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Woven Together

In the next 6 weeks, we are celebrating our Baptismal life, as a people woven together. At St. John’s, your baptism means full inclusion into the Christian community – the tent flap is wide open, the welcome rug is laid out, and the tablecloth is spread.  Weaving is a method of textile production in which two distinct sets of yarns or threads are interlaced at right angles to form a fabric or cloth.  The longitudinal threads are called the warp and the lateral threads are the weft, woof, or filling. Cloth is usually woven on a loom, a device that holds the warp threads taught and in place while weft threads are woven through them.  The art of weaving is a profound metaphor for understanding the workings of the universe and our place in it. It is the essential art of creating the unified one out of opposites for the benefit of something larger.  Dario Valcarenghi, in Kilim History and Symbols, sums it up in these words: “To produce the textile it is necessary for these two threads to be bound, otherwise each will remain a fragile and fluttering potentiality...if the meeting of opposites does not take place, nothing is created, for each element is defined by its opposite and takes its meaning from it.”  Weaving is ubiquitous in our lives. Clothes, sheets, towels, furniture coverings, flags and rugs are all woven products. Weaving permeates our language. How many times have you used the phrase “woven together” or “weaves through” to imply an integration of elements? How about that familiar warning from Walter Scott – “Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.”  We are bound to our bodies with fragile threads. Our skeleton is a loom on which every system is strung and woven with our blood. The meeting of opposite elements woven into a whole is the quest of every spiritual

seeker.

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It is a beautiful metaphor about how we embody Baptismal life.  As beloved, gifted people, we wrap ourselves like fibers in and out of the demands and responsibilities of our Baptisms to create a community that is warm and durable, beautiful and holy.

Keeping Our Church Safe

At St. John’s, we share a core belief that we are better when we are together—that a loving community is at the center of our life as followers of Jesus. Part of our obligation to everyone is to prevent the sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults and to preserve the trust people have in our organization.

The Episcopal Church in Wyoming is supporting us in this mission by providing a training program for everyone at St. John’s. Yes, almost everyone.

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You may have gotten an email telling you your account with Praesidium is ready. Please don’t share your link – it’s just for you. You will get a second email soon from Martine Grant, explaining which courses you are required to take. Most of you will take a couple of introductory courses, which take about 20 minutes each. Leadership of all kinds are required to take more.

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Because setting up the accounts is taking time, the deadline for completing courses is going to be extended.

September is Suicide Prevention Month
The Episcopal Church in Wyoming is hosting a series of FREE Soul Shop workshops across the state. These one-day workshops aim to equip religious and ecumenical leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to support those struggling with suicidal thoughts, fostering a compassionate and supportive community. You will gain practical skills to support those in despair, learn to cultivate a soul-safe culture in your community and join a united effort to prevent suicide.

The closest workshop is in Worland on Thursday, September 12. Other locations and dates are available.
Register Today: diowy.info/soulshop 

Be a beacon of hope and support in your community.
For more information contact:
The Rev. Canon Bobbe Fitzhugh
Canon for Mission and Innovation
307-359-3311 (c)
Bobbe@episcopalwy.org

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58th Annual Diocesan Convention 

The Episcopal Church in Wyoming is honored to welcome Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry to our Diocesan Convention in Casper,  beginning Friday, September 27 and continuing through Saturday, September 28.  Bishop Curry will conclude his term as the 27th Presiding Bishop on November 1, 2024. 

His leadership has been marked by a commitment to love, hope, and possibility. As he often says, “If it’s not about love, it’s not about God.”  Bishop Curry will address the convention on Friday afternoon and preach during the worship service on Saturday morning.  

 

From the Foundation for the Episcopal Church in Wyoming:

We warmly invite you to join us for these grant-supported events, where fellowship and spiritual growth await. Visit the Diocesan website for more details on additional events.

 

JACKSON INDIGENOUS ART MARKET

In partnership with the Wyoming Arts Council and other collaborators, St. John’s Episcopal Church and Our Father’s House in Ethete will host the Indigenous Art Market, the only market of its kind in Wyoming. This event will showcase authentic artwork from the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone tribes, along with renowned Indigenous artists from the greater mountain west. Attendees can enjoy art talks, Indigenous dance, and drumming exhibitions.

• Dates: Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22

• Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Location: St. John’s Campus, 139 N. Cache St., Jackson, WY

 

BLUEGRASS IN THE PARK FEATURING THE CRAFT BROTHERS:

Join us in Meeteetse for "Bluegrass & Gospel in the Park." St. Anderew's Episcopal Church in partnership with the Oasis Motel is hosting a lively afternoon featuring The Craft Brothers. Bring your lawn chairs and be part of this vibrant community gathering.

• Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024

• Time: 1:00 p.m.

• Location: Oasis Motel, 1702 State St., Meeteetse

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Upcoming Retreat Opportunity at Thomas the Apostle Center:

Thomas the Apostle Center (TAC) will be offering this retreat in mid-September.  Please visit TAC’s website for more details –https://www.tacwy.org/

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Spirit on the High Desert

SEPTEMBER 15-18, 2024

This retreat focuses on movement and meditation of multiple forms with the intentional backdrop of Wyoming’s high desert steppe. The Spirit is here. Each day will offer different class options from various instructors for all abilities. Food and reprieve are paired inside this retreat community. Each participant chooses from an array of movement and formation classes as well as art workshops. There is always a vibrant list of instructors throughout the time and space. All meals are provided and adhere to most dietary restrictions.

 

This event fills up quickly!

Call the office today.  (307) 587-4400

New Church Mailbox and Address
St. John’s now has a mailbox. The P.O. box has been discontinued.
Please note that our new mailing address is
308 Mountain View St.
Powell, WY 82435