[edow] Church House News

Fri Sep 25 09:32:38 EDT 2009

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

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

LATINO MINISTRY CELEBRATION 

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 preach. A fiesta will follow. For more information, contact the Rev. Simón Bautista, diocesan Latino Missioner, at 202/537-6441 or sbautista at edow.org All are welcome!

2010 COMPENSATION GUIDES AND HEALTH PLAN RATES

The 2010 Compensation Guidelines for active clergy and lay employees will remain at 2009 levels with special consideration for enhanced compensation given to those whose compensation falls below these guidelines. Monthly health premiums in 2010 will be $643 individual, $1,187 employee plus one, $1,769 family. Additional information is available at www.edow.org under Parish Management and from Kathleen Hall, khall at edow.org or 202/537-6522.

SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN

Fall sessions 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 are as follows:

* Sept. 19: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's, College Park (Region 5)

* Sept. 26: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at  St. Paul's, Waldorf (Region 6)

* Oct. 3: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. John's, Georgetown (Region 2)

* Oct. 24: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Mark's, Silver Spring (Region 4)

* Nov. 7: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ascension & St. Agnes (Region 1)

* Nov. 10: 7-10 p.m. at St. Columba's, D.C. (Region 2)

* Dec. 5: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Dunstan's (Region 3)

Register online at www.edow.org/prevention

FOUNDERS' DAY CHORAL EVENSONG - BISHOP WALKER SCHOOL

Bishop John Bryson Chane and the Governing Board of the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys invite you to the Founders' Day Choral Evensong, with installation of the faculty, staff 

and Governing Board and in celebration of the life and legacy of Bishop John T. Walker. The service is set for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30 in the Great Choir of Washington National Cathedral. For further information, contact Giselle Pole at 202/537-6544 or gpole at edow.org

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

At 10 a.m. Dec. 6, St. Mary's, Foggy Bottom will host pupils, faculty, staff and the Board of Trustees from the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys at a special worship service. Guest homilist will be the Rev. Canon Kwasi Thornell, the school's first chaplain. A reception with a guest speaker will follow the service. All are invited. For further information, contact Kathrine  Ebert at 202/333-3985

MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS

The EDOW/MDG committee is happy to report that at General Convention, the .07 percent line item for the Millennium Development Goals was restored. Autumn's focus on stewardship is a good moment to raise your parish voice in 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

OLD ALTAR HANGINGS AND VESTMENTS

A group at St. Peter's Church in Westfield, NY, converts old altar hangings and vestments into new garments, mostly priest and deacon stoles, designed and sewn by a small but faithful group of ladies of the church. Proceeds from the sales of new items go to the church's bell tower restoration fund. The group recently exhausted its collection of embellishments and other  materials gleaned from previously donated items and is seeking donations. If you have items to contribute, please contact St. Peter's, 12 Elm Street, Westfield, NY14787 or call 716/326-2064.

ST. PAUL'S CHOIR OF MEN AND BOYS TO HOST OPEN HOUSE

St. Paul's, K Street will host an Open House on Oct. 18 for boys (and their families) who may be interested in the Choir of Men and Boys. The choir sings Evensong each Sunday from September to early June. The opportunities and musical education offered are on par with that of English Cathedral choirs, on which the St. Paul's choir is modeled. Choristers also have the opportunity to participate in professional recordings, concerts and tours. Families of any or no religious affiliation are warmly welcomed. The event begins with an observed rehearsal at 4:45 p.m., followed by Evensong at 6 p.m. A reception follows at 6:45 p.m. RSVP to the director of music, Robert McCormick, at 202/337-2020, ext. 14, or McCormick at stpauls-kst.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 their spouses or partners) from 25 small churches of all denominations are invited to spend nine days at VTS for encouragement, education, rest and renewal. All expenses are paid by a grant from the Lilly Endowment. This year's theme is Leadership in the Small Congregation. Keynote speaker is Alice Mann, a writer on congregational ministry, and John Bell from the Iona Community in Scotland will join the conference's worship team. The Collegium is set for June 23 - July 1. Apply at  www.vts.edu/education/collegium or contact SummerCollegium at vts.edu or 703/461-1760.  Applications must be postmarked by Dec.15.  

HOPE FOR THE REST OF US AT THE STATE THEATER

A performance by country act The Lost Trailers, known for their hit singles "Holler Back" and "How 'Bout You Don't," is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 4 (doors open at 6 p.m.) at the State Theater in Falls Church, Va., with all proceeds to benefit medical service and education in rural Pinares, Honduras. This is a family event, but guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent. For more information, visit http://www.thestatetheatre.com/events/e1249.xml?f_date=10%2F4%2F2009

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. The competencies developed are those associated with what has been called emotional intelligence. 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

ALBAN WEBINARS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER

The Alban Institute is holding a series of hour-long webinars this fall. Topics include:

* Simplicity as a Way of Life: Being Green Daily on Sept. 24, 2009 ($49.95) 

* Faith and Everyday Leadership on Sept. 29 ($29.95)

* Disaster Preparedness for Congregations on Sept. 29 ($39.95)

* How to Build and Maintain Green Church Spaces on Oct. 1 ($49.95)

* Developing Your Community Outreach Ministry on Oct. 7 ($39.99)

* Shifting to a Year Around Approach to Stewardship on Oct. 15 ($49.95)

* Conflict Basics for New Lay Leaders on Oct. 27, 2009 ($49.95)

For further information or to register, visit http://www.alban.org/learningdetail.aspx?id=5760

FIRST WEDNESDAY CONCERTS AT ST. JOHN'S, LAFAYETTE SQUARE

A series of concerts featuring the new Lively-Fulcher pipe organ at St. John's, Lafayette Square will kick off at 12:10 p.m. Oct. 7 with associate choirmaster and organist Michael Lodico  performing works of the American, English and French Romantics, including works by Elgar, Barber, Vierne and Howells. For details on the rest of the series, visit www.stjohns-dc.org or contact Kaye Edwards at kaye.edwards at stjohns-dc.org or  202/347-8766. Performances last about 35 minutes.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

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

* Thabo Makgoba (Archbishop of Cape Town) - mother's death (Elizabeth)

* Randy Lord-Wilkinson - personal health

* David and Beth Black - personal health of both

* Kathy Corbett-Welch - personal health and death of partner's mother (Dorothy)

* Erica Wood - personal health

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

* 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

>>> REMINDERS:

EDOW FALL CLERGY GATHERING

The diocese's Fall Clergy Gathering is set for 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13 at the 

National 4-H Conference Center in Chevy Chase. Keynote speaker is Jon Meacham, editor of Newsweek, a Pulitzer Prize winning bestselling author and a commentator on politics, history and religious faith in America. Meacham will discuss his book "American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation" and the role of church and state in America today. Meacham's book can be found on Amazon.com or local bookstores if you would like to read it prior to the gathering. Register at www.edow.org/events "Clergy Gathering." Cost is $15, to cover lunch. Contact Sheryl Wilcox at swilcox at edow.org  or 202/537-6557 with questions.  

ATTENTION PARISH OFFICES

The diocesan governance office is sending out confirmation of your delegates and wardens. If they have changed from those last on file (some parishes haven't filed in several years), you will need to send new paperwork as soon as possible so the database can be corrected before the fall Regional Assemblies (which begin Oct. 17 for Regions 1-4). Forms can be found at www.governance.edow.org under the "Forms" tab.  Contact Ann Talty at atalty at edow.org if you have further questions.

FRIENDS OF SABEEL CONFERENCE - REGISTER NOW

"Framing the Discourse - Mobilizing for Action: A Conference for Peacemakers," a Friends of Sabeel Conference, is set for Oct. 1-3 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1500 9th Street NW, Washington, D.C. Visit http://fosna.org/content/conference-washington-dc-oct-1-3-2009 for a conference brochure and to register. For further information, contact Grace Said at Grace.Said at verizon.net

NEW LATINO MINISTRY AT ST. ALBAN'S, D.C

A new Latino ministry will be launched at St. Alban's, D.C., with  a 5 p.m. Oct. 4 service where the Rt. Rev. Julio Holguin, bishop of the Episcopal Church of the Dominican Republic, will preside. Following this event, a Spanish-language service, with music, will be held at 5 p.m. each Sunday at the church. All those interested in participating are invited to attend. For further information, please contact the Rev. Simon Bautista at sbautista at edow.org 

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS:

* NO MORE SNAIL MAIL: The diocesan Youth Ministry will no longer mail event packets. E-mail updates are sent to the "Youthleaders" listserv and event registration forms are available at http://www.edow.org/youth  Contact Jessica Hitchcock at jhitchcock at edow.org if you would like to join the listserv.  

* The ALL YOUTH CATHEDRAL LOCK-IN is set for Nov 13. 

The theme is "Episco...what? EpiscoLOVE!" Participants will learn about the Bible's perspective on love and Jesus' commandment to love God, ourselves and one another. Register online by Oct. 30 at www.edow.org/youth After registering online, registration packets are due to Church House by Nov. 4. Parishes are limited to 15 youth and 3 adults. Register early as places fill quickly. Leftover spaces will be distributed by lottery.  

* YOUTH RETREAT STAFF APPLICATIONS: Want to be on staff for the 2010 High School Retreat or Middle School Retreat? Thinking about applying for the Committee On Youth next year but want to learn more? Know someone you think would be a great addition to our team? Retreat Staff applications are available at http://www.edow.org/youth  We are looking for creative folks who work well on a team and take their commitments seriously.    

FIVE AUTUMN EVENINGS OF PRAYER

For five autumn evenings, you are invited to gather at Epiphany, D.C., to pray contemplatively with the images and words of autumn, to become more aware of God's presence in the season and our response to God. Attend any or all of the sessions, which are set for 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays from Oct. 7 through Nov. 4. Epiphany is located at 1317 G St, NW (Metro Center). RSVP to swalker at epiphanydc.org, or call 202/347-2635 ext 20.

COMMUNITY FORUM SERIES AT ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S, LAYTONSVILLE

A free monthly Community Forum Series kicks off at St. Bartholomew's, Laytonsville at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 with a presentation and discussion titled "Pakistan: Where Next?" led by Frank Dall, an expert on political and social issues in Europe and the Middle East. Upcoming topics include "Youth: What are the issues facing youth? What are the options for parents?" on Oct. 6, and "Caring for our aging parents: What are our issues and options?" on Nov. 3. All forums begin at 7 p.m.

RUSSIAN ENSEMBLE TO PERFORM AT CHRIST, DURHAM

LYRA, a vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia, will perform at Christ, Durham at 7 p.m. Oct. 2. All singers are professional musicians, singing in different churches of St. Petersburg.  Through their performance, they introduce the enormous musical heritage of the Russian Orthodox Church and Russian folk music. The church is located at 8685 Ironsides Road

Nanjemoy, Maryland 20662. All are welcome. 

JANUARY ORDINATION SERVICE - DATE CHANGE

Please not that he annual ordination service for deacons becoming priests will now take place at 10 a.m. January 16 at Washington National Cathedral.

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. If interested, please contact martina at stpatsdc.org 

LOSS AND GRIEF: UNDERSTANDING FEELINGS, HELPING OTHERS

Clinical social workers Cay Hartley and Elizabeth Dietel - 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. Come, listen, ask questions. 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. Applications and a $100 deposit must be received by Nov. 6. Visit www.edow.org/retreat for further information, 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

FALL PICNIC/FIESTA AT OUR SAVIOUR, SILVER SPRING

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).  

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 

REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES

Visit the governance Web site at http://governance.edow.org/ for information about the 2009 Regional Assemblies. 

54TH ANNUAL POTOMAC COUNTRY HOUSE TOUR

The 54th Annual Potomac Country House Tour, organized by the Women of St. Francis, Potomac 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 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. 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 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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