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[Church House News]

SEPTEMBER 22, 2006
 
*** The weekly bulletin for clergy, wardens, diocesan committee members,
convention delegates and church administrators in the Episcopal Diocese
of Washington ***

SAMARITAN MINISTRY SERVICE AT THE CATHEDRAL
All in the diocese are invited to a special Eucharist celebration and
picnic at the Washington National Cathedral in thanksgiving for
Samaritan Ministry's 20th Anniversary at 10 a.m. Oct. 14. Bishop Barbara
C. Harris will preach. A picnic on the grounds of the Cathedral will
follow the service. Please RSVP by Oct.  6 to info at samaritanministry.org
or 202/722-2280.

SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN - ADDITIONAL DATES
Safeguarding God's Children provides participants with the information
they need to protect the children they know and care for in their
personal lives and the ministries in which they serve. Training dates
are set for:
* 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Trinity, St. Mary's City
* 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Grace, Silver Spring
*** 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at St. John's, Olney
* 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at St. Luke's, Bethesda
*** 6:30 to 10 p.m. Nov. 29 at St. Columba's (includes dinner)
* 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Epiphany, Forestville
For more information or to register, visit www.edow.org/prevention

VERNA DOZIER FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
The funeral of Verna Dozier is set for 10:30 a.m. Sept. 30 at St.
Mark's, Capitol Hill (118 Third Street SE). Bishop Jane Holmes Dixon,
retired suffragan of Washington, will preside. Bishop Michael Curry of
North Carolina will be among the eulogists. *** Clergy, vest in white
stoles. *** The interment of ashes will take place at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 8
at St. Mark's columbarium.

2006 EPISCOPAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE
The Church Pension Group is hosting the 2006 Episcopal Business
Administration Conference for Parishes and Institutions for parishes in
our region. The conference will be held in Atlanta, Ga., and will
provide participants the opportunity to develop professional skills,
share resources and network with other parishes and institutions. Topics
will include current policies, services and new initiatives under
development at CPG. Dates for this years EBAC are Oct. 26-27. Register
online at www.cpg.org/ebacparish
 
ADVENT QUIET DAY
The Rev. Mpho Tutu, director of The Tutu Institute for Prayer and
Pilgrimag, will lead an Advent Quiet Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 9
at All Souls Church (2300 Cathedral Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20008).
Cost is $25, lunch included. For more information or to register,
contact info at tutuinstitute.org or 703/677-5642.

PROGRAM MANAGER, CHARLIE'S PLACE AT ST. MARGARET'S
Charlie's Place, an outreach ministry of St. Margaret's, D.C., is
seeking a Program Manager for its homeless breakfast program. Must have
two to three years of program and managerial experience, college degree,
experience working with the homeless, comfort with faith-based programs,
and experience working with volunteers. Send cover letter and resume to
admin at stmargaretsdc.org, or to Program Manger Search, St. Margaret's
Episcopal Church, 1830 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009.  No
phone calls, please.
		
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your
prayers this week:
*  Eugene Eager Wood, Jr. (formerly licensed) on the occasion of his
death (Sept. 17)
*  Susan Astarita -husband's hospitalization (Bruce) 
*  Ted Karpf - recovery from surgery 
*  Dalton Downs - recovery from surgery 
*  Sanford Garner - personal health 
*  Rip Coffin - personal health 
*  Bishop Ronald Haines - personal health 
*  Velma Brock - personal health 
*  Tom Logan - personal health 
*  Mitzie Noble - personal health 
*  John and Mary Miers - personal health 
*  Rita Henninger Steadman - infant son's health (Cuthbert) 
*  Michael Marrett - wife's health (Margery)

>>> REMINDERS:

OPEN ENROLLMENT - LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
The Church Pension Group is holding an Open Enrollment Period for Long
Term Care Insurance from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30. This insurance is being
offered at the participant's sole expense. Visit
http://www.cpg.org/productsservices/longtermcareinsurance.cfm 
for additional information, or contact Mary Manson, benefits
administrator, at mmanson at edow.org or 202/537-6522.

ANGUS DUN GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE
The Angus Dun Grant Application deadline is Oct. 13. The Angus Dun
Fellowship Fund supports the continuing education of the clergy of the
Diocese of Washington. Grants of up to $1,000 are made according to
criteria detailed on the Web site,
http://www.edow.org/parish/congregation/grants/angusdun.html
The application and submission directions are available there, also. 

RELIGIOUS VIGILS AGAINST TORTURE
The Washington Region Religious Campaign against Torture
(www.wrrcat.org) is planning a vigil along Massachusetts Avenue across
from the Naval Observatory on Sept. 26 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Participants
are asked to bring signs protesting torture everywhere. The diocese's
Commission on Peace and the Episcopal Peace Fellowship are members of
this interfaith group. For further information call Christine de
Fontenay at 301/526-6648 or ccfontenay at yahoo.com.

EPF TO TAKE PART IN PROCESSION TO END IRAQ WAR
The Episcopal Peace Fellowship will be one of the faith-based groups
participating in the procession on Congress to end the war in Iraq on
Sept. 26. Clergy are invited to don their stoles and lead the
procession. Location: Upper Senate Park on Constitution Avenue between
New Jersey and Delaware Avenues. An interfaith liturgy at 10:30 a.m.
will precede the procession at 11:30 a.m. This is part of the weeklong
activities of the Declaration of Peace campaign. For further
information, contact Helma Lanyi at olivebranch at rcn.com or 202/364-0546.

CATHEDRAL COLLEGE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
The Cathedral College is looking for special events volunteers to lend a
hand at evening lectures and courses. For more information, contact
Robin DeBlosi at 202/537-5728 or cathedralcollege at cathedral.org. 

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC COMMITTEE SEEKS NEW MEMBERS
The International Economic Committee, a subcommittee of the diocese's
Commission on Peace, is looking for a few more professional economists.
The group meets at lunchtime on the second Tuesday of each month. Among
its functions, the group offers speakers to parishes on current economic
issues. For more information, contact Canon Michael Hamilton at
202/364-4486.
 
SACRED GROUNDS
This group for young Episcopalians in the diocese (20s/30s) will meet at
7 p.m. Oct. 6 at St. Thomas', D.C. (1772 Church St, NW) for evening
prayer and Eucharist followed by "Octoberfest" - beverages, bratwurst
and polka music. Contact Dustin Cole at 202/441-0907 or
dustindc at gmail.com for more information.

JUST IN TIME FOR THE NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR... 
Extensive new resources compiled by the diocese's Christian Formation
Committee are now available at www.edow.org  The resources include
information on teaching Sunday School, leading a youth group, organizing
adult education offerings and planning intergenerational activities.
 
MINISTRY DEPLOYMENT CONFERENCE
The Rev. Mary Sulerud, canon for deployment and vocational ministry,
will represent the diocese at the Fall Ministry Deployment Conference in
Roanoke, Va. (Oct. 14-17). If you are a canonically resident or licensed
clergy person and would like your credentials presented at the
conference for deployment consideration, please submit an updated resume
and CDO profile to Sulerud or George McConnell by Oct. 6. The materials
should be submitted as an e-mail attachment and sent to
msulerud at edow.org or gmcconnell at edow.org. If you need assistance or have
questions, call 202/537-6536.  
 
VESTRY WORKSHOP - SAVE THE DATE
A Vestry Workshop is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec 2. Agenda and
registration information will be available soon.

DOCC PROGRAM - CHANGE OF DATES
Disciples of Christ in Community (DOCC), a Christian formation program,
will take place at Washington National Cathedral this fall. The program
is set for 7 to 9 p.m. (with an optional supper at 6 p.m.) on Tuesday
nights from OCT. 10 through JAN. 23, skipping Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, with a
required retreat day on OCT. 21. Dean Samuel T. Lloyd and the Rev.
William Barnwell, the cathedral's canon missioner, will give the
presentations, and participants will respond in small groups. If you are
interested in attending, contact Sheri Jackson at 202/537-6222 or
Barnwell at 202/537-5522. For further information, visit the programs
section of the cathedral's Web site: www.nationalcathedral.org

DIOCESAN REVIVAL - SAVE THE DATE
The diocese's SECOND 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.

REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES 2006
* Region 1: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at St. Matthew's, Hyattsville 
* Region 2: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at St. Luke's, Bethesda [note
corrected date]
* Region 3: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at St. Luke's, Bethesda [note
corrected date]
* Region 4: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Christ, Kensington [note
corrected date]
* Region 5: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at St. Matthew's, Hyattsville 
* Region 6: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at Christ, LaPlata
Election Schedule for each region and information on submitting
nominations and resolutions can be found at www.edow.org  or by
contacting Ann Talty at atalty at edow.org or 202/537-6548.
 
JOIN ENERGY STAR FOR CONGREGATIONS
Congregations that commit to substantial energy savings can cut utility
costs by up to 30 percent and make significant contributions to a
cleaner environment. Become an ENERGY STAR partner for free technical
support, information and resources, awards eligibility and e-mail
updates. Visit
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=small_business.sb_congregations to
learn more.
   
VTS FALL MINISTRY CONFERENCE
VTS will hold a one-day Fall Ministry Conference on Nov. 14 at its
campus in Alexandria, Va. Learn about the seminary's programs, talk to
faculty and students, go to classes, have lunch and tour the campus. To
register for the conference or for further information, visit
www.vts.edu, or e-mail Admissions at vts.edu. Space is limited, so register
now if you are interested in attending.

BISHOP'S APPEAL - IT'S NOT TOO LATE
We are still accepting donations for the 2006 Bishop's Appeal for
mission and ministry.  Donate online at: http://www.edow.org/giving

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
 
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
 
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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