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[Church House News]

APRIL 19, 2007
 
*** The weekly bulletin for clergy, wardens, diocesan committee members,
convention delegates and church administrators in the Episcopal Diocese
of Washington ***

FOURTH ANNUAL BISHOP'S APPEAL
The fourth annual Bishop's Appeal will be mailed to members of the
diocese during the first week of May. Watch for an article in the May
issue of Washington Window, and please urge members of your
congregations to contribute generously. 

CALL FOR CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES
Clergy are asked to contact Canon to the Ordinary Paul Cooney
(pcooney at edow.org) as soon as possible with preliminary estimates for
confirmation/reaffirmation/reception candidates for the May 19 and June
23 services at Washington National Cathedral. 

FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR CAROL COLE FLANAGAN
You are invited to join Bishop John Chane for a farewell reception for
the Rev. Canon Carol Cole Flanagan at Church House from 4:30 to 6:30
p.m. May 1. Carol will be leaving for a year to serve as interim rector
at Christ Church, Detroit. She entered the ministry from a diocese that
did not ordain women, and Christ Church adopted her and sponsored her
for ordination, so the assignment has special significance for Carol.
She and her husband, Bill, will continue to make their home here, and
she expects to be back with some frequency.

CATHEDRAL'S NEW GARAGE IS NOW OPEN
Washington National Cathedral's new parking garage opened for visitors
yesterday. Visitors to Church House should enter the garage from the
main entrance off Wisconsin Avenue and park on the first or second
level. The parking ticket received upon entrance can be validated for
the diocese's invited guests and committee members. Surface parking
restrictions after 3:30 p.m. are lifted, so parking for evening meetings
can be done at street level and validation will not be needed. 

THURGOOD MARSHALL DAY
Bishop John B. Chane would like to remind congregations that May 17 has
been designated as Thurgood Marshall Day in the diocese. Parishes are
encouraged to commemorate the Civil Rights leader and former Supreme
Court Justice in their services that day. Contact the Rev. Bruce
Eberhardt at eberhardtbj at msn.com for a list of suggested propers.

SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN TRAINING
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:
* 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 5 at St. John's, Broad Creek
* 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. May 16 at Redeemer, Bethesda
* 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. May 21 at Christ, Kensington 
** (new date) 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 16 at St. Anne's, Damascus **
Register online at www.edow.org/prevention. Registration is required for
attendance.

CHOIR TUNICS AVAILABLE
St John's, Lafayette Square has a large number of CM Almy flax choir
tunics that are available to be given away. There are sizes for children
and adults. These vestments are in excellent condition, laundered and
ironed, almost brand new. They could be used for Eucharistic ministers
as well as choirs. If you can make use of these, please contact Cindy
DeDakis at 202/347-8766, ext.313 or at cindy.dedakis at stjohns-dc.org.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - REDEEMER, BETHESDA (P/T)
Redeemer, Bethesda is seeking a part time administrative assistant.
Responsibilities include greeting the public, desktop publishing,
bookkeeping. Candidate must also be personable, able to work
independently, proficient in Word, desktop publishing software and
Quickbooks. 24 hours/week. Contact the Rev. Susan Burns, 301/229-3770;
revsusanburns at verizon.net.
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES GROUP HOMES
Episcopal Senior Ministries is looking for an Assistant Director for
Christian Communities Group Homes. Responsible for internal management
of three group homes serving low income seniors and an expanding
Age-In-Place program which coordinates home and yard repairs for senior
households in D.C. with the help of more than 1,200 volunteers annually.
A full job description can be found at ESM.org. Send resume and cover
letter to 202/832-4711 Attn: James McSpadden or to jmcspadden at esm.org.  

PARISH SECRETARY - ST. ANDREW'S, COLLEGE PARK
St. Andrew's, College Park is seeking a 30 hour/week Parish Secretary.
Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Word or Word Perfect and be
familiar with database software management programs and must know how to
operate standard office equipment. An understanding of the Episcopal
Church and Liturgy is a plus. Apply to the Rev. Karla Woggon, rector,
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4512 College Ave, College Park, MD 20740.
kmwoggon at comcast.net 

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. Also responsible for 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.

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR - ASCENSION AND SAINT AGNES 
Ascension and Saint Agnes, 12th Street and Massachusetts Ave., NW, is
seeking a full-time parish administrator. Must have excellent Microsoft
Office Word and Internet skills. Experience working with volunteers in a
faith-based setting is desirable, but not required. Interested persons
please send resume by email: ta.perry1 at verizon.net or fax to
202/347-8036. Call 202/347-8161 for more information.

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 continued
improvement 
*  Anne Monahan - thanksgiving for release from hospital 
*  David Pollock - personal health 
*  David Black - personal health 
*  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
*  Martha Bonwitt - husband's health (Bill)
*  Bill Truitt - personal health

>>> REMINDERS:

SPRING CLERGY CONFERENCE 
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.
Registration and program information is now available at
www.edow.org/clergyconf 

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, the film depicts Mary as
portrayed through accounts in the Bible, canonical gospels, and the
Koran. 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. Free, but
tickets required. Call 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. 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
proposed discernment process (posted at http://www.edow.org/discernment)
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 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.
$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.
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
  
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
A half-day workshop with the Committee on the Environment is set for
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. 9:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. in the Perry Auditorium of the National Cathedral. 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. (at Christ
Church, Alexandria, Va.) and will last two hours. Pre-registration 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 

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