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[Church House News]

AUGUST 19, 2008

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

WE'RE BACK!
Due to a problem with underground wiring, Church House staff has not been able to receive e-mail since Thursday afternoon. We are happy to report that we are back online now, and are able once more to receive your messages.

REPORTING BACK ON THE LAMBETH CONFERENCE
Bishop John Bryson Chane, Karen Chane and Canon Jim Naughton will share their experiences at the recently concluded Lambeth Conference during two forums in September. The first is set for 10 a.m. Sept. 13 (Saturday) at St. James, Indian Head, 7 Potomac Ave, Indian Head, Md. The second is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 25 (Thursday) at Christ, Kensington,  4001 Franklin St., Kensington, Md. The Episcopal Church Women are co-sponsoring the forums.

NIGHT AT THE NATS
All parishes are welcome to join Region 2 in its annual "Night at the Nats" fellowship outing. This year's game is Friday, Sept. 19 when the Nats will take on the San Diego Padres. Tickets are $16 and parishes will need to place individual orders. If interested, contact Brian Beck with the Nats Group Sales Ticket Office at 202/675-6287 and ask to be placed in or near Section 417 where other parishes already have their tickets. Please contact Martha Jenkins, Region 2 Convener at mjenkins108 at aol.com if you have any questions or need any assistance. 

ATTENTION CLERGY: TRANSITION MINISTRY CONFERENCE 
The next Transition Ministry Conference is set for Sept. 22-25 in St. Louis, Missouri. Clergy interested in being considered for openings in the congregations of the 40 dioceses represented by TMC should contact George McConnell, gmcconnell at edow.org or Mary Sulerud, msulerud at edow.org, no later than Sept. 18 for more information. The Deployment and Vocational Ministries office staff will be presenting congregations in the diocese that have openings and clergy seeking new calls.

EPISCOPAL CAMPUS MINISTRY AT PENN STATE
The Episcopal Campus Ministry at Penn State needs help to identify Episcopalian students. Due to university privacy policies the chaplaincy is no longer able to obtain contact information for Episcopalians who are enrolled at Penn State. This is even true for students who identified themselves as Episcopalians during the admission process. If any of your congregants are, or will be, attending any of the Penn State campuses, please e-mail their name and contact information to the Rev. Jim Zmyslo, Chaplain, Episcopal Campus Ministry at Penn State at jaz9 at psu.edu or call 814/883-2390.

STARTING A GRIEF RECOVERY WORKSHOP
All Saints Episcopal Church in Frederick, Maryland will be hosting a training on how to start a grief recovery workshop entitled, "Mourner's Path." This three day workshop is set for Sept. 18-20. The cost is $350. Registration for two or more people from the same parish is $250. Registration deadline is Sept. 2. Tuition includes program instruction, textbooks, lunch each day, and all program materials. The Rev. Joanna Seibert, a deacon at Trinity Cathedral in Little Rock, Ark., and a professor of Radiology and Pediatrics at Arkansas Children's Hospital will be the facilitator. If you're interested or would like more information, please contact the Rev. Tommy Rogers at rev.thomas.rogers at gmail.com or 301/663-5625 ext.106

CHILDREN OF EDEN
Tickets are now on sale for the St George's Players summer production of Children of Eden. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Aug. 22 and 23, and 3 p.m. Aug. 24. This Stephen Schwartz musical is based on the Book of Genesis and includes the stories of creation and the great flood. The two-act musical uses the Bible as a plot source; it freely deviates in many details, and is a story of parents and children without a specifically religious point-of-view. Tickets are $12 for adults and $7.50 for seniors and children under the age of 12. A "Sweet 'n Savory" reception is available before the evening performances, and after the matinee for an additional cost. All performances are at St. Georges, Glenn Dale,  7010 Glenn Dale Road Glenn Dale, Md. 20769. Call 301/262-3285 for reservations.

MCLAREN'S PRESENTATION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Evangelist and author Brian McLaren's keynote presentation from the diocesan Evangelism Conference is now available at www.edow.org 

SPANISH CLASS AT ST. PAUL'S, K STREET IS FULL
The Spanish class at St. Paul's, K Street is now full. Thanks to all who responded.

COORDINATOR OF CHILDREN'S CHRISTIAN FORMATION (P/T)
St. Stephen and the Incarnation is searching for a part-time Coordinator of Children's Christian Formation. Experience with children is necessary. Background in the Episcopal Church is strongly preferred. Conversational knowledge of Spanish a plus. Four hours per week, including Sunday mornings. Send resumes with three references to the Rev. Frank G. Dunn, Senior Priest, St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton St. NW, Washington, DC, 20010, or to frank.dunn at saintstephensdc.org

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR - ST. MONICA & ST. JAMES, CAPITOL HILL (F/T)
The parish of St. Monica & St. James, Capitol Hill is seeking a full-time administrator to handle day-to-day operations and help ensure the budget and activities remain centered on the parish's mission and strategic plan. Knowledge of MS Office and of PowerChurch. Writing, editing and some financial management skill preferred. Mid $30s with benefits and flexible hours. Send cover letter and resume to stjames at covad.net or to Parish of St. Monica & St. James, 222 8th Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20002, Attn: PA Vacancy. A detailed job description can be found at www.sjec.org

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - ST. MARY'S, FOGGY BOTTOM
St. Mary's, Foggy Bottom is seeking a part time administrative assistant, able to begin immediately, to coordinate and implement effective and efficient functioning of the church office. Please contact the St. Mary s Church office for an application. Mail letter of interest, request an application and include a resume to: St. Mary's Episcopal Church Foggy Bottom, Attn: Office Administrator Search Committee, 728 23rd Street N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20037 or StMarysoffice at StMarysFoggybottom.org

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your prayers this week: 
* Louise Lusignan - personal health
* Kathy Corbett-Welch - recovery from surgery 
* Sarah Duggin (seminarian) - personal health 
* Jack Chamblin - personal health 
* Lynn Lundelius - personal health 
* Susan Keller - father's health (Thomas) 
* Rip Coffin - personal health 
* Karen Johnson - daughter's personal health (Susan)   
* Travers Koerner - personal health 
* Claudia Tielking - son's health (Josh)   
* Michael Marrett - personal health

REMINDERS:

REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES 2008
Clergy, wardens and convention delegates are entitled to vote and should plan to come to this year's Regional Assemblies. Other members of the vestry are encouraged to come as well to participate in discussions. For information on how to submit nominations, etc., visit www.edow.org/regionals
* Region 1: 8:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 18 (Saturday) at St. Patrick's, D.C.
* Region 2: 8:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 18 (Saturday) at St. Patrick's, D.C.
* Region 3: 1:15 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18 (Saturday) at St. Luke's, Bethesda
* Region 4: 1:15 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18 (Saturday) at St. Luke's, Bethesda
* Region 5:  6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Oct. 22 (Wednesday) at Holy Trinity, Bowie
* Region 6:  8:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 25 (Saturday) at St. Paul's, Waldorf

A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE WINDOW
* Mailing list updates: Washington Window, the newspaper of the diocese, is mailed free of charge to parishioners in all churches of the diocese. In order to ensure your parishioners are receiving this publication, please send an updated mailing list (in any format, but Excel is preferred) to newspaper at edow.org
* Calendar: Parish events that you wish to publicize within the diocese can be posted at www.edow.org/calendar (click the "add an event" link). If posted by the 15th of the month, they also will be considered for inclusion in the Window.
* Ads: Information about ad rates and sizes for the Window can be found at http://www.edow.org/news/window/advertising.html Please note that new ad sizes are now in effect, due to a slight change of format.

EPISCOPAL HEALTH MINISTRY & PARISH NURSING 
National Episcopal Health Ministries will hold an intensive 5-day course that emphasizes Episcopal traditions in the theology of health and healing, liturgy, polity and prayer from Oct. 5-10 at the Bishop Claggett Center, Buckeystown, Md. Practical aspects of developing Health Ministry in a local congregation are addressed. Further information is available at: http://www.episcopalhealthministries.org/prep_course.html or call the NEHM office at 317/253-1277 ext. 34. Registration is limited to the first 20 participants. Health professionals other than nurses are welcome to enroll, as well as other non-professionals interested in learning more about general health ministry as a lay vocation. CEU credits are available.

LARGE PRINT CDS FOR VISUALLY IMPARED
The Large-Print Ministry offers three CDs that can help the blind, visually-impaired and others with special needs more fully participate in worship. They are:
* The Large-Print Book Of Common Prayer  * Sing Praise to Our God (from the 1982 Hymnal) * Prayers & Psalms For Today. To order one CD, send a self-addressed, stamped 6 x 9-inch envelope with four 42-cent stamps attached (five on a padded envelope) to Ann Dahlen, 1900 6th Ave., Apt. 513, Rock Island, IL 61201. Please add more postage when ordering more than one CD. More postage is needed on padded envelopes. Please indicate which CDs you want. Two CDs can be sent in one unpadded 6x9-inch envelope. A donation to help cover costs is always appreciated. Please make checks out to Ann Dahlen. a.dahlen at att.net.

INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS ON DIOCESAN HEALTH INSURANCE
In the coming weeks, there will be six informational sessions around the diocese to address possible changes in the structure of health benefits available through the diocese. 
The Diocesan Human Resources Committee and Diocesan Council strongly urge you to attend one of these sessions to learn more about the Medical Trust proposal. In the meantime, please contact Kathleen Hall, Human Resources Administrator at 202/537-6522 or khall at edow.org with any questions. Further information is available at: 
http://www.edow.org/parish/benefits/2008-health-forums.html
Informational sessions are as follows:
* 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at All Soul's (2300 Cathedral Ave, NW, Washington, D.C.)
* 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at St. Paul's, Piney (4535 Piney Church Rd.,Waldorf)
* 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at St. Paul's, Baden (13500 Baden Westwood Rd., Brandywine) 
* 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at St. John's, Olney [church library] (3427 Olney Laytonsville Rd., Olney) 

RENEWAL OF MARRIAGE VOWS - SERVICE AND RECEPTION
Episcopal Senior Ministries will hold a special Eucharist and renewal of vows ceremony for couples throughout the diocese who have been married 25 years or more. The service is set for 2:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Washington National Cathedral, with a reception immediately following at Satterlee Hall, St. Alban's. Registration fee for couples is $50. Additional guests are welcomed to the reception for an additional cost of $25 per person. A flyer, registration form and fact sheet are available at www.esm.org or by calling 202/414-6314. Registration by Sept. 10 is essential to ensure the certificate of the Renewal of Marriage Vows is prepared and for catering arrangements. Administrators and others should call 202/414-6314 for additional information. 

FALL 2008 SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN TRAININGS
Trainings for Safeguarding God's Children (prevention of child abuse) will resume in September. This training is required for all paid full-time staff and any volunteers who work with children and youth, including Christian Education leaders and Sunday School teachers. All training sessions are on Saturday unless otherwise indicated. 
* Sept. 13 (9:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m.); St. Andrew's, Leonardtown
* Sept. 27 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.); St. John's, Beltsville
* Oct. 4 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.); St. Stephen and the Incarnation, D.C. 
* Oct. 25 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.); St. Peter's, Poolesville
* Nov. 8 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.); Transfiguration, Silver Spring
* Dec. 2 (Tuesday: 6 to 10 p.m., with dinner); St. Columba's, D.C.
* Dec. 13 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.); St. Mary's, D.C. 
Registration will be available soon at www.edow.org/prevention 
 
BLACK MINISTRIES 8TH TRIENNIAL CONFERENCE
The Black Ministries 8th Triennial Conference, set for Oct. 19-23 at the Intercontinental New Orleans Hotel, will bring diverse groups together to explore both the challenges and best practices in black and multicultural congregations, and for blacks in predominantly white congregations. This year, participation has been expanded to include the voices of lay leaders, young adults, women, Anglicans from other provinces and ecumenical colleagues. Conference fee is $650; registration is limited to 150 people. To register, visit http://www.conference.com/eventmanager/OnlineRegistration.asp?eventcode=H1S
 
THE 2009 JOHN HINES PREACHING AWARD
All preachers - bishops, priests, deacons and laypersons - are invited to submit one sermon for Virginia Theological Seminary's John Hines Preaching Award. Sermons should reflect the prophetic voice that characterized the sermons of John Hines, Presiding Bishop 1965-1974. The sermon must have been delivered in the Episcopal Church to a congregation between I Advent 2007 and the last Sunday after Pentecost 2008. The sermon must be received by the John Hines Preaching Award Committee by Dec. 15. The recipient of the John Hines preaching Award will receive $2,000. For further information, contact the Rev. Pamela Webb at pwebb at vts.edu or 800/941-0083.

SABBATICAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES 
The Louisville Institute is holding its 15th annual competition for sabbatical grants for pastoral leaders. Awards are made for either eight or 12-week sabbaticals, to be taken in a continuous single period. Applicants choose whether to apply for an eight-week sabbatical, with a $10,000 award, or for a 12-week sabbatical; $15,000 award. Applications are due no later than Sept. 15. Award announcements will be made by Dec. 15, and sabbaticals must be taken between March 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010. Full program information and application materials are available at 
www.louisville-institute.org 

EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND GUIDELINES FOR LAY EMPLOYEES
Employment Policies and Guidelines for Lay Employees have been updated by the Committee on Human Resources, approved by the Diocesan Council and are now available at www.edow.org. For additional information contact Kathleen Hall, khall at edow.org or 202-537-6522.

'LAND AND PROMISE' CONFERENCE SET FOR SEPT. 7
"Land and Promise" a conference co-sponsored by the Diocesan Ecumenical Commission, Metro DC Synod ELCA and the Washington Chapter of the American Jewish Committee is set for 2 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Cafritz Conference Center, Marvin Center, George Washington University. Register at jewishlutheranconference at gmail.com.

HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME FESTIVAL
St. Timothy's, D.C., will hold its Hot Fun in the Summertime Festival and fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 23. St. Timothy's is located at 3601 Alabama Avenue, SE. For more information, please call 202/582-7740. 

WOMEN'S PRAYERS FOR ANGLICAN ANTHOLOGY
Anglican women and girls are invited to submit a prayer for possible inclusion in "Lifting Women's Voices: Ending Poverty through Prayer and Action," a new book from Morehouse Publishing. Royalties will benefit the International Anglican Women's Network and Episcopal Relief and Development. Submissions should be sent to ecw at edow.org no later than Sept. 8 to be considered for the ECW-EDOW submission to Morehouse. For more information, contact Sarah S. Shapley at ssshap at rcn.com.

NEW EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY GROUPS FORMING FOR THE FALL
New Education for Ministry groups are forming for September 2008. EfM is a program of theological education-at-a-distance of the School of Theology of the University of the South. Its intent is to teach lay people to think theologically in order to better relate and interpret the richness of our Christian heritage to the world and carry out the ministry of the baptized more effectively. EDOW is a sponsoring diocese for this program. For more information, and to locate and contact groups that are forming, visit EfM in the Diocese of Washington at www.edowefm.org or contact barbaramiles07 at comcast.net.

WALKER SCHOOL IN NEED OF VOLUNTEER HELP
The Bishop John T. Walker School, set to open its doors in September, is in need of some volunteer administrative assistance. Particularly needed are people who can answer the telephone, assist with assembling informational packets and performing a variety of tasks around the office. If you are able to offer some time to this endeavor, please contact Project Director James Woody at 202/257-9020 or jwoody at edow.org.
  
PILGRIMAGE TO ETHIOPIA
All Saints Company offers a pilgrimage to Ethiopia from January 16-29. Details are available at http://www.allsaintscompany.org/index.php/events/view/liturgical_ethiopia/ For further information, contact Daniel Simons at info at allsaintscompany.org

PILGRIMAGE TO CHINA 
>From April 14-30, 2009, All Saints Company will lead a pilgrimage to China. To learn more about this pilgrimage, visit: http://www.allsaintscompany.org/events/view/china/ For further information, contact Daniel Simons at info at allsaintscompany.org
 
12-STEP EUCHARIST
The Hope for Recovery ministry team at St. Alban's, D.C., will not be having its 12-Step Eucharist in July, August and September. Please contact Sally Craig at sallybcraig at aol.com with any questions.
 
DAY-RETREAT SPACE
If your vestry, committee, parish or community group needs space (10-30 people) for a day retreat or meeting this summer, please consider the University of Maryland Episcopal Student Center, College Park. The center is Metro accessible. For further information and to reserve space, please contact the chaplain, the Rev.  Peter Antoci, at pantoci at umd.edu
  
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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