We are sad to announce the death of The Rev. Max Phares, Deacon on Monday, Sept 22, 2008.
The committal will take place on Friday morning at Fort Custer near Battle Creek with full military honors, followed by a Eucharist at 6:00 p.m. on Friday September 26 at St. Thomas' Church in Battle Creek.
All clergy are invited to vest and walk in procession at the Eucharist. Deacons will be invited to participate at the prayers and in the distribution of communion. Please see Bill Spaid or Anne Reed prior to the liturgy.
A memorial fund in honor of Max has been established in the diocese to assist postulants for ordination to the diaconate and contributions may be made to the Diocese of Western Michigan with the note: Oakerhater School/Max Phares. Click here to read the obituary from the Battle Creek Enquirer with their permission.
If you have questions regarding the funeral , please call Bill Spaid
Clergy Day - Fall 2008Tuesday, November 11St. Mark's, Grand Rapids9:00am - 4:00pm |
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Resources for Clergy in our Diocese(please click on the following resources) |
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Welcome new clergy!Matthew Potts & Dave Madsen were ordained to the transitional diaconate on Monday, June 9th at St. Mark's, Grand Rapids. Laurel Dahill from the Diocese of Chicago will become the rector of St. Andrew's, Big Rapids on July 1. Tom Scott from the Diocese of Chicago will become the rector of St. Paul's, Muskegon on July 1. |
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"Your Church and Politics”or “How to be appropriately, faithfully, politically active while keeping the IRS away.” From our Chancellor, Mr. William Fleener. |
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Fresh Start is a resource for Clergy and Congregations in transitionThe Diocese of Western Michigan offers the Fresh Start program with a monthly meeting. Click on the following link to see the official webpage: http://www.episcopalfreshstart.org/ For more information, please contact the Canon to the Ordinary, The Rev. Bill Spaid |
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Clergy CouncilThe Clergy of the Diocese of Western Michigan are invited to a monthly meeting with the Bishop. The Deanery Clergy gather for a time of Bible Study and Discussion. The meetings are held September - December and February - May. To see the dates for the upcoming Clergy Councils, please click here to go to the Diocesan Calendar For more information, please contact the Canon to the Ordinary, The Rev. Canon Spaid |
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Find a Clergy PersonThis is the place to search for Episcopal Clergy - both inside and outside the Diocese. Click here to go to the Church Publishing website to search: http://www.ecdplus.org/clergy/ |
