This one-day course will introduce participants to the process and possibilities of community-based justice, a movement at work in various forms and levels across the city of Detroit. Instead of guilt and punishment, restorative justice addresses who was harmed and what remedies might bring personal and community wholeness. We will undertake Bible study, learn some simple practices, and hear from practitioners on the ground.

Instructor: The Rev. Bill Wylie-Kellermann

Location: St. Peter’s, Corktown

1950 Trumbull St., Detroit, MI 48216

Time: 9 am – 4 pm

Date: Saturday, SEP 17 only

Cost: $36

CEUs: 2

Any person may register for this class. All people wishing to broaden their knowledge of the course topic may participate in this and any Whitaker Institute class.

Required for: Deacon Formation Students.
Suggested for: Total Ministry Formation Students.

Textbook(s) required: Please bring your Bible. Please read the following articles before the class meets:

http://www.chedmyers.org/system/files/Estranged%20Relatives%20-%20Mediation%20and%20Nonviolent%20Direct%20Action.pdf

http://metrotimes.com/news/looking-for-real-justice-1.1074246

Please bring a bag lunch.

To register: Please contact Karen Robinson by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 313-833-4412 by Wednesday, SEP 14.

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Go to online registration.

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For many years, one of the regular diocesan celebrations is the annual Acolyte Festival held at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, in Detroit. On the last weekend of September, nearest the feast of St. Michael and All Angels, a Choral Evensong recognizes the ministry of those who serve at the altar. The service begins with a procession around the Cathedral that includes the processional crosses of all participating churches. In recent years the special ministry of Verger has been included. This year, on Sunday, September 25, 2011, all acolytes, servers, and vergers are invited to participate by vesting, joining the procession, and celebrating their special ministry of service . Check in and Tours of the Cathedral are from 1:30 to 3:00 P.M., welcome and introductions 3:00 P.M. and Choral Evensong 4:00 P.M. The preacher, will be the Rev’d Deon K. Johnson of St. Paul’s, Brighton

Bring your Processional Cross, Verge, and Banner

A light Supper and Fellowship follows at 5:15 P.M. A $2.00 per person donation is requested to help defray the costs of supper.

Pre-Register your Acolytes by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Fax to 313-831-0471.

Click here to download the Acolyte Festival flyer

Bishop Gibbs cordially invites the entire
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