Ongoing Education
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Sunday, May 30, 11:00 am the Spirit of the Heartland Churches (Good Samaritan, Our Saviour's, St. Stephen's, Grace, St. John's) gather at Good Samaritan in Sauk Center to celebrate our ministry together. The Rev. Connie Claxton will install the Rev. Pat Gillespie as Rector of Good Samaritan and Pastoral Mentor of Spirit of the Heartland. Friends from other Region Churches are invited to join us.
Seeking for growth in your spiritual life? Wanting to know more about scripture and tradition? Education for Ministry is an opportunity to grow, learn, and worship with a small community of Christians. Twice monthly gatherings for nine months of the year; schedule and location according to those interested. Come to St. John's, St. Cloud, on Tuesday, May 6, at 7 pm to find out more.
All women from Region III are invited to Trinity, Litchfield, on Wednesday, May 12 for the ECW annual meeting. Registration begins at 9:30 am, with meeting beginning at 10, followed by Holy Eucharist, lunch, and program. A freewill offering will be taken to cover expenses. For more information or to register, contact Mary Putzier 320-693-3076 or Connie Anderson 320-693-8790.
Save the dates: Women's Boundary Waters Retreat: June 23-26 Region Boundary Waters Transfiguration Retreat August 4-7
Thanks to some generous summer members, Good Samaritan has seasonal retreat facilities on Big Birch Lake that may be used for Region III vestry retreats. If your vestry is interested in holding a retreat there, contact Pat: pat@MotherFlash.com or 320-363-7422.
To add your parish news to this mailing, send email to news@MotherFlash.com, or contact by the 15th of the month: The Rev. Pat Gillespie -- 320-363-7422 29717 Island Lake Road, St. Joseph, MN 56374
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