There are a variety of networks growing around the province. Each network has a dedicated page with resources and meeting information.
If you are interested in any of the networks, join in on the conference call or contact the convener or board liaison.
(House of) Bishops - The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Vice President, Province V Executive Board, Ohio
Church Periodical Club - Maryfran Crist, Chicago
Creation Care - Heather Barta, Province V Coordinator
Dismantling Racism - Susie Shaefer, Michigan; David Annis, Fond du Lac; Rick Stanitis, Northern Michigan
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) - Kathy Mank, Southern Ohio
Ministry in Resort Communities - Dave Penniman, Western Michigan and Joan Amati, Indianapolis
Province V Against Gun Violence - contact Heather Barta, Province V Coordinator
Public Theology Matters - Marcia Ledford, Michigan and Doug Sparks, Northern Indiana
United Thank Offering (UTO) - Gail Donovan, Western Michigan
Youth - McKenzie Bade, Eastern Michigan and Joel Turmo, Western Michigan
Young Adult / Campus Ministry - Beth Scriven, Missouri and Rick Stanitis, Northern Michigan
Emerging Networks
Contact the convener for information or to express interest.
Mission Developers
This network is for those who have started a community outside of the walls of a traditional church. It might be an actual church plant or could be a community without walls or that means in an "alternative" space (coffee shops, restaurants).
Questions can be addressed to Katie Rengers.
Prison / Jail Ministry
We are looking to put together a network for those interested in Prison/Jail/Detention Center ministry. In particular, we would be looking to share information on how to support inmates and detainees as well their friends and families. This support can come in the form of visitations, helping inmates/detainees connect with loved ones, advocacy, pastoral visitations, as well as worship and other spiritual support. Although this network will not focus on Kairos Ministry, those who are interested in Kairos would be valuable members of this network.
Questions can be addressed to Heather or Aaron Gerlach.
Leadership in parishes without clergy
Greetings! You are invited to join the Province V Network about Leadership in Parishes Without Clergy. This is a group for lay leadership navigating the challenges and opportunities of ministry in lay led congregations. We are reaching out to wardens and congregational leaders who are interested in connecting with others in similar circumstances to share ideas and resources.
Please let Heather know you would be interested in this network.
Recovery Ministries
Province V ECW is partnering with the Province V Executive Board to create a Recovery Ministries Network. This is a group of people affected by addiction - those who are addicted, their families, health care providers, churches who provide safe places for recovery groups, and anyone interested in learning more.
If you're interested in being part of this network, contact Kathy Mank, President of Province V ECW.
Suicide Prevention
Province V ECW is partnering with the Province V Executive Board to create a Suicide Prevention Network. This network is primarily for parishes who are actively working on suicide prevention or those who would like to start local ministries raising awareness and helping to prevent suicide in their communities.
If you're interested in being part of this network, contact Kathy Mank, President of Province V ECW.
Refugee Ministry
Are you engaged or interested in ministry with asylum seekers and refugees? If so, we would like to connect you with others in Province V. This network is likely to have three foci: education, advocacy, and asylum seeker/refugee support. It is also likely this network will develop a relationship with Episcopal Migration Ministries.
Questions can be addressed to Heather or Aaron Gerlach.
Church Periodical Club - Maryfran Crist, Chicago
Creation Care - Heather Barta, Province V Coordinator
Dismantling Racism - Susie Shaefer, Michigan; David Annis, Fond du Lac; Rick Stanitis, Northern Michigan
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) - Kathy Mank, Southern Ohio
Ministry in Resort Communities - Dave Penniman, Western Michigan and Joan Amati, Indianapolis
Province V Against Gun Violence - contact Heather Barta, Province V Coordinator
Public Theology Matters - Marcia Ledford, Michigan and Doug Sparks, Northern Indiana
United Thank Offering (UTO) - Gail Donovan, Western Michigan
Youth - McKenzie Bade, Eastern Michigan and Joel Turmo, Western Michigan
Young Adult / Campus Ministry - Beth Scriven, Missouri and Rick Stanitis, Northern Michigan
Emerging Networks
Contact the convener for information or to express interest.
Mission Developers
This network is for those who have started a community outside of the walls of a traditional church. It might be an actual church plant or could be a community without walls or that means in an "alternative" space (coffee shops, restaurants).
Questions can be addressed to Katie Rengers.
Prison / Jail Ministry
We are looking to put together a network for those interested in Prison/Jail/Detention Center ministry. In particular, we would be looking to share information on how to support inmates and detainees as well their friends and families. This support can come in the form of visitations, helping inmates/detainees connect with loved ones, advocacy, pastoral visitations, as well as worship and other spiritual support. Although this network will not focus on Kairos Ministry, those who are interested in Kairos would be valuable members of this network.
Questions can be addressed to Heather or Aaron Gerlach.
Leadership in parishes without clergy
Greetings! You are invited to join the Province V Network about Leadership in Parishes Without Clergy. This is a group for lay leadership navigating the challenges and opportunities of ministry in lay led congregations. We are reaching out to wardens and congregational leaders who are interested in connecting with others in similar circumstances to share ideas and resources.
Please let Heather know you would be interested in this network.
Recovery Ministries
Province V ECW is partnering with the Province V Executive Board to create a Recovery Ministries Network. This is a group of people affected by addiction - those who are addicted, their families, health care providers, churches who provide safe places for recovery groups, and anyone interested in learning more.
If you're interested in being part of this network, contact Kathy Mank, President of Province V ECW.
Suicide Prevention
Province V ECW is partnering with the Province V Executive Board to create a Suicide Prevention Network. This network is primarily for parishes who are actively working on suicide prevention or those who would like to start local ministries raising awareness and helping to prevent suicide in their communities.
If you're interested in being part of this network, contact Kathy Mank, President of Province V ECW.
Refugee Ministry
Are you engaged or interested in ministry with asylum seekers and refugees? If so, we would like to connect you with others in Province V. This network is likely to have three foci: education, advocacy, and asylum seeker/refugee support. It is also likely this network will develop a relationship with Episcopal Migration Ministries.
Questions can be addressed to Heather or Aaron Gerlach.
Tips for using Zoom
Technology is great! It is also sometimes confusing or overwhelming. Here are some tips for having a great Zoom call!
The technology of video conference calling allows us to meet without the time and expense of traveling. It is not as good as a face-to-face meeting, but better than just a phone call. To make the best use of a video conference, there are a few things we can do. Adjust the camera angle so that it shows your face straight-on, not from below, and so that your head and shoulders nearly fill the screen. Be aware of your background – it is best to have a plain wall behind you, and not to have people or pets moving through the background. When you are not speaking, press “mute” for your microphone – microphones pick up more background noise than we realize, and the background noise clutters the sound signal. Enjoy your zooming!
Ross Penniman
Technology is great! It is also sometimes confusing or overwhelming. Here are some tips for having a great Zoom call!
The technology of video conference calling allows us to meet without the time and expense of traveling. It is not as good as a face-to-face meeting, but better than just a phone call. To make the best use of a video conference, there are a few things we can do. Adjust the camera angle so that it shows your face straight-on, not from below, and so that your head and shoulders nearly fill the screen. Be aware of your background – it is best to have a plain wall behind you, and not to have people or pets moving through the background. When you are not speaking, press “mute” for your microphone – microphones pick up more background noise than we realize, and the background noise clutters the sound signal. Enjoy your zooming!
Ross Penniman
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