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Thu Jan 7 12:00:22 EST 2010

JANUARY 7, 2010

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

DEADLINE FOR ANGUS DUN APPLICATIONS

Applications for the Angus Dun Fellowship Fund, a grant of up to $1,000
for the continuing education of clergy in the Diocese of Washington, are
due by Jan. 21. Please send applications (including evaluations for
grants previously received) to ksanders at edow.org or Attn: Kimberly
Sanders - Angus Dun Fellowship Fund, EDOW, Episcopal Church House, Mt.
St. Alban, Washington, D.C., 20016. Visit
http://www.edow.org/parish/congregation/grants/angusdun.html for further
information and an application form. (Please note: The contact and
closing date information provided here supersede the information on the
Web site.)

HONOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AT THE CATHEDRAL

All are invited to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King
Jr. from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan.18 at Washington National Cathedral. Hear the
Heritage Signature Chorale, the Hip-Hop Urban Nation Choir, see the
African American Drummers and Dancers and join with the Duncan Dancers
and City Dance. There is no charge for this event, and no tickets are
needed. In the morning, the cathedral is sponsoring service projects in
all four quadrants of the city, followed by lunch and an interfaith
dialogue. For more information on these projects, please visit
www.nationalcathedral.org/celebrate.

"WHO DO WE SAY THAT WE ARE?"

The Rev. David Gortner will give a presentation titled "Who Do We Say
That We Are" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12 in the Addison Academic Center, Room
201, at Virginia Theological Seminary as part of the DMIN lecture
series. Gortner will speak about a six-year study he conducted with
researchers from the University of Cincinnati on the organizational life
in the Episcopal Church, and how it might be used in congregations and
among clergy. This lecture is open to the public. 

SUPPORT FOR THE DIOCESE IN 2010

Rectors, vicars and priests-in-charge are asked to give prayerful
consideration to the annual parish pledge to support the work of the
diocese in 2010, and to make every effort to return this commitment to
the diocese by Jan. 15, ahead of the annual convention. Financial
support from congregations constitutes the major portion of funding for
the operating budget of the diocese. A pledge form and further
information can be found under "Parish Giving" at
http://www.edow.org/diocese/giving/index.html

LISTENING, HEARING AND LIVING: A MORNING WITH ESTHER DE WAAL

The Community of Reconciliation at Washington National Cathedral
presents a morning with renowned author, poet and Christian mystic,
Esther de Waal, as the first of its 2010 "Listening, Hearing and Living"
series. The program is set for 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 9) in
Washington National Cathedral's Perry Auditorium. Participants will
explore how to more intentionally bring balance and reconciliation into
daily living through the ancient yet evergreen practices of prayer,
study, recreation, work and hospitality. Light refreshments will be
available, and an optional brown bag lunch will follow from 1:15 to 2:30
p.m. Cost is $35 general/$20 senior, student, Cathedral volunteer,
companions and candidates. Scholarships are available. For more
information about this event and the rest of the series or to register,
visit http://www.nationalcathedral.org/events/COR20100109.shtml

5 WINTER EVENINGS OF PRAYER

Winter is a time when nature is silent and resting, yet quiet growth is
taking place out of sight. If you desire time for prayer that is still
and quiet, you are invited to attend Epiphany, D.C.'s winter series on
contemplative prayer. Participants will listen to a teaching, practice a
contemplative prayer form and review the prayer. The series is set for
Wednesdays Jan. 13 through Feb. 10 at Epiphany, D.C., 1317 G St, NW. To
attend any or all sessions, contact swalker at epiphanydc.org or call
202/347-2635, ext. 20. There is no charge, but reservations are
requested.

PIANO DUO SPECTACULAR TO BENEFIT SAMARITAN MINISTRY 

At 8 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 pianists Sophia Vastek and Eric Gustafson will
present the classic music of George Gershwin in a duo piano extravaganza
titled "Two by Two by Gershwin" at St. Patrick's, D.C. The program will
include the dazzling Cuban Overture, the beloved Rhapsody in Blue, and
Gershwin's most ambitious instrumental work, the virtuosic Concerto in
F. Proceeds from this concert will benefit Samaritan Ministry of Greater
Washington. To purchase tickets, visit
http://www.st-albans-parish.org/worship_music/gershwin.html

ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE AT ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

An Admissions Open House for grades K through eight is set for 9:30 to
11 a.m. Jan. 13 at St. John's Episcopal School, Olney. Families are
welcome. RSVP at www.stjes.com or call 301/774-6804. The school is
located at 3427 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD 20832.

HOW IS OBAMA REACHING OUT TO FAITH GROUPS? 

White House religious outreach coordinator Josh DuBois will discuss how
the Obama administration is reaching out to faith groups during a Jan.
10 Sunday Forum at Washington National Cathedral. The forum is a
50-minute conversation held between morning services, and begins at
10:10 a.m. most Sundays. It is free, open to the public and webcast live
at www.nationalcathedral.org. Complimentary parking is offered in the
underground parking garage, accessed from Wisconsin Avenue.

LENTEN SILENT RETREAT 

The Diocesan Retreat Committee will hold a Lenten Silent Retreat at the
Bon Secours Spiritual Center (www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org) in
Marriottsville on March 5-7. The theme will be, "Behold, I Make All
Things New." Retreat director will be the Rev. Margaret Guenther,
associate rector of St. Columba's, D.C., and professor emerita of the
General Theological Seminary. The fee is $195. Scholarships are
available. To reserve a space, applications and a deposit of $100 must
be received by Feb. 12. Visit www.edow.org/retreat for information and
application instructions, or contact Joan Shelton at 202/232-1667 or
joanshelton at verizon.net.

MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS 

The Millennium Development Goals Committee of the Diocese of Washington
urges individuals and congregations to continue to keep the MDGs in mind
this year. The third and fourth goals are (3) empower women and promote
gender equality and (4) reduce child mortality. More than two thirds of
illiterate adults in the developing world are women, and more than 10
million children die annually from preventable diseases. To learn more
about the MDGs and how you can support them, visit www.edow.org/MDGs.   

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

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

* Allan Johnson-Taylor - mother's health (Mary)

* Louise Lusignan - personal health

* Susan Astarita - husband's health (Bruce)

* Meshack Mabuza (Bishop of Swaziland) - personal health

* Lucy Bremner - 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

* Susan Blue - personal health 

* Roy Turner -  personal health

>>> REMINDERS:

32ND ANNUAL ABSALOM JONES SERVICE

The Washington Chapter of The Union of Black Episcopalians presents the
32nd Annual Absalom Jones Service and Celebration for the benefit of the
historically black Episcopal colleges' scholarships and endowment funds.
The event is set for 3 p.m. Feb. 14 at Calvary, D.C. (820 Sixth Street,
NE, Washington, DC  20002). Snow Date is Feb. 21. Derrick Humphries will
receive the annual Absalom Jones Award at the service of Holy Eucharist.
All are welcome. For more information, contact Janice Wormack at
202/829-6445 or jwormack at washingtonube.org

DIRECTOR FOR HOMELESS MINISTRY

St. Columba's, D.C., seeks a part-time director for its Water Ministry,
which offers hospitality to

homeless neighbors by providing laundry services, showers, a meal and
fellowship. The Water Ministry is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., September through June, and receives between
25 and 50 guests per day, primarily chronically homeless men. Leadership
for the Water Ministry  is shared among the director, volunteers and the
clergy. The position of director entails approximately 30 hours per week
and the salary is in the mid $20s plus benefits. The position demands an
organized individual with an Associates or Bachelor's degree or
equivalent experience working with the homeless population. Review of
applications will begin in mid January. Send inquiries or applications
to jobs at columba.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CONVENTION

Volunteers are needed to serve as registration assistants, tellers,
voting assistants, etc., at the annual Diocesan Convention, set for Jan.
29-30. If you are able to volunteer, please sign up by Jan. 15 by
visiting http://convention.edow.org and clicking on "volunteers."

2010 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATES

2010 Mileage Reimbursement rates announced by IRS: Beginning on Jan. 1,
2010, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans,
pickups or panel trucks) will be:

* 50 cents per mile for business miles driven 

* 16.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes 

* 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations 

MISCONDUCT PREVENTION TRAINING

The diocesan cycle of Safeguarding God's Children trainings will resume
in February (dates and places TBA)

ST. MICHAEL'S CONFERENCE DIRECTOR TO VISIT ST. PAUL'S, K STREET

At 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17, the Rev. Jay James, rector of St. Timothy's,
Raleigh, N.C. will visit St. Paul's, K Street with youth from his parish
who have been involved with the St. Michael's Conference. Students
between the ages of 14 and 21 from any parish in the area are invited to
attend this presentation with their parents (and the 6 p.m. service).
The conference is set for Aug. 1-7 at the Holy Family Retreat Center in
West Hartford, Conn. Cost is $525. Limited financial aid is available
from the conference, and sponsoring rectors may be able to assist from
their discretionary funds. For more information on the conference, visit
www.saintmichaelsconference.com. For directions to St. Paul's visit
www.saintpaulskstreet.com. Contact the Rev. Nathan Humphrey at
Humphrey at stpauls-kst.com with any questions.

UPCOMING ORDINATIONS

During a 10 a.m. Jan. 16 service at Washington National Cathedral,
Bishop John Bryson Chane will ordain Sarah Helene Duggin, Greta Getlein,
Emily Jo Guthrie, Shell Kimble, Timothy J. Malone, Elizabeth Putnam
O'Callaghan, Christopher I. Wilkins and, on behalf of the Bishop of
North Carolina, Robert William Black, Jr. to the priesthood. All are
invited to attend. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the
food pantries of the churches of the diocese.

Clergy: red stoles.

GUIDED TOUR OF GREECE - INFORMATIONAL MEETING 

An informational meeting on an upcoming guided tour of Greece,
"Following the Footsteps of Paul," set for May 6-15, is set for 6 to 8
p.m. Jan. 24 in the Cathedral College dining room. Potluck supper, video
on St. Paul's journeys and information about the trip, organized by the
Rev. Carol Flett of St. Bartholomew's, Laytonsville and the Rev. Susan
Pinkerton of St. Mark's, Capitol Hill. Cost is $2,298 plus roundtrip
airfare to JFK, $395 fuel surcharge, travel insurance and money for
lunches, tips and personal purchases. Price includes roundtrip airfare
to Greece, six nights in hotels (double occupancy) two meals a day,
admission to museums and professional guide. To attend the supper
meeting and for more information, contact Carol Flett at
revflett at yahoo.com or Susan Pinkerton susan.pinkerton at stmarks.net

IT'S TIME TO ORDER PALM CROSSES

Palm Sunday is March 28, and African Palms USA, an outreach  ministry of
St. John's, Olney is now accepting orders for palms woven by families in
nine villages in Tanzania. Earnings are used to purchase food, medicine,
clothing and pay school fees, and net proceeds from the sale of crosses
and all other donations are returned to Africa in the form of self-help
grants. To place an order, visit www.africanpalmsusa.org or call
301/774-2832.

MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION  

Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington's 2010 Mardi Gras Celebration
is set for Jan. 30 at the NRECA Conference Center, 4301 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington Va. Tickets: $65/person.  Visit samaritanministry.org or
contact Mary Belknap at 202/722-2280 x305 or
mbelknap at samaritanministry.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

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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