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[Church House News]

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

ATONEMENT'S WEB SITE FEATURED BY NATIONAL CHURCH
The Web site of the Church of the Atonement, D.C., has been selected as
the "Featured Site" by the National Church for the month of May! Click
the icon for Atonement at www.episcopalchurch.org and the church's site
appears. 

RACIAL RECONCILIATION TRAINING DATES SET
The diocese's Committee on Racial Reconciliation will conduct an
expanded and re-formatted Racial Reconciliation Training program on May
11-12 at Grace, Silver Spring (5-9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday). Cost is $25 per person. Registration is limited to 40.
Refreshments and meals will be provided. Certification will be provided
to those completing the entire 12 hours of training; no partial credit
will be provided. Advanced registration is required, and closes May 8.
Contact racialreconciliation at earthlink.net to register. Future training
dates have also been scheduled, for: * Nov. 2-3 * Feb. 8-9, 2008 * May
16-17, 2008 * Nov. 14-15, 2008. Advance registration is required, and
will be announced when locations are known.

ANGUS DUN GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE
The Angus Dun Fund was established to assist canonically resident clergy
with financial subsidy for continuing education. Grants are limited to
$1,000 per person per year and require each applicant to demonstrate the
benefit their program will have for their parish and/or the diocese. The
deadline for applications is May 29. For further information, please
contact Sharonda Myers at smyers at edow.org or 202/537-5208.
 
COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
The Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver Law Firm has an annual grant program
to support organizations with educational programs focused on improving
the lives of disadvantaged children in the Washington, D.C., area.
Eligible applicants include nonprofits and community-based
organizations. The deadline for applications is Aug. 3.
Approximately $35,000 is available to fund three awards, ranging from
$10,000 to $15,000. For further information, contact Mary Ellen Chambers
at 410/230-7185 or mechambers at ober.com; or go to: http://www.ober.com/.
GrantID: GD2014

THE ART OF SPIRITUAL COMPANIONSHIP
"The Art of Spiritual Companionship," Sept. 2007-May 2008, is a course
sponsored by The Cathedral Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage designed to
help churches and faith communities identify and equip persons who may
have the gift of offering spiritual guidance. Upon completion of the
course, Spiritual Companions will serve as resources in their faith
communities. For more information visit
http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/worship/ccpp.shtml or contact Terri
Lynn Simpson at tsimpson at cathedral.org or 202/537-5246. Online
registration closes May 7. 

TASTE AND SEE...AN EXPERIENTIAL PRAYER CLASS 
Join the Rev. Mpho Tutu on one or all of the following dates - May 19,
June 9, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17 - for "Taste and See" an experiential prayer
class. The two-hour classes will be held at Christ Church, Alexandria,
Va., beginning at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. registration). Pre-registration
price is $12; pre-registration deadline is the Friday one week before.
Price at the door is $15. Visit www.tutuinstitute.org for additional
information or contact 703/677-5642 or info at tutuinstitute.org . The May
19 class, "The Prayerful Imagination," explores guided meditation and
prayer with icons. 

CONTRACT BOOKKEEPER - ST. LUKE'S, D.C. (P/T)
St. Luke's, D.C., is looking for a part time contract bookkeeper, 6-8
hours/week, for a period of several months. For more information, please
contact the Rev. Virginia Brown-Nolan at saintlukesdc at verizon.net.

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR (P/T)
St. John's, Olney is seeking an Organist/Choir Director. Must be
available for Sunday Services, evening Holy Day services, and when
possible for weddings and funerals. Availability for mid-week, daytime
school chapel services would be a bonus. 9-12 hours/week. Minimum of
$15K/year. Interested candidates should fax letter of interest and
resume to the Rev. Rock Schuler at 301/774-1346 or
rock.schuler at stjohnsolney.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 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.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION DIRECTOR - ST. JOHN'S, OLNEY (F/T)
St. John's, Olney is seeking a Christian Formation Director for
children's programs,  nursery through high school. Direct youth work
essential. Fax resumes to St. John's, Olney at 301/774-1346.

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR - ST. FRANCIS', POTOMAC (F/T)
St. Francis', Potomac is looking for a full-time Parish Administrator.
Prepares weekly newsletter and all Sunday bulletins, maintains database,
etc. Knowledge of MS Word and Publisher necessary. Background in the
Episcopal Church preferred. Send resume to info at stfrancispotomac.org

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your
prayers this week:
* Tom Shaw (former Headmaster of St. Andrew's School) - on the occasion
of his death (April 27) 
*  Harrison West - thanksgiving for release from hospital 
*  Anne Monahan - personal health 
*  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 
*  Velma Brock - personal health 
*  Tom Logan - personal health 
*  Martha Bonwitt - husband's health (Bill) 
*  Bill Truitt - personal health 
*  Charles Daugherty - personal health

>>> REMINDERS:

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. Because May 17
falls on a Thursday this year, churches are encouraged to commemorate
the Civil Rights leader and former Supreme Court Justice in their
services Sunday May 20. Contact the Rev. Bruce Eberhardt at
eberhardtbj at msn.com for a list of suggested propers.

CLERGY RECEPTION WITH MIDDLE EAST PEACE PARTICIPANTS
Churches for Middle East Peace invites clergy and church leaders to a
free reception at 5:30 p.m. May 7 at National City Christian Church,
14th and Massachusetts NW (Thomas Circle). This reception provides an
opportunity for clergy to meet participants from across the country,
conference presenters and Members of Congress and/or their foreign
policy staff. Please RSVP by May 3 to mallori at cmep.org. For further
information and to register for the conference, go to www.cmep.org

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. Please urge members of your
congregations to contribute generously. Donate online at
www.edow.org/donate

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. 

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.

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 

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 
* 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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.   

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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