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Dallas, Texas

HAITI NEEDS YOUR HELP

The best way to assist victims of the earthquake in Haiti is to send money.

Bishop Dean Wolfe has encouraged all Episcopalians in the Diocese of Kansas to give money through Episcopal Relief and Development's Haiti Fund.

You can click the map or here to donate online.

NOTE: Fraudulent e-mails purporting to be from Bishop Duracin are circulating, asking for donations. Do not respond to these messages. The most secure way to contribute is through ER-D.

Praying for Haiti

Please continue to pray for all those affected by the quake. Bishop Wolfe suggest this prayer:

"Almighty and Most Merciful God, we remember before you the people of Haiti and all who have been affected by the devastating earthquake in that country. Be with all those who suffer and grieve. Comfort them in the midst of their sorrow and loss. Help us to provide food for the hungry, water for those who thirst, and shelter for all who have been left homeless. Help us to care for the people of Haiti as Christ cares for us. Grant this, Father, for the love of your son, who for our sake became poor, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

Haiti resource page

For resources to stay informed about the situation, please click here.

WHAT'S NEW

WORSKHOP ASKS "DOES YOUR MONEY GO TO CHURCH?"

"Does your money go to church?", a workshop designed to help people explore issues of stewardship, will be offered on two successive dates:

Saturday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Good Shepherd Church, 8021 W. 21st St. in Wichita

Sunday, Feb. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. (lunch at 12:30 p.m.) at St. Michael and All Angels Church, 6630 Nall Ave. in Mission

The same material will be presented at both sites, so participants should pick the date and location that meets their needs. The cost is $15 per person before Feb. 10 or $25 after that date. Childcare is available by preregistration.

Workshop leader will be the Rev. Mark Anschutz, former rector of St. Michael and All Angels in Dallas, Texas.

Download a one-page flyer about the event by clicking here. Download a two-page brochure and registration form by clicking here.

Contact Char DeWitt for more information.

150TH DIOCESAN CONVENTION WRAP-UP

The diocese met for the 150th time in convention Oct. 23-24 in Topeka. The featured guest was the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.

Read a report about the convention's activities by clicking here.

Read the address to convention by Bishop Dean E. Wolfe by clicking here.

Read the presiding bishop's sermon at Saturday's convention Eucharist by clicking here. Hear an audio recording of her sermon by clicking here.

To see a 10-minute video on the history of the Diocese of Kansas that was shown at convention, click here.

To see a 5-minute video on ministry in the diocese today, click here.

NEW CANON TO THE ORDINARY NAMED

Bishop Dean Wolfe has named the Rev. Craig Loya as the new canon to the ordinary for the diocese. He takes office Nov. 1. For nearly three years Loya has served as one of two campus missioners for the diocese.

Read more about Loya's appointment by clicking here.

SAFE CHURCH POLICY ANNOUNCED
A policy designed to help churches protect people from sexual abuse was adopted by the diocesan Council of Trustees at its meeting May 19, 2009. The policy guidelines describe who must undergo training in Safeguarding God's Children, as well as who needs background checks and other screening.

The policy also addresses disciplinary procedures for clergy and others involved in allegations of sexual misconduct.

The policy, in PDF format, is available by clicking here. A summary of the requirements is available by clicking here.

CYCLE OF PRAYER
The weekly cycle of prayers for those in the Diocese of Kansas and the Anglican Communion now is available for the months of October through December 2009. Click here to see the Cycle of Prayer in Word format.

For the Cycle of Prayer for January through March 2010, please click here.

STORIES FROM THE CURRENT ISSUE OF THE HARVEST
Click here to see what's new in the November/December 2009 issue of the newspaper of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas.

For stories from past issues of The Harvest, click here.

DIOLOG NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

DioLog, the bi-weekly electronic newsletter of the Diocese of Kansas, now is available online. Click here to see the current edition.

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