[edow] Church House News, Sept. 3

[Church House News]

September 3, 2009

 

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

 

SOUL PILGRIMAGE TOUR

The Episcopal Church Women & Girls of Calvary Church is sponsoring the "Soul Pilgrimage Tour" to visit some of the oldest historically Black Episcopal churches in Washington, DC. on Saturday, September 26th. The daylong bus tour begins at 9:00 am and includes visits to St. Mary's, St. Luke's, Calvary, and St. George's churches.  Historian, Reverend Dr. J. Carleton Hayden (St. George's) will serve as guide with on-site presentations made by members of the participating churches.  Tickets: Adults - $39; Children (teens & under) -$20 (includes continental breakfast & lunch). Proceeds support the Community Outreach Program for Girls. For tickets contact: MaryRose Chappelle, ECW&G of Calvary president, at (202) 396-6676 or Rita Scott, program chair at (202) 575-4118 or by e-mail: RitaOScott at aol.com

 

FALL PICNIC/FIESTA

Our Saviour, Silver Spring is hosting a Fall Picnic/Fiesta and Fundraiser Sunday afternoon October 4, 2-6.  Food, craft fair, raffle, bake sale, moonbounce and children's activities, at 1700 Powder Mill Road (near New Hampshire Avenue at the Beltway).  



HERB COTTAGE's 75th ANNIVERSARY

September 20-26, the Gift Shop in the Herb Cottage at Washington National Cathedral will offer special activities that include flower arrangement demonstrations, birthday cakes and cookies and visits by authors, artists and representatives for American, African, Asian and European companies whose products are sold in the Gift Shop. The Cottage will be open 10am to 5pm except Saturday when closing time will be 4:00pm. Check times and events at www.allhallowsguild.org/herb or call (202) 537-8982

 

VICTORY GARDENS TODAY

Rose Hayden-Smith, a parishioner at All Saints, Pasadena, CA, and a Food and Society Policy Fellow will speak on the relevance of World War II Victory Gardens to the movement toward localized agriculture and sustainability at noon on Friday Sept. 11 in the Conservatory Classroom at the U. S. Botanic Garden, 245 First Street, S.W.  More information at: http://www.usbg.gov/education/events/Victory-Gardens-Join-the-Garden-Revolution.cfm


TWO-WEEK TUTU INSTITUTE PILGRIMAGE 

Join the Revs. Mpho Tutu and Katherine Stiles for a 2 week retreat to South Africa and experience a journey of the spirit and an opportunity for spiritual refreshment.  Dates: Jan. 9 - 22, 2010.  Registration deadline: October 15. Price: $5,500.00 based on double occupancy. Includes round-trip airfare from Dulles International Airport, hotels, transportation and most meals in South Africa. A $500 non-refundable deposit is due by the registration deadline. For more information visit www.tutuinstitute.org <http://www.tutuinstitute.org/> , call 703-677-5642 or email info at tutuinstitute.org.

 

ICON WRITING AT KANUGA

Create a Byzantine-style icon in gold leaf and acrylic paints while reflecting on an inspirational and meditative artistic experience during two Icon Writing workshops held at Kanuga Conferences Sept. 27-Oct. 3 and Nov. 14-20. Registration is open for both the Sept. 20-Oct. 3 session titled "Sacred Images" and the Nov. 14-20 retreat titled "A Glimpse of the Kingdom." For more information, visit www.kanuga.org <http://www.kanuga.org/>  or call 828-692-9136.

 

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please keep the following clergy and members of the diocese in your prayers this week: 

 

Beth O'Callaghan - sudden death of a family member 

Kathy Corbett-Welch - personal health (disc surgery 9/3)

Rosemari Sullivan - death of her mother (Margaret on 8/11)

Erica Wood - personal health

Chuck Daugherty - wife's personal health (Jessie)

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

Mary Sulerud - sister's health (Chris )

John Lawrence - wife's health (Jerri)

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

Simon Bautista - daughter's personal health

 

REMINDERS:

 

URBAN MINISTRY EVENT

The Rev. Stephanie Spellers, author of Radical Welcome: Embracing God, The Other and the Spirit of Transformation will give a workshop 9 a. m. to 2:45 p. m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G Street, NW (above the Metro Center Station.) Spellers is the lead organizer for The Crossing at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in Boston. There is a $10 workshop fee and Stephanie's book may be ordered for another $10. Lunch is free. We are limited to 100 participants, so register early at: http://www.edow.org/news/calendar/events.html 

 

EXPERIENCING EMERGENCE

The Rev. Stephanie Spellers and leaders from The Crossing will lead worship and share emergent principles every church can take home and use, 4 p. m. to 6:45 p. m. Sunday, September 27 at Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St, NW, Washington, DC (above Metro Station.)  For more info on either Spellers' event, contact Randolph Charles at 202-347-2635 or rcharles at epiphanydc.org 

 

SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN

Fall and winter sessions for Safeguarding God's Children, the child abuse prevention training course required for all paid fulltime parish/school staffs and all who work with children and youth, have been set. All sessions are 9:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m.: 

 

Sat. Sept 19, St. John's, Mt. Rainier

Sat. Sept. 26, St. Paul's, Waldorf 

Sat. Oct. 3, St. John's, Georgetown

Sat. Oct. 24, St. Mark's, Silver Spring 

Sat. Nov. 7, Ascension & St. Agnes 

Sat. Dec. 5, St. Dunstan's, Bethesda 

 

Register online beginning Thursday at www.edow.org/prevention

 

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

 

UPCOMING DIOCESAN RETREATS

The Diocesan Retreat Committee will conduct two one-day retreats of contemplation and sharing in September. The Rev. Dr. Joan Beilstein, rector of Church of the Ascension, Sligo Parish, will present meditations on the theme of "Seeking Shalom" on Saturday, September 12, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Christ Church, Durham Parish in Nanjemoy, MD.   The word "shalom" is the general Semitic term for "peace, wholeness, and well-being."

 

The Rev. Dr. David R. MacDonald, rector of Christ Church, Durham Parish, will present meditations on the theme of "Chapels of the Spirit" on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Church of the Ascension Sligo Parish in Silver Spring. The Chapels of the Spirit are Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel Strength, Knowledge, Holiness and Courage.  

 

Registration fee is $10 per person for each retreat.  To register or for more information, contact Margaret Bennett at 202-337-3415, or e-mail to EDOWRetreats at comcast.net.  

 

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

 

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.

 

ALL HALLOWS BIRD WALKS 

All Hallows Guild at Washington National Cathedral will conduct Bird Walks on Thursday, September 17 and Thursday, September 24 at 8:30 a.m. Participants meet at the George Washington Statue on Pilgrim Road, which is on the south side of the Cathedral.  Visitor parking is available in the Cathedral garage accessible off Wisconsin Avenue.  Bring your binoculars and catch the spring migration with experienced birder Sheila Cochran. No reservations are required and all programs are free.  Programs will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain.  Woodlands Information Line: 202.537.2319. Please wear sturdy waterproof shoes.

 

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.

 

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

 

SATURDAY SCHOOL AT VTS

The Saturday School at Virginia Theological Seminary begins on September 12 with a presentation by Dr. Amy Gearey Dyer, Professor of Christian Education, on "The Spirituality of Adult Life."   Prof Dyer will speak on "Nurturing Adult Faith Communities" on September 19 and present "Beyond the Adult Forum." All sessions are 9:30 to noon at the seminary. The cost of the three session class is $85. Register online at:

https://www.vts.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=36644&rc=1

 

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.

 

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. 

 

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. 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 

 

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.

 

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 <http://www.bishopwalkerschool.org> 

 

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