[edow] Church House News

Thu Sep 10 13:36:34 EDT 2009

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

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

USABILITY TEST FOR EDOW.ORG - ROUND TWO

The second round of usability testing is now under way for the new diocesan Web site, and your input is needed to help determine the final structure of the site. Please help by completing a short survey at http://www.edow.org/edow2/  Note that this survey is intended to test the organization of the site, not its design, color scheme, etc., and we are looking specifically for feedback on the ease with which you are able to find information. Thank you for your support and time.

FALL CATHEDRAL CONFIRMATIONS

The next diocesan confirmation is set for 10 a.m. Nov. 7 at Washington National Cathedral. Parish clergy are asked to register the number of persons they are bringing for confirmation, reception and reaffirmation by Oct. 5. Respond to cathedralconfirmations at edow.org 

ESM TEA TO THANK PARISH CONTACTS

Episcopal Senior Ministries' parish contacts, vestry members and clergy are invited to join Bishop John Bryson Chane for a tea thanking parish contacts for their service to older adults, the diocese, their congregations and ESM at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Pilgrim Observation Gallery at Washington National Cathedral. For more information or to RSVP, contact Annie Shaw, director of parish volunteer services, at ESM at AShaw at esm.org or 202/414-6314.

DOING CHURCH DIFFERENTLY

The Rev. Andrea Martin, associate rector at St. Patrick's, D.C., invites interested clergy and lay leaders to take part in a colleague group that would continue the conversation begun by Phyllis Tickle at the May Clergy Conference. The group will begin by attending the Sept. 27 event, "Experiencing Emergence," at Epiphany, D.C., and dining together afterwards. Depending upon interest, future topics for exploration could include: extending church beyond the walls of a building; finding alternative models of leadership and/or liturgy. The group might read a book together such as Brian McLaren's "Generous Orthodoxy" or one of the other books included in Tickle's annotated bibliography. If interested, please contact martina at stpatsdc.org 

SOUL PILGRIMAGE TOUR

The Episcopal Church Women & Girls of Calvary is sponsoring a Soul Pilgrimage Tour on Sept. 26 to visit some of the oldest historically black Episcopal churches in Washington, D.C. The bus tour will begin at 9 a.m. and includes visits to St. Mary's, St. Luke's, Calvary and St. George's churches. The Rev. J. Carleton Hayden, historian (and assistant rector at St. George's) will guide the tour, with on-site presentations made by members of the participating churches. Adults/$39; children (teens & under)/$20 (includes continental breakfast and lunch). Proceeds support the Community Outreach Program for Girls. For tickets, contact MaryRose Chappelle at 202/396-6676 or Rita Scott at 202/575-4118 or RitaOScott at aol.com 

LOSS AND GRIEF: UNDERSTANDING FEELINGS, HELPING OTHERS

Clinical social workers Cay Hartley, LICSW, and Elizabeth Dietel, LICSW - both experienced in grief work - will lead this informative session from 9:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 3 at St. Alban's, D.C. (Nourse Hall). The session is free of charge and open to the community. Although grief is the normal response to loss, it can feel like a difficult, lonely journey. Come, listen, ask questions. Find out how we experience grief and how we integrate loss into our lives. Learn ways to care for our grieving selves. Explore ways to help others. Become aware of the resources in our community. RSVP to 202/363-8286 x219

ADVENT SILENT RETREAT

The Diocesan Retreat Committee will hold an Advent Silent Retreat on Dec. 4- 6 at Bon Secours Spiritual Center, Marriottsville. Retreat director will be the Very Rev. Ian Markham, dean of the Virginia Theological Seminary. The theme will be "Faith, Forgiveness and Peace: Bringing Human Complexity to God." The retreat will include prayer, private reflection and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. There will be opportunities for consultation or confession with Markham. The fee is $195. To reserve a space, applications and a deposit of $100 must be received by Nov. 6. Visit www.edow.org/retreat for further information and application instructions, or contact Joan Shelton at 202/232-1667 or joanshelton at verizon.net

DATE CHANGE! PILGRIMAGE TO SOUTH AFRICA

Join the Rev. Mpho Tutu and the Rev. Katherine Stiles for a two-week retreat to South Africa. The pilgrimage is set for Jan 16-29, 2010; registration deadline is Oct. 15. Cost is $5,500 based on double occupancy, and includes round-trip airfare from Dulles, accommodations in South Africa, travel and ground transfers, museum and tour fees, safari and most meals. A $500 non-refundable deposit is due by the registration deadline. For registration forms and tentative itinerary, visit www.tutuinstitute.org call 703/677-5642 or e-mail info at tutuinstitute.org

FALL BOOK SALE

St. David's, D.C. (5150 Macomb Street, NW) will hold a Fall Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3. Books, audio books and CDs will be available. For further information or directions, call 202/966-2093 or visit www.stdavidsdc.org

POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT GOOD SHEPHERD, SILVER SPRING

* Organist/Music Director. About 10-15 hours/week. One morning service with organ, adult choir; one 5 p.m. service with contemporary, child-friendly music. Start a youth choir and build a music program in a growing church.

* Administrative Assistant: 25-30 hours/week. Must be adapt at Word, Publisher and be willing to learn how to do the e-newsletter. Knowledge of Episcopal liturgy very helpful. 

For further information about either position, please contact the Rev. Linda L. Grenz, interim rector, at Good Shepherd, Silver Spring at 301/593-3282 or rector at gsecmd.org

SUNDAY NURSERY CAREGIVER - EPIPHANY, D.C.

A Sunday nursery caregiver is needed from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Epiphany, D.C., located at 1317 G St. NW (Metro Center). The person must have prior experience working with nursery-age children, be comfortable in a church setting, and have knowledge of basic first aid. $12/hour; parking is available. Contact Susan Walker at 202/347-2635 ext 20, or swalker at epiphanydc.org

FREE KNEELERS TO A GOOD CHURCH HOME

St. Nicholas, Darnestown has inherited about 80 kneelers which it would like to give away to a parish that can use them. If interested, please contact the Rev. Ken Howard at rector at saintnicks.com

CLERGY INSTALLATIONS

* At 10 a.m. Sept. 12, the Rev. Carol Jablonski will be installed as rector of St. Andrew's, College Park.

* At 7 p.m. Sept. 22, the Rev. Paula Clark Green will be installed as rector of St. John's, Beltsville.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

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

* David and Beth Black - personal health of both

* Beth O'Callaghan - sudden death of a family member 

* Kathy Corbett-Welch - personal health (disc surgery on Sept. 17) and death of partner's mother (Dorothy)

* Rosemari Sullivan - death of her mother (Margaret)

* Erica Wood - personal health

* Chuck Daugherty - wife's personal health (Jessie)

* Mary Sulerud - sister's health (Chris )

* 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

>>> REMINDERS:

FALL PICNIC/FIESTA

Our Saviour, Silver Spring is hosting a Fall Picnic/Fiesta and Fundraiser from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 4.  Food, craft fair, raffle, bake sale, moon bounce and children's activities, at 1700 Powder Mill Road (near New Hampshire Avenue at the Beltway).  

HERB COTTAGE's 75th ANNIVERSARY

The Herb Cottage Gift Shop at Washington National Cathedral will offer special activities from Sept. 20-26 that include flower arrangement demonstrations, birthday cake 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 Herb Cottage will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Saturday when closing time will be 4 p.m. Check times and events at www.allhallowsguild.org/herb or call 202/537-8982 <http://www.allhallowsguild.org/herb%20or%20call%20202/537-8982> .

VICTORY GARDENS TODAY

Rose Hayden-Smith, a parishioner at All Saints, Pasadena, Calif., 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 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

ICON WRITING AT KANUGA

Create a Byzantine-style icon in gold leaf and acrylic paints during two Icon Writing workshops held at Kanuga Sept. 27-Oct. 3 and Nov. 14-20. Registration is open for both the September session, titled "Sacred Images," and the November retreat, titled "A Glimpse of the Kingdom." For more information, visit www.kanuga.org or call 828/692-9136.

URBAN MINISTRY EVENT

The Rev. Stephanie Spellers, author of "Radical Welcome: Embracing God, The Other and the Spirit of Transformation," will give a workshop from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Sept. 26 at Epiphany, D.C. 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. Register 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 from 4 to 6:45 p.m. Sept. 27 at Epiphany, D.C. For more information, contact the Rev. 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.: 

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

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

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

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

* Nov. 7, Ascension & St. Agnes 

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

Register online at www.edow.org/prevention

UPCOMING DIOCESAN RETREATS

The Diocesan Retreat Committee will conduct two one-day retreats of contemplation and sharing in September. 

* The Rev. Joan Beilstein, rector of Ascension, Sligo, will present meditations on the theme of "Seeking Shalom" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at Christ, Durham in Nanjemoy. 

* The Rev. David MacDonald, rector of Christ, Durham, will present meditations on the theme "Chapels of the Spirit" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at Ascension, Sligo in Silver Spring. 

Registration fee is $10 per person for each retreat. To register or for more information, contact Margaret Bennett at 202/337-3415, or 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 GUILD BIRD WALKS 

All Hallows Guild at Washington National Cathedral will conduct Bird Walks on Sept. 17 and 24 at 8:30 a.m. Participants will 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 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. 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. For more information, contact the Rev. Simón Bautista, diocesan Latino Missioner, at  202/537-6441 or sbautista at edow.org

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 

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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