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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

 

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

 

REGIONAL ASSEMBLY: REGIONS 5 & 6

The Regional Assembly for Regions 5 & 6 is set for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Saturday (Nov. 21) at Queen Anne School, Upper Marlboro. Clergy,
wardens, convention delegates and other members of vestries should plan
to attend. The guest speaker, 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. For more information, visit http://governance.edow.org
or contact Ann Talty at atalty at edow.org or 202/537-6548.

 

>> ADVENT RETREATS:

 

ADVENT SILENT RETREAT AT BON SECOURS

An Advent Silent Retreat sponsored by the Diocesan Retreat Committee is
set for Dec. 4-6 at Bon Secours Spiritual Center in Marriottsville, Md.
Bon Secours is an attractive and fully accessible facility, with an
outdoor labyrinth and woodland walks. Retreat director is the Very Rev.
Ian Markham, dean of Virginia Theological Seminary. The theme of the
retreat will be "Faith, Forgiveness and Peace: Bringing Human Complexity
to God." There will be opportunities for consultation or confession with
Markham. Fee is $195. Visit www.edow.org/retreat for information and
application, or contact Joan Shelton at 202/232-1667 or
joanshelton at verizon.net. 

 

ADVENT WEEKEND RETREAT AT DAYSPRING

Places are available on the Dayspring Retreat Center's Advent Weekend
Retreat, set for Dec. 4-6 (Germantown). Retreat leader Kim Montroll will
lead participants through meditations, prayer and silence to awaken and
prepare for Advent, literally "arrival." Visit www.dayspringretreat.org
for further information about this and other retreats at Dayspring. 

 

ADVENT QUIET DAY AT ST. MARY'S, FOGGY BOTTOM

The Tutu Institute for Prayer & Pilgrimage is offering an Advent Quiet
Day, titled "Incarnation: Body, Mind and Spirit," and led by the Rev.
Mpho Tutu and Tai Chi instructor Raymond Franklin-Vaughn. The event is
set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, at St. Mary's, Foggy Bottom. Cost is
$20 in advance; $25 at the door and includes continental breakfast,
light lunch and materials (no credit cards, please). Register by Nov.
20. For registration form and more information, visit
www.tutuinstitute.org/events or contact 703/677-5642 or
info at tutuinstitute.org 

 

ADVENT QUIET DAY AT ST. PAUL'S, K STREET

All are invited to participate in an Advent Quiet Day, a silent day of
prayer and reflection sponsored by St. Paul's, K Street and the Diocesan
Retreat Committee from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at St. Paul's (2430 K
St. NW). The Rev. Scott Kisker, from Wesleyan Seminary, will be the
retreat director, with meditations on the theme, "The Coming of the Word
of God: Into the Mess of Our Lives, in Surprising Ways, To Be with Us."
There is no charge. Please contact Margaret Bennett to register at
202/337-3415 or EDOWRetreats at comcast.net 

 

ADVENT QUIET DAY AT EPIPHANY, D.C.

"An Advent Quiet Day - God's Invitation to Sacred Time" led by Sister
Carol Ries of the Holy Names is set for 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at
Epiphany, D.C. (1317 G St, NW) Listen to the prophets' messages, Mary's
'Yes', and consider God's invitation to make the world a better place.
Ries is director of the Washington Theological Union's Spiritual
Direction Studies Program. Coffee and pastries will be available at 9
a.m., with talks and times for silent reflection beginning at 9:30 a.m.
There is no charge, but a free will offering is suggested. Reserve with
Susan Walker at swalker at epiphanydc.org or 202/347-2635.

 

A BENEDICTINE EXPERIENCE

Experience the quiet, discipline and community of a contemplative
retreat sponsored by The Friends of St. Benedict and the Diocese of
Maryland, set for Dec. 10-13 at the Bishop Claggett Center in
Buckeystown. Participants will take part in an ordered day of prayer,
study, work and leisure. Presenters will be the Rev. Margaret Guenther
and the Rev. Barbara Henry. Contact saintbenedict at prospect-tech.com or
202/363-8061, or visit www.benedictfriend.org 

 

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

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

* Meshack Mabuza (Bishop of Swaziland) - personal health (hip
replacement)

* Lucy Bremner - personal health

* Cassandra Burton - personal health

* David and Beth Black - personal health of both

* Kathy Corbett-Welch - personal health 

* Erica Wood - personal health

* Mary Sulerud - sister's health (Chris )

* Claudia Tielking - son's health (Josh)

* Jake Beck - personal health

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

* Susan Blue - personal health 

* Roy Turner -  personal health

* Susan Astarita - husband's health (Bruce)

* Gini Gerbasi - personal health

 

>>> REMINDERS:

 

HUNGER SUMMIT IN PG COUNTY

The Governor's Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in Maryland will hold
a Prince George's County Faith-based Hunger Summit from 8:15 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Prince George's Community College (301 Largo Drive,
Largo, MD  20774) Free to attend. With Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.). Learn
more about the partnership's efforts and how your church or faith-based
organization can help ensure that no Maryland family or child has to
worry about where they will get their next meal. Contact Valerie
Woodward, Governor's Office for Children at 410/767-2547 or
vwoodward at goc.state.md.us

 

HELP THE HOMELESS WALKATHON

Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington invites members of the diocese
to walk under the Samaritan Ministry banner at the Nov. 21 Help the
Homeless Walkathon on the National Mall. Registration begins at 7 a.m.
and the walk starts at 9 a.m. Register at www.samaritanministry.org
Click on the link, and select Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington,
DC-074 as your beneficiary agency from the drop down list. Be sure and
print your confirmation and bring it with you to the Walkathon. 

 

A RETREAT FOR CANCER SURVIVORS

A Women's Day of Reflection and Sharing: A Retreat for Cancer Survivors
led by the Rev. Kathleen V. Price, is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21
at Oakley Hall. Open to anyone regardless of faith practice/belief. A
$15 donation is requested to cover the cost of lunch, refreshments and a
book on hope. For further information or to register, contact
KVPrice11 at aol.com or 240/538-1704 (cell) or 301/769-2258 (office). Goal:
To build community among survivors; to give survivors added strength,
courage, self confidence and hope.

 

HARVEST SUNDAY

Our Saviour, Silver Spring, will hold a Harvest Sunday on Nov. 22: A
time to give thanks for all God's blessings. Special offerings received.

 

WELCOME TABLE THANKSGIVING DINNER

Help The Welcome Table (a ministry of Epiphany, D.C.) provide a
Thanksgiving Dinner for the downtown poor by sponsoring meals for
guests. To sponsor meals online ($25 per plate) go to
https://secure.qgiv.com/cps_donors/index.php?key=epiphany fill out the
form, select "donation" and direct your donation to "Welcome Table
Thanksgiving." To sponsor meals by check, make check payable to The
Church of the Epiphany, memo "WT Thanksgiving," and mail to The Church
of the Epiphany, 1317 G St, NW, Washington, D.C., 20005. For more
information about the dinner contact 202/347-2635 or
rcharles at epiphanydc.org The dinner is set for 5 p.m. Nov. 25 and the
menu includes turkey, dressing, gravy, yams, green beans, rolls and
pumpkin pie.

 

FABULOUS 50-PLUS CELEBRATION

St. Paul's, Piney, in conjunction with Region 6 congregations, is
hosting a Fabulous 50-Plus Celebration with Eucharist, Christmas
luncheon and caroling at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at St. Paul's.  Region 6
clergy are especially invited to attend and to present a parishioner to
be honored. Each Region 6 parish will receive an event flyer and an
attendance sign-up sheet. RSVP by Nov. 16. For more information, contact
301/645-5000 or revjoyrose at aol.com

 

CLERGY ADVENT DISCUSSION WITH MARCUS BORG

Bishop John Bryson Chane invites clergy to join Marcus Borg in an Advent
discussion based on his book, "The First Christmas: What the Gospels
Really Teach About Jesus's Birth," from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at
the National 4H Conference Center (in the OHIO ROOM), 7100 Connecticut
Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. The cost is $15. Please register by Nov.
30 at www.edow.org/events  "Clergy Advent Discussion with Marcus Borg."
Please contact Sheryl Wilcox, swilcox at edow.org or 202/537-6557 if you
have questions.

 

ECW ANNUAL ADVENT PRAYER BREAKFAST 

The ECW Annual Advent Prayer Breakfast is set for 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 5
at the Sheraton Washington North, 4095 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville.
Tickets are $35. Contact Paula Singleton at 202/635-1303 for more
information or to purchase tickets.

 

SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN

The final fall session for Safeguarding God's Children, the child abuse
prevention training course for all paid full time parish/school staffs
and all who work with children and youth, is set for Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. at St. Dunstan's, Bethesda. Register online at
www.edow.org/prevention

 

ST. TIMOTHY'S ECW'S 6TH ANNUAL TEA

St. Timothy's ECW's 6th Annual Tea is set for 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 in the
parish hall. This year's theme is "God's Grace & Inspiration For Thine
Spirit." All women and young ladies are invited to come share their
GIFTS through demonstration, display or discussion. Tickets are
available for a donation of $10 each. Please contact Jozetta Robinson at
202/369-6010 by Nov. 29 if you are interested in sharing your gift. For
tickets or to volunteer to serve as a hostess, contact Stephanie
Robinson, 301/552-1643 or Kellie Robinson, 202/543-9171. RSVP by Nov.
29. St. Timothy's is located at 3601 Alabama Avenue, SE, Washington,
D.C. 

 

ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL ADMISSION OPEN HOUSES

St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Potomac will host open houses on the
following dates (tours at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.; information session at 10
a.m.):

* Grades 4-12: Dec. 5

* Preschool (Age 2 - Grade 3): Nov. 17 and Dec. 12

Contact 301/983-5200 or www.saes.org for more information.

 

BISHOP WALKER SCHOOL AT ST. MARY'S, FOGGY BOTTOM

St. Mary's, Foggy Bottom will host pupils, faculty, staff and the Board
of Governors of the Bishop John T. Walker School at a special worship
service set for 10 a.m. Dec. 6. Homilist will be the Rev. Preston
Hannibal, canon for academic ministries. Reception with a guest speaker
will follow. All are invited. For further information, contact Kathrine
Ebert at 202/333-3985.

 

WOMEN'S DAY AT CALVARY, D.C.

Celebrate Women's Day at Calvary, D.C. (820 6th Street, NE) on Dec. 6.
The celebration, which is sponsored by The Episcopal Church Women &
Girls of Calvary, will begin with a 10 a.m. Women's Day Service
featuring guest speaker Cheryl B. Warley. A Holiday Brunch with a live
performance of seasonal music by the Tommy Bryant Combo will immediately
follow in the Parish Hall. Tickets for the brunch are $20 (adults); $10
(youth). Please contact MaryRose Chappelle, ECW&G president, at
202/396-6676.

 

INTERFAITH EVENT FOR MIDDLE EAST PEACE

YesMEP, a partnership of diverse religious and secular Americans in the
Washington, D.C., area who support peace between Israelis and
Palestinians, will hold its first major event from 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at
the Sixth and I Streets NW Synagogue. The event will feature an
Israeli-Palestinian rock band, Israeli and Palestinian bereaved family
members (from Parents Circle - Families Forum) sharing their stories,
readings from plays and performances by local musicians. Following the
performance, there will be a reception with light refreshments and an
opportunity to interact with the performers and speakers. General
admission: $15/advance; $18/door; seniors and under 25s/$10; premium
seating/$30. Visit www.yesmep.org for further information.

 

BETHLEHEM SERVICE

The third annual Joint Simulcast Worship Service with the People of
Bethlehem is set for 10 a.m. Dec. 19 in Washington National Cathedral's
Bethlehem Chapel. In Washington, the service will be led by Bishop John
Bryson Chane and Bishop Richard Graham of the Metropolitan Washington,
D.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Dean Samuel T.
Lloyd and the Rev. Canon Steve Huber, the cathedral's vicar. In
Bethlehem Dr. Mitri Raheb, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas
Church in Bethlehem, Bishop Munib Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and Bishop Suheil Dawani of the
Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem will preside. The service is sponsored by
the Ad Hoc Committee for Bethlehem, Sharing Jerusalem and Washington
Interfaith Alliance for Middle East Peace. 

 

2009 CHILDREN TO CHILDREN ADVENT APPEAL

Materials have been mailed to each parish (Attn: Director of Sunday
School/Christian Education) and also can be found at www.edow.org/sapc
This year's appeal, through the sale of hand knitted stuffed teddy
bears, provides income to working mothers and grandmothers for their
children and families in Swaziland. Any Christmas requests must be
received by Dec. 14. Parishes are asked to send in group orders on the
parish order form included in the mailing or obtainable from the Web
site. Orders will be available, however, through January or as supplies
last. Materials include a storybook and an activities guide to use in
your Sunday School classes. Contact Cheryl Daves Wilburn at
cwilburn at edow.org with any questions.

 

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE

Our Saviour, Silver Spring will hold its 53rd Annual Christmas Tree Sale
beginning Nov. 29.  Beautiful, high quality trees, sold with love and
good spirit. Proceeds support the mission and ministries of Our Saviour.
The sale is set for 3 to 9 p.m. most weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on
weekends. The church is located at 1700 Powder Mill Road, Silver Spring.
301/439-5900.  

 

115th  DIOCESAN CONVENTION

The 115th Diocesan Convention is set for Jan. 29-30 at Washington
National Cathedral. The preacher at the Friday night Eucharist will be
Byron Rushing from the Diocese of Massachusetts. Keynote speaker will be
the Rev. Thomas Brackett, Program Officer: Church Planting Specialist,
Evangelism & Congregational Life Center, from the Episcopal Church
Center. 

* Exhibit requests must be received no later than Dec. 16. Exhibitors
are invited to apply at http://convention.edow.org  

* Resolutions or canonical change requests must be signed by a member of
Convention and received by no later than 5 p.m. Nov. 30. For assistance
and standard format, visit http://convention.edow.org  or contact Ann
Talty at 202/537-6548. Please submit to: Secretary of the Convention,
Episcopal Church House, Mount St. Alban, Washington, DC  20016.

 

SAVE THE DATE: 2010 MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION  

Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington's 2010 Mardi Gras Celebration
is set for Jan. 30 at the NRECA Conference Center, 4301 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington Va. The event will celebrate the purchase of the Northwest
office and honor those who made it possible. Next Steps Dixieland Jazz
Band, New Orleans style food, wine and beer, live and silent auction.
Tickets: $65/person. Visit www.samaritanministry.org or contact Mary
Belknap at 202/722-2280 x305 or mbelknap at samaritanministry.org 

 

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST IN COMMUNITY 

The spring 2010 session of Disciples of Christ in Community at
Washington National Cathedral starts Jan. 23 and runs for 14 weeks. Each
session is two hours long, 7-9 p.m. One Saturday session will be held on
Feb. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $100. Register at
https://tickets.cathedral.org/public/show.asp Contact Sarah Rockwood at
srockwood at cathedral.org or call the Cathedral Box Office at
877/537-2228. DOCC offers a journey into the heart and soul of
Christianity. Each session consists of a presentation followed by a
conversation in a small group that will stay together for the entire
course.

 

MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Raise your parish voice on behalf of the world's poorest people. A new
resource for parish use is available at www.e4gr.org/mdgs Remember that
the EDOW/MDG Committee also welcomes calls for parish presentations. For
further information, contact  Janeschubert at aol.com

 

APPLY NOW FOR THE SUMMER COLLEGIUM

Apply now for the Summer Collegium, a project in support of small
congregations at Virginia Theological Seminary. Clergy (and
spouses/partners) are invited to VTS for encouragement, education, rest
and renewal (June 23-July1). All expenses are paid by a grant from the
Lilly Endowment. Apply at  www.vts.edu/education/collegium or contact
SummerCollegium at vts.edu or 703/461-1760. Applications must be postmarked
by Dec.15.  

 

EASTER PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND 

Join the Rev. Canon John Peterson on a pilgrimage to experience the
ancient rites and processions of Holy Week in Jerusalem from March
25-April 6. This is a rare opportunity to participate in Western and
Orthodox Easter observances since the date for both calendars coincide
in 2010. Experience the culture and history of the region through
lectures and discussions, local cuisine, contemplative walks in sacred
spaces, worship services, evening events and the hospitality of the many
different peoples in the Holy Land. Register by Nov. 20.  For more
information, contact Kathy Spaar at 202/537-2373 or
kspaar at cathedral.org.

 

HUMAN INTERACTION LAB TRAINING

Human Interaction Lab training, set for Feb.12-15 at St. Alban's, D.C.,
is an opportunity to learn more about yourself, how your behavior
impacts others, and how you can function more effectively in a group and
interpersonal situations. Participants will learn about their own
patterns of behavior as they accept responsibility for a group's life
and work. For further information or to register, visit
http://www.congregationaldevelopment.com/LTI_programs.htm

 

HONDURAS TRIP 

The diocesan mission trip to Honduras is set for Jan. 10-20, 2010. The
itinerary is: Jan 10-15 in Copan in intensive Spanish study, with home
stays with local families; Jan. 16-20 in rural villages with Episcopal
Church communities. Costs will be about $1,000 including language study
and airfare. Contact Tom Cooke at thomasmcooke at hotmail.com or
202/686-0261.

 

NEW GRANT AVAILABLE TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IN NEED

The Pitts Emergency Grant, created by the Saint Anna's Home of the
Diocese of Washington, is a one-time award of up to $1,500 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. For
further information, contact Irene V. Jackson-Brown at ivjb at aol.com 

 

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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