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[Church House News]

AUGUST 13, 2009

 

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

 

GENERAL CONVENTION REPORT AND DISCUSSION

All are invited to come and hear from Bishop John Bryson Chane and members of the diocese's deputation to the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church at two meetings set for Sept. 9-10. Both events will include presentations from the deputation and the ECW, followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion. Both will begin at 7 p.m. and will take place on: 

* Sept. 9 at St. Paul's, Waldorf 

* Sept. 10 at Washington National Cathedral

 

NEW GOVERNANCE WEB SITE

Explore the diocese's new governance Web site at http://governance.edow.org/ Most of the new Diocesan Journal, information about the upcoming Regional Assemblies, and many other useful items related to governance are available here.

 

2009 DIOCESAN JOURNAL AND DIRECTORY

The new Diocesan Journal and Directory is being mailed to local clergy, senior wardens, delegates, ex officio members of convention and parish administrators, and should arrive by Sept. 1. Most of it also can be found online at http://governance.edow.org/  

 

HONDURAS TRIP RESCHEDULED

The diocesan mission trip to Honduras has been rescheduled for Jan. 10-20, 2010. The itinerary remains the same: Jan 10-15 in Copan in intensive one-on-one Spanish study, with home stays with local families; Jan. 16-20 in rural villages with Episcopal Church communities. There are spaces available for up to seven additional adults or older youth. Costs will be about $1,000 including language study and airfare. Act quickly to make low cost air reservations. Contact Tom Cooke at thomasmcooke at hotmail.com or 202/686-0261.

 

REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES

Visit the governance Web site at http://governance.edow.org/ for information about the 2009 Regional Assemblies. The deadline for submitting nominations and resolutions is Sept. 18 for Regions 1 through 4, and Oct. 16 for Regions 5 and 6.  Nomination forms and list of offices up for election also are available. Check under "Regions" to find out which region you're in.

 

"CULTURES OF CALL" GRANTS INVEST IN FUTURE LEADERSHIP

The Fund for Theological Education will award a total of $350,000 in "Cultures of Call' grants through 2009. The deadline for submission of letters of intent for the next grant cycle is Sept. 1. The grants provide financial support to congregations and church-related organizations for activities and practices that help them become communities of call. For further information, visit http://www.thefund.org/programs/congregations_grants.phtml Call 404/727-1415 or e-mail Jim Goodmann at jgoodmann at thefund.org with questions. 

 

APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY TRAINING

"Appreciative Inquiry Training and Transforming Conflict Management into Compassionate Collaboration," facilitated by Rob Voyle, an Episcopal priest, executive coach and church consultant, is set for Sept. 21-25 at Bon Secours Retreat Center, Baltimore. The program will focus on developing mediation skills and on ways to remain centered and resourceful in the midst of conflict. Early registration (before Aug. 24) costs $700; members of the diocese will receive a $50 discount. Contact Rob Voyle at robvoyle at voyle.com or visit 

http://www.clergyleadership.com/training/conflict-prog.html 

 

SAINT PAUL'S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER

A Saint Paul's College Scholarship Fundraiser and announcement of the Charles N. and Hilda H. M. Mason endowment fund  is set for 7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 17 at The Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, Va. Black tie. Tickets are $100 per person (tax deductible). All proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund and Saint Paul's Episcopal College in Lawrenceville, Va. For more information, contact Dr. S. Lockhart Gaye at 703/461-9200 or 703/622-9453.

 

54TH ANNUAL POTOMAC COUNTRY HOUSE TOUR

The 54th Annual Potomac Country House Tour, organized by the Women of St. Francis, Potomac to benefit local, regional and worldwide charities, is set for Oct. 3 and 4. Tours begin at St. Francis, where offerings include an a la carte lunch, 20 boutiques and a desert bar. Tickets cost $20 in advance; $25 on the day. Visit www.potomaccountryhousetour.org or call the church office at 301/365-2055 for further information. 

 

OFFICE ASSISTANT - PART TIME 

Outreach Ministry -  Olney, MD - Approx 20 to 25 hours per week. Summer hrs flexible. Job requires good customer relation skills and people skills. Microsoft Word and Excel required.  E-mail resume with salary requirements by Sept 1 to www.africanpalms at stjohnsonsolney.org or fax to 301/774-1346.

 

CLERGY UPDATES

* The Rev. Jonathan Currier, rector of St. Christopher's, New Carrollton since 1993, has accepted a new call as the rector of St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania. He will begin his new ministry on Sept. 27.

* The Rev. W. Bruce McPherson has accepted a call to serve as the interim rector at Grace Episcopal Church and School in Silver Spring. He begins at Grace in late August.

The following deacons who were ordained in June have accepted these new calls: 

* The Rev. Sarah Duggin will serve as the part-time assistant at St. John's, Georgetown. She begins her work in early September. 

* The Rev. Greta Getlein has begun a one year appointment as the part-time assistant at Christ Church, New Haven in the Diocese of Connecticut. 

* The Rev. Shell Kimble has spent the summer as the deacon at St. Barnabas, Upper Marlboro and on Sept. 1 will begin as the part-time assistant at Trinity, Upper Marlboro. 

* The Rev. Timothy Malone will become the new assistant at St. Mary's, Arlington in the Diocese of Virginia in early September. 

* The Rev. Elizabeth O'Callaghan has begun her work as the new assistant at Ascension, Gaithersburg. 

* Christopher Wilkins has begun his work as the part-time assistant at Trinity, St. Mary's City.

* Paul Canady, who will be ordained a deacon on Aug. 22 has accepted a call as the new assistant for Youth and Family Ministry at Christ Church, New Bern, N.C.,  in the Diocese of East Carolina. 

* The Rev. Debra Brewin-Wilson from the Diocese of New Jersey has accepted a call as the new rector of St. Thomas, Croom. She expects to begin her new ministry in mid fall.

 

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your prayers this week: 

* Chuck Daugherty - wife's health (Jessie)

* Joan Beilstein - personal health of Aunt (Marie) and cousin (Jack)

* Donna Brown - personal health 

* Mary Sulerud - sister's health (Chris)

* David Beers - personal health 

* John Lawrence - wife's health (Jerri)

* Kwasi Thornell - personal health

* Mark Lewis - personal health

* Claudia Tielking - son's health (Josh)

* Vienna Anderson - personal health

* Jake Beck - personal health

* Bishop Ted Eastman - granddaughter's health (Shannon)

* Susan Blue - personal health

* Edward Brightman - personal health

* Olivia Hilton  - personal health

* Erica Wood (formerly of this diocese)- personal health

 

>>> REMINDERS:

 

ATTENTION RECTORS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS 

Rectors with students entering college in the fall are invited to contact the Rev. Preston Hannibal, canon for academic ministries, at phannibal at edow.org with the student's name, e-mail address and college or university so he can forward it to the appropriate college chaplain.  

 

DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL DANCE SET FOR SEPT. 12

High school students from around the diocese are invited to a dance, set for 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 at St. Mark's, Capitol Hill. The event will include a DJ, snacks and dance lessons. Register by Aug. 30. To register and for further information, including dress code, visit  http://www.edow.org/youth/dance2009.html Please note that packets will not be mailed as all information is available on the Web site. For more information, contact Jessica Hitchcock, interim youth missioner, at 202/537 6524 or jhitchcock at edow.org

 

EPISCOPAL CHURCH MUSICIAN TO LEAD WORKSHOP

Ana Hernandez, known throughout the Episcopal Church for her creative exploration of how singing builds community, will lead a workshop, "The Sacred Art of Chant: Preparing to Practice" with other musicians from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at St. Alban's, D.C. This day of singing, learning and praying is open to all. Lunch is provided. To register, contact Sonya Sutton at 202/363-8286. For more information about Hernandez, visit www.anahermusic.com. Hernandez also will lead the worship at All Saints in Frederick, Md., (106 West Church Street) on Sept. 27.

 

VOCATIONAL MINISTRY RETREAT - SEPT. 18-19

The next Vocational Ministry Retreat sponsored by the Commission on Ministry is set for Sept. 18-19 at the St. Mary Seminary Continuing Education Center in Baltimore. The retreat will be led by Marjory Zoet Bankson, writer, teacher and former executive director of Faith at Work. This retreat is designed for all those seeking to discern God's call in their lives, as well as those considering a call to ordained ministry. The cost is $120. Register at www.edow.org/events

 

CANADY TO BE ORDAINED AT ST. COLUMBA'S, D.C.

Bishop John Bryson Chane will ordain Hoyt Paul Candy III to the sacred order of deacons at 10 a.m. Aug. 22, at St. Columba's, D.C. (4201 Albemarle St NW). Clergy are invited to vest and process with red stoles. Clergy planning on processing should arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. and report to the music room for vesting and instructions (church level). A reception will follow. 

 

SQUARE DANCING AT ASCENSION, SILVER SPRING

The Taylor Made Square Dance Club with Betsy Taylor as caller will host square and contra dance classes on Mondays this fall at Ascension, Silver Spring, beginning Sept. 14. Beginner square dance classes are set for 7 to 8 p.m., and contra and square dancing is from 8 to 9 p.m. in the Parish Hall. (633 Sligo Ave or 630 Silver Spring Ave.) Participants of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to join the fun, but children must be able to listen and follow directions. Taylor has been calling square dances since 1993 and prompting contra dances since 1997. For more information, visit http://users.rcn.com/betsytay/ or call 301/589-4868.

 

CREATING A CULTURE OF PEACE

Creating a Culture of Peace training is set for Aug. 16-19 at Wellspring in Germantown. CCP offers training on nonviolence principles, analysis of social change and community-building and skills for peacemaking and resources. Every group chooses and plans concrete projects for change. Cost is $395 and includes room, meals and training. Some scholarship funds are available. Visit www.wellspringministry.org or contact office at wellspringministry.org or 301/428-3373 for further information. Janet Chisholm (former national chair of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship) is one of the trainers. 

 

TRANSITION MINISTRY CONFERENCE - SEPT. 20-23

The next Transition Ministry Conference is set for Sept. 20-23 at the Tutu Center, General Theological Seminary, New York City. Clergy interested in being presented for the openings in congregations in the 38 participating dioceses should contact the Rev. Mary Sulerud, canon for deployment and vocational ministry, at msulerud at edow.org regarding the information and forms needed. The deadline for materials from clergy is Sept. 10.

 

DISCUSSION OF THE DISCERNMENT PROCESS 

On Sept.17, members of the Commission on Ministry, EDOW staff and the president of the Standing Committee will be available to talk to clergy about the discernment process for ordination. The meeting is set for 4-6 p.m. at Trenbath Hall at St. Alban's, D.C. For further information, contact the Rev. Mary Sulerud at msulerud at edow.org

 

ST. AUGUSTINE'S GAME NIGHT

Community members and families are invited to bring their favorite games and enjoy a fun evening of fellowship from 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at St. Augustine's, D.C. (600 M St., SW). This free will include a potluck supper. Contact 202/554-3222 or rector at staugustinesdc.org for further information.

 

'THE SPIRIT OF THE PEARL'

David W. Smith, Sr., executive director of The Pearl Coalition, will talk about the escape of 77 slaves from Washington and Alexandria, Va., from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 30 at St. Augustine's, D.C. The escapees boarded the Pearl schooner, docked at the Southwest waterfront,  just yards from St. Augustine's present location, on April 15, 1848 - the largest such escape attempt in the U.S. The Pearl Coalition's mission is to educate others about slaves, slavery and escapes from slavery, along with the role of abolitionists and the Underground Railway. The Aug. 30 event begins with light refreshments and ends with a facilitated audience Q&A.

 

ART & SPIRIT COFFEEHOUSE AT ST. AUGUSTINE'S, D.C.

Pianist Steve Baddour will perform "Latin Passions," musical selections from Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, Spain and Venezuela at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at St. Augustine's, D.C., followed by a question and answer session facilitated by artist Michael Mack. Coffee and desserts will be served. Donations accepted for artist's honorarium. Contact rector at staugustinesdc.org, 202/554-3222 or visit www.staugustinesdc.org for further information.

 

ICON PAINTING WORKSHOP (*please note corrected dates: this is a 3-day event)

The Rev. Peter Pearson will lead a three-day icon writing (painting) retreat/workshop on Labor Day weekend at Trinity, St. Mary's. Classes are set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 5 and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 6 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 7. Participants will receive step-by-step instructions to start and complete an icon. All materials will be provided. The cost is $225. For more information or to register, call the Rev. John Ball at 301/862-4597 or e-mail trinitysmcmd at olg.com

 

UPCOMING DIOCESAN EVENTS - ADVANCE PLANNING

Please check out this list of upcoming diocesan events through May 2010 and mark your calendars accordingly:  http://www.edow.org/news/calendar/upcoming.html

 

USED BOOKS AND BAKE SALE AT EPIPHANY, D.C.

Epiphany, D.C., is having a used book and bake sale on Aug. 16-18 in its Parish Hall. Hours are 12:15 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 16 (Sunday) and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 17-18. Epiphany is located at 1317 G St, NW (Metro Center, 13th and G Sts. Exit). Call 202/347-2635 or visit www.epiphanydc.org for further information. All proceeds go to support Epiphany's ministries to the poor and workers in downtown Washington.

 

ACOLYTE FESTIVAL

The 30th annual Acolyte Festival is set for  10 a.m. Oct. 10 at Washington National Cathedral and acolytes at parishes around the diocese are invited to take part. The event, which draws acolytes from around the nation, will include worship and workshops. Acolytes are invited to bring processional crosses, banners, torches, thuribles, flags and streamers for a festive procession. Liturgical dance groups are also welcome. Further information can be found at www.nationalcathedral.org or by calling 202/537-2228. Deadline for registration is Sept. 25. 

 

REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES 2009:

Clergy, wardens, convention delegates and vestry members should plan to attend the fall Regional Assemblies. The Rev. Bob Gallagher will make a presentation and lead discussion on issues concerning Congregational Growth. Gallagher is the founder of the Church Development Institute, which conducts intensive training programs on congregational leadership and development. 

* Regions 1, 2, 3 & 4: Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Washington Episcopal School, Bethesda

* Regions 5 & 6:  Nov. 21, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Queen Anne School, Upper Marlboro

 

FRIENDS OF SABEEL CONFERENCE - SAVE THE DATE

A Friends of Sabeel Conference is set for Oct. 1-3, at Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.

The conference theme is, "Pursue Justice, Seek Peace! Framing the Discourse - Mobilizing for Action."  Confirmed speakers include the Rev. Naim Ateek (Director of Sabeel), Jeff Halper (Founder and Coordinator, Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions), Bernard Lafayette (Civil Rights activist, co-founder of Student Nonviolence Coordinating Committee, currently Distinguished Senior Scholar at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga.), Phyllis Bennis (fellow of the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, D.C., and member of the steering committee of the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation), Nadia Hijab (Senior Fellow at the Institute of Palestine Studies) and George Rishmawi (Coordinator for Siraj, Center for Holy Land Studies).  For information, contact Grace.Said at verizon.net

 

NEW GRANT AVAILABLE TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IN NEED

The Pitts Emergency Grant was recently created by the Saint Anna's Home of the Diocese of Washington. The one-time grant of up to $1,500 is designed to offer emergency assistance to women of at least 70 years old of African descent who are members of the Diocese of Washington when there is a critical, unexpected event which requires an immediate response. Funds will be paid directly to an entity, not an individual. The request must come from or be endorsed by a clergy member in the diocese. The process is confidential, and requests can be submitted at any time to: Pitts Emergency Grant of Saint Anna's Home, Episcopal Diocese of  Washington, Episcopal Church House, Mt. Saint Alban, Washington, D.C. 20016. For further information, contact Irene V. Jackson-Brown at ivjb at aol.com 

 

LATINO MINISTRY CELEBRATION -  SAVE THE DATE

The annual Latino Ministry Celebration is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at Washington National Cathedral. Bishop Chane will preside at the Eucharist. Bishop Julio Cesar Holguín, bishop of the Episcopal Church in the Dominican Republic, will be the preacher. A fiesta and dinner will follow. More details to come. For more information, contact the Rev. Simón Bautista, diocesan Latino Missioner, at  202/537-6441 or sbautista at edow.org

 

CONTRIBUTING TO THE BISHOP JOHN T. WALKER SCHOOL

Contributions for the 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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