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MAY 7, 2009

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

THURGOOD MARSHALL COMMEMORATION

Parishes in the Diocese of Washington are encouraged to commemorate the life and work of Thurgood Marshall on May 17. Local commemorations are part of a church-wide effort to have Justice Marshall's name entered in the Episcopal Church's book of Lesser Feasts and Fasts. Suggested readings: Amos 5:10-15, 21-24; Psalm 34:15-22; I Corinthians 13:1-13; Matthew 23:1-11. The collect can be found at http://www.edow.org/news/window/may2007/marshall.html Music suggestions are available at:

http://www.episcopalcafe.com/daily/race/celebrating_justice_marshall.php

LEGAL FAIR AT GOOD SHEPHERD, SILVER SPRING

Good Shepherd, Silver Spring will co-host a Legal Fair with the Maryland Immigrant Rights Coalition from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9. MIRC will have lawyers available for about 150 individual consultations, there will be ongoing short seminars in the sanctuary and local groups will host information tables. For further information, visit http://www.gsecmd.org

JOIN WIN AT THE D.C. CITY COUNCIL

The D.C. City Council will meet to consider and vote on the District's 2010 budget at 10 a.m. May 12. Several council members have earmarked Neighborhood Investment Fund monies for special projects in their wards. This earmarking violates the integrity of the fund, which was negotiated by Washington Interfaith Network members and others to support housing for homeless and low-income persons and other neighborhood services sought by residents.

If you support the NIF, consider joining members of WIN at the DC Council Chamber, Room 500 at 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. If you are a D.C. resident of ward 1, 2, 7 or 8, you can also call your council member: Ward 2, Jack Evans, 202/724-8058; Ward 4, Muriel Bowser, 202/724-8052; Ward 7, Yvette Alexander, 202/724-8045; Ward 8, Marion Barry, 202/724-8045. For further information, please contact the Rev. John Graham at jmg at gracedc.org.

RELEASE A BUTTERFLY ON MEMORIAL DAY

The Wendt Center invites individuals and families who have lost a loved one to release a monarch butterfly their name from 2 to 4 p.m. May 30 in Garfield Park, located at 3rd and G Streets, SE. The center, founded by the late Rev. Bill Wendt, former rector of St. Stephen and the Incarnation, is a D.C. nonprofit that helps families and especially children deal with loss, grief and trauma. To participate in the Memorial Day event, go to WendtCenter.org and click on "Let a Butterfly Soar." If you cannot attend, one of the center's staff or volunteer will release your butterfly.

SUMMER MUSIC CAMP 

Redeemer, Bethesda will hold a Summer Music Camp from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 13-17. The camp, designed for ages 7-15 (campers must have completed first grade), will be staffed by three professional musical educators. Tuition for the week is $325; scholarships are available. Camp highlights include: utilization of portions of the Orff and Dalcroze methodologies; study of rhythm through motion; study of basic vocal production and solfege; introduction to reading musical notation; session on the relationship between math and music with NSO cellist Yvonne Caruthers; arts and crafts; organized outdoor recreation time, including a nature walk and a trip to the historic carousel at nearby Glen Echo Park. Lunch and a snack will be provided. Teacher/student ratio approximately 1 to 6. For more information, contact Tom Smith, director of music, at 301/229-3770 or music.redeemer at verizon.net Deadline for registration is June 15.

RACIAL RECONCILIATION WORKSHOP

A Racial Reconciliation Workshop is set for 5 to 9 p.m. June 17 and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18 at St. Alban's, D.C. (Nourse Hall). For further information, contact Marie Zackrie-Hall at 202/423-4300.

ESM GALA AND LEADERSHIP IN AGING AWARDS

Join Episcopal Senior Ministries at 6:30 p.m. June 4 at the Fannie Mae Building for a fun evening including a silent and live auction and presentation of Leadership in Aging awards. This year's award recipients are Dr. J.C. Hayward, vice president for media outreach, WUSA Channel 9 TV and spokesperson, dvmOurTime.com and Sandy Kursban, founder and chairman of Family & Nursing Care. All proceeds benefit the services and programs of ESM. For sponsorship and ticket information, contact Maria Holperin at MHolperin at esm.org or 202/414-6313

WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC ST. MARY'S, FOGGY BOTTOM

Tour the site of the first Episcopal Church for African Americans in Washington, D.C., on land arranged for by President Lincoln's Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton. Architectural highlights of the current building, designed by James Renwick, include magnificent stained glass windows from Lorin de Chartres, France and the Tiffany Co. The tour, set for 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 30, will be led by historians Brad and Anna Louise Tatum with Richard English of Howard University and architect Marc Fetterman. For more information, call St. Mary's Church Office during business hours (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at 202/333-3958. 

FLANNERY O'CONNOR SEMINAR AT ST. PAUL'S, K STREET

John Foster, associate professor of English at Coker College, Hartsville, S.C., will facilitate two lectures and discussions on the themes of grace and redemption in the literature of the American writer, Flannery O'Connor at St. Paul's, K Street. The first lecture and discussion is set for 6:30 p.m. May 18, immediately following the evening Mass; the second is set for 4 p.m. May 19. Both presentations will last 90 minutes, and there is no cost. For additional information, contact Bill Ryon at wryonjr at verizon.net or 703/451-7062, or visit www.stpauls-kst.com 

JANICE ROBINSON RETIREMENT

Please note that a Festival Eucharist for the Rev. Janice Robinson, who is retiring as rector of Grace, Silver Spring is set for 10:30 a.m. June 21 at the church. 

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

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

*  George Timberlake - wife's health (Pat)

*  Jesse Neat - personal health

*  Stuart Irvin - personal health

*  Chuck Daugherty - personal health

*  Nancy Lee Jose - personal health

*  Joe Clark - personal health

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

* Vidal Rivas - personal health

* Susan Blue - personal health

* Edward Brightman - personal health

* Olivia Hilton - personal health

* Sarah Duggin - personal health

* John Ball - granddaughter's health (Alana)

* Enrique Brown - personal health

>>> REMINDERS:

DIOCESAN MEETING ON DIOCESE OF JERUSALEM RELATIONSHIP

Bishop John Bryson Chane will host an open meeting to discuss the fall pilgrimage to Jerusalem and how a companion relationship with the Diocese of Jerusalem might function best from 6 to 8 p.m. May 28 in Trenbath Hall at St. Alban's, D.C. All are welcome.

LUTHERAN/EPISCOPAL WORKSHOP SET FOR MAY 27

"The Gifts of Called to Common Ministry for the Challenge of Our Daily Ministry," a workshop to explore how the Episcopal Lutheran agreement, Called to Common Ministry, can enhance our ministry, is set for 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 27 at the Virginia Theological Seminary. Contact Tom Andrews for further information at tomandrews at comcast.net

INTERFAITH FILM DIALOGUE 

Join members of the All Area Dulles Muslim Society and the Washington Hebrew Congregation to view a documentary produced for PBS, "Talking Through Walls; How the Struggle to Build a Mosque United a Community," followed by round table interfaith dialogue on the issues that the film raises: racism, freedom to worship and common misunderstandings about Islam. The event is set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 11 at the Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb Street NW (a few blocks from the Cathedral). To RSVP contact the Rev. Carol Flett at cflett at cathedral.org by May 8.

MARJORY BANKSON WORKSHOP SET FOR MAY 30

Marjory Bankson, author of "The Call to the Soul," will lead a workshop from 9 a.m. to noon May 30 at Ascension, Lexington Park, which is open free of charge to all who wish to attend.  Her theme will be vocation: understanding our work as a call from God, whether it is family life, work in the church or one's daily occupation. Ascension's address is 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park. If you have questions or need directions, call 301/863-8551.

ST. MARY'S FOGGY BOTTOM CELEBRATES 142ND ANNIVERSARY

St. Mary's Foggy Bottom will celebrate 142 years in the District with an Anniversary Service with Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. June 14 with the theme: "Called to Serve with All Our Gifts." Speaker will be Judge William Newman, Jr. A reception will follow the service.

INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY AT ST. GEORGE'S, D.C.

St. George's, D.C., will celebrate its 7th Annual International Sunday, "Celebrating Diversity and Unity," at Pentecost - 10 a.m. May 31. International cuisine and artifacts will be featured during a reception after the service. Ethnic attire is appreciated. For more information, contact Patricia Turner at 202/332-2857 or 202/387-6421 or Cleopatra Rishton at 301/345-2357. 

THE POWER OF NONVIOLENCE - note corrected date

The Fellowship of Reconciliation and the Episcopal Peace Fellowship DC present, "The Power of Nonviolence; Tools for Personal and Social Change," on May 9 at St. Alban's, D.C. (Saterlee Hall). Part I: 9-12 noon (personal); Part II: 12:30-3:30 p.m. (social). The program includes an interactive workshop and movie clips. For further information, contact Helma Lanyi at olivebranch at rcn.com or 202/364-0546. Please reserve by May 6. Suggested donation: $10.

BOOK FAIR TO BENEFIT THE BISHOP WALKER SCHOOL 

A book fair to benefit the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys is set for 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 9 at the Politics & Prose Bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW. The school will receive 20 percent of all purchases that day, and there also will be a "wish list" of books that can be purchased as a donation to the school library. Please note that a coupon, available at the store's cash registers, must be presented at checkout to ensure the Bishop Walker School receives 20 percent of your purchase. For further information, call 202/299-6521.

STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE 2009 

Nathan Dungan, author, speaker, national expert on family finances and founder of Save Share Spend LLC, will be the keynote speaker at the 2009 Stewardship Conference, set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9 at Washington National Cathedral. Dungan also will offer a workshop at the conference. Laura Bachmann, Cheryl Meyer and Paul Cooney also will offer workshops and opportunities for discussion. Cost of $30 includes lunch. Sign up at www.edow.org/events Contact jsamilio at edow.org for more information. 

UMD CHRISTIAN STUDIES PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Episcopal Campus Ministry, University of Maryland: The Christian Studies Living-Learning Program at UMD is receiving applications for housing for the 2009-2010 academic year. Students from all majors (graduate and undergraduate) may apply. The program is housed in the Episcopal Student Center, administered by the UMD Episcopal/Anglican Campus Ministry. Residents will have a private bedroom, access to the kitchen and utilities included in the rent. Please contact pantoci at umd.edu for an application.

CHILD CARE WORKERS - ST. ANDREW'S, COLLEGE PARK

St. Andrew's, College Park is looking for child care workers for its Sunday morning nursery.  Under the supervision of the Director of Christian Formation, the child care workers will provide care to infants and toddlers on Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. Duties include opening and setting up the nursery, providing supervised care and/or play, serving parent-provided snacks, and cleaning up and closing the nursery at noon. Prior experience working with infants and toddlers is required, as is attendance at Safeguarding God's Children. Contact nemaestri at aol.com 

CATHEDRAL CONFIRMATIONS

The next Cathedral Confirmation is set for 10 a.m. June 20 at Washington National Cathedral. Parish clergy are requested to register the number of persons they are bringing for confirmation, reception and reaffirmation by e-mailing cathedralconfirmations at edow.org

SPRING CLERGY CONFERENCE

The Spring Clergy Conference is set for May 12-14 at Shrine Mont. Keynote speaker will be Phyllis Tickle. Register at www.edow.org/events  "Clergy Conference." Contact Sheryl Wilcox at swilcox at edow.org  or 202/537-6557 with questions.

SUMMER CAMPS AT THE BISHOP CLAGGETT CENTER

The Bishop Claggett Center in the Diocese of Maryland provides faith-based summer camps near Frederick for youth completing grades 2-12.  For a complete schedule and registration visit www.bishopclaggett.org

DOCC AND TLB TRAINING AT WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL 

* Disciples of Christ in Community facilitator and presenter training is set for June 19-21 at Washington National Cathedral. Cost is $190 per person with most meals included. To take part, you must be recommended by your rector or priest-in-charge. 

* The Cathedral Transforming Literature of the Bible training workshop is set for June 19-20. There is a fee of $100 for licensing and two commentaries. To register for either workshop, send a check or money order to Merry Toups, DOCC Administrator, 2219 Lowerline Street, New Orleans, LA. 70118. Make the check payable to Trinity Church. There is a $50 cancellation fee. For more information, contact Toups at 504/866-0157 or mtoups at trinitynola.com Course information can be found at www.trinitynola.com/docc and www.trinitynola.com/tlb

HOW IN THE WORLD DID THEY BUILD THE CATHEDRAL?

Learn how Washington National Cathedral was built on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m., through June in the Cathedral's Perry Auditorium. Free 30 minute presentation; no reservations necessary.   

SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN: CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING 

New dates for Safeguarding God's Children, child abuse prevention training for paid full-time staff and all who work with children and youth, have been set for:

* May 9: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Mark's, D.C. (Region 1)

* June 6: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. George's, Valley Lee (Region 6)

* June 27: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. John's, Norwood (Region 3)

Register online at www.edow.org/prevention

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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