June 2013

Bishop’s Notebook page 3 Feature Story page 4 Diocesan News page 6 From the Field page 8

Around the Diocese back cover

Connections: home… parish… diocese Taizé… in song and silence

The Mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee is to encourage and equip one another

as baptized people of God, to witness to the transforming and reconciling power of Jesus Christ.

Welcome to the June 2013 issue of Connections: home… parish… diocese.

We will accept submissions for Connections from throughout the diocese. The Episcopal Church As space permits, we will use as much content as possible, subject to editorial revision. Short announcements of 100 words or less may be sent In the Anglican Communion via email to [email protected]. For feature-length stories, contact us in A global communion of the diocesan office at 615-251-3322. 70 million Anglicans in 38 member provinces Digital photos can be submitted as above and must include activity, date and identities of everyone in the photo. Archbishop of Canterbury The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Submissions are accepted until 12:00 Noon on the 10th of the month Justin Welby Anglican Consultative Council prior to the upcoming issue and will be given consideration on a first Partnership House come/first served basis. 157 Waterloo Road London, England Safeguarding God’s Children Episcopal Seat: Canterbury Cathedral Protecting children from sexual abuse. Preventing adult sexual misconduct. In the United States A diocesan workshop for vestries,* nursery workers, A communion of 2.5 million members in 110 dioceses Sunday school teachers, volunteer youth leaders and in the Americas and abroad employees, part‐time and full‐time, Established 1789 anywhere in the diocese.

Presiding Bishop The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori No workshops are scheduled at this time; watch this space for dates. Episcopal Church Center To schedule a session at your parish, contact Bonnie Lloyd at 615-771-6322. 815 Second Avenue New York NY 10017 Please call the diocesan office at 615‐251‐3322 to sign up. 800-334-7626 *Newly elected vestry members should attend.

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www.edtn.org Connections June 2013 3 born Catholic. More than 100,000 peo- ple make the trek to Taizé from all around the world each year for prayers, Bible study and communal work, en- couraged to live in kindness, simplicity of reconciliation. Some choose to attend Peace and Tranquility In 1966, the first international meeting in silence. was organized with 1400 young adults from thirty countries in attendance. Worship traditions include prayers and Through Song & Prayer silence, songs and chants. The music An ecumenical monastic order, the A Belgian doctor became the first uses simple phrases such as lines from Taizé Community was founded by Catholic brother in 1969, and more Re- the Psalms or other scripture repeated Roger Louis Schütz-Marsauche, a prot- formed, Anglican and Roman Catholics and sung in canon in a meditative fash- estant pastor from Switzerland. In 1940, joined the community. ion. Early Taizé music was conceived during WWII, he rode a bicycle from by Jacques Bertier; later Joseph Ge- Geneva to Taizé, a small town in unoc- As the whole world was changing, and lineau became a major contributor. cupied France, about 240 miles south- in response to student protests in Europe east of Paris. and elsewhere, Brother Roger estab- The times of silence are meant for each lished the “Council of Youth” which person to reach their own peaceful com- Brother Roger purchased a small met in 1974. Time Magazine reported munion with God. Though it can be house that became a sanctuary to Jew- on the event, stating that 20,000 people difficult to quiet the mind of the day-to- ish refugees but was he forced to had registered in the tent bearing the day worries, silence allows God’s word leave Taizé. When he returned in sign “Taizé Community Welcome Bu- to reach the heart. 1944 after France was liberated, he reau.” By the late ‘70s, these events formed the Taizé Community which, were referred to as “Pilgrimage of Trust Churches in the United States have, for at that time, was comprised of a small on Earth.” These Pilgrimages continue many years, incorporated elements of group of men living together in pov- to this day. Each year around New Taizé style of worship, and in 2012, for erty and obedience. Year’s Day, in a large European city, the first time, the brothers of the Taizé tens of thousands of young adults community, brought the conference to On Easter day, 1949, seven men com- gather, staying with local families or the US. DePaul University in Chicago mitted themselves to following a life of camping nearby. They participate in was host to several thousand young simplicity, celibacy and community. programs and workshops on faith, art, adults seeking answers to questions of Since 1951, brothers have lived among politics and social concerns. life and faith. the poor in India, Bangladesh, the Phil- ippines, Algeria, Brazil, Kenya, Senegal In an article for Huffington Post, and the United States. Brother Emile was quoted, saying, “Young people, I think, feel respected Guidelines for the community were at Taizé. They’re welcome to come written by Brother Roger in the “Rule with their questions and their doubts. of Taizé,” published in French in 1954 And they’re very relieved sometimes and still in print in many languages. to feel that there's a place for them as they are.” In the 1960s, the Taizé Community became a point of pilgrimage for Some church leaders feel that the Taizé young people. It wasn’t long before movement is attracting young Chris- the village church became too small to In 2005, Brother Roger was murdered tians, possibly reversing that genera- accommodate all the visitors. Church in a knife attack by a mentally ill tion’s falling attendance. The relaxed of the Reconciliation was built and woman. He was 90 years old. His fu- worship style, not following any par- has been expanded a number of times neral was attended by over 10,000 peo- ticular denomination’s rote service, is in the following years. ple. In his “Unfinished Letter” pub- very appealing to those looking for lished following his death, Brother spiritual nourishment. Roger wrote of widening the “Pilgrimage of Trust.” In October 2010, smaller gatherings were assembled in Brooklyn and Balti- Today, the Taizé Community is com- more as well as different universities in posed of more than 100 brothers in ap- Massachusetts. The brothers facilitating proximately thirty countries around the these visits then headed west to South world, led by Brother Alois, a German- Dakota. They must have made quite an

4 Connections June 2013 www.edtn.org impact because just recently, May 24- a weekly Taizé service at Downtown Now, in an atmosphere of dimmed 27, 2013, in Red Shirt, SD, a small vil- Presbyterian in Nashville on Tues- lights and candles, those attending the lage on the Pine Ridge Indian Reserva- days at 4:45 PM. Bi-weekly, Vander- service are seated in the chancel, fac- tion, another USA “Pilgrimage of Trust bilt Divinity School offers a service ing the reredos. Incense burns during on Earth” was held. The gathering in- on Tuesdays in All Faiths Chapel at the service though it is not censed by cluded meditative prayer three times a 6:30 PM. On the second Sunday of a thurifer. The service begins with day, Bible study, workshops, small the month, Christ Church Cathedral chants to prepare the participants. Jon group sharing and meals together, pro- has an evening service at 6:00 PM says, “The chants are a unifying de- vided by the local Lakota people. and on the third Sunday of the month, vice. The beauty of the simplicity is a at 5:00 PM, West End United Meth- way to center yourself.” odist Church has a Taizé service, with anointing. Quarterly, the Second An icon of the Presbyterian Church on Belmont 16th century Blvd. turns their 8:30 AM worship “Christ Pantocra- over to the Taizé style. tor” from Crete is visible for partici- Jon Johnson, the associate organist/ pants to focus their choirmaster at Christ Church Cathe- mediation on dur- dral Nashville leads the music for ing the silent por- their Taizé-based service. More than tion of the service. 15 years ago, the Rev. Anne Steven- The Rev. Joshua Calor, curate and The strong relationship between Taizé son, then at Christ Church, was coordinator of the young adult minis- and South Dakota began in 2009 tasked with incorporating a medita- try at the Cathedral, and some of the when a group of students, including tive aspect to the Sunday Evening participants do the readings. Along two Lakota men, visited France. Prayer service. with prayer intentions that have been When the brothers visited Pine Ridge requested, there are prayers for the in 2010 and again in 2011, a friend- Begun in 2004, the monthly liturgy people of the world. People say they ship was formed. A large group of with Taizé music was a collaborative leave the service centered, refreshed Lakota and Ojibwa young people vis- effort of Anne, the Rev. Alice Nich- and filled with peace. ited the Taizé Community in 2011 ols and Marjorie Proctor who had and 2012. Their desire to host a pil- been meeting and working on a for- The group at the Cathedral is about grimage was, in part, to show the mat to create a liturgy that would be 30 strong and consists of college-aged world the gifts of their way of life as ecumenical, welcoming of all sorts of young adults through the over 60 set. well as the struggles in adapting to people, inclusive and peaceful. For more information on Taizé ser- contemporary life while also letting vices at the Cathedral, call Jon John- others know that in their Christian Anne says, “We decided on a once a son or Fr. Joshua at 615-255-7729. faith, there is peace and joy. month format, calling it Prayers for Peace in the Taizé Tradition. Marjorie Other churches in the Diocese of Ten- The Huffington Post reporter spoke organized musicians and chants, gen- nessee have adapted elements of the with the Rev. Rita Powell of St. erally including one or two singers, Taizé service to suit their needs. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Vermil- piano, violin, cello and other instru- Grace Church Spring Hill has a Sun- lion, SD, who has been to the Taizé ments. Alice and I chose the readings, day evening service once a month Community in France several times. generally from the Hebrew Scriptures, drawing from Taizé. St. Bartholo- She says, “Ideally, what sticks ulti- and the writings of saints and peace- mew’s hold a Lenten quietude and an mately is that sense that you already makers of all traditions.” Advent quietude using parts of Taizé knew something.” She continues, “If worship. you can create the space for people They consulted with other churches in of any age to really feel that source the Nashville area who had a tradition Seminarians at The School of Theol- of faith, then the style of prayer is of Taizé services, and planned that ogy, University of the South in Se- really secondary.” there would be a Taizé service some- wanee have held a Taizé service at where in the area almost every week. All Saints’ Chapel once a month for Here in Middle Tennessee, the Taizé The liturgy was designed to allow each the last several years. movement is growing with participa- participant to enter into the peace and tion from a number of Nashville beauty of the evening. Worshipers en- To learn more about the Taizé tradi- churches. Since it is non- tered and left in silence. tion or to make plans to visit the com- denominational, people tend to follow munity in France, visit http:// the scheduled services, regardless of Anne adds, “I always found the litur- www.taize.fr/en. the church. According to their web- gies inspiring and sustaining.” site, www.nashville-taize.org, there is www.edtn.org Connections June 2013 5 Recent baptisms: Austin Bright, Raymond Pratt, Whitfield Parish News - Spain, Caroline Saye, St. Paul’s Church Franklin; Darcy Recent confirmations: Philip Pratt, Dave Christensen, Leslie Grimenstein, Grayson Ochoa, St. David’s Church Nash- Humphreys, Betsy Sloan, Salee Wise, Mary Hill, Timothy ville; Laylah Zelaya, St. Paul’s Church Murfreesboro; Armstrong, St. Paul’s Church Franklin; Anna Mercedes Thornton, Terry Mack, St. Andrew’s Church Shackelford, Nancy Hawkins, Mike Northington, John New Johnsonville; Emma Perez, Valor Moore, St. Mark’s Davis, Trinity Church Clarksville; Megan Adams, Emily Church Antioch. Adams, Ben Rice, Charles Broderick Jr., Rebecca Broder- ick, Ryan Adams, Danny Ramsey, Tracy Cullen, Savannah Recent receptions: Brian Grant, Elizabeth Grant, Anthony Ramsey, Gray Richards, Robert Hagans, Sarah Hagans, St. Lepetic, Brandy Lepetic, Amy McManus, St. Paul’s Philip’s Church Nashville; Blair Carnell, Porter Meadors, Church Franklin; Michelle Rice, Jeanty Cader, Erna Graham Meadors, Sheppard Anderson, Joann Aron, Bran- Cader, St. Philip’s Church Nashville; Jennifer Thornton, don Bannock, Martin Blakely, Laura Blakely, Windi Bow- St. Andrew’s Church New Johnsonville, Frank Aguirre, man, Lisa Cheek, Merrie Cheek, Andrew Dale, Blair Mary Aguirre, Shaila Bannock, Christina Jarman, Cynthia Darnell, Allison Elkins, Joy Fauntleroy, Staci Glover, Wil- Sites, Zaida Wallace, St. George’s Church Nashville. liam Greathouse, Camellia Howorth, Hillary Howorth, Lisa Johnson, Mark Johnson, Elliott Kyle, Frank Kyle, Jennifer Recent reaffirmations: Jerry Brock, John Bull Jr., James Kyle, Craig Laine, Rebecca Laine, Scott Langerak, Doris Cheek IV, DeWitt Dawkins, Lauren Dawkins, Kimberly Matthews, Laura McGirt, Bruce Newland, Eunice Park, Dougherty, Douglas Elkins, Thomas Jarman, Catherine Carolyn Platt, Danny Terry, Robert Walker, Everett Jeffords, Daniel Lucas, St. George’s Church Nashville. Aguirre, Benjamin Ambrose, Gage Anderson, Harrison Avery, Matthew Bulow, Kate Bulow, Marguerite Coombs, St. Ann’s Church Nashville hosted students from St. Emma Downey, Hunter Dunn, Frances Garrard, Clay Gar- Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Ann Arbor, MI and a stin, Grace Gerenday, Maggie Greiner, Bradford Harring- Fordham University service organization for Alternative ton, Jackson Jeansonne, Oliver Kacki, William Kinard III, Spring Break. The groups spent a week in Nashville, volun- Joey King IV, Clayton Ladd, Catherine LeMaster, Jackson teering at Nashville Cares, Second Harvest Food Bank and Long, Powell Lowe, Hannah Lutz, Kate Mabry, Ruff Mad- Catholic Social Services Refugee Program. On Thursday, dux, Lanier Mason, James McKnight Jr., Arianna Murphy, June 13, St. Paul’s Church Franklin will host a luncheon Kathleen Norton, Eliza Ossolinski, Audrey Overholt, Gray presentation by Paul Gaddis on the preservation of Franklin Patterson II, Ford Ray, Brawner Smith, Lisa Sweeting, Civil War battlefield sites. Lunch is at 11:30 AM with the Avery Taylor, Hudson Walker, Reed Williams, Robert Wil- program to follow. For more details, call the church office at lingham, St. George’s Church Nashville. 615-790-0527.

Are You A Mitre Sighter?

The youth of St. Paul’s Church Franklin have come up with a neat way to track Bishop Bauerschmidt’s weekly visitations.

Using his schedule and a map of middle Tennessee, they note which church he will be visiting and make a point to include that church and its congregants in the Prayers of the People. The Rev. Monna Mayhall helped them put the display together.

She says, “At the recent Clergy Collo- quium, the Bishop informed us that our Di- ocesan Cycle of Prayer was in the process of being revised to be in sync with the parish that he is visiting on that particular Sunday or weekday. I saw this as a great opportu- nity for the children to learn about our dio- cese and to think about the people in other parishes besides our own. We have encour- aged them to be “Mitre Sighters” in the Diocese, determining when they realized how much the Bishop travels, going to a where the Bishop is each week by listening to the prayers and different church each Sunday rather than sleeping late.” looking at the map. Some of the children were really surprised

6 Connections June 2013 www.edtn.org Living In Leadership: Susan Allen Huggins After the election of Bishop Gene Living In Robinson in 2003, the Diocese of Tennessee experienced a huge divide, as did many other dioceses across the Leadership nation. As Senior Warden of St. David’s, I attended my first Diocesan Convention in 2005. During that Con- includes 15 years vention, I was astounded by the hos- as a marketing ECDC is intentionally composed of tile way people on different sides of executive at Jack a diverse membership. We come the issues were treating one another. Daniel Distillery from urban, suburban and rural par- and 24 years as ishes, big and little churches. Every- Being a “cradle” Episcopalian, I have owner of a full- one has talents and experience in the always believed that we come to- service direct ministries of evangelism and con- gether by “agreeing to disagree” at mail company. In gregational development. The excit- times. This is not what I saw at that 2011, she became ing events we host - Back to Church Convention. Because of that experi- the first Executive Director of CA- Sunday and The Small Church Con- ence, I vowed to get involved in the BLE, a 600+ membership organization ference - create a great deal of syn- Diocese and do what I could to help whose mission is “Connecting Women ergy during our meetings. We have a bring us back together. and Opportunity.” sense that we are really helping the Diocese of Tennessee and its mem- Since that time, I have been a dele- Her volunteer work includes board bers. This gives us a real sense of gate to Convention each year, served leadership of the Rotary Club of pride and accomplishment. two terms on Bishop and Council, am Nashville, the Nashville Sports Coun- finishing the last year of my term as a cil, the TN Chapter of the Interna- To anyone interested in helping or member of the Standing Committee tional Women’s Forum, St. Mary’s leading on the diocesan level, please and co-chairing the hospitality events Sewanee, St. Luke’s Community let Bishop Bauerschmidt, Canon for the September visit of the House House, CABLE, YWCA of Nashville Snare, or one of the diocesan com- of Bishops. I believe through the and many other nonprofit groups. years, especially with the leadership mittee chairs know. One lady cur- rently on ECDC mentioned to Bishop of Bishop John, we have come back She has been married to her husband, together… even though we still have John during his annual visitation to Bill, since 1977 and has two grown her parish that she has an interest in many different points of view on a children, Ruth and Allen, daughter-in- variety of topics. evangelism. Not long thereafter the law, Maggie and grandson, Emory. bishop told me about her and she has

When people ask me why I continue been a wonderful addition to stay involved, I simply explain The Rev. Richard Zalesak ******************************* Fr. Richard was what a wonderful sense of community In addition to being the rector of St. ordained in 1989 this work gives me… and not just Peter’s in Columbia, I have the distinct and served community among those individuals pleasure to chair the diocesan Evangel- churches in Texas who hold the same views as I do. I ism and Congregational Development and Virginia be- think it is so important for the leader- Committee (ECDC). These are both fore coming to St. ship of our Diocese to reflect the ministries for which I have a great pas- Peter's in 2009. wide range of personalities and be- sion and enjoy doing them very much. He holds a Master liefs within our congregations. of Divinity degree Knowing my interest in evangelism, I would like to encourage all of you to from Virginia Theological Semi- the Rev. John Bender invited me to step up and become more involved in nary and a Doctor of Ministry degree join him on ECDC when I first came our leadership. We need everybody from Gordon-Conwell Theological to the Diocese of Tennessee. Two represented, and who better to do that Seminary. In addition to serving on years ago Bishop Bauerschmidt asked than you. various diocesan committees Richard is me to chair the committee. The Rev. ******************************* active in Kiwanis and the United Cynthia Seifert had ably led ECDC for Susan Allen Huggins is an eighth gen- Way. He is married and has two chil- a few years and the committee was eration Nashvillian who has worshiped dren. He likes to exercise and read. quite healthy. It has been a joy chair- her entire life in the Diocese of Ten- ing a committee which has gone from nessee. Her professional background The July issue of Connections will fea- strength to strength. ture more Living in Leadership. www.edtn.org Connections June 2013 7 Fish Fry Times Two

In June, two Nashville churches will host fish fry fundraisers.

St. Anselm’s Church will have their Rutherford County Annual Fish Fry and Bake Sale on Churches Get Together June 1. It’s the single fundraising event they do for the year… and what On Pentecost Sunday at Old Fort Park a tasty way to support all they do. in Murfreesboro, the Episcopal Churches in Rutherford County got together to celebrate with a joint Eucharist and picnic. Pictured below are the Rev. Colin Ambrose (St. There will be no cost for the class Paul’s Church Murfreesboro), the Rev. and St. Thomas will supply all the Randy Hoover-Dempsey (All Saints’ training materials. Church Smyrna), the Rev. Carolyn Coleman (Church of the Holy Cross Stephen Ministers are a significant Murfreesboro), Fr. Bu Christ (All spiritual presence, confident in our skill Saints’ Church) and the Rev. Polk Van to be present to God, to the patient, and Zandt (St. Paul’s Church). to each other.

To learn more about Stephen Ministries or the classes offered, contact Gail Logan at St. Thomas Hospital, 615-222-6402.

The Rev. Kempton Baldrige Presents Video At Clericus On June 29, St. Philip’s Church will hold their event: a fish fry and yard At a recent Clericus meeting - that is, sale on the grounds of the church in Martha and Larry Tolbert, off on a a luncheon for the clergy in the the Donelson area. Hosted by the tandem-bicycle trip across the country, Diocese of Tennessee, the Rev. Men’s Club of St. Philip’s, take a were sent with a prayer and a blessing. Kempton Baldridge, chaplain for the second chance to support another There were also baptisms in the park. Seamen’s Church Institute and local church - get your fill of fish and Fr. Polk says, “Three adult baptisms Licensed to Officiate here in the side items. And who doesn’t like a on one day!” diocese, presented a short film on the good yard sale bargain? mariners he serves.

Stephen Ministry Produced in connection with Trinity Workshop Offered Wall Street, it can be viewed on their website, http://smschur.ch/T3ItRl. If A new class of Stephen Ministers you are interested in having Fr. begins training on July 9, 2013 at St. Kempton speak to your church or Thomas Hospital. Classes meet once a group, contact the diocesan office at week for 2 hours for 17 or 18 weeks. 615-251-3322 and we will put you in touch with him.

8 Connections June 2013 www.edtn.org whether it is possible to be more than August 23-25: One River Wisdom St. Mary’s Center one religion at a time? School. A retreat based program sup- plemented by online gatherings and Summer Programs July 28-August 4: Eight-Day Inten- co-mentoring opportunities presented In June, July and August, St. Mary’s sive and Post-Intensive Centering by the Rev. Dr. Gordon Peer- Sewanee continues to offer the won- Prayer Retreat. Presented by the Rev. man, therapist, mindfulness teacher derful programming they do the rest of Tom Ward, this retreat is an opportu- and author; Kathy Woods, teacher of the year. Some highlights are: nity for practitioners of Centering Mindfulness Meditation and Qigong; Prayer to deepen their contemplative Rabbi Dr. Rami Shapiro, Ph.D., author June 7-9: Multiple Religious Identity journey in the contemporary world. A and Adjunct Professor at Middle Ten- and Participation - What is Religion week long experience of integrating nessee State University. Anyway? Professor John J. Thata- contemplation and action through manil, associate professor of theology silence, solitude and community, the For more event listings or to register and world religions at Union Theologi- retreat offers daily experiences of for these retreats and workshops, visit cal Seminary in New York, explores silence, solitude, walking, hiking, www.stmaryssewanee.org. yoga and spiritual companionship.

God’s Green Earth

American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® is slated for June 1, 2013. And while thousands of activities are happening all over the United States such as hikes, biking, paddling trips, demonstrations and more, showing appreciation for the nation’s trails doesn’t have to be limited to one day of the year.

Celebrating America’s trails on the first Saturday in June evolved in the late ’80s and early ’90s among trail advocates, the outdoor gear industry and political bodies who wanted to transport the country’s hikes and hik- ers into a true network of interconnected trails and trail organizations. This collective came up with the idea of a singular day to bring attention to the National Trail System.

In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the National Trails System Act, establishing recreation, scenic and historic trails. In 1976, the American Hiking Society formed and receive its 501(c)(3) designation. President Ronald Reagan signed executive order 12563 in 1985 which ordered a bipartisan commission, led by Tennessee’s Lamar Alex- ander, to conduct a review of America’s outdoor recreation resources. The commission was renamed President’s Com- mission on Americans Outdoors in 1985, and in 1987, it published a report with recommendations based on analysis of testimonies and contributions from thousands of experts. They reported that there was a need for strong commitment to safeguard the environment and expand recreational opportunities on federal land.

The National Trails Agenda Project initiated a cooperative venture between the National Park Service and American Trails in 1988 to look at trail issues and develop recommendations to satisfy future needs. By 1990, they issued their report and the following year, the American Hiking Society responded to report recommendations. They conceive a program to highlight the importance of the National Trails System and advocate for increased use and stewardship. They came up with a name for it and on June 5, 1993, the first National Trails Day® was observed. Hundreds of organi- zations participated. In 2012, an estimated 157,000 people took part in that year’s more than 2,000 events.

Today, there are 200,000 miles of trails for recreation, education, solitude or fellowship. Fresh air and exercise have long been linked to good physical and mental health. And while the trails are a part of God’s green earth, a lot of work goes into planning and maintenance. National Trails Day® highlights the work thousands of volunteers do each year to take care of them.

In Tennessee alone, there are hundreds of events scheduled - organized hikes, work days and litter pick-ups, planting projects and so many more. To finds a National Trails Day® event near you, visit www.americanhiking.org/events and enter your location. And if you’re busy on Saturday, don’t worry… the trails will be there waiting for you all summer. And fall, winter and next spring too. www.edtn.org Connections June 2013 9 As a pianist, Eric has recorded the best including Keith and Kristyn Getty, The St. B’s Bids Farewell -selling “Reflections” series of solo Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Cece Wi- piano music for Christian Book Dis- nans and Amy Grant. In 2007, he pro- To Eric Wyse tributors, with sales in excess of duced a critically acclaimed full-length After 19 years, first 200,000 units. His organ work was London recording of Handel’s Messiah as Organist then as featured on the worship project “City with British conductor John Rutter, Director of Music at on a Hill – Sing Alleluia.” featuring The Cambridge Singers & St. Bartholomew’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Church Nashville, He has written a great deal of liturgical Eric Wyse has ac- music, much of which serves as stan- On Sunday, cepted the call to dard music in many churches across June 23 at 6:00 become Organist/Director of Music at the country, including “Lamb of God PM, Te Deum: St. Michael’s Church, Charleston, (Agnus Dei)” and a setting of the You Are The SC. He will begin his ministry there on Lord’s Prayer, “Our Father in One That We Sunday, September 1 and will be re- Heaven.” Eric is the co-writer for the Praise, a Festal sponsible for all music at St. Michael’s modern hymn, “Wonderful, Merciful Evensong fol- including choirs and bands. Savior,” penned in 1989 with his wife, lowed by a re- Dawn Rodgers. ception will A native of Brattleboro, VT, Eric is an honor Eric’s accomplished organist, songwriter, An award-winning producer and con- time at St. Bar- church musician and record producer. sultant, Eric has worked with artists, tholomew’s.

The churches of the Diocese of Tennessee are asked to Back To Church Sunday - Plan Now participate in Back To Church Sunday on September 15.

We at St. Peter’s Church Columbia were very pleased to have participated This free, collaborative effort is a nationwide outreach to in the first annual Back to Church Sun- welcome back those individuals and families who may day for the Diocese of Tennessee on have, for one reason or another, gotten out of the habit of January 20, 2013. going to church.

Our parish evangelism committee took For more information for participating within the Diocese charge of the event. To let the commu- of Tennessee, contact the Rev. Richard Zalesak via email nity know about Back to Church Sun- at [email protected]. For details on the program and day, we placed ads in the Columbia newspaper, on Face- access to resources (invitations, banners and more), visit book, on the air of a local “oldies“ radio station and on a http://backtochurch.com/. large banner in front of the church.

Beginning before Christmas we urged parishioners to consider who in their lives might be looking for a church home. This could be a friend or family member. We also urged parishioners to ask lapsed members they know. Sometimes people just need a gentle nudge from a friend to return to church and re-establish the holy habit of Sun- day attendance. Parishioners found that the invitation cards worked well for prospective guests.

We had approximately twelve people visit on Sunday, January 20. A cake and punch reception was held after the main service in the parish hall as a thank you for those that attended as guests. It gave us a good time to get to know each other a little better.

We are glad that the second Back To Church Sunday hosted by the diocese will be in September rather than January. September is the back to school time of year and Back to Church Sunday fits better with that timing. — The Rev. Richard Zalesak, Rector, St. Peter’s Church Columbia.

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The Diocese of Tennessee presents The Second Annual Vestries’, Wardens’ and Treasurers’ Day with Bishop Bauerschmidt

St. David’s Church

6501 Pennywell Drive, Nashville Saturday, August 24, 2013 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Bishop Bauerschmidt will open this second annual Lunch will gathering of senior lay leaders of the diocese be provided. with a Eucharist. To attend, rsvp He will speak about the diocesan vision and by Tuesday, strategic situation, entertain questions and August 20 close with a Bible study. via email:

[email protected] The concurrent afternoon workshops will be:

“Clergy and Church Relations” Presenters: The Rt. Rev. John Bauerschmidt and the Rev. Canon Pamela Snare

“What is Income and What is Not” Presenter: Jan Pate

“Planned Giving to Benefit Your Congregation” Diocese of Tennessee Presenter: Seawell Brandau 50 Vantage Way, Suite 107 Nashville, Tennessee 37228 Members of parish vestries or mission councils, 615-251-3322 clergy and other interested parties are [email protected] www.edtn.org also invited to attend. Connections June 2013 11

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Nashville, Tennessee Permit No. 431 50 Vantage Way, Suite 107 Nashville Tennessee 37228

June 2013

2 Bishop’s Visitation, St. Bartholomew’s Church Nashville 2-6 Mountain T.O.P. Ministry, Grundy/Marion Counties 6-9 Camp Gailor-Maxon Pre-Camp, DuBose Conference Center Monteagle 9 Bishop’s Visitation, St. Paul’s Church Murfreesboro 15 Ordination of Margaret Peel, Christ Church Cathedral Nashville 16 Bishop’s Visitation, Church of the Holy Spirit Nashville 16 Jazz On The Triangle, Church of the Holy Trinity Nashville 13 Bishop’s Visitation, St. Luke’s Church Springfield 24-28 Urban Mission: Nashville, Christ Church Cathedral Nashville 30 Bishop’s Visitation, Church of St. James the Less Madison

Italics denote Bishop Bauerschmidt’s visitations This is a sampling of events in the Diocese of Tennessee. For a complete listing of events throughout the diocese, see the Calendar of Events at www.edtn.org