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MAGAZINE OF THE DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ER AT W OO A H CE R C L I S N A S E C S S E V T E A

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2 FromMrs. Gertz the Bishopand See Spot Run

My dear friends, Episcopal Church is Title III, Canon 1 for Bishops, which exists for the I remember learning to read regarding the Ministry of All Baptized formation and ongoing education of in first grade at St. James Episcopal Persons that unequivocally states Bishops. I, as your Bishop, am not left School in Ormond Beach, Fla. Mrs. “that all baptized persons are called out of the need for lifelong Christian Gertz taught me to read the book, to sustain their ministries through formation either. I believe this current “See Spot Run,” and that first reading commitment to lifelong Christian Southern Cross issue regarding experience grew into a lifelong love of formation.” That, of course, leaves no Education is well, educational! You books. When I was in fourth grade at one out! will discover stories and concerns, St. John’s Episcopal School in Tampa, One of the topics at the recent calendar and mission purpose realities there was a terrible November day Province IV Bishops meeting and about Campus Ministry, Deacon when we were all ushered into the the Province IV Synod at Kanuga Education, Episcopal Identity at church to pray before being sent Conference Center was the College Episcopal Schools, Seminary, Youth home as President Kennedy had just Ministry, the needs of education and been assassinated. The President had formation at the local congregational just been in Tampa days before and level, the Clergy Spouse Association, we all experienced the emotional Summer Camps, important events in trauma. I remember singing for the the lives of several congregations and first time, “God the Omnipotent!” more. The text from that hymn ends with I pray that all have a spiritually “give to us peace in our time, O Lord.” sustaining summer. Perhaps you It is impossible for me to sing that can add the Southern Cross to your hymn without thinking about that summer reading. While you are traumatic childhood experience. having a time of recreation and These two brief remembrances reflection, I invite you to think of your reveal in me the power of Episcopal own personal needs and areas for School education. One has helped growth regarding your own lifelong me live all of life, and another, the Christian formation. Talk to your hymn, taught me the spiritual power priest and discover what your own of sacred music to touch the hurting congregation is offering for growth soul. This summer issue of the and education. You never know when Southern Cross has some illuminating ‘All baptized a little book, or an unknown hymn, stories about, and from, Episcopal persons are called will change you for the rest of your life! Schools in the Diocese of Southwest to sustain their Love in Christ, Florida. Even more though, is the ministries through Dabney T. Smith larger landscape of education and commitment to formation that is continuous. One of life-long Christian The Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith my favorite and most striking canons formation.’ is Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of in the Constitution and Canons of the Southwest Florida. 3 Connect Year 48 | Issue 2 | Pentecost 2017 First Published A.D. 1970

Bishop, The Diocese of Southwest Florida: Here, Diocesan staff in 1976 in St. Petersburg, The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith surrounding 2nd Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Paul Haynes. Assisting Bishops: Diocesan House The Rt. Rev. J. Michael Garrison, The Rt. Rev. Barry R. Howe Editor: Garland Pollard The Rev. Eric Cooter, Canon for Ministry Development [email protected] Contributing Writers: Carolyn Bartoo, Jacki Boedecker, Donna Davis, Martha Goodwill, The Rev. Virginia Herring, The Rev. Michael Durning, Canon to the Ordinary The Ven. Kathleen Moore, The Rev. Dr. John Palarine, Dave [email protected] Wyly

Marilyn Erfourth, Receptionist Contributing Photographers: Joshua Bruner, Bonnie Jean [email protected] Durning, Garland Pollard, Anne M. Vickers

Martha Goodwill, Director of Congregation Support Advertising Inquiries: Garland Pollard, 941-556-0315 or [email protected] [email protected]

The Rev. Christopher Gray, Canon for Stewardship Subscriptions: The Southern Crossis mailed to parishioners [email protected] of the Diocese of Southwest Florida from member parish lists. Email your address to [email protected] to Adrienne Hymes, USF Chaplain, Missioner Church Ext. subscribe or update delivery preferences. [email protected], 813-418-1281 Editorial Submissions: The editor welcomes submissions of Barbara Leonard, Bookkeeper articles for every section of the magazine including features, [email protected] news and departments. Email [email protected]. Manuscripts must be in Microsoft Word format. We invite Michelle Mercurio, Administrative Assistant letters to the editor on subjects of interest to the entire [email protected] Diocese.

The Ven. Dr. Kathleen Moore, Archdeacon Identification Statement:The Southern Crossis published [email protected] by the Diocese of Southwest Florida, Department of Communications. USPS permit No. 946. Jan Nothum, Bishop’s Administrative Assistant [email protected] Diocese of Southwest Florida DaySpring Episcopal Center Carla Odell, Executive Director, DaySpring 8005 25th St. East [email protected] Parrish, FL 34219 941-556-0315 The Rev. Dr. John Palarine, Canon for Program & Youth [email protected] web: www.episcopalswfl.org email: [email protected] Greg Randall, Director Youth Ministry & Programming Twitter: @episcopalswfl [email protected] ISSN 2372-7861 (print version) ISSN 2372-8159 (online version) Garland Pollard, Director of Communications [email protected] On the Cover: Icons and photos of our 13 preschool, primary and Tana Sembiante, Admin. Assistant to Canon Durning preparatory schools in the Diocese of [email protected] Southwest Florida. At right, Manatee River upstream from DaySpring Anne Vickers, Canon for Finance &Administration/CFO Episcopal Center. [email protected] Photo by Anne M. Vickers

4 Features 14 Episcopal Identity Education & Schools, pages 13-26 16 Academy at Berkeley New program expands the school’s reach 19 Education: Episcopal Schools Our Episcopal Schools 20 Education & Formation More than Sunday School 22 Deacon Education School for Ministry Development 24 At Seminary Dave Wyly at VTS 26 Education for Ministry Theological education from Sewanee 28 Take Me to the River A row down to DaySpring

Departments Briefs: New Archdeacon, St. Anselm USF ….………...... ……………………… 6 Youth: Greg Randall Joins Staff ….…...... …………………...... ….…………………… 7 Youth: Camp Director Katie Arp ….………………………….……………………….… 9 Youth: Report on Youth, The Rev. Canon Dr. John Palarine …....….…………………… 10 Ordinations Upcoming ….…….……...... ………………….……………………….… 25 Pentecost: By the Rev. Virginia Herring ….……………………….………………… 31 Music: St. Alfred’s Kevin Phillips ……….……………………….……………………….… 33 Parish History: St. Paul’s Naples, 50 Years .……………………….……………… 34 Parish Profile: Good Samaritan by Donna Davis .……………………….……………… 35 Glancing Back: All Saints Tarpon Springs ……...... ……………….....………………….… 38

5 Bishop Smith to serve as chaplain and languages from the University of Dur- director to shepherd the ministry into ham, an M.S. in Counseling and Hu- a renewed purpose rooted in mission. man Development from Troy State The rededication will celebrate the University and a Ph.D. in Curriculum Briefly renovated Chapel Center as a spiritual and Instruction (Adult Education) resource for the USF academic com- from the University of South Florida. munity and surrounding neighbor- She also completed the Harvard Uni- hoods, as well as a spiritual retreat and versity Graduate School of Education meeting space for churches and minis- program in the Management of Life- try groups within the diocese. long Education. Join the friends of St. Anselm’s She grew up in the north of Eng- Episcopal Chapel Center as we honor land and began her professional ca- 56 years of the Episcopal Church’s pres- reer in Europe as a teacher of English ence at USF and rejoice in the vibrant as a second language. She has been a movement of the Holy Spirit breathing member of St. John’s since 1990. X life into the ministry and into the com- munity. A reception follows. RSVP to July 23 Mission Camp Baseball With the Marilyn Erfourth at 941-556-0315, Offers Youth Group Bishop Set for Sept. 15 [email protected]. X Opportunity ST. PETERSBURG - The date PARRISH - Mission Camp for the annual Baseball With the Bish- New Archdeacon in at DaySpring Episcopal Center is a op at Tropicana Field is Friday, Sept. Diocese unique opportunity for 6th graders 15, 2017; proceeds benefit the 2017 TAMPA- Dr. Kathleen Mary and up to take part in camp activities Bishop’s Appeal. Moore has been named Archdeacon while experiencing and learning about The event is the Rays vs. Bos- of the Diocese of outreach. This year camp is led by The ton Red Sox. Lower level tickets are Southwest Florida. Rev. Bryan O’Carroll, St. George’s, Bra- $25. All churches who participate are The role of the denton and The Rev. Chase Acker- eligible for the Rays Group Leader Re- Archdeacon is man, St. John, Tampa. We visit mission wards Program. To order, call Jeane described in the sites Monday through Thursday and Drury at 727-342-5719 or jdrury@ Diocesan Consti- then return for sports, games, swim- raysbaseball.com X tution as one who ming, arts and crafts. From July 23-28, assists in the administration of the af- $390. Register at campdayspring.org Fall Relaunch for USF’s fairs of the Diocese. In the Canons, or call 941-556-0315. X St. Anselm’s Episcopal the Archdeacon serves ex officio as Chapel Center a voting member of the Council on TAMPA - Celebrate the restored Deacons. Look Ahead to Our campus ministry at the University of The Ven. Dr. Moore currently 49th Convention South Florida as the Rt. Rev. Dabney serves as chair of our Council on Annual Convention is the T. Smith rededicates the St. Anselm’s Deacons, and is the Parish Deacon weekend of Oct. 13-14 in Episcopal Chapel Center to the glory of St. John’s, Tampa with the primary Punta Gorda. This 49th of God on Sunday, Oct. 29. Founded responsibility of adult Christian for- convention theme is Work, Pray, Give. Find out more at in 1961, the Episcopal Chapel Center mation. She will continue to serve as episcopalswfl.org under the is a part of diocesan history. Last fall, deacon at St. John’s. “2017 Convention” top link. Adrienne Hymes was appointed by Moore holds a B.A. in modern 6 NewGreg & Youth Catalina Director Randall at DaySpring

Q: How did you and Catalina meet? activities, ropes course, music, coun- camp system? Randall: I lived in Medellin, Co- selor skits, dances, and forming deep Randall: I’ve recently read research lombia for four years and taught friendships with other staff members findings by Jacob Sorenson, PhD, Science in an international school. that I still cherish to this day. who is a practical theologian and re- I also taught part-time English to searcher. He has a deep interest in Colombian adults and Catalina was Q: What is the value of our Episcopal continued p. 8 studying at the same institute. We met outside of the institute as we Greg Randall Joins Diocesan Staff waited for our classes to begin. We continued to get to know each other PARRISH - Gregory Randall while waiting for other classes and has been named Director of Youth eventually started dating. Ministry and Programming for the Diocese. Randall joined June 1 as Q: Tell me about how your teaching part of a planned transition period has affected your view of youth for the role prior to the retirement ministry? of the Rev. John Palarine on Randall: Teaching and school admin- December 31, 2017. Randall and istration have broadened my vision of Palarine will work together leading effective youth ministry and increased the 2017 DaySpring Summer my skill set. I’ve been able to contrast Camp sessions. In the fall, they will goals and practices of education with support congregations with youth those of youth ministry and though ministry and Diocesan youth many are similar, others are very dif- programs, as well as developing youth leadership programs. ferent. Understanding the differences Randall, formerly dean at Seneca Ridge Middle School in Sterling, helps me define how we, as youth Va., holds an undergraduate degree in business communication from ministers, relate to young people and the University of South Alabama and a master’s degree in School share Christ with them. Administration from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He has over five years’ experience as a parish youth minister and many years in Q: How did you come to love camp various aspects of youth ministry. He also has worked as a camp counselor ministry? and associate director at Camp Beckwith in the Episcopal Diocese of Randall: I became a camp counselor at Central Gulf Coast and has served as head counselor at Camp Kanuga Beckwith in the Diocese of the Central in Hendersonville, N.C. A fluent Spanish speaker, Randall taught at The Gulf Coast the summer after I gradu- Columbus School, Medellin, Colombia. ated high school. I was young, skinny, Randall enjoys the outdoors especially around the water including crazy, and could fall asleep despite 14 kayaking, swimming and nature. He plays guitar and loves being around middle school boys shining flashlights teenagers and helping nurture their faith and leadership. Randall and his and making flatulence noises in the wife Catalina have a seven month old son, Charlie. X cabin with me. I loved the waterfront 7 bringing scholarly attention to out- door ministries. Dr. Sorenson writes, “The Christian summer camp expe- rience has positive and lasting impact that extend well beyond the temporary AtA Visit DaySpring During Eastertide high of a week at camp, affecting fam- By Lorraine Thurber, Trinity-by-the-Cove, Naples ily devotional practices, church partici- pation, personal well-being, and faith PARRISH - On Tuesday, April What was truly wonderful was commitment. These impacts are clear 25, my husband Cliff and I boarded to hear the Bishop’s story of how he and recognizable in camps that are in- the bus, which was to take us and nine came to ordained ministry. He told of tentionally Christ-centered, relational, other Trinitarians to DaySpring, the a medical recuperation he had during participatory, safe, and different from Episcopal Conference Center on the his early adult years and while recu- home.” I am impressed with his mis- Manatee River. We were excited as this perating, questioning his purpose in sion and research and one can read was our first visit to the conference life. During this period of enforced more on his website vibrantfaith.org. center and were looking forward to rest he realized the fact of his absolute hearing from our Bishop. dependency on God. He came to the Q: How much should a summer Arriving at this beautiful and truth that “I can’t even sin without camp be education vs. fun? special place, we learned that Bishop God’s assent.” My most important Randall: Summer Camp should be Dabney had broken his arm a few days takeaway was his comment that he the most fun educational experience a earlier and was waiting to be operated came to know that “God has a claim student has ever had! on. Bishop Dabney, although in pain, on my life – for my life.” chose to continue with this teaching Bishop Dabney encouraged us to Q: What is the best way to teach event and we who were there were live into our Baptismal Covenant and our Episcopal traditions to young truly blessed by his teaching. to seek to live into the knowledge of campers, many of whom do not He began with this true story. A the resurrected life. He concluded his know that much about the church? young child, while gazing at the cru- talks by sharing another personal an- Randall: I think the best way to teach cifix on the wall in the parish office ecdote – again about a young child. A the traditions to young campers is asked this question: “Who is the guy child that knew he was called Father to engage them in the practice sur- on the stick”? Bishop Dabney used Smith. After a Good Friday service rounded by counselors that they look this question as a starting point to our and while he was still in clerical vest- up to, with interesting Chaplains that quiet day. He led us through a “reality ments this small child said to him “I provide meaning and understanding, check” as he called it. He used Holy am sorry about your son”. The contrast and a mission to go forth and continue Scripture and the writings of the first between the statements made by the the traditions in their congregations century historian Josephus to make two children point to the fact that we and diocese. the point that this Jesus we worship have to make a choice in our life and (the guy on the stick) was a true living choose one or the other. Q: What is a favorite camp tradition man – and the Messiah that the Old So who is Jesus for us? Do we from youth? Testament foretold. Through the use ask, “who is the guy on the stick?” or Randall: I always loved the final camp of The Apostle’s Creed and the writ- do we answer God by saying “I am dance, party, or “Hootenanny” as we ings of Josephus we can believe that He sorry about your Son”. These poignant say here at DaySpring. It’s such a fun did exist but the important point was thoughts keep rolling around my head combination of music, dancing, social- that even though He died, and died for and I hope I can live into the beautiful ization, and watching funny people do our sins, He was resurrected and that statement Bishop Smith made - “Jesus funny things! X fact changes everything. has a claim on my life – for my life”. X 8 YouthKatie Arp on DaySpring Summer Camp Q: How did you first get involved with CampDaySpring? A: I had some interest in becoming involved with camp for a number of years before I actually started. I began as an adult sponsor for New Beginnings and then once I graduated from college, I was able to make the time in my schedule to commit to camp. It really just grew from there. When I began, there were only two weeks of camp, now there are six. What a difference. Q: What do you see as the biggest emotional need of our campers? A: Acceptance. I think camp is one of the greatest opportunities in the world for children and youth to come into a Last fall, Bishop Smith honored Katie for her work with youth at a New Beginnings place and be immediately accepted for weekend. She became involved with camp through that middle school program. exactly who they are. They may not always realize it right away because our prayer stations. When we provide show up. We put in long hours and are nerves can get in the way, but a few opportunities for campers to pray and faced with unexpected challenges but hours in, everyone is definitely feeling be with God in some nontraditional we have a bond that allows us to help the love! Camp is so cool because kids ways, the knowledge of the presence of each other with whatever may come get to be their own person, and we get God is really apparent. up. to help them be comfortable with that Q: How is serving on vestry different Q: What is the funniest thing that person. than camp director? has happened to you at camp? Q: Has there been a change with our A: I’m actually realizing that they’re A: Wow. This is probably the most campers over the years in terms of really quite similar in many ways! I difficult question to answer. I could their understanding of the Gospel? think one of the biggest differences is write a book on all of the funny things A: The biggest change I have noticed that while the vestry is working for the that have happened at camp. I guess over the years is the amount of time same church but on different projects, the first thing that really comes to we spend in the scripture. Looking at it we only gather together once per mind as the first funny memory that from different angles and discussing it month as a whole group, so building really sticks with me is my first year as a in our Ohana groups rather than being that sense of trust and community counselor when we were doing Camp passive participants has led to a deeper takes longer. When we’re at camp, the Olympics. During Camp Olympics, understanding of God’s love for all of staff spends many days living together the campers choose counselors to us. One really cool thing that has really and being together and sharing throw spoonfuls of chocolate pudding taken shape over the last few years are experiences even before the campers at. What an experience that was! X 9 YouthA Report on Our Youth Ministries By The Rev. Dr. John Palarine involved in key leadership positions Canon for Program & Youth in our diocesan programs with youth. There are several other churches not PARRISH - Young lives mat- represented in this number involved ter to God, to us, and to the church. on teams for Happening and New Be- Not only are they precious souls to ginnings. The total number of youth Christ, but I would go so far as to and adults involved in Diocesan youth say that the health and vitality of the ministry in 2017 is 70. Church depends on their presence, Youth Leadership Team: The leadership and gifts. Now. YLT is the group of youth and adults Youth at our first Camp Open House, Youth ministries are growing from around the Diocese who set the held April 3 at DaySpring to encourage camp sign ups, and included lunch and in our Diocese. We are creating a direction and provide leadership for swimming. movement that lifts up the gifts of youth activities. In 2017, there were young people, and empowers them 22 youths and 17 adults representing in our diocese have participated in the to be all that God calls them to be 25 churches. Of that number, all but process. We have consulted with many in their families, schools, communi- four youths and two adults remain ac- other congregations directly, and have ties, and churches. Presented here tive in leadership with this group for offered youth leader training days. are some things to know as our the year. This was coordinated by two Youth Network: Our network of youth ministries grow: teens from our congregations. Recom- adult youth leaders is ever growing. Strength of Youth Presence: I mendations for the 2017-18 season are We have just established “Hubs” that have put churches into four categories now being taken for youth and adults. link churches together in geographical based on a vision and model of min- We hope to continue to expand rep- areas. We have seven great Hub Co- istry, adult leadership, activities and resentation of congregations on this ordinators (HubCos as we call them). leadership of youth. The categories leadership team. This is just beginning to build. are: thriving – 12 congregations; build- Paid Adult Youth Leaders: Thir- Wider Church: We are blessed in ing – 18 congregations, struggling – teen churches have paid lay youth this Diocese to have youth and adults 17 congregations; no identified youth leaders. Two of these positions are full involved in the wider church with ministry – 30 congregations. time. Three other churches are look- Province IV (20 dioceses in the South) We have worked with or consult- ing to hire someone in the near future. youth network and on a National (in- ed with all of the churches in the first Five parish clergy have major over- ternational) level. We are hosting the three categories totaling 47 churches. sight of Youth Ministry in their con- Province IV Youth Ministries event The other 30 are small churches most gregations making the total paid lay, Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2017 at DaySpring and of whom have congregations with the clergy and those looking, 21 positions. we have a great team of four youth and majority over 55 years of age. We hope Visioning: The Diocese in part- four adults from our diocese who are to reach out to those congregations in nership with my own Youth Pres- helping design the conference. the next six months to help them see ence Ministries group has offered a We have 16 youth and five adults new possibilities with youth. visioning process that usually goes attending the Episcopal Youth Event Congregations in Youth Minis- from Friday evening through Satur- in Oklahoma City. One young per- try: Thirty two churches are directly day afternoon. Twenty nine churches son from our Diocese was chosen for 10 the design team of this international event. Also, one young person and one adult serve on the National Hap- pening Committee. Camp: In 2015, we moved to a DaySpringVestry Retreat, Gatherings Events six-week DaySpring Summer Camp program. Not only have we grown in numbers, but in depth. We provide all the fun of summer camp with a strong formational/transformational and community building model. This year we take the next step with a great staff of counselors and high school aged junior counsel- ors and a youth-led camp program called “Living Large, Loving Large” based on John 10:10 “I have come that they might have life and have it abundantly.” We also offer a Leader- ship Camp for high school and adult youth leaders (youth ministry train- ing) and Mission Camp. The mission Clockwise from top: Sherre Henley, week this year focuses on children of the wife of the Rev. Ed Henley, at the 2017 Clergy Spouse Weekend; West migrant workers, homeless services Texas Bishop Gary Lillibridge, lead and a food bank. facilitator at Vestry Retreat 2017; Laraine Lavis and St. Margaret of Drawing on the last two verses Scotland Sr. Warden Fran Evans; at of the 20th chapter of John we are bottom Brian McLaren, a lead speaker at Food For the Journey. Behind him is reminded: Jesus has done many other a slide from Camp Able; he volunteered at the camp last year. Above, Tom and signs in the presence of the disciples Charlene Connelly from St. Paul’s, (our youth and adults) which are not written here but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that be- lieving you may have life in his name. And that’s all we need to know as each of us continue to grow in the love of Christ. X Note: In my study of youth pres- ence and leadership in our Diocese since 2015, I have not listed the names of churches and other details; you might want to look at where you think your congregation and your youth fit. The full report is available by request. 11 DaySpringThe Rev. Barbara PriceEvents of New York

PARRISH - The Rev. Barbara ishes that go beyond hosting A.A. Price, for eight years a chaplain to the meetings. Community of Spouses/Partners of “Trinity Church in downtown the House of Bishops, visited Day- Buffalo started a Thursday evening Spring Episcopal Center for the annual program in recovery,” said Price. “The Clergy Spouse Association weekend attendance in that program got up to held May 5-7. 100 and its not anything like a Sunday While she does not discuss her morning liturgy. But it certainly is a work as chaplain with the House of deeply spirit-filled liturgy. About 30 Bishops, she instead brought her work percent of the people attending that with Myers-Briggs testing and helped service are now part of the church.” clergy spouses discern how it related to Above, The Rev. Barbara Price, right, with Virginia Gleason, wife of The Rev. their prayer lives. With the spouses, she Ed Gleason of Trinity-by-the-Cove. Tackling Opiate Scourge took a special look at clergy personal- Like Southwest Florida, Western ity types and saw how they matched or Consultant for Congregational Men- New York is suffering from the epi- complemented their spouses. The test- toring. demic of opium-related drugs. ing, then, becomes a tool to see “who “We have had more deaths than God has formed them to be.” Work With Recovery there have been days in the year so She said that spouses, in particu- Part of her work in the Diocese far,” said Price, who reminded that lar, have a challenge at parishes, as they of Western New York is within the re- one in three families are impacted by are in the role of clergy, but are not covery movement, as she is Director addiction. “So when you are sitting in trained as clergy, and unlike clergy of The Hope Center, a “safe place for a congregation of 100 people, at least often develop close friendships with recovery” in Amherst, N.Y. that hosts 30 people sitting there have some kind other parishioners. a variety of 12-step groups and events. of subtsance abuse affecting them or “The spouse needs to also find She is a second career priest; she first their family,” said Price. ways to have friendship needs met,” was a registered nurse and became a However, supporting 12-step the- said Price, who also instructed the priest in 1997. Her interest in recovery ology is also good for everyone, what spouses in the differences between ministry has also led her to chair the Price calls “ways to live, for you and types of prayer and personal tempera- Diocesan Recovery Committee. I.” Issues like acceptance and the AA ment, including Ignatian, Augustinian, “For me, 12-step spiritual- prayer of “granting the serenity to ac- Franciscan and Thomistic prayer. ity is the healthiest spirituality out cept the things I cannot change” are Price is priest-in-charge at St. there,” said Price, who believes that useful lessons for everyone. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lewiston, supporting people in their recov- “Congregations that have a New York and an associate priest at St. ery is an important and historic healthy spiritual culture are going to Paul’s Cathedral in downtown Buffalo. role for the Episcopal Church. “We naturally be abiding by healthy 12- Price is also a member of the Bishop’s don’t develop it as much as we step principles without necessarily staff in the Diocese of Western New should.” calling it that.” X York, where she served as the Bishop’s There are many models of par- - Garland Pollard 12 DU N E CA A T S IO E N C

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School for Deacons at DaySpring, p. 22 Above, morning run at Dave Wyly at Seminary, p. 24 Good Shepherd Episcopal Education for Ministry, p. 26 School, Punta Gorda. 13 Both large and small Episcopal Schools share a common Episcopal identity.

By Garland Pollard The Diocese of Southwest Florida has 13 schools, from the large, com- prehensive preparatory schools like Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School in Bradenton to St. Petersburg’s two- campus, K-12 preparatory school Canterbury School of Florida. There are also many smaller schools such as Pictured above, Greg Summers with the newly installed sign for Good St. Wilfred Preschool in Sarasota and Episcopal Church. But unlike church- Shepherd Episcopal School. The prep Good Shepherd Episcopal School in es, they are quite different, and more school’s music department is familiar to recent Diocesan Conventions, where Punta Gorda, which serves preschool analogous to our Episcopal camps and they perform at Morning Prayer. to 8th grades. conference centers, which serve a wid- While they have vastly differ- er audience well beyond the church. the Episcopal Church and the secular ent budgets, student populations and Around the nation, about 15 per- world, Heishman says. institutional structures, what they do cent of their 400 or so Episcopal school While they share some things in common with private Christian edu- cation, Episcopal schools are also very different from Catholic, evangelical Episcopal Education or homeschool educational environ- ments, Heischman says. In each dio- in a Secular World cese, the types of schools and relation- ships vary; in some places the schools have in common is a connection to students are Episcopalians. “Schools are more parish-based and in others, the Diocese of Southwest Florida, ei- are different kinds of institutions,” said the schools are more separately incor- ther through their parish or directly to Heischman. “They are contractual in- porated. the bishop’s office, and strong sense of stitutions.” Being “Episcopal” presents itself mission in reaching out to the wider Heischman says that Southwest in many different ways, from liturgy at community. Florida has a good concentration of chapel to connections with sponsoring “Episcopal schools are at the schools that represent the wide variety parishes or dioceses. What has been forefront of reaching the unaffiliated,” of members of the N.A.E.S. Because successful for all of these schools has said The Rev. Daniel R. Heischman, N.A.E.S. is not an accrediting institu- been to revisit and reclaim their story, D.D., the Execu- tion, there is no and the school’s sense of itself. The tive Director of the specific criteria for wrong approach has been to somehow National Associa- Education & Schools what an Episcopal worry that that religious approach tion of Episcopal school has to be. might “scare some people away” and Schools, based in New York. Schools, The association instead is a gathering instead schools embrace the Baptis- Heishman says, are an important, of like-minded educators who in a mal Covenant through worship, com- indeed key, part of the future of The way become intermediaries between munity life and service. 14 “Be clear about who you are,” said the Rev. Heischman. “Be who you are.” One of the smallest of our Dioc- esan schools is St. Wilfred Preschool, which is part the Sarasota parish St. Wilfred. When the Rev. Virginia Her- ring arrived at the Wilkinson Road parish from North Carolina, she im- mediately saw the preschool as an op- portunity for both church and school. While having an attached preschool is not as common in Southwest Florida because of demographics, it was com- monplace in North Carolina, Herring said. She began by engaging the par- ish and the parents of the preschool- ers, most of whom do not attend the church. She contacted the parents, explaining to them the church seasons, Above, exercises after morning chapel in the schoolyard at Good Shepherd, Punta Gorda. At bottom right, Good Shepherd Head of School Greg Summers inspects and telling them that they would be some about-to-be-dissected fish. talking about Advent in chapel. While the parish does not have a bound and institutionalized parishio- perience, most of it at The Episcopal large youth contingent, the preschool ners. The older kids’ classes send them School of Jacksonville and St. Andrew’s still had a thriving Christmas pageant. cards and pictures. “These folks love School of Boca Raton. His charge by The parish was also reminded that it and send back notes,” said Herring. Good Shepherd Rector Roy Tuff was it did have plenty of youth, the pre- The parishioners have a Book Buddies two things, to get the school accredit- school, and these families were a great program where they match children ed, and to reassert the Episcopal iden- opportunity to reach out. to parishioners. The school also has a tity of the school. The school also has a list of home- babies program, which stays full with “I have a good sense of what that a waiting list. Both the parish and the means,” says Summers, who believes school are growing. it’s not as much about a name, but in- Good Shepherd Episcopal School stead about being open to all kinds of in Punta Gorda has been growing as students, and presenting the Gospel to well. This year, newly arrived Head them in a way that relates to each stu- of School, Greg Summers, had one of dent, and truly aims to work hard at his first goals as restoring the Episco- human identity. pal identity of Good Shepherd. Good The formal Episcopal identity Shepherd, which has a larger preschool came easily. The school had been The program and a smaller K-8 program, Good Shepherd Day School, and they saw the need to assert that identity. discussed if the school needed to be Summers, a Tallahassee na- Good Shepherd School, Good Shep- tive who served in the Air Force and herd Episcopal Day School or some taught political science at the Air Force other variation. Good Shepherd Epis- academy, had 21 years of teaching ex- copal School won out. X 15 Launching a New Academy at Berkeley

Berkeley Preparatory School’s newest program, The Berkeley Academy, was created to expand the reach of the school. We talk to Head of School Joe Seivold about its progress, and the future of Episcopal public schools joining with our high education. By Garland Pollard school kids, 9 to noon on a Saturday.... The other side of this is in addition Q: Tell us about The Berkeley Academy is sort of to serving these kids, we’re frankly The Berkeley our highest ideal around service. So growing young teachers. Our core Academy. basically it’s a six-week summer pro- academic teachers in the summer are Seivold: The gram, full-day plus Saturdays once a college students, by and large. They Academy is an month, for under-resourced, highly are trained by mentor teachers. These outgrowth of an motivated public school students are Berkeley teachers who stay and exercise that we from Town and Country and beyond. work through the summer with these did at the board One way to conceive of the concept young teachers, teaching them how to level the first summer I was here. is teachers teaching students, teach- deliver content, teaching them how to Thinking about Berkeley, and think- ers teaching teachers in addition to manage behavior, teaching them how ing about some of our weaknesses or providing this service for these low to get the kids back on track. We sort threats, one of those that was point- income kids to try to curb summer of see it as a service to the profession. ed out over and over again in small learning loss. Eventually, they’ll be 240 Q: Are there other prep schools group board-level discussions was this kids in the program. Six grade levels that have done anything like it? idea that some segment of the Tampa of 40. We’re hoping to keep them on Seivold: There are programs like Bay community may see us as elitist. track toward college placement. Our this in other places, at the Blake School And so I posed the question as a way goal is for every child enrolled in The in Minneapolis. They call it Learning to frame this conversation. Look: If Berkeley Academy to achieve college. Works. There’s a whole consortium somebody were to take Berkeley off It’s all free. They get breakfast, the planet, would anybody miss us? a snack and lunch. We sometimes ‘The other side of this And frankly, I wanted the answer five send them home with food for the thing is, in addition years from then to be a much more weekend. And then they come Sat- to serving these kids, resounding yes. And so part of that urdays once a month. The Saturday we’re frankly growing is developing a signature service pro- program is run solely by our students. young teachers. gram, one that really makes strong They propose classes that they want Our core academic impact. You can go pick up trash on to teach these kids so they’ll demon- teachers in the the side of the road all day long, and I strate the lesson that they’re going to summer are college am not sure anybody’s going to miss deliver. They get approved. And so students, by and large.’ us if we weren’t doing it. it’s these rising 7th graders from the 16 of schools, and they do something some sort of direct connection to the called The Breakthrough Collabora- ‘As you think about spiritual rumblings in a young per- tive. I think one of the unique factors Berkley’s Episcopal son’s soul. And again I don’t mean just for us is that we really are going to stay identity, the the Christians or the Episcopalians with these kids through college. A Academy is perhaps having a conversation about where lot of these programs are for middle the most authentic one fits in the larger world, thinking school kids. Middle school’s a time expression of our those big questions. This might not where kids really are at increased risk. Episcopal identity, occur to a second grader, but by sixth If you show a spark, if you show a love this nod towards or seventh or eighth grade, I think we of learning in second, third or fourth service.’ can help kids as they start their own grade, you can sustain that even in a spiritual awakening. If they remember tough school environment or a tough application. I would say it’s no greater our chaplain fondly as they move on, home environment, or both. But than any school like us. For us, the maybe they’re more likely to engage in middle school comes, and with that National Association of Episcopal church experience because it’s not so adolescence comes a possibility for Schools notion of Episcopal identity foreign to have known a chaplain. distraction. is what matters. We believe that Epis- Q: What do you look for in a Q: Can you tell us about the copal affiliation grounds us in the chaplain? Episcopal identity of Berkeley? formation of character in a spiritual Seivold: We are a big communi- Seivold: As you think about context that allows for us to have con- ty. Pastoral care matters. I want every Berkley’s Episcopal identity, the Acad- versations using the Bible or Christian child to feel known and nurtured here. emy is perhaps the most authentic teachings as a way to people’s think- And when you think about whose job expression of our Episcopal identity; ing. As a matter of contemplation that is to make every child feel known this nod towards service. Again, the we’re certainly not proselytizing or and nurtured, well that’s their teach- Berkeley Academy is just one leg of converting everybody, and obviously er’s job, and it’s the counselor’s job and this. We provide so much service lo- you know the very ethos of Episcopal it’s the dean’s job and it’s the division cally, nationally and internationally. schools is diversity. I don’t feel the need director’s job. We do two family service Saturdays to kind of bury or subdue it in the ad- But a chaplain can also play a a year where kids and their parents missions process. huge role in that. To be known by serve together. One of those is feeding Q: There is a discussion that another person, who frankly doesn’t children everywhere. We have a trip Episcopal schools in some places are have to grade your papers, doesn’t that goes to the Dominican Republic growing faster than the church. have to discipline you in these other that serves the village of Bonao, a re- Seivold: I have some macro theo- contexts, you can make someone feel ally impoverished village in the center ries on the whole thing, not just Epis- nurtured, but after giving them a 68 of the country. We go there and we put copal. People turn to on a paper it’s sort together water filters to provide water organized religion Education & Schools of hard. Your job and bring doctors who do prescrip- when things are re- is to solely love tion eyeglasses. We taught the kids ally bad. Life has gotten softer than the kids and have kids know that they how to do that. I think our greatest ever. I think more people are driving are a child of God and loved by God kind of representation of our Episco- to select soccer tournaments on Sun- whether they acknowledge that or not. pal identity, is doing unto others. days instead of going to church. That sort of assurance, the calm that Q: What percent of your stu- Q: What do you see as the role of can come because of that I think is sig- dents are Episcopal? an Episcopal chaplain? nificant. And so for the chaplain to be Seivold: At the time of enroll- Seivold: One of the things I think a great contributor to the pastoral care ment it’s a volunteer question on the our chaplain can do here is provide of the flock matters a lot. 17 I want the chaplain out in front of on parental anxiety. Convocations. I want some portion of ‘Pastoral care Q: Is there a place here for kids those Convocations to be chapel talks, matters. I want every that just, do O.K., that are not driven homilies. We can give a message. We child to feel known and successful? can take a story from the Bible, a line and nurtured here.’ Seivold: Absolutely. We have a from the Bible, and we can contem- very broad community academically. plate that as a group some number of So if you think about it, we admit 40 times. I think someone who’s thought the chaplain or just standing respect- kids in pre-K, nearly all of them stayed provoking, and who’s become a trust- fully, something’s sinking in. with us all the way through; 20 more ed member of our community can And I think in the end what’s in kindergarten. So there’s 60. It is leave kids with some things to think sinking in for some kids might just hard to test a four-year-old to figure about as they walk away. be this sense of peace and calm. And out how much of a genius they are. As Q: How often is chapel? again this notion that, wow, we are kids go through, their talents are kind Seivold: We have convocations cared for. I think that’s what comes of uncovered. Our biggest value add is which is a division-wide assembly across to the entire population. If that’s character and community. four times a week. Over the course all we get out of this, then that’s ok. Q: Is there anything you’re of an entire school year a chaplain Times have never been easier. Fif- working on that is new? speaks to the students 15 or 18 times ty years ago, 16 year olds were not kill- Seivold: I’m really proud of what and delivers some sort of message that ing time ‘til age 25 ‘til they actually got we just did for our college seniors. We is thought provoking and perhaps real jobs, it was like let’s go. Let’s face had the baccalaureate dinner Sunday stimulating of spirituality, or charac- it. Things have gotten really easy and night. We brought them back here ter forming in some way; just kind of yet, ironically, kids seem more anx- yesterday, and we did a whole day on grounding these things. ious than ever. There’s a lot of anxiety messaging around college, the fresh- Q: That might be more church and angst and nerves, and just a lack man experience. We talked overtly than a lot of kids actually get. of peace, frankly. Which is interesting about sexual assault. No meaning no. Seivold: The Episcopal chaplain, because it shouldn’t be that way. So we Don’t take a red cup if you don’t know I think, has to nuance that enough to have got to do our part to make sure what’s in it. We’ve done everything make sure that the non-Episcopalians kids have the confidence that comes else right, guided them through their in the audience aren’t going to be with knowing that adults, and God, college process, we train them for the turned off, or tuned out. It’s got a mes- frankly, cares for you, loves you, ex- ACT and SAT. For sending them off, sage of inclusion....Everyone has to ceptionally. we wanted to do something else. hear themselves in that message. Q: It’s almost like you’re manag- I think complacency is the big- I think kids are unbelievably re- ing success or managing prosperity. gest danger. spectful, we will gather there for an all Seivold: It’s just trying to keep There’s a complacency that can school convocation five or six times kids confident, right? By the way, let’s set in around success that I think is a year…kindergarten through 12th be fair. We have about seven hours a dangerous because people get lazy and grade will be out there. When we in- day, about 170 days. It’s not the majori- they take their eye off the prize. They troduce the chaplain for the prayer, ty of their lives, even during the school rely on past applications where we you’ve got 1,500 people in there, dead year. Parents, families, other institu- should be thinking more about what silent. And it’s a long enough and a tions like church need to play a role in is needed today. How can we serve thoughtful enough prayer that it’s this. I think a lot of times the anxiety kids as best we can today for their to- hard for the kids not to listen. Ev- of the parents sloughs off on the kids. morrow? And it may not be how they erybody’s quiet, heads are bowed; And kids innately, even subconscious- were served five years ago or certainly whether they’re praying along with ly, when they are very young, pick up 50 years ago. X 18 (941) 575-2139 (school) (941) 639-5454 (preschool) Episcopal Schools Web: gsespg.org in the Diocese of Southwest Florida Sarasota The Diocese offers 13 primary, St. Boniface Preschool secondary and preschools across Grades: 18 months to 5 years Southwest Florida. Below, a listing of Director: Ms. Sarah Schebel the grades and contact information. 5615 Midnight Pass Rd. Sarasota, FL 34242 Phone: (941) 349-5616 Bradenton Web: bonifacechurch.org/preschool Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Grades: Pre-kindergarten-12th grade St. Wilfred Pre-School Donor and parent Elizabeth Moore Head of School: Ms. Janet S. Pullen cuts the ribbon for the Saint Stephen’s Grades: 18 months to 5 years Episcopal School Marine Science Center. 315 41st St. W. Head of School: Ms. Lonnie Hershman Bradenton, FL 34209 The new center, opened in 2016, is the 3773 Wilkinson Rd. focus of the school’s science curriculum. Phone: (941) 746-2121 Sarasota, FL 34242 Web: saintstephens.org Phone: (941) 923-3088 Web: stwilfredpreschool.com St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School Grades: Pre-kindergarten-8th Clearwater Headmaster: Mr. Robert S. Stephens, Jr. Ascension Day School St. Pete Beach Chaplain: The Rev. Charles E. Connelly Grades: Pre-kindergarten to age 4 St. Alban’s Episcopal School Ass’t: The Rev. Robert O. Baker Director: Ms. Pam Rilling Grades: Ages 2-5 years Admissions: Ms. Cindy M. Fenlon Chaplain: The Rev. John D. Hiers, Jr Director: Ms. Beth Gregory Primary Division Head: Ana Ibanez 702 Orange Ave. 8410 Boca Ciega Drive Lower Division Head: Ariana Jewell Clearwater, FL 33756 St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Middle Division Head: Ted Pearre Phone:(727) 447-3469 Phone: (727) 363-1533 906 S. Orleans Ave. Web: churchofascension.org Web: stalbanstpetebeach.org Tampa, FL 33606 Saint Paul’s School Phone (813) 849-4200 Grades: Prekindergarten – 8th grade Web: stjohnseagles.org Head of School: Samantha Kemmish St. Petersburg Chaplain: The Rev. John D. Hiers, Jr. Canterbury School of Florida St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School 1600 St. Paul’s Dr. Head of School: Mr. Mac H. Hall Grades: Prekindergarten–8th Clearwater, FL 33764 Lower School: Ms. Nancie M. Hobby Headmaster: Mr. Scott D. Laird Phone: (727) 536-2756 Middle School: Ms. Claudine D. Cieutat Primary: Ms. Lisa Lockhart Web: clearwatersindependentschool.org Upper School: Dr. Margaret Scot Smith Intermediate: Mr. Matt Schifeling Phone: (727) 525-1419 Middle School: Mr. Steve Edwards Grades: Prekindergarten to grade 4 Rector: The Rev. Eric Kahl Ft. Myers 1200 Snell Isle Blvd. NE Admissions: Mrs. Kathleen Lopez Lamb of God Pre-School St. Petersburg, FL 33704 2101 South Hubert Ave. Grades: Ages 2-5 Grades: 5th to 12th Tampa, FL 33629 Director: Ms. Gaye Williams 990 62nd Ave. NE Phone: (813) 258-5508 19691 Cypress View Drive St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Web: smeds.org Fort Myers, FL 33912 Web: canterburyflorida.org Phone: (239) 267-3525 Web: lambofgodchurch.net/ministry/ Tampa Venice preschool-at-the-lamb/ Berkeley Preparatory School St. Mark’s Preschool Grades: Pre-kindergarten-12th Grades: Pre-kindergarten to age 5, Headmaster: Mr. Joseph W. Seivold School age care ages 5-11 Punta Gorda Upper Division: Mr. Hugh A.R. Jebson Director: Ms. Barbara Levesque Good Shepherd Episcopal School Middle Division: Ms. Cynthia M. Boss Rector: The Rev. James H. Puryear Grades: infant to pre-kindergarten; Lower Division: Mr. Andrew Hamilton 508 Riviera St. kindergarten-8th Chaplain: The Rev. Brandon B. Peete Venice, FL 34285 Head of School: Mr. Greg Summers 4811 Kelly Rd. Phone: (941) 484-8707 Chaplain: The Rev. Roy W. Tuff Tampa, FL 33615 Web: stmarkspreschoolvenice.com 1800 Shreve St. Phone (813) 885-1673 Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Web: berkeleyprep.org 19 Formation: More Than Sunday School

Attracting families to church is not so much about what you do, instead it is the way that you approach what you do, writes Jacki Boedecker of Church of the Redeemer.

WE’VE HEARD ABOUT the that will only happen if they “sense them, together with all of us, to receive changing dynamic of families today. we will move heaven and earth for the Body and Blood of Christ together So the question for those of us involved them, and that we are in tune to the each week. Love engenders love.” As a in Christian formation and education demands of modern parenting, and of church, we must partner with families becomes: How do we ignite families to course, we do move heaven and earth to pass on the faith, combining our partner with us in forming the faith of all the time for pastoral reasons.” “As a collective efforts to create the next gen- the next generation? modern parent, I want this parish and eration of disciples. But how? I asked this question specifically the church to be as accommodating 1. Make Room for All: Invite all of my own clergy at Church of the Re- and respectful of people’s time in our parents and children to live into the deemer, who I work with each week to modern and post-church world as we astonishing mystery of the Incarna- devise ways to encourage young fami- can be,” says Wood. “The question is – tion. An example is our Good Friday lies in our church. They both have a how do we get them to know it?” Stations of the Cross walk on Main working wife and young children who The Rev. Charleston Wilson be- Street. What began as a small men’s accompanied lieves that the central group event grew into a family event, them to semi- Education & Schools message was to not and then a community event of hun- nary. overthink things. “I dreds as we encouraged families to The Rev. Chris Wood, who leads think a key to getting people coming to come, and invited children from the our Episcopal Youth Community, church more often begins with dem- community, and not just our parish, to comes to youth ministry from the onstrating how easy it is for them and read to the gathered hundreds. view of being a father. His view is to for their children to enter our outpost 2. Ask the Hard Question: Do encourage other parents to feel “en- of God’s community of love,” said Wil- we really welcome families with chil- ticed” to be there every Sunday, and son. “Show how we truly long to have dren? Are we intentional in designing 20 parish events and liturgies that include entire parish family? Two examples. Our outdoor movie on the lawn in- vites the entire parish for supper and dessert. During our annual meeting, we offer “Pancakes and Pajamas.” 3. Don’t Reinvent: Look at what you already do as a parish. Partner with parents, and find a way to gently classes, for instance, are attended by Key church events across the Diocese involve youth from the start. Here, the revise those things so that you may children and their parents each week Cathedral Church of St. Peter stages truly welcome parents and children during Lent. Children and parents Benjamin Britten’s opera Noye’s Fludde into living amidst the already pres- learn together, and conversation can with the St. Petersburg Festival Chorus. ent mystery of the faith. For example, continue at home with a Home Com- Facing page, Stations of the Cross in downtown Sarasota. The event started our Advent Lessons and Carols had munion set – part of our Instructed as a small men’s group walk down become adults only. The complexion Eucharist class – K and their parents. Main Street. As it grew, organizers encouraged youth inside and outside intentionally changed when youth The grand part of the class – parents the church to participate. Today, it is (grades 6-12) were invited to read all get to take the liturgical vessels home a civic event, attracting neighboring downtown missions and churches, the readings, partnered with a mem- and “play church.” X including the Salvation Army. ber of the clergy, and the children (K- 5th) were invited to “build” an Advent Wreath between readings. It became a New Chaplain in the Diocese family parish event and new tradition. 4. Not on Sunday: Partner with TAMPA - Berkeley Preparatory School has hired the Rev. parents to empower them to take Brandon Peete to assume the duties of the Berkeley Chaplain, “church” home and live out faith “be- beginning July 2017. The Rev. Peete will be leaving St. Stephen’s tween Sundays” with events. Our Day Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas, where he has served as 4 Hope assisting kids going back to Associate Rector since 2013, and also as Director of Spiritual Life at school is a full day on Saturday, when their parish day school since 2016. parents and children work together Brandon earned a B.S. in financial investment management to serve the community. For Advent from the University of Alabama in 2002, and a Master of Divinity during coffee hour, we encourage from Emory University in Anglican Studies, Formation and families to make a wreath together to Witness in 2010. Starting in 2005, he embarked on an independent take home, along with a Christ Candle school teaching career that took him to Holy Innocents’ Episcopal from recycled church wax. Our Little School in Atlanta, Georgia, where he taught high school philosophy Chefs, Big Hearts was a Lenten eve- and religion classes and coached basketball, baseball and softball. ning program where primary school Brandon has also served in various capacities as spiritual aged children prepped and deliv- advisor, director of youth ministries, teacher, mentor and coach ered food for Salvation Army each at the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, Rolling Bay Presbyterian Wednesday night during Lent. Church in Bainbridge Island, Washington, Good Shepherd 5. Include Parents: We partner Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas, and Christ Episcopal in Tyler, with parents in the major faith forma- Texas. He will be joined in Tampa by his wife Hillary and their tion milestones, including Baptism, young children Felix and Beatrix. X First Communion, Confirmation and mission trips. First Communion 21 Educating Future Deacons at DaySpring

Two Saturdays a month, DaySpring is home to the School for Ministry, reports The Ven. Kathleen Moore, Archdeacon.

THE SCHOOL FOR Ministry, der that the ordained person may munity of the Diocese. Postulancy located at DaySpring Episcopal serve as an “ordained messenger of may be granted at the conclusion Conference Center, is the primary the faith” outside the walls of the of the discernment process by the resource in the Diocese of South- congregation and raise awareness of Bishop in consultation with the west Florida for equipping and these needs to the parish as a whole. Commission on Ministry, the Bish- serving individuals who have dis- Deacons must learn to be in the op’s Advisory Panel, and others. If cerned a call to the vocational Di- church and in the world as servants, made a Postulant by the Bishop, the aconate. The school holds classes and to energize and inspire servan- individual may enroll in the School on Saturdays at DaySpring; in- thood in others – helping the Laity for Ministry to begin the formal structors come from within the to discover places where they can training that will lead to ordination Diocese. connect with God in Christ beyond as a Deacon. The word “deacon” is derived worship services in the church. Dea- The curriculum follows the from the Greek meaning “servant” cons, together with Laity and other Canons of the Episcopal Church, or “envoy.” The unique role of a Dea- clergy, are not expected to do the which state that Deacons must be con among the ordained is to repre- work alone but rather to lead, guide, prepared in, and demonstrate basic sent Jesus Christ and His redemp- encourage, inform, equip, and raise competence in, five general areas. tive love in the world – specifically the awareness of all people. These include academic studies by interpreting the needs, concerns, As an individual begins to ex- (Holy Scripture, Theology, and the and hopes of plore a sense of call tradition of the Church); diakonia the world out- Education & Schools to diaconal min- and the diaconate; human aware- side the doors istry, the discern- ness and understanding and spiri- of the church. The role of a Deacon ment journey begins in the home tual development and discipline, requires very special gifts as well as parish and moves through a series along with practical training and a serious formation process in or- of deliberate steps to the larger com- experience. 22 Deacons must be academically trained in Holy Scriptures and be able to integrate scripture into their School for Ministry Instructors ministry and the liturgy – which may include preaching. They must • The Rev. Gary Cartwright serves be conversant in Christian ethics as a Deacon at Holy Innocents’, Valrico and societal/cultural issues. Dea- and occasionally at Church of the Years I & II Students cons must also possess theological Redeemer, Sarasota. Gary is Co-chair William Gilmore understandings of – and the ability and treasurer of Episcopalians for Global Martha Goodwill Elisa Hansen to discuss – the Paschal Mystery, Reconciliation, a group advocating for the Mercedes Marshall the Incarnation, Baptismal servan- UN’s Millennium Development Goals Scott Nonken thood, and the Eucharistic com- and the reduction of Global Poverty. He is munity. They must also complete a retired IBM employee of 34 years. Years III & IV Clinical Pastoral Training and three • The Rev. Canon Michael Durning The Rev. Deborah Brown semesters of Field Education. For- serves as Canon to the Ordinary. He holds The Rev. Rosalind Hall The Rev. Bob Kinney mal studies are supplemented by an M. Div. from the General Theological The Rev. Pam Milhan regular Theological Reflection, -Re Seminary. Among other duties, he advises The Rev. Kathleen Moore treats, and Quiet Days that help to the Bishop regarding the Canons of the The Rev. Cynthia Roehl integrate a deeper sense of vocation Church and the Prayer Book. and ministry. • The Rev. Lisa Hamilton is pursuing a D.Min. with a project The year is divided into three entitled “Preaching to build trust in a new congregation.” terms: Epiphany (January-April); • The Rev. Joe Hudson has a graduate degree from Denver Summer (May-August); and Mich- Seminary with extensive experience as a hospice chaplain. He is aelmas (September-December). currently in the ordination process for the Priesthood. Summer is generally designated for • The Rev. Frederick Mann is a 1972 graduate of the University Field Education and Clinical Pasto- of Florida, with a BA in Psychology and Mathematics; a veteran of the ral Training. A student who success- United States Navy submarine corps; and has a M.Div. from Nashotah fully completes the first two years in House. the School will be ordained in De- • The Rev. Allan Rogers serves as a deacon at St Boniface cember of the second year. Episcopal Church, Siesta Key. He has a Master’s Degree in Clinical The Canons require two ad- Rehabilitation Counseling and advanced work in Counseling ditional years of post-ordination Psychology. He has specialized in Addictions and Family Therapy for training: Years III & IV focus on most of his career. specific, applied topics such as grief • The Rev. Melissa Sandsserves as a deacon at Calvary Episcopal counseling or family systems. In Church on Indian Rocks Beach. She has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Year IV the new Deacon works indi- Psychology. She serves at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. vidually with a designated mentor. • The Rev. Everett “Ev” Walk recently retired as rector of St. The School for Ministry may Margaret of Scotland Church, Sarasota. He has an M. Div. from the also provide instruction and Virginia Theological Seminary. workshops for lay persons desir- • Anne Walker has experience as a mediator, trainer, and church ing to earn a specific license to consultant in conflict mediation and healthy church concepts since become a Eucharistic Minister, 1998. She was a Fresh Start trainer and facilitator for the Diocese from Eucharistic Visitor, Preacher or 2011 to 2015. X Worship Leader. X 23 Dave Wyly at Virginia Theological Seminary

An update letter from our seminarian in Washington, D.C.

ALEXANDRIA - I thought, before I got here, it would be like going back to school for another master’s degree. That was true. However, it is so much more than that. The academics are just as challenging as I had expected. This year, I completed coursework in a bib- lical language (Koine Greek), scripture, church history, musicianship, liturgy, practical theology, and chaplaincy, just to name a few. In addition to the aca- demic coursework, there is a forma- tion component to seminary, which includes weekly small group worship and conversation, chapel planning teams, and corporate worship. Last year Virginia Theological Seminary began requiring all students to live on campus. Which means there are about 200 seminary families (full- time faculty are required to live on campus as well) living on the 80-acre Above, Dave Wyly at Washington National Cathedral with his daughters Reagan and Samantha. This year, Wyly served communion there on Christmas and Easter. campus. This means on every issue that arises on cam- in my class. Of places even more demands on my pus, there are at least Education & Schools those people, time. Getting kids to and from school, 100 differing opin- there are several cooking, cleaning, walking the dog, ions. While this makes living in com- that I have developed, what I hope are, all continue in seminary. There are munity challenging at times, it is also lifelong friendships. These are friends also always chapters to read, papers to incredibly rewarding in the bonds of that I can count on to talk to, to vent write, and worship services to plan and friendship that are formed. frustrations with, and to rejoice in suc- attend, which doesn’t leave a whole lot One of the true blessings of liv- cesses with. of time for exercise or other activities. ing in community at the seminary has The biggest adjustment to life is I think seminary life is as much about been the opportunity to form relation- learning how to manage time. The learning balance as it is about learning ships with many people. I can honestly demands of time are relentless and un- scripture. It is as much about learning say I am friends with all the people yielding. Being a husband and father healthy boundaries as it is about learn- 24 Ordinations Evans, Hudson, Hymes, McDonald Ordinations The Diocese has four upcoming ordinations for 2017. June 18: Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests for the Rev. Vickie McDonald at St. David, Englewood at 6 p.m. She finished seminary The Rev. Vickie McDonald, at center, at graduation at New York’s General at General Theological Seminary Theological Seminary. She will be ordained June 18. this spring. While there, The Rev. ing history. It is about learning how to to the commute, which will likely be McDonald attended Christ Episcopal care for oneself, spiritually, emotion- about 3 1/2 hours because of Balti- Church in Ridgewood, N.J. ally, and physically while caring for the more and D.C. traffic, I am however June 24: Ordination of Joe needs of others. very much looking forward to the ex- Hudson to the Sacred Order of We have a gorgeous Chapel here perience. Nadine found a job working Deacons at St. Mark, Venice. Joe on campus. The Immanuel Chapel in the operating room of a hospital not Hudson grew up in Colorado before (2015) was constructed after the 1881 far from campus, INOVA Fairfax. She joining the Marine Corps, stationed Immanuel Chapel was destroyed by a works with mostly orthopedics, podi- in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and fire in 2010. Immanuel Chapel serves atry, and sports medicine physicians, Okinawa, Japan. Hudson had been as the primary worship space for the and loves every minute of it. ordained in the Wesleyan Church. seminary with three regularly sched- Ethan and James will be finish- June 28: Ordination of the Rev. uled worship services daily. This vol- ing their school year next week and Jonathan Evans to the Sacred Order ume of services requires a dedicated Nadine’s parents will be bringing them of Priests on Wednesday, June 28 at St. group of people to maintain the space to Virginia to spend the summer with Boniface, Sarasota. Evans holds a B.A. and prepare it for worship. Here at us. Ethan just had his 13th birthday in psychology from the University VTS, those dedicated individuals are and is playing alto saxophone in the of Georgia, a M.A. from Southern the Sacristans. I am very proud to re- middle school band. James is 11 now, Methodist University and a M.Div. port at the beginning of my second and is having fun being 11. Samantha from San Francisco Theological semester, I was chosen as one of five and Reagan will not finish their school Seminary. He began his ordained Sacristans. year until the end of June, but they are ministry in the Presbyterian Church I will complete a unit of Clinical both doing very well in school. Reagan (USA) in 2008, having served six years Pastoral Experience this summer. CPE wanted to play baseball this year so she as a pastor. is an educational experience which is playing coach pitch/tee ball this year Sept. 17: Ordination of Adrienne seeks to teach clergy, and others, the and loves it (she is the only girl on the Hymes to the Sacred Order of art of how to provide pastoral care. team). Jackson and Jillian have been Deacons at Church of the Ascension, CPE is a primary method of training going to the Butterfly House (the on- Clearwater. Hymes, a graduate of hospital and hospice chaplains and campus daycare) and have been loving Virginia Theological Seminary, is spiritual care providers. I will be com- it. Jillian talks more than Jack but both missioner for church extension at the muting to Baltimore to complete this have blossomed. Please know that all Diocese. Hymes came to Florida in unit at Johns Hopkins University Hos- of you remain in our prayers and we 2014 to complete her clinical chaplain pital. While I am not looking forward miss all of you very much! X residency at Morton Plant Hospital. X 25 NEW EDUCATION FOR Min- Education for Ministry istry groups will begin meeting acrossMinistry the Diocese in September. Begins 2017 Season EfM has been described by some as ‘just another Bible study,’ but those who take part in the four-year study – one year at a time – know it to be much more. There is Bible study, yes. Along with reading and discussion, theologi- cal reflection takes place, and for most, this becomes the most important part of the session each week. The seminar group is the nucleus of the EfM program. A group con- sists of six to twelve participants and a trained mentor who meet weekly over the course of a nine-month academic year. Through study, prayer, and re- flection, EfM groups move toward a new understanding of the fullness of A recent EFM training group meeting at DaySpring. God’s kingdom. Participants are given weekly assignments to study with the If you would like to be a participant help of resource guides. In the semi- in EfM, please contact these group Education & Schools nars members have an opportunity mentors: to share their insights and discoveries as well as to discuss questions which Naples: Betsy Smith, at St. Monica, Naples Tuesdays from the study materials raise for them. 6:30-9 p.m., [email protected], (239) 591-4550 Through discussion and guided re- Punta Gorda: Jane Kelly, at Good Shepherd, Punta Gorda flection, the seminars furnish an op- [email protected], (941) 625-5106 portunity to deepen understanding of Venice: Gary Parker, at St. Mark’s, Venice Mondays from the reading materials. 5:30-8:30 p.m., [email protected], (941) 412-6220 EfM began in our diocese in Sarasota, Siesta Key: Sandy Wilbur, at St. Boniface, Siesta Key 1987. We are a sponsoring diocese, Fridays 10:15-12:45, [email protected], (941) 366-7003 which means that our students receive Pinellas County: Shari Layne, at St. Giles, Pinellas Park, a $100 discount on tuition. (Tuition Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m., [email protected], (941) 556-0315 is $375 per year and includes books.) Tampa, St. John: Oliver Roberts, at St. John’s, Tampa, Tuesdays, This program continues to be a source 6:30-9 p.m.. [email protected], (727) 798-2224 of education, theology, and individual development. Some graduates have For those who do not have a group nearby, online groups are also continued into ordination, but many accepting registrations. more find their ministry developed For more information, see efm.sewanee.edu X for service within their churches and communities. X - Martha Goodiwll 26 Key events for 2017 are below. Visit episcopalswfl.org for details, times and other events. All subject to change; Glass Cross at DaySpring consult episcopalswfl.org for details. Briefly PARRISH - Diocesan Events A new glass-filled June 18 Ordination to Priesthood, The Rev. Vickie McDonald cross, designed Events St. David’s Episcopal Church, Englewood and built by for- June 24 Ordination to Diaconate, The Rev. Joe Hudson St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Venice mer DaySpring June 28 Ordination to Priesthood, The Rev. Jonathan Evans Executive Direc- St. Boniface Episcopal Church, Sarasota tor Mike Rivera, Sept. 5, 6, 7 Fall Deanery Convocations Sept. 15 Baseball with the Bishop, Tropicana Field is now installed Sept. 16 Acolyte Festival, Cathedral across the Curry Hall pond at Day- Sept.17 Ordination to Diaconate, The Rev. Adrienne Hymes Church of the Ascension, Clearwater Spring Episcopal Center. Sept. 18-19 Fall Clergy Retreat The cross, which was placed Oct. 13-14 Diocesan Convention, Charlotte Conference Center across the lake at the encouragement DaySpring Monthly Eucharist & Lunch of Bishop Dabney Smith, is made from the same glass used in the out- First Wednesday services at 11 a.m., lunch for $10 follows door chapel at DaySpring. Rivera, Sept. 6 The Rev. Matthew Grunfeld, Holmes Beach DaySpring Director from 1982-89, Oct. 4 The Rev. Wayne Farrell, St. Boniface, Sarasota built the Outdoor Chapel from left- Nov. 1 The Rev. Marcia Tremmel, St. Wilfred, Sarasota Dec. 6 The Rev. Canon Katie Churchwell, Cathedral over glass from the windows of St. Special Weekends Thomas Chapel. Historic St. Thomas Chapel is the former original Church June 17 Cursillo, Back to the Mountain of the Holy Spirit in Safety Harbor. X July 28,29 Fresh Start Presbyters’ Weekend Oct. 5-8 Cursillo #137 Oct. 28 Daughters of King Fall Assembly Annual Journal Includes Nov. 16 Episcopal Church Women Annual Meeting Spanish Canons Specialized Parish Training PARRISH - The Diocese of Southwest Florida has published the Aug. 26 Stewardship Workshop 2016 Journal of the Diocese of South- Oct. 24 Benefits & Budget Workshop west Florida, a compendium of the Youth & Camps life of the diocese. For the first time, June 11-16 Session 2, Middle School Camp the 2016 edition includes the Spanish June 18-23 Session 3, High School Camp language Constitution and Canons of June 25-30 Session 4, Leadership Camp the Diocese. July 10-14 Episcopal Youth Event, Oklahoma July 16-21 Session 5, Elementary Camp The book, which includes con- July 23-28 Session 6, Mission Camp vention addresses from the Rt. Rev. Sept 16 Acolyte Festival, Cathedral Sept. 29-Oct. 1 New Beginnings #62 (Middle School) Dabney Smith and Canon Anne M. Nov. 3-5 Happening #75 (High School) Vickers as well as contact information, is published each year in the Diocese. Diocese of Southwest Florida, 8005 25th St. East, Parrish, FL 34219 Diocesan House: 941-556-0315 Find a link to the Journal on our DaySpring Reservations and Front Desk: 941-776-1018 Publications pages under the “About Us” tab of episcopalswfl.orgX 27 Clcckwise from top: Palms along the upper Manatee River; riding the wind and current under the power lines of a developing Parrish; nearby Florida Power & Light has added a large solar array to their Parrish plant. Below, the $32 million Fort Hamer Bridge Project that extends 2,300 feet over the Manatee River will connect Fort Hamer Road to Upper Manatee River road starting in August 2017. At left, arriving at the thatched chickee hut dock of DaySpring.

Here, the ECW Labyrinth, situated between St. Thomas Chapel and the Canopy Walk. 28 Take Me to the Manatee River By Anne M. Vickers

I’VE BEEN WORKING on the Manatee River for sev- en years now, on the Bishop’s staff of the Diocese of South- west Florida, headquartered at DaySpring Episcopal Center. My two children have attended DaySpring Summer Camp for each of those seven summers, enjoying canoe activities on the Manatee River. But through all that time, I have not explored this hidden treasure. I set out with my husband Jay, daughter Katie, and son Ja- cob, to explore DaySpring’s surroundings by river. To see it, we charted a one-way, nine-mile voyage down the river from a launch point upstream at Ray’s Canoe Hideaway, to DaySpring. Most people who know DaySpring have never driven up Route 301, beyond our entrance, to the rural, unincorporated community of Parrish, originally estab- lished in 1879. To get to the other side of the river, you need to go through Parrish, and then along Rye Road, named for early pioneer settler Erasmus Rye, whose riv- erside village has long disappeared. The 36-mile Mana- tee River, flows through a dam at the Lake Manatee Res- ervoir, just 12 miles east of DaySpring. The lake serves as Manatee County’s primary water supply, and is home Above, a stop at the the new Manatee County Rowing Training Facility at Fort Hamer Park, used in coordination to Lake Manatee State Park. From there, the river flows with Nathan Benderson Park for team training. This explains why we see the graceful and powerful sculling vessels cross through both pristine and developing land - continuing by the DaySpring cove early in the foggy morning. Several past DaySpring, under Interstate 75, through downtown rowing teams now utilize DaySpring during their winter training trips as their home base, using the unique facilities Bradenton to Tampa Bay and finally the Gulf of Mexico. to eat, sleep and relax around the fire pit and heated pool. Upstream, where we begin at Ray’s, the Manatee River is wider than I expect, and clean. The banks of the river are river sections. It would be painful or impossible to travel in lined with oaks, Spanish moss and palm trees. I especially the opposite direction that day. I have heard about the need appreciate the newest aerial roots of the mangroves just for DaySpring’s “chase boat” utilized during summer camp touching the water. Wildlife here can include alligators, canoeing activities, and now I see why. but mostly we see herons, turkey vultures, and yellow-bel- It’s not often that you can kayak right through the con- lied sliders (turtles) resting on logs. The dam has not been struction of a brand new bridge! We paddle past the busy opened in many months due to low rainfall, so the river is drilling of the final stretch of the $32 million Fort Hamer brackish with tidal flows. Our trip is a leisurely paddle, and Bridge, set to open in late summer 2017. The new roadway we practically surf the waves with 17 knot winds and a tide will certainly increase the awareness of the pristine nature of blowing with us westward through the twisting paths of the this beautiful area, as well as provide a speedy connection to 29 Bradenton and Sarasota. At the base of this new bridge sits Nearby Manatee River Attractions another exciting addition – the new $825,000 Manatee County Rowing DaySpring’s home, the Manatee River, is lined with historic and Training Facility at Fort Hamer Park. natural resources, in addition Over the last five years, the Manatee/ to the historic cities of Palmetto and Bradenton near its mouth: Sarasota region has invested heavily to become a center for the rowing com- Lake Manatee State Park: munity, with the milestone of hosting This state park, which features camping and nature trails, the World Rowing Championships sits along Lake Manatee, in September at the competitive fa- accessible off Route 64 and the south side of the river. cility at Nathan Benderson Park just along I-75. In preparation, rowing Rye Preserve & Nature teams from across the country sched- Center: This 145-acre county park encompasses ule week-long winter training camps the old village of Rye. It is at both Benderson Park and this new upstream from Ray’s Canoe Hideaway. The property encompasses trails, the gravesite Fort Hamer facility. of the Rye family, campsites, canoe launch and the Rye As we make our way towards the Preserve Nature Center, which opened in 2016. familiar Dayspring cove, noting the recognizable thatched-roof hut on the Fort Hamer Park: This Manatee County Park was once a site dock, the kids reminisce about zany important in the Seminole Wars. Archaeologists have found Cuban-made firearms that the Seminoles used during the war. summer camp canoe games. I recall thoughts from the contemplative stroll Ellenton: This village is home to both the Gamble I took along DaySpring’s shady Point Plantation, which dates from the Civil War, and Feld Entertainment, which until this spring housed the Trail during the Bishop’s Quiet Day, or Ringling Brothers Circus at its mammoth riverside studio my usual custom of an early morning complex, and now is the home of Disney on Ice. Gamble Plantation, a Florida State Park, is believed to be the “photography walk” out to the river be- place where Confederate Judah P. Benjamin escaped . fore 250 diocesan Vestry Retreat guests arrive each May. This is yet another Emerson Point Preserve: This 356-acre park at the mouth view, from the river, of my diocesan of the Manatee in Palmetto includes the Portavant Temple Mound, used by natives for both observation and worship. X home - truly a sacred place in the heart of our ever-changing community. X 30 TakePentecost on the Holy Spirit Getting beyond fire can take us to a more daring place, writesThe Rev. Virginia Herring. That gift is a spirit of truth that the world cannot know.

THIS SEASON OUR eyes and ears are drawn inexorably to that odd pic- ture of the birth of the one, holy, catho- lic and apostolic church. This season, we inhabit the Pentecost story from the Book of Acts. The disciples had gathered in Je- rusalem to celebrate the Jewish festival of Pentecost, an ancient agricultural festival which by the first century also celebrated the giving of the law to Mo- ses at Mt. Sinai. Jesus’ friends travelled to Jerusalem for the feast. We read that as they sat visiting in someone’s living room “suddenly there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and rested on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit and be- gan to speak in other languages.” Can you imagine such a scene? One of the marvels of the internet age is the search engine Google. I like to go to Google, type in the name of a biblical story – like the Day of Pen- tecost – and then, when the results Here, the Holy Spirit descends on the disciples in a window at The Rev. Herring’s come up, click on “images.” Instantly parish, St. Wilfred, Sarasota. Notice the seven flames coming out of heads. I am given a tour of fabulous muse- Artists imagined this phenomenon circle with heads bowed. Atop every ums around the world, and I can see in many ways, but most of them are head, sits a lovely red and gold flame. right in front of me a selection of great a variation of a single flame, resting in I’m not trying to disparage art or art from across the ages. As I scrolled the center of each person’s head. My fa- artists, but really, it looks pretty silly! through Google’s offerings, I saw that vorite painting is an Italian piece from In fact most of the Pentecost pictures the Pentecost paintings all have one the early Renaissance. The disciples are look silly, because they show the dis- thing in common – tongues of fire. pictured in a beautiful room, sitting in ciples as immobile, sitting, kneeling, or 31 standing, with fire blazing away above come to the Pentecost season decently something outside the norm? What if them. My imagination simply will not and in order. What has happened? we allowed joy to move us to dance? go there. Have we, through sheer force of cen- What if we allowed a sudden compas- Try it. You’re visiting friends, per- turies of human will, managed to do- sionate impulse to carry us across the haps over an evening meal. Outside mesticate the divine Holy Spirit? street to that homeless man, to give festival crowds are celebrating in the I don’t think so. God is God. The him a meal? What if we established streets. Suddenly a huge wind blows, Spirit blows where and when it will. a class and we all studied Spanish to- INSIDE the house. Now, what would What we have done is learn to gether, so we could communicate with you do? I would head for the nearest control our responses. Those first some of our nearest neighbors? How door. I would at least jump up, grab the disciples were like children who silly is that? person next to me and say “Let’s get have been waiting all day for a long- Theologian Verna Dozier re- out of here!” And then suppose flames promised visit from Grandma and minded us that God has a dream – a suddenly appear in the air? What does Grandpa. Finally, the car pulls in the dream of peace and beauty, where the everyone do then? You sure don’t driveway and the kids go wild. They lion and lamb live together, where all stand still! The first thing coming to race for the door, knocking each are fed at one great banquet, where my mind is what I was taught as a other down, shrieking, “They’re here! children play and grownups dare to child – stop, drop and roll! So I envi- They’re here!” We, of course, are the join them. Each one of us carries in- sion a picture of pandemonium, with adults in the family. We rise and go to side ourselves a piece of God’s dream. people running, bumping into each greet our guests, with happy faces and My piece, your piece, each is unique. other, hollering, rolling about on the warm hugs, but definitely NOT with No one has one like it. The ultimate floor - chaos. pandemonium. fulfillment of God’s dream then, rests The writer of Acts hints at such a What would happen to the with each of us, because the dream will scene. We assume the disciples must Church, and indeed to the world, if not be complete until we have each of- have rushed out of the house, because we embraced the gifts of the Spirit as fered our part. they are suddenly in front of a large freely as did those first disciples? What Pentecost is a season filled with crowd. There we find the strange if we left here today punch-drunk, silly God’s free-flowing creative energetic wind and fire has brought a peculiar because we are filled with the love of Spirit. Thus today is a day to dream, for linguistic anomaly. The disciples be- God? yourself, for St. Wilfred Church, for the gin speaking, not in strange tongues St. Paul reminds us that we are world at large. Maybe justice IS pos- requiring interpretation, but simply God’s children filled with that Spirit. sible. Maybe you can be actually freed in other languages, for the crowd is Jesus said, “Believe, and God’s Spirit from that which binds you. The world full of people from many lands. The will be with you.” That Spirit, said Je- is caught up in struggles over values, people are amazed and astonished at it sus, is truth - not the truths of the power, and money. We are even man- all. They watch for awhile, and finally world, but the truth of God, which is aging to fight over which bathrooms decide Jesus’ friends are drunk. Jesus Christ himself. we can use! But we are different. We FindSo Fr. I figure Cooter they must Online have looked I suggest to you that the energy are the Church. We are God’s special, pretty funny, and not at all dignified which was manifest in flames that first blessed children. We are filled with Theand Rev. pious. Cooter I can is Canononly assumefor that Pentecost is the creative energy of the God’s Holy Spirit. We each have access Ministryacross theDevelopment centuries, artists in the have been God’s love. If that Spirit is also ours, to the gifts of that Spirit, which Paul Diocese,influenced which by includestransitions the institution of the then surely this season is an annual set forth in his letter to the Galatians. and ordinations. His work appears church. No institution likes chaos. In- opportunity to imagine new ways of Those gifts, you remember, are ten on the Christian ministry resource websitestitutions ministrymatters.com do not DO “silly.” Their and he very living with that flame. Pentecost in- in number. They are love, joy, peace, blogsnature at ericcooter.com is order and control. vites us to dream. What would happen forbearance, kindness, goodness, So two thousand years later we if we dared to do something different, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, 32 and patience. These gifts are the Spirit of Truth that the world cannot know. These gifts cannot be manufactured or farmed, or created in a test tube. These gifts come only from God. If the world Choral Tradition is to experience them, it will have to be Music through people like you and me. St. Alfred’s Kevin Johnson mixes favorites and new The church and the world today tunes to keep a small choir strong. does not need new laws, new theology, or new structures. What is needed is PALM HARBOR – One of enthusiasm, inspiration, courage and the larger choirs for a medium sized spiritual strength. My friends, never church in the diocese is St. Alfred’s, doubt the power of God’s Spirit. God led by organist/choirmaster Kevin can and will turn this world upside Johnson since 2000. Johnson was first down. God needs our hands, our feet, full-time musician in the history of the our ears, eyes and lips to bend toward church. The all-volunteer choir num- that task. bers from 20 to 30, with a season that Cross”. Among his personal favorites is To help us in this mission, I invite runs from September to June. #51, “We the Lord’s People” sung to the you to an exercise in spiritual imagina- “I think the parish really appreci- Richard Dirksen tune Decatur Place. tion. Imagine that you have received ates and supports the choir,” said John- While Johnson sometimes finds a flame this day, a bit of God’s energy, son, who came into his first Episcopal arrangements from the prior Hymnal, not fluttering above our heads, but Church organist/choirmaster position he is not opposed to the new. There is lodged deep inside our hearts.Imagine just as the 1940 Hymnal was being re- nothing wrong with new songs, only that your flame contains all the gifts placed. Johnson arrived at St. Alfred’s that they are considered carefully. of the Spirit, but that one gift is larger after 17 years at St. John’s in Clearwa- “You have to be careful with unfamil- than the rest. During this long sea- ter. iar things,” said Johnson. “They need son, which stretches all the way from As a youth he attended the Free to be introduced.” The parish was ini- here until the Sunday before Advent I, Methodist church, and learned to play tially singing psalms to the Simplified make this gift the focus of your daily the piano, beginning the organ in high Anglican Chant, but switched to the life and prayers. Stick it on your bath- school. “They had a great tradition of Hymntune Psalter, which draws on fa- room mirror, put it on a Post-it on singing,” said Johnson. While he was miliar hymns to encourage corporate your steering wheel. Be creative. in college at Northwestern, a friend singing. Which gift will it be? Maybe it invited him to attend a weekday Eu- Last summer, the parish orga- will be a gift that feels strange, stiff and charist at the Episcopal seminary Sea- nized a hymn sing. It was not just a unused. In that case your job will be bury Western. Following the service, choral performance or joint singing to learn to accept it, love it, and use it. there was a dinner for everyone who exercise, but a learning experience for Maybe your gift is something you al- attended. choir and parishioner alike. To begin, ready feel is a personal strength. He says that one thing that helps Johnson published a request in the In that case your job will be to fig- the congregation’s singing is to allow bulletin for parishioners to request ure out how to share it more openly, the parish their favorites. “We have their favorites. The church obliged how to give it away. Invite the Holy such a great treasure of resources in with dozens of requests. Spirit into your life during the Pente- our Prayer Book and Hymnal,” said “We had to do it in two ses- cost season this year and who knows Johnson. At St. Alfred, among many sions,” said Johnson. “I couidn’t what may happen next! X greatest hymn hits is “Lift High the pack it into one.” X 33 St. Paul’s Makes 50 ThisHistory year, St. Paul’s celebrates 50 years in Naples. Below, a timeline of events of the parish, once a mission of Trinity-by-the-Cove.

NAPLES – The year 2017 marks the 50th year of St. Paul’s. The parish is in the middle of a 14-month cel- ebration that aims to bring 50 new members, 50 new ministries and 50 new gifts. Below, a timeline of how the parish got to half a century: 1967: Begins as a mission of Trinity-by-the-Cove, led by the Rev. Karl Bell, assistant priest at Trinity. At first, they meet in the Chulmsky Building at the strip mall at the corner of Davis Boule- vard and U.S. 41. Bishop Dabney Smith, Fr. Bill Faupel and Dcn. Mary Abrams stand with 1968: Trinity-by-the-Cove parishioners who are wearing their 50 Jubilee! tee shirts. donates the site of the present lo- assistant priest for several years. of CORE. That year, Hurricane cation on Davis Boulevard and fi- 1990: Current St. Paul’s sanc- Wilma destroys the strip mall and nances the first sanctuary, which tuary built and Trinity becomes the CORE worship space, CORE is now called Trinity Hall. the parish hall. The mortgage is is invited to move to St. Paul’s and 1970: St. Paul’s is accepted paid off and burned in 2000 at Fr. worship in Trinity Hall. as a full “self-supporting” parish Smellie’s retirement party. 2007: The Rev. Tara McGraw of the new Diocese of Southwest 1990s: The Rev. John Lindell named priest in charge; that year Florida at Annual Convention. serves as assistant priest and un- the farmer’s market is established. 1971: The Rev. Larry Smellie der his leadership St. Mathew’s 2008: Church of the Resur- named rector of St. Paul’s, after House is established. rection combines with St. Paul’s. serving as vicar of St. Alban’s Mis- 1999: St. Paul’s helps support 2009: The Rev. Tara McGraw sion Church in Ft. Wayne, Indi- the Church of the Resurrection, a appointed rector of St. Paul’s. As- ana. During his tenure from 1971 startup mission established by the sistants have included The Rev. to 2000, the number of communi- Diocese in East Naples located in Ryan Wright, The Rev. Dwayne cants grows from 66 to over 400. Lely Elementary School and later Varas, the Rev. Jon Roberts. 1977: Serson Hall is built to in St. Andrew’s Mall on U.S. 41. 2013: The Holy Name of Jesus provide office space and class- 2000: The Rev. Tom Damros- Haitian congregation becomes rooms needed due to growth. The hch serves as rector until 2006. part of St. Paul’s. Rev. Charles McDonald Serson, a 2005: The Rev. Tara McGraw 2015: The Rev. Dr. D. Wil- retired priest from the Anglican is ordained priest; becomes assis- liam Faupel is appointed priest- Church of Canada, serves as an tant rector at St. Paul’s and vicar in-charge. X 34 ParishGood Samaritan, Profile Clearwater Parishioner Donna Davis introduces us to her congregation, Good Samaritan, in the Skycrest area of Clearwater.

CLEARWATER - IN the early made the choir vestments. In 1975, the 1950’s Clearwater, Florida was grow- Rev. Norman Howard was called and ing. Already Trinity Presbyterian, served until his retirement in 1992. Skycrest Methodist, a Baptist church In January 2004, Good Samaritan and Light of Christ Catholic church celebrated its 50th Jubilee with the Rev. were being established. So, not want- Leo Crawford. In 2006, construction ing to be left behind, a group from the began for our labyrinth, a gift from Church of the Ascension’s congrega- Esther Miseroy in memory of her tion, petitioned the Bishop to build a husband, John and at the head of the church in the “Skycrest” area, east of labyrinth a Celtic cross given by Ann downtown. Brewer, in memory of her son Robin. The first organizational meeting Father Leo Crawford retired in was held at Clearwater High School on 2008. The Rev. Donald Nicholson December 28, 1955, with 35 present. served as our interim, during our The first service for the new “Mission” search for a priest. Father Ron Kow- was held at Clearwater High School on alski was called to Good Samaritan in January 6, 1956 with 101 people in at- 2009 and retired in 2014. tendance. The Rev. Murray Voth was Like many organized churches vicar at that time and served until Au- Women erected a stone entrance on we have experienced ups and downs gust of 1957. Coachman Road to mark the en- in growth. We have had the good Services continued to be held at trance; construction of the new church fortune to have excellent advice from Clearwater High School until Good began with first liturgy on April 12, our Diocese. Bishop Dabney Smith, Samaritan acquired our present prop- 1964. On Whitsunday May 17, 1964, Canon Michael Durning and lately erty at 2165 N.E. Coachman Rd., the Rt. Rev. William Hargrave, Suf- Clearwater, to build the Parish House. fragan Bishop of the Diocese of South The first service in the new Parish Florida, dedicated the new church as House was on the fourth Sunday in The Episcopal Church of the Good Advent, December 2, 1957; the Rev. Samaritan. Guy Argeauex officiating. On Decem- ber 23, 1958, Lee and Marvin Moore Men Made Kneelers were the first couple to be married in Many changes have taken place Good Samaritan. They both are still since the time when, in 1964, the members of Good Samaritan and Lee men of the church made kneelers to still sings in the Good Samaritan choir. put in front of chairs for our sanctu- In 1961 the Episcopal Church ary. Women, such as Isabelle Laney 35 Canon Eric Cooter, have always been available to assist Good Samaritan. We continue to receive encouragement from Fr. John Hiers from Episcopal The Rev. Jesse Fosset Church of the Ascension. ObituariesAnderson During our transition, The Rev. SARASOTA - The Rev. Jesse William Shiflet served as an adviser. Fosset Anderson Jr., an assistant With the leadership of The Very Rev. hear that day; a message from God! priest at St. Wilfred, Sarasota, died William Shiflet and the Bishops com- I love our sanctuary that is a beau- peacefully at his home the morning mittee, four priests were asked to serve tiful worship space, with its large of Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The Rev. Good Samaritans for Sunday services. cross with the Risen Christ, hanging Anderson was ordained deacon on I am proud of our strong lay lead- high over the beautiful hand-carved June 10, 1961 by the Rt. Rev. Andrew ers that served in pastoral care, Lay Vis- oak altar. Y. Tsu and ordained priest on Oct. 10, iting Eucharistic ministry, led prayer But what I like best about Good 1962 by The Rt. Rev. Joseph Gillespie services, assisted at the altar, hosted Samaritan, are the people, our church Armstrong. wonderful fellowship, volunteered in family, that support each other, love The Rev. Tom Fitzgerald our office, in children ministry, and of each other and worship together course served in our Thrift Shop. through tough times and the best of SARASOTA - The Rev. William In 2016, Good Samaritan began times. I’m excited to be part of Good Thomas “Tom” Fitzgerald, the its search for a permanent part-time Samaritan as we move forward to fol- longtime rector of Church of the priest in charge. In November of 2016, low our Lord and live out our Baptis- Redeemer from 1960-78, died April we called The Rev. Brian Beno. He mal Covenant. 20, 2017. The Rev. Fitzgerald became a and his wife Terry came to us from We enjoy Bible studies, weekday deacon on June 28, 1960 under The Rt. Wisconsin to serve. Father Brian had prayers and week-day Holy Eucha- Rev. Henry Louttit and priest under served as Dean to the Cathedral in rist, and the many activities and com- The Rt. Rev. William Francis Moses. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. In January mittees that keep us all busy not only He served as rector of Christ of 2016, Good Samaritan celebrated its helping and supporting each other but Church Federica and Vicar of the 60th anniversary. reaching out into our community to St. Ignatius Church mission on St. know and help our neighbors in need; Simon’s Island. He married his wife Joyful Place in mercy and social justice. Our music Martha Trezevant Simpson Fitzgerald I find Good Samaritan to be a concerts and summer music camp for on June 14, 1962; she died in 2016. joyful, family sized church, that is truly young people offered to the commu- The Rev. Roy Ostenson warm and welcoming to all who enter nity at large are well accepted. its doors. We have a wonderful priest I see Good Samaritans as hopeful, BOULDER, Co. - The Rev Roy in Father Brian. He is spiritual, pastoral optimistic, and willing to work hard to Oliver Ostenson, 95, a priest of the and loving. be as our mission statement reads “To Diocese of Southwest Florida, died I look forward each Sunday to share Jesus by reaching out to others April 13, 2017 at his home in Colorado. Father Brian’s homilies that some- through Christian love and service, In 1984, The Rt. Rev. Paul Haynes how seem to address what I need to bible study, worship, fellowship and appointed Ostenson the executive prayer.” Amen. X director of the Church Counseling Southern Cross welcomes profiles Center of Naples, from which he of your parish, written by parshioners. retired in 1989. His wife Sondra, Email us at [email protected] whom he married in 1982, survives him. X 36 GraceAround Church the Tampa Diocese St. Bartholomew’s Palms Launches Building Celebrates 130 Years Project ST. PETERSBURG - St. Bar- TAMPA - The Amazing Grace tholomew’s Episcopal Church cel- Project is a collective effort and mis- ebrated the 130th anniversary of sion to build a new sanctuary and their founding in 1887 on April 30 to enhance the presence of Grace with a concert from Concordia Vo- Episcopal Church within the Tampa cal Ensemble. Palms community. The day included Jerry Knight, The Amazing Grace Building church historian, who presented Project Ground-Breaking Ceremo- remarks on the early days of this ny was held Saturday, June 3rd at faith community, which was the 8th 11 a.m. with the Rt. Rev. Dabney T. church established in the Diocese. Smith presiding. Visit stbarts.dioswfl.org Visit gracenewtampa.org Above, Bishop Smith at the groundbeaking for an expansion at Grace Episcopal Church, Tampa. Holding the Diocesan crosier is Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn.

Resilient All Saints, Tarpon Springs historic value of the little building, es- corted the move. Continued from previous page, was admitted to parish status and the Shortly after 7 a.m. the church Looking Back: 125 Year Anniversary Rev. Willis Doyle became the first Rec- and its procession of believers, some window depicting Christ receiving tor. The congregation came to realize on foot, some in cars, some on bicy- and blessing children, which has in- the limitations of the church’s facilities. cles, arrived at the large bluff-like piece spired and been viewed by generations By 1977, a successful stewardship pro- of property at the edge of Lake Tarpon. of worshipers as it is believed this win- gram led to the decision to purchase a A decision had been made to dow was installed when the church heavily wooded four-acre site on Lake leave the priceless stained glass win- was built in 1906. Tarpon. dows in place, as well as the antique By 1918, records show 24 regis- At midnight June 20, 1979, a pro- chandeliers that had been installed tered communicants. In 1921, a garage cession moved onto Tarpon Avenue in 1966 and all survived without in- was built on the property and in 1926 a to proceed to a tract of land on Key- cident. The fine craftsmanship of All house next to the church was renovat- stone Road. Those who accompanied Saints’ Episcopal Church showed its ed with the assistance of the Diocese. the church on that summer night will fortitude. During the Depression, however, this long remember the coordinated ef- By 1982, the number of parish- house was made into apartments as forts made by the utility companies ioners had increased and the need the rent was needed. At one period in who trimmed overhanging tree limbs for more pews in the church was ev- the 1930’s there were so few men that and raised and lowered telephone and ident. In 1989, expansion of the east the Bishop had to consent to have two power lines, as well as the dexterity of side was completed and a nine-rank women serve on the Vestry. By 1958, the movers who took such special care Reuter pipe organ was installed. the congregation had grown to 82. of the church through the long night. These additions brought All Saints’ In November of 1970, All Saints The police department, aware of the to its present size.X 37 All Saints Tarpon Springs Celebrates 125 Years OneGlancing of the oldest bits of Back history in Tarpon Springs is All Saints. Parishioner Carolyn Bartoo dives into the story.

IN 1892, THE Episcopal Diocese of Florida was divided into two sections: The Diocese of Florida to the north and the Missionary District of South- ern Florida. Bishop William Crane Gray presided over the southern dis- trict. It was in that year that the first mention of All Saints Episcopal mis- sion appeared in the Diocesan Journal with 10 communicants. As a church building was not in May 7 procession on the 125th anniversary of All Saints, Tarpon Springs. The Rev. Canon Michael Durning is at front, followed by parish youth. existence, services were held in pa- rishioners’ homes, ministered by the corner of Tarpon and Grosse Avenues. to an excerpt from the diary of Bishop combined efforts of Bishop Gray, the Each committee member pledged one Gray, a large company of Greeks had Rev. T.J. Purdue, and the Rev. Charles thousand dollars to the building fund already had a service in the church, Gray. It is also noted in the Journal that and with due diligence, additional held by one of their Greek priests. the Rev. J.B. Tewett was the Vicar of the funding was raised and plans for con- Consecration of the church building new mission for a short time, followed struction began that same year. by Bishop Gray was held on Febru- by the Rev. G.W. Southwell, who cov- The little church, begun in 1906, ary 23, 1907. It was noted that several ered the communities of Clearwater, was constructed of native Florida pine, Greeks were among the Episcopal Dunedin, and Tarpon Springs. Early cut locally, to which aging imparted congregation. The first parish meeting in 1902, the Rev. Gray assumed duties an almost indestructible hardness. In was held in the church in 1908. at All Saints. fact, when preparations for the first Mrs. John Cheyney not only In 1905, the Rev. Gray met with lateral expansion of the church in the served as organist at the dedication, the men of the mission, which now early 1980s were being made, it proved but also founded the women’s organi- had 24 communicants, to make plans impossible to save the wall being re- zation known as St. Margaret’s Guild for erecting a church building. A choice moved. Instead, new material had to in 1905. This guild, later to be called block of property near the center of the be stained to match the three original Episcopal Church Women, provided town of Tarpon Springs was offered by walls which had been crafted more all of the original pews and altar linens, Mr. Henry T. Asbury, a businessman than 75 years earlier. The church was while donations from other parishio- from Philadelphia. The conservative built in the Florida Gothic style. The ners and friends paid for the building committee, without anticipating fur- first sermon in the new church build- and interior fittings. Probably the first ther growth, selected only an 85 foot ing was preached on December 30, memorial is the high altar stained glass by 185 foot portion of that block at the 1906 by the Rev. S.A. Potter. According Continued previous page 37 38 Assist DaySpring support the Endowment

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