From churchhouse at edow.org Wed Jul 1 12:26:59 2009 From: churchhouse at edow.org (Church House News) Date: Wed Jul 1 15:25:35 2009 Subject: [edow] Church House News Message-ID: JULY 2, 2009 *** The weekly bulletin for clergy, wardens, diocesan committee members, convention delegates and church administrators in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington *** GENERAL CONVENTION The General Convention of the Episcopal Church begins next week in Anaheim. Please pray for Bishop John Bryson Chane and members of our diocesan deputation. You can keep up with developments from the convention on Episcopal Caf? at http://www.episcopalcafe.com, the diocesan Web site at http://www.edow.org and the Episcopal Church?s new media hub, which goes live this weekend at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/gchub. NORTHWEST BOYCHOIR FROM SEATTLE EAST COAST TOUR July 6, 7:30 p.m. at Christ, Capitol Hill & July, 7, 7:30 p.m. at Christ, Rockville. The Grammy-nominated Northwest Boychoir from Seattle will present two concerts, without charge, as part of its two-week Summer 2009 East Coast Concert Tour. The 40-member choir will perform classical choral works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Casals as well as traditional American folk songs. HATE CRIME: WHERE IT COMES FROM, WHAT IT MEANS In the wake of the recent shootings in Kansas and at the Holocaust Museum here, St. Alban's, D.C. welcomes Howard J. Ehrlich, director of The Prejudice Institute, a Baltimore-based think tank dedicated to comprehending and combatting the growing problem of hate crime. He will speak as part of the Ideas Alive summer forum series at 11:15 a.m. on July 12 in Nourse Hall, adjacent to the church. For more information contact Andrew Ramsey-Moor at arm2k@earthlink.net or 443-538-1550. PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your prayers this week: * John Lawrence ? wife?s health (Leslie) ? father-in-law?s death (Jerome) * Margaret Guenther ? personal health * Mark Lewis ? personal health * Claudia Tielking ? son?s health (Josh) * Vienna Anderson ? personal health * Michael Wyatt ? personal health * Jake Beck ? personal health * Betsy Hague ? personal health * Enrique Brown ? personal health * Nancy Lee Jose ? personal health * Bishop Ted Eastman - granddaughter's health (Shannon) * Susan Blue ? personal health * Edward Brightman - personal health * Olivia Hilton - personal health * Noreen Seiler-Dubay ? personal health >>> REMINDERS: FIVE SUMMER EVENINGS OF PRAYER If you desire time for silence and prayer, but a busy life puts obstacles in the way, then come to Five Summer Evenings of Prayer. Learn ways to pray that can be incorporated into your daily routine. Each evening, learn a contemplative prayer, practice it, and review the experience. You may attend any, or all sessions. Meet Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Epiphany, D.C. (1317 G St, NW), July 8, through Aug. 5. RSVP to swalker@epiphanydc.org, or call 202/347-2635 ext 20. THRIFT SHOP YARD SALE TO BENEFIT BISHOP WALKER SCHOOL All Saints, Chevy Chase will hold a Thrift Shop Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11, at the church. All proceeds will benefit the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys. Contact Sally Griffin at 301/654-2735 or dmgrig@erols.com for further information. 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), Archbishop Elias Chacour, (Archbishop of the Melkite Catholic Church of Haifa, Akko, Nazareth, and the Galilee), Jeff Halper (Founder and Coordinator, Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions), Dr. 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, DC, 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@verizon.net NONPROFIT OFFICE SPACE, ST. MARGARET?S DUPONT CIRCLE St. Margaret?s, D.C. has office space available in a townhouse owned by the church at 1830 Connecticut Ave NW. The walk-up third-floor room is 16' x 13', with hardwood floors and window a/c. It has been freshly painted and is bright and airy. Utilities are included in the rental fee: water, electricity, heat and a/c. Available beginning Aug. 1, with a one-year lease. Contact Rick Hirschman, Parish Administrator, at 202/232-2995 ext 11 or admin@stmargaretsdc.org FALL PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND You are invited to join Bishop John Bryson Chane and members of the Diocese of Washington on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from Oct. 22 to Nov. 4. The itinerary includes Jerusalem, Galilee, Jordan, Ramallah and Nazareth. The trip costs $3,425, which includes roundtrip airfare from Dulles, all accommodation, meals and transportation, tour guide and entrance fees. Travelers must have a passport that is valid until at least May 4, 2010 and must obtain a visa to Jordan before leaving the United States. Deposit of $350 is due by July 10. Please contact Tracy Dieter at tdieter@edow.org or 202/537-6545 to reserve a place or for further information. * If you are interested in serving on the Diocese of Jerusalem Committee, please e-mail Bishop Chane at jchane@edow.org. MANAGING STRESS SPIRITUALLY IN DIVERSE SERVICE WORK Washington National Cathedral?s Interfaith Program will host a Greenleaf Integrative Strategies event led by Swami Adhyatmananda from 5 to 8 p.m. July 11 in the Perry Auditorium. Adhyatmananda is one of the most sought-after Indian speakers and is the spiritual head of the Shivananda Order located in Ahmedabad, India. The order is a non-sectarian tradition of Hinduism. The topic is, ?Sustaining Service: Managing Stress Spiritually in Diverse Service Work,? and is intended to be a gift for those who work on behalf of others. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; no entry will be allowed after 6 p.m. Space is limited to 120 people: RSVP to drshah@greenleaf-is.com. Visit http://www.divyajivan.org/adhyatmananda/index.htm for further information. JUDGE JACKSON TO PREACH AT ASCENSION, LEXINGTON PARK Thomas Penfield Jackson, retired United States District Court Judge of the District of Columbia will preach at Ascension, Lexington Park at 10:30 a.m. July 5 during the parish's Independence Day observance. Jackson, a scholar of the Constitution, will preach on "The Building of the Wall between Church and State." All are welcome to come and meet Jackson after the service. For further information, contact the Rev. Rona Harding at rrharding@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 $1,000 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 that 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@aol.com ICON PAINTING WORKSHOP The Rev. Peter Pearson will lead an 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. 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@olg.com DIOCESAN YOUTH MINISTRY ? TENTATIVE DATES FOR 2009/2010 The following dates have been put forward for Youth Ministry activities in 2009/2010. * Youth Lock In at the Cathedral: Nov.13, 2009 * High School Retreat: Feb. 19-21, 2010 * Middle School Retreat: March 19-21, 2010 For further information about any of these events, please contact Jessica Hitchcock, interim youth missioner, at 202/537-6524 or jhitchcock@edow.org. SUMMER MUSIC CAMP Redeemer, Bethesda will hold a Summer Music Camp from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 13-17. The camp, designed for ages 7-15 (campers must have completed first grade), will be staffed by three professional musical educators. Tuition for the week is $325; scholarships are available. For more information, contact Tom Smith, director of music, at 301/229-3770 or music.redeemer@verizon.net Deadline for registration is June 29. OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE AT ST. STEPHEN?S St. Stephen and the Incarnation, D.C., has up to 1,600 square feet of office space available to lease starting in August. Also available for weekday use is a 3,000 square-foot multi-purpose room. The rate for space is approx. $28.50 per square foot per year. Utilities (except for phone and internet) are included, as is basic cleaning. Further information is available at http://www.saintstephensdc.org/space_available.html VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BISHOP WALKER SCHOOL The Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys is seeking volunteers to assist with administrative projects. The school office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and is currently located at Episcopal Church House. In September, it will move to the new school building in SE Washington. Call Randy O?Donoghue at 202/299-6521 if you are interested in volunteering. HOSTING 11TH STEP RETREATS Samaritan Ministry is launching a new retreat program for Next Step program participants in recovery from substance abuse. Called 11th Step Retreats, the day-long retreat is designed for people who are working the 11th step in a 12-step recovery program of any kind. It is designed to help people find a method of prayer and/or meditation that enables them to draw closer to the God of their understanding. If your parish is interested in hosting a retreat for people in recovery, contact Kathy Doxsee at 202/722-2280 x315 or kdoxsee@samaritanministry.org 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 Holgu?n, 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. Sim?n Bautista, diocesan Latino Missioner, at 202/537-6441 or sbautista@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 http://www.bishopwalkerschool.org. To unsubscribe from CHURCH HOUSE NEWS, do NOT reply to this message. Instead send an e-mail to newslist-request@edowmail.org and type Unsubscribe in the subject line. Leave the body of the message blank. Or go to http://lists.edowmail.org/mailman/listinfo/newslist scroll to the bottom of the page, type your e-mail address in the last field and click "Unsubscribe or edit options." On the following page, under unsubscribe, click the "unsubscribe" button. Either way, the system will send you a confirmation e-mail. Follow the link in the e-mail to confirm. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.edowmail.org/pipermail/newslist/attachments/20090701/250567e4/attachment.html From churchhouse at EDOW.ORG Thu Jul 9 11:53:13 2009 From: churchhouse at EDOW.ORG (Church House News) Date: Thu Jul 9 11:55:18 2009 Subject: [edow] Church House News Message-ID: JULY 9, 2009 *** The weekly bulletin for clergy, wardens, diocesan committee members, convention delegates and church administrators in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington *** GENERAL CONVENTION The 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church is now under way in Anaheim, Calif. Daily bulletins, images, resources and more are available at Episcopal Life Online at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/107145_ENG_HTM.htm Jim Naughton, the diocese's canon for communications and advancement, is blogging about the convention with others from the Episcopal Caf? at http://www.episcopalcafe.com SURVEY OF PARISH YOUTH PROGRAMS The diocese invites you to take part in a short survey on youth ministry to help better support parish youth ministry. Just click on the link below and the survey will open. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1o4nJ_2bUdjQcx5TKknlhiJA_3d_3d Contact Jessica Hitchcock at 202/537-6524 or jhitchcock@edow.org for further information. ACOLYTE FESTIVAL The 13th 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 EMPOWERMENT TOUR COMES TO DC AREA The "Empowerment Tour: Educate. Empower. Employ." will stop at two area locations July 14-15. The tour is stopping at 40 cities across the country offering free career coaching sessions. Two participating career coaches will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; reservations will be accepted online starting June 8 but also can be made on location. There also will be an Education Station where people can apply for a full-tuition scholarship. The tour will stop at the Pentagon City Mall (outside the mall at the Hayes Street Entrance) on July 14; and on July 15 it will be on the National Mall, in front of the Capitol Building on 3rd Street. For a complete list of tour locations or to make a reservation with a career coach, visit www.empowermenttour.com. 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@verizon.net PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your prayers this week: * Michael Wyatt - sympathy to his family at the time of his death (7/7) * Gwyneth Bohr - sympathy to her family at the time of her death (7/1) * Nathan Humphrey - sympathy at the time of his mother's death (Lois) * Noreen Seiler-Dubay - personal health * John Lawrence - wife's health (Jerri) - father-in-law's death (Jerome Leslie) * Margaret Guenther - personal health * Mark Lewis - personal health * Claudia Tielking - son's health (Josh) * Vienna Anderson - personal health * Jake Beck - personal health * Nancy Lee Jose - personal health * Bishop Ted Eastman - granddaughter's health (Shannon) * Susan Blue - personal health * Edward Brightman - personal health * Olivia Hilton - personal health >>> REMINDERS: 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@aol.com THRIFT SHOP YARD SALE TO BENEFIT BISHOP WALKER SCHOOL All Saints, Chevy Chase will hold a Thrift Shop Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11, at the church. All proceeds will benefit the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys. Contact Sally Griffin at 301/654-2735 or dmgrig@erols.com for further information. HATE CRIME: WHERE IT COMES FROM, WHAT IT MEANS Howard J. Ehrlich, director of The Prejudice Institute, a Baltimore-based think tank dedicated to comprehending and combating the growing problem of hate crime will speak at St. Alban's, D.C. as part of the Ideas Alive summer forum series at 11:15 a.m. July 12. Ehrlich will discuss how to respond to violence that flows from political extremism and how to educate children and young people about it. Copies of his new book, "Hate Crimes and Ethnoviolence: The History, Current Affairs, and Future of Discrimination in America," will be available. For more information contact Andrew Ramsey-Moor at arm2k@earthlink.net or 443/538-1550. SUMMER EVENINGS OF PRAYER If you desire time for silence and prayer, but a busy life puts obstacles in the way, then come to Summer Evenings of Prayer. Learn ways to pray that can be incorporated into your daily routine. Each evening, learn a contemplative prayer, practice it, and review the experience. You may attend any, or all sessions. Meet Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Epiphany, D.C. (1317 G St, NW) through Aug. 5. RSVP to swalker@epiphanydc.org, or call 202/347-2635 ext 20. FALL PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND Join Bishop John Bryson Chane and members of the Diocese of Washington on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from Oct. 22 to Nov. 4. The itinerary includes Jerusalem, Galilee, Jordan, Ramallah and Nazareth. The trip costs $3,425, which includes roundtrip airfare from Dulles, all accommodation, meals and transportation, tour guide and entrance fees. Travelers must have a passport that is valid until at least May 4, 2010 and must obtain a visa to Jordan before leaving the United States. Deposit of $350 is due by July 10. Please contact Tracy Dieter at tdieter@edow.org or 202/537-6545 to reserve a place or for further information. * If you are interested in serving on the Diocese of Jerusalem Committee, please e-mail Bishop Chane at jchane@edow.org. MANAGING STRESS SPIRITUALLY IN DIVERSE SERVICE WORK Washington National Cathedral's Interfaith Program will host a Greenleaf Integrative Strategies event led by Swami Adhyatmananda from 5 to 8 p.m. July 11 in the Perry Auditorium. Adhyatmananda is one of the most sought-after Indian speakers and is the spiritual head of the Shivananda Order located in Ahmedabad, India. The order is a non-sectarian tradition of Hinduism. The topic is, "Sustaining Service: Managing Stress Spiritually in Diverse Service Work," and is intended to be a gift for those who work on behalf of others. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; no entry will be allowed after 6 p.m. RSVP to drshah@greenleaf-is.com. Visit http://www.divyajivan.org/adhyatmananda/index.htm for further information. ICON PAINTING WORKSHOP The Rev. Peter Pearson will lead an 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. 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@olg.com DIOCESAN YOUTH MINISTRY - TENTATIVE DATES FOR 2009/2010 The following dates have been put forward for Youth Ministry activities in 2009/2010. * Youth Lock In at the Cathedral: Nov.13, 2009 * High School Retreat: Feb. 19-21, 2010 * Middle School Retreat: March 19-21, 2010 For further information about any of these events, please contact Jessica Hitchcock, interim youth missioner, at 202/537-6524 or jhitchcock@edow.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BISHOP WALKER SCHOOL The Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys is seeking volunteers to assist with administrative projects. The school office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and is currently located at Episcopal Church House. In September, it will move to the new school building in SE Washington. Call Randy O'Donoghue at 202/299-6521 if you are interested in volunteering. HOSTING 11TH STEP RETREATS Samaritan Ministry is launching a new retreat program for Next Step program participants in recovery from substance abuse. Called 11th Step Retreats, the day-long retreat is designed for people who are working the 11th step in a 12-step recovery program of any kind. It is designed to help people find a method of prayer and/or meditation that enables them to draw closer to the God of their understanding. If your parish is interested in hosting a retreat for people in recovery, contact Kathy Doxsee at 202/722-2280 x315 or kdoxsee@samaritanministry.org 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 Holgu?n, 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. Sim?n Bautista, diocesan Latino Missioner, at 202/537-6441 or sbautista@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 To unsubscribe from CHURCH HOUSE NEWS, do NOT reply to this message. Instead send an e-mail to newslist-request@edowmail.org and type Unsubscribe in the subject line. Leave the body of the message blank. Or go to http://lists.edowmail.org/mailman/listinfo/newslist scroll to the bottom of the page, type your e-mail address in the last field and click "Unsubscribe or edit options." On the following page, under unsubscribe, click the "unsubscribe" button. Either way, the system will send you a confirmation e-mail. Follow the link in the e-mail to confirm. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.edowmail.org/pipermail/newslist/attachments/20090709/0014ef21/attachment-0001.html From churchhouse at EDOW.ORG Thu Jul 16 15:15:47 2009 From: churchhouse at EDOW.ORG (Church House News) Date: Thu Jul 16 15:18:43 2009 Subject: [edow] Church House News Message-ID: JULY 16, 2009 *** The weekly bulletin for clergy, wardens, diocesan committee members, convention delegates and church administrators in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington *** USABILITY SURVEY FOR EDOW.ORG We are in the process of redesigning the diocesan Web site and are seeking input on the usability of the new site. Please help us by completing a short survey, which can be found at http://www.edow.org/edow Please note: * You're the one doing the grading. * This is only intended to test the organization of the site (not its design, color scheme, etc.). We are looking specifically for feedback on the ease with which you are able to find information. This will help determine the final structure of the site. Thank you for your support and time. MARYLAND EMPLOYERS Please note that the minimum wage for the State of Maryland increases to $7.25 per hour effective July 24, and adjust payrolls accordingly. For further information, please contact Kathleen Hall at 202/537-6522 or khall@edow.org 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. FISH FRY AT TRINITY, UPPER MARLBORO Trinity, Upper Marlboro will hold a Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. July 24. Menu: Fried Whiting, green beans, coleslaw, bread, beverage and dessert. Price: $10 adults/$8 seniors with dessert; $9 and $7 without dessert and $5 for children age 11 and under. For information, call 301/627-2636. PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your prayers this week: * Jered Weber-Johnson and Erin - thanksgiving for the birth of Jude Graham Weber-Johnson on July 14 * Michael Wyatt - sympathy to his family at the time of his death (July 7) * Gwyneth Bohr - sympathy to her family at the time of her death (7/1) * Nathan Humphrey - sympathy at time of his mother's death (Lois) * John Lawrence - wife's health (Jerri) - father-in-law's death (Jerome Leslie) * Kwasi Thornell - personal health * Margaret Guenther - personal health * Mark Lewis - personal health * Claudia Tielking - son's health (Josh) * Vienna Anderson - personal health * Jake Beck - personal health * Noreen Seiler-Dubay - personal health * Nancy Lee Jose - personal health * Bishop Ted Eastman - granddaughter's health (Shannon) * Susan Blue - personal health * Edward Brightman - personal health * Olivia Hilton - personal health >>> REMINDERS: GENERAL CONVENTION The 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church is under way in Anaheim, Calif. Daily bulletins, images, resources and more are available at Episcopal Life Online at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/107145_ENG_HTM.htm Jim Naughton, the diocese's canon for communications and advancement, is blogging about the convention with others from the Episcopal Caf? at http://www.episcopalcafe.com SURVEY OF PARISH YOUTH PROGRAMS The diocese invites you to take part in a short survey on youth ministry to help better support parish youth ministry. The survey can be found at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1o4nJ_2bUdjQcx5TKknlhiJA_3d_3d Contact Jessica Hitchcock at 202/537-6524 or jhitchcock@edow.org for further information. SUMMER EVENINGS OF PRAYER If you desire time for silence and prayer, but a busy life puts obstacles in the way, then come to Summer Evenings of Prayer. Learn ways to pray that can be incorporated into your daily routine. Each evening, learn a contemplative prayer, practice it, and review the experience. You may attend any, or all sessions. Meet Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Epiphany, D.C. (1317 G St, NW) through Aug. 5. RSVP to swalker@epiphanydc.org, or call 202/347-2635 ext 20. ACOLYTE FESTIVAL The 13th 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@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@aol.com ICON PAINTING WORKSHOP The Rev. Peter Pearson will lead an 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. 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@olg.com DIOCESAN YOUTH MINISTRY - TENTATIVE DATES FOR 2009/2010 The following dates have been put forward for Youth Ministry activities in 2009/2010. * Youth Lock In at the Cathedral: Nov.13, 2009 * High School Retreat: Feb. 19-21, 2010 * Middle School Retreat: March 19-21, 2010 For further information about any of these events, please contact Jessica Hitchcock, interim youth missioner, at 202/537-6524 or jhitchcock@edow.org. 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 Holgu?n, 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. Sim?n Bautista, diocesan Latino Missioner, at 202/537-6441 or sbautista@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 To unsubscribe from CHURCH HOUSE NEWS, do NOT reply to this message. Instead send an e-mail to newslist-request@edowmail.org and type Unsubscribe in the subject line. Leave the body of the message blank. Or go to http://lists.edowmail.org/mailman/listinfo/newslist scroll to the bottom of the page, type your e-mail address in the last field and click "Unsubscribe or edit options." On the following page, under unsubscribe, click the "unsubscribe" button. Either way, the system will send you a confirmation e-mail. Follow the link in the e-mail to confirm. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.edowmail.org/pipermail/newslist/attachments/20090716/4e10562a/attachment.html From churchhouse at EDOW.ORG Thu Jul 23 11:27:31 2009 From: churchhouse at EDOW.ORG (Church House News) Date: Thu Jul 23 11:28:33 2009 Subject: [edow] Church House News Message-ID: JULY 23, 2009 *** The weekly bulletin for clergy, wardens, diocesan committee members, convention delegates and church administrators in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington *** EDOW'S WEB USABILITY TEST: UPDATE A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the usability test for the diocesan Web site. The first phase of testing is now closed. We are currently reviewing the responses we received and making adjustments. We'll open the usability test again on July 30. FALL PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND There's still time to join Bishop John Bryson Chane and members of the Diocese of Washington on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from Oct. 22 to Nov. 4. The itinerary includes Jerusalem, Galilee, Jordan, Ramallah and Nazareth. The trip costs $3,425, which includes roundtrip airfare from Dulles, all accommodation, meals and transportation, tour guide and entrance fees. Travelers must have a passport that is valid until at least May 4, 2010 and must obtain a visa to Jordan before leaving the United States. Deposit of $350 is due by July 29. Please contact Tracy Dieter at tdieter@edow.org or 202/537-6545 to reserve a place or for further information. 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. Registration for this retreat is now open at www.edow.org/events 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@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@edow.org AIDS COMMUNITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE OF AMERICA: TRAINING Aids Community Research Initiative Of America will hold a free, two-day training for aging service organizations, HIV/AIDS organizations serving adults over age 50 and community members. The training, set for Aug. 10-11, will be held at the Hall of States, 444 North Capitol St. NW. It will present an overview of issues specific to those aged 50-plus who are living with HIV. CNE credits will be available. For more information, contact Hanna Tessema at htessema@acria.org or Lisa Frederick at lfrederick@acria.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@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@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@olg.com PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your prayers this week: * Nathan Humphrey and Anne - thanksgiving for the birth of Andrew Biddlecombe Humphrey on July15 * Jered Weber-Johnson and Erin - thanksgiving for the birth of Jude Graham Weber-Johnson on July 14 * Nathan Humphrey - sympathy at time of his mother's death (Lois) * John Lawrence - wife's health (Jerri) * Kwasi Thornell - personal health * Margaret Guenther - personal health * Mark Lewis - personal health * Claudia Tielking - son's health (Josh) * Vienna Anderson - personal health * Jake Beck - personal health * Noreen Seiler-Dubay - personal health * Bishop Ted Eastman - granddaughter's health (Shannon) * Susan Blue - personal health * Edward Brightman - personal health * Olivia Hilton - personal health * John Ball - granddaughter's health (Alana) >>> REMINDERS: FISH FRY AT TRINITY, UPPER MARLBORO Trinity, Upper Marlboro will hold a Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. July 24. Menu: Fried Whiting, green beans, coleslaw, bread, beverage and dessert. Price: $10 adults/$8 seniors with dessert; $9 and $7 without dessert and $5 for children age 11 and under. For information, call 301/627-2636. MARYLAND EMPLOYERS Please note that the minimum wage for the State of Maryland increases to $7.25 per hour effective July 24, and adjust payrolls accordingly. For further information, please contact Kathleen Hall at 202/537-6522 or khall@edow.org 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. SURVEY OF PARISH YOUTH PROGRAMS The diocese invites you to take part in a short survey on youth ministry to help better support parish youth ministry. The survey can be found at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1o4nJ_2bUdjQcx5TKknlhiJA_3d_3d Contact Jessica Hitchcock at 202/537-6524 or jhitchcock@edow.org for further information. SUMMER EVENINGS OF PRAYER If you desire time for silence and prayer, but a busy life puts obstacles in the way, then come to Summer Evenings of Prayer. Learn ways to pray that can be incorporated into your daily routine. Each evening, learn a contemplative prayer, practice it, and review the experience. You may attend any, or all sessions. Meet Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Epiphany, D.C. (1317 G St, NW) through Aug. 5. RSVP to swalker@epiphanydc.org, or call 202/347-2635 ext 20. ACOLYTE FESTIVAL The 13th 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@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@aol.com DIOCESAN YOUTH MINISTRY - TENTATIVE DATES FOR 2009/2010 The following dates have been put forward for Youth Ministry activities in 2009/2010. * Youth Lock In at the Cathedral: Nov.13, 2009 * High School Retreat: Feb. 19-21, 2010 * Middle School Retreat: March 19-21, 2010 For further information about any of these events, please contact Jessica Hitchcock, interim youth missioner, at 202/537-6524 or jhitchcock@edow.org. 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 Holgu?n, 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. Sim?n Bautista, diocesan Latino Missioner, at 202/537-6441 or sbautista@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 To unsubscribe from CHURCH HOUSE NEWS, do NOT reply to this message. Instead send an e-mail to newslist-request@edowmail.org and type Unsubscribe in the subject line. Leave the body of the message blank. Or go to http://lists.edowmail.org/mailman/listinfo/newslist scroll to the bottom of the page, type your e-mail address in the last field and click "Unsubscribe or edit options." On the following page, under unsubscribe, click the "unsubscribe" button. Either way, the system will send you a confirmation e-mail. Follow the link in the e-mail to confirm. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.edowmail.org/pipermail/newslist/attachments/20090723/c8d3a695/attachment-0001.html From churchhouse at EDOW.ORG Thu Jul 30 16:11:42 2009 From: churchhouse at EDOW.ORG (Church House News) Date: Thu Jul 30 16:24:37 2009 Subject: [edow] Church House News Message-ID: JULY 30, 2009 *** The weekly bulletin for clergy, wardens, diocesan committee members, convention delegates and church administrators in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington *** 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. Registration for this retreat is now open 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@wellspringministry.org or 301/428-3373 for further information. Janet Chisholm (former national chair of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship) is one of the trainers. RED BURSE & VEILSOUGHT FOR PARISH IN SOUTH AFRICA St. Matthews' in Richmond, South Africa is an Anglican community supported by St. Peter's, Poolesville and Christ, Rockville. St. Matthew's parishioners would like to enhance their worship with seasonal liturgical materials, and in particular seek a red burse and veil. Any parish that has these items in good condition and would like to offer them as a gift to St. Matthew's is Richmond is invited to contact the Rev. Tom Purdy at tom@stpeterspoolesville.org or the Rev. Cindy Simpson at csimpson@cesstaff.org PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your prayers this week: * Donna Brown - personal health (second knee replacement) * Mary Sulerud - sister's health (Chris) * David Beers - personal health (knee replacements) * John Lawrence - wife's health (Jerri) * Kwasi Thornell - personal health * Margaret Guenther - 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 >>> REMINDERS: 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@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@edow.org AIDS COMMUNITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE OF AMERICA: TRAINING Aids Community Research Initiative Of America will hold a free, two-day training for aging service organizations, HIV/AIDS organizations serving adults over age 50 and community members. The training, set for Aug. 10-11, will be held at the Hall of States, 444 North Capitol St. NW. It will present an overview of issues specific to those aged 50-plus who are living with HIV. CNE credits will be available. For more information, contact Hanna Tessema at htessema@acria.org or Lisa Frederick at lfrederick@acria.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@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@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@olg.com MARYLAND EMPLOYERS Please note that the minimum wage for the State of Maryland increases to $7.25 per hour effective July 24, and adjust payrolls accordingly. For further information, please contact Kathleen Hall at 202/537-6522 or khall@edow.org 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@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@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 Holgu?n, 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. Sim?n Bautista, diocesan Latino Missioner, at 202/537-6441 or sbautista@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 To unsubscribe from CHURCH HOUSE NEWS, do NOT reply to this message. Instead send an e-mail to newslist-request@edowmail.org and type Unsubscribe in the subject line. Leave the body of the message blank. Or go to http://lists.edowmail.org/mailman/listinfo/newslist scroll to the bottom of the page, type your e-mail address in the last field and click "Unsubscribe or edit options." On the following page, under unsubscribe, click the "unsubscribe" button. Either way, the system will send you a confirmation e-mail. 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