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[Church House News]

FEBRUARY 2, 2007
 
*** The weekly bulletin for clergy, wardens, diocesan committee members, convention delegates and church administrators in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington ***

112TH DIOCESAN CONVENTION
Bishop John B. Chane's address to the 112th Diocesan Convention is now available on the diocesan Web site, www.edow.org, along with election results and the full text of the convention's resolutions.

ABSALOM JONES DAY CELEBRATION
This year's Absalom Jones Day celebration will take place at 3 p.m. Feb. 11 (snow date is Feb. 18, same time) at Calvary, D.C. (820 6th Street, NE). Bishop John Chane will be the celebrant and the Rev. Dr. Kwasi Thornell will be the preacher. This year's theme is "Telling Our Story: Hearing God's Call." Clergy are asked to gather and vest at 2:30 p.m. Contact MaryRose Chappelle with any questions at 202/546-8011. All are invited!

LENTEN SILENT RETREAT
The Diocesan Retreat Committee will hold its 2007 Lenten Silent Retreat at the Cathedral College on March 2-4. The Rev. Francis Wade will lead the retreat on the theme of "What Wondrous Love is This: The Collects of Lent." The retreat fee of $195 covers a private room for two nights and six meals. Further information is available at www.edow.org/retreat  (click "Our Next Retreat"), or from Margaret Bennett at 202/ 337-3415.

LARGE PRINT MINISTRY
The e-mail addresses for The Large-Print Book of Common Prayer CD and the Large-Print Ministry have changed. They are now a.dahlen at att.net and largeprinthelp at att.net. The CD includes the entire 1979 Book of Common Prayer.

CATHEDRAL WELCOMES NEW CANON FOR COMMUNITY LIFE
The Rev. Christiana Olsen has joined the staff of Washington National Cathedral as the new Canon for Community Life. Olsen, who began her new job today, comes from St. Michael and All Angels in Dallas, Texas, where she was the associate rector for pastoral care. She will oversee the formation of the cathedral's new worshiping community, and will assume primary pastoral responsibility for the internal cathedral community and volunteer chaplains. She will be based, at least temporarily, at Sayre House. 

PROJECT DIRECTOR FOR THE BISHOP JOHN T. WALKER SCHOOL
The Diocese of Washington seeks a Project Director to lead its initiative to establish the Bishop John T. Walker School, an Episcopal school for boys in Southeast Washington, D.C. The Project Director will provide vision and leadership and will oversee a campaign feasibility study, budget development and strategic partnerships. The director will work with the school's board of trustees and the diocese's implementation committee to administer and coordinate these start-up activities. The diocese plans to open the school in September 2008 and aims to fill this position immediately. This is a full-time temporary position lasting no more than 24 months from date of employment. The Project Director will work in an office provided by the Diocese of Washington. To apply, send résumé and cover letter to the Rev. Canon Preston Hannibal at phannibal at edow.org For further details, visit www.bishopwalkerschool.org

MUSIC DIRECTOR -  CHRIST, CAPITOL HILL 
Christ Church, Capitol Hill is seeking a Director of Music Ministries. This part-time position of 10 to15 hours a week (negotiable to 18 hours) involves planning the music program in consultation with the rector, rehearsing and building up the Adult Choir and playing and conducting the choir for one Sunday service and additional services for Holy Week, Christmas, and other occasional services. Start date is July 1. Send cover letter and resumé to the Rev. Dr. Bill Doggett, associate rector, at billdoggett at hotmail.com or to 
Christ Church, Washington Parish, 620 G Street SE, Washington, D.C., 20003. 
  
MUSIC POSITIONS AT ST. JOHN'S, OLNEY
St.  John's, Olney is seeking to fill the following music positions. Send letters of interest and resume to the Rev. Rock H. Schuler at 301/774-1346 or rock.schuler at stjohnsolney.org
* Interim Organist/Choir Director: 9-12 hours/week. Minimum $12,000/year. Possible permanent hire.
* Permanent Organist/Choir Director. As above. Must be available for Sunday services, evening holy day services, and, when possible, weddings and funerals. Availability for mid-week, daytime school chapel services a bonus. It is possible this position could be divided between a choir director and an organist.
* Contemporary Music Team consisting of two-three musicians. Initially seeking a keyboardist and a guitarist, with another multi-instrument musician or a saxophonist or something to add variety. The church plans to have this team in place in the fall. Stipend will range from $50 to $125 per team member per week.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your prayers this week:
*  Simon Bautista - mother's health (Maria)
*  Kathy Jordan - husband's health (Bob)
*  Luis Leon - mother's health (Mary)
*  Cindy Baskin - brother-in-law's death (Roger)
*  Mariann Babnis - hospitalization 
*  Charles Daugherty - personal health
*  Dalton Downs - personal health
*  Velma Brock - personal health
*  Tom Logan - personal health
*  Bishop Ronald Haines - personal health
*  Bishop Bill and Polly Spofford - personal health
*  Rita Steadman Henninger - son's health (Cuthbert)
*  John Talbott - wife's health (Annie)
*  Martha Bonwitt - husband's health (Bill)
*  Michael Marrett - wife's health (Margery) 
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GRANTS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRY INITIATIVES
The Episcopal Church's Office of Native American Ministries has announced that it will offer grants totaling $86,250 for Native American Ministry initiatives this year. Each award is not to exceed $20,000 per applicant and requests must be endorsed by Bishop John Chane and submitted to the national church's Office of Native American Ministries no later than March 31. For further information, contact Janine Tinsley-Roe, National Missioner of Native American Ministries at 1-800/334-7626 ext. 6203.

APPLICATIONS FOR ABSALOM JONES SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications for the annual Absalom Jones Scholarships are now being accepted by St. Philip's, Laurel. Individuals who will be attending an institution of higher education and are in need of financial assistance are invited to apply by March 31. Applicants must reside, work, attend school or be a member of an Episcopal parish in the Diocese of Washington. For more information, contact the Absalom Jones Scholarship Fund Committee at 301/776-5151, ext. 15 or at absalomjonesfund at stphilips.org. Information also may be obtained at www.stphilipslaurel.org.

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP 
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 

FEBRUARY INTENSIVE CENTERING PRAYER WEEKEND 
An intensive retreat on centering prayer led by the Rev. Thomas Ward is set for Feb. 16-18 at the Dayspring Retreat Center (11301 Neelsville Church Rd., Germantown). Ward is on the Board of Contemplative Outreach International and leads Centering Prayer workshops and retreats throughout the country. He has recently retired as Chaplain of the University of the South at Sewanee. Cost: $250. For further information contact Dana Semmes, 301/983-1857 or thesemmes at comcast.net 
 
ATTENTION SMALL CHURCHES
The Rev. Suzanne Watson, the Presiding Bishop's staff officer for congregational development and the small church, has a blog designed for leaders of small churches that has lots of resources at http://smallepiscopalchurch.blogspot.com/
  
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
 
SPACE AVAILABLE AT NEW EPISCOPAL STUDENT CENTER
The Episcopal Student Center (University of Maryland) is now up and running. The center has five bedrooms, which students occupy during the academic year. From June 1 - Aug. 15 this space will be available for daily, weekly or monthly rentals. The center is very close to the Metro, and convenient to town. The center is also available for daytime retreats, year-round. There are two large parlors, a large community kitchen and an oratory. Parking can be arranged. Contact the Rev. Peter Antoci for details at pantoci at umd.edu
 
EPISCOPAL MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
An Episcopal Marriage Encounter weekend is set for March 2-4 in Charlottesville, Va. EME's mission is to help renew the church and improve the world by helping married couples and their families live in happy, intimate and responsible relationships. To learn more about EME and the weekend, visit www.episcopalme.org ; e-mail bocampbell at adelphia.net or call 434/973-3518. Early registration is recommended.
 
TUTORS NEEDED FOR CATHEDRAL LITERACY PROGRAM
The Cathedral Literacy Program trains and provides tutors for children and adults to help improve basic reading and math skills. The program has been operating since 1986. New tutors are needed! To volunteer, call Janice Molchon at 202/537-8990 or to learn more call Canon William Barnwell at 202/537-5522.  
  
CYCLE OF PRAYER
The Cycle of Prayer through Nov. 25, 2007 is online at: 
http://www.edow.org/parish/congregation/liturgy/cycleofprayer/index.html
   
ST. GEORGE'S COLLEGE, JERUSALEM
St. George's College is a continuing education center of the Anglican Communion that enables Christians to encounter the people of the Holy Land and to study the Bible and history in the context of pilgrimage and travel. For more information go to www.SGCjerusalem.org or contact Bishop Allen Bartlett, chair of the North American Regional Committee of St. George's College at allen.jerrie at worldnet.att.net. A DVD about the college is available for loan from Church House to interested parishes or groups (Keely Thrall, kthrall at edow.org). 
  
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.
  
MARRIAGE GUIDELINES AVAILABLE ONLINE
A copy of the "Bishop's Guidelines for Marriage and Remarriage" is available online at www.edow.org/marriage




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