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[Church House News]

SEPTEMBER 6, 2007
 
*** The weekly bulletin for clergy, wardens, diocesan committee members,
convention delegates and church administrators in the Episcopal Diocese
of Washington ***

PARKING FOR CHURCH HOUSE VISITORS
Church House visitors must now park in the Cathedral's new garage
(entrance on Wisconsin Avenue). Parking tickets can be validated for the
diocese's invited guests and committee members. Surface parking
restrictions are lifted after 3:30 p.m., so parking for evening meetings
can be done at street level and validation will not be needed. Questions
may be directed to ParkingInfo at cathedral.org

URBAN ADVENTURE SET FOR OCT. 6
The diocese's Committee on Urban Ministry will hold its third Urban
Adventure from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6 at St. Stephen and the
Incarnation. Speaker will be Mary Nelson, former executive director of
Bethel New Life, a community development ministry in Chicago. Nelson
will introduce Asset-Based Community Development, an approach that
identifies a community's strengths as foundations for development. She
will then guide parish delegations through an assessment of their own
communities. Please try to assemble a team of at least five church
members and representatives from your church's surrounding community.
There is no charge for this event. Lunch provided; parking available.
Register by Oct. 3 at staff at saintstephensdc.org (preferred) or
202/332-0900.

LATINO MINISTRY CELEBRATION - SAVE THE DATE
This year's Latino Ministry Celebration is set for Oct. 13 at Our
Savior, Hillandale.
Eucharist at 6 p.m., Bishop Chane presiding; dinner and fiesta will
follow.

WASHINGTON EPISCOPAL CLERGY ASSOCIATION MEETING
WECA will begin its first meeting of the 2007-2008 program year at 9:45
a.m. Sept. 11 with coffee at the Cathedral College. There will be a
10:30 a.m. Eucharist in Washington National Cathedral's Bethlehem Chapel
(Bishop John Bryson Chane will celebrate and preach), followed by WECA
business, announcements, and welcoming of new clergy at 11:30 a.m. At
noon, all are invited to go to Cactus Cantina (dutch treat) for lunch.
If you are interested in going to lunch, RSVP to Joan Beilstein at
revjeb at comcast.net. If you would like to join the WECA listserv, please
e-mail Beilstein.
 
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 (100 or fewer average Sunday attendance) 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.
 
PARISH SECRETARY - HOLY TRINITY, BOWIE
Holy Trinity, Bowie is seeking a Parish Secretary; 32 hours/week with
full benefits. Computer literacy is a requirement. Send resume to Holy
Trinity Episcopal Church, 13106 Annapolis Rd. Bowie 20720 or fax to
301/262-9609.

COMMUNICATIONS PERSON - EPF
The Episcopal Peace Fellowship is looking for a communications person
who can manage a Web site and edit a newsletter, for 10 hours a week.
The communicator can work from a remote station and does not need to
operate from the EPF's Chicago office. Compensation is $20 an hour.
Interested persons can contact EPF's executive director Jackie Lynn at
312/922-8628 or epfnational at ameritech.net

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your
prayers this week:
* David Pollock - personal health
* Kathy Jordan - husband's health (Bob)
* Tom Logan - personal health
* Martha Bonwitt - husband's health (Bill)
* Charles and Jessie Daugherty - personal health
* Velma Brock - personal health
* Family of Myles Edwards on the occasion of his death (Aug. 21) 
* Family of Bill Truitt on the occasion of his death (Aug. 29)

>>> REMINDERS:

PARISH LEADERSHIP DINNER REGISTRATION
Registration is now open for the Parish Leadership Dinner at
www.edow.org/events  The registration deadline is Sept. 20. The Oct. 2
dinner with Bishop John Bryson Chane costs $20, will begin at 6:30 p.m.
in Hearst Hall and is open to rectors, interim rectors,
priests-in-charge, junior and senior wardens, regional conveners and
members of the Diocesan Council. Free parking will be available.

FALL MINISTRY CONFERENCE AT VIRGINIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 
On Oct. 15, the Virginia Theological Seminary will hold a one-day Fall
Ministry Conference at its campus in Alexandria, Va. Learn about the
seminary's programs, talk to faculty and students, go to classes, have
lunch and tour the campus. To register for the conference or for further
information, visit www.vts.edu, or e-mail Admissions at vts.edu.  

PEACE VIGIL
The Washington Chapter of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship will hold "A
vigil for peace in Iraq" at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at St. Columba's, D.C. Call
202/364-0546 for more information.

FALL SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN TRAININGS:
Fall dates for Safeguarding God's Children training sessions are as
follows:
* Sept. 15: 9:30 a.m. to noon at Ascension, Lexington Park (Saturday)
* Sept. 29: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at All Saints', Chevy Chase
(Saturday)
* Oct. 27: 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., location TBA in Region 1 (Saturday)
* Nov. 10: 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. at St. Mark's, Silver Spring (Saturday)
* 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
will hopefully be scheduled in October.  

12-STEP EUCHARIST
St. Alban's, D.C., and its Hope for Recovery ministry team will offer 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.

HONDURAS COORDINATING COMMITTEE EVENT
The Honduras Coordinating Committee will hold a gathering from 7 to 9
p.m. Nov. 8 at Ascension, Silver Spring (633 Sligo Avenue). Bishop Lloyd
Allen, of Honduras, will speak. Latin American food and music. RVSPs not
necessary but helpful. For further information, call the Ascension
parish office at 301/587-3272. 
 
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE US AND IRAN 
A panel discussion: "The US and Iran: a Difficult History" is set for 7
to 9 p.m. Oct. 29 in the nave of Washington National Cathedral. 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.

EPISCOPAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE
The Church Pension Group is sponsoring its third annual Episcopal
Business Administration Conference for Parishes and Institutions Oct.
18-19 in New York City and Nov. 1-2 in Orlando, Fla. Conference
information is available at www.cpg.org/ebacparish. For additional
information, contact Linda Puckett at the Church Pension Group at
lpuckett at cpg.org or 800/223-6602, ext. 6260. 

WOMEN'S RETREAT
The Rev. Barbara Crafton will lead a Women's Retreat, sponsored by
Christ, Chaptico, from Sept. 21-23 at Camp Maria, Leonardtown. The cost
is $185 for non-Christ Church members. For additional information go to
"Women's Retreat" at www.christepiscopalchaptico.org; or contact Shelby
Oppermann at shelbyalbe at aol.com or 301/904-2532. 
 
REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES
For information on schedule of elections, and submission of nominations
and resolutions, go to www.edow.org/regionals.

REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES 2007:  
Clergy, wardens and convention delegates are entitled to vote and should
plan to come to the 2007 Regional Assemblies. Other members of the
vestry are encouraged to come as well to participate in discussions.
Dates, times and locations are as follows:
* Regions 1 and 2: 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 20, at Epiphany,
D.C.
* Regions 3 and 4:  8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 13 at St. John's,
Olney
* Region 5: 1:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at St. John's, Beltsville
* Region 6: 1:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at St. Barnabas', Leeland

ATTENTION PARISHES: CATHEDRAL DAY 2007
Washington National Cathedral's Centennial Office invites parishes and
parish groups to participate in Cathedral Day (formerly called Open
House) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29. Parishes are invited to
highlight some of their mission work at an information table, offer
items for sale, recruit program volunteers or other activities. For more
information, contact Elizabeth Stafford at 202/537-6397 or
estafford at cathedral.org

CLERGY ID BADGES
Photo-ID badges are available from Church House for Diocese of
Washington clergy.  The first badge is free, replacement badges are $5.
Contact Sheryl Wilcox at swilcox at edow.org or 202/537-6557. Please allow
two weeks for processing.
 
ATTENTION CLERGY: TRANSITION MINISTRY CONFERENCE
The next Transition Ministry Conference is set for Sept. 24-27 at
Trinity Conference Center in Connecticut. Clergy seeking new calls
should contact George McConnell, gmcconnell at edow.org or Mary Sulerud,
msulerud at edow.org, no later than Sept. 10 for more information. 

SPANISH PREACHING COURSE AT THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE
The Cathedral College is offering a conference for Spanish speaking
preachers, "Biblical Preaching: A Hispanic Approach," from Oct. 22-26.
Fee is $750. For more information or to register, contact the Rev. Dean
McDonald at 202/537-6384.

'BEYOND SUNDAY' CONFERENCE IN RICHMOND, VA
"Beyond Sunday: On being a Christian in the world" is set for Nov. 9-10
at the Virginia Diocesan Center at Roslyn in Richmond, Va. Individual
conference fee is $75; discount for teams from the same congregation.
Register by Oct 20. Contact Nancy McLaughlin at 240/450-0198 or
nmclaughlin2k at yahoo.com 

WOMEN'S INDIA PILGRIMAGE
The Tutu Institute for Prayer & Pilgrimage is offering a Women's India
Pilgrimage from Jan. 11-25. Led by the Rev. Mpho A. Tutu and the Rev.
Katherine Stiles. Application deadline is Oct. 1. For more information,
visit www.tutuinstitute.org, e-mail info at tutuinstitute.org or call
703/677-5642. Cost per person is approximately $6,000. 

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. 

ATTENTION PARISH ADMINISTRATORS
Parish administrators and administrative assistants in the Diocese of
Washington are invited to monthly luncheon meetings of the
Administrators Group. Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at All
Souls, Cathedral Avenue. You also are invited to join our listserv. Next
meeting is set for 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sept. 18. Contact the group at:
http://www.edow.org/parish/administration/resources/index.html

RACIAL RECONCILIATION TRAINING DATES SET
The diocese's Committee on Racial Reconciliation will conduct an
expanded and re-formatted Racial Reconciliation Training program on  *
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.
 
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 

HUNGER FUND INTRODUCES ONLINE GIVING
The Hunger Fund can now accept online contributions. Visit
http://www.hungerfund.net - and click "Donate Now Online." 

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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