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JULY IO. 2005 8c-tid O~l SUNDAY'S READINGS CHOIR CHAIR An Overflowingof Grace ". . . so it is with the word that goes fo rth from my mouth ... " (Isaiah 55:11 a)
The EighthSunday After Pentecost (Proper 1 0A) , July 10, 2005 BCP: Isaiah 55:1-5,10-13; Psalm 65 or 65:9-14; Rom. 8:9-17; Matt. 13:1- 9, 18-23 RCL: Gen. 25:19-34 or Isaiah 55:10-13; Psalm 119:105-112 or Psalm 65 (1- 8), 9-14 ; Rom. 8:1-11; Matt. 13:1-9 , 18-23
Christians often speak of unmerited, grain and earth to produce a crop that free grace and the unbounded love of is both bountiful and beautiful . The God, yet rarely, perhaps , do we really meadows and valleys even "shout for understand that no superlative is ade joy and sing." quate to describe the lavishness of The lesson from the gospel is the with FIBRE RUSH SEAT God's gifts to us. He cannot ever run well-known parab le of the sower and Since 1877 low on mercy , love, grace, or any the seed . The sower scatters the seed expression of his ardor for his people . lavishly, without regard to making it R.Geissler:l Inc. The lesson from Isaiah, in its two last or stretching it to ensure that he P.O. Box 432 parts, addresses this theme . In the first will have enoug h to cover the Old Greenwich , CT 06870 part , a heady exhortation is extended appointed ground. As he sows, surely Phone: (203) 637-5115 "all . . . who are thirsty" to receive the sower can see that some ground is "wine," "milk," "good things to eat," adjacent to the hard-packed pathway, and "rich food to eitjoy." o one has to other ground is rocky, and other "It will delight readers and at the same tim e encourage and inspir e th em." stand in line or take a number or wait ground is infested with thorns. In spite - ESTHERDE WML for his or her name to be called, and of this, he still scatters the seed freely there is no price to be paid. In the sec in the hope that per haps some, at ond part , falling rain and snow are least , will bear fruit. And the least The Wisdom of symbols for the unstinting favor of amount of fruit it bears when it falls on the Benedictine Elders God. Precipitation pours down in rich soil is a return of 30-fold. This Thirty of America'sOldest Monks measureless quantity upon the earth parab le must be one of the easiest to and NunsShare Their Lives' and invariably carries out God's good understand of all those that Jesus told, GreatestMoments pleasure - the germination of seed yet it is among the few parab les for MARK W. MCGINNIS that is the symbol of God's own word. which an explanation is provided . Foreword by Joan Chittister The psalm, in one of the most attrac Obviously the gospel-writer wanted to BlueBridge, 0-9742405-3-2 pb $14.95 tive, even idyllic images in the entire make sure that no reader could miss Psalter , provides a picture of rural the point, no matter how easy it may "This book is a grandeur as the rains partner up with be to grasp. wise one. May it engender in all of us the wisdom to ask what we are LookIt Up missing .. . the How does the lesson from Romans match the theme of the other lessons? wisdom of age." - JOAN CH/TT/STER ThinkAbout It "This is a beautiful What other passages in scripture come to mind when you consider the theme of book to cherish." God's overwhelming blessings for his people? - BENETTVEDTEN
Part graceful memoir, part sacred legacy, NextSunday this is a vibrant and deeply moving The Ninth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 11A), July 17, 2005 portrait of monastic life in America today. BCP : Wisdom 12:13,16-19 ; Psalm 86 or 86:11-17; Rom. 8:18-25; Matt . 13:24-30, 36-43 Now available BlueBridge RCL: Gen. 28: 10-19a or Wisdom 12: 13, 16- 19 or Isaiah 44:6-8; Psalm 139: 1- at all bookstores ~ 11,22-23 or Psalm 86: 11-17 ; Rom. 8: 12-25; Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43
4 THE LIVING CHURCH · JULY 10. 2005 BOOKS
The Joy of Worship sections: Mary With BurningHearts According to Scrip By Mar ianne H. Micks. Seabury Classics. Pp. A Meditationon the EucharisticLife 110. $12. SBN 1-59628-001-8. tures, Mary in By Henri Nouwen . Orbis. Pp. 100. $18. The late Professor Marianne H. Christian Tradition, ISBN 1-57075 -508-6. Micks has bequeathed The Joy of Wor Mary within the Pattern of Grace Orbis has produced a beautiful ship, a systematic trea reprint of one of Henri Nouwen's most tise concerning both and Hope, and Mary in the Life of popular works. This series of medita corporate and private tions focuses on the story of the disci the Church. It con devotions. In this decep ples' encounter with the risen Christ cludes with the tively simple scholarly on the road to Emmaus. For those presentation, the author "hope that . . . we may together partic ipate with her and all the saints in the already familiar with the book, the articulates clearly the the Easter season would be a wonderful unending praise of God." It demands ology of worship by dis time to revisit it. However, it can lead cussing the action of the careful study and discussion . (Continued on next page) Holy Spirit within public and private Patricia Nakamura prayer. Prof. Micks' case for joy in worship rests upon the foundation of humanity's thanksgiving for God's great gift of relationship with God our Father through our Savior. In addi tion, ecumenists will experience refreshing delight in Micks' descrip tion of the Eucharist as nourishment in the hope of God's ongoing presence with his people. This is a book which pastors and students of liturgics might consider as most relevant for bringing God's infi nite delight into both the public serv ices of parishes and private devotions of individuals. Moreover, the section titled "Questions For Reflection and Discussion" might benefit parish study groups guided by skilled and theologically astute leadership. Edward F Ambrose, Jr. Phoenix, Ariz .
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IULY 10. 200S · THE LIVING CHURCH 5 BOOKS Clergy, Retirement, and Wholeness Looking Forward to the TbirdAge by Gwen Wagstrom Halaas (Continued from previous page)
Retiring well is everyone's goal, but accomplishing this end one into new depths of spirituality at requires planning and effort. Family physician Gwen Halaas any time of the year. Readers new to recognizes the challenges professional caregivers - such as Nouwen will find the author at his clergy - experience as they try to practice good self-care. best, without some of the wordiness of many of his works. Halaas offers sympathetic but pointed guidance for developing and maintain The purpose of the book is to ing the multiple dimensions of wellness as we anticipate and live into our retirement years. Readers will find this book informational, inspirational, and prompt the reader to reflect on the encouraging. connections between the Eucharist and daily life, in the midst of a world Paper; 140 pages (2005) that is constantly changing. He begins with a meditation based on the bibli HIE . _.., ISBN r-56699-300-8 (AL290) t~ cal account of the meeting with Jesus Now Available! $18.00 ALBAN ~ on the road to Emmaus. He moves into a consideration of mourning, dis ($13.50 for Alban members) INSTITUTE cernment of the Presence, compan Call 1-800-486-1318 or visit: www.alban.org ionship, communion and mission to the world. Eucharistic living is just that: living. PLAN AHEAD! This edition of the book invites the The Fall Parish Administration issue is September 11 reader to browse and ponder over and Double Circulation! Exceptional Targeting. over again. The many illustrations, The most popular and largest issue of the year. works by Duccio di Buoninsegna, add Space will be limited. Closing is August 12. to the beauty of the book, and them Call (414) 276-5420 ext. 16 or E-mail: [email protected] selves provide additional foci for med itation. The jacket describes the book as a "gift edition." It would be a great PLEASE CALL gift to oneself. Mariana Keene lmalne... ~ TODAY TO Milwaukee, Wis. breathtakingviews! SCHEDULE A TOUR Intercession A Guideto EffectivePrayer 55+ • By Sr. Ann Shields, S.G.I. Servant Books. Pp. 75. $7.99. ISBN 0-86716-617-7. bus trips/ outings • Sister Ann Shields has written a practical guide for learning interces activities • sory prayer through Bible study. The nine sessions can be done individually on-site library • but probably even better as a group study. The first session looks at the Lord's Prayer as personal prayer and Affordable computer lab • as an intercession for others. Other sessions focus on scripture passages hair salon• about the Holy Spirit interceding for us as well as examples of other inter dining room • cessors such as Moses. The last three sessions focus on small pets• scripture leading us to enlarge our intercessions to include prayers for are welcome the coming of the kingdom throughout the world. This would be a good study for a group which is planning or already doing intercessory prayer. (The Rev.) Joanna Seibert Little Rock, Ark.
6 THE LIVING CHURCH· JULY 10. 2005 NewlyRetired An Appreciation for a Life in Ministry
By Paul B. Clayton, Jr. Early swnmer was a virtual 24/7 panic as I prepared to leave my parish on June 26. This included moving my office furniture and library to our new home and sorting and discarding or moving 34 years of stuff from the rec tory basement (including a 300-square-foot HO scale model railroad layout, plus a nwnber of radio-control model ships.) In the midst of such disorder , I reflected on the past with thanksgiving. I've had a great 41 years in the ordained ministry , and Fr. Clayton with his family: "God has been good to me." I'm looking forward to many more , helping out as supply priest, as God grants me good health , as well as continu ing to serve as ecumenical officer of the Diocese of ew priest of Holy Apostles' Church, Fort Worth, thoroughly York at the bishop's request, a position I've held since the enjoying myself an1ong people with whom I have kept up mid-1980s, with service on the diocesan ecun1enical and all these years, with several visits back to preach at interfaith commission since 1972. important parish anniversaries. My formal training for ordained ministry began in From 1966 to 1971 I served as a part-time vicar of what 1961. I loved every minute of the eight years I spent at is now St. Nicholas' Church in the small Hudson River General Seminary, first as what we now call an M. Div. village of New Hamburg , driving up from GTS two hours student right out of the University of Texas, from 1961 to every Sunday , and spending swnmers in the village. 1964, and then as a graduate student , from 1966 to 1971, Since 1971, I have had the great privilege of serving as when I served GTS as a tutor , then instructor in church rector of St. Andrew's , Poughkeepsie, a smallish subur- history , and assistant chap lain in charge of seminary chapel services. From 1964 to 1966 I was the founding (Continued on next page)
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COME TO BEAUTIFUL;, .SCENIC back to 1886. Having moved to a new location WEL.L.SBORO, PENNSYL.VANIA. the year before I was elected, and WE AT ST, PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH WANT having had the young people of St. TO WELCOME YO .U TO YOUR NEW CHURCH HOME, Nicholas' teach me how to do youth · EUCHARISTIC•CENTERED WORSHIP, BROAD work, we built a wonderful youth LITURGICAL EXPRESSIONS, CARING RECTOR program at St. Andrew's, which I AND PARISHIONERS. WONDERFUL, FRIENDLY have enjoyed tremendously. During TOWN WITH EXCELLENT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES INCLUDING HOSPITAL. all that, I finally got my doctoral dis ABUNDANT CULTURAL AND ~ECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. sertation on fifth-century conciliar Christology done in 1985. VISIT US . AT wwW;sTPAULSWELLSBORO.ORG Scholarly Friends QUESTIONS? E·MAIL OUR RECTOR AT [email protected]. OR CALL ST. PAUL'S AT (570) 724•4771, Would I have wanted anything more from seminary? I have nothing SEE ALL THAT OUR COMMUNITY HAS TO OFFER AT but praise for the education I had at WWW,WELLSBOROPA,COM, GTS in the '60s. My only regret was not taking classes in Hebrew. The sub-dean, Powell Mills Dawley, whom I revered, suggested instead THE LIVING CHURCH SHRINE OF OUR LADY that I take some additional pastoral OF CLEMENCY TECHNOLOGY & RESOURCESISSUE theology classes beyond those Continuous Novena daily at 5.45pm August 21, 2005 required. Now I wish I had taken the Send your prayer requests to Closing Date: 7 /25/05 Hebrew, which I shall have to do in Canon Gordon Reid Artwork Due: 7 /27 /05 retirement. What marvelous biblical S.Clernent's Church 2013 Appletree St. For more information call Tom teachers we had in Robert Dentan, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Parker@ (414) 276-5420 ext. 16 Dick Corney and Pierson Parker. www.s-clernents.org or E-mail: Sydney Barr insisted on giving me a private year-long tutorial in Hellenis tic Old Testament writers, Jim Car penter was an excellent successor to Kenneth Woolcome (who became Bishop of Oxford) in systematics, and the two of them so excited me about patristics that I eventually did a doctorate in patristic Christology. I was in awe of Cyril Richardson, pro fessor of early church history at Union Theological Seminary. John Meyendorf and Richard Norris proved marvelous doctoral disserta tion supervisors after Richardson's sudden and early death at 65, and they both were good friends as well. I experienced a richness of scholarly easual Affordable Florida friends and life for which I am pro foundly thankful. Lifestyles for those 55 & better My only suggestions for improving seminary education would be: 1. Keep up the best scholarship possi ble on biblical, church history, sys 1-800-859-1550 tematic theology, and apologetics, especially the last in this pluralistic goodsamkiss.com and rather mad age; and 2. Pastoral TheGoodSamaritai\Y~at~~!~~b:===:~~k>ra:e,ookI,G:t theology should have more on deal- . religion,sex, cli.mlity, familials1llrus, national origmorod1er protected~ acooidirigtoFedel!dc:r State law. = (Continued on page 10)
8 THE LIVING CHURCH · JULY 10. 2005 What would make your retirement years golden?
After years of ·hard work ., Y?u've earned it. Enjoy. Spend ' time with family. Travel. Learn somethlng. .···Volunteer for a cause you care about.
But remember.;just because you're done with your job, it doesn't mean your life's wo~ is :finished. Jn fact, with good planning, you can ensure the work •you value most, the work of your churc\t and,;1jt,s ministries, will continue as a lasting legacy long afteryou've gone.
•· How? By making a bequest or a planned gift to your church. Many . types of giftswill even generate an income to you for the rest of your . life, and allow a tax deduction. Or tli~ ~ ,gifts ·that will enable you to provide for one or ". m:cireof your heirs for as long as they live,giving you piece ofgiind t!iat th~ will be taken~ 0£ .• . ', • '; ' ' .._:-'\/ .' W'e can help you learn about the different types of pfuied giftsthat are available and show you how to · h~lp ~the future,of yo1.1rch~Ji· -· ··.. · -·\•> . ·;,<,'
EPISCOPAL For information call CHURCH 800-697-2858 or visit FOUNDATION www .EpiscopalFoundation.org ··•. Learn . Lead . Giw ©2005 episcopal Church i=oundation I do not see how we can survive, let alone grow, unless Episcopalians begin to take seriously, on a personal level, our Lord's great commission.
(Newly Retired - Continued from page 8) caringly but objectively and firmly enced priest who taught me more ing with people who come to parish with difficult people . than either he or I realized at the churches with power issues. It calls I was fortunate in having as my time. Then at St. Nicholas', I worked to mind a wonderfully helpful book mentor in parish ministry the Rev. under the Rev. Robert MacGill, who by Kenneth G. Haugk, Antagonists James P. DeWolfe, Jr., then rector of was the rector of Zion, Wappingers in the Church (Augsburg). My wife All Saints', Fort Worth, under whom Falls, N.Y., of which parish St. and assisting priest, Sharon, discov the Bishop of Dallas put me for the Nicholas' was technically a chapel of ered it in the early 1990s, and we first year of my ministry at Holy ease. What a marvelous priest! I both found it a godsend in dealing Apostles'. He was a tough but experi- thank God daily for both of these men and keep them daily in my inter cessions with gratitude. How can we reconcile the scripture, The Secular Shift Over the past 20 years or so, I have been saddened by the great increase in the number of priests being forced ''LAY UP out of parishes and, I think, insuffi ciently supported by their bishops . I wonder if the laity are not blaming TREASURES the clergy too much for the decline in commitment to the Christian faith throughout our culture in all denomi IN HEAVEN'' nations. Rather than the fault of (Matthew 6:20) incompetent clergy, I think this prob lem is the result of the incredibly with the need to plan a secure retirement complicated pluralism that has here on earth? arisen in this country, and the growth in secularism. A charitable gift annuity provides the balance I do not see how we can survive, many of us are seeking-ensuring a secure let alone grow, unless Episcopalians retirement income while also supporting the - lay members, priests, and bishops work of the church. Charitable gift annuities: - begin to take seriously, on a per- • Provide a fixed lifetime income at generous sonal level, our Lord's great commis rates for older donors (for example, sion in Matthew 28. It's not about a 75-year-oldcould lock in an effective inclusiveness (what an un-Anglican lifetimereturn of 10.9%.) word; Anglicans always taught com prehensiveness, which is a very dif • Earn an income tax deduction ferent concept). It's about making • Pay income that is partially tax-free disciples of Jesus Christ, about com • Can result in a gift to Church Divinity mitment to Jesus Christ as Lord of School of the Pacific our lives and our congregations . For a complimentary custom God has been good to me. My presentation , please contact: daughters are active members of St. The Rev. Richard L Seba Andrew's and another parish in New Gift Planning Advisor Jersey. My grandchildren are regu 510-204-0755 • rscha er@ larly in church. I have a wonderful wife and I have loved and experi enced being loved in a lovely parish for 34 years. This parish gave me all the time I wanted to study and read, and actually seemed to benefit by it. What else could anyone possibly want from the life God has graced us? 0 The Rev. Paul B. Clayton, Jr., is the retired rector of St. Andrew's Church, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
10 THE LIV IN G CHURCH · JULY 10. 2005 OthersLook Back In addition to Fr: Clayton [previ Retirement: ous pagesJ a number of clergy who Enjoy your "State of Independence" have retired recently were invited to look back on what they might have The Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania is seeking clergy who done differently, at the people who in their pre-retirement and retirement years want to continue serving have been especially helpful to them, though not full time. Our diocese is affordable and culturally bounti and on what they had wished they ful and we emphasize hospitality, outreach and stewardship. Spiritual had learned in seminary. The follow growth and fellowship are also paramount. ing are some of their responses: There are six colleges and universities nearby, recreational activities "I was/am a 'late vocation,' having that encompass every season, and a health care system that is one of had a full 25-year career in portfolio the best in the country. management," said the Rev. WilsonK. Roane,retired rector of St. Mark's Quite simply, your next move could very well be your greatest. Church, Waupaca, Wis. "My seminary experience was mixed. Academically Contact: it was very good, especially in 'schol Canon Sharon L. Davenport at [email protected] arly' subjects and the spiritual forma- Or call: (800) 643-2351 tion. The rhythm of Learn more by visiting: "To do it daily worship, peri www.dionwpa.org/ce.htm odic retreats, meet over, I ings with a spiritual advisor, were all wouldn't that I could have asked for. When I spread went directly from the seminary to the myself so parish, I felt ade Ask for a clergy moving specialist and discover quately prepared why thousandsof churches,clergy and seminarianshave thin." but in need of learn- ♦ ClergyDiscount relied on us for nearly two decades. ing practical mat- ♦ GuaranteedDates - Fr. Roane ters of being in a parish . Perhaps the ♦ Up To 3 Estimates main thing seminary failed to teach ♦ MajorVan Lines www.clergyrelocation.com was techniques of evangelism. In con email: [email protected] junction with evangelism, I think the seminary should teach church plant ing. "When I was called to the one The Pilgrim Season church where I served my entire min istry, the parish had so many needs it Finding Yourselfin Retirement was hard to decide where to start. To do it over, I wouldn't spread myself so Roger 0. Douglas thin. I didn't give sufficient attention Retirement is a unique milestone $12.1111 to many things because I was trying to in our life journey, bringing new includes shipping get the parish to do too much at once. adventures to some, and dread , S1,cdal Price for I would also be more careful about feelings of worthlessness, and The Lfri11g Church teaching/training people to do what even a lack of desire to continue rcaclers- they were offering to do. People were In view of the wisdom living to others. Retired Episcopal 1>lcase mention very willing to do things but didn't and highly readable priest and author Roger 0. Douglas this ad nature of this out invites the reader to face these really know how to go about them. If a standing essay, this person didn't complete a task prop reviewer recommends dilemmas head-on , imploring us to discover the self that erly, I would send the wrong message enthusiastically The exists outside of our work life-our real self. By reflecting on by correcting it or doing it myself. It Pilgrim Season as an who we really are, retirement become s a grand opportunity would have been better to have inexpensive but price to experience new life. 157 pp-paperback - #1830-TLCPIL started by articulating a detailed less addition to rhe vision for the parish. library shelf of every ,.., TLC reader. TO ORDER Forward Movement "By vision I mean not just some ide- The Living Church. ~ 300 West Fourth Street 1-800-543-1813 March 20, 2005 M' (Continued on next page) ~ Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 www.forwardmovement.org
JULY 10, 2005 · THE LIVING C HURCH 11 "I would have benefited greatly from more practical experience ... " - Fr. Ayres
(Continued from previous page) don, assisting the vicar," said the Rev. from more practical experience in the alized statement of intention but a PhillipAyres , retired rector of Ascen field. word picture, in as much detail as pos sion, Portland, Ore. "This has been a "One very important person at sible, of what the parish could look terrific way to spend part of one's Berkeley who greatly influenced my like in the future with everyone retirement: a free flat in London, free education was Percy Linwood Urban, pulling together as a team and then bus/tube/train rides within London Sr., dean emeritus from 1957 and dean using the vision as a filter for any (because I'm over 60) and other perks, from 1947 to 1957. After his retire activity, especially an activity requir all in exchange for Sunday and two ment, he continued to teach one ing funding. days a week at Christ Church, South course each semester in his home on "I feel very fortunate to have served gate. I hope , upon return to the U.S., to Mansfield Street in New Haven, down on several vestries in much larger take the interim ministry training from the seminary. I was lucky to have churches, on financ e committees, course and/or make myself available him in Doctrinal Preaching the very stewardship committees, and once as to my bishop for service in the diocese last semester he taught. senior warden. These ministries have where I am most needed. "Later, I became rector of St. John's been great training for being a parish "My education at Berkeley Divinity Church, North Haven, Conn., where priest in a small church. But more School in the '60s was as good as he had been rector from 1924 to 1941, important was having rectors and could be produced at a time of such all the while teaching at Berkeley. curat es who were excellent role mod cultural upheaval. Even in this milieu, Both were full-time jobs and he did els who made pastoral care, in its I learned much and made many them with his usual panache and broadest sense , their top priority." friends among peers and with faculty. humor. I felt very fortunate to stand Although it tried very hard to be rele where he had stood (not really, as the *** vant to the day, the pastoral theology church had been refurbished in the "I've spent four wonderful months , department was not strong enough, I early '50s and the old 'Urban pulpit' ending July 5, in a parish in North Lon- felt. I would have benefited greatly (Continued on page 14)
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(Continued from page 12) Kansas was my home state and dio The Rev. Norman"Chips" Koehler, a was used in the parish hall) and to try cese, but I was ill-prepared to be on deacon in New Kensington, Pa., who to preach as well as he did. my own in a small parish, to handle retired recently, refers to himself as a "A seminary cannot actually pre cantankerous parishioners and 'lay "red herring" - a person who pare one for all the ups and downs of popes' (and 'popettes'). embraced the ordained ministry after parochial and institutional life. I was "The bishops I've admired the most 40 years of professional life in the mil not at all prepared for conducting a and have worked more closely with itary and business. vestry meeting, nor was I prepared to were those who took a genuine inter "My ministry has moved entirely to go to a small Kansas town after living est in their clergy, without being intru working with senior citizens at two in New Haven for the three years. sive and nosy." local retirement communities - wor ship, Bible study, church history and pastoral calling. I am busier than ever and remarkably more appreciated. "As to how my professional life pre The Evergreenshas been providing pared me for ordained ministry, I min ister to a number of veterans and their carein the EpiscopalTradition widows. There is a sort of understand ing that we share as a result. I have over86 years! also had 'mild' training regarding vet eran stress syndrome, which allows me to recognize it and hand it off to professionals for help . The military background leaves me with an under standing that perfection is seldom possible - we must deal with imper fection in the workplace, using it as a springboard for positive growth. This is particularly useful in dealing with staff who try so hard but with less than comprehensive training or long experience. I have become a sort of ombudsman (with the managers' sup port) dealing with young staff. Finally, I had to deal with substance abuse sit INDEPENDENT LNING uations in the Navy, and that has come Under our continuingcare program, into play on several occasions. we have beautiful, sJ)acious,well appointedapartments. "Industry gave me sense for admin istrative ethics and a sensitivity for the PERSONALCARE 'stockholders' (in this case the resi Our Van Duzer Pavilionis con and homelike. dents and their families). Where 'can It givesour Residentsand thosethat apply directly do' attitudes and cost-cutting issues to this area, personalassistance. emerge, I have been able to help keep SKILLEDNURSING the focus on the constituencies that The BanyardCenter providesunequaled "comfort care" we serve - not losing quality care in a for Residentsrequiring care 24 hoursa day. blur of budget balancing or comer cut ting. Ethics entail moral as well as administrative concerns . Good stew ~:o!:~!~~~~t;;gs7-1499 ~ ardship reaches deeper and broader Oren \wekcbys 9AM to 5Plv1. than appears for some people. Weekends anJ even ings by appointment. "Finally, I have taken an interest in 'end-of-life' issues, and the pastoral 782-03 72 ~~v~:~~-~;:r~~~s~,''.~:oo- 1=) care implications for both pastors and LJ."'-'• •:H:;.,•,C Foundedin chcE/Jiscopal rradirion in I9 I 9. ,:.:>v.;;;~o_,,,;·, professional staff. I have done semi-
14 TH E LIVIN G CHURC H · JULY 10. 2005 "I've never seen my work as a solitary enterprise." - Fr. Harris nars on the subject for staff that have "What would I have done differently teaching confim1ation and adult been well received. I am not a coun in my ministry? I could not have com inquirer's classes. I would have tried to selor, but do include counselors in the promised my proclamation of the his ask for more parishioner help in teach presentations, then do follow-up in toric, catholic faith and orthodox, ing classes; leading parish groups house later. biblical teaching. But I would have (youth, teen, single adult); preparing "I am thrilled at the thought that my tried to spend more time attempting to young couples for marriage; expecting life's experience might motivate oth understand how parishioners think more sacrificial giving; and caring ers to continue to bring their lives and and respond in a local parish instead of more for their own parish." gifts to bear on real problems." concentrating on sermon preparation, John Schuessler
*** For the Rev. StephenHarris, who retired in May as rector of St. Mary's, Waynesboro, Pa., the ministry of the RICHARD R. LOSCH laity has been an emphasis. "Most important to me has been the ministry of all the people of God, not just the ordained. Ministry is taking The Uttermost Part place in every comer of life, not just in parochial work. I've never seen my work as a solitary enterprise. The of the Earth mutual support of the laity and clergy
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ArchbishopWilliams: NorthAmericans 'CanWe Continueto be Friends?' Suspended In a June 20 presidential address Christ-like life for someone who has that spoke at different points to consistent homosexual desires? And in CloseVote many of the factions represented what is the appropriate discipline to An amended resolution seeking the be applied to the personal life of expulsion of the Episcopal Church and the pastor in the Church?" Anglican Church of Canada from all He acknowledged that the "official entities" of the Anglican Con present teaching of the Anglican sultative Council (ACC) until Lambeth Communion did not agree with 2008 narrowly passed in Nottingham, what had been done while con England June 22 following two hours of ceding that the North American debate in closed session. churches' claim to prophetic A coalition of delegates from South action is plausible and therefore east Asia, Nigeria, Congo, Kenya, the the matter was not likely to be Southern Cone, Tanzania, Kenya, resolved quickly. Equally impor Uganda, Rwanda, England, Pakistan tant is that no person should and the Sudan originally submitted the prove a stumbling block to resolution to committee on June 18. It another. was released from the resolutions com "We can't guarantee anything mittee June 21 and presented to the del at this point," he concluded. "We egates the next morning with 30 can't ignore the seriousness of delegates voting in favor and 28 against. George Conger photo what divides us. But if there is no There were four abstentions and one Archbishop Williams in the procession at the opening of easy solution, and there is not, delegate whose vote was recorded as the Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Nottingham. we can at least think about this "dissenting." Another resolution, on lis among the Anglican Consultative simple suggestion. If it is difficult for tening, unanimously approved "a Council (ACC), Archbishop of Can us to stand together at the Lord's means of monitoring the work done on terbury Rowan Williams urged listen table as we might wish, can we con the subject of human sexuality." ers to give consideration to the kind tinue to be friends? It sounds so The resolution to suspend the North of message about the "good news" of weak, doesn't it? But I actually think Americans affirmed as the official Com God that the world will hear from it is of great significance. It is a way munion position on sexuality Resolu this gathering of Christians. of saying that we do not know how tion 1.10 from the 1998 Lambeth "I want only to point out where to go on being visibly full brothers Conference of Bishops in which they and when we are meeting and thus and sisters, that we can find no clear rejected "homosexual practice as the way in which what we say may visible way of expressing any sense incompatible with scripture ." The well be heard," he said. "I point this of being together in the body of amended section defined precisely the out also so that we can ourselves Christ. scope of the suspension to include the remember the background to our "Friendship is something that cre ACC as well as the Standing Committee debates on these matters - since ates equality and mutuality, not a and the Inter-Anglican Committee on they are not just about morality and reward for finding equality or a way Finance and Administration, the two biblical authority but about percep of intensifying existing mutuality. elected bodies which manage ACC tions of how power is used in the That's why we can talk - astonish business when council is not in session. Church and world, how agendas are ingly, when you think about it - of "The vote, which was contingent on set." friendship between us and God, the the absence of the six votes of the Epis Archbishop Williams described friendship Jesus speaks of. It is why copal Church and the Anglican Church two of the most common interpreta St. Teresa of Avila can write about of Canada, reveals a divide within the tions of what the Episcopal Church friendship as the most radical mark membership of the ACC," said Presid and the Anglican Church of Canada of Christian community, as we find ing Bishop Frank T. Griswold in a state have decided with respect to homo our common ground simply in God's ment released to the media afterward. sexuality, and suggested the present invitation to us to be his friends . And "I very much hope that the listening situation lent itself to "patient study" so, alongside the wearisome and sad process now mandated by the ACC will of the following two questions: dening divisions of the Church, com be one step in healing this divide." "What is the nature of a holy and mon ground stubbornly persists." (The Rev.) George Conger
16 THE LIVING CHURCH · JULY 10, 2005 U.S.and CanadianChurches Explain Their Actions
Twenty-two months after the same person she had loved since controversial decision by the before he was born. Episcopal Church to consecrate a The Rt. Rev. Charles E. Jenkins partnered homosexual person as III, Bishop of Louisiana and presi bishop, the Anglican Communion dent of the Presiding Bishop's focused its attention June 21 on a Council of Advice, said he presentation panel from the Epis remains convinced the Episcopal copal Church and another from Church acted in error at General the Anglican Church of Canada Convention in 2003, but he which last summer endorsed the remains committed to the Church "sanctity" of same-gender rela and to his brothers and sisters tionships. who believe the decision was Addressing delegates from the right and proper. Anglican Consultative Council The Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander, (ACC), presenters from the Epis Bishop of Atlanta, acknowledged copal Church again apologized George Conger photo that the decision had implications for the hurt its decision has Bishop Griswold addresses ACC delegates in Nottingham. for all Anglicans, but said it need caused within the Anglican Com not be a Communion-breaking munion, but said that decision was a vailing presumptions were challenged one. He cited his working relationship prophetic one, like the early Church successfully. The Rt. Rev. Catherine S. with Bishop Jenkins as an unexcep admitting Gentiles without first mak Roskam, Bishop Suffragan of New tional example of the way that most ing them undergo circumcision. York, asked the council to ponder why Episcopalians have been able to con The atmosphere inside the univer there is talk of splitting the Commu tinue working together for mission. sity auditorium in Nottingham, Eng nion over an issue that seems to be of After a break, the Canadian presen land, was tense prior to the start of the paramount concern to only a small tation panel spoke, stressing a number presentations. This was underscored minority, comprised mostly of men. of key themes: a continuing commit when the room was cleared of dele- The Rev. Susan Russell, president of ment to the Anglican Communion, a gates, staff and visitors so that a thor Integrity and staff member of All detailed explanation of its leadership ough security sweep could be Saints' Church, Pasadena, Calif., and governance, a description of the conducted. A lack of air conditioning spoke next. Appointed by Bishop Gris broad diversity found within the Cana and unusually high temperatures wold to represent "partnered" homo dian Church, and the value it places caused extra tension at the ACC gath sexual Episcopalians, Ms. Russell upon that. ering, which began June 18. likened the current debate over homo- During the past 20 years, the Angli Following distribution of a supple sexuality to a previous one over ordi can Church of Canada has been mentary 135-page report ( complete nation of women. It was not her strongly influenced by a renewed with footnotes and bibliography), Pre sexuality that needed "healing," she understanding of baptism and the bap siding Bishop Frank T. Griswold said, but rather the Church's theology. tismal covenant. "We believe that one began with a prayer and went on to "I remember having a church with of the central issues in this discussion emphasize the Episcopal Church's no girl acolytes and no women priests is the question of biblical authority commitment to the Anglican Commu and I count the conflict and pain as and interpretation," the Canadians nion. Bishop Griswold said the Epis part of the cost of discipleship," she stated. "Within the Anglican Church of copal Church recognizes that its said. Canada, and indeed within the Angli actions on the question of homosexu "This has broadened our experience can Communion, there are various ality have distressed many within the of God and our vision of the kingdom. ways of reading and understanding Communion, noting that Episco 'The arc of history is bent toward jus scripture." palians themselves have not reached a tice'," as the Rev. Martin Luther King, There were few questions from the common mind. Jr., once said. "The arc of the gospel is large assembly of media at a press The Rev. Michael Battle, associate bent toward inclusiveness." conference after the presentations, dean for academic affairs at Virginia Jane Tully of Clergy Family and and an evening question-and-answer Theological Seminary, said the Episco Friends of Lesbians and Gays said she session was canceled, in part because pal Church's 40-year dialogue on was ashamed when she learned that no delegates had submitted written homosexuality had been character her son had feelings for other men, but questions in advance. ized by surprise as a number of pre- gradually she realized that he was the (The Rev.) George Conger
JULY 10. 2005 · THE LIVING CHUR.CH 17 ExecutiveCouncil Hears Reasons for Decline The following week's meeting of the sible, because "time is the enemy of average on the income from its $270 Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) in institutions in systemic decline." million portfolio to calculate the Nottingham, England was very much The estimated ASA loss for 2004 is amount available for the General Con on the minds of members of the Epis 3.2 percent, or 19,268 fewer people vention program budget in a given year. copal Church's Executive Council attending each week among the 5,222 Mr. Minopoli explained that the rolling when it met June 13-16 in a Louisville, churches reporting to date. This is com average evens out peaks and valleys in Ky., hotel. pared to a loss of 2.8 percent among all the market. The Rt. Rev. Cather- ~ churches in 2003 and a decline of 1.4 On the final day of the meeting, Pre ine S. Roskam , Bishop · · ' percent in 2002. Fr. Fulton said all eight siding Bishop Frank T. Griswold and Suffragan of New domestic provinces declined in mem House of Deputies president the Very York, is a member of bership and attendance during 2003. Rev. George L. Werner told council both bodies and told Only two dioceses - South Carolina members that they would like to council members of and Tennessee -experienced ASA include an unofficial "study and prayer her hopes for the ACC increases in both 2002 and 2003. ful consideration" of the issues sur meeting. She is part of Bishop Roskam Fr. Fulton said the decline does not rounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict the unofficial delega- appear to be primarily linked to fallout in the 2006 General Convention calen tion of observers representing the Epis from the actions of the 2003 General dar. copal Church at the ACC meeting. Convention, but rather a society that is The original resolution sponsored by Council members adopted a resolution increasingly distancing itself from insti the International Committee recom "commending to God's care " the Epis tutional religion. Many other denomina mended that one evening on the official copal Church at the ACC meeting. tions are experiencing similar declines calendar be devoted to the topic, pro Council also heard some discourag in membership and attendance, he said. posing that the program explain "how ing projections of declining average In a financial planning matter, coun the [Episcopal] Church supports the Sunday attendance (ASA) during a cil lowered the payout ration of endow work of our partner church in the Dio presentation by the Rev. Charles Ful ment funds to 5 percent from the 5.5 cese of Jerusalem and advocates for the ton, director of congregational develop percent rate that applies during the peace process. " ment and president of the Episcopal 2003-2006triennium. The reduction will Several council members spoke Church Building Fund. Fr. Fulton said result in about $1 million, or 10 percent against the resolution, including that even though the Episcopal Church less, being available from investments, Rebecca Snow of Alaska, who said she Center had received parochial reports explained Tony Minopoli, an invest favored using General Convention as a for only 73 percent of the congregations ment advisor with Evaluation Associ means of broadly educating , but ques prior to the meeting, it was important to ates, Inc. tioned the practicality of including release the information as soon as pos- Council employs a five-year rolling another event on the calendar at this time , particularly given the reduced leg islative day available on a shortened CivilPartnerships Bill Clarified schedule . A spokesman for the Archbishops ' Issues in Human Sexuality ." In other business, council provided Council of the Church of England dis Mr. Crumpler noted that the Church feedback to members of the Standing missed press reports that clergy were of England's approach to civil partner Commission on Domestic Mission and now being allowed to enter into gay ships "will reflect the fact that they Evangelism after a presentation of an marriages or that there had been any will not be marriages , nor based on interim report on the 20/20 initiative ; change in church doctrine or discipline the presumption of sexual relations participated in a time of sharing with now that homosexual clergy will be between the two people making the members of the Presbyterian Church allowed to enter into civil partnerships. legal agreement." (USA) about common concerns; heard "The Church of England's position The "Civil Partnership" working Bishop George S. Packard, Bishop Suf on same-sex relationships has not group has recommended that clergy fragan for Chaplaincies, report on the changed and is not about to change in who wish to register under England's work of Episcopal chaplains in Iraq; the light of the Civil Partnership Act Civil Partnership Act may do so if they and heard Canadian observer Bishop that comes into effect in December," pledge to their bishop to conform to Michael Ingham of New Westminster said Peter Crumpler, the Archbishops' the discipline of the Church as out urge the Episcopal Church to play a Council director of communications , lined in Issues in Human Sexuality , stronger role in the Anglican Commu in a written statement. "It is set out in which forbids clergy to engage in sex nion , particularly on the issues cur the General Synod motion of 1987 and ual relations outside of heterosexual rently dividing the Communion. the House of Bishops' 1991 statement, marriage. Steve Waring
18 THE LIV IN G CHU RCH · JULY 10. 2005 Robert R. Chapman , Jr. photos Bishop Little of Northern Indiana confirms a young member of St. John's Church, Kirkland, Wash., during a visitation to the Diocese of Olympia which also included a Q&A session at St. Luke's, Seattle (right}. BishopLittle Visits DissentingChurches in Olympia Five congregations in the Diocese tion received a visit from a Midwest Bishop of Northern Indiana. of Olympia in which many members ern bishop last month. The five Even after many years of dialogue disagree with legislation on sexuality churches in western Washington were within Olympia over issues of homo enacted by the 2003 General Conven- visited by the Rt. Rev. Edward Little II, sexuality, a majority in the five remain skeptical of the idea that it is possible to interpret scripture in a way that is supportive of partnered homosexual LiturgiesMark FourStages of Life bishops or liturgical blessings of The Standing Commission on Bishop of Missouri, disagreed, arguing same-gender unions. Liturgy and Music endorsed publish the rites might hold the Church up to Their dissent from the position of ing "Liturgies for Rites of Passage" as ridicule. "I think they're trite," Bishop the majority in their diocese led to a supplement to the Book of Occa Smith said. While honoring the intent, sponsorship of a convention resolu sional Services when it met June 6-9 he argued they lacked the "gravitas tion last October by St. Luke's Church, in Atlanta. needed for liturgical materials." Tacoma, requesting a visitation from A four-member committee crafted Phoebe Pettingell of Three Lakes, the Rt. Rev. Robert W. Duncan, Bishop the prayers for the commission, taking Wis., championed the rites, arguing of Pittsburgh and moderator of the as its guide the four stages of life: they enhanced the priesthood of all Anglican Communion Network. When dependence, activity, leadership and believers. After debate, the commis the debate began at that convention, "elderhood." sion voted to endorse the rites as a passage of that resolution was uncer Some of the rites included prayers supplement to the Book of Occasional tain until the Bishop of Olympia, the from "Learning to Ride a Bike," "Mov Services, subject to editing by Ms. Pet Rt. Rev. Vincent W. Warner, Jr., ing from a Crib to a Bed," "Entering tingell. informed convention that Bishop Lit Dating Relationships," "Beginning Rites submitted to the commission tle already had agreed to visit the dio Menstruation," and "On the Godly by the National Organization of Epis cese. Expression of One's Sexuality." copalians for Life (NOEL), in response Bishop Little visited St. Luke's, Seat The Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander, to 2003 General Convention Resolu tle; St. John's, Kirkland; and St. Luke's, Bishop of Atlanta, lauded the work tion D047, which asked the commis Tacoma, and he spoke with "some done by the committee, suggesting the sion to create liturgies that "respond members" of St. Stephen's, Oak Har rites were consonant with an Anglican to the pastoral needs of women and bor, and St. Charles, Poulsbo. tradition exemplified by Lancelot men who have experienced miscar The event on June 1 at St. John's Andrewes in the 17th century of bring riage, abortion, or other trauma in the Church was a confirmation service ing prayer into all aspects of domestic childbearing or childbirth process," attended by about 60 to 70 people, life. were examined but rejected as being with 15 confirmands. The Rt. Rev. George W. Smith, too political. Robert R. Chapman, Jr.
IULY 10, 2005 · THE LIVING CHURCH 19 18Cl.:BIIHIVWith ESIIII Planning .. Secrecy, procrastination can tarnish a legacy
ByMichael O'Loughlin pride, privacy, or an unwillingness to relinquish con trol. Adult children who are afraid to appear bossy or Estate planning is among the most difficult conver- greedy may be afraid to raise hot-buttori issues like ~ations that many families will ever have. Writing in incapacity with a parent or siblings. They may shy · the jourrtal Elder's Advisor, authors David Gage and away from these subjects even when their parents John Gromala note that an underlying assumption in raise the issue, dismissing any immediate •need to our culture "seems to be that people are better off not discuss it. discussing their intentions with family members; that The National Center for Family Philanthropy doing so might only stir things up, exacerbate prob observes that "hesitance to address the realities of lems, or diminish the benefactor's prerogative to do estate planning often only forestalls the moment of whatever he or she wishes." conflict - or perceived conflict - until after the . Rather than discussing what is, in many families, a death of the loved one, when aggrieved family mem taoot> subject, or risking arguments over financial bers are least likely or able to capably handle the situ- d~eision-mak:ing,seniors and their adult children fre ation." · qtiently m~e THE [!VfNG CHURCH · JULY10. 2005 ing. The Rev. Sue Thompson, vicar of St. Edmund's · Aging Parent,s. "And without propel' finatlcial pl~\t{ )2 Church, Pacifica, Calif.,. experienced this first hand ning, taxes .can consume up to 70 percentof a.large . < after the death of her father. "The sister who was estate." · · ··• ncU11edas executor kept --:-and spent - all the acces- Fr. Fainsaid that while most of his con.gtegants, do · sil;)le m()ney left by my father/' Ms. Thompson said have a will, an up-to-date Willthat is very specific tan. '"l'herest Of11$siblings received only those funds from ·.alleviate many problems and mis:understantlings/ i >• ou~fcle agencies,su~h as life insurance, that were dis- "Where there are family heirlooms . and antiques .··• trihUted directly to .each of us.;, involved, those responsible . should ·... communicate . . The ~v ; Robert Fain, rector of Good Shepherd, clearly to all their heirs about who Willreceivewhich . :Augusta, Ga,., said he hasn't been contacted by per- particular items," he said. "Wills do not .always, sons seeking counseling or mediation even thouw he address these matters with specificity; . .. .. : h~ seen ar,.d, heard about the unhealthy effects of "It has been amazing to obseIVe the so.called .'finest .fatnilYmoney squabbles. "Perhaps this is •because people,' who are already well off, acting in a greedy · ··. fa.mID:s w;o\tl · JULY10 ; 2005 · THE LMNG CHURCH By Aaron Orear million Americans between the ages of 40 and 60, rep resenting approximately a third of the population. The hey're a generation that has dominated the Ameri oldest of this group, those born from 1946 to 1950, num Tcan landscape for decades, driving the nation's ber over 17 million and are quickly approaching retire economy and consciousness by sheer force of numbers. ment. Behind them comes wave after wave of boomers, They've been hippies and yippies and yuppies. They a 20-year flood of retirees. Although there's plenty of burned their draft cards and their bras, danced to disco time before even the oldest boomers will be thinking and traded on Wall Street. They've been lauded as the about retirement homes, many such communities are conscience of the country and mocked as the neurosis already planning for the influx. of a nation. One of the challenges inherent in such planning is Love it or hate it, the Baby Boom generation has rede attempting to discern just what sort of retirement home fined American life. And in a few years, many boomers boomers will want. It helps that most of the planning is will begin to retire. being done by boomers themselves. "I'm at the end of According to U.S. Census figures, there are some 87 the Baby Boom," says Melanie Hart, administrator at 22 THE LIVING CHUI\.CH · IULY10. 2005 Canterbury Manor, Bremerton , Wash. "I'm looking sity of North Carolina in Asheville. "That alone draws a ahead for myself, and for my friends. What do I see that number of people from all over the country because of I would like?" the opportunities to continue learning past the age of It's a question that is complicated by the changing retirement," says Ms. Mason. In addition to seminars trends in retirement. "It used to be that people would and travel groups, the center's College for Seniors offers move into retirement homes in their 70s," says Ms. Hart. a wide selection of classes, from basic line dancing and "The people moving in now are in their 80s. Boomers gentle yoga to pastel painting and a course about the are going to want to stay in their own homes longer, and comedies of Alec Guinness. as people stay healthier and live longer they'll be putting Episcopal Senior Ministries, an umbrella senior care off the move to a retirement community." group that operates Friendship Terrace Retirement When the boomers make their move, they'll be look Community in Washington, D.C., began planning for the ing for more amenities than bingo games and a beauty boomer influx back in 2000. They've also noticed the parlor. Hart said that computers and high-speed internet trend of more seniors staying active. access - rarely associated with the nursing-home "Many boomers plan to keep working after retire image - will be necessities. ment age," says Kate Lewis, director of community rela "Most of our current residents don't know much tions and services, "so we are planning a spring 2006 about computers, and most don't want to learn," she pre-retirement seminar which will offer information on said. "That's already changing, and having a computer career changing, transitioning to part-time employment, room isn't going to be enough. Boomers know comput ers, they have them in their homes, and they're going to expect high-speed access." Ms. Hart also foresees a potential change in residents' tastes. "I can see us having a latte stand on the prem ises," she said. "I know seniors don't typically want so much caffeine, but people here drink a lot of coffee. I see it slowing down as people age, but I don't see it stop ping." These amenities, along with exercise space and per haps a book shop, are about all Canterbury Manor can manage. Surrounded on all sides - albeit by beautiful views of Puget Sound - there's no room to add new facilities. "We don't have anywhere to expand, so we have to get creative in the space we have. We have to provide the amenities," Ms. Hart said. Space isn't a problem for the much larger Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community in Asheville, N.C., which has recently acquired 30 acres in which to expand . Even with room to breathe, Deerfield is taking no chances. The new land will be held for a few years while the staff determines what sort of housing will becoming a consultant to a former employer, and start appeal to the coming generations . ing a business." "We do annual surveys of our wait list to ascertain In anticipation of boomer restlessness , Friendship how their tastes are changing," says Dee Mason, Deer Terrace also provides volunteer opportunities for resi field's marketing director. "We feel that those who are dents , bringing events to the facility and connecting res not planning to come in for 10-15 years will give us a idents with outside volunteer work This has been good indication of what they will want at that time." strengthened, as have education programs, trips and What current residents want is a far cry from uninter tours and weekly activity programs. rupted tranquility. Deerfield boasts an aquatic center, a Will all of this satisfy the incoming boomers? "It's croquet court and hiking trails, and offers classes in Tai hard to predict what people are going to want," says Chi, Pilates and yoga This health club atmosphere has Canterbury Manor's Melanie Hart. "What will interest us attracted residents outside the typical age group. "A in 20 years?" number of the folks on our wait list are in their late 50s That's a tough question for a generation that has and early 60s," says Ms. Mason. "We've put a real empha expressed itself in so many varied, and even contradic sis on health and wellness throughout the campus, both tory, ways. One thing, however, can be assumed. A gen physically and programmatically . That works for any eration named "boomers" won't retire quietly. 0 age, of course, but it especially appeals to boomers." Deerfield has another ace up its sleeve. The Center Aaron Orear is a freelance writer based in Toronto, for Creative Retirement is located at the nearby Univer- Canada. JULY 10. 2005 · T HE LIVI NG CH URC H 23 EDITOR'S COLUMN ThatWorrisome Subject The advice that has been handed to me Church, for the most part, does not offer much through the years - prepare for retirement - help. I would think it would be valuable for a has been largely ignored. "You'll be sorry if soon-to-be retiree to be put in touch with you don't put something away," I was told. someone who has retired in order that they Now I'm sorry. might discuss everything from practical While retirement is not imminent, I have advice to spiritual development. A few large been thinking about it. I'm told that's what congregations might be able to do that, but for happens to people when they turn 60. It the most part, retirees will need to look on Did You Know ... becomes sort of a reality check. I find the their own. uncertainty of it all a little frightening. When Sometimes I become envious of those AmySeitz, General Conven will I go? Where (in a mild climate) will we clergy who have decided to take the Church tion deputyfrom the Dio live? How can we afford it? Will Social Secu Pension Fund's early retirement initiative, rity last? Will we have to work? How do we available for clergy who have 30 years of ceseof WestVirginia, is the prepare for it? Like many people, fourthmember of her fam we took a beating in the stock ily in three generationsto market a few years ago, and ever serveas a deputy. since then retirement has been a worrisome subject. Actually, the prospect of retiring does not look all bad. Aside from the aforementioned questions, I find the prospect of not working, Quote of the Week even though I enjoy my work, quite appealing. So is spending JournalistRichard Morrison, in time with my hobbies, doing some an opinionpiece for TheTimes things I've never had time to do, traveling to places I've never been, of London,on the Archbishop seeing children and grandchildren more often. ordained ministry and have reached age 55. of Canterbury'scritique of For some people, the Church has been para Those people are able to enjoy a more relaxed modernmedia: "We are mount in answering some of these questions lifestyle or visit places they've always wanted about retirement. I know a family who was so to see, or even take on something completely employedto sell papers,not devoted to their pastor, they decided to retire different while they're still in good health. I've improvethe world.We leave to the place where he moved. He must have known some who have gone back to college, that to priestsand politicians. been thrilled. I am acquainted with someone started their own business, or written a book. Andwhat a greatjob they else who would retire only near a parish in At other times I think about clergy I've which he and his wife were comfortable with known who couldn't wait until they retired. make of it." the liturgical style. And what happens when They were counting the days during the last that parish calls its next rector and the place two or three years of their active ministry, and changes completely? Time to move again, I it showed, as many accepted "lame-duck" sta suppose. I met a woman who told me when it tus and little ministry was accomplished. came time to retire, she would consider only Unfortunately, some of those clergy, and some Episcopal Church-related retirement commu lay people I know, moved into retirement and nities. She eventually did move to one and had few interests or hobbies to keep them seemed happy there. I can't imagine going to occupied, and their time in the idyllic years any of those extremes, but I do understand the turned out to be all too short and unhappy. need to make such decisions. We all know the importance of the Church Ideally, it would be helpful if the Church reaching out to young people, but at the same became a more effective resource to ordinary time it should have some idea of what it's folks in matters of retirement. Other than going to do about the burgeoning number of informing someone who wants to retire where people of retirement age. People are living he or she might find an Episcopal church in longer, retiring earlier, and staying active later. some community in another part of the coun They will provide immense challenges for the try, or where an Episcopal Church-related Church in the years ahead. retirement community might be found, the David Kalvelage, executive editor 24 THE LIVING CHURCH · JULY 10. 2005 EDITORIALS HearteningAddress The address by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Rowan Williams, to the Anglican Consultative Council [p. 6] is a significant message on the future of the Anglican Communion. In his 45-minute address, the archbishop illustrated a Archbishop clear understanding of the issues that have brought the Communion to the precipice of division, and he spoke on these matters clearly and pastorally. In one sense, Archbishop Williams spoke as if a split in the 70-million-member Williamsspoke Communion was inevitable. He mentioned the importance of maintaining friend ship in the "wearisome and saddening divisions" of the Church, admitting that we clearlyand don't seem to know how to move forward as "visibly full brothers and sisters." He spoke of the need for respect, and added, "Friendship in Christ, it seems, is possi pastorallyon the ble even when sacramental communion isn't." He even mentions that we are to call each other friends. issuesthat have It is encouraging to discover that sizable portions of the archbishop's address are biblically based, in particular the first two chapters of Paul's Letter to the Romans. It is also hopeful to see that the archbishop acknowledges that the actions taken by broughtthe the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada have caused "outrage and hurt." Knowing that Archbishop Williams' personal theology tends to be on the lib Communion eral side, it is all the more heartening to see him acknowledge the tragedy of a pos sible division and to rebuke, albeit indirectly, both sides in the sexuality debate. to the precipice The Archbishop of Canterbury cannot emphasize strongly enough that people will be looking to the Anglicans gathered in Nottingham to see what they have to say. of division. "They are wanting us to talk about Jesus," he told the delegates, "and what Jesus has to say to this crisis." The archbishop is right on target with those remarks. Let us not lose track of his comments no matter which way the current predicament turns out. MuchMore to Offer Our second Retirement Issue brings to mind the growing number of retired clergy in the Episcopal Church. With large numbers of active clergy moving into their 60s, the Church Pension Fund's 30-year retirement initiative available for those age 55 and above, and the aging of the "Baby Boom" generation, retirement of clergy is becoming a major issue in the Episcopal Church. It is obvious that the Church will soon have a greater number of retired clergy in its ranks. Many of the retired clergy still have productive years of quality ministry ahead. Some of them will be anxious to serve the Church in whatever capacity might be avail able. Others will be content to spend their retirement without any responsibilities, and prefer to be members of a congregation rather than be involved in its leadership. Hopefully, the Church will find suitable ministries for retired clergy who wish to serve . Whether they're involved in long-term supply ministry, serving a congrega tion one or two days per week, assisting in a large parish, or being part of ministry teams that serve several small congregations, the retired clergy can be a wonder ful resource to the Church. Their faithful, effective ministries ought to be used as widely as possible. Trendsin Retirement This second Retirement Issue takes a look at a rapidly growing segment of soci ety - those in retirement - and how the Church ministers to and with them. The Episcopal Church has always been prominent in its ministries to the aging, but now people are retiring earlier than in the past, and often in better health than their predecessors. This special issue presents articles on various aspects of retirement, resources for those either considering or already in retirement, along with perti nent advertising and our usual news and features. We hope you'll want to share the contents of this issue with others. JULY 10. 2005 · THE LIVING CHURCH 25 By Teny Parsons the small meat plant my brother runs My family microcosm has helped me now. Its employees in that small town to understand the generational shift in I have watched retirement change in have aging relatives of their own and a leadership going on in the Church. Our my lifetime, especially as I grow closer wealth of kindness for the man who res heads tell us we are neither our parents to it myself. My maternal grandparents cued the company from a slide toward nor our children. The world changes, so were tobacco farmers in the foothills of red ink, whose memory has abandoned the worlds of our childhoods are dra eastern Kentucky. Farmers did not him but whose desire to be useful is matically different. As those who retire in those days, but they could also irrepressible. fought World War II (my father) retired, make a living from the farm then. After Watching a father whose "around their places in leadership were filled by Grandmother died, my mother and her the-house" responsibilities were always those who were children during that older sister took turns staying overnight the lawn and garage get up to clear war. Now this generation is retiring, with Granddaddy, fixing him breakfast, dishes, put away groceries, run a vac surrendering decision-making roles to doing any laundry or housekeeping that uum and sweep a kitchen floor to a the post-WWII generation and its chil needed to be done, and then getting state worthy of a general inspection, I dren. back to their own lives for the rest of have finally figured out that it is not One issue where the tension between the day. My aunt lived about 30 miles busyness he seeks. Rather, he wants to the retiring and the emerging genera away, my parents 50. Dad used to joke be helpful, to be a contributing member tions is clear is the congregational about calling Mother to ask, "Where am of his shrinking circle of influence (that financial planning device known as the I sleeping tonight?" nowadays consists pledge card. The He had a great respect for his father largely of his family), annual ritual of filling in-law. We all did. Though I watched to be useful and pro He wants to be out the card and return him grow older, move more slowly, and ductive. ing it is an essential act drive in a way that ultimately made us At the same time helpful,usefuf of loyalty for the major all a bit nervous, my grandfather was that this grandfather ity of those born before one of the wisest men I expect to continues to assert ··~d productive. the 1940s and is an encounter in my life. Born at the end of his position in the acceptable practice for the 19th century into a rural community family, his grandsons, us Baby Boomers. that offered him an abundance of hard ranging in age from 10 However, those adults work and limited educational opportu to 34, are equally busy age 40 and under just nities, he had an understanding of peo claiming their maturing place in that don't get it. In fact, by the dozens they ple and the ways of life that is rare, and same circle. Watching the competition are speaking up and saying "no thank I miss it. between the generations to do what you" to the practice. "How can you My father was busy building a busi used to be "chores" is endearing, amus make a budget?" ask their elders. "You ness. He liked to say that his retirement ing, and enlightening. estimate," is the usual response. plan was that he would go to work in As one generation retires, others Last year, at the annual national the morning and come home when he emerge into new leadership and deci stewardship leadership event produced got ready. Then he added, "And I own sion-making roles. There is tension in by the Office of Stewardship (Inventing half of this company, so nobody can tell this inevitable transition between the the Wheel), this precise confrontation me when it's time to quit." At 83, demen desire of the retirees to pass on hard took place. Most of the older church tia is slowly exacting its toll, but he still won wisdom and the eagerness of the leaders were aghast to hear two manages to spend a couple of hours at young to adopt new ways. younger workshop presenters insist 26 THE LIVING CHURCH · JULY 10. 2005 TheReader's Vi ewpoint article does not necessan/y representthe editorialopinion of THE LM~ C HURCHor its board of directors. that neither they nor their friends could find any reason to fill out a pledge card. The budget argument cut no ice with these young people. They were, how ever, willing to talk about their own In his article , "We're Getting Thrown Out" [TLC, June 19], the Rev. Peter experience with tithing as a spiritual Manzo uses the wrong ship as an in1age of his concern. Instead of the Titanic, I and financial practice in ways that suggest the cruise ship Poseidon, of 1972 cinema fame. The Church isn't headed many of their seniors are not. It made for an iceberg. It's been turned upside down for a very interesting day. and the passengers don't know which way is The Church isn't headed It is possible that the pledge card is a up. As in "The Poseidon Adventure," with the long-range planning tool with a shelf ship upside down in the water , some are for an iceberg. It's been life no longer than decades. It is equally going up to get saved, and others are going possible that it has a transcendent qual down to get saved. turned upside down ity, possibly the notion of cultivating a This is not a new experience for God's and the passengers don't healthy relationship with the money in Church. As the world becomes more and our pockets by applying the discipline more enlightened (slavery , race relations , know which way is up. of a commitment to return a portion of women 's rights , liturgical renewal , sexual it to God. identity), the Church has its comfortable berths challenged. Personally, I choose It is increasingly common for retirees to go in the direction of Jesus, who spurned the self-righteous of his day and to trade the family homestead for a final brought God's love to tax collectors, Samaritans, prostitutes and lepers. (In this dream home, which is then succeeded sense, "the last shall be first," or down is always up). by a transitional facility with a range of (The Rev.) William P. McLemore social, housekeeping, and medical serv LaGrang e, Ga. ices. The golf bag is a more common retirement accessory than the rocking A SafeEnvironment chair. The one thing that remains David James' "A Need for Comfort" [TLC, June 26] brought important infor unchanged is the struggle between the mation and suggestions about persons among us who may have Alzheimer's. I retiring and emerging, the experienced want to add one more way churches can help. and the experimenting. It is an ongoing I volunteer at an Alzheimer's Caregivers Time-Out program which meets three process in every aspect of our family, days a week at a United Methodist church. Clients are brought for one to four social, religious, and professional inter hours and take part in activities like bingo, physical exercises, simple arts and actions. Of course, elders have a wealth crafts . Periodically, caregivers meet separately as a support group. The program of useful wisdom that can save us from has two paid staff members and is funded mostly by United Way. repeating their own costly mistakes. (Continued on next page) Equally,the young know things unimag ined when elders were young and have ideas and opinions shaped by different Native Ame circumstances . When it comes to old '. . ways versus new, wisdom most often lies somewhere between the two. I don't think my grandfather ever touched a computer but he certainly understood the truth of "garbage in, garbage out," though his applications might have been different. It strikes me that one of the richest opportuni ties of retirement years is the time and distance to evaluate what we have learned and detect the difference between eternal wisdom and time-lim ited cleverness. When I retire, will I remember my own struggle to convince "older, wiser" heads that my new ideas might be bet ~ ter? I doubt it, but I am hopeful. 0 Terry Parsons is the stewardship offi -,~\'~.)lhiiifflt4( ''"Phone: 703-535-1114 _- cer for the Episcopal Church. .-,;:;,, JULY IO. 2005 · T HE LIVING CHURCH 27 LETTERSTO THE EDITOR The Aussie Bible ( Well, bits of it anyway!> (Continued from previous page) Re-told by Kel Richards ACTO provides a safe environment A bunch of Aussies have spent the day at the beach. where clients (patients) are treated as They wind up in someone's backyard and the barbe peopl e who can have fun and even cue is fired up. Later, over a cold can or a cup of tea, contribute from whatever creativity one bloke starts telling stories. They are some of the they have. And for a time it relieves best known and best loved stories in the world. their caregivers who, as David James Stories about the carpenter who changed history, but this time those stories are re-told in real, fair dinkum, says, become the primary victims. Aussie English! This is a ministry some congrega tions may be called to take up. Only $6.95 per copy (Th e Rev.) Edward M. Berckman (PA residents add 6% sales tax) Valdosta, Ga. Available in the USA exclusively through: Glencrolx Promotions, Inc., "Ke/ Richards has given us an Aussie 1928 Spring Garden Street, Suite 2F, Bible and, when I read it, I was surprised Philadelphia, PA 19130-3859 A NewCreature by my own feelings. It is not a translation. It is more like a re-telling of what it would Also available:-w. theaussiebible.com The Word of God is just that, the be like if the whole story had happened (in For organizational, multiple, and wholesale Word of God, who was Jesus Christ Australia)" pricin& and orders, please e-mail inquiries to - Dr. Peter Jensen, Archbishop of Sydney [email protected]. incarnate. He will forgive your sins and will forgive the sin of homosexu ality as long as it is confessed and COLLEGE MINISTRIES! . • . CHAPLAINS! homosexuals or lesbians repent from The TLC College Services Directory will run their lifestyle and return to God or from August 14 through September 24 (7 weeks.) accept Jesus Christ as their Savior by Be sure to sign up your college or university! confessing of their sin and asking the Closing Date for Listings: July 13 Lord Jesus Christ to come into their For more information call Tom at (414) 276-5420 life and change them. If this is done and the homosexual person does repent and Jesus changes his life, he will no longer remain in that lifestyle. He will be a new creature in Christ. ENJOYRETIREMENT Homosexual persons may have those desires like any other human, ON YOURTERMS but if they are letting the Lord direct You'veearned the right to makeyour their lives, they will not go back to that sinful lifestyle. Many cases are retirementwhat you wantit to be. documented to this event happening. WestminsterGanterbury Richmond can Should they remain in the Church as be the settingwhere you write the long as they are sinning? No! They are next greatchapter of your life. to be treated as any other sinner who continues in their sin and with two or Our new Next Chapter homes and three witnesses asked to repent. If apartments are more than 90% they refuse , they should be sent away from the Church until they do repent reserved. Call us today for and their life is changed. If a church a personal tour. [fBE NEXi:Q.rAPTE~j wants to continue letting them stay, the church is in violation of God's principles and will certainly answer to WESTMINSTER God. Should the Anglican Church "throw ) .C ~TER.._BURY out" the churches that continue in sin? ~ R I C H M O N D Sure, as long as they are not in sin as Improving with Age• well. Who decides that ? Righteous members who are in proper fellow 804-264-6256 ~ 800-445-9904 ship with God the Father and are not Avenue looking to their own guidance but to God to lead and guide them. John Dalk e LCT/10 Edmonds , Wash. 28 THE LIV ING CHURCH · JULY 10. 2005 A Stepat a Time the conclusion that 'Thus the 'Vicar of an unwarranted and undeserved trib Christ' is turn ed blasphemously into a ute. Furth ermore , he would have us The Seattl e Statement - "Mary: surrogate god" is not only far fetched, it believe that Cardinal Ratzinger , Grace and Hope in Christ" [TLC, June goes well beyond the pale ofreasonable Bartholomew I, the Archbishop of Can 19, 26] - could not have been published discourse. terbury, the Chief Rabbi of Rome, and without the OK of the Holy See. Despite Mr. Howard would have us believe all the other religious figures in atten what many have proclaimed about the that the unpre cedented array of kings, dance were, wittingly or unwittingly, hard line of Pope Benedict XVI, I find presidents , prime ministers, dignitaries , engaging in blasphemy. I find Mr. here a sincere desire by his holiness to religious leaders , notables and common Howard's line of thinking hard to digest. rea ch Christian agreement wherever folks from all over the world was noth (The Rev.) Federico Serra-Lima, SSC possible , and let the disagreements float ing but a very large crowd fooled into Qf,d Chatham, N. Y for the time being. We should remember how Cardinal Ratzinger held on against German Lutherans' skepticism , until finally achieving the first great mutual under Makinga Good Gift standing between Roman Catholics and German Lutherans on the doctrine of justification by faith. Without his tenac Better ity, that understanding , which is as clear a statement as one could hope for, might In planningfor retirementand the future,more and more people are taking never have been won. advantageof the manygift-planning options availabletoday. These include Maybe, just maybe, after 400 years of bequestsby will, revocabletrusts, gift annuities,pooled incomefunds, separation , this pope can be what the charitabletrusts, gifts of securitiesand real estate,in-kind gifts, whole Christian world sorely needs: a endowmentgiving, and other possibilities. unifier who works through the possible , one step at a time. A sea anchor, not a Carefulplanning can actuallymake a good gift better. ground anchor ; always heading in the Considerthese potentialbenefits of planningyour gift: right direction , but not stuck in the mud. • Maximizethe size of your gift. (The Rev.) Brendan Liddell • Obtain life incomefrom your gift. Peoria, m. • Optimizethe tax-relatedbenefits . It's Sacrilege • Tailoryour gift to a specificneed. . Increaseyour personalsatisfaction. The cover headline, "Send in the . Protectyourself from hastydecisions .. Clowns" [TLC, June 12], should have read "Send in the Exor cist" or "Send in Help for You the Psychiatrist ." This so-called "clown Forfurther informationabout ing around " is nothing but sacrileg e, charitablegift planning, and one more bit of evidence that the contactJohn Hoskins,Senior split in the Episcopal Church has PhilanthropicAdvisor at already occurred . 888-493-5116or via e-mail (The Rev.) Scott Foresman at [email protected]. St. Timothy's Church Youcan also request Bishap , Calif informationthrough our website at www.st-francis.org. Hardto Digest I was quite surprised by Michael Howard's letter [TLC,June 5]. Granted, not everyone can discern true greatness A donor-supportedchild and holiness . However, to speak of the ~ we,r-arcministry embracing worldwide love for John Paul II as FRANClS theEpiscopal tradition "worship and adoration ... of an appar ACMEMi ently devout and well-intentioned old ~l"lO of servicesince 1945 . man in a white outfit," and to equate that genuine love for the pope with the 509 bit Elm5trfft ·Salina,~ 6.,.01 · www.st-frencil.0t9· 888,.93 ~5116 worship of the golden calf and to reach © 2005F The Saint Francis Academy STFA-2269 JULY 10. 2005 · THE LIVING CHUllCH 29 Resourcesfor Information,Services and Advocacy AARP(American Association of RetiredPersons) AmericanBar Association Commission Associationof SmallFoundations www.aarp.org on Lawand Aging www.smallfoundations.org 888-687-2277 www.abanet.org/aging 301-907-3337 202-662-8690 Alzheimer'sAssociation CARIE(Center for Advocacyfor the Rights www.alz.org AmericanGeriatrics Society andInterests of the Elderly) 800-272-3900 www.americangerlatrics.org www.carie.org 212-308-1414 215-545-5728 AmericanAssociation of Homes and Services for the Aging AmericanHealth care Association Childrenof AgingParents (CAPS) www.aahsa.org (long-termcare advocacy) www.caps4caregivers.org 202-783-2242 www.ahca.org 800-227-7294 202-842-4444 ChurchPension Group (Retirementhousing resources) www.cpg.org/retirementhousing 800-223-6602 Music, Prayers, The CoachConnection (Retirementcoaches directory) www.findyourcoach.com Worship, Community • • • 800-887-7214 Familycaregiver Alliance All Transformed www.caregiver.org 800-445-8106 By the Rev. Charles E. B. Gill TheFoundation Center St. Andrew 's Episcopal Church (Familyfoundations resource list) Nags Head , NC www.fdncenter.org/learn/topical/famlly.html Diocese of East Carolina GenerationsUnited (Advocacyfor Intergenerationalpublic policy) www.gu.org Never in nearly 25 years of ordained ministry 202-289-3979 NationalAcademy of ElderLaw Attorneys have I been blessed with such an outpouring of www.naela.com prayer and such a Spirit of Christ's love among us 520-881-4005 NationalAdult Day Services Association as a parish family! www.nadsa.org 800-558-5301 Faith Alive has spurred in us the NationalAssociation for Homecareand Hospice movement and desire to www.nahc.org 202-547-7424 give witness to our Faith. 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He is sur Alban's, Kingstree , and St. Stephen's, St. vived by his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Bartee & SERVE : Step hen , SC; add: 305 Hampton Ave., and Stoney; several grandc hildren and great Kingstree, SC 29556. grandc hildren . A TRULY The Rev. Frank C. Sierra is rector of UNIQYE Redeemer , 7110 Highway 9 NW, Kansas City, The Rev. LeslieT. Francis, retired rec MO 64152-2930. tor of Chur ch of the Good Shepherd , OPPORTUNITY The Rev. MarkStevenson is coordinator of Barre, vr,died April 1 at a nursing home the Center for Christian Ministry Initiatives in Mayo, vr.H e was 87. Spanish Emer sion Studies, Holy Family at Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, 311 Born in North Adams, MA, Fr. Francis 11th St., Ambridge, PA 15003. Language School, San Pedro Sula, Hon graduated from Hamilton College. He served duras . Professionals deliver better serv The Rev. JustynTerry i s assistant professor in the Army during World War II, then was ices when speaking the Language of at Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, 311 employed by General Electric in Pittsfield, 11th St., Ambridge, PA 15003. MA. He went on to graduate from Episcopal those served. We specialize in teaching Theological Seminary and was ordained to Spanish with emphasis on language for Retirements the diaconate and priesthood in 1957. He was Clergy, Medica l, Social Services and Legal The Very Rev. PeggyPatterson , as dean of curat e at St. Paul's , Concord, NH, 1957-59; Personnel. St. John 's Cathedral , Wilmington, DE. rector of St. George's, Lee, MA, and vicar of Live and learn within total emersion Good Shepherd , Lee, 1959-69; assistant at The Rev. Pele Turner, as rector of Holy environme nt of Our Little Roses com Good Shepherd , West Springfield, MA, 1969- Spirit, El Paso, TX. muni ty. Four week study packages The Rev. Bob Walker, as rector of St. 70; and rector in Barre from 1970 until 1983, Philip's, Sedalia, CO. when he retired . Fr. Francis is survived by a include room and board. daughter , Meg O'Connor, of Barre Town, VT; If you are considering a second vocation, Ordinations two sons, Robert , of Revere, MA, and Teddy, or interes ted in taking on a new direc of Albany, NY;three grand children ; a brother , Deacons tion toward helping a unique comm u Richard ; and a sister , Helena nity, we encourage you to contact us. Milwaukee- HazelRed Bird , JohnDouglas Hickey. Next week ... For details contact: Niek de Goeij South Dakota - Charles E. A. Johnson, LindaB. Valandra, EvelynJ. Weaver, I. Michael More from Nottingham E-mail: [email protected] JULY 10. 2005 · T HE LIV ING C HURCH 31 OPPORTIJNITYFOR SPANISH-SPEAKINGPRIFSTS FancyFeast 2 8 We are opening another Ecumenical Spanish Church 9 in the New York or Atlanta area and are in need of two additional priests. We worship in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Salary will be $30,000 more than you are currently earning, plus parsonage, utilities, car, car insurance and moving expenses. You must have a desire to serve the Hispanic community and desire a long-lasting, secure career. Must be fluently bi-lingual in speaking/reading/writing in both Spanish and English. Please send resumes to: Search Committee Attn: Byron and Candis Darken 459 Columbus Avenue # 234 New York, NY 10024 51 "Speak Lord, Across Down for your servant is listening" 1 Tableware? 1. Lord,faith, baptism unifier 9. "Justsay __ " 2. ChineseBuddha 1o " untoothers ... " 3. Firstplace 11. Movie:__ Confidential 4. Screens,liturgically 12. Preposition 5. Freshmancadet 13. Graciasor volentestart (plural) 6. Animal'sretreat center 15.Godlike 7. Mai follower Helping 17. Tableware? Individuals and Groups 8. Listender 18. Unit of resistance 13. Fireand brimstone consequence to Hear God's Call 19. Saintly start, for short 14. Ready-golink 20. Biblical pronoun 15. Redor blackletter follower In each of our lives, crossroads 21. Therewas no room there are approached: The choices may seem 16. Tablecloth? 23. Sumeriangod 17. Tableware? to be many, yet the best direction 25. Vaticanchurch, for short to take is unclear. 22. Wyeth,initially 26. Tableware? 24. Hiswife was a real saH In carrying out their responsibilities, groups 27. Psalmist'sdeep place 27. Greekletter 28. WrigleyField plant are faced with the need to make choices: 29. Animaldoc 31. Frenchhere 30. FootballerTittle Too little time seems to be devoted 32. Spanishyes to seeking God's guidan ce in the process. 32. Teabiscuit 34. NT book 33. Christiansymbol Our nationally recognized workshops 36. PBSfunder 34. Halfway help both individuals and groups open 37. Earliestcombining form 35. Ecumenicalcouncil site their hearts and mind s - their whole selves - 38. Churchpart 40. UKTV network to the guiding presence of God. 39. Alien,for short 42. Formerlyknown as PBF 41. Conservativetypes 44. Nabokovnovel Please contact our Program Office. 43. cathedraldenizen 45. Born We look forward to the opportunity 46. " __ thoumy vision" 47. NBChit show to see how we can help. 48. ERworker 50. HebrewGod 49. GoldenDome site, initially LISTENING HEARTS MINISTRIES 50. PoetCummings Phone : 4 I 0-366-1851 51. Sideboard? Email: [email protected] One in a monthly series by the Rev. Timothy E. Schenck, rector of All Saints' Church, Website: www.listeninghearrs.org Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Answers to appear next week 32 THE LIVIN G CHURCH · JULY 10. 2005 FULL-TIME RECTOR CLASSIFIEDS WICHITA, KANSAS BOOKS POSITIONS OFFERED St. Stephens Episcopal Church is ANG LICAN THEOLOGICAL BOOKS - scholarly. FULL-TIME CAT HEDRAL CAN ON: St. John 's situated in a very nice residential out-of-p rint - bought and sold. Request catalog. The Ct11hetlrt1l, A lb11q11erqu e, NM, is a dynamic , growing and area of Wichita with 150 dedicated Anglican Biblfopol e, 858 Church St., Sara toga Springs, vibrant congrega tion with exce llent lay leadership and a communicants seeking a priest NY 12866-8615. (518) 587-7470.AnelicanBk @aol.com. stro ng staff. St. John 's seeks an experienced (at least three years). energetic. team player and compas sionat e priest to who is a spiritual leader, skilled oversee the Pastora l Care and Outreach Ministries. BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHO R. QUALITY In addition to Pastoral Care and Outreach responsibili ties, preacher/public speaker, SUBSIDY PUBLISHER ACCEPTING MA USC RIPTS. the successf ul incumbent will possess outstandin g preach 1-800-695-9599 . accomplished in conducting ing, program development and management skills. The liturgicaland theologically based canon pastor will be a full panicip ant in the worship and liturgica l life of the Cathedra l. 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New Programs and Retreats: Father Scripture. we place a premium on relationships and small hood : A Hero's Journ ey, 7/ 22-23; Pray and Play: Su m group Bible study. The directo r will oversee a sizable paid programs, lay ministry, and mer Ca mp for Ad ults, 8/12-14: 4th Day Renewa l and volunteer staff; full-time position with benefits. E-mail: education. Our new priest will be Weekend , 9/9- 1 I; Lab yrinth: Sacred Walking . 9/ 16- 18 [email protected] . Interested persons may visit and more. Call for Brochure. Tel. (561) 496-4130 . Web: www.adve ntbirmineham.org and contact Gil Kracke at met with enthusiasmand support. www.dunca ncenter.org. (205) 226-3516 . Send a letter of interest, resume POSITIONS OFFERED FULL-TIME ORGANI T/CHOIRMASTER: Christ and COO profile to Church Cathedral, New Orleans, LA requires an organ ist/choir director begi1111i11~Ja1111arv I 2006 to contillue FULL -TIM E ORGANIST/CHOIRMASTER: Christ The Rev. Canon Jo Ann Smith the long history of musical exce llence at the cathedral. To Church Cathedral, Lexi ugto 11, Kentucky. Christ Church learn more abo ut the cathedral and the details of this posi Canon to the Ordinary Cathedral seeks full-time Organi st/Choirmaster for a his tion, visit us at www.cccnola.org. A resume and three ref toric. downtown Episcopal cathedra l parish. established in 835 SW Polk Street erences should be sent to Org anist/Choir Director 1796. with an ongoing commitment 10 musicaJexce llence Searc h Co mmitt ee, Chri st Church Cathedral , 2919 St. Topeka, KS 66612. in the broad Anglican tradition and RSCM Ame rica. 3/49 Charles Ave., New Orleans , LA 70115 no later than Sep Holtkamp Organ. 1949/1999. Cho ir of Men and Boys, tember 31, 2005 . Gir ts· Choir. and Cathedra l Singers (adult mixed) . 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JULY IO. 2005 · THE LIVING C H UR.CH 33 Sullllller CHURCH DIRECTORY DEL MAR, CA KIHEI, MAUI, HI DETROIT, Ml ST. PETER 'S (Downtown Del Mar) TRINITY BY THE SEA (808) 879-0161 ST. JOHN 'S Website: www .stpetersdelmar .net The Rev. Mor ley Frech , Jr ., r Website: www .stjohnsdetroit .org (313) 962-7358 Sun H Eu 7:45, 9, 11: Tues 7 Wed 9:30 Sat 5 Sun H Eu 9 The Rev 'd. Steven J. Kelly , SSC , r The Rev 'd Michael Bedford , SSC . asst. Sun MP 7:30, 8 H Eu, 10 H Eu: Tues-Thur H Eu 12:15 , M-F 5 PASADENA, CA EP ALL SAINTS CHURCH (626) 796-1172 CHICAGO, IL 132 N. Euclid Ave www .allsaints-pas .org ASCENSION N. LaSalle Blvd at Elm KANSAS CITY, MO The Rev. J. Edwin Bacon , Jr ., r: the Rev. Wilma Jakobsen ; ascens ionchic ago .org (312) 664-1271 the Rev. Shannon Ferguson Kelly ; the Rev. Zelda Sisters of St. Ann e (312) 642-3638 OLD ST. MARY 'S 1307 Holmes (816) 842-0975 Kennedy , the Rev. Susan Russell The Rev. Gary P. Fert ig, r: the Rev. Richard Higginbotham www .stmaryskcmo .org Sun H Eu 7:30, 9 & 11:15; Sun Education for All Ages at Sun Masses 8 (Low), 9 (Sung) 11 (Sol & Ser). MP 7:30. Adult Masses: Sun 8 Low: 10 Sol; Noon : Daily, Sat 11 10:15, Weekdays 12:10. (Wed H Eu w/Laying on of Hands lor Ed 10, Sol E&B 4 (1S ) Daily: MP 6:40 (ex Sun) Masses 7, 6:20 Healing) : Tues 6:30 Recovery Euchari st. Child care for all (Wed), 10 (Sat): EP M-S 6. Sun 4: C Sat 5:30-6. Sun 10:30- LAS VEGAS, NV services 10:50 Rosary 9:30 Sat CHRIST CHURCH 2000 S. Maryland (702) 735-7655 1 mil e off str ip christ issavio r@lvcm .com SAN FRANCISCO, CA Sun H Eu 8, 10:30. 6, Sat 5, Daily H Eu (ex Sat) 12:05 (CHICAGO WEST SUBURBAN) CHURCH OF THE ADVENT OF CHRIST THE KING RIVERSIDE, IL 261 Fell St. (415) 431-0454 ST. PAUL'S PARISH 60 Aken side Rd. AVALON, NJ The Rev. Paul A. Burrows , r www .stp aulspari sh.org (708) 447 -1604 ST. JOHN 'S CHURCH-BY-THE SEA 25th & Avalon Sun Mass 8 (Low). 9 (Sung) , 11 (High), Evensong & Bene The Rev. Thoma s A. Fras er, r Sun H Eu 9 (June & Sept) : Sun 8 & 10 (July & Aug) diction ol the Blessed Sacrament 3; Mon-Fri 7:30 Daily Mass Sun Eu 9 & 10:30. Wkd y Eu Tues 7. Wed 7, Fri 10:30. Sacra (Low); Sat Mass (w/healing) & Fed Holidays 9; Holy Days ment of Reconciliation 1st Sat 4-4 :30 & by appt , A/C add'I Mass (Low) at 6:30 : Mon-Sat Eve Prayer 6; Holy Days MILLVILLE, NJ Evensong 6 CHRIST CHURCH (AAC) (856) 825-1163 EAST CHICAGO, IN 225 Sassafras St ., 08332 ROXBURY, CT GOOD SHEPHERD 4525 Baring Ave. (219) 397-4597 Sun H Eu 10, Tues 7:30 Prayer Group , Wed HS Eu 7:30 CHRIST CHURCH (Thirty minutes from th e Chicago Loop ) 4 Weller 's Bridge Rd. (860) 354-4113 Canon C.R. Phelps , S.S.C., r The Rev. John M. MIiie r., Jr ., r Sun Mass (Sung) 1O . E & B (1st Sun) 6 NEWARK, NJ Jul y-Aug : Sun H Eu & HU 8, 9:30 (Sung) & Kids Prog (July GRACE CHURCH 950 Broad St., at Feder al Sq. only) Sep✓une : Sun H Eu & HU 8, Adult Forum 9:30 , H Eu www .gracechurchinnewark .org & Ch S 10:30 INDIANAPOLIS, IN Th e Rev. J. Carr Holland Ill , r CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (317) 636-4577 Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung); Mon-Fri 12:10 125 Monument Circle , Downtown www. cccindy .org WILMINGTON, DE Th e Very Rev. Robert Giannin i, dean and r CHRIST CHURCH CHRISTIANA HUNDRED CARLSBAD, NM Sun Eu 8, 9 & 11; Christian Formation 1O ; Santa Misa 1 GRACE CHURCH 508 W. Fox St. (505) 885-6200 www .christchurchde .org (for directions) (302) 655-3379 (All service times SEPT thru MAY) The Rev. Canon Thomas W. Gray , r The Rev. Dr. John Martine, , r, the Rev. Will iam Field , Sun H Eu 8:30 (I), & 10:30 (II), Wed H Unction 10 assoc. , the Rev. Raymond Nelson , assoc ., the Rev. Wendy Porter , assoc ., Barbara Jea n Brown , Christian Formation NEW ORLEANS, LA Sun H Eu 8 (I) & 10(11). Wed 9, Thurs H Eu 6:30 CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (504) 895-6602 SANTA FE, NM 2919 St. Cha rles Ave . HOLY FAITH 311 E. Palac e (505) 982 -4447 SAFETY HARBOR, FL On the street ca r line at the corner of 6th St. The Rev. Canon Dale Colem an, r: the Rev. Jon Anderson , CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (727) 725-4726 Please jo in us for our bicentenn ial event s assoc.; the Rev. Duncan Lanum , asst. ; the Rev. Joan Gar 601 Phillipe Parkway (Near famous spa!) www.c c cnol a.org cia , d: Mr. John Buck , music director. The Rev. Raynald Bonoan , r, The Rev. Marshall Ellis , asst. The Very Rev. David duPlantier , dean Sun H Eu 7:45, Sung H Eu 9, 11:30, Christian Ed 10:30. Mon Sun 8 & 10. Formation 9, Wed 12 Sun Mass 7:30 (1928). 9, 11. 6. Christian Formation 10:10. Daily day H Rosary 9:30. Tues H Eu 10. Thurs H Eu 12:10. MP and Mass: M and F 12:15, Tu and Th 5:30. Wand S 9:30 (W: HS) EP daily ST. ANNA'S SARASOTA, FL Serving th e French Qu art er since 1846. CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER NEW YORK, NY 1313 Esplanade Ave. (504) 947-2121 222 South Palm Ave . (Downtown) (941) 955-4263 The Rev. William H. Ter ry . r E-mail: wterry2217 @aol.com ST. BARTHOLOMEW 'S Park Ave . and 51st St. Website: www .redeemersarasota.org www .stbarts.org (212) 378-0200 E-ma il: COR @redeemersarasot a.org ; Sun Eucharist (said) 8, Solemn High Mass 10, Wed 6 Low Mass , Healing. Anointing. Daily mass M-F noon Sun Eu 8, 9 Cho Eu 11, Cho Ev 5. "Come as you are" Eu 7. The Rev. Fredrick A. Robin son , r; the Rev. Rich ard C. Mon-Fri MP 8. Eu 12:05, EP 5:30 (fhurs 6 "Sunda y on Marsden . asst .; the Rev. James E. Hedman , assist. Thursday " Cho Eu). Sat MP & Eu 10. Church open 365 days Sun Mass 7:30 (said). 9 & 11 (sung), 2 (Spanish Mass); Sat CATOCTIN FURNACE , MD 8-8 (Sun 8-9). For tours call 378 -0265. Cafe open for break Mass (Contempor ary) 5:30: Mon - Sat H Eu 10 daily. Wed H fast , lunch & dinner Sun- Fri. Book & Gift Shop open daily . Eu 7:30, Thurs H Eu 5:30; Daily MP 8:30. (except Sun). Daily HARRIET CHAPEL , CATOCTIN PARISH EP 5:15. 12625 Catoct in Furnace Rd. Rt. 806 On US 15 north of DC on way to Gettys burg , PA ST. THOMAS 5th Ave & 53rd St. Sun H Eu 8 & 10:30 www .saintthomaschurch.org (212) 757-7013 The Rev'd Andrew C. Mead . r: John Scott , organist and dir. STUART, FL of music ; The Rev 'd Charle s F. Wallace , headmaster ; The ST. MARY 'S 623 E. Ocean Blvd . (772) 287-3244 Rev'd Robert H. Stafford , Th e Rev'd Park McD . Bodie , The Rev. Thomas T. Pittenger , r; the Rev. David Fran ST. MICHAELS , MD The Rev'd Victor Lee Aus ti n, The Rev 1d Richard Corn ish coeur , assoc r: the Rev. Holly Ostlund , asst r; the Rev. CHRIST CHURCH 301 S. Talbot St. Martin Jon athan Coffey , the Rev. Canon Richard Hardman , the E-mail: jnfo @c hriststmi chaels org (410) 745-9076 Sun H Eu 8, 9, 11 (choral ), Weekdays MP & H Eu 8 & 12:10, Rev. Peggy Sheldon , assisting : All en Rosenberg , organist The Rev. Mark Nestlehu tt , r; The Rev. Abigail Crozie r EP & Eu 5:30. Sat H Eu 12:10 & choir dir Nestl ehutt . assoc .: the Rev. Paul Winters , asst. : William Sun Eu 7:30. 9, 11, 5. Tues H Eu 12:10; Thurs H Eu 10, Sat 5 Thomas , Organist & Choirmaster PARISH OF TRINITY CHURCH Sun H Eu 8 (Rite I) 9:30 (Rite 11), childcare; Wed H Eu/HS 10; The Rev. James H. Cooper , D. Min ., r ZEPHYRHILLS, FL Daily MP 9 The Rev. Canon Anne Mallonee , v (212) 602-0800 ST. ELIZABETH 'S 5855 16th St. (813) 782-1202 The Rev. Martha Vaguener , r E-mail: Zhill [email protected] BOSTON, MA Watch & Hear our Services and Concerts on the Web Sun H Eu 8 (R~e I). 10 (Rite 11). Sun Sch 9: Wed H Eu & Healing 10 THE CHURCH OF THE ADVENT www .t rinitywallstr eet .org 30 Brimme r Street 02108 (617) 523-2377 www.theadvent.org Email: off ice@theadv ent .org TRINITY Broadway at Wall Street SAVANNAH, GA The Rev. Allan B. Wanren 111, r; the Rev. Benjamin J. King ; the Sun H Eu 9 & 11:15, Mon-Fri MP 8:15 H Eu 12:05 , EP 5:15. Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-4 ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE 34th& Abercorn Rev. Patrick T. Gray; Eric Hillegas . pastoral assistant for youth http ://www .stpaulsavannah .org (912) 232-0274 Sun MP 7:30, Ch S, 10:15; Masses 8, 9. 11:15 (Sol High); The Very Rev. William Willoughby Ill Mon-Fri . MP 9; Mass 12:15 (except Wed); EP 5:30; Wed. Mass ST. PAUL.:S Broadway at Fulton Sun Masses 8 & 10, Mon 12:15, Tues 6, Wed 7, Thurs 10, Fri 7 6; Sat, MP 8:30. Mass 9, C 9:30 Sun H Eu 8. Mon-Sat Prayer Service 12:30 Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Sat 10-6 NANTUCKETISLAND , MA HONOLULU, HI ST. PAUL.:S 20 Fair Street (508) 228-0916 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY ST. MARK 'S (808) 732-2333 Website : www.stpaulsnantucket.org BETHESDA Washington at Broadway 539 Kapahulu Ave . (#13 Bus end of line from Waikiki) The Rev. Joel M. Ives , r; The Rev. Diane Wong , assoc . The Rev. Thomas T. Parke , r (518) 584-5980 Sun Masses 7, 9 (Sung); MWF 8 Sun H Eu 8 & 10; Tues & Thurs EP 4; Wed Heal Eu 8:30 Masses Sun: 6:30. 8 & 10 Disabled Accessib le AC 34 TH E LIV I NG C H U RC H· IULY 10. 2005 CHURCH Sum.mer directory CHURCH DIRECTORY KEY WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY BAYFIELD, WI ST. MARK 'S (631) 288-2111 CHRIST CHURCH (1870) 125 N. 3rd St. Main Street and Potunk Lane The Rev. Denni s Michno , r; the Rev. Mutty Harmon , d The Very Rev. Christopher L. David, r High Mass Sun 10, Wed Mass as anno, Concert Thurs 5 Sun H Eu 8 & 10, Thu rs Healing & H Eu 11 :30, AC Light face type denotes AM Handicapped Accessible MILWAUKEE, WI bold face PM ASHEVILLE, NC ALL SAINTS ' CATHEDRAL (414) 271-7719 CATHEDRAL OF ALL SOULS (Biltmore Village) 818 E. June au www .ascathedral.org add, address 3 Angle St. (828) 274-2681 The Very Rev. George Hillm an, dean www .allsoulscathedr al.org Sun Masses 8, 10 (Sung). Daily Mass, MP & EP as posted anno, announced Sun H Eu Sun 8, 9, 11 :15. Wed noon : 5:45 Tues EP 5:30 A-C, Ante-Communion TRINITY CHURCH ST. MARK 'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (414) 962-0500 60 Church St. (828) 253-9361 2618 North Hackett Avenue E-mail: info @trinityasheville .org (corner of Downer and Bellev iew) appt., appointment Sun: H Eu 8 & 10 On MIiwaukee 's eclectic East Side www .stmarks milwaukee .org B, Benediction The Rev'd David Pfaff , r; The Rev'd Kev in Carroll , asst; PORTLAND, OR The Rev'd Michelle Mooney , d C, Confessions ST. STEPHEN 'S (503) 223-6424 Sun. Eu. 7:45 & 9:30; Tues. H Eu w/anoint 12:15; Wed EP 1432 S.W. 13th Ave. , 97201 5:30 Thurs 5:30 (rite II); MP M-F 8:30 Cho, Choral The Rev. Lawrenc e Falkowsk i, r Sun H Eu 9:30, Sun Sch . 9:30, Wed. H Eu 12 PLATTEVILLE , WI TRINITY CHURCH (608) 348-6402 Ch S, Church School 230 Market St . Website : www .tr inity church .net SELINSGROVE, PA The Rev. Dorothy Lee c, curate ALL SAINTS 129 N. Market (570) 374-8289 Sun : H Eu 10, EP 5:30 Wed. H Eu 8 Sun Mass 10 (Rite I). Weekdays as announced (Rite II) d, deacon Sacrament of Penance by appt. LUTHERAN d.r.e., dir. of religioused . CHARLESTON, SC CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION EP, Evening Prayer 218 Ashley Ave. (843) 722-2024 MOJAVE, CA Website: www .holycom.org HOPE CHURCH K and Inyo Str eets (909) 989-3317 Eu, Eucharist The Rev. Dow Sanderso n, r: The Rev. Dan Clark e, c; The The Rev. William R. Hampton , STS Rev. Francis Zanger , assoc. Sun Eu 10 Ev, Evensong Sun Mass 8 (Low) 10:30 (Solemn High) ex, excep COLUMBIA, SC LUMBERTON, NC CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD ST. MARK'S CHURCH 24th & Barker 1S , 1st Sunday 1512 Blanding (803) 779-2960 The Rev. Dale K. Brudvig , pastor The Rev. James Fraser Lyon IV, r Sun 9:30 CS 11: 00 Sun 8 (Low) & 10:30 (Sol), Rosary 9:30, Sun Sch. 9:30; Wedffh hol, holiday Mass 12:05 HC, Holy Communion PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC HOLY CROSS FAITH MEMORIAL (843) 237-3459 Feeling HD, Holy Days 61 Baskerville Dr. Website : www .hcfm .us HS, Healing Service The Rev. Tommy H. Tipt on , r; the Rev. Dr. Michael G. Cole , asst. left out? Sun H Eu 10, Christian Ed 9. Nursery available HU, Holy Unction Instr, Instructions RAPID CITY, SD EMMANUEL Forget 717 Quincy St. (605) 342-0909 Int, Intercessions (On the way to Mount Rushmore) The Rev. David A. Cameron , r to sign up? LOH, Laying On of Hands Sun H Eu 8 & 10:15, Wed H Eu & Healing 10 Lit, Litany CORPUS CHRISTI, TX There 's plenty of time left! Mat, Matins CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (361) 882-1735 700 S. Uppe r Broadw ay www .cotgs .org MP, Morning Prayer The Rev. Ned F. Bow ersox , r; The Rev. Frank E. Fuller , The TLC summ er church asst; The Rev. Jay Burk ard! , c P, Penance Sun8 , 9, 11:15& 6 directory runs through Sep tember 4. Invite traveling r, rector HOUSTON, TX CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION (713) 781-1330 Episcopalians to worship at r-em, rector emeritus 2525 Seagler West hei mer at Beltway 8 Website: www .ascensionchurch.org your parish this summer! Ser, Sermon The Rev. Dr. Walter L. Ellis, r; the Rev. 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