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[Church House News]

APRIL 12, 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. Suggested
donation is $10 per seat; pre-concert reception is $25 per person.
Contact Susan Niedenfuhr at 202/363-5196, or Sharon Whitehouse at
301/229-3203 for further information.

IRANIAN FILM ON LIFE OF MARY 
The Center for Global Justice and Reconciliation will host a screening
of St. Mary, an Iranian-made film on the life of Mary, from 3 to 6 p.m.
April 29 in Washington National Cathedral's Perry Auditorium. The film
begins with the birth of Mary in 16 B.C. and ends with the birth of
Jesus. Filmed in Farsi with English subtitles, this beautiful and moving
film depicts Mary as portrayed through accounts in the Bible, canonical
gospels, and the Koran. Please contact Katherine Wilkins at
kwilkins at cathedral.org or at 202/537-5737 to reserve a seat.  

INTERFAITH DIALOGUE - PRINCE HASSAN OF JORDAN
Dialogue Among the Faiths: A Conversation with Judaism, Christianity,
and Islam is set for 7 p.m. April 27 at Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church
(1 Chevy Chase Circle) with special guest Prince el Hassan bin Talal of
Jordan. Prince Hassan will discuss how faith, understanding and reason
can combat rising extremism, especially in the Middle East. Following
his presentation, Prince Hassan and regional religious leaders,
ambassadors, and Middle East experts will discuss the dialogue between
the faiths. This is event is free, but requires tickets due to space
constraints. Call Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church at 202/363-2202 to
make reservations.

CONVOCATION ON TORTURE AND JUST TREATMENT
An interfaith "Faith and Freedom Convocation: An Inquiry on Torture and
Just Treatment" is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5 at All Souls
Unitarian Church, Washington, D.C. Registration fee ($25; $10 for
students) includes materials, continental breakfast and lunch. For
further information and to register visit http://uusj.org/ or
quakeractionnetwork at gmail.com The Washington Region Religious Campaign
Against Torture, of which the diocese is a member, is among the
sponsors.

RECYCLE UNWANTED COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 
The Environmental Protection Agency is hosting a Capital Area eCycling
Day. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22, Earth Day, the agency will collect
unwanted personal computer related equipment at Freedom Plaza (13th and
E Streets, NW) and recycle it in a manner that is safe for the
environment. Safely recycling and reusing computer equipment helps keep
substances like lead and mercury from harming people or the environment.
Bring your old and unwanted computers, laptops, monitors, keyboards,
scanners, mice and other peripherals. More information is available at
www.epa.gov/oei/ecycling

WOMEN'S ORDINATION - SHARING MEMORIES
Bishop Jane Holmes Dixon is working on a book on the history of women's
ordination, and is looking for people, especially women, who attended
the "irregular" ordination of four Episcopal women to the priesthood at
St. Stephen & the Incarnation on Sept. 7, 1975. If you were there and
would like to share your memories, contact Diana Marit Kunkel at
maritco at erols.com.

NEW ORLEANS WORK TRIP, MEMORIAL DAY
As part of the diocesan WERK group, (Washington Episcopalians Respond to
Katrina), St. Alban's Gulf Coast Revival team will travel to New Orleans
from May 23 to May 28 to assist with cleanup and rebuilding efforts.
Housing will be provided for all participants, but volunteers are
responsible for all other expenses. All participants must be at least 16
years old.  No prior experience is necessary. Contact Laurie Crowe at
469/233-9576 or moderndiva at hotmail.com for more information.

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.

CHILDREN & YOUTH CHRISTIAN FORMATION COORDINATOR (P/T)
St. David's, D.C., is seeking a half-time Children & Youth Christian
Formation Coordinator. 20 hours/week, including Sunday mornings. Salary:
$20,000. Responsible for overseeing vibrant ministry, teaching training
and administrative and logistical support. Familiarity with Rotational
Workshop method a plus. Send resume and cover letter to Christian
Formation Coordinator Search, St. David's Episcopal Church, 5150 Macomb
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT SAMARITAN MINISTRY  
Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington has Front Office Coordinator
positions available on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. at its Northwest office and on Wednesdays in its Southeast office.
To learn more, contact Chuck James, director of communications and
volunteers at 202/722-2280 or cjames at samaritanministry.org.

BOOKKEEPER - ST. THOMAS', D.C. (P/T)
St. Thomas', D.C. is seeking a bookkeeper to perform general accounting
for parish operations. Approximately four hours per week. Applicant
should be knowledgeable of accounting, organized, and able to work
independently. Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and Episcopal Diocese
of Washington accounting requirements desirable. Please submit resume
and references to info at stthomasdc.org.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your
prayers this week:
* Harrison West - hospitalization with thanksgiving for improvement
* Anne Monahan - hospitalization with thanksgiving for improvement   
* 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:

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

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.

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 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.

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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