{"id":4716,"date":"2023-09-01T12:04:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T17:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stalbansbolivar.org\/?p=4716"},"modified":"2023-09-01T12:04:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T17:04:34","slug":"thursday-august-24th-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stalbansbolivar.org\/?p=4716","title":{"rendered":"Thursday, August 24th, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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St Alban’s Episcopal Church<\/strong>
Bolivar, Missouri<\/strong>
Thursday, August 24, 2023<\/strong>


Upcoming Events At St Alban’s and in the Diocese Upcoming <\/strong>
Diocesan Convention Bishop Search Process<\/strong>

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Upcoming Events <\/strong>
Sunday, August 27 –\u00a0Bishop’s Committee meeting at St Alban’s\u00a0<\/strong>after Eucharist. There is a lot to discuss – so please do come if you are able. Anyone is invited to participate in conversation as we continue to plan how to move forward without a regular priest.

Thursday, August 31 – Small Group Facilitator Training –\u00a0<\/strong>a Diocesan program. Learn about the facilitator’s purpose within group discussions and feel empowered to lead small groups.\u00a0Registe<\/strong>r now for August 31: https:\/\/ow.ly\/OL9g50PvYFC<\/strong>

Saturday, September 9 – Access for All God’s Children –\u00a0<\/strong>a diocesan gathering at\u00a0St Albans<\/strong>\u00a0for anyone with a disability, visible or invisible – or interested in helping to create accessible space and culture for others in church –\u00a011 AM – 2PM with lunch<\/strong>.\u00a0

Registration<\/strong>:https:\/\/events.r20.constantcontact.com\/register\/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejxuflu8850fde2d&oseq=&c=&ch=<\/strong>

Sunday, September 10 – 10:30 AM Mother Cathy’s<\/strong>\u00a0final Eucharist as our priest after 20 years. She tried to retire in 2015, but this time it’s for real! Pot-luck dinner to follow. Even if you’ve been away for awhile, do come. It will be fun.

Friday, September 15 – Diocesan Youth Missioner\u00a0<\/strong>will host a\u00a0Youth Game Night –<\/strong>for\u00a06th-12th grade kids in the southern deanery –\u00a0<\/strong>including food and fun and games –\u00a06-8 pm at St James Episcopal Church, Springfield -Register today<\/strong>:\u00a0https:\/\/ow.ly\/EV7250PAsz2<\/strong>

Saturday, September 16 – Diversity Commission – Fall diversity workshop at Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage – 9:30-3:30\u00a0<\/strong>General Convention has asked that leaders at all levels should receive training on the Church’s teaching about racial and other forms of diversity present within the human family.
Register: https:\/\/ow.ly\/O4Qy50Pzqil<\/strong>
Some more young people we love!<\/strong>

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Diocesan Convention will take place on November 10th-11th at\u00a0Grace\u00a0and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
The Convention will elect lay and clergy members to Bishop Kemper School of Ministry, Board of Examining Chaplains, Commission on Ministry, Disciplinary Board, and Standing Committee. Go to the Diocesan website to read descriptions of all positions to serve.
Registration for Convention will open September 8th and will remain open until October 13th. Delegates and visitors must register themselves online.

Convention Events<\/strong>
Friday, November 10th:<\/strong> This year there will be a\u00a0Diversity Workshop from 9:30am – 3:30pm<\/strong> for those who can’t attend the earlier one in Carthage
Ministry Fair:\u00a0<\/strong>5:30pm-9pm
Convention check-in:<\/strong>\u00a06-9pm
Opening Eucharist:<\/strong>\u00a07pm with reception to follow

Saturday, November 11th:<\/strong>
Convention Check-in:<\/strong>\u00a07:30am -8:45am
Ministry Fair:<\/strong>\u00a07:30am through final break
Morning Prayer:<\/strong>\u00a08:30am
Business Session:\u00a0<\/strong>9am

\"\"The search for our next bishop<\/strong>\u00a0for the Diocese of West Missouri has begun. As you know, Bishop Diane is a provisional bishop, only with us for about three years. The Standing Committee which oversees the search and election of our new bishop invites you to get involved in the process. The search website is now live:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/bishopsearch.dowestmo.org\/<\/strong>
You are invited to apply<\/strong>\u00a0for positions on the three committees\u00a0<\/strong>that will guide us toward the election and consecration of a new bishop.\u00a0<\/strong>
Apply by October 1<\/strong>
1)\u00a0The Bishop Search Committee<\/strong>: gathering information and ideas about the future, creating a diocesan profile, evaluating nominees and applicants, presenting a slate of 3-5 candidates for election. Active from November 2023 to August 20242)\u00a0<\/strong>

2)The Transition Committee<\/strong>\u00a0– which will introduce the candidates to the Diocese and coordinating the election of a bishop at the 2024 Diocesan Convention – Active from February 2024 through November 20243)\u00a0<\/strong>

3)The Consecration Committee<\/strong>\u00a0– help bishop-elect and family relocate to West Mo, work with Presiding Bishop’s Office to plan consecration liturgy – Active form Feb. 2024 through Consecration weekend in April or May 2025

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