[edow] Church House News

Thu May 14 12:33:57 EDT 2009

MAY 14, 2009

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

2009 CAPITOL PRIDE 

The Diocese of Washington has become a community partner for Capitol Pride 2009 (Parade: 6:30 p.m. June 13; Street Festival June 14). Volunteers are needed for both the parade and festival committees. The next planning meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. May 14 at St. Thomas, Dupont Circle - all are invited. For further information, please contact Josh at leftpaw76 at gmail.com or visit www.stthomasdc.org.

RACIAL RECONCILIATION WORKSHOP

Registration is now open for the June 17-18 Racial Reconciliation Workshop at St. Alban's, D.C. (Nourse Hall). For further information, contact Marie Zackrie-Hall at 202/423-4300. 

Register online at http://public.serviceu.com/registration/default.asp?OrgID=9034&EventID=4084350&OccID=139788399 by June 11.

DC LACROSSE CLASSIC TO BENEFIT BISHOP WALKER SCHOOL

The DC Lacrosse Association will present its first DC Lacrosse Classic on May 16 at St. Albans School to benefit The Washington Inner City Lacrosse Foundation and the Bishop John T. Walker School. The event includes games featuring all seven boys' varsity lacrosse teams in the District -St. Albans, Gonzaga, Sidwell Friends, St. John's, Georgetown Day, Maret and Archbishop Carroll-along with guest team Eleanor Roosevelt High School from Greenbelt, Md., and a free lacrosse clinic for boys ages 6 to 14. Commemorative T-shirts and game programs will be sold. In the event of inclement weather, check www.dclacrosseclassic.com on the morning of May 16 for any announcements regarding change of venue.

BLOOD DRIVE AT ST. LUKE'S, D.C.

There will be a Blood Drive at St. Luke's, D.C., (1514-15th Street, NW) on May 23. To sign up, call 202/669-8448 or e-mail paulaesingleton at aol.com 

ANNUAL SPRING DINNER & BAZAAR AT ST. GEORGE'S, VALLEY LEE

St. George's, Valley Lee will hold its Annual Spring Dinner & Bazaar from 1 to 7 p.m. May 30. Menu includes Maryland crab cakes, baked ham, chicken salad, St. George's potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, pickled beets, rolls and beverages. Cost is $22 for adults and carry-outs, $7 for children 6-12, no charge for children 5 and under. There also will be a dessert table, raffle, bazaar and a drawing for a John Deere tractor. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall, located at 19167 Poplar Hill Lane in Valley Lee, MD 20692. Call 301/994-0585 for more information.

SUMMER OPENINGS AT CAMP ARROWHEAD

Camp Arrowhead, a camp for kids in grades 3-11 run by the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware in Lewes, has openings for campers in several of its one- and two- week sessions this summer. The camp offers an outdoor experience in a beautiful setting - learning to sail is one of the opportunities - and also gives kids a rich spiritual experience. For more information about the camp, visit http://www.camparrowhead.net  or contact Karen MacPherson, a camp parent from Ascension, Silver Spring, who is happy to share her experiences. She can be reached at  kam.macpherson at gmail.com

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

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

* Vaughan Booker - personal health

* Enrique Brown - personal health

* 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)

>>> REMINDERS:

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

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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

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:

* 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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