eNews - July 6th, 2006

eNews
JULY 6TH, 2006------------------------------------------ EPISCOPAL CENTER OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday: 8am-2pm		Editor: Steve Stofflet
From Tammy Mazure, CPA - Assistant to the Bishop for Business Administration: A payment in the amount of $6,102.13 was sent to the National Church on July 5, 2006, which represents 10% of the pledges received from parishes in June. To date, a total of $34,900.55 has been sent to the National Church in 2006. Please note: The STANDING COMMITTEE meeting scheduled for next Tuesday, July 11th. has been CANCELLED. THIS WEEKEND: 7/7-8/2006: WOMEN OF FAITH - CHICAGO, IL Visit their website for more information: www.womenoffaith.com In This Issue: 9/24/2006: "KEEPING YOUTH SAFE ON THE INTERNET" 2pm to 4pm - Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA), 830 N. Cochran, Charlotte, Michigan 48813 - UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS Youth BASH - October 7, 2006 Winter Fest - February 2-4, 2007 Reminders: SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS Saturday, July 15 – St. Gregory’s, Muskegon ~ 10:00am-1:00pm - St. Timothy's - Richland Welcomes the Rev. Mark Curtis "Canada's Singing Priest" to appear in concert on Saturday, Sept. 30th and Sunday, Oct. 1st. - Parishes in Partnership materials available online A recent mailing sent to all parishes, these files are now available online. - Renewal Grants for Clergy - Deadline 9/15/2006 Louisville Institute: Sabbatical Grants for Pastoral Leaders Program
Special Announcements: From the Diocesan Secretary: We have not received forms from the following parishes: Portage - Parish Church of Christ the King [Delegate] Saugatuck - All Saints [Delegate] From the Diocesan Business Office: A Reminder to Deputies from General Convention: Please send in receipts and any unused money to my attention as soon as possible. Thank you very much. Parochial reports are past due and have not been received from the following parishes. If you would like assistance in filing your report on-line, please contact Tammy Mazure at the business office. For those who have filed online, please make sure to mark your report complete in the system. Please submit these to the diocesan office as soon as possible. Cascade Grand Rapids - St. Paul's Hastings Muskegon - St. Paul's Niles Orangeville Portage - Christ the King Three River

IN THIS ISSUE:

9/24/2006: "KEEPING YOUTH SAFE ON THE INTERNET"
2pm to 4pm - Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA), 830 N. Cochran, Charlotte, Michigan 48813
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP TO THIS LOCATION

This workshop - (developed originally for the Ministries in Formation & Education seminar held at St. David's in Lansing this past February) - is geared towards providing parents with information and guidelines on how to make the internet a safer place for youth.
- Developed and presented by Steve Stofflet (Assistant to the Bishop for Communication & Technology), it will cover four primary areas:
  - Internet usage among youth (how many are online, how much time they spend online);
  - Dangers of sexual predators (how they locate and 'groom' their potential victims);
  - Understanding the Language of the internet (do you know what P911 or POS stands for?);
  - Steps parents can take to help create a safer online experience for their children.
- Materials presented at this workshop will be followed up with additional online educational support. To register, visit the edwm.org website - or contact Steve Stofflet at the Episcopal Center at 269-381-2710, x11.
  This workshop is also available for presentation at any parish in the diocese - contact Steve for more information.
Save the dates for upcoming youth events:
- Youth BASH
  October 7, 2006
- Winter Fest
  February 2-4, 2007
Both events are open to young people grades 5-12. More information to follow – but make sure you put it on your calendars now!

Also…
Camp registrations are due soon – July 20, so please don’t forget to get them in on time!!!

REMINDERS:
SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS
- Saturday, July 15 – St. Gregory’s, Muskegon - 10:00am-1:00pm
  (Training-the-Trainers 10:00am – 4:00pm)
  Register by contacting Mary McGuire mmcguire@edwm.org
  - If you are interested in becoming a Trainer for Safeguarding God’s Children please contact Gennie Callard. Cost is $10.00 (checks made payable to Diocese of Western Michigan with “Safeguarding” in the memo line) For more info on Safeguarding God’s Children click here http://edwm.org//content/view/117/289
THE REV. MARK CURTIS - "Canada's Singing Priest" - St. Timothy's in Richland

Saturday, September 30th @ 7:30pm.
Sunday, October 1st @ 2:00pm
Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 9800 East BC Avenue, Richland, MI.
CLICK HERE for a map to this location.

Considered one of the leading Christian Evangelists in the country today, Curtis is an Anglican priest of the Diocese of Niagara, Ontario. Known for his powerful and inspirational music and speaking ministries on life's experiences and spiritual matters, he travels throughout Canada and the United States sharing his strong tenor voice, captivating on-stage presence and marvelous sense of humor. Music critics have described his musical talents as 'one of Canada's leading national treasures.'
Parishes in Partnership materials available online
A recent mailing sent to all parishes, these files are now available online.

From the cover letter:
"Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This mailing from the Parishes in Parnership Committee is being sent to all rectors and parishes, senior wardens, parish treasurers, Standing Committee and Executive Council members, and Diocesan Convention delegates."

You can download this mailing from our website HERE.
Or, click on FILE DOWNLOADS under the "Resouces" heading on the left side of the page, and look for Parishes in Partnership.

Renewal Grants for Clergy - Deadline 9/15/2006
Louisville Institute: Sabbatical Grants for Pastoral Leaders Program
The Sabbatical Grants for Pastoral Leaders Program, administered by the Louisville Institute, awards grants to pastors and other religious leaders in the U.S. and Canada seeking time for study, reflection, retreat, and rest for the renewal of their vocations.

The program will award up to sixty grants for eight-week ($10,000) and twelve-week ($15,000) sabbaticals. Recipients must be released from all pastoral duties during the entire grant period. The program is open to Protestant and Roman Catholic clergy, church staff members, denominational and diocesan staff, and others employed full-time in recognized positions of pastoral leadership, ordained and lay. The application deadline is September 15, 2006. Visit the web site listed below for more information. http://www.louisville-institute.org/secondary/SGPLdetail.asp

CALENDAR ITEMS:

Please note that the calendar listing shown at the end of eNews will now be printed on the first issue of the month only, in order to conserve space. For the most recent edition of these calendar items, please visit the website at: http://www.edwm.org/enews/calendar.htm

JULY:

7/7-8/2006: WOMEN OF FAITH - CHICAGO, IL
Visit their website for more information: www.womenoffaith.com

CANCELLED: 7/11/2006: STANDING COMMITTEE

7/15/2006: SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN - CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP & TRAINER TRAINING
St. Gregory’s, Muskegon ~ 10:00am-1:00pm - (Training-the-Trainers 10:00am – 4:00pm)

7/15/2006: SMALL RURAL CHURCH SUMMIT: Re-Imagining the Small Rural Church
Huron College, London Ontario
For more details please see: http://www.clergyleadership.com/training/small.html

7/16/2006: BISHOP VISITATION - Trinity, Grand Ledge

7/20/2006: SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE

7/23/2006: BISHOP VISITATION - Pentwater & Ludington

AUGUST:

8/1/2006: Standing Committe
St. Andrews, Grand Rapids - 4:30pm

8/6/2006: BISHOP VISITATION -Leland

8/6 - 12/ 2006: SUMMER CAMP - Senior
Download camp information here.

8/7-20/2006: BISHOP'S VACATION

8/13-19/2006: SUMMER CAMP - Junior
Download camp information here.

8/13-19/2006: SUMMER CAMP - Counselor in Training Program
Download camp information here.

8/17-21 Yearning for Justice: Writing the Unlived Life (for men and women)
This workshop is offered through the Leaven Center in Lyons, Michigan. Cost: $300 per person. Leaders: Demetria Martinez and Naya Achtenberg. Location: Leaven Center, Lyons, Michigan Please visit the Leaven Center website at www.leaven.org for a full workshop description and registration information.

8/25-26/2006: Whose Church Is It Anyway?
A hands-on program for those who work with children, youth & adults in our congregations.
Location: THE CONFERENCE CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. MARY OF THE LAKE IN MUNDELEIN, ILLINOIS
Co-Sponsored by the Christian Education and Formation and the Youth Ministry Networks of Province V
and The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. If you have questions, please call 312-751-4206 or e-mail acothran@epischicago.org

8/26 - Registration Due: Anti-Racism Training
for Lakeshore Deanery Training Session held on September 9, 2006.
Anti-Racism Training Registration Form Submit registrations to : EDWM A-R Team c/o Pat Baxter
E-Mail: pntb@comcast.net Fax: 616-365-0927

8/25-26/2006: SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT PROGRAM
Spiritual Discernment program Application Form & Program Essentials
can be downloaded here: http://www.edwm.org/pdf/2006 -SDP.pdf

8/6/2006: BISHOP VISITATION -Beaver Island

SEPTEMBER:

9/5/2006: RESOLUTIONS DUE FOR DIOCESAN CONVENTION

9/5/2006: STANDING COMMITTEE
St. Andrews, Grand Rapids - 4:30pm

9/9/2006: ANTI-RACISM TRAINING - Lakeshore Deanery
Anti-Racism Training Registration Form
Submit registrations to : EDWM A-R Team c/o Pat Baxter
E-Mail: pntb@comcast.net Fax: 616-365-0927

9/1-4/2006 - SOLO FLIGHT and the Spirituality of Homing
(click here for downloadable brochure)
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group /soloflightepis/)
A national Episcopal Conference for adults who are single. Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, NC. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 (made payable to Kanuga Conferences) should be sent to: Registration Services - Kanuga Conferences, P.O. Box 250, Hendersonville, NC 28793 (Tel: 828-692-9136) http://www.kanuga.org For further information: Offices of Solo Flight - Catch the Vision, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 27, Paris, KY 40362 kcollierm@diolex.orgor davidwperk@aol.com

9/9/2006: Anti-Racism Training - Lakeshore Deanery
9a - 4p at St. John's in Grand Haven. Registration due: August 26th.
Anti-Racism Training Registration Form Submit registrations to : EDWM A-R Team c/o Pat Baxter
E-Mail: pntb@comcast.net Fax: 616-365-0927

9/10/2006: BISHOP VISITATION - Grace, Grand Rapids

9/11/2006: CLERICUS LECTIONARY STUDY - Traverse Deanery - 12:30pm

9/12/2006: CLERICUS LECTIONARY STUDY - St. Joseph Deanery - 10:00am

9/12/2006: CLERICUS LECTIONARY STUDY - Eastern Deanery - 1:30pm

9/16/2006: EXECUTIVE COUNCIL - Kalamazoo - 10am

9/11/2006: CLERICUS LECTIONARY STUDY - Lakeshore Deanery - 11:30am

9/11/2006: CLERICUS LECTIONARY STUDY - Grand Valley Deanery - 3:00pm

9/15/2006 DEADLINE: Renewal Grants for Clergy - Deadline 9/15/2006

Louisville Institute: Sabbatical Grants for Pastoral Leaders Program The Sabbatical Grants for Pastoral Leaders Program, administered by the Louisville Institute, awards grants to pastors and other religious leaders in the U.S. and Canada seeking time for study, reflection, retreat, and rest for the renewal of their vocations. The program will award up to sixty grants for eight-week ($10,000) and twelve-week ($15,000) sabbaticals. Recipients must be released from all pastoral duties during the entire grant period. The program is open to Protestant and Roman Catholic clergy, church staff members, denominational and diocesan staff, and others employed full-time in recognized positions of pastoral leadership, ordained and lay. Visit the web site for more information. http://www.louisville-institute.org/secondary/SGPLdetail.asp

9/19-24/2006: A BENEDICTINE EXPERIENCE
AT THE EPISCOPAL HOUSE OF PRAYER COLLEGEVILLE, MINNESOTA
For a complete flyer with registration information, fees, schedule and more -
please visit the diocesan website and click on = FILE DOWNLOADS - CONFERENCES

9/23/2006: Registration Due: Anti-Racism Training
Grand Valley Deanery- Saturday October 7, 9AM-4PM Location to be announced.

9/24/2006: "KEEPING YOUTH SAFE ON THE INTERNET"
2pm to 4pm - Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA), 830 N. Cochran, Charlotte, Michigan 48813
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP TO THIS LOCATION
This workshop is geared towards providing parents with information and guidelines on how to make the internet a safer place for youth. Developed and presented by Steve Stofflet (Assistant to the Bishop for Communication & Technology), it will cover four primary areas: Internet usage among youth (how many are online, how much time they spend online); Dangers of sexual predators (how they locate and 'groom' their potential victims); Understanding the Language of the internet (do you know what P911 or POS stands for?); Steps parents can take to help create a safer online experience for their children. Materials presented at this workshop will be followed up with online educational support. To register, visit the edwm.org website - or contact Steve Stofflet at the Episcopal Center at 269-381-2710, x11. This workshop is also available for presentation at any parish in the diocese.

9/24/2006: SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN CERTIFICATION TRAINING - St. Luke's - Kalamazoo
Call Mary McGuire @ the Episcopal Center for additional information and to register.

9/24/2006: BISHOP'S VISITATION - St. John's - Mount Plesant

9/30/2006: SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN CERTIFICATION TRAINING - Emmanuel - Petoskey
Safeguarding God's Children 9:00am-12:00pm
Adult's Model 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Call Mary McGuire @ the Episcopal Center for additional information and to register.

9/30/2006: THE REV. MARK CURTIS - "Canada's Singing Priest" - St. Timothy's in Richland
7:30pm. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 9800 East BC Avenue, Richland, MI.
CLICK HERE for a map to this location.
Considered one of the leading Christian Evangelists in the country today, Curtis is an Anglican priest of the Diocese of Niagara, Ontario. Known for his powerful and inspirational music and speaking ministries on life's experiences and spiritual matters, he travels throughout Canada and the United States sharing his strong tenor voice, captivating on-stage presence and marvelous sense of humor. Music critics have described his musical talents as 'one of Canada's leading national treasures.'

OCTOBER:

10/1/2006: THE REV. MARK CURTIS - "Canada's Singing Priest" - St. Timothy's in Richland
2:00pm. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 9800 East BC Avenue, Richland, MI.
CLICK HERE for a map to this location.
Considered one of the leading Christian Evangelists in the country today, Curtis is an Anglican priest of the Diocese of Niagara, Ontario. Known for his powerful and inspirational music and speaking ministries on life's experiences and spiritual matters, he travels throughout Canada and the United States sharing his strong tenor voice, captivating on-stage presence and marvelous sense of humor. Music critics have described his musical talents as 'one of Canada's leading national treasures.'

10/7/2006: Anti-Racism Training - Grand Valley Deanery - 9a-4p
Location to be announced.
Anti-Racism Training Registration Form Submit registrations to : EDWM A-R Team c/o Pat Baxter
E-Mail: pntb@comcast.net Fax: 616-365-0927

10/21/2006: Diocesan Convention
Hosted by the St. Joseph Deanery - location unavailable at this time.

NOVEMBER:

11/04-05/2006: NIGHTWATCH MIDWEST (Adult)
Contact: the Rev. Chris Yaw for additional information.

11/17-19/2006: VOCARE Weekend - St. David's, Lansing.
Click here to download informational materials for the weekend.

11/12-15/2006: "WE DO NOT LOSE HEART" - YOUTH WORKERS SUMMIT
at Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. http://www.youthworkersummit .org

DECEMBER:

12/25/2006: CHRISTMAS (MONDAY) DIOCESAN OFFICES CLOSED