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[Church House News]

MARCH 28, 2008

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

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 

WASHINGTON EPISCOPAL CLERGY ASSOCIATION
The next meeting of the Washington Episcopal Clergy Association is set
for April 10 at St. Barnabas', Temple Hills (5203 St. Barnabas Road,
Temple Hills, Md. 20748; Tel: 301/894-9100). Coffee and social hour at
10 a.m. in the parish hall; program at 10:30 a.m. Program topic is
"Mutual Servanthood: Caring for Each Other." If you plan to stay for
lunch at noon, please call the parish office or contact Sherrill Page,
host, at storyrev at aol.com All clergy of the diocese are members of WECA
and invited to attend.

PARKING AT CHURCH HOUSE
The first anniversary of the Cathedral Foundation's parking garage is
approaching. During this first year, we decided to ease the transition
by absorbing the cost of parking for our visitors. On March 31, we will
conclude our practice of paying for parking for guests, and as of April
1, will no longer validate parking for visitors to Church House. We will
continue to purchase parking for major diocesan events at the Cathedral,
such as 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. Retreat leaders are the Rev. Megan
Stewart-Sicking and the Rev. Joseph Stewart-Sicking, a married clergy
couple in their early 30s. 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.


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. The Very Rev. Samuel T. Lloyd III, dean of Washington
National Cathedral, will be the master of ceremonies, and music will be
provided by Christ Episcopal School, Rockville, St. Andrews Episcopal
School, Potomac, Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School, Bowie, St. Francis
Episcopal Day School, Potomac, St. John's Episcopal School, Olney, the
National Cathedral School and St. Albans School. 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. Early reservations are recommended. Free parking will be
available in the National Cathedral's garage.

ON THE GROUND: COMMON MISSION IN PRACTICE.
The Diocese of Virginia and the Washington and Virginia Synods of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are sponsoring a joint
Episcopal/Lutheran clergy conference at Shrine Mont April 7-9: "On the
Ground: Common Mission in Practice." For more information, contact Keely
Thrall at kthrall at edow.org Registration deadline is March 31.

RACIAL JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION WEEK
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s
final Sunday sermon and assassination, Washington National Cathedral is
sponsoring a week-long celebration of his life and legacy. All events
are free and open to the public.
* March 30: The Hon. John Lewis will be the Sunday Forum guest (10 a.m.)
and will preach at the 11:15 a.m. service.
* March 31: Taylor Branch, author of the "America in the King Years"
trilogy, will explore the continued vitality of King's legacy at 7:30
p.m. in the Nave
* April 1 and 2: Screening of the feature documentary "Traces of the
Trade: A Story from
the Deep North" at 7 p.m. in the Perry Auditorium
* April 1 through 4: Guest preachers in the King tradition will deliver
sermons at 7:30 a.m. (Bethlehem Chapel) and Noon (nave) Eucharist
services. 
* April 6, 11:15 a.m. Cathedral Dean Sam Lloyd will preaches. 
For the complete schedule, visit www.nationalcathedral.org or call
202/537-2221.

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. Participants will discern with others their gift
for spiritual guidance. Explore holy listening and hospitality,
Christian spiritual disciplines, use of Scripture, tools for
discernment, the mind-body-spirit connection, and norms of conduct for
spiritual companions. 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 HOUSES 
Open Houses at Friendship Terrace Retirement Community (4201 Butterworth
Place, NW) are set for 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 10 and 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.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your
prayers this week: 
* Ron Haines - at the time of his death (3/21) and funeral (3/27) in
Lancaster, Pa. 
* Ken Howard - personal health 
* Susan Blue - personal health   
* Joy Rose - personal health 
* Martha Wallace - personal health 
* Tom Allen - wife's death (Jane)
* Rich Kukowski - personal health  
* David Black - personal health 
* Anne Gilson - personal health 
* Betsy Hague - personal health and husband's (Ralph) 
* Tom Logan - personal health 
* Martha Bonwitt - husband's health (Bill) 
* Allan Johnson-Taylor - mother's health (Mary) 

>>> JOBS:

ORGANIST - ST. BARNABAS', TEMPLE HILLS
Organist needed at St. Barnabas', Temple Hills to play for the 10 a.m.
Sunday worship service. The church hopes to grow its music program and
rebuild a volunteer choir. Contact the Rev. Sherrill Page, rector at
storyrev at aol.com or 301/894-9100 for additional information.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - ST. MARK'S, SILVER SPRING
St. Mark's, Silver Spring, is seeking a part-time Parish Administrator
(30 hours/week). Must be a self-starter and organized. Need experience
with office procedures and equipment. MS Office, Quickbooks, database
management, and people skills required. Send a resume to the Rev. Donna
Brown at St. Mark's Church, 12621 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD
20904. Fax 301/622-5861, or rector at stmarks-silverspring.org 

FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR - THC
The Transitional Housing Corporation  is seeking a part-time (30
hours/week; some evening and weekend work required) Family Services
Coordinator responsible for the creation, planning and implementation of
THC's Youth Enrichment Program. Requires: Bachelor's degree (pref. in
education); experience working with children, particularly in at-risk
communities. Experience with community based and voluntary organizations
preferred; experience coordinating effective youth programs. Must have
reliable transportation. Send resume and cover letter to: jobs at thcdc.org

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - THC
Transitional Housing Corporation is seeking a Development Director to
provide leadership and management of its fundraising and resource
development efforts.  
The director will help coordinate existing donor relationship
management, identify and cultivate new relationships with potential
corporate, individual, and foundation donors, and leverage key
relationships and contacts to ensure specific site revenue goals,
including an annual $2 million budget, are met. Applicants should send a
resume, cover letter, and references by e-mail only to: Polly Donaldson,
Executive Director, Transitional Housing Corporation Washington, DC at
jobs at thcdc.org by March 31.

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - SAMARITAN MINISTRY
Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington seeks a Development
Coordinator. Various fundraising activities, especially proposal
writing, event coordination and public speaking. Full job description at
www.samaritanministry.org Two years professional work experience;
bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; excellent writing, speaking,
problem-solving and computer skills; familiarity with databases; ability
to work independently on multiple projects; ability to work flexible
hours, including some evenings and weekends. Driver's license/car, plus
experience in grant writing, DonorPerfect software,
homelessness/self-help programs, and Episcopal churches all desirable.
Cover letter and resume to daten at samaritanministry.org

OUTREACH COORDINATOR - SAMARITAN MINISTRY
Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington seeks an Outreach Coordinator:
Plans, implements and coordinates outreach and follow-up initiatives to
improve program services and to engage more participants in the Next
Step program. Bachelor's degree and two years related experience
required. Full job description and qualifications at
www.samaritanministry.org  Resume and cover letter to
kdoxsee at samaritanministry.org

>>> REMINDERS

ANGUS DUN GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE
Attention clergy: The deadline for Angus Dun grant applications - grants
of up to $1,000 awarded to canonically resident clergy for continuing
education - is April 1. For more information, contact Sharonda Myers at
smyers at edow.org or 202/537-5208. 

HEARING ON PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR VOCATIONAL DIACONATE
A hearing on the proposed Guidelines for a Vocational Diaconate has been
rescheduled for 10 a.m. to noon April 12 at St. John's, Beltsville,
11040 Baltimore Avenue (U.S.1). Ample parking is available. Guidelines
are at www.edow.org/diocese/clergy

VOCATIONAL MINISTRY RETREAT
The next vocational ministry retreat is set for April 11-12 at St.
Mary's Conference Center in Baltimore. The retreat leader will be author
and speaker Marjory Bankson. This retreat is open for anyone seeking to
explore God's call to any ministry. The cost is $120, inclusive of room
and board. Register at www.edow.org/events 

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.
 
BISHOP WALKER SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
Bishop Walker School Bookfair. Hosted by Politics and Prose (5015
Connecticut Avenue, NW) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 5. Twenty percent of
all proceeds will go to the school, and there will be a list of books
needed by the school that can be directly donated.

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. DES is a leading energy retailer and can offer customers highly
competitive rates and adjustable contract durations (as short as three
months). Most parishes in the diocese buy electricity from Pepco
(customers of SMECO, a private rural collective cannot participate)
which recently has seen elevated rate increases, with another rate hike
anticipated in May. Buying electricity through an energy supplier gives
parishes control over the decision to convert to a fixed price whenever
market conditions are right. (For example: If your parish is currently a
Pepco customer and decides to switch to DES, your savings can be 10 to
25 percent at current rates.) 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. 

ABSALOM JONES SCHOLARSHIPS 
St. Philip's, Laurel, is offering two $1,000 scholarships honoring the
Rev. Absalom Jones, the first African American priest in the Episcopal
Church. Scholarships will be awarded in June for the 2008/2009 academic
year to individuals who have demonstrated qualities exemplified by Jones
such as compassion, leadership, service and interest in education. One
of the scholarships will be awarded in honor and memory of Ellen D.
Washington, the driving force behind the Scholarship Fund. The other
will be awarded in honor and memory of James Whitney, long-time St.
Philip's leader and community volunteer. Individuals who will be
attending an institution of higher education and are in need of
financial assistance are invited to apply by March 31. Applicants must
reside, work, attend school or be a member of a parish in the Diocese of
Washington. For more information or to apply, contact 301/776-5151, ext.
15 or  absalomjonesfund at stphilipslaurel.org or visit
www.stphilipslaurel.org 
 
SAVE THE DATE: SPRING CLERGY CONFERENCE
The Spring Clergy Conference is set for May 20-22 at Shrine Mont. The
conference will be centered on promoting self-care and clergy wellness -
emotional, physical and spiritual. Program and registration information
will be posted soon.
 
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.

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 
 
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.

RACIAL RECONCILIATION TRAINING  
The diocese's Committee on Racial Reconciliation will conduct a Racial
Reconciliation Training program on May 16-17. 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 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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