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	Cathedral Calendar \| Website \| Donate \| Facebook \| Liturgical Calendar \| Contact IN THIS ISSUE • January 27, 2022 Trialogue ~ Deacon Steve Russell's Coffee Hour Presentation on Sunday, Jan. 29 Update on Winter Scarf Collection for Luke 3:11 Project Pantry Sunday, February 5 ~ the first Sunday each month In-person Worship (or live stream at home) this Sunday at 9am Holy Eucharist service ~ In person, Zoom or FaceBook Live ~ 9am Too Big To Fly ~ New Paintings by Joe Maurer Jan, 9 - Feb. 28, 2023 Stewardship Reflection - Please submit your pledge card if you haven't already Intercessions Sign up to Host Coffee Hour ~ Join the Brew Crew Downtown Eau Claire Vanco Trialogue ~ Deacon Steve Russell's Coffee Hour Presentation on Sunday, Jan. 29 Greetings, Christ Church You are being invited by the Trialogue’s Parish and Regional Engagement Task Force to participate in a conversation about the possibility of the three Wisconsin Episcopal dioceses reuniting. We are charged with organizing conversation in and between congregations and dioceses around the work of the task forces. I will be joining you on January 29th, leading this conversation. We hope you will decide to participate. It will be after the church service, during coffee hour. What is the trialogue? The trialogue is considering the reunion of the three Episcopal dioceses in Wisconsin into one diocese. A Steering Committee is coordinating the various Task Forces to examine what is needed for building such a proposal. No specific proposal has been developed yet. Attached are three short documents that introduce the possibility of the three dioceses coming together again and provide a bit of background to this process. I hope you are able to make time to read these, as well as reflect and pray about this. There is additional information at the Wisconsin Episcopal Trialogue Hub website at https://www.episcopalwisconsin.info/ This site provides information about each diocese, explanation of the process as well as the various task forces working to discern God’s will for Episcopalians in Wisconsin. The time will be one for gathering thoughts, hopes, concerns and fears. The information gathered will be provided to the Parish Engagement Task Force and then the Steering Committee for them to determine how to address and assign questions it to a task force. Some of you may be thinking, “why go through this, it is a done deal.” The bishops are clear, it is not a done deal. The decision whether or not to join together in some form is a complex one. There is much we need to learn, reflect, and pray on, before any decision can be reached. Be assured that this will not be done quickly or lightly, but prayerfully and with openness and thoughtfulness. This is a time for listening to one another and to God’s Holy Spirit. Please remember we are early in the process so there are few answers. We don’t even know all the questions we need to address and that is where your help is needed. You may have many thoughts or few; regardless we want to hear them. All are important at this point in the process. Faithfully, Deacon Steve Russell The Task Force for Parish and Regional Engagement 3 attachments Click here for the Letter from the Bishops, February 2022 Click here for the Trialogue Plans for Participation, December 2021 Click here for FAQs Regarding the Trialogue, from the Trialogue website, as of August 2022 Episcopal Wisconsin Trialogue Almighty God, we come before you asking grace and wisdom for all who are called to discern your mission for the church in Wisconsin. May we listen to one another in humility and always seek your will. We pray in the name of Jesus, the head of the church. Amen The Trialogue discussion and discernment process continues - please check out these informational sites with FAQ's, Taskforce and Steering Committee members/minutes, online forums, projected milestone dates and Videos from the Bishops. There is information about this process at the website below, or if you prefer, Fr. Benjamin says to "corner him at coffee and he will be happy to tell you what he knows.” Website: https://www.episcopalwisconsin.info/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpiscopalWisconsin Each Wed at 5PM Central time, the Prayer and Discernment Taskforce hosts a prayer meeting which lasts about 15 minutes. All parish members are welcome to join - Click Here to access the Zoom meeting For more information about Trialogue contact: Sr. Warden Carla Corbin (Communications Task Force) Tim Donahue (Steering Committee member) Lee Donahue (Communications TF facilitator) or Bob Weathers (Finance committee member) Steering Committee members, Tim Donahue, Rev. Kathy Charles, Rev. Aaron Zook Communications Task Force members - Lee Donahue (Facilitator), Carla Corbin, Rev. Constitutions and Canons Task Force - Jim Pelish, Rev. Aaron Zook, Dave Bauer Culture and Tradition Task Force- Linda Georgeson, Rev. Philip Morgan Finance Task Force - Garret Connover, Bob Weathers Parish and Regional Engagement Task Force - The Very Rev. Scott Kirby, Edie McDougal, Rev. Dcn. Steve Russell, & Steering Committee Liaison, Tim Donahue Prayer and Discernment Task Force- Rev. Dcn Marlene Hogue (Facilitator), Rev. Dcn Bill Power, & Steering Committee Liaison, Rev Canon Kathy Charles Structure Task Force - The Very Rev. Benjamin Thomas (Co-Facilitator), Lynda Grece, Jim Pelish Watch on YouTube: Overview of the Wisconsin Episcopal dioceses trialogue Update on Winter Scarf Collection for Luke 3:11 Project Yesterday I dropped off our 22 beautiful shawls yesterday with Jim Hubert from the Luke 3:11 Project. I had a nice chat with him, and he was very grateful for our donation. He does not need additional scarves this winter. He said the next time he would need more scarves is between October and November. If you already have some made, you can either hang onto them or give them to me at the next prayer shawl meeting and I can hang onto them until next fall. For now, keep making a few more scarves if you’d like to prepare for next fall or knitting/crocheting prayer shawls. Our scarves now have a tag attached saying, made with love by Christ Church Cathedral, Prayer Shawl Ministry. On the back side of the tag, it has our address, phone number, email, and web site address. You never know when this might bring someone to our faith community. Thank you all so very much for the amazing work that you do! Becky Van Es Pantry Sunday, February 5 ~ the first Sunday each month This first Sunday of the month is “Pantry Sunday”. We invite you to bring donations: toilet paper kleenex paper towels laundry pods diapers size Newborn & 7 incontinence briefs size large baby wipes 10 pkgs Financial offerings are also welcomed and we can purchase the needed items. This is our biggest volume item and we need about 360 rolls a month. Packages of any size are accepted gratefully! We are also very happy to take your paper grocery bags with handles. Thank you for your awesome support. Items can be delivered to the office during the week. In-person Worship (or live stream at home) this Sunday at 9am Join us for Rite II Holy Eucharist service this Sunday with Fr. George Stamm, Celebrant and Rev. Ken Van Es, who will preach, at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral, or watch this service livestream via Zoom (instructions & link below) or on our Facebook page (to find us on Facebook type in @cathedralec). There is a link embedded in the middle of the invitation. To use this link, you have to download the free "Zoom" app to your smartphone, tablet, or computer. If you have that app on your device, all you have to do is click the link on the email and you will automatically connect. (Be sure to allow the app to access your camera and microphone, if requested. If you don't want to use the app, or are using a device that can't download the app, you can go to the website for Zoom: https://zoom.us On the upper right hand side of your screen, there will be a tab titled "Join a Meeting." Click on that tab and you will be prompted to enter a "Meeting ID or Personal Link Name." The "Meeting ID" can be found toward the bottom of the invitation. I've highlighted it in red to be easier to find. In the case of this meeting, the ID is: 924 746 7996. Just enter those digits without a space or dashes and click enter. From there, you'll be prompted to allow access to your camera/microphone. If you don't have access to a smartphone/tablet/computer with a camera and microphone and want to join the meeting as a phone call, there is a number listed just above the Meeting ID that you can call. That will connect you to the meeting with audio only. Those numbers are in red in the invitation. For this meeting, the best number is: 1 312 626 6799 Join Zoom Meeting click here to join the meeting https://zoom.us/j/9247467996 Meeting ID: 924 746 7996 Password: 814057 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9247467996# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,9247467996# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 924 746 7996 Password: 814057 Find your local number: click here Click here to access the bulletin for Sunday service. Holy Eucharist service ~ In person, Zoom or FaceBook Live ~ 9am We would love for you to join us this Sunday, at 9 a.m., for a Rite II Holy Eucharist service with Fr. George Stamm, Celebrant and Rev. Ken Van Es, who will preach; in-person, via Zoom or Facebook live. There is a link embedded in the middle of the invitation. To use this link, you have to download the free "Zoom" app to your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Click HERE to download the free app, just choose the correct version for the device you have. If you already have the app on your device, all you have to do is click the link below to automatically connect. (Be sure to allow the app to access your camera and microphone, if requested.) If you don't want to use the app, or are using a device that can't download the app, you can go to the website: Zoom: https://zoom.us or click HERE. Enter a "Meeting ID or Personal Link Name." The "Meeting ID" is: 924 746 7996. Just enter those digits without a space or dashes and click enter. From there, you'll be prompted to allow access to your camera/microphone. If you don't have access to a smartphone/tablet/computer with a camera and microphone and want to join the meeting as a phone call, there is a number listed just above the Meeting ID that you can call. That will connect you to the meeting with audio only. Those numbers are in red in the invitation. For this meeting, the best number is: 1 312 626 6799 Click HERE to join the service via Zoom Meeting ID: 924 746 7996 Password: 814057 Click Here to access the Sunday bulletin. Too Big To Fly ~ New Paintings by Joe Maurer Jan, 9 - Feb. 28, 2023 Stewardship Reflection - Please submit your pledge card if you haven't already Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Last week, you received a letter in the mail talking about how the church in St. Paul’s day was not much different from our church today. As I said earlier, Paul’s request is quite touching. “Do your best to come to me soon… Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me in ministry. I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus. When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments.” Paul was really only looking for three things, a visit, for Timothy to bring a friend, and the resources he needed for ministry. So, if you received a pledge card and have not returned it, let me ask you for the same things that Paul asked Timothy to bring to him: come to church, bring along a friend, and help us with the resources this community needs for ministry. Church is at 9AM on Sunday, and your pledge can be made either by mailing in your card, bringing the card to church, or online with this Vanco link. God bless you in this season of preparation, Benjamin+ You can pick up a pledge card at the check-in table on Sunday or just call the office. Thank You! Intercessions • For those in need of healing, guidance, and comfort: Elliot, Kevin, Jim, Mary, Jamie, Karen, Bruce, Peg, Jim, Elena, Joann, Pat, Ben, Joe, Lucy, Laura, Mary, Carolyn, Gary, Patricia, Scott. • Diocese of Eau Claire Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Diocesan youth program, Cursillo and all forms of Diocesan renewal. • Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Church of Pakistan (United). • Thanksgiving for answered prayers: Eileen, Norm. • January Birthdays: 30 Rosalind Faulkner 31 Felisha Stewart El McManus • February Birthdays: 1 Claudia Bush Judith Steffen 2 Ruth Wallace 4 Rick Larson • February Anniversaries: 1 Bill & Kim Yearman 2 Charles Johnson & Gail Kinney Sign up to Host Coffee Hour ~ Join the Brew Crew This is a time to connect with your church family following the service on Sunday. It's fun & easy! We want to keep it simple, coffee, juice, and breakfast items (donuts, donut holes, muffins, cookies, etc.) Please check your calendar and review the available slots below; click on the button to sign up. Help us keep coffee hour brewing! Click Here to Access the Coffee Hour Sign Up Downtown Eau Claire Discover what's happening this weekend in Eau Claire Get out and enjoy Downtown Eau Claire this weekend! Visit the DECI Event Calendar Downtown Construction Updates New construction updates are on our website! Please follow the link for this week's construction report: https://www.downtowneauclaire.org/explore/explore-downtown/constructionupdates/ Vanco Click here to make your donation online or 1. To Start: Text 844-307-0451 with the amount you wish to donate, then press send. 2. Register: You will receive a registration link. Click the link and enter your contact & payment info. Tap "Process". 3. Give: After registration is complete, you will receive a verification text as well as a receipt via email. 4. Repeat: For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically. Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral 510 S. Farwell Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701 (715) 835-3734 \| This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. \| www.christchurcheauclaire.com The Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire The Episcopal Church in the United States The Anglican Communion To ensure that our messages arrive in your inbox, please add This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to your contacts. If you prefer not to receive news from Christ Church Cathedral in the future, click here to unsubscribe.