File THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ADVOCACY CENTER October 29, 2008 The Rev. Shirley Bowen Christ Episcopal Church 18 1/2 Crescent Street Biddeford, Maine 04005 Dear Reverend Bowen: Heartiest CONGRATULATIONS on the affirmation and designation of Christ Episcopal Church, as a Jubilee Center of the Episcopal Church. This is an honor most highly deserved. It is a genuine pleasure to welcome and affirm your place among the very special and select group of Jubilee Centers who are committed to a ministry that reaches out to the poor and oppressed, that attempts to empower people, that is willing to advocate for them, and dares to share the Gospel and the love of God in an unconditional manner. We are enriched in the Jubilee Ministry Network by your being part of a ministry which connects you in this significant network of challenge, encouragement and partnership that we trust will make a lasting impact on ourselves, our churches, communities, and nation. We have enclosed a copy of the Resolution adopted by Executive Council at its October 20-23, 2008 meeting. Your Diocesan Jubilee Officer will be presenting you with your Jubilee Certificate. I hope the presentation of the certificate will be celebrated on an appropriate occasion such as a Diocesan Convention or when the Bishop or a representative from that office can be present. Please spread and share the joy of this designation throughout the diocese through your media and diocesan press. May the designation of Christ Episcopal Church as a Jubilee Center prove to be a symbol of your commitment to this ministry. If any questions arise, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, The Rev. Christopher A. Johnson Rev after Domestic Justice and Jubilee Ministries cc: The Right Reverend Stephen T. Lane The Rev. Larney Otis, Diocesan Jubilee Officer The Ministry of Jubilee A ministry of joint discipleship in Christ with poor and oppressed people, wherever they are found, to meet basic human needs and to build a just society (General Convention Resolution 1982-A080). THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CENTER 815 Second Avenue New York, NY 10017-4503 USA 212.716.6000 800.334.7626 www.episcopalchurch.org