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[Church House News]

MAY 21, 2009

 

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

 

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.

 

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 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.

 

2009 DIOCESAN JOURNAL AND DIRECTORY 

Clergy with recent or upcoming changes in address or employment should contact Ann Talty at atalty at edow.org or 202/537-6548 by June 1 to have those changes included in the 2009 Journal. Also, parishes that have not yet reported vestry elections or delegate changes this year need to submit them for inclusion in the Journal. Forms for these changes are available at:  http://www.edow.org/diocese/clergy/transition/vestryanddelegateinfo.html or contact Kim Adams at kadams at edow.org or 202/537-6526.

 

SPRING CATHEDRAL CONFIRMATIONS

The next diocesan confirmation service is set for 10 a.m. June 20 at Washington National Cathedral. Parish clergy are asked to register the number of persons they are bringing for confirmation, reception and reaffirmation by June 1. Please respond to cathedralconfirmations at edow.org

 

ORDINATION SERVICE 

At 10 a.m. June 13, Bishop John B. Chane will ordain Sarah Helene Duggin, Greta Getlein, Shell Teyssier Kimble, Timothy Joseph Malone, Elizabeth P. O'Callaghan and Christopher I. Wilkins to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Washington National Cathedral. All are welcome. Clergy: Please vest in red stoles. A reception will follow the service.

 

ALBAN INSTITUTE WEBINARS

In June, the Alban Institute and the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving will offer a series of one-hour live "webinars" that will focus on congregations and the economic crisis. Topics are: June 2, "Talking About Money, Like it or Not;" June 4, "Stewardship In Lean Times;" June 11, "Staff Anxieties In A Changing Economy;" June 17, "Moving From Financial Survival To Missional Focus;" June 25, "Being Ready For A Rebound." Each event begins at 3 p.m. and costs $49.95. Participants will receive free on-demand access to two further webinars, "Framing the Times We're In: What's At Stake For Congregations?" and "Congregational Experiences With And Responses To The Economic Crisis." For further information or to register, visit http://www.alban.org/learningdetail.aspx?id=7850

 

VISUAL ARTS CHAPTER TO MEET JUNE 16

ARS Chesapeake:  The local chapter of the Episcopal Church and the Visual Arts will meet at 7:30 p.m. June 16 at the University of Maryland Episcopal Student Center: 4508 College Avenue, College Park, Md. For further information, contact pantoci at umd.edu

 

IMPROVE LITERACY AMONG STUDENTS IN JAMAICA

St. James, Potomac will celebrate its 2009 Millennium Development Goals beneficiary, the Jamaican Education Project, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 30 in its Parish Hall with Jamaican food and music by the Pan Masters Steel Orchestra. A documentary about the work being done by parishioners Karl and Angela Bennett to benefit children in Kingston also will be shown. Donations will be accepted. The church is located at 11815 Seven Locks Road, exit 4B off I-270.

 

'THE CALL OF GOD,' A DAY OF QUIET REFLECTION

"The Call of God," A Day of Quiet Reflection in honor of Evelyn Underhill is set for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 6 at Sayre House on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral. This annual event offers two meditations drawn from Underhill's work, as well as opportunities for private prayer, corporate silence and Eucharist. Leaders are Lynne Shaner and Kathleen Staudt. Registration materials are available at www.evelynunderhill.org or by e-mail at evelynunderhill at gmail.com

 

EPISCOPAL PEACE FELLOWSHIP: FILM AND DISCUSSION

The Episcopal Peace Fellowship will show a series of movies followed by discussion during the summer months. First up is, "The Deer Hunter," which will be shown at 6:30 p.m. June 2 in the rectory of St. Albans, D.C. (3001 Wisconsin Ave. NW).  For further information, please contact Helma Lanyi at 202/364-0546 or olivebranch at rcn.com

 

FESTIVAL EUCHARIST - FRENCH ROMANTICS ON LAFAYETTE SQUARE

St. John's, Lafayette Square will begin its summer service schedule at 10:30 a.m. June 14 with a Festival Eucharist to celebrate the new Lively-Fulcher Organ. The combined St. John's and Parish Choirs, under the direction of Benjamin Hutto, will be accompanied by Michael Lodico, associate organist and choir director. The program includes French Romantic music of Vierne, Fauré and Franck. For further information, visit www.stjohns-dc.org

 

LIVING IN THE CITY

The Transitional Housing Corporation will hold its fourth annual Living in the City event from 6 to 8 p.m. May 28 at The Washington Club, 15 Dupont Circle. For sponsorship and tickets, contact Margaret Thaxton, mthaxton at thcdc.org, 202/291-5535 or visit www.thcdc.org

 

NEEDED - VOLUNTEERS TO MOW OFFICE LAWNS

Samaritan Ministry is looking for help to mow the grass throughout the summer. If you would like to perform this valuable service, contact Dianne Lewis at 202/722-2280 x 319 or dlewis at samaritanministry.orgm. Samaritan Ministry also is looking for Outreach Volunteers to help spread the word about its programs to potential participants: for further information, contact Catherine Rodman at crodman at samaritanministry.org or 202/722-2280 x 301.

 

HOSTING 11TH STEP RETREATS 

Samaritan Ministry is launching a new retreat program for Next Step program participants in recovery from substance abuse. Called 11th Step Retreats, the day-long retreat is designed for people who are working the 11th step in a 12-step recovery program of any kind. It is designed to help people find a method of prayer and/or meditation that enables them to draw closer to the God of their understanding. If your parish is interested in hosting a retreat for people in recovery, contact Kathy Doxsee at 202/722-2280 x315 or kdoxsee at samaritanministry.org 

 

GROUP HOMES MANAGER (P/T)

Christian Communities Group Homes, a service of Episcopal Senior Ministries, is seeking a part time Group Homes Manager for its residences for older adults located in NE Washington. The manager will provide oversight for day-to-day resident life and supervise caregiver staff.  Experience working with older adults is preferred. A complete job description is available at www.esm.org or call 202/635-9384, ext 100.

 

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

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

* Janice Booker (Diocesan Council) and husband (Henry) - personal health after a car accident

* Martha Wallace - personal health

* Betsy Hague - personal health

* Vaughan Booker - personal health

* Enrique Brown - personal health

* George Timberlake - wife's health (Pat)

* Stuart Irvin - personal health

* Chuck Daugherty - personal health

* Nancy Lee Jose - personal health

* Joe Clark - personal health

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

*  Susan Blue - personal health

*  Edward Brightman - personal health

*  Olivia Hilton - personal health

* Sarah Duggin - personal health

*  John Ball - granddaughter's health (Alana)

 

>>> REMINDERS:

 

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. For further information, 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 www.edow.org/events "Racial Reconciliation" by June 11.

 

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. 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. For more information, visit http://www.camparrowhead.net  or contact Karen MacPherson, a camp parent from Ascension, Silver Spring at kam.macpherson at gmail.com

 

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. 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 the Leadership in Aging awards presentation. 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

 

ST. MARY'S TOUR AND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

* Tour St. Mary's, Foggy Bottom, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 30 with historians Brad and Anna Louise Tatum with Richard English of Howard University and architect Marc Fetterman. For more information, call 202/333-3958. 

* On June 14, the parish will celebrate 142 years in the District with a 10 a.m. Anniversary Service. Speaker will be Judge William Newman, Jr. A reception will follow the service.

 

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.

 

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. 

 

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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