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[Church House News]

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

 

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

 

REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES (REGIONS 5 & 6)

The Regional Assembly for Regions 5 & 6 is set for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Nov. 21 at Queen Anne School, Upper Marlboro. Clergy, wardens,
convention delegates and other members of vestries should plan to
attend. The guest speaker, 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. For more information, visit http://governance.edow.org
or contact Ann Talty at atalty at edow.org or 202/537-6548.

 

EVENSONG IN RECOGNITION OF ECW, UTO AND ALL WOMEN'S SERVICE

An Evensong in recognition of Episcopal Church Women, United Thank
Offering and all women's service is set for 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at Washington
National Cathedral with a reception following at 5 p.m. Bishop John
Bryson Chane will preside. Garage parking is free on Sundays.  RSVP to
SSS-ECW at rcn.com or 202/537-6530.

 

2009 CHILDREN TO CHILDREN ADVENT APPEAL

Materials have been mailed to each parish (Attn: Director of Sunday
School/Christian Education) and also can be found at www.edow.org/sapc
This year's appeal, through the sale of hand knitted stuffed teddy
bears, provides income to working mothers and grandmothers for their
children and families in Swaziland. Any Christmas requests must be
received by Dec. 14. Parishes are asked to send in group orders on the
parish order form included in the mailing or obtainable from the Web
site. Orders will be available, however, through January or as supplies
last. Materials include a storybook and an activities guide to use in
your Sunday School classes. Contact Cheryl Daves Wilburn at
cwilburn at edow.org with any questions.

 

WASHINGTON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL - FALL OPEN HOUSE

Parents of prospective Washington Episcopal School students are invited
to visit the school at 9 a.m. Nov. 11 for an Open House. There will be a
panel presentation and question-and-answer period, followed by a tour of
the school. Washington Episcopal School serves students from age 3
through grade eight. Open Houses continue through the fall and winter,
including Dec. 6 (1-3 p.m.) and Jan. 5 (9 a.m.). For more information,
contact Carolyn George at 301/652-7878.

 

FABULOUS 50-PLUS CELEBRATION

St. Paul's, Piney, in conjunction with Region 6 congregations, is
hosting a Fabulous 50-Plus Celebration with Eucharist, Christmas
luncheon and caroling at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at St. Paul's.  Region 6
clergy are especially invited to attend and to present a parishioner to
be honored. Each Region 6 parish will receive an event flyer and an
attendance sign-up sheet. RSVP by Nov. 16. For more information, contact
301/645-5000 or revjoyrose at aol.com

 

PREMIERE OF CHORAL ANTHEM AT ST. MARK'S

The premiere of a new choral anthem, "As Newborn Stars Were Stirred To
Song," is set for 8 p.m. Nov. 13 at St. Mark's, Capitol Hill. Keith
Scott Reas, St. Mark's former director of music (May 1991-July 2009)
will return to hear this anthem commissioned in his honor. Composer
David Hurd will direct the church choirs in the singing of this work.
The choirs also will present a "composite mass." A gala reception will
follow. All are welcome. The church is at 3rd & A Streets SE, near the
Capitol South Metro stop. For more information visit www.starks.net

 

MUSIC FESTIVAL SUNDAY

St. John's, Georgetown (3240 O Street, NW) will present a Music Festival
Sunday - a festival of readings, hymns and anthems with St. John's Choir
and Samuel Carabetta, organist and choirmaster - at 11 a.m. Nov. 15. The
service features beloved hymns and anthems, along with a selection of
poetry and writings by authors, Christina Rossetti, John Milton, T. S.
Eliot, Edna St. Vincent Millay, George Herbert and Madeleine L'Engle.
Childcare is available. Early seating is advised. Free and open to the
public - no tickets required. Contact 202/338-1796 or visit
www.stjohnsgeorgetown.org.

 

ECW ANNUAL ADVENT PRAYER BREAKFAST 

The ECW Annual Advent Prayer Breakfast is set for 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 5
at the Sheraton Washington North, 4095 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville.
Tickets are $35. Contact Paula Singleton at 202/635-1303 for more
information or to purchase tickets.

 

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

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

* Cassandra Burton - personal health

* Robert Hunter - personal health

* David Beers - personal health 

* David and Beth Black - personal health of both

* Kathy Corbett-Welch - personal health 

* Erica Wood - personal health

* 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 

* Roy Turner -  personal health

 

>>> REMINDERS:

 

CLERGY ADVENT DISCUSSION WITH MARCUS BORG

Bishop John Bryson Chane invites clergy to join Marcus Borg in an Advent
discussion based on his book, "The First Christmas: What the Gospels
Really Teach About Jesus's Birth," from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at
the National 4H Conference Center (in the OHIO ROOM), 7100 Connecticut
Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. The cost is $15. Please register by Nov.
30 at www.edow.org/events  "Clergy Advent Discussion with Marcus Borg."
Please contact Sheryl Wilcox, swilcox at edow.org or 202/537-6557 if you
have questions.

 

RACIAL RECONCILIATION WORKSHOP

Register now for a Nov. 13-14 Racial Reconciliation Workshop at St.
Nicholas', Darnestown (15575 Germantown Road, Germantown). The workshop
will address the fears, ignorance and guilt which inhibit relationships
between races. Participants will take part in a number of "do talk"
exercises to facilitate discussion about race. This workshop fulfills
the national church's requirement for anti-racism training by all church
leaders, a requirement that Bishop John B. Chane has also called on
diocesan leaders to fulfill. Register at www.edow.org/events "Racial
Reconciliation." Registration closes Nov. 9.  There is a $25 materials
fee. 

 

CLERGY UPDATES

* The Rev. Jered Paul Weber-Johnson, assistant rector at St. Alban's,
D.C., will be ordained to the priesthood by the Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel,
Bishop of Olympia during a 7 p.m. Nov. 3 service at St. Alban's. Clergy
are invited to process and vest (red stoles).

* The Rev. Debra Brewin-Wilson will be installed as rector of St.
Thomas', Croom (Upper Marlboro) during a 10 a.m. Nov. 14 service at the
church. Clergy are invited to process and vest (white stoles). All are
asked to bring a can of soup or stew for the local food bank.

* Ascension, Lexington Park announces the retirement of the Rev. Rona
Harding after 33 years in ordained ministry and 21 years as Ascension's
rector. The celebration of ministry is set for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8. A
reception will follow. All are invited to attend.

 

JACQUES JOHNSON AND FRIENDS, WITH MARGIE CLARK ON VOCALS

Jazz ensemble Jacques Johnson and friends, featuring Margie Clark on
vocals, will give an afternoon concert at St. Luke's, D.C. (1514 15th
Street NW) on Nov. 15. Doors open at 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. for raffle and
food, concert is set for 3 to 5 p.m. Admission only $15. For further
information contact the church at 202/667-4395.

 

ADVENT QUIET DAY 

The Tutu Institute for Prayer & Pilgrimage is offering an Advent Quiet
Day, titled "Incarnation: Body, Mind and Spirit," and led by the Rev.
Mpho Tutu and Tai Chi instructor Raymond Franklin-Vaughn. The event is
set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, at St. Mary's, Foggy Bottom. Cost is
$20 in advance; $25 at the door and includes continental breakfast,
light lunch and materials (no credit cards, please). Register by Nov.
20. For registration form and more information, visit
www.tutuinstitute.org/events or contact 703/677-5642 or
info at tutuinstitute.org 

 

GOD'S CALL TO LEADERSHIP: SATURDAY SCHOOL AT VTS  

The Saturday School for Leadership at Virginia Theological Seminary
offers opportunities for learning and peer support for leaders in
congregations. Classes run from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the seminary's
Center for the Ministry of Teaching. Upcoming classes include
"Identifying Spiritual Gifts for Leadership" on Nov. 7 and "Leadership
and Corporate Discernment" on Nov. 14. Instructor is Kathleen Staudt,
adjunct instructor in practical theology at VTS. Cost is $85 per
session, $160 for two sessions. CEU credits are available. Register at
http://www.vts.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=52416&eid=1142545&rc=0

 

HELP THE HOMELESS WALKATHON

Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington invites members of the diocese
to walk under the Samaritan Ministry banner at the Nov. 21 Help the
Homeless Walkathon on the National Mall. Registration begins at 7 a.m.
and the walk starts at 9 a.m. Register at www.samaritanministry.org
Click on the link, and select Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington,
DC-074 as your beneficiary agency from the drop down list. Be sure and
print your confirmation and bring it with you to the Walkathon. 

 

HUNGER SUMMIT IN PG COUNTY

The Governor's Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in Maryland will hold
a Prince George's County Faith-based Hunger Summit from 8:15 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Prince George's Community College (301 Largo Drive,
Largo, MD  20774) Free to attend. With special guest Rep. Donna Edwards
(D-Md.). Learn more about the partnership's efforts and how your church
or faith-based organization can help ensure that no Maryland family or
child has to worry about where they will get their next meal. For more
information, contact Valerie Woodward, Governor's Office for Children at
410/767-2547 or vwoodward at goc.state.md.us

 

TEA TIME AT ASCENSION, SILVER SPRING

Ascension, Silver Spring (633 Sligo Avenue) will host a tea party in its
Parish Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 8. Tea with  tea sandwiches,
fresh-baked scones and homemade cakes, sweetbreads and cookies served on
fine china, plus music provided by Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer,
flute), Paul Oorts (harpguitar, accordion) and Maybelle Kagy (piano).
Cost is $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Contact
info at ascensionsilverspring.org or Karen Ashbrook at 301/592-0101. 

 

RELIGION AND THE YOUNG ADULT

Join David Gortner, professor of evangelism and congregational life at
VTS, to consider the ways young adults (20s and 30s) think about
religion and the spiritual life from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 6 at Virginia
Theological Seminary. Whether you work with, mentor or parent young
adults or are one yourself, there is much to learn and share about the
future of religious life in America. For more information, visit
www.vts.edu/icfl/registration

 

A BENEDICTINE EXPERIENCE

Experience the quiet, discipline and community of a contemplative
retreat sponsored by The Friends of St. Benedict and the Diocese of
Maryland, set for Dec. 10-13 at the Bishop Claggett Center in
Buckeystown. Participants will take part in an ordered day of prayer,
study, work and leisure. Presenters will be the Rev. Margaret Guenther
and the Rev. Barbara Henry. Contact saintbenedict at prospect-tech.com or
202/363-8061, or visit www.benedictfriend.org 

 

HEALING PRAYER CONFERENCE

"Minister with Boldness" is the theme of a healing prayer conference set
for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at St. Alban's, D.C. The event is
sponsored by the International Order of St. Luke. All are invited.
Contact Paul or Carolyn Rae at 703/971-7984, theraes at cox.net or visit 

www.OSL-WashingtonDC.org

 

30TH ANNUAL INTERFAITH CONCERT

The InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington will hold its 30th
Annual InterFaith Concert from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the
Washington Hebrew Congregation (3935 Macomb Street NW). Following the
performance desserts from around the world will be available. Tickets
cost $30 reserved ($25 each for groups of 10 or more); $15 general
admission ordered in advance ($12.50 for groups) or $18 at the door. To
reserve, call 202/234-6301 and ask for InterFaith Concert tickets, or
order online at www.ifcmw.org

 

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:

* 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

 

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST IN COMMUNITY 

The spring 2010 session of Disciples of Christ in Community at
Washington National Cathedral starts Jan. 23 and runs for 14 weeks. Each
session is two hours long, 7-9 p.m. One Saturday session will be held on
Feb. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $100. Register at
https://tickets.cathedral.org/public/show.asp Contact Sarah Rockwood at
srockwood at cathedral.org or call the Cathedral Box Office at
877/537-2228. DOCC offers a journey into the heart and soul of
Christianity. Each session consists of a presentation followed by a
conversation in a small group that will stay together for the entire
course.

 

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

 

BETHLEHEM SERVICE

The third annual Joint Simulcast Worship Service with the People of
Bethlehem is set for 10 a.m. Dec. 19 in Washington National Cathedral's
Bethlehem Chapel. In Washington, the service will be led by Bishop John
Bryson Chane and Bishop Richard Graham of the Metropolitan Washington,
D.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Dean Samuel T.
Lloyd and the Rev. Canon Steve Huber, the cathedral's vicar. In
Bethlehem Dr. Mitri Raheb, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas
Church in Bethlehem, Bishop Munib Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and Bishop Suheil Dawani of the
Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem will preside. The service is sponsored by
the Ad Hoc Committee for Bethlehem, Sharing Jerusalem and Washington
Interfaith Alliance for Middle East Peace. 

 

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

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

 

MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Raise your parish voice on 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

 

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
spouses/partners) are invited to VTS for encouragement, education, rest
and renewal (June 23-July1). All expenses are paid by a grant from the
Lilly Endowment. Apply at  www.vts.edu/education/collegium or contact
SummerCollegium at vts.edu or 703/461-1760. Applications must be postmarked
by Dec.15.  

 

EASTER PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND 

Join the Rev. Canon John Peterson on a pilgrimage to experience the
ancient rites and processions of Holy Week in Jerusalem from March
25-April 6. This is a rare opportunity to participate in Western and
Orthodox Easter observances since the date for both calendars coincide
in 2010. Experience the culture and history of the region through
lectures and discussions, local cuisine, contemplative walks in sacred
spaces, worship services, evening events and the hospitality of the many
different peoples in the Holy Land. Register by Nov. 20.  For more
information, contact Kathy Spaar at 202/537-2373 or
kspaar at cathedral.org.

 

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. 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

 

HONDURAS TRIP 

The diocesan mission trip to Honduras is set for Jan. 10-20, 2010. The
itinerary is: Jan 10-15 in Copan in intensive 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, created by the Saint Anna's Home of the
Diocese of Washington, is a one-time award of up to $1,500 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. 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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