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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 19h

We are citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, but we are also citizens of our cities, counties, states, and nation; in this election season, God is calling the faithful to live out our witness by actively participating in the voting process and helping our neighbors do the same.

American flag with text 'Practicing faithful citizenship. Pray, learn, act'.

Invitation for clergy and wardens to an online meeting on October 12.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Friendly reminder that the registration deadline for convention is this Thursday, October 8! Register here if you’re planning to attend: vist.ly/5m5x6

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Episcopalians in 6th-12th grades from around our diocese are invited to join with our Lutheran neighbors from Living Water Ministries for Charge, a high-energy ecumenical youth event at the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City from November 6-8.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In this election season, let us bring the joy and love we carry within us as children of the Living God to our participation in the voting process.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Another edition of The Feast: Bite-Sized is here! On the menu this week we have: 🌊Meet and Greet YouTube playlist and coffee hour guide, 🌊faithful citizenship, 🌊pre-convention meetings. View the one-page news highlight here: vist.ly/5kfpb

Event poster for 'The Feast Bite-Sized' with dates September 30 - October 14, 2026.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Feast is here! Click the link to read the latest updates and opportunities from around our diocese in our bi-weekly newsletter. vist.ly/5jpjd

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

In planning the bishop candidate Meet and Greets, the Transition Committee has made a concerted effort to have an onsite event within a 90-minute drive of every congregation in our diocese. But what if you just can’t make it to an event in person?

Bishop Candidate Meet & Greets, Sept. 25, Laity-only Online with image of a laptop.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Fr. Tom Manney and everyone at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Flint are thrilled to welcome the diocese to the final onsite Meet and Greet with our bishop candidates on September 25 at 3:00 p.m.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Trinity Episcopal Church Lexington’s bright red door will offer a warm welcome to visitors attending the bishop candidate Meet and Greet on September 25 at 10:15 a.m.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Virtual Youth Group, which first launched when we couldn’t meet in person during the pandemic, will return in October! Participation is open to 6th-12th grade students and their mentors. Meetups will take place via Zoom on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6 - 8 p.m.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Our sixth Meet and Greet with the bishop candidates will be hosted at St. Matthew’s, Saginaw on September 24 at 4:30 p.m. Founded as a mission church in 1954 when Saginaw County was just beginning to grow, St. Matthew’s is now led by a ministry team headed by Senior Warden Donna Periard.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Another edition of The Feast: Bite-Sized is here! On the menu this week we have: 🌊virtual youth group to start next month, 🌊Holy Ground for Whole Communities Cohort 2 applications open, 🌊have you made a plan to Meet and Greet our bishop candidates?

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Fr. Matt Roney and Trinity Episcopal Church Alpena joyfully welcome the diocese to the Sunrise Side for a Meet and Greet with the bishop candidates on September 23 at 5:30 p.m. Arrive a little early to hear the bells of the carillon ring out over downtown at 5:00!

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Tucked away in the beautifully peaceful woods of Indian River, Transfiguration Episcopal Church is led by the Rev. Theresa Williams. The congregation is thrilled to host the bishop candidate Meet and Greet on September 23 at 10:30 a.m.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Fr. Jim Perra, Junior Warden George Townsend, and the rest of the congregation are excited to welcome the diocese to @GraceChurchTraverseCity for the bishop candidate Meet and Greet on September 22 (don’t forget to register by September 18).

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On this 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, we are reminded by our presiding bishop, the Most Rev. Sean Rowe, that even in our grief and pain, still we know that there is a better way forward apart from division and fear of one another.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This time before bishop election is exciting, but you may feel anxious, too. In this video, Fr. John Wakefield, rector of @epiphanysouthhaven.org & chaplain of our Bishop Transition Committee helps to allay our anxieties by reminding us what we can expect from each other. vist.ly/5hsvy

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

⚠️ Email Scam Alert! ⚠️ A phishing scam disguised to look like a Google Drive share email has been making the rounds in our diocese. Click to read about the scam, how to recognize it, what to do if it reaches you, and to brush up on your own online safety skills. vist.ly/5hr6s

Illustration of a phishing hook with a document above a laptop, triangle warning sign, and 'Scam Alert' text.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Sudanese Grace Church recently celebrated six years in their permanent home in Grand Rapids. Led by the Rev. Zachariah, they joyfully welcome the diocese to a Meet and Greet with the bishop candidates on September 21.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

St. Luke's thriving multigenerational ministry serves the community of Kalamazoo with a diaper bank, their Partners in Housing Transition outreach program, & beautiful music. Fr. Randall & his congregation are excited to welcome the diocese to a Meet & Greet with the bishop candidates on Sept. 21!

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Quick reminder that the deadline to register for rooms at the convention rate is September 22! The diocesan block of rooms at the Delta Hotels Muskegon Convention Center is very nearly sold out, so you will likely need to book at the Hampton Inn Muskegon or the Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Meet and Greets are fast approaching, and we need your questions by August 31! vist.ly/5ggce

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🌊⚓️With gratitude and hope, the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes announces the an addition of a candidate to stand for election as the first bishop diocesan of the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes, finalizing our slate with four candidates.

Four clergy candidates with names and titles: Terri Lynne Bays, Zachary Nyein, Nurya Love Parish, and Holly Rankin Zaher.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

In the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes, we are always looking for ways to empower our youth. Our younger members are not baptized into Church Junior, and they are not just “the future of the church” – they are the church as she is now, fully present and engaged in the work of the Holy Spirit.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🌊⚓️ Mark your calendars for one of eleven Meet and Greets with our Bishop Candidates during the week of Sept. 21-25. Our Bishop Transition Committee has worked hard to make these holy conversations accessible to everyone in our diocese. Learn more & register here: vist.ly/5fjxb

Bishop Candidate Meet & Greets Sept. 21-25, onsite & online.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Another edition of The Feast: Bite-Sized is here! On the menu this week we have: 🌊 Holy Ground for Whole Communities: cohort 2 applications open, 🌊 Diocesan Youth Council launches, 🌊 use your voice in the budget process. View the one-page news highlight here: vist.ly/5fdcr

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Another edition of The Feast: Bite-Sized is here! On the menu: 🌊 get to know the candidates on our initial bishop slate, 🌊 a round up of ALL OF THE THINGS happening in August + a reminder to subscribe, & 🌊 a link to all things diocesan convention. Get it here: vist.ly/5dnkq

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

As part of prayerful preparation for calling a bishop, learn more about bishops from bishops! Nancy Foster, of the Bishop Search Committee, spoke of with Bp. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows of The Episcopal Dio. of Indianapolis about a bishop's role. Check the comments for the full interview link.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A new edition of The Feast Online is here - and it's a big one! Click the link below for all the latest stories, news, and opportunities from around the diocese. vist.ly/5d6yc

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We've now made the résumé for each of the candidates on our initial slate available on our Candidate page in addition to a short bio and video for each. Let's continue in prayer for the candidates and everyone connected to the process for the first bishop of our diocese. vist.ly/5d37w

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

As part of your own prayerful preparation for calling our first bishop, learn more about bishops from bishops! The Rev. Dr. Randall Warren sat down with the Rt. Rev. Michael Buerkel Hunn of The Dio. of the Rio Grande to talk about the role of bishops. The full interview link is in the comments.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

With gratitude and hope, the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes announces the nomination of three candidates to stand for election as the first bishop diocesan of the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes. vist.ly/5c4xv

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The latest edition of The Feast Bite-Sized is here, current through July 22. In this diocesan snack: 🌊 Convention 2026 🌊 Upcoming Townhall: Narrative Budgets with TENS 🌊 Applications open for 2026-27 Lay Preaching and Lay Pastoral Care cohorts Read the Bite-Sized at the link in the comments!

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We joyfully celebrate with the Rev. Janet Huff-Worvie and the people of @stjohnssaginaw who are embarking on a new season of ministry together!

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

A new edition of The Feast Online is here! Check the link in the comments for all the latest stories, news, and opportunities from around the diocese.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

As part of your own prayerful preparation for calling our first bishop, learn more about bishops from bishops! The Rev. Dr. Randall Warren sat down with the Rt. Rev. Michael Hunn of @DioceseOfTheRioGrande to talk about the role of bishops Watch the full interview at the link in the comments.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Juneteenth is a celebration and commemoration of enslaved Black people in Galveston Texas finally learning of their freedom on June 19, 1865, more than two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the confederate army surrendered to the union army.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🌊 A new edition of The Feast is here! Click the link in the comments for the latest opportunities, updates, and stories from our diocese and all across the church: vist.ly/57amh

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

It's an exciting time to be part of our dio staff as we prepare to elect & welcome our first bishop! We're hiring a part-time communication assistant to join our team for 15 hrs/week in this role that can be fully remote. Check the 🔗 in the comments for the job description to share & consider!

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We celebrate #PrideMonth🏳️‍🌈 with joy and thanksgiving, not only as a gesture of welcome and inclusion, but as a celebration of the deepest truths of our faith: all are one in Christ Jesus.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🌊 A new edition of The Feast is here! Click the link in the comments for the latest opportunities, updates, and stories from our diocese and all across the church.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

A new edition of The Feast: Bite Sized is here! 🌊 pray & give for disaster resilience, 🌊 participate in our survey to learn more about spiritual practices & congregational health, & 🌊 check out the final reminder about the CCD registration deadline. Read the details at the link in the comments!

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Help support disaster recovery and resilience in our diocese through your gifts and prayers. Learn more about you can support our neighbors recovering from flooding now and about our nascent work to better-support and prepare for natural disasters at the 🔗 in the comments.

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

💌 👥 Invite a friend! We're exploring the connections between spiritual practices & congregational health & we want to hear from a lot of different voices! We've heard from many of you, but we still want to hear from more people. Consider inviting a friend to respond if you already have!

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

🌊 We need your voice as we learn more about spiritual & parish health & growth in our dio. Take a survey! Join a focus group! Whether you've been Episcopalian forever or are brand new, your voice matters. Thank you for helping us listen well. Check out the links in the thread!

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Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes @greatlakesepisco.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We have a downloadable half letter sheet that contains a prayer specifically written for the search for our first Bishop. Print out or distribute freely in bulletins, handouts, or similar for your local community to join with our whole diocese in prayer.

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