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[Church House News]

APRIL 17, 2008

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

EUCHARIST TO COMMEMORATE THURGOOD MARSHALL
A special evening Eucharist to commemorate Thurgood Marshall on the
anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Brown vs. Board of
Education is set for 5:30 p.m. May 18 at St. Alban's, D.C., in concert
with Washington National Cathedral. The Rev. Canon Eugene Sutton,
Bishop-elect of Maryland, will preach, the Rev. Timothy A. Boggs will
celebrate and music director Sonya Sutton will lead a special music
offering. In 2006 the diocese passed a resolution asking the General
Convention of the Episcopal Church to recognize Marshall in the in the
book of Lesser Feasts and Fasts. This also calls for parishes throughout
the diocese to remember Marshall on a date near May 17 - the anniversary
of the famous Supreme Court case he argued for school desegregation.

AN APPEAL FROM THE HAITI MICAH PROJECT 
St. Timothy's, D.C. is joining the Haiti Micah Project to help the
children of Haiti. The church is currently collecting clothes, shoes,
school supplies, vitamins and toiletries. The goal is to ship about 15
boxes to Haiti by May 15. Local churches are encouraged to join in by
collecting items or by making tax-deductible financial contributions to
assist with shipping. On Sundays through May 11, contributions may be
dropped off at St. Timothy's Parish Hall (3601 Alabama Avenue, SE,
Washington, DC, 20020) between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Checks payable
to The Haiti Micah Project can be sent to the church. To drop off items
on other days, please call the church at 202/582-7740 or Ruthie Quartey
at 202/345-1359 to make arrangements. Donations will be accepted through
May 11. For more information, visit www.sttimothysofdc.org or
http://www.haiti-micah.org  
 
LIGHTING TO UNITE
See Washington National Cathedral as you've never seen it before for
three nights - May 9 to 11 - when Swiss lighting artist Gerry Hofstetter
will create a spectacular exterior illumination of the south and west
sides, in celebration of the Cathedral's centennial.  Images will be
projected directly onto the Cathedral from sunset to midnight. A live
musical performance is set for 6:30 p.m. May 10, and there will be a
special worship service, Sent Forth by the Spirit, at 11 a.m. May
11.Visit www.nationalcathedral.org for more information.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR BISHOP HAINES - INVITATION TO CLERGY
A memorial service for Bishop Haines will take place at the Cathedral at
2 p.m. April 26. Active parish clergy, chaplains and retired clergy of
the diocese are invited to be present, to vest and to process. Please
arrive by 1:15 p.m. and gather in Bethlehem Chapel. Vest in alb and
white stole or cassock and surplice. Please respond to Kim Gilliam,
kgilliam at cathedral.org, if you plan to vest and process. 

LOCKWOOD ART SALE TO BENEFIT THE BISHOP WALKER SCHOOL
The Lockwoods are selling their entire collection of more than 80 19th
century and early 20th century American oils, including landscapes,
portraits, seascapes and still-lifes. Ten percent of all sales will
benefit the Bishop Walker School. Most items are under $500. The sale is
set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 26 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 at
3019 Q Street, NW in Georgetown. 
 
CLERGY CRAFT GROUP FORMING 
Men and women clergy who enjoy using their hands and fabric, yarn or
thread to create something beautiful are invited to contact Carol Flett,
rector of St.Bartholomew's, Laytonsville and Interfaith Programs
Coordinator at the Cathedral College. She is gathering the names and
locations where interested clergy live and serve in order to suggest a
convenient site for a monthly late afternoon or evening group to meet.
The group would listen and chat, share creative skills and perhaps teach
others a new skill. The group would begin meeting in the summer months.
E-mail: ccinterfaith at yahoo.com

GEORGETOWN HOUSE TOUR
The annual Georgetown House Tour, to benefit the ministries of St.
John's, is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26. The tour includes a
bountiful afternoon tea in the St. John's Parish Hall (3240 O Street,
N.W.), served from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring homemade tea sandwiches and
sweets (cost included in the ticket price). Advance tickets are $40
(purchase by April 19), while tickets the day of the tour are $45.
Discount tickets are available for groups of 20 or more at a rate of $35
per person. For additional information, call 202/338-1796 or visit
www.georgetownhousetour.com.  

CONGREGATIONS AND GIFTS IN MINISTRY WITH YOUNG ADULTS
Carol Howard Merritt, author of "Tribal Church: Ministering to the
Missing Generation" will explore ways to welcome youth and young adults
into the church. Program is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 at Western
Presbyterian Church, 2401 Virginia Ave NW, Washington D.C. Registration:
$75 for two people, $85 for three; includes a copy of the book for each
team, continental breakfast and lunch. Congregation teams of two or more
urged to attend. Free off-street parking available. To register visit
www.thefund.org/calling/events or contact calling at thefund.org This event
is sponsored by The Fund for Theological Education.

THE ECHO IN THE WELL: THE SECRET VOICES OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Poet David Whyte uses a dynamic mix of poetry, recitation and
storytelling to invite us
to enter our inner depths and receive nourishment, 5 p.m. April 26 at
Washington National Cathedral. Tickets: $16; $9 students, seniors 65+
www.nationalcathedral.org or information at 202/537-2221.

RELIGION AND PEACEMAKING IN THE HOLY LAND
Rabbi Rosen, chairman of the International Jewish Committee on
Interreligious 
Consultations and an advocate for respectful coexistence between
religious communities, particularly in Israel and the Middle East, will
speak at Washington National Cathedral at 7:30 p.m. April 28. The
presentation is free and open to the public and a question time will
follow. RSVP to http://tickets.cathedral.org

ONE SKY: SOLVING CLIMATE CHANGE TOGETHER
Discussion with Majora Carter, executive director of Sustainable South
Bronx, K.C. Golden, Climate Solutions policy director, and Betsy Taylor,
co-founder of 1 Sky at 7:30 p.m. May 20 at Washington National
Cathedral. Hosted by the Rev. Canon Eugene Sutton. Tickets: $16; $9
students, seniors 65+  www.nationalcathedral.org/register or information
at 202/537-2221.

>>> JOBS:

SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST - ST. ANDREW'S, LEONARDTOWN (P/T)            
St. Andrew's, Leonardtown is looking for  part-time (30 hrs/wk)
secretary/receptionist. Must have strong organizational and computer
skills. Send resume to staintandrews at verizon.net

DIRECTOR OF PARISH VOLUNTEER SERVICES - ESM
Episcopal Senior Ministries seeks an energetic, organized Director of
Parish Volunteer Services - the key liaison between ESM and
congregations throughout the Diocese of Washington. Oversees and
supports 110 volunteers, organizes diocesan-wide Senior Celebrations,
and is responsible for helping congregations address aging issues and
develop Parish Senior Ministries. Full job description at www.esm.org To
apply send resume and cover letter by April 30 to jresch at esm.org with
the heading: PVS Director.  

ASSOCIATE PROGRAM OFFICER -  MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ADVOCACY 
The Episcopal Church Center is seeking an Associate Program Officer for
Migration and Refugee Advocacy, to represent, under the management of
the Director of Government Relations and the Advocacy Center Director,
the public policy positions adopted by the Episcopal Church's General
Convention and Executive Council, to policy makers in Washington.
Bachelor's degree and strong experience on Capitol Hill with background
in and knowledge of immigration and refugee policy required. Must be
well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks, with ability to work
in coalitions and with grassroots networks. Submit a cover letter with
salary requirements and a resume to eccjobs at episcopalchurch.org and
indicate in the subject line "APO:  Migration and Refugee Advocacy."

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your
prayers this week: 
* Mary Ann Mericle (clergy widow) - prayers of sympathy for her death
(April 7);  funeral April 19 at St. Mark's, Fairland 
* Claudia Tielking - son's health (Josh) 
* Bishop John Rabb (Md.) - personal health 
* Ken Howard - personal health 
* Susan Blue - personal health   
* Joy Rose - personal health 
* Martha Wallace - personal health 
* Anne Gilson - personal health 
* Betsy Hague - personal health and husband's (Ralph) 
* Tom Logan - personal health 
* Martha Bonwitt - husband's health (Bill) 

>>> REMINDERS:

RACIAL RECONCILIATION TRAINING  
The diocese's Committee on Racial Reconciliation will conduct a Racial
Reconciliation Training program on May 16-17 at St. Barnabas, Temple
Hills.. For further information, please contact Marie Zackrie-Hall,
Racial Reconciliation Coordinator, at 202/423-4300.

REGISTRATION FOR CLERGY CONFERENCE NOW OPEN
Registration is open for the diocese's May 20-22 Clergy Conference,
"Taking Care of Self: A Must for Clergy Wellness and Effective Ministry"
at Shrine Mont, Va. Keynote speaker: Margaret M. "Peggy" Treadwell.
Register at www.edow.org/events "Clergy Conference."

KREITLER ENVIRONMENTAL LECTURE AT VTS
On April 22, Virginia Theological Seminary will host the 2008 Kreitler
Environmental Lecture entitled, "Remembering the Land: Reading the Bible
Through Agrarian Eyes." The lecture, given by Ellen Davis, professor of
Bible and Practical Theology at Duke Divinity School, will begin at 7
p.m. in the Seminary's Lettie Pate Evans Auditorium. A reception will
follow the lecture. There is no charge for the event but an RSVP is
requested. Reply to vdooley-burney at vts.edu if you plan to attend.

TALENT SHOWCASE FOR THE EPISCOPAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN
The 10th Annual Talent Showcase for the Episcopal Center for Children is
set for 4 p.m. April 20 in the National Cathedral School's Hearst Hall
Auditorium. Samuel T. Lloyd III, dean of Washington National Cathedral,
will be master of ceremonies; music will be provided by seven Episcopal
Schools in the diocese. Goodwill offering, $10; Friends $25 (includes
pre-concert reception and reserved seating); Patrons $100 (includes
program listing). Call Susan Niedenfuhr at 202/363-5196 or Sharon
Whitehouse at 301/229-3203 for further information. Free parking will be
available in the National Cathedral's garage.

CLERGY PLEASE NOTE: CONFIRMATION SERVICES 
Confirmation services are set for 10 a.m. May 17 and 10 a.m. June 21 at
Washington National Cathedral. Please respond to
CathedralConfirmations at edow.org if you will or will not be bringing
candidates to either service. If participating, give an approximate
count of how many candidates in each category (confirm, receive and
reaffirm).

LILLY ENDOWMENT - DEADLINE MAY 14
Applications for grants from the National Clergy Renewal Program,
sponsored by the Lilly Endowment, are due May 14. The grants support
extended sabbaticals for pastors and a complementary set of activities
for "congregational renewal" in their parishes. Additional information
is available at http://www.clergyrenewal.org Christian congregations
that have an ordained pastor with a master of divinity degree from an
accredited theological school are eligible to apply. 

BISHOP HAINES MEMORIAL SERVICE
There will be a memorial service for Bishop Ronald H. Haines at 2 p.m.
April 26 at Washington National Cathedral. An obituary for Haines, the
Bishop of Washington from 1990-2000, is available at
http://www.edow.org/news/window/2008/april/haines.html 

PARKING AT CHURCH HOUSE
Church House has concluded its practice of paying for parking for
guests, and will no longer validate parking for visitors. Parking will
still be provided, however, for major diocesan events at the Cathedral,
such as the Diocesan Convention, ordinations and confirmations. Other
parking options include street parking (2 hour limit). After 3:30 p.m.,
surface parking is permitted on the Cathedral Close.
 
20S 30S RETREAT
The Cathedral College and the diocesan Young Adult Ministries Network
are sponsoring the third in a series of retreats for people in their 20s
and 30s. "Awakening to the Spirit" is set for May 9-10 at the Cathedral
College. Retreat participants will learn several Christian prayer
practices for everyday spirituality. Sign up at
http://www.edow.org/news/calendar/upcoming.html Space is limited. Cost
is $25. Lunch on Saturday is provided. Questions? Contact the Rev.
Shearon Sykes Williams at 301/862-2247 or shearon.williams at comcast.net.


LUTHERAN BISHOP OF BOTSWANA TO VISIT WASHINGTON 
The Rt. Rev. Cosmos Moenga, Lutheran bishop of Botswana, and his wife,
the Rev. Tshenolo Moenga, will be the featured speakers at a global
mission celebration at Grace Lutheran Church (16th and Varnum, NW) at 2
p.m. April 19. The celebration will be followed by a multi-cultural
reception. Episcopalians are especially invited to come. For more
information, contact 202/829-9400 or gracelc at verizon.net

EPISCOPAL SENIOR MINISTRIES SUNDAY
May 4 has been designated as Episcopal Senior Ministries Sunday.
Parishes are asked to pray for all seniors and their ministries in the
church, including Cedar Lane Apartments, Christian Communities Group
Homes, Collington Life Care Community, Episcopal Senior Ministries, ESM
Cares Geriatric Care Management Service, The Fellowship of St. John,
Friendship Terrace Retirement Community, St. Anna's Fund, St. Mary's
Court, and St. Philip's House and Senior Van. Speakers from these
ministries are available to parishes as are brochures describing the
ministries. For more information, contact 202/414-6314 or
MHunter at esm.org.

ART OF SPIRITUAL COMPANIONSHIP COURSE
Applications are now being accepted for the 2008/2009 Art of Spiritual
Companionship course, which is designed to introduce the theory,
spirituality and practice of the ancient Christian tradition of
spiritual direction. Graduates may serve as spiritual resources to their
faith communities to help others discern the work of the Spirit in their
lives. Further information is available at
http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/programs/ArtofSC.shtml or from Terri
Lynn Simpson at tsimpson at cathedral.org or 202/537-5246.

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SEEKING PRINTER AND TONER CARTRIDGES!
The youth of St. John's, Mt. Ranier, are developing a fundraising
project and need your help. They are collecting old printer and toner
cartridges to raise money for the church's Youth Ministry. Please help
by collecting and donating your used printer and toner cartridges.
Contact Diane Baldwin-Piper at 301/927-1156 to arrange to either drop
these items off or to schedule someone to pick them up.

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
Join representatives from the United Planning Organization at Trinity,
Piney Branch (7005 Piney Branch Road, Washington, DC 20012 ) and find
out more about how you can become a Foster Grandparent. Coffee at 10
a.m. April 25; program follows at 10:30. 
RSVP to Diane Robinson at 202/291-0696 or dlr814 at aol.com

FRIENDSHIP TERRACE OPEN HOUSE 
Open House at Friendship Terrace Retirement Community (4201 Butterworth
Place, NW) is set for 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 24. Call 202/244-7400,
ext. 18 or e-mail Rose Chambers at RChambers at esm.org for more
information.
  
ELECTRIC UTILITY SAVINGS
Direct Energy Services, through a new agreement with the diocese, can
now offer electricity to parishes through its discounted fixed price
program. Visit directenergy.com for more information, or call DES
account manager, Jeff Hammer, at 301/634-5403. Diocesan property manager
Robert Tomlinson also is available to discuss this at 202/537-6523 or
rtomlinson at edow.org.
 
THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER: BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT 
Join the Rev. Mpho Tutu, of The Tutu Institute for Prayer & Pilgrimage,
and certified Yoga instructor Erin Callahan for a weekend retreat
designed to enrich your prayer life, May 16-18 in Richmond, Va.
Registration deadline is April 25. Price is $300 for double occupancy;
$350 single. Includes meals and materials. For registration form and
more information, visit www.tutuinstitute.org or call 703/677-5642. 
  
SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN - NEW DATES
New dates for Safeguarding God's Children training sessions are as
follows:
* April 5: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. David's, D.C.
* May 10: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Trinity, Newport 
* June 4: 6:30  to 9:30 p.m. at Ascension, Silver Spring
Online registration required by going to www.edow.org/prevention 
 
12-STEP EUCHARIST
St. Alban's, D.C., and its Hope for Recovery ministry team 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 
 
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

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