Give glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians, 3:20, 21)
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Below, please find this week’s communications and reminders from The Episcopal Diocese of Montana. We hope you will find the weekly update useful.
Week of April 21st, 2025
Calendar at a Glance:
Save The Dates:
- April 26 – Pope Francis Funeral (broadcast ~2am)
- April 27 – Bishop’s Visitation @ St. Michael’s, Eureka
- April 29-May 1 – Clergy Conference – Speaker TBD
- May 3 – School for Deacons Zoom
- May 4 – Bishop’s Visitation @ St. James, Bozeman
- May 7 – Clergy Zoom CANCELLED in lieu of Clergy Conference
- May 7 – Senior Wardens sans Clergy Zoom
- May 11 – Bishop Visitation to Polson
- May 13 – Senior Wardens and Treasurers Zoom
- May 15 – Standing Committee Zoom
- May 17 – Diocesan Council
- May 18 – Bishop Visitation to St. Luke’s, Billings & Birney
- May 19-23 – Bishop at CPG Client Council in NYC
- May 25 – Bishop Visitation to Gethsemane, Manhattan
- May 26 – Memorial Day (Diocesan Offices Closed)
- May 30-31 – Bishop at Montana Synod Electing Convention
- June 1 – Bishop Visitation at St. Mark’s, Big Timber
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Dear People of God in The Episcopal Church:
Early this Palm Sunday morning, we received confirmation that al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, was hit last night by Israeli missiles. The diocese and many media outlets report that the emergency department, the pharmacy, the chapel, and other essential facilities have been severely damaged, and patients are without shelter or medical care. Read more about the attack from the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.
No matter how we understand the causes of violence in the Holy Land, we can surely agree that we must support our fellow Anglicans in alleviating the devastating humanitarian crisis now unfolding in Gaza.
As we begin our Holy Week journey, I ask you to:
- Pray for the staff of al-Ahli Hospital, giving thanks for their courage and sacrifice, and for its patients, who are in pain and danger without lifesaving care. The American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem offer this prayer and litany that I commend to you.
- Join me in giving generously to the Good Friday Offering, which supports the ministries of the Diocese of Jerusalem, including al-Ahli Hospital. For more than a century, Episcopalians have supported ministry in the land of Jesus with an offering on Good Friday; and especially now, the need is greater than ever.
- Write to your members of Congress, asking them to support a permanent ceasefire; a just, sustained peace in the Holy Land; and humanitarian aid for those suffering in Gaza. Find information about The Episcopal Church’s response to the crisis and resources from the Office of Government Relations on our website.
During these sacred days, as you encounter the suffering and sacrifice of our Redeemer and come again to the joy of the Resurrection, please pray for all of the people of the land where Jesus lived, died, and rose again. May God grant them a future free of violence and suffering.
Faithfully,
The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe
Presiding Bishop
The Episcopal Church
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At Camp Marshall:
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Camp is hiring!
In order to welcome (and keep safe) people of all ages and abilities, we need a staff of all ages and abilities!
If you’re interested in working or volunteering at Camp this summer, please get in touch with Camp Director, James Gartner at camp@diomontana.com
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Camp Marshall Wish List
Please Click on the link below to view Camp Marshall’s Wish List on Amazon and to make a purchase for camp. It would be greatly appreciated!
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State of Montana Charitable Giving Campaign – SECGC # for Episcopal Diocese/Camp Marshall is 5614
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General News Around Our Diocese:
Congregational Newsletters
Click here to read church newsletters from around our diocese.
Tell Congress You Oppose Mass Deportations We urge all Episcopalians to contact your representatives in Congress, ask them to publicly oppose mass deportation, and emphasize the importance of upholding our nation’s values of compassion, justice, and respect for human dignity.
Join our Episcopal Church Immigration Updates – Every other Tuesday at 1 pm EST, please join Episcopal Migration Ministries and the Office of Government Relations for regular 30-minute updates on U.S. immigration policy and the responses in our churches and communities. Spanish interpretation will be available.
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Explore Gifts for Life | Episcopal Relief & Development
Other news and upcoming Events:
Press Release Digest from The Episcopal Church – Welcome to “The Episcopal Church Press Release Digest,” a roundup of press releases, announcements, and other updates from the Office of Public Affairs. Click here to read
Ecumenical & Interreligious Relations – Winter 2025
Liturgical Resources
The Living Compass Model for Well-being
National Cathedral Morning Prayer Online
Daily Office Mission St. Clare
