[edow] Church House News

[Church House News]

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 at 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 Café 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 at 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 at 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 at 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 at 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 at 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 at 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 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

 

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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