The Rt. Rev.
Scott B. Hayashi
11th Bishop of Utah 
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Good Shepherd calls rector
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The Rev. Vanessa Cato prepares for her ministry with children in England
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The Rev. Vanessa Cato of St. Alban's, England, has accepted the call from Good Shepherd to become the next rector of the downtown Ogden landmark church.
She has been ordained priest in the Church of England since 1994, a year after the C of E allowed the ordination of women to the Sacred Order of Priests. She currently serves the Diocese of St. Alban's as the Diocesan Children's Work Advisor and is also Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of St. Leonard in Sandridge. She has two sons in America, Andrew in Montana and James in Florida.
The congregation is hoping she will be able to begin in Ogden in early November.
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| The Rev. Richard Mendez |
The Rev. Richard Mendez to retire
Longtime priest, the Rev. Richard Mendez will leave the pulpit of Holy Spirit, Randlett, September 30th. He has been the Priest-in-Charge of Holy Spirit since 1995. He has also been a national figure in The Episcopal Church's Native American ministries and is active in civic and school activities.
The priest has scheduled a sabbatical after he leaves Holy Spirit, but will come back to the historic church on Thanksgiving for a farewell. Thanksgiving is traditionally a big day in the congregation for baptisms and celebration.
Holy Spirit is one of the oldest churches in the Diocese, and will be led by candidate for the priesthood, Ann Brock. She is currently studying for a Master of Divinity Degree at Vancouver School of Theology's Native American Ministry program. Bishop Scott B. Hayashi plans to license her to lead the congregation. Candidate Brock has been active in Holy Spirit for many years.
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EFM Announces fall schedule
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a distance learning program created and administered by the School of Theology at the University of the South.
The program reflects a basic Anglican belief that God is working in the world and in your life. Over 4 years of serious theological study, worship and reflection with a group of 6-12 others, you will learn more about God and yourself by relating scripture, culture and history to your own experience of the world. We study. We worship. We laugh. Join us!
Searching for an EfM group? If you'd like to complete the program you started years ago, or would like to begin your first year of Education for Ministry, the following groups will be forming this fall:
All Saints, SLC, Monday eve 6:30 pm contact Tony Rampton aram...@joneswaldo.com
All Saints, SLC, Tuesday 9 am, MMa...@allsaintsslc.org
Resurrection, Centerville, Monday eve 6:30 pm LynZB...@gmail.com
St. James, Midvale, Monday eve 6:30 pm nathan....@comcast.net
Contact the Rev. Lyn Zill Briggs at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Centerville for information (801-295-1360).
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The Open Book Store closing sale is in progress!
The diocesan Open Book Store is open only a few weeks more! Everything is on sale for 30% off; that means books, Bibles, BCPs, sterling jewelry, icons, pocket labyrinths and bronze art pieces, journals, cards, rosaries, Christmas merchandise, Episcopal-logoed items, and wonderful children's books.
The bookstore is located at the Episcopal Church Center of Utah at 75 South 200 East in Salt Lake City. Hours are Monday through Friday 10 - 5 ('til 6 on Thursdays) and Saturday 10 - 2. Don't miss out on these savings and a chance to say goodbye to the bookstore staff: Barbara, Bety and Janis.
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 Perpetual Trust Meeting Scheduled
The trustees of the Perpetual Trust of St. Peter and St. Paul will meet at the Episcopal Church Center of Utah in Salt Lake City on July 20th at 2:00. Income from the Perpetual Trust is the primary source of funding for the Diocese of Utah. The proceedings of Perpetual Trust meetings are open to observation by any in the Diocese of Utah. Additionally, the trust documents are posted on the web, linked to the homepage of the diocesan website, www.episcopal-ut.org.
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LIVING WELL WORKSHOP AT ST. MARK'S CATHEDRAL
The Living Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop will begin on Monday, August 1. This free six-week workshop will be held in the Bates Room in the Cathedral Center at St. Mark's Cathedral at 231 East 100 South in Salt Lake City. The Rev. Libby Hunter says it is designed to help you self manage symptoms of long-term health issues, such as arthritis, diabetes, asthma, aches and pains.
If you have a chronic condition, or are a caregiver for or live with a person with chronic conditions, please consider this opportunity. There is a free resource book for each participant. Registration is required: 801-468-2772.
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CONVENTION DEADLINES APPROACHING
The deadlines for filing for diocesan office and for submitting resolutions are less than a month away! Online forms for both resolutions and nominations are available by clicking here. You can also go to the special website for the convention at: www.diocesanconvention.org
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| St. James, the site of the 2011 Convention |
That site is also linked to the homepage of the diocesan website.
The convention will take place October 14-15th at St. James in Midvale. There will also be regional meetings connected via webcasting on September 22 at 10:00. On that day, candidates will have the opportunity to speak to the Diocese from any of six locations throughout the diocese where there will be live web hook-ups. Final locations will be announced soon.
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| The Rev. Canon Alan Tull (1933 - 2009) is remembered by the Tull Lecture Series |
Tull Lecture Series features Ed Firmage
University of Utah professor emeritus Dr. Ed Firmage will reflect on his 1989 address "Reconcilliation," which he delivered at the Cathedral of the Madeleine. That address challenged the community about gender, race, priesthood and citizenship and packed the Cathedral. The Tull Lecture will take place July 31st at St. Mark's Cathedral at 1:00 pm.
The lecture series honors the life and work of the late Rev. Canon Alan Tull who served the Diocese of Utah as Rector of St. Mary's in Provo and as Canon Theologian to the Bishop of Utah. Canon Tull was a renown authority on theology who possessed thousands of books on the subject that are now housed in the St. Mark's library.
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140 Years of Women's Ministries
The Province VIII (the geographic division of the Episcopal Church that includes Utah and much of the West) Women's Ministries will meet August 12 - 14th at the Episcopal Church Center (ECCU) in Salt Lake CIty. It is a combination meeting of Episcopal Church Women, Daughters of the King, Church Periodical Club, United Thank Offering, the National Altar Guild Association, and the Episcopal Community.
Registration is open through August 5th. Please contact your parish administrator for more information or contact Vicki Evans at the diocesan office.
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Adams appointed as ERD coordinator
Bishop Scott B. Hayashi has announced the appointment of the Rev. Deanna Sue Adams, deacon at St. Michael's in Brigham City, as the new diocesan coordinator for Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD). Deacon Adams will be contacting each of the clergy in charge of congregations to compile a list of parish ERD coordinators.
St. Michael's congregation has long been a leading contributor and supporter of ERD. Deanna says that they are excited to share ideas with others. She asks that interested people contact her at deannas...@gmail.com
Episcopal Relief and Development is the outreach arm of the church that assists around the world. It is currently conducting extensive programs in Africa and Haiti. It has also been extremely active in the recovery of Japan after the disastrous quake.
The Rev. Adams replaces Brin Bon, who passionately served ERD for the last several years. She is now attending seminary in studies for ordination.
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WORSHIP IN THE WILDERNESS-THIS SATURDAY, JULY 16th
St. James Church in Midvale is organizing its first Eucharist in the Wilderness following a hike for women. The outing takes place Saturday, July 16th, starting at 9:00 am. The Rev. Jan Kotuby will lead the journey in the wilderness culminating at Camp Tuttle.
For those who would like to carpool, please meet at St. James, in Midvale, at 9 am. For those who would like to meet up in Big Cottonwood Canyon, please meet the group at 9:05 am at the entrance to Big Cottonwood Canyon. The group will drive up to Silver Lake and do a very easy hike, then proceed to Camp Tuttle for the Eucharist. All may join at Camp Tuttle at about 10:15 am. A picnic lunch (bring your own) follows the Eucharist. Questions, or to RSVP (please do RSVP!!!), contact the Rev. Jan Kotuby at: jan.k...@gmail.com or 435-764-7643 (text or voice).
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| Workers point the stone walls of the old church |
St. Mark's construction project
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Hardwood flooring is stacked up in the interior of St. Marks ready for installation down the asiles.
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Pews and carpeting have now been removed from St. Mark's Cathedral as the construction project centered around the new organ continues. The project has expanded to include a hardwood floor throughout the nave, as well as interior painting.
Additionally, the 140-year-old sandstone walls in the front and back are being pointed. Craftspeople will repair the mortar that holds the Utah stone together.
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| Moab camp |
Report from camp!
by Kristen Lilja of the Diocese of Utah Youth Ministry
We had quite the start to camp this season, as we made ourselves comfortable with the five to six feet of snow occupying camp. With warm clothing, snow boots and positive attitudes, we still managed to train some of the best counselors around!
Our trip camp to Moab, UT was just what we needed after our winter staff training. We set off with eager junior high campers for the great land of red rocks. Our week was truly blessed with beautiful
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| Running the Colorado |
scenery, river rafting, hiking, games, great people and a breathtaking Eucharist service on the beach.
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Third and Fourth Grade camp
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Happily, we returned to camp to welcome our group of 3rd and 4th graders. We rejoiced as we greeted rocks and dirt (rather than snow) and had a blast building trust and community through fun and fellowship.
Throughout our camps, we have been guided by the Rt. Rev. Scott B. Hayashi, the Rev. Richard Snyder, the Rev. Steve Andersen, the Rev. Jim Tendick and the Rev. Mike Mayor. We have been truly blessed, and look forward to welcoming more clergy as the summer goes on!
Our summer continues with our 5th & 6th grade camp in progress and our 7th & 8th, High School Leadership and Family Camp to look forward to!
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