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[Church House News]

OCTOBER 26, 2007

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

AED (AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS) PROGRAM 
The Diocese of Washington is encouraging its churches and schools to
learn more about Automated External Defibrillators and how to set up a
program. AEDs are designed to revive a heart that has gone into a
chaotic rhythm and save hundreds of lives every year. If your church or
school is interested in setting up a program, contact Robert Tomlinson
at rtomlinson at edow.org or 202/537-6523. He is attempting to gauge
interest so the diocese can negotiate a better pricing structure.
Currently, AEDs cost $1,500-$2,500, with additional costs for training
and maintenance. Those interested in learning more about AEDs also can
visit www.rescue-one.com 

2008 HEALTH PLAN RATES AVAILABLE
The Diocese of Washington is pleased to announce a 6 percent premium
increase with no plan changes for the 2008 calendar year. It continues
to offer the BlueChoice Opt-Out Plus plan which includes dental,
prescription drug and discount vision care. If you have questions,
contact Kathleen Hall at 202/537-6522 or khall at edow.org.

2008 COLA 
The diocese's 2008 COLA will be announced in November, after it has been
approved by the Diocesan Council. It is anticipated that it will be a
3.0 to 3.5 percent increase to base salary, based on third quarter CPI
and other regional cost of living data. 

CONVERSATION WITH CATHEDRAL COLLEGE FELLOWS 
Join the Rev. Debbie Blanchard, pastor of First Baptist Church in
Littleton, Mass., and the Rev. Martha Highsmith, senior pastor of the
University Church at Yale, at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 31 in the Cathedral College
Common Room for presentations and conversation. Blanchard will speak
about "Elmo, Peanut Butter, and the Practices: Spiritual Modeling
through Preaching"; Highsmith will present "Sound Bites: Feeding on the
Word with a Digital Generation." A Halloween reception will follow.
RSVP: 202/537-6384 or dmcdonald at cathedral.org. 

PILGRIMAGE TO ENGLAND
St. Dunstan's, Bethesda is planning a pilgrimage to England from April
17-28, led by the Rev. Jeffrey MacKnight in conjunction with Worldwide
Pilgrimage Ministries. All are invited. A full itinerary is available at
www.stdunstansbethesda.org  Cost is approximately $3,500. For more
information, contact Christina Barton at 301/229-2960, ext. 10 or
stdunstans at verizon.net.

FOLK MUSICIAN JOHN MCCUTCHEON IN CONCERT
Acclaimed singer-songwriter John McCutcheon will perform at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 at St. Alban's, D.C. A master of the banjo, guitar, fiddle,
autoharp and hammer dulcimer, McCutcheon has more than 25 recordings and
has had seven Grammy nominations. Concert will benefit the church's
Crossroads Shelter. Tickets $25; purchase tickets for will-call at
www.albansdc.org. Tickets also available at the door for cash or check,
but space is limited. Questions? Call 301/996-3848.

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH SEEKS NOMINEES FOR CHURCH OFFICES
The Joint Standing Nominating Committee of the General Convention of the
Episcopal Church is seeking applications from persons willing to be
nominated to serve the national church on the Court for the Trial of a
Bishop, as board members of The Church Pension Fund, members of
Executive Council and the General Board of Examining Chaplains and as
trustees of General Theological Seminary. Elections will take place at
the 2009 General Convention. Applications must be received on or before
Feb.1. To learn more and to apply, visit
http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~lcrew/nomcomGC2009/. 

GROUP HOMES COORDINATOR
Christian Communities Group Homes seeks a full time Coordinator to
develop and lead a new service providing home maintenance and repair
service solutions for senior households in D.C. Candidates must have a
broad range of experience from managing business operations to
marketing, experience and skill in home maintenance/repair and
project/building management. To apply, send a cover letter and resume
with the subject "Coordinator" to: LPenner at esm.org. Christian
Communities is a service of Episcopal Senior Ministries.

MINISTER OF MUSIC (P/T)
Saint David's, D.C., seeks part-time Minister of Music to begin Jan. 1.
Oversight of all music activities, leadership of one adult (traditional)
and one family (contemporary) choir, supervision of musical support for
Sunday School, music planning for all services, two Sunday rehearsals,
library maintenance and pastoral leadership. Candidates should have
history of successful ministry in Episcopal/Anglican setting, possess a
higher degree in liturgical studies, sacred music and/or performance,
and have a minimum of five years experience in leadership ministry. Send
expressions of interest with a resume to robindodge at starpower.net

PARISH SECRETARY (P/T)
Ascension, Silver Spring is seeking a part-time parish secretary; 20
hours/week; $12.50 - $14.50/hour (negotiable). Good communication and
administrative skills required. Data entry and parish experience
helpful. Two weeks vacation, one week sick leave, plus major holidays
and days off after Christmas and Holy Week. Seeking to fill by Nov. 5.
Contact the Rev. Joan E. Beilstein at 301/587-3272 or
rector at ascenss.org. 

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR (F/T)
All Souls Memorial seeks a full-time parish administrator with
experience managing a busy office and recruiting and guiding volunteer
office assistants. Must have experience with Microsoft Office, Word and
Excel; experience with Adobe PageMaker, PhotoShop or other graphics
software highly desired. Compensation range is $40,000 to $46,000 based
on experience, with vacation, health and retirement benefits. 

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your
prayers this week:
* Dalton Downs - prayers of the sympathy on the occasion of his
brother's death (Guy) 
* Kathy Jordan - prayers of sympathy at time of her husband's (Bob)
funeral (Oct. 25)
* Margot Critchfield - mother's health (Maggie) 
* Betsy Hague - husband's health (Ralph) 
* Martha Bonwitt - husband's health (Bill) 
* Charles and Jessie Daugherty - personal health 
* Tom Logan - personal health 
* Velma Brock - personal health
* Bishop Ronald Haines - personal health (broken hip)

>>> REMINDERS:

EPISCOPAL-AFFILIATED SENIOR HOUSING OPEN HOUSE
Episcopal-Affiliated Senior Housing Communities Open House is set for 1
to 3 p.m. Nov. 4. Visit Cedar Lane, Christian Communities Group Homes,
Collington Lifecare, Friendship Terrace, St. Mary's Court, and St.
Philip's House. No reservations required. For addresses and contact
information, visit www.esm.org or call 202/414-6315.

UTO GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
UTO Grant Applications are now available. To receive an application,
call the Episcopal Church Women's Office at 202/537-6530. Applications
also are available at www.episcopalchurch.org/UTO. Please do not submit
the application online, send it to the Office of Episcopal Church Women,
Diocese of Washington, Church House, Mount Saint Alban, Washington, D.C.
20016 by Dec. 21.

PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE US AND IRAN 
(* note revised time) A panel discussion: "The US and Iran: a Difficult
History" is set for (*) 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the nave of
Washington National Cathedral. Congressman Wayne Gilchrist (R-MD) will
be the moderator. Contact Evan Anderson, deputy director of
International Reconciliation and Peacemaking at the Center for Global
Justice and Reconciliation at 202/537-2357 for more information.

TASTE AND SEE - AN EXPERIENTIAL PRAYER CLASS 
Join the Rev. Mpho Tutu of The Tutu Institute for Prayer & Pilgrimage on
Nov. 17 for Taste and See, An Experiential Prayer Class. The two-hour
classes will be at Christ Church, Alexandria (9:30 a.m. registration).
Pre-registration/$12; door/$15. Visit tutuinstitute.org or contact
703/677-5642 or info at tutuinstitute.org. 

SEEKING A PHYSICIAN WITH HIV/AIDS EXPERIENCE
St. Peter's, Poolesville is seeking a physician with HIV/AIDS clinical
experience to accompany a group on a trip to Richmond, South Africa from
Feb. 14-21. The church has local partners there who are in desperate
need of support, training and expertise.The St. Peter's team includes a
nurse, a pathologist and a P.A.. Please contact Teresa Kraegel at
tkraegel at verizon.net  or 301/466-5851.

HONDURAN FIESTA
Bienvenidos Todos - everyone is welcome - to a Honduran Fiesta sponsored
by the Honduras Coordinating Committee, set for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 8
at Ascension, Silver Spring (633 Sligo Avenue). Live Central American
music, food and beverages. Bishop Lloyd Allen of Honduras will talk
about mission opportunities and church growth in his diocese, and there
will be a video of current projects. Parking available at the school
behind the church on Silver Spring Avenue. RSVP to 301/587-3272.

HEALING MINISTRY TRAINING
The Healing Prayers Ministry of Our Saviour, Hillandale is hosting the
Institute of Spiritual Healing and Aromatherapy's course "Sent to Heal
and Anoint" on the use of essential oils in a ministry of healing. The
course is set for the weekend of Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. Cost is $400
(early bird, senior, and student rates available). CEUs are available
for nurses, chaplains and massage therapists. For more information,
contact Anne Harvey at 301/439-0635 or atwharvey at verizon.net, or visit
www.ishahealing.com

COME AND SEE SAMARITAN MINISTRY  
Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington invites you to a "Next Step
Experience." Learn about the organization's programs and services and
hear how lives have been changed. Event is set for Nov. 27 at the SE
D.C. office. RSVP to Diane Aten at daten at samaritanministry.org or
202/722-2280, ext. 304.

COMPUTER SUPPLIES AND HARDWARE
The diocese has partnered with CDW Computer Centers to offer a joint
purchasing program with competitive prices for hardware, software and
electronics products. CDW offers telephone and online purchasing, free
custom configurations, next day shipping, free 24-hour lifetime
technical support. Further information is available at
http://technology.edow.org/article.php?id=41

CONFIRMATION, RECEPTION AND RENEWAL OF VOWS
The next Diocesan Service for Confirmation, Reception and Renewal of
Baptismal Vows is set for 10 a.m. Nov. 3 at Washington National
Cathedral. 
 
DIOCESAN GROUPS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
Three diocesan groups are in need of new members: the new Task Force on
Alcohol and Substance Abuse; the Diocesan Retreat Committee; and the
Committee on the Environment. For descriptions of the groups and talents
needed, visit www.edow.org/committees or contact Ann Talty at
202/537-6548 or atalty at edow.org.

FALL CLERGY DAY
The Fall Clergy Day is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at All Saint's,
Chevy Chase. The Rt. Rev. Claude Payne, retired Bishop of Texas, author
of "Reclaiming The Great Commission: A Practical Model For Transforming
Denominations And Congregations," will be the speaker. There is a $10
registration fee. Registration is now open at  www.edow.org/events 

RACIAL RECONCILIATION TRAINING REGISTRATION OPENS 
The diocese's Committee on Racial Reconciliation will conduct an
expanded and re-formatted Racial Reconciliation Training program on Nov.
2-3. Registration for this workshop, which will be at St. Paul's, Rock
Creek, is now open at   www.edow.org/events The workshop is limited to
60 participants. Other training sessions are set for Feb. 8-9 and May
16-17, 2008. Locations will be announced at a later date.  

2007 CHILDREN'S ADVENT PROJECT 
Information will be coming soon about Bishop John Bryson Chane's
selection of the work of Beauty Bala and the Siyaphila creche and
pre-school in South Africa for support by the children of the Diocese of
Washington during Advent. This follows last year's "Children 2 Children"
appeal.

FALL SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN TRAININGS:
Fall dates for Safeguarding God's Children training sessions are as
follows:
* Oct. 27: 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., St. Luke's, D.C. (Saturday)
* Nov. 10: 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. at St. Mark's, Silver Spring (Saturday)
* Nov. 27: 6:30 to 10 p.m. at St. Columba's (Dinner included)
* Dec. 8: 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. at St. Paul's, Rock Creek (Saturday)
Online registration required by going to www.edow.org/prevention
Refresher courses for those whose three-year certification is expiring
is yet to be scheduled.  
 
APPLY NOW FOR THE 2008 SUMMER COLLEGIUM
The Summer Collegium, a project that supports small congregations, is
accepting applications for next year's event, set for June 25-July 3,
2008. This all-expenses-paid conference is open to clergy who pastor
small congregations and their spouses or partners. Non-ordained pastors
also are invited. Applications can be downloaded at
www.vts.edu/education/collegium or contact Marilyn Johns at
mjohns at vts.edu or 703/461-1760. Applications must be postmarked by Dec.
15.

12-STEP EUCHARIST
St. Alban's, D.C., and its Hope for Recovery ministry team offers a
12-Step Eucharist at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month.
It's not necessary to be in a 12-step program to attend. Please contact
Sally Craig at sallycraig at aol.com or the Rev. Margot Critchfield at
margotc at st-albans-parish.org with questions.
 
AFFORDABLE HOUSING SITES SOUGHT
Episcopal Senior Ministries and THC Affordable Housing are looking for
sites on church property, public land or private property for the
development of 50-100 units of independent senior living with services.
For more information, contact Joe Resch at 202/414-6310 or Suzanne Welch
at 202/291-5535.

NEW VOCATIONAL GUIDELINES ISSUED
The Commission on Ministry has approved new guidelines for those
discerning a call to ministry. The guidelines can be found at
www.edow.org/diocese/clergy/index.html. 
 
BISHOP'S APPEAL
If you have not done so already, please make your contribution to the
fourth annual Bishop's Appeal at
http://www.edow.org/diocese/giving/index.html 

CONTRIBUTING TO THE BISHOP JOHN T. WALKER SCHOOL
Contributions for the planned Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys 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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