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News Archives:  July through September, 2008
Easter Week ends with Great Paschal Vespers
This ancient liturgy serves as a kind of transition back to "ordinary" life after the intense events of Holy Week and Easter. It was sung on March 30 by the Gregorian Singers. Read More
Bishop Sandy Hampton accepts a new call in Portland, Oregon
Bishop Sandy Hampton, who served as Minnesota's Bishop Suffragan from 1989-1996 (when he became Assisting Bishop in the Diocese of Olympia), has accepted a new call in Portland, Oregon. Read More
A well-traveled cross finds a home in Roseville
A 12-foot-high bronze cross, custom made in 1957 for the University Episcopal Center, now hangs in the entryway of St. Christopher's, Roseville. It's not the first move for this huge work of art. Read More
National awards for Minnesota communicators
At its annual awards banquet on April 11, the national Episcopal Communicators organization honored the work of several Minnesota communicators. Read More
A very special donation
Ready for Success is given clothing worth $185,000 recovered from a shoplifting bust. Read More
New Mosaic in Breck School's Chapel of the Holy Spirit
It's the third Holy Spirit Window for Breck School. But it isn't a window! Read More
Development Director Named
Kevin Shaw has been appointed Director of Development for the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota. The Rt. Rev. James L. Jelinek, Bishop of Minnesota, announced the appointment on May 14. Kevin will begin work at the end of May. Read More
St. James, Marshall, makes good use of its "Spare Change"
St. James, Marshall, met its MDG goal in the first week of its project, but the pledging didn't stop there! Read More
Celebrating "The Ministry of All the Baptized"
The 2008 Total Ministry Summit included 59 participants from fifteen congregations from around the diocese. One of the main opportunities for the summit was the opportunity to network with each other and to hear what has worked and what hasn’t been so successful in the various congregations. Read More
St. Thomas Church Building Deconsecrated
As part of the closing events at St. Thomas, the final worship service was held on Sunday, May 25 and the deconsecration of the building was done by Bishop James L. Jelinek on Tuesday, May 27. Both worship services were held with mixed-emotions. At the deconsecration service, Bishop Jelinek comforted and encouraged the St. Thomas family to remain steadfast in their faith in the new ministry realizing that "the presence of God is not tied to any place or building but with God's people wherever they are and wherever they go." (article submitted by Fr. James N. Wilson II, priest-in-charge) Read More
St. Matthew's Receives Environmental Grant
St. Matthew's, St. Paul, receives $12,000 grant for environmental stewardship program. Read More
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