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[Church House News]

FEBRUARY 7, 2008

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

ABSALOM JONES CELEBRATION WEEKEND
The Washington Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians presents the
30th Annual Absalom Jones Service and Celebration for the benefit of the
three historically black Episcopal college's scholarship and endowment
funds and the Howard University Episcopal Chaplaincy. A workshop for
emerging church leaders is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 9 at St.
Luke's, D.C., and a service of celebration and award will take place at
3 p.m. Feb. 10, also at St. Luke's. For more information, contact
202/829-6445 or managedforyou at aol.com

ATTENTION CLERGY: TRANSITION MINISTRY CONFERENCE  
The next Transition Ministry Conference is set for March 2-7 at the
Duncan Center in Delray Beach, Fla. 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 Feb. 26 for more
information. The Deployment and Vocational Ministries office staff will
be presenting congregations in the diocese that have openings and clergy
seeking new call.

LENTEN SILENT RETREAT
The Diocesan Retreat Committee will hold a Lenten Silent Retreat from
March 7-9 at the Bon Secours Spiritual Center in Marriottsville. The
theme, "Praying our Goodbyes," is inspired by Joyce Rupp, Servite
sister, writer, retreat leader and international speaker. The Rev. Joan
Beilstein will lead the retreat. Fee is $195 and scholarships are
available. Applications and $100 deposit must be received by Feb. 9.
Visit www.edow.org/retreat for information and application, or call
Margaret Bennett at 202/337-3415.

DOES YOUR PARISH RUN A THRIFT SHOP?
If so, please send details - name of shop, location, hours and contact
information - to Lucy Chumbley at lchumbley at edow.org 

CYCLE OF PRAYER THRU MARCH 16, 2008
The cycle of prayer through March 16, 2008 is available at
http://www.edow.org/parish/congregation/liturgy/cycleofprayer/index.html

CONCERT FOR HUNGER AND HOMELESS MINISTRIES
Alabama-based singer/songwriter Dave Potts will perform at St. Alban's,
D.C. at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 as a fundraiser for the church's homeless and
hunger ministries. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show will begin with
an opening set by Sam Hensley. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased
online at www.albansdc.org or at the door. Potts has won national and
international songwriting competitions. To listen to clips, visit
www.davepotts.com. For more information, contact sam at samhensley.com. 

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR
Grace, Silver Spring, is looking for a full-time Parish Administrator.
Must have experience with office procedures and equipment; proficiency
with Microsoft Publisher, Excel and Power Point; and knowledge of
database technology. Must be able to consolidate reports and prepare
service bulletins. Some supervisory responsibility, in addition to
managing parish calendar and space usage. Interested persons should send
a resume to the Rev. Janice Robinson at Grace Church, 1607 Grace Church
Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910, or to jobs at graceepiscopalchurch.org

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your
prayers this week:
* Rip Coffin - condolences on the death of his daughter (Cindy) 
* Mary Sulerud - personal health (pneumonia) 
* Allan Johnson-Taylor - mother's health (Mary) 
* Susan Blue - personal health   
* Joy Rose - personal health 
* Martha Wallace - personal health 
* Connie Reinhardt - personal health 
* Bill Underhill - personal health 
* Ron Haines - personal health 
* Anne Gilson - personal health 
* Betsy Hague - personal health and husband's (Ralph) 
* Tom Logan - personal health 
* Martha Bonwitt - husband's health (Bill) 
* John Ball - wife's health (Linda) 
* Todd Kissam - wife's health (Heather) 

>>> REMINDERS:

113th DIOCESAN CONVENTION
The 113th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington took place
Jan. 25-26 at Washington National Cathedral. For election results, text
and audio of the Bishop's Address and the sermon given by the Rev. Ian
Douglas, slides of the 2008 budget presentation, audio of the keynote
address by the Rev. Peter Steinke, photos and more, visit
http://convention.edow.org 

2008 MISSION TRIP TO HONDURAS
The diocese is coordinating a one-week mission trip to Honduras this
summer (late July or early August - exact dates available mid-February)
and you are invited to come along. Remain in one community to work on an
existing project or visit congregations to assess opportunities for a
future relationship either on behalf of your parish or individually.
Ongoing projects include school or clinic construction, reforestation,
environmental education, a basic grains cooperative and women's crafts.
Tasks range from hard physical labor to teaching elementary school
students. To find out more, attend an orientation meeting at 5 p.m.
March 2 in Ascension, Silver Spring's Parish Hall (630 Silver Spring
Avenue) or contact Dick Marks at 301/589-4927 or richardpmarks at aol.com.

PRE-MOTHER'S DAY LUNCHEON CRUISE
St. Timothy's ECW is sponsoring a Pre-Mother's Day Luncheon Cruise for
the mothers of the diocese aboard the Spirit of Washington from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. May 10. Cost is $66 and is due by March 30. Checks are payable
to St. Timothy's Episcopal Church (write "Luncheon Cruise" on the memo
line). For more information, contact Kellie Robinson, at 202/543-9171 or
Stephanie Robinson, 301/552-1643.

'WALKING THE BIBLE' AUTHOR TO KEYNOTE AT KANUGA 
Best-selling author and commentator Bruce Feiler will bring his view on
today's global conflicts to Kanuga on Feb. 18-20 during the annual Bowen
Conference. His talks will center on the theme "Rooted in Faith:
Discovering History's Bounty." Conference chaplain will be the Rev. John
Peterson, canon for global justice and reconciliation at Washington
National Cathedral. Advance registration is required. For rates,
registration and further information, visit www.kanuga.org or call
828/692-9136.

DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR THE VOCATIONAL DIACONATE 
The Commission on Ministry has approved an initial draft of guidelines
for the discernment of a call to the diaconate. These are available at
www.edow.org/diocese/clergy The COM will hold three public hearings on
these guidelines: 
* 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 19 at Epiphany Forestville Parish Hall (Parish Hall
address is different from the church address), 3125 Ritchie Rd,
Forestville, 301/735-7717 http://epiphany.edow.org; 
* 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 23 at St. John's, Broadcreek, 9801 Livingston
Rd, Fort Washington. 301/248-4290 http://stjohnsbroadcreek.org; 
* and 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 26 at Good Shepherd, 818 University Blvd. W,
Silver Spring. 301/593-3282  http://www.gsecmd.org 
Written public comment also is welcome, and may be e-mailed to Mary
Sulerud, canon for deployment and vocational ministry, at
msulerud at edow.org or George McConnell, assistant for deployment, at
gmcconnell at edow.org or mailed to their attention at Episcopal Church
House, Mount St. Alban, Washington, D.C., 20016. Comments should be
submitted by March 3.  

RACIAL RECONCILIATION TRAINING  
The diocese's Committee on Racial Reconciliation will conduct Racial
Reconciliation Training programs on Feb. 8-9 and May 16-17, 2008. The
February training is set for 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 8 and from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Feb. 9 at St. Alban's, D.C. (Nourse Hall).  For further
information, please contact Marie Zackrie-Hall, Racial Reconciliation
Coordinator, at 202/423-4300.

GWU SCHOLARSHIPS
St. Mary's, Foggy Bottom and George Washington University are offering a
scholarship of up to $20,000 to a degree candidate or candidates on the
undergraduate level entering GWU for the fall 2008 semester.
Applications must be submitted on or before March 30. For more
information, contact Rhoda McLeese Smith at 202/832-5809 or call the
church office at 202/333-3985. Applications are available at
www.Stmarysfoggybottom.org

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 
 
YOUTH MINISTRY LISTSERV
Is your parish on the youth ministry listserv? The youth ministry
listserv is the primary means of communication from the youth office at
Church House. There are several parishes that are not represented on the
listserv. If your church is missing, please contact Paul Canady at
pcanady at EDOW.org or 202/537-6524 to be added. 
  
DAY OF RECOGNITION FOR HISTORICALLY BLACK EPISCOPAL COLLEGES
The Episcopal Church Office of Black Ministries and the Association of
Episcopal Colleges will present A Day of Recognition in Honor of The
Historically Black Episcopal Colleges - St. Augustine's, St. Paul's and
Voorhees - from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 16 at Howard University's Rankin
Chapel (2400 Sixth Street, NW). Metro area high school students and high
school college counselors, current students of the colleges, alumni and
interested persons should plan to attend. Contact 202/421-4119 for more
information, or visit http://www.dcmetrostaugalumni.com
 
SAVE THE DATE
The 2008 Stewardship Conference is set for April 19 at St. Paul's, Rock
Creek.

DIANA BUTLER BASS TO SPEAK ON FEB. 23
Author Diana Butler Bass will speak on Christian practices and
congregational vitality at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Burke,
Va., on Feb. 23. Full brochure with schedule, cost, and registration
information available in early January. For more information, visit
www.good-shepherd.net and click on "conferences." Contact the Rev. Megan
Stewart-Sicking at 703/323-5400 or bassconference at good-shepherd.net with
questions.

MEETING ROOM AVAILABLE
St. Stephen and the Incarnation (1525 Newton Street NW ) has a
conference room available for use by community groups and organizations.
For more information, contact Brian Best at 202/232-0900 or
brian.best at saintstephensdc.org.  

MEETING SPACE AVAILABLE
Redeemer, Bethesda's parish hall and individual classrooms are available
for use by community groups and organizations during weekdays and on
Saturday mornings and possibly some evenings. For more information,
contact Angela Beckman, 301/229-3770 or office.redeemer at verizon.net. The
church is located at 6201 Dunrobbin Drive.
 
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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