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[Church House News]

APRIL 5, 2007
 
*** The weekly bulletin for clergy, wardens, diocesan committee members,
convention delegates and church administrators in the Episcopal Diocese
of Washington ***

EPISCOPAL SCHOOLS TALENT SHOWCASE
All are invited and encouraged to attend the 9th Annual Episcopal
Schools Talent Showcase to benefit the Episcopal Center for Children.
The concert will take place at 3 p.m. April 15 at Washington Episcopal
School. Bishop Jane Holmes Dixon will serve as MC. Children from six
area Episcopal schools will take part in the program; proceeds will
support specialized educational and counseling services to children in
need. Suggested donation is $10 per seat. There also will be a
pre-concert reception for $25 per person. Contact Susan Niedenfuhr at
202/363-5196, or Sharon Whitehouse at 301/229-3203 for further
information.

SACRED GROUNDS: FIRST FRIDAYS
Christians and those exploring their spirituality in their 20s and 30s
are invited to take part in a Good Friday service at St. Thomas', D.C.,
at 6:30 p.m. this Friday (April 6). Following the service, there will be
refreshments, a showing of the film, "Jesus of Montreal," and an
opportunity to socialize. Contact Dustin Cole at 202/441-0907
dustindc at gmail.com for more information. The church is at 1772 Church
St, NW, Washington DC 20036, two blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro
(Red line). Free parking is available at the side of the church. 

COMMITTEE ON YOUTH - APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
Applications are available for any young person interested in serving on
the Committee on Youth for the Diocese of Washington. There is one
opening in Region 1 and Region 4, two openings in Region 3 and one
at-large position. Visit www.edow.org/youth to download the application
and recommendation forms. Contact Paul Canady, deputy for youth ministry
at 202/537.6524 or PCanady at EDOW.org for further information. The
application deadline is May 4.

CHURCH FOR THE 21ST CENTURY CONFERENCE
A "Church for the 21st Century Conference" will take place May 10-12 at
Washington National Cathedral. Speakers include: Diana Butler Bass,
Michael Battle, Marcus Borg, Barbara Brown Taylor, Fred Burnham, Carmen
Guerrero, Tony Jones, Phyllis Tickle and Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd.
Participants will share what is working in their congregations in hopes
of creating networks of religious leaders. Conversations on best
practices in Latino/Hispanic and African-American ministries and
emergent communities are also scheduled. $250 registration fee includes
meals and reception. Register at
www.cathedralcollege.org/21stcenturychurch

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY - ST. THOMAS', D.C. (F/T)
St. Thomas', D.C., is looking for a full time Executive Secretary to
serve as the first contact to the public. The person will manage the
parish's public and rental property; have a working knowledge of the
Episcopal Church polity and liturgy; assist with maintaining the web
site, database and producing service bulletins. Bookkeeping credentials
will be taken into consideration for increased salary. Apply to:
Rector at stthomasdc.org

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY - ST. MARK'S, CAPITOL HILL (F/T)
St. Mark's, Capitol Hill is seeking a full-time Director of Youth
Ministry to organize and support a full range of activities for all ages
of children (through teens) and their families.  Responsibilities
include working with Christian education and confirmation class leaders,
developing and supervising youth group, service projects and other
special events.  Candidate must have prior experience with youth
programs, an undergraduate degree, computer skills, car and drivers
license. Send cover letter and resume to nvanscoy at erols.com 

ACCOUNTANT - ST. MARGARET'S, D.C. (P/T)
St. Margaret's, D.C., is seeking an accountant to work 6 to 12 hours a
week. Duties will include bookkeeping, recording contributions,
preparation of bank deposits and checks, payroll submission, preparation
of monthly financial reports, and reconciliation of bank and investment
statements. Also preparation of quarterly statements and various year
end/annual responsibilities. Experience with church finances (preferably
the Episcopal church) required. Experience with Quick Books preferred.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to admin at stmargaretsdc.org.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COORDINATOR - ST. STEPHEN's, D.C.(P/T)
St. Stephen and the Incarnation, D.C., is searching for a part-time
Coordinator of Children's Christian Formation. Experience with children
necessary; background in the Episcopal Church preferred; conversational
knowledge of Spanish a plus. Four hours/ week, including Sunday
mornings. Minorities, students encouraged to apply. Position open from
April 22. Send resumes with three letters of reference to The Rev. Frank
G. Dunn, Senior Priest, St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal
Church, 1525 Newton St. NW, Washington, D.C., 20010, or to
frank.dunn at saintstephensdc.org.  

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your
prayers this week:
* Sharonda Myers (Church House) - death of her mother (Ann)
* Eulalia Smith (ECW) - death of her husband (Everett)
* Kim Adams (Church House) - house fire
* Harrison West - hospitalization
* Anne Monahan - hospitalization
* Noreen Seiler-Dubay - at time of her mother's death (Regis)   
* David Pollock - personal health
* David Black - recovery from surgery
* Doris Attridge - personal health
* Caroline Fairless - mother's health (Caroline)
* Simon Bautista - mother's health (Maria)
* Kathy Jordan - husband's health (Bob)
* Luis Leon - mother's health (Mary)
* Mariann Babnis - personal health 
* Charles Daugherty - personal health
* Velma Brock - personal health
* Tom Logan - personal health
* Bishop Ronald Haines - personal health
* Martha Bonwitt - husband's health (Bill)

>>> REMINDERS:
  
PRESIDING BISHOP'S EASTER MESSAGE
The full text of the Presiding Bishop's message for Easter 2007 is
online at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_84357_ENG_HTM.htm.
 
2007 STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE 
The 2007 Stewardship Conference, "Back to Basics" is set for April 21 at
Washington National Cathedral. Keynote speaker will be John Oaks.
Sessions and speakers include: Planned Giving - Glenn Holliman;
Christian Formation and Stewardship - Dontie Fuller; Marketing Your
Parish to Your Community - Jim Naughton; The Stewardship Committee and
the Annual Appeal - David Lewis. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.;
conference sessions will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per
person and includes a boxed lunch. Register at www.edow.org/events
 
SPRING CLERGY CONFERENCE - SAVE THE DATE
The diocese's Spring Clergy Conference is set for May 22-24 at Shrine
Mont, Va. Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Margaret B. Guenther. Early
registration and program information is now available at
www.edow.org/clergyconf 
 
CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT IN REHOBOTH BEACH: JUNE 1-3
Introduction to Centering Prayer, a retreat led by the Rev. J. Carlyle
Gill, will be held at duPont Memorial House in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
from June 1-3.  For details and registration information contact
LaceyAGude at aol.com or 202/833-3614.

HEARINGS ON LAY LICENSING, VOCATIONAL DISCERNMENT
The Commission on Ministry will be receiving public comment on the new
lay licensing standards, posted at
http://www.edow.org/diocese/governance/licensing/proposedlaystandards.ht
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until April 15. Public hearings on the proposed process for lay
vocations and vocations to the priesthood will be held from 9:30 a.m. to
noon April 14 at Holy Trinity, Bowie and from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 24
at St. Luke's, Bethesda. The proposed discernment process is posted on
the Web site at: http://www.edow.org/discernment and comments will be
received until May 4. Comments should be sent to the attention of the
Rev. Mary Sulerud at Church House or by e-mail to msulerud at edow.org.

COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOP
Participants from every parish in the Diocese of Washington are invited
to attend a special half-day workshop with the Committee on the
Environment on April 28. The workshop will focus on actions that
parishes can take in their buildings, grounds and beyond to become
better environmental stewards and reduce their negative impact on the
environment. The meeting will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the
Perry Auditorium of the National Cathedral. Doors will open for coffee
at 9 a.m. Contact Jane Osborne at  jane at environmentalacademy.us or
202/716.6248. RSVPs are helpful but not necessary. 
 
HUNGER FUND INTRODUCES ONLINE GIVING
The Hunger Fund is pleased to announce that it is now able to accept
online contributions. Visit the Hunger Fund's Web page -
http://www.hungerfund.net - and click on "Donate Now Online." Please let
your congregation, friends, relatives and neighbors know that this
option is now available.   

TASTE AND SEE...AN EXPERIENTIAL PRAYER CLASS
The Tutu Institute for Prayer & Pilgrimage is offering, "Taste and
See...an Experiential Prayer Class," on April 28 with the Rev. Mpho
Tutu. Participants will explore new ways of prayer, in classes designed
to enrich your prayer life. Classes will begin at 10 a.m. (registration
at 9:30 a.m.) at Christ Church, Alexandria, Va., and will last two hours
with time for prayerful preparation, learning, experience and
discussion. Pre-registration price is $12; pre-registration deadline is
April 20. Price at the door is $15. Visit www.tutuinstitute.org for
additional registration information or contact 703/677-5642 or
info at tutuinstitute.org. 

RADICAL LOVE 
The Wellspring Retreat and Conference Center (11411 Neelsville Church
Rd., Germantown, MD 20876-4145) will host a conference titled "Radical
Love" from May 3-6. Participants will seek hope in today's world of
violence, rage, deception and systemic failures. Cost, $300, including
housing and meals. Scholarship available. Contact 301/428-3373,
missionwel at aol.com  or visit Wellspringministry.org 

SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN TRAINING
New dates and locations for Safeguarding God's Children training
sessions (prevention of child abuse training required by all paid church
employees and those working with children and youth - paid or volunteer)
are as follows:
* April 14 at St. Mary, Magdalene
* May 5 at St. John's, Broad Creek
* May 16 at Redeemer, Bethesda 
* June 16 at St. Anne's, Damascus.
Register online at www.edow.org/prevention. Registration is required for
attendance.

FAITH IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE
The Cathedral College is offering "Faith in the Public Square," a course
with staff members of the Episcopal Church Office of Government
Relations, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays from April 10 to May 1. For more
information, go to www.nationalcathedral.org/register or call
202/537.2221. The course will explore the ministry of justice through
the Episcopal Church's work on public policy. Registration is $95
regular admission, $83 for members of the NCA, and $70 for seniors,
students and those with limited income. 

MISSIONARY TO SUDAN AVAILABLE TO SPEAK
The Rev. Lauren R. Stanley, missionary, theologian and journalist, is
the Episcopal Church's only full-time missionary living and working in
Sudan. Stanley is currently available to visit your parish or group to
discuss her mission experiences as well as the current situation in
Sudan. Contact her at laurenrenk at gmail.com or at 703/678-3892.

EPISCOPAL SENIOR MINISTRIES SUNDAY
Bishop John B. Chane has designated May 6 as Episcopal Senior Ministries
Sunday to increase awareness of and support for the 10 Episcopal
services for older adults in the Diocese of Washington. Information
about these services for newsletters and bulletins, contact information
for speakers for rector's forums on that Sunday, and liturgies on aging
are available for each congregation. Please plan to set aside that
Sunday to recognize all the Episcopal Senior Ministries in the diocese.
For more information, contact Marcy Hunter at 202/414-6314 or
Mhunter at esm.org.  

CONTRIBUTING TO THE BISHOP JOHN T. WALKER SCHOOL
The planned Bishop John T. Walker Episcopal School will serve the boys
of Wards 7 and 8 in southeast Washington, D.C., and hopes to provide
collaborative education, with the boys and their families, in a
Christian setting. Your generous contribution will enable the diocese to
continue the planning phase which is a crucial first step toward
establishing the school. Contributions can be sent to: The Bishop John
T. Walker School, Episcopal Church House, Mount St. Alban Washington,
D.C. 20016 or visit www.bishopwalkerschool.org
     
CYCLE OF PRAYER
The Cycle of Prayer through Nov. 25, 2007 is online at: 
http://www.edow.org/parish/congregation/liturgy/cycleofprayer/index.html



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