Greetings relatives … Welcome to the first monthly electronic newsletter of events and announcements for the office of Indigenous Ministry. Our communications work includes the spring and fall editions of our electronic newsletter, online blogs and postings on Facebook on the Native American and Indigenous Ministry, the Indigenous Theological Training Institute (ITTI) and the Episcopal Intercultural Network pages.
Celebrations of Ordinations
The Rev. Deacon Reynelda James, Paiute elder, ordained into the diaconate on April 30, 2011, during Paths Crossing, St. Paul, Sparks, Nev.
The Rev. Mary Crist, Blackfeet, ordained as a transitional deacon on June 11, 2011 at St. John’s Pro-Cathedral Los Angeles, Calif.; ordination to the priesthood will be January 7, 2012.
The Rev. Patricia White Horse-Carda, Ihanktowan Oyate, Yankton Sioux Tribe, ordained as priest on June 19, 2011, during Niobrara Convocation, Thunderhead Episcopal Center, south of Lead, S.D.; ordained as a transitional deacon on December 4, 2010, Calvary Cathedral, Sioux Falls, S.D.
The Rev. Deacon Paula Henson, Navajo, ordained to the diaconate on October 15, 2011 at Good Shepherd Mission in the Episcopal Church of Navajoland.
The Rev. Deacon Malcolm Naea Chun, Native Hawaiian, ordained into the diaconate on Friday, October 28, 2011, Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu, Hawaii
Next National WinterTalk Gathering Set for 2013
The focus in 2012 will be on trainings - As budgets decline, there is a need to do ministry differently. To host a national WinterTalk gathering would use half to three-quarters of the training funds, so in the best interest of Native clergy and lay leaders and with the support of the Executive Council Committee on Indigenous Ministry, we will hold WinterTalk gatherings every other year with the next one on the calendar for January 2013.
Native Youth Manual
The Rev. Ginny Doctor with Martha Allen, Executive Director for the Indigenous Theological Training Institute (ITTI) co-chaired the recent meeting in Minneapolis, Minn. of the committee to develop a Native Youth Ministry Manual sponsored by a constable grant secured by the Office of Indigenous Ministry. Other committee members include: The Rev. Kim Fonder; Amanda Frank; Kaze Gadway; the Rt. Rev. Carol Gallagher; Angela Haugen, ITTI Administrator; Keilani Klimczuk; Brandon Martinez, the Rev. Angela Goodhouse-Mauai, the Rev. Brandon Mauai, the Rev. John Robertson and the Rev. George Ross. The next meeting will held on December 1-4 in Sioux Falls, S.D. with additional writers joining.
Everyone, Everywhere
Sarah Eagle Heart, Indigenous Missioner, attended the “Everyone, Everywhere” conference for those individuals, congregations, groups and dioceses active in mission. People who are working on updating “In the Spirit of the Circle,” faith formation guidebook for Native American and Indigenous Ministry, also participated, these included: Martha Allen, Ron Braman, the Rev. Harold Eagle Bull, the Rev. Brad Hauff, and Angela Haugen. At least 70 people from the different ethnic ministries attended community-building fellowship events. Workshop videos are available for viewing at: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/ee11.htm
Anglican Council of Indigenous Women
The Anglican Council of Indigenous Women met during the “Mending Broken Hearts” White Bison, Inc. training October 7 – 10, 2011 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The women shared ideas for resolutions and several offered to help draft resolutions to be presented to the Executive Council Committee on Indigenous Ministry. Jasmine Bostock, Native Hawaiian, was introduced as the newest member of the Executive Council Committee on Indigenous Ministry (ECCIM).
Exposing the Doctrine of Discovery
Prior to Columbus Day, the office for Native American and Indigenous Ministry distributed links for a bulletin insert, leader’s book and video on the Doctrine of Discovery. A committee has been meeting throughout this year to develop materials including the video “The Episcopal Church Exposes the Doctrine of Discovery” available on YouTube. Kathryn Rickert, Ph.D., Chair of the First Nations Committee for the Diocese of Olympia, served as Doctrine of Discovery (DoD) project coordinator. Other participants on the DoD work team included: Martha Allen, Judith Conley, John Grate, Steve Lemen, the Rev. Richard Mendez, the Rev. Lewis Powell, and Newland Smith. Other contributors: Brian Fairbanks, the Rev. Brad Hauff, the Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston and Marcus Oldham. White Bison Contributors and Videographers: Don Coyhis, Les Frischmann, and Nina Frischmann. Co-Sponsor: Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati Native American Council.
Multigenerational Leader’s Guide: "Exposing the Doctrine of Discovery: a Call to Healing and Hope, Looking at Columbus Day through the Lens of our Baptismal Vows, A Congregational Resource: Faithful Reflection for Small Groups, Adults, Youth and Children" Link to pdf: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/documents/Leaders_Guide_8_0_Sept_28th_edited_DM_sj.pdf
Video for use in Discussion Groups: "The Episcopal Church Exposes the Doctrine of Discovery" This video is intended to inform people about the impact of the Doctrine of Discovery in an effort to respond to God's direction; that we, the Episcopal Church, "act with justice and … do what is right" (Psalm 106:3, Book of Common Prayer), and about the unjust way the Americas were settled, and the on-going consequences of those events. Link: http://youtu.be/drLnI_k5b6s
Link to pdf: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/documents/Leader_Guide_Oct_13_edited.pdf
New Blogs:
Check out our new blogs:
Native American and Indigenous Ministry:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Indigenous-Theological-Training-Institute-ITTI/30712603327?ref=ts#!/EpiscopalInterculturalNetwork
Anglican Council of Indigenous Women:
http://anglicancouncilofindigwomen.blogspot.com/?zx=84344b74a8db1160
Save-the-Date Calendar of Upcoming Events
October 30 – November 4, 2011, National Congress of American Indians 68th Annual Convention, Portland, Ore., link to website: http://www.ncai.org/ (Missioner attending)
November 29, 2011, Summit on Ecumenical Advocacy for Native American policy issues, Washington, D.C. (Missioner attending)
January 12-14, 2011, Consultation on Leadership and Theological Training with Bishops and Leaders, TBD
February 27 – March 9, 2012, New York City, 56th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, link to website: http://www.unwomen.org/how-we-work/csw/
February 29 – March 4, 2012, San Diego, “New Communities for Clergy and Laity,” the various ethnic communities of The Episcopal Church will meet to share information about what’s working in their ministries. Forty or more Native clergy and laity will attend from Native American and Indigenous ministry areas.
May 4 – 6, 2012, Indianapolis, Indiana, Deputies of Color meeting
July 5 – 12, 2012, Indianapolis, Indiana, 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, link to website:http://generalconvention.org/
Links to Facebook Pages:
Native American and Indigenous Ministries:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Communion-Partners/133303460025391#!/pages/Native-AmericanIndigenous-Ministries-of-the-Episcopal-Church/121658134519767
Indigenous Theological Training Institute (ITTI):https://www.facebook.com/pages/Indigenous-Theological-Training-Institute-ITTI/30712603327?ref=ts
Episcopal Intercultural Network:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Indigenous-Theological-Training-Institute-ITTI/30712603327?ref=ts#!/EpiscopalInterculturalNetwork
Native American and Indigenous Ministry Newsletter
The newsletter currently is produced every Spring and Fall. We are looking for news about Native ministry events in preparation for Advent and Christmas. Deadline will be Tuesday, November 15.
Monthly Update Request
Please send announcements about events in your area to Sarah Eagle Heart, Indigenous Missioner, at seagleheart@episcopalchurch.org. Information should include the title of the event, date, time, location, cost (if any), name of a contact person with phone number and/or email address. Any photos submitted must have a photo release giving permission to share. Deadline will be on the 25th of each month.
You are receiving this newsletter because of your relationship with Native American and Indigenous Ministries and The Episcopal Church. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, and you want to subscribe, please send your email address to Sarah Eagle Heart at seagleheart@episcopalchurch.org.
Sarah Eagle Heart, Indigenous Missioner
Elsie Dennis, Communications Consultant/Editor
Sarah Eagle Heart, MBA
Missioner - Indigenous Ministries
Team Leader - Diversity, Social & Environmental Ministries
Episcopal Church Center - LA Regional Office
840 Echo Park Ave Los Angeles, CA 90026
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