Saturday, December 28, 2019

Opportunities for Women of the Diocese of the Rio Grande



Vision for WDRG, as developed by the Women's Ministry Council:
Connect and support all women in their diverse ministries. Offering opportunity to gather for study, recreating, celebrating who we are as women of Faith, Hope, and Love.



Do you have an existing ECW (Episcopal Church Women) or other Women's group (including DOK) at your church? Cindy Davis is hoping to connect with all current women's groups throughout 2020, and needs your help. Please email her with the name of the president of your women's group!


Women’s Ministry: GATHER, LEARN, WORSHIP

(Feb. 8, 2020: Holy Faith Quiet Day on Hildegard of Bingen, Santa Fe)

Mar. 14, 2020: RE:Lent with Canon Lee Curtis (St. Luke’s, La Union)

Women’s Ministry Summer 2020: Creative Worship Workshop/Retreat (location TBD)

(Aug.: DOK Diocesan Assembly, Bosque Center)

Nov. 20-21: Wildernesses with the Rev. Carolyn Metzler (Bosque Center, ABQ)

March 4-5, 2021: Women of the Gospel Witness Jesus with Jane Ross at Bosque Center (Lent retreat)



Outreach at many events includes collections for women’s shelters, or Borderlands.



Women’s Ministry: CONNECT, SHARE, RE-CREATE

Participate and Follow via Website, Email, Facebook*

WDRG Liturgical Study: By Elaine Wilson, overview of Sunday Lessons and informational bits about history and BCP (sign up at WDRGStudy@gmail.com)  Posted on website and emailed to those signed up.

Also, in person class on Wednesday at Cathedral (10:30) 


Online presence: *VarietiesOfGifts.blogspot.com; Facebook.com/WomensMinistryOfDRG

E-Newsletter every other month, Website, and Together and In the Loop



UTO and Women's Ministry
Cindy Davis has been appointed the diocesan UTO chair by Bishop Michael. She hopes to coordinate with parishes to improve understanding of role and mission of UTO, locally, nationally, and internationally. 
If you would like to be part of a group coordinating this outreach of women and men in the Episcopal Church, contact Cindy
Women’s Ministry, UTO, and the Good Book Club

Join the Good Book Club in Epiphany, and be part of something big!

Women’s Ministry of the Diocese is joining with the United Thank Offering to participate in the Good Book Club during Epiphany. This year, we will focus on reading the Gospel of John. 

The reflections are from last year’s UTO Grant sites, so we hope you’ll follow along to hear the stories of those your blessings went on to bless while you work your way through John’s Gospel. https://episcopalchurch.org/library/document/go-gratitude-reflection-guide-gospel-john. The booklet is designed for weekly use by individuals or groups 

Each week you will read a meditation, learn about a ministry, respond to thought-provoking questions, and think about what you are personally thankful for. You can join at any time throughout Epiphany.

If you are interested in learning more about UTO (United Thank Offering) check out their website (unitedthankoffering.com), or the new diocesan rep: Cindy Davis (utocindydrg@gmail.com).