World Mission Network - Diocese of El Camino Real

Archbishop of Canterbury launches appeal for Christians in the Holy Land

2011-07-12T10:38:00.001-07:00

From Rev. Michael W. Ridgway, St. Thomas, via Anglican Communion News Service: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, today launched an Appeal at General Synod's July 2011 Group of Sessions, for funds to help sustain Christian communities in the Holy Land. “I returned from a visit to the Holy Land last year with a very, very strong sense that we had to do more to express our

Sudanese Bishops Plead for their People

2011-06-23T07:57:00.001-07:00

From Rev. Michael W. Ridgway, St. Thomas – Sunnyvale via The Living Church: People of the Nuba Mountains region in Sudan are under armed assault from government forces, said the region’s Anglican bishop June 17 during an annual meeting of the American Friends of the Episcopal Church of Sudan. “As many people have heard, it is really a genocide,” said the Rt. Rev. Andudu Elnail, Bishop of

Christians in the Middle East - Archbishop on World at One

2011-06-20T10:49:00.000-07:00

From Rev. Michael W. Ridgway, St. Thomas via The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Website: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has expressed his deep anxiety for Christians in the Middle East, but also cautious optimism about possible outcomes of the Arab Spring. Speaking during an interview with Martha Kearney on BBC Radio 4's "World at One" programme, the Archbishop expressed his

Praying with and for the people of Sudan

2011-01-06T09:51:00.001-08:00

From Rev. Michael W. Ridgway, St. Thomas via The Anglican Communion News Service: The thoughts and prayers of many in the Anglican Communion are focused on Sudan at this time, as the people of Southern Sudan prepare for a referendum to decide their future. The referendum will take place on 9 January next, and all are invited to pray and to focus their concerns on that war-torn country at this

Post-quake Haiti "reborn" Bishop tells Compass Rose Society's AGM

2010-10-17T07:47:00.001-07:00

From Rev. Michael W. Ridgway, St. Thomas via Anglican Communion News Service: At its annual meeting in London on September 8th and 9th, over 90 members of the Compass Rose Society, which provides financial support to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican Consultative Council, heard the Bishop of Haiti, the Right Reverend Jean Zaché Duracin, say of this year’s earthquake, “in just 35

Haiti News

2010-10-15T13:55:00.001-07:00

From The Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real: The latest news on Haiti's recovery from Episcopal Relief and Development's support in this beleaguered country! Click here for the entire story (in Adobe PDF format)

The Diocese of Western Tanganyika to cast votes on 8/20/2010 for next Bishop

2010-08-19T15:21:00.001-07:00

From Mary Beth Powell, ECR Greetings, Friends: Bishop Mary has invited our Diocesan Community to join us in prayer for the Diocese of Western Tanganyika: The Diocese of Western Tanganyika: this Friday, August 20th, the diocese is voting for its new bishop to replace Bishop Gerard Mpango, who retired last June. A great deal of transition is underway there. We pray that God guides the hearts

Haiti Cathedral Project Request for Expert Help

2010-05-17T07:50:00.001-07:00

From The Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real: We have a request to help provide names of architectural firms that have the wherewithal to build a fine church building as well as one that is earthquake- and hurricane-resistant. Also, experts are needed: seismologists and people familiar with the details for Requests For Proposals from such firms. The Partners With Haiti Project is building

An Urgent Appeal from on behalf of Ben Ajiek

2010-04-17T08:23:00.001-07:00

From Rev. Jerry Drino, Hope With Sudan: I am writing you to see if you can help me find some frequent flier miles for a family emergency for Ben Ajiek, one of the Sudanese in our community. He called me in tears yesterday to say that his daughter, Ajang, had died. She was born premature two weeks ago in Wau, southern Sudan. His wife, Adaing, has been under severe stress because their nine

Sudan: Government Repression Threatens Fair Elections

2010-03-24T09:46:00.001-07:00

From Rev. Michael W. Ridgway, Deacon: March 22, 2010 - (Johannesburg) - Political repression and other rights violations ahead of the April general elections in Sudan threaten prospects for a free, fair, and credible vote, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch research missions to Sudan from November 2009 to March 2010 found that both the Government of National Unity and the

Haiti Update, Letter from Bishop Duracin

2010-03-07T14:46:00.001-08:00

From Rev. Michael W. Ridgway: ‘The earthquake has not destroyed our hope in the future’ Read it all here.

AP—Anglican leader worried about Mideast’s Christians

2010-02-21T17:33:00.001-08:00

Posted by Rev. Michael W. Ridgway, St. Stephens-in-the-Field, San Jose: The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams voiced grave concern Saturday over the eroding Christian presence in the Holy Land on the first stop of his four-day pilgrimage to the region. Williams, the spiritual leader of the Anglican communion worldwide, held a sermon for hundreds of faithful at the River Jordan after

World Mission Sunday and Lenten Mite Boxes for Sudan

2010-01-29T07:31:00.001-08:00

From Rev. Jerry Drino, Hope With Sudan: Dear Partners with Sudan, In two weeks much of the Christian world will celebrate World Mission Sunday (Feb 14) with Lent beginning the following week. It is a Sunday about hearts and we ask you to direct your people's hearts towards Sudan. I have attached a file in two formats and ask you to consider using these for World Mission Sunday and for Lent in

We are desperate but strong in faith

2010-01-28T08:33:00.001-08:00

From Rev. Michael W. Ridgway, SSITF, via the Anglican Communion News Service:These are the words of Bishop Jean Zache Duracin of the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti two weeks after the earthquake which has become known simply as 'La Catastrophe'.In his reflections posted on the website of the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti http://www.egliseepiscopaledhaiti.org/ Bishop Duracin describes the devastation and

World Mission Sunday Info

2010-01-26T11:32:00.001-08:00

From The Rev. Canon Brian Nordwick Canon to the Ordinary for Finance and Administration: via The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs Episcopal Church World Mission Sunday highlights caring for all God’s creation Sunday, February 14 [January 21, 2010] Recognizing God’s creation as a sacred place, the focus for 2010 World Mission Sunday, celebrated on Sunday,

Haiti Devastated by Earthquake

2010-01-13T08:07:00.001-08:00

From Episcopal Relief & Development:In the aftermath of a 7.0 earthquake, Episcopal Relief & Development is providing critical emergency funds to Haiti. We (ERD) are currently accepting donations to the Haiti Fund to support this assistance and will continue updating this site as we receive information.From Rev. Michael W. Ridgway, St. Stephens in the Field, San Jose:Read New York Times article

Sudan Before and After 2011

2010-01-12T19:16:00.001-08:00

From Sudan BlogSpot Host An Expert Discussion Sudan is facing one of the most important periods of time in its history. National elections are scheduled for April 2010 and a referendum for Southern Sudan and Abyei is scheduled for January 2011. Genocide continues in the Darfur region of Sudan and the International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Sudan’s President, Omar Al-Bashir

Archbishops issue urgent plea for peace in Sudan

2010-01-12T18:59:00.001-08:00

From episcopallife online by Matthew Davies, January 12, 2010 Drawing attention to Sudan's faltering peace process, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and Episcopal Church of Sudan Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul met with U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown Jan. 11 to underscore the urgency for the international community to take action to ensure that the country doesn't plunge back into civil

Advent Anticipation

2009-12-09T15:31:00.001-08:00

From Robin Denney, Sudan: Dear Friends, I love the purple seasons. Both Advent and Lent are seasons of preparation and anticipation. When I was little I always liked saving the best for last, I would even peel the fried breading off the chicken nuggets to eat it last, because it was my favorite part. The anticipation of something wonderful somehow magnifies the wonder of it. In Sudan

Photoshop.com Album: Beta Companion Videos Group Album

2009-11-05T16:13:00.001-08:00

The Death of an Archdeacon

2009-11-03T13:19:00.001-08:00

From Rev. Michael W. Ridgway, St. Stephen-in-the-Field: Faith J.H. McDonnell Featured in World Magazine "Do the math" November 07, 2009 Most likely, the militia (and its sponsors) targeted Mabior because he was a prominent, beloved leader in the community. He had recently become archbishop of Twic East diocese, newly formed to accommodate the fast-growing church in Bor county, which is

Interfaith clergy letter on Sudan peace delivered to White House

2009-10-12T07:30:00.001-07:00

From Rev. Jerry Drino via the ENS: Episcopal, other faith leaders participate in October 2 meeting By ENS staff, October 02, 2009 [Episcopal News Service] Bishop Suffragan David Jones of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia and Alexander Baumgarten, interim director of government relations for the Episcopal Church, joined faith leaders from Christian, Muslim, and Jewish traditions

Rep. Zoe Lofgren responds to plea for action in Sudan with H.R. 2139

2009-10-12T07:22:00.001-07:00

From Rev. Jerry Drino, Hope with Sudan: Dear Mr. Drino: Thank you for contacting me urging support for increased global humanitarian assistance. I wholeheartedly agree with you that global poverty, which often results in hunger, is a pressing issue that we need to do more to help solve. I appreciate your advocacy on this issue. I am happy to inform you that, in part due to your

African boy's plight spurs donation from Las Palmas girl

2009-10-09T15:44:00.001-07:00

From Rev. Michael W. Ridgway via Off 68: A 12-year-old African boy who could well have lived and died unknown to any American is being mourned locally by members of the Episcopal church — and particularly by 11-year-old Holly Kasten of Las Palmas Ranch. Holly, who has epilepsy, was feeling glum about a prolonged seizure she had experienced while swimming when she heard a sermon this past

In Darfur, Absence Of Fighting Doesn’t Equal Peace

2009-09-27T08:16:00.001-07:00

From Rev. Michael Ridgway, St. Stephens-in-the-Field via National Public Radio: U.S. and international officials say the situation in Sudan's war-torn region of Darfur is improving, but that is little comfort to Darfuris, who have a very different perspective. The situation in Darfur now may not qualify as war, but many say it doesn't look like peace, either. The outgoing commander

Appeal for Political Action – Sudan

2009-09-26T14:01:00.001-07:00

From Rev. Jerry Drino, Hope with Sudan: Attached are ten files all containing information as to how we can support political action on behalf of Sudan. Readers are encouraged to review these resources and meet with members of congress and raise awareness; take action. 9/1/09 Appeal from the Archbishop of Sudan US Policy in Sudan – What is at Stake Talking Points for Meeting Sudan

Trio of Bishops Seek to Strengthen Communion Ties

2009-09-24T08:29:00.001-07:00

Article from The Living Church: The initial meeting between Bishop Mary Gray-Reeves of the Diocese of El Camino Real and Bishop Michael Perham of Gloucester, England, at the 2008 Lambeth Conference was an auspicious one. When a protester jumped up and called Bishop Gray-Reeves “a whore of the church,” Bishop Perham stepped in to help his new American acquaintance around the protesters and on to

Discussing Mission with Three Bishops

2009-09-22T18:48:00.001-07:00

From Katy Dickinson, St. Andrews: John and I spent this afternoon at a workshop at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in San Jose, California with our own Bishop Mary plus the two Bishops of our Companion Diocese who are visiting this week: The Right Reverend Mary Gray-Reeves, Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real, The Episcopal Church The Right Reverend Gerard Mpango, Diocese of Western

Companion Diocese Visitation Updates

2009-09-21T13:26:00.001-07:00

Daily summaries of our companion dioceses activities and visitations are available on the diocesan website! Click here or copy and paste the following URL: http://www.edecr.org/companion/companionupdates.htm The diocesan visitation schedule is available here or by clicking the following URL: http://www.edecr.org/companion/companiondocs/Companion-VisitSchedule-200909.pdf

Attacks in Sudan and new martyrs

2009-09-01T21:41:00.001-07:00

From Rev. Jerry Drino,More martyrs are being added daily in the Sudan. (Please see the these attached files: Sudan Tribune Account of Attack 8-30-09 & Archbishop of Sudan - Appeal 9-1-09) Jerry is asking the diocese for prayers and to be prepared to act by contacting their local member of Congress regarding this situation. He has asked the Office of Government Relations in DC to prepare a

Tribal attacks continue in Bor, Southern Sudan

2009-09-01T21:23:00.001-07:00

From Carol Pecora, Hope With Sudan: Lost Boys of Sudan, living in San Jose continue to lose family members in tribal massacres taking place today. Gabriel Makuei Tor lost his older brother last week in the raid mentioned below. Two weeks ago, James Majork Deng and Simon Kuri Deng lost their uncle in a similar raid. Peter Nyok's aunt who raised him was killed on Palm Sunday. 8/29/09 It

Scores dead in South Sudan clash

2009-08-07T16:36:00.001-07:00

At least 185 people - mostly women and children - have been killed in ethnic violence in South Sudan, officials say. Members of the Lou Nuer community had gone fishing south of Akobo town amid a severe food shortage when ethnic Murle fighters reportedly attacked them. Eleven soldiers from the South Sudan army, the SPLA, who were protecting the Lou Nuer, were among those killed. Several

TANZANIA SOLAR OVEN PROJECT

2009-08-07T08:22:00.001-07:00

From ECR Administrative Update 2009 Aug 06: Peggy Bryan, a parishioner at St. Andrew’s Saratoga and a candidate for holy orders, is traveling to Africa in October to visit the the Diocese of Western Tanganyika. The primary mission is to demonstrate the use of solar ovens to parish families within the Tanganyika area, a diocese in a growing partnership with our diocese, El Camino Real. Peggy

Letter to President Obama-on the situation of Christians in Pakistan

2009-08-04T18:22:00.001-07:00

From Rev. Jerry Drino: August 3, 2009 Honorable Barack H. Obama President of the United States of America 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 205500 Dear Mr. President, In your speech to the Muslim world in Cairo on June 4, 2009 you said, “Violent extremists have exploited these tensions in a small, but potent minority of Muslims.” It is true and now this “Potent

Update: Mid-Year Reflections from Robin Denney

2009-07-09T08:14:00.001-07:00

From Robin Denney, Sudan: Dear Friends, I’m half-way through my first year in Sudan. So I thought I’d reflect some on the journey thus far. (my more traditional monthly reflection is posted on my blog, “God can revive us” June 1). This is technically my June update, I’m a bit behind schedule! I have been blessed in my work to see a vast amount of southern Sudan. I have

Help Needed With Birth Expenses

2009-07-04T07:33:00.001-07:00

From the Rev. Jerry Drino, Hope With Sudan: Ajout, wife of James Majok Deng is about to give birth to their first child. She lives in Australia and he in San Jose. While she visited last year for four months they tried desperately to get immigration papers for her because he is a U.S. citizen but they did not succeed. James is finishing at East Bay State University (Hayward) and only has a

San Jose Sudanese Graduates

2009-07-04T07:27:00.001-07:00

From the Rev. Jerry Drino, Hope With Sudan: Gabriel Makuei Tor arrived as a refugee four and a half years ago from Kenya. He had watched as his friends left in 2001 for the US never thinking that he might never be called. In the meantime he followed his vocation to ministry by teaching English and leading Bible classes for over a hundred Sudanese widows in Nairobi. Then his day came

Dean David Bird reflects on visit to Diocese of Gloucester

2009-06-09T18:47:00.001-07:00

From the Very Rev. David Bird, Ph.D., Trinity Cathedral: Dean’s Desk, June 2009 issue of The Carillon (reprinted with permission) “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” asked some of Jesus’ critics. “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household," said Jesus. A strong current of tension runs through the gospel accounts of Jesus’ ministry and never more so

World Mission Day Summaries

2009-06-05T05:39:00.000-07:00

From Rev. Michael W. Ridgway, St. Stephens-in-the-Field:On May 16, a gathering of over 57 people met with Bishop Mary at St. Paul's in Salinas to hear the Bishop's report from her recent trips to our companion dioceses, Western Tanganyika and Gloucester. After her presentation, which included a slide show, commentary and a Q&A session, the participants broke out into groups to discuss and

Easter in Bor Diocese

2009-05-31T20:30:00.001-07:00

From Robin Denney, Sudan: This Easter trip to Bor is actually a peace and reconciliation and evangelism trip, as well as the Archbishop’s official visit to the Diocese of Bor, and the new Diocese of East Twic, just instituted today, April 13! We are about 75 miles north of Bor, and will continue to travel the rest of the week up further, returning to Bor. This is Jonglei State, which has

National Geographic, "The Forgotten Faithful"

2009-05-30T17:01:00.001-07:00

From Rev. Michael W. Ridgway, St. Stephen’s-in-the-Field: Followers of Jesus for nearly 2,000 years, native Christians today are disappearing from the land where their faith was born. Read the article The Forgotten Faithful authored by Don Belt of National Geographic republished on the “Friends of Sabeel” website here. And keep in mind that Naim Ateek, the head of Sabeel and author of the

Tell a Friend – Make a Difference

2009-05-28T20:40:00.001-07:00

From Rev. Jerry Drino, Hope With Sudan: Lost Boys of the Sudan Documentary This Sunday, May 31 KTEH, Channel 54 at 6:00 pm,, will present their documentary, “The Lost Boys of the Sudan.” Facing genocide as little boys, Peter Nyok and Simon Kuir Deng will relate the flight from their villages in Sudan when they were seven, running for weeks with other boys to Ethiopia where they stayed with

Appeal to the International Donor and Diplomatic Community in the Sudan

2009-05-22T17:58:00.000-07:00

From the Rt. Rev. Daniel Deng Bul, Archbishop and Primate of the Province of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan:4th May 2009 I, Daniel Deng Bul, Archbishop and Primate of the Province of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan and Bishop of the Diocese of Juba, am personally appealing to the international donor and diplomatic communities, on behalf of the entire

Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers

2009-05-20T07:06:00.000-07:00

From Claudia Ward - All Saints', Carmel:In 2001 while in Kenya, a friend discovered Annah Warature and the Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers through a chance encounter. Being a spinner herself she sat and spun with the ladies and when she left she shipped home a bunch of their products which we then sold, returning the proceeds to Africa. My friend and I belong to Anne’s Web, a spinning guild here

England Visit Report with Photos

2009-05-14T10:09:00.000-07:00

From the Rev. Canon Brian Nordwick:View Bishop Mary’s visit to England with photos, please click on the following link: http://www.edecr.org/companion/Companion-TriadUpdate-20090513.pdf

Robin Denney on the cover of April 26th issue of "The Living Church"

2009-04-28T18:34:00.000-07:00

From Rev. Michael Ridgway, St. Stephens-in-the-Field: El Camino Real's own Robin Denney is featured on the cover of this weeks "The Living Church" (April 26th, 2009). Inside there is a feature article on missionary work in the Sudan entitled "Sustaining Spirit in the Church of the Sudan" by members of The Episcopal Church. Among those pictured are The Rt. Rev. Nathaniel Garang, Bishop of the

Hope With Sudan Report on Conflicts in Sudan

2009-04-25T11:34:00.000-07:00

From Rev. Jerry Drino, Hope With Sudan:The following is a report from the Rev. Jacob Nhial Guut, one of the Coordinators for Hope With Sudan in Kenya. He recently went on a fact-finding trip back to southern Jonglei State where he was born. The conditions are horrendous as he describes.Please read the entire article here:

Update from Robin Denney - Episcopal Missionary in Sudan

2009-04-25T11:27:00.001-07:00

From Robin Denney - The Sudan:Dear Friends,The convoy of three flat bed semi-trucks, half a dozen pick-ups and SUVs, and assorted government and police vehicles, thudded over potholes, fish-tailed through muddy slews, trundled over bumps and rocks, and occasionally zigzagged out into the bush or open plain searching for a passable route, all the while accompanied by the sound of drums and song

2009-04-25T11:12:00.001-07:00

From Joanna Shreve of St. Timothy's:Dear Friends,We are having a "World Mission" meeting on May 16th at St. Paul's, Salinas, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our World Mission Network, along with the Conference Educational Resource Team (CERT), is going to be helping with the hospitality for this event. AS MEMBERS OF THE WORLD MISSION NETWORK We NEED YOUR HELP!! We will be starting with a coffee hour at 9:

Pictures of Tanzania from Gloucester Delegation

2009-04-08T09:46:00.000-07:00

From Lucy Taylor, Diocese of Gloucester:Here are links to our photos! You can view them at www.flickr.com/photos/36996861@N07/You can view our links page on http://www.gloucester.anglican.org/mission/link/

The Global Episcopal Mission Network Meeting - May 20-23

2009-04-02T08:38:00.000-07:00

From Rev. Amy Denney Zuniga:The Global Episcopal Mission Network is holding its annual Mission Institute right in El Camino's backyard, at the Mercy Center in Burlingame from May 20-23. The focus will be on "making the local-global connection" and speakers include Dr. Jenny Te Paa, noted Anglican indigenous theologian from New Zealand, Dr. Henry Zeigler, medical missionary in Tanzania, and The

Triad Companion Relationship - Tanzania Slide Show

2009-04-01T08:10:00.000-07:00

Our world travelers Bishop Mary and Brian Nordwick are back from an amazing journey to our companion diocese of Western Tanganyika! And they've taken lots of pictures to share with everyone.Rev. Canon Brian Nordwick sifted through over 800 pictures to present these 52 photos and 3 videos here in this slide show: You can also check out the slide show in a new window and super sized here. Or if

An Appeal from the Bishop of Yambio, Sudan: Theological Education Partnership Opportunity

2009-03-30T06:35:00.000-07:00

From Jerry Drino:Below is a communication between the Bishop of Yambio in Sudan and Jerry Drino. Yambio has one of the three school of theology that are function in the Province of the Sudan with 5 million or more Episcopalians. WIth only 20% of the clergy having had any basic formal theological education, the survival and support of the BYEET is very crucial for the health and growth of the

Triad Companion Companion Relationship: Western Tanganyika

2009-03-23T10:44:00.000-07:00

From Rev. Canon Brian Nordwick:We made it here safe and have had a great couple of days. A celebration with over 2000 in church at the cathedral today where the documents of the partnership were signed. All is well. We have a very busy and tight schedule. They are very welcoming and very appreciative of our visit.Click to view movie/slideshow below: or click the image below to view all

World Mission Network Convocation Summary

2009-03-18T09:49:00.000-07:00

From Joanna Shreve & Jerry Drino:We had some great conversation at the World Mission Network Convocation this past Saturday at Church of the Good Shepherd in Salinas. Canon Jesus Reyes shared about his experiences as a missionary in Mexico and Brazil and how those experiences have helped form his approach to missionary work and to evangelism and congregational development. To sum up his message

World Mission Network Convocation: Conversations on the Mission Partnerships We Build Together

2009-02-25T07:56:00.000-08:00

From Joanna Shreve:Saturday, March 14, 9:00-4:00 pm.The World Mission Network of El Camino Real offers a tangible and practical way in which we connect with the Global Church and the needs of the world. As a congregation involved in world mission partnerships and seeking mission connections, we are being encouraged to send representatives to this “con-vocation” = speaking together.Three

Summaries Introducing the Diocese of Gloucester

2009-02-13T09:35:00.000-08:00

From Bishop Michael Perham:Please take a look at these four documents written by Bishop Michael, to help The Diocese of El Camino Real learn more about Bishop Michael and the Diocese of Gloucester:The Roots of the Diocese of GloucesterIntroducing Bishop Michael of GloucesterThe Challenges of the Diocese of GloucesterInternational Partnerships of the Diocese of Gloucester(Very good reading and

Resources for World Mission Sunday-- Feb 22, 2009

2009-02-13T09:24:00.000-08:00

From The Rev. Amy Denney Zuniga:In 1997, the General convention of the Episcopal Church designated the last Sunday in Epiphany as World Mission Sunday. This year World Mission Sunday falls on February 22, and the theme is "Building Up the Body of Christ" and support of the missionaries of the Episcopal Church. Here are some resources:A poster is available for free download at http://

Urgent Prayer Request

2009-01-19T13:36:00.000-08:00

From Robin Denney:Please pray for the following dioceses in Southern Sudan, which have, this week, suffered major displacement of people, influx of refugees, abductions, loss of life, casualties, and destruction of crops and property, at the hands of the Lords Resistance Army (LRA), a group of northern Ugandan rebels:Ezzo, Yambio, Ibba, Maridi, Mundri, Lui, and Torit

Sudan Prayer Request Details pt. 1

2009-01-19T12:57:00.000-08:00

From Bishop Francis Loyo, Anglican Bishop of Rokon in Southern Sudan via Fr. Jerry Drino:Dear Jerry,Thank you very much for your concern for the people of the Sudan.The people of the world are very busy with some of their own things and less concern with things or stories far away from them, however, there is a concern always for the Sudan where suffering is still created within the community

Sudan Prayer Request Details pt. 2

2009-01-19T11:11:00.000-08:00

From Fr. Jerry Drino:Dear Friends,I have just received this email from the Diocese of Salisbury, England who is in a companion relationship with the whole Province of the Sudan. The attacks of the Lord's Resistance Army on the Diocese of Mundri under score the precarious conditions under which the people and the Church in the Sudan exist. When I was leaving Sudan in December the southern

Greetings to our Companions

2009-01-03T08:06:00.000-08:00

From Bishop Mary:Thanks to Rev. Ed McNeill for his production work on this video.

New Year's Greeting from Rev. Jacob Nhial Guut

2009-01-02T22:04:00.000-08:00

From Rev. Jerry Drino:Below is a New Year's greeting from the Rev. Jacob Nhial Guut in Nairobi. He does much of the coordination of our program in Kenya and is a deeply gifted spiritual leader.Dear all Friends,Whatever is warm and inspiring...Whatever means most to you...Whatever makes you smile and brings joy to you... that's what I wish you this New Year 2009.Let all that I am praising the Lord

The Gloucester Cathedral Choir sings In the Bleak Midwinter

2008-12-26T09:28:00.001-08:00

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Hope With Sudan Year End Report

2008-12-23T19:47:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends of the World Mission Network,The following is the Hope With Sudan Year End Report from Rev. Jerry Drino. Fresh from his latest mission trip to Kenya and the Sudan, the following is his first hand account of the ongoing violence and suffering in the Sudan. It is a riveting, heartbreaking read.Please read it all.And as a reminder to turn to the One who sustains our hope despite the

Diocesan Intercessory Prayers - Gloucester

2008-12-16T15:11:00.000-08:00

From Bishop Michael Perham - Diocese of Gloucester:For the Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Indivisible Trinity in Gloucester, for its mission as the mother church of the diocese, and for Nick Bury, the Dean.For the more than 300 parishes and Chaplaincies of the diocese and for their clergy at a challenging time.For Bishop Michael’s senior staff team - John Went, Suffragan Bishop, Hedley

Diocesan Intercessory Prayers - Western Tanganyika

2008-12-14T17:14:00.000-08:00

From Bishop Gerard Mpango - Diocese of Western Tanganyika:Give thanks to God for our my Episcopal Ministry in 25 years. Join us in prayers of thanksgiving on 28th December 2008Pray for our preparations for your forth-coming visit to our diocesePray for our Bible College in Kasulu as they close for holidays and prepare for next term. Pray for provision of fundingPray for our project for roofing

Diocesan Intercessory Prayers - El Camino Real

2008-12-09T20:33:00.000-08:00

There has been much dialogue between Bishop Mary and Bishop Michael of Gloucester and Bishop Gerard of Western Tanganyika since the formalizing of our Triad Companion Relationship. One of the first fruits of this conversation has been the development of intercessory prayers which will be offered by each of the Companion partners. Intercessory prayers authored by Bishop Mary of the Diocese of El

Confernce Call Meeting Minutes 12-04-08

2008-12-07T20:49:00.000-08:00

A lively discussion on next steps for the ECR World Mission Network was held on December 4th. Highlights include the organization of a retreat to enter more deeply into our sense of shared mission to share experiences; explore possibilities. Additionally, a call for administrative assistance has gone out to Mission members to help support the network while Robin attends to her mission work in the

Web Article: "The Ethics of Aid - One Kenyan's Perspective"

2008-12-06T15:04:00.000-08:00

More from Celeste Ventura:"One more piece that might be of interest to the World Mission Network and also might help to guide us in relationship with Western Tanganyika and Gloucester."We explore the complex ethics of global aid with a young writer from Kenya, Binyavanga Wainaina. He is among a rising generation of African voices who bring a cautionary perspective to the morality and efficacy

Review of History and Geography of the Anglican Diocese of Western Tanganyika

2008-12-06T14:28:00.000-08:00

From Celeste Ventura:"After listening to Bishop Mary, at St. George's months ago, reading the World Mission network blog, being at Convention as we endorsed the Triad Companion relationship, I realized my knowledge of the history and people of the Anglican Diocese of Western Tanganyika (ADWT) was sketchy at best. Robin suggested I check out the BBC. With a little investigation and reading I have

Conference Call Tonight!

2008-12-04T12:52:00.001-08:00

There will be a Conference Call today, December 4, at 6:00pmTelebridge Number: 916-233-0499Guest PIN: 40381Everyone is welcome to join the call. We will be talking about what are the next steps for the network, and we will be discussing the possibility of putting together a retreat for the network early next year.Also, the Network's November Update is now available: Click Hereor look under "

Outreach in ECR - Acting Globally AND Locally

2008-12-02T20:13:00.000-08:00

Barbara Snyder, St. Mark's, Santa Clara, has authored two articles we are featuring on the World Mission Network Blog. The articles describe the how Barbara and Don Snyder are working to fulfill the call to service locally and abroad through work with Habitat for Humanity and in healthcare centers. The articles are posted in the"Mission Stories" section, below right. The pictures are of Barbara

Partnership Request- Food Assistance Urgently Needed- Haiti

2008-11-27T14:44:00.000-08:00

St. Dunstan's Carmel has been involved in a 26 year relationship with St. Andres School in Hinche Haiti. 90% of their parish is involved in this ministry in some way! An important part of their support has been the school lunch program, which for many students is the only meal they get in a day. Their funding partner is no longer able to provide assistance. St. Dunstan's is urgently seeking

Companionship Prayer

2008-11-25T15:58:00.000-08:00

The following prayer, in both English and Swahili, is a prayer for this new triad companion relationship between our diocese, the diocese of Gloucester, and the diocese of Western Tanganyika. Bishop Michael wrote it, based on the companionship agreement, and with the input of Bishops Gerard and Mary. The Bishops have agreed to hold one another in prayer.Please join Bishops Mary, Michael, and

A Message from Bishop Gerard

2008-11-25T15:53:00.001-08:00

The following is an email message from Bishop Gerard of Western Tanganyika, one of our new companion dioceses. He describes the beautiful ceremony they have planned for the signing of the companionship agreement, which will take place this Sunday, November 30.Dear Mary and Michael;We are getting more excited as we draw near to the real day....Sunday Nov. 30.Let me briefly share

Good News from Sudan

2008-11-24T13:26:00.000-08:00

We have wonderful news from Juba. Guet, the wife of James Atem Tuor has been found and her abductor is in jail. In talking with James yesterday, Guet seems to be unharmed and is staying with elders of her clan in Juba. Your prayers and concerns have been most helpful during these trying times. Equally, important have been your generous commitment to help James Atem get to Juba to be with his

Bishop Mary's Address to Convention 2008

2008-11-21T19:29:00.000-08:00

Photo: Copyright 2008 Katy Dickinson, used with permissionClick here to read the full text of Bishop Mary's Address: Bishop's Convention AddressBishop Mary, in her address to Convention, encouraged us all to stretch our boundaries, locally and globallyShe challenged us to get to know someone or a context in our community that is outside our comfort zone, remembering that multi-cultural parishes

Emergency in Sudan

2008-11-20T20:16:00.000-08:00

Guet Garang, 22 year old wife of James Atem Tuor of San José has been abducted in Juba, Southern Sudan. She has been living with her mother and a sister in an apartment which James Atem provides for them in Nakuru, Kenya and had gone a week ago to visit another sister in Juba. On Tuesday, five days later she disappeared, presumably abducted after she left the home. See Bishop Mary’s powerpoint presentation on Lambeth and this new relationship below: Click Here This Blog:To comment on any article, click on "comments" at the bottom of the article, fill in the box provided, and add your name. Choose the "anonymous" option so you don't have to create an account.To see photos with captions from mission activities, click on the slideshow "Partnership in Action" in the top

Sudan Advocacy Action Forum Situation Update 29-2008

2008-11-07T05:18:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends of Sudan,This update will address issues in both Darfur and Kordofan.In recent days there has been a flurry of worrisome reports. The first was that Khartoum and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) -- which runs the semi-autonomous south and is a partner in the Government of National Unity -- both have been building up their armies ahead of the 2009 elections and 2011

Blog Entry - Update #1 from Robin Denney in Sudan

2008-10-26T16:02:00.000-07:00

From Robin Denney 24 October - Juba, Capitol of Southern Sudan I arrived in Juba yesterday, greeted by Bishop Alapayo, and two others, John from the Kampala office, and Simon Peter from the development arm of the church. Everyone has been so welcoming. The bishops of Sudan have been gathered for training in Juba for the last two weeks, so I got to be here for the last two days, and meet the

Mission Partnership Opportunity Alert

2008-10-17T11:23:00.000-07:00

I received the following email from Canon Enock Tombe, Secretary General of the Episcopal Church in Sudan. Robin Denney, an agricultural advisor missionary from the Diocese of El Camino Real, is leaving Sunday from SFO for a two week assessment interview in Sudan, She will be placed as the Agricultural Advisor for the Episcopal Church in the Sudan in January or February. I inquired of Enock if

Convention Presentation!

2008-10-16T11:51:00.000-07:00

The WMN is putting on a presentation during convention, so mark your calendars: Saturday November 8, Sherwood Hall, Salinas. The presentation will be sometime between 11:30am and 1:00pm. Everyone who has been involved in mission work this year, is invited to join us on stage, to give the delegation an idea of how alive mission work is in our diocese. We will also have a powerpoint presentation

US Sudanese Form an Alliance for Development

2008-09-28T16:48:00.000-07:00

Eighteen Sudanese non-governmental organizations NGOs met in Rochester, NY on September 20-21. Developed over the last four to five years by groups who came as "The Lost Boys of Sudan," the intention of the meeting was to form an alliance to create a unified program to deliver clean water, medical facilities, schools and agricultural development projects to war-torn Southern Sudan. Among the

END POVERTY 2015: Praying to Make it Happen -- ACTION

2008-09-28T16:10:00.000-07:00

From Jerry Drino:The Episcopal Public Policy NetworkPolicy AlertClick here to read about how you can tell lawmakers to renew commitment to MDGs.

Bishop Mary's Presentation on Lambeth

2008-09-25T18:24:00.001-07:00

The powerpoint presentation that Bishop Mary gave at Lambeth, is now available here on our blog! In it, you will see pictures and information about the Bishop's time at Lambeth, and also background for the proposed Triad Companion Diocese Relationship between ECR, Gloucester, and Western Tanganyika.Please post your thoughts about this triad relationship by commenting on this article, or the

9-15 Conference Call Summary

2008-09-22T19:24:00.000-07:00

The World Mission Network Conference call was held on 9-15-08. An agenda prepared by Rev. Jerry Drino was presented and a lively discussion among the participants followed for over an hour. Comments and questions were offered regarding the Triad Diocesan Companion relationship presented by Bishop Mary. Next steps were proposed for improving communication among members and the identification of

Experience THE GIRL EFFECT

2008-09-14T20:33:00.000-07:00

From David Wittrock (St. Mary's, Pacific Grove) regarding "The Girl Effect": The humanitarian organization CARE has posted an informative video presentation on its website showing that by investing in girls' education we are assisting in one of the best ways to fight global poverty.Watch the video here

Your Mission Stories

2008-09-12T19:43:00.000-07:00

Please share your mission stories with us! You can post comments to this article with your story, or email the World Mission Network with your story so we can post it!See the "Your Mission Stories" section in the right hand sidebar, where links to mission stories will be posted.See the newest story: A reflection from Jackie Boynton on Epiphany Lutheran and Episcopal Church's 10 year relationship

Discussion Topic - 3 Way Diocesan Companion Relationship

2008-09-11T16:29:00.000-07:00

What do you think about the possibility of a 3-way Diocesan Relationship, as proposed by the Bishop? How do you think this relationship will impact our diocese?Background:At a meeting of the World Mission Network, Bishop Mary proposed a Triad Companion Diocese Relationship with a diocese from the Church of England (Gloucester) and a diocese from the Anglican Church of Tanzania (Western

Conference Call- "The Circle of Mission"

2008-09-11T16:21:00.000-07:00

You Are Invited!On Monday, September 15 at 7pm we will have a follow-up conference call to plan our next step. We have reserved a conference call line for 30 participants. Anyone who would like to join the conference call is welcome to do so in the spirit of working as a network, which is a circular and inclusive model. In order to participate we ask that you email , Robin (redenney AT

Meeting with Bishop Mary

2008-09-10T13:34:00.000-07:00

The World Mission Network met with Bishop Mary on Saturday September 6 in Salinas. More than 40 people attended. The bishop talked about her experience at Lambeth this summer, and presented a concept for a Triad Companion Diocese Relationship between ECR, a diocese in Tanzania, and a diocese in England.See the full report of the meeting including discussion and next steps: Minutes 9-6-08

News from Southern India

2008-09-05T21:33:00.000-07:00

More than 30,000 Christian educational institutions across Southern India closed for a day to hold a peaceful protest of the escalating violence against Christians across Southern India. Now the government is threatening to take action against these institutions for the protest.READ about it at Episcopal Life online:http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81808_100398_ENG_HTM.htm

Bishop Mary to Report to World Mission Network

2008-08-13T17:03:00.000-07:00

Saturday September 69:30am-1pmAt: St. George's SalinasOur bishop has worked hard and prayerfully in her mission to discern where God is calling her and our diocese to enter more fully into companionship with other parts of the Anglican Communion. On Saturday, September 6 Bishop Mary invites congregations to send their representatives to a gathering of the diocesan World Mission Network at St.

World Mission Network Survey Report Now Available

2008-08-12T20:05:00.000-07:00

The World Mission Network has completed the first draft of its report on the mission involvement of the Diocese of El Camino Real. The WMN will keep this report up to date, and it will always be available on this blog on the right hand column under “Mission Data”. Please keep the World Mission Network updated with

Our Mission Involvement

2008-06-27T18:18:00.000-07:00

Click on the map above to see a larger version. This map shows the different places around the world that our Diocese has relationships and mission involvement. For contact information to learn more about any of these projects email Robin Denney. To submit information about any projects not depicted above, please post a comment here or email Robin Denney: redenney AT gmail.com

Discussion Topic -- MDGs

2008-06-14T19:02:00.000-07:00

How do you see your current involvement or desire to be involved in furthering the work of the MDGs?Can you vision this work in the context of partnerships?Are partnerships important to you?BackgroundThere has been much talk about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) throughout the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. (See link below for more info on the MDGs)* Goal 1: Eradicate