Around the Diocese: Calendars: Diocesan WebCalendar with links to information on events Recent Events Youth Events Diocesan Council Information Strategic Financial Planning Group Report to Diocesan Council, June 18, 2005 Appendix to report Diocesan Committee Conveners & Appointments for 2006 (as of November 11. 2005) Diocesan Committee Conveners & Appointments for 2005 (as of October 13, 2004) Diocesan Committees & Appointments (as of November 28, 2003) Diocesan Council Goals 2004 2005 2006 (added 01/11/06) Diocesan Council Meeting Minutes February 25, 2006 Diocesan Convention: 2003 Diocesan Convention: Highlights 2004 Diocesan Convention: Information Page 2005 Diocesan Convention: Information Page update 11/15/05 2006 Cycle of Prayer (pdf print and fold format) 2005 Cycle of Prayer (pdf print and fold format; text only format) 2006 Anglican Cycle of Prayer General Convention 75th General Convention: June 13-21, 2006 in Columbus, OH "Updates and Reflections" from Jim Kelsey, Bishop of the Diocese Sign up for UPChat, the FREE listserve for the diocese, by sending an email. The Congregation Directory, Internet Version is available in pdf format. This directory lists addresses and phone numbers for the congregations, as well as vestry officers. (update 02/22/06) Publications: The Angelos Province V Newsletter The Church in Hiawathaland, Diocesan Newsletter News, Information, and Resources from the National Church, including:     EpiscopalLife online versions of articles published in EpiscopalLife publication Come and Grow, advertising information for Episcopal congregations, dioceses, and organizations       (email to find out how you can put this news feed on your personal home page Books from Diocesan Authors Regional Newsletters: (Other newsletters can be found on the individual congregation's page or on their own website) Ramblings: News of the South Central Region of the Diocese of Northern Michigan September 2005 ; February 2006; September 2006; February 2007 Holy Trinity Church, Iron Mountain, Stephen's Church, Escanaba, Zion Church, Wilson, Trinity Church, Gladstone, Grace Church, Menominee, St. Alban's Church, Manistique additional publications can be found on the Links page Other information: Common Ground - Information from the Office of Communication, (Canon) Robert Williams, Director of Communication. Regular postings to a listserve as a catalyst for shared planning, conversation and analysis, and as a means of gaining greater common ground. Progress reports are provided in the areas of Books & Resources Group, Broadcast & Multimedia Group, Internet & Technology Group, News & Information Group, Advertising reality check . (archives available upon request) Week of 01.01.06 Week of 11.13.05 Discernment for Community Organizers This will be a continuing feature in The Church in Hiawathaland and on the website. Please go to the ABCD Ministry page for more information. Documents of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan Canons, Revised October 15, 2004 Constitution, Adopted October 16, 1993 "Earth Keeper Covenant" Our Diocesan Seal and its Symbolism Religious Coalition for a Fair Michigan Sermon by Judd Spray, at St. Paul's Marquette, Sunday, October 23, 2005 The Episcopal Shield and its Symbolism “The Windsor Report," the final report of the Lambeth Commission on Communion, released Oct. 18, 2004: Information for discussing the Windsor Report 2004, provided by LeaderResources Jim Kelsey's Reflections on the Windsor Report of the Lambeth Commission Text of the report, as found on the Anglican Communion Official Website. Presiding Bishop's word to the church about the Windsor Report, and other reports about the Commission from Episcopal News Service. Background information and tips on discussing the report. Episcopal Divinity School Press Release: "The Middle Way: A Congregational Resource for Discussing the Lambeth Commission Report"

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