.net to RSVP for
the famine.

More info on the 30 hour

famine...

MONDAY Apr 26
ESM ONLINE BOOK CLUB

This month we're discussing

Scot McKnight's Fasting.

Check your area's census return rate. At the end of March, Palmyra was
Monday, April 26th, 7:30 pm-
leading the state for census returns (article in the Hannibal Courier-Post). 8:30, or until the conversation
wanes. We'll leave the
discussion open for an
Quick answers from the Census online. additional week if anyone
cares to add reflections.
 
  Father Rod Wiltse facilitates
the book club, email him for
Episcopal School for Ministry Summer Term an invitation at
wiltse@charter.net.
The Summer term at the Episcopal School for Ministry begins on Saturday,
April 17. Courses being offered this term are: Discernment Conference
June 6-8
Liturgy, with Professor Ralph McMichael, the Dean of the School
The Discernment Conference,
Preaching, with Professor Barbara Willock sponsored by the Commission
Christian Spirituality, with Professor Rod Wiltse. on Ministry of the Diocese of
Missouri, is open to
candidates, postulants,
aspirants, and those
The School meets at Eden Seminary on contemplating discernment for
five Saturdays, one each month: ministry. It is also intended
for clergy in the Diocese of
April 17, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Missouri who are new to the
May 15, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. process of discernment in this
diocese or for those who wish
June 12, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to renew their understanding.
July 17, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. If you are currently in the
discernment process (you
August 21, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. have met with Bishop Smith),
. this conference is required.

Cost: $185 per person

If you wish to register for the summer term, please telephone the Offices of including overnight
the Bishop (314-231-1220) and ask to speak to Cory Hoehn, the registrar, or accommodations or $115 for
commuters.
email him at choehn@diocesemo.org.
  All registrations must be
received no later than Friday,
  May 21. Late registrations will
Newsline not be accepted. Conference
fee includes the dormitory
Next Clergy Day is 10 am-3 pm, Thursday, May 20. Please RSVP by May room, five meals, snacks, and
materials. All dormitory rooms
15, by email to SWegner@diocesemo.org or by phone, 314-231-1220 are single occupancy.
(anyone answering the phone will take your reservation).
Download a registration form
online, and submit
Lake St. Louis Community Blood Drive hosted by Transfiguration registrations by no later than
Episcopal Church; 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. (3/4 mile off of Hwy 70, exit Friday, May 21 to: Cory
Hoehn, Episcopal Diocese of
214) Sunday, May 2, 2010, beginning at 9:00 am through 1:00 pm.  Bring  Missouri 1210 Locust St. St.
photo ID.   Supplies are very low and our blood banks are in desperate need Louis, MO 63103 Questions?
Please contact Cory at (314)
of donors; please help your fellow neighbors in this very important and 255-1383 or
tangible way.  For more information, call the church office at 636-561-8951.  choehn@diocesemo.org.

DIOCESAN PUBLICATIONS
Great News! Grace Episcopal in Kirkwood has become accredited as
a Community of Hope Training Center, and will offer training this fall. Publisher
The Rt. Rev. Wayne Smith
Details to follow on this vital, affirming program. Bishop of Missouri

Lost and found. We're looking for parishes in the diocese with strong Editor
Beth Felice
singles groups for people in the 40’s to 60’s age range. Is this you? Director of Communications
Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
  bfelice@diocesemo.org
314-255-1387
314-398-2209 (cell)

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l Two Days Left
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