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[Church House News]

JUNE 29, 2006
 
*** The weekly bulletin for clergy, wardens, diocesan committee members, convention delegates and church administrators in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington ***

BULLETIN INSERT ON THE NEW PRESIDING BISHOP ELECT
A bulletin insert which highlights the election of Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori as the 26th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church is available to download here: 
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_15654_ENG_HTM.htm 
The bulletin is part of the "Grow in Understanding" series about the church's General Convention and is designed to be a teaching tool. The insert lists resources for further study and reflection, and is also available in Spanish.

SACRED GROUNDS: FIRST FRIDAYS 
This month's Sacred Grounds: First Fridays event is set for 8 p.m. to midnight July 7 at St. Thomas', D.C. (1772 Church St. NW, Washington DC 20036). Episcopalians in their 20s and 30s are invited to come and socialize with people from around the diocese. In honor of Independence Day, this will be an "All American" event, with hotdogs, apple pie and "cold ones." Contact Dustin Cole at 202/441-0907 dustindc at gmail.com for more information. Free parking is available at the side of the church.

ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY - LOREN MEAD
The Rev. Loren Benjamin Mead will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood during an 11:15 a.m. July 9 service at St. Alban's, D.C. (on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral). Festive reception and remarks will follow the service in Satterlee Hall from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Clergy are invited to process - white stoles. RSVP: 202/363-8286 or e-mail davidj at st-albans-parish.org.

PARISH SECRETARY - ST. JOHN'S, NORWOOD 
St. John's, Norwood is seeking a full-time secretary/receptionist to begin Oct. 1. Responsibilities include being a congenial front-office presence, organizing mailings, maintaining the parish directory database, ordering office supplies and filling in with bulletin and newsletter preparation. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Publisher required; knowledge of Excel and HTML an advantage. Contact Susan Flanders, 301/654-7767 or sflanders at stjohnsnorwood.org for further information.
 
P/T CHRISTIAN FORMATION DIRECTOR - ST. JOHN'S, GEORGETOWN 
St. John's, Georgetown seeks an experienced Christian formation leader to direct its program for children and youth aged 3-18. Current curriculums include Godly Play for 3-6 year olds and Living the Good News for 7-18. Qualified applicants will be accredited Godly Play teachers with experience leading programs for all ages. Approximately 20 hours per week; salary commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter, resume, and references to fatheralbert at hotmail.com 

P/T ACCOUNTING CLERK - EPISCOPAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN
The Episcopal Center for Children (5901 Utah Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.) is seeking a 20 hour/week accounts receivable/accounts payable clerk to start in September. Benefits, excellent working conditions. For further details or to apply, please contact Alan Korz at 202/363-1333 or akorz at eccofdc.org   

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your prayers this week:
*  Judith (Judi) Greene - at the time of her death (6/23/06) and funeral (6/28/06) 
*  Robert Stephenson - at the time of the death of his wife (Sally) on 6/19/06 
*  Jocelyn Irving - at the time of the death of her brother (Richard Miller)	
*  Rita Steadman - for the health of her new son (Cuthbert Cammett) 
*  Cindy Baskin - recovery from surgery 
*  John and Mary Miers - personal health
*  Nancy Lee Jose - personal health   
*  Jim Hunter - wife's (Jeannine) personal health 
*  Bishop Ronald Haines - personal health
*  Sanford Garner - personal health
*  Rip Coffin - personal health 
*  Tom Logan - personal health 
*  Velma Brock - personal health
*  Jim Donald - mother's health (Marion)
*  Jim Naughton - father's (Frank) health
*  Rich Kukowski  - father's (George) health
*  Stuart Kenworthy - serving as an Army Chaplain in Iraq

>>> REMINDERS:

SHARING JERUSALEM WORKSHOPS OFFERED
Members of the diocese are invited to learn about the Sharing Jerusalem Campaign at one of three workshops sponsored by the Washington Interfaith Alliance for Middle East Peace and the local chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action. Each workshop will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and will be followed by a light Middle Eastern lunch. This is a pilot program - if successful, synagogues and mosques will be invited to participate in the fall. Workshops are set for: 
* July 8 at St Alban's, D.C. in Saterlee Hall (on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral). Call 202/363-8286.
* July 15 at Woodside United Methodist Church, (8900 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring). Call 301/587-1215
* July 22: St Alban's Episcopal Church, Annandale, (6800 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Va.) Call 703/256-2966.

URBAN MINISTRY TRAINING SERIES DATES SET
The Urban Ministry Commission will offer an Urban Ministry Training Series from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on five Saturdays in 2006-2007. The first will be on Sept. 16 at Epiphany, D.C., with a keynote speaker (to be announced); remarks from Bishop John B. Chane; and introductions to the four areas of urban ministry defined by the commission: congregational development, community connection, service and advocacy. The four subsequent sessions (Feb. 24, April 21, June 16 and Sept. 15, 2007) will each focus on one of these areas. Clergy in charge of parishes will receive a more detailed invitation in July. Each parish is asked to bring a group of 6-8 clergy, laity and non-parochial community members (e.g. residents, business owners or workers).

EPISCOPAL-AFFILIATED SENIOR HOUSING - FALL OPEN HOUSE DAY
A simultaneous open house at the Episcopal-affiliated senior housing communities in the diocese is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 12.  Each community will offer activities and tours so seniors and their families can check out the services and programs available. Participating communities are Collington, Cedar Lane, St. Philip's House, Friendship Terrace and St. Mary's Court. For more information, contact Kate Lewis at 202/414-6312 or klewis at esm.org
 
SAVE THE DATE: SOUTHERN AFRICA PARTNERSHIP MEETING
A diocesan meeting on the Southern Africa Partnership with Bishop John B. Chane and the Southern Africa Partnership Committee is set for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at St. Alban's, D.C. Details to come.

SMALL RURAL CHURCH SUMMIT
Bishop Ed Leidel of Eastern Michigan and Rob Voyle of the Clergy Leadership Institute are inviting clergy and lay leaders of small, rural churches to participate in an Appreciative Inquiry training. The goal is to help participants re-imagine their churches, to create new models that are sustainable in their communities and have integrity, and to equip the leadership with strategies they can use. The training costs $250. The summit is set for July 27-30 at Huron College, Ontario. For information and/or registration go to www.clergyleadership.com or contact Rob Voyle at rob at voyle.com or 503/647-2382.

DIOCESAN REVIVAL - SAVE THE DATE
The diocese's first annual Fall Revival will take place on the evenings of Oct.19-20 at Washington National Cathedral. The Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago will preach.

MARRIAGE GUIDELINES AVAILABLE ONLINE
A copy of the "Bishop's Guidelines for Marriage and Remarriage" is available online at www.edow.org/marriage

CYCLE OF PRAYER
The Cycle of Prayer through Nov. 26 is online at: 
http://www.edow.org/parish/congregation/liturgy/cycleofprayer/index.html

LATINO MINISTRIES CELEBRATION - SAVE THE DATE
This year's Latino Ministries celebration will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at Our Savior, Silver Spring. Bishop John B. Chane will preside at the Eucharist; a meal will be served afterward. For more information, contact the Rev. Simón Bautista, the Latino Missioner for the Diocese of Washington at sbautista at edow.org or 202/294-4256.
 
TO GROW OR NOT TO GROW TRAINING
Is your congregation interested in growing? This fall, the Diocesan Office of Congregational Ministries will sponsor "To Grow or Not To Grow" training, designed to help parishes assess the barriers to and readiness for growth. Training will be given by members of the Diocesan Consultants Network, who also will provide individual consultation to participating parishes. Parishes must commit to attending all eight sessions and engaging their congregation in discussions throughout the year. For further information or to sign up, contact the Rev. Canon Carol Cole Flanagan at 202-/37-6556.
 
REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES: SAVE THE DATE
Clergy, wardens and lay delegates are asked to attend and vote at their respective Regional Assemblies this fall. If you can't attend your own regional meeting, you can still attend (but not vote at) another one for the plenary session. 
* Regions 1 and 5:  9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28
* Regions 2 and 3:  9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 21
* Region 4: 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 21
* Region 6: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP AT ST. JAMES', POTOMAC 
The Alzheimer's Association is sponsoring a monthly support group at St. James', Potomac (11815 Seven Locks Road) for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. Meetings take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall on the third Thursday of each month. All support givers are welcome to come. Two facilitators trained by the Alzheimer's Association lead the group. For further information, contact Linda Pallett at 301/349-5011 or John Miers at 301/656-3359 or Johngmiers at comcast.net 

GIVE A 'PARTNERING HEART'
Give a "Partnering Heart" by supporting a ministry in the Church of the Province of Southern Africa. Visit http://www.edow.org/diocese/outreach/sapc/hearts.html  
to find several options as well as more details and follow-up instructions.


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