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MARCH 6. 2005 · THE LIVING CHUR.CH 3 8~tid Ovl,k, SUNDAY'SREADINGS CHOIR CHAIR Empoweredthrough Oil 'Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him ... ' ( 1 Sam. 16: 13a)

Fourth Sunday in Lent (Year A), March 6, 2005 BCP: 1 Sam. 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Eph. 5:(1-7)8-14; John 9:1-13(14-27)28-38 RCL: 1 Sam . 16:1-13 ; Psalm 23; Eph. 5:8-14 ; John 9:1-41

It's popular today to lament the empowering for them over the course dependence of American society on of the centuries. In today's reading oil. We shake our heads at a foreign from 1 Samuel, David is anointed as policy which obviously centers around king over Israel, "and the spirit of the oil, even as we jealously guard our Lord came mightily upon David from right to cruise around in SlNs. We that day forward" (16:13a). And in with FIBRE RUSH SEAT stare with anguish at the posted prices today's gospel a sinner born blind is in front of gas stations, but that never illuminated through the water of bap­ Since 1877 seems to stop us from filling up. tism, an act which has been accompa­ R.Geissler-2 Inc. We're loathe to change our lives nied by anointing since the earliest much partly through simple inertia. On days of the Church. "Then I went and P.O. Box 432 reflection, however, many of us realize washed and received my sight," he tes­ Old Greenwich, CT 06870 that oil empowers us for all sorts of tified (John 9:llb). Phone: (203) 637-5115 things impossible for people in the Our Church today is increasingly past. Mobility frees us from having to rediscovering the value of baptismal live in the industrial parks where we anointing, and its effect is real for work, adding greatly to our quality of those who are privileged to receive it. life. And modem air travel means that It underscores the power received in nowhere on the planet is more than 24 baptism, and it confinns the vocation Nashotah House hours away, a boon to our cultural of all Christians to active membership enrichment. in the body. It celebrates the opening Pilgrimage God's people have been dependent of our spiritual eyes as we start to live on oil since the earliest days of our his­ "as children of light" (Eph. 5:8b). Christian Origins in tory. It isn't Nymex Crude, but rather If fossil oil empowers us today in Ireland and Wales consecrated olive oil. Despite the ways unknown to our forebears , then laments of some radicals at the time of olive oil can empower us in a way well June 8-21, 2005 the Reformation , most people of faith known to our ancestors. Let us rejoice have found this oil to be incredibly in our rediscovery of this truth. Escorted by: The Very Rev Robert S. Munday , LookIt Up Dean and President of The word Christ comes to us from the Greek Christos ("anointed one"). What Nashotah House form does Jesus' anointing take at his own baptism? (Matt. 3: 13-17)

Visit holy sites little changed ThinkAbout It since the 6th and ih centuries. In what sense might the traditional anointings at confirmation and at ordination be Enjoy time for reflection seen as extensions of baptismal anointing? and prayer, solitude and fellowship .

See: www.nashotah.edu NextSunday Call: 1-800-627-4682 FifthSunday in Lent(Year A), March13, 2005 Email: [email protected] BCP: Ezek. 37:1-3(4-10)11-14; Psalm 130; Rom. 6:16-23; John 11 :(1-17)18-44 RCL: Ezek. 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Rom. 8:6-11; John 11 :1-45

4 THE LIV ING CHURCH · MARCH 6. 2005 BOOKS

AnglicanIdentities man's six volumes of Parochial Ser­ man chose these sermons carefully By Rowan Williams. Cowley. Pp. 149. mons, published between 1834 and out of hundreds of other sermons $13.95. ISBN 1-56101-254-8. 1842. Victor Lams departs from the preached during this period because Once again Archbishop Rowan critical consensus of Newman schol­ of their inter-relatedness; he then Williams shows us the breadth and ars in his contention that these ser­ formed what Lams calls "sermon clus­ depth that mark his writing, the same mons are significant works of ters" which were in turn organized that have always characterized the theological literature in their own into successive volumes. The effect best Anglican theological reflection, right with an extraordinary degree of was to allow "converging points to even (perhaps especially) among internal organization and coherence. merge, like a beam of focused light, to scholar bishops. Anglicans have liked illuminate" Newman's "comprehensive explo­ to have a place for scholars in the epis­ a fascinating fresh analysis copate, and for good reason. ration" of Christian life Of the eight chapters, some began of a significant portion and duties. life as written pieces, some as lec­ While Newman's tures. Five have been printed before, of Newmans thought and writing. Anglican Georgie would and all were written or have benefited from ROWAN delivered from 1995 to more introductory mate­ WILLIAMS 2003. Since some of In calling this body of Newman's rial on the Oxford Movement and these pieces are not eas­ sermons his "Anglican georgic," Lams some treatment of Newman's audi­ ily found, it is good to sees the Parochial Sermons as an ence or preaching practices, it gives a have them collected extended "moral reflection on the con­ fascinating fresh analysis of a signifi­ here. ditions of human life," addressed to cant portion of Newman's thought and In so much current those who now believe and practice writing. debate in the Church, Christianity, and to those who may in Richard J. Mammana, Jr. Anglican Identities Anglicanism can seem so the future embrace it more fully. New- New York, N. Y. small, so cramped. To have here, from an Archbishop of Canterbury, a collec­ tion of articles on subjects that range from William Tyndale to Honest to God author John Robinson, is itself a testimony to the precious heritage that appears to be known to fewer of OPENING DOORS TO GREATER GIFTING: those who claim to know what Angli­ canism is really about. The introduction to this collection PLANNED GIVING might serve as a primer on Anglican­ ism. A better short essay on the sub­ ject is hard to find. Most important is his claim that it "is not true that there I PLANNED GIVING I is no distinctive Anglican doctrine." Each reflection in this book seeks to bring out this distinctive Anglican Holliman Associates, in partnership with the Episcopal doctrinal voice. As usual in Williams' Church Foundation, can help you establish or enhance a writings, his concern is both to illu­ mine his subject and to ask what we in highly effective planned giving program that informs and the Church today may learn from inspires your supporters. Build endowment by encouraging those who have gone before us. parishioners to remember the church in their estate plans (The Very Rev.) Peter Eaton Denver, Colo. and through life income gifts.

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MARCH 6, 2005 · THE LIVING CHURCH 5 NEWS

StatisticsIndicate the Churchin Decline Despite some encouraging excep­ decline is irrelevance and death." tion and the Episcopal Church Center tions , according to the most recent sta­ Whereas the interim report lacked do not provide churches with adequate tistics presented to the Executive statistical data on the extent of the resources to help build up their local Council at its Feb. 11-14 meeting in decline, accompany­ faith communities. Austin, Texas, the Episcopal Church is ing reports by the According to Dr. Hadaway, the Epis­ moving by some measures alarmingly Rev. William L. Sachs copal Church is retaining a smaller per­ in the wrong direction of achieving its of the Episcopal centage of those brought up as goal of doubling average Sunday atten ­ Church Foundation Episcopalians . Historically the reten­ dance by 2020. and the Rev. Kirk tion rate has been about 60 percent, but An interim report of the Standing Hadaway, director it has dropped in recent decades . The Commission on Domestic Mission and of research at the Episcopal Church still retains a higher Evangelism said that while it is not a Episcopal Church percentage than most other mainline cause for panic, news that average Sun­ Center , suggest the Dr. Sachs : majority groups, he said, but it does not do as of congregations day attendan ce had declined two years beginning of denomi- say national thorough a job as some other mainline in a row "should alarm and disturb us. national fragmenta- church priorities churches in compiling statistical infor­ "The decline cannot all be attributed tion and decline . At are out of order. mation on attendance and growth. He to recent controversies in the Church," least 60 percent of all Episcopal con­ noted that his office relies primarily on the report noted . "It may instead be the gregations feel the priorities of the raw data gleaned from parochial first indication of systemic decline . national Church are out of order , reports which ask a relatively few num­ Right now renewal is still possible, but according to Dr. Sachs. Widely diver­ ber of questions, some of which require if the decline continues, it will become gent views on the controversial out­ subjective estimates . increasingly difficult; ultimately, the comes of General Convention were Council adopted two resolutions natural consequence of systemic noted, but there is a sense that conven- designed to increase the possible sources of funding for mission initia­ tives such as 20/20. A task force will DisciplinaryCanons May Applyto the Laity investigate the formation of a new The Title IV disciplinary canons the Church, and an act which threatens effort to obtain major gifts, and it would be extended to lay members of the welfare or safety of the church, adopted a policy to seek foundation the Episcopal Church , especially to church property , the church commu­ grants for "extra-budgetary mission those holding leadership or ministry nity, or any member." opportunities. " responsibilities , in revisions proposed In explaining its rationale for includ­ The single item occupying the by the disciplinary policy and proce­ ing disability proceedings under the largest proportion of council's time dure task force to the national Execu­ canons for discipline, members of the was closed-door discussion on a tive Council at its Feb. 11-14meeting at task force told council that existing response to the Windsor Report. In a St. David's Church, Austin, Texas. canons "provide no guidance or proce­ word to the Church titled "Our Com­ Along with making laity and various dures by which the church may move" mitment to Partnership in the Gospel," forms of disability subject to the eccle­ those unable to fulfill "reasonable the elected body said it was not of one siastical trial process, the task force expectations of a ministry position" mind in the specific suggestions also has proposed a number of changes while at the same time "preserving the directed toward the Episcopal Church to enabl e a more pastoral response person's dignity and without implica­ in the report. along the way, according to Virginia tions of wrongdoing." Council quoted from the House of Herring of the Diocese of North Car­ The proposed canons also seek to Bishops ' response in calling for a olina. The report and other task force address the financial burdens of some "Communion-wide study of human documents are available on the internet dioceses under the current system by sexuality as recommended by Lambeth at www.episcopalchurch .org/gc/ccab. enhancing "the opportunity to resolve Conferences since 1978. Such a study," Public comment period on the propos­ matters at an early, informal stage ," the document said, "'would be a sign of als concludes June 1. decreasing "the number of persons who respect for gay and lesbian persons in The revisions would make it easier to might expect to be compensated for our common life and of our ongoing expel laity from the community for their work in the proceedings," and pastoral care for them.' It would permit among other offenses "an act which affirming "the opportunity for dioceses more sharing of their ministries and results in the person being repelled to share resources necessary to manage contributions which have enriched our from the Holy Communion , an act a proceeding under this title." Church for many years ." which brings scandal or disrepute upon Steve Waring Steve Waring

6 THE LIVIN G CHURCH · MARCH 6. 2005 George Conger photo The General Synod of the Church of England in session Feb. 15. Women as bishops was among the topics addressed [see www.livingchurch.org].

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diocesan pledges was adopted nar­ RedirectingFunds rowly in the clerical order and by a ConflictResolution The after-effects of the New Hamp­ larger margin in the lay order. The reso­ The Diocese of SouthernVirginia shire consecration continue to be felt in lution amends the canons to allow con­ moved to the edge of the cliff, stared the Diocese of Tennessee.Several of the gregations to redirect that portion of over and stepped back during its coun­ resolutions that came before Ten­ the diocesan pledge which would be cil meeting Feb. 11-13 in Midlothian. nessee's annual convention Jan. 28-29 sent to the national Episcopal Church . At the end of a day of impassioned at St. George's Church, Nashville, were In related legislation, a resolution for debate , the council adopted a resolu­ directly concerned with the controver­ the diocese to affiliate with the Angli­ tion requiring the Rt. Rev. David C. sial event. can Communion Network was tabled Bane, Jr., Bishop of Southern Virginia, "The fallout from the actions of the pending further study and information. to communicate with Presiding Bishop 74th General Convention continues to An ad hoc committee will be appointed Frank T. Griswold within 30 days and, affect our common life in the diocese, " to study this possibility. with his assistance , to establish within said the Rt. Rev. Bertram N. Herlong, Convention passed a budget of $1.4 60 days a team of three bishops to Bishop of Tennessee, in his convention million, but with significant reductions review diocesan issues. The resolution address . "Considering what has hap­ because of a shortfall in pledged also mandated that this team work with pened in many other dioceses , we have income. The total includes a reduction Bishop F. Clayton Matthews of the fared far better than most. of the national church pledge from Office of Pastoral Development of the "The work of the Church goes on," $163,000 to $46,000. Some diocesan House of Bishops, in order to make Bishop Herlong added. "I am not dis­ programs also were reduced. appropriate recommendations to couraged nor should any of you be. Because of the budgetary shortfall, resolve "the conflict and division sur­ "The question before the Church is, the proposed New Congregation VII rounding Bane's episcopac y, which Will we take the easy way, go with the was defunded and delayed. impedes the joy and effective life and flow, and reflect the common culture? In other business, the companion ministry of the diocese. " Bishop Will we trade truth for tolerance? Or diocese relationship with the Diocese Matthews , who had been working with will we stand on the theological princi­ of Litoral (Ecuador) was renew ed for the diocese for a year to help achieve ples of our faith, uphold moral behavior one year, the date for the election of a reconciliation , had been inhibited from and personal piety , and so seek to bishop coadjutor was set for Dec. 3, and functioning in the diocese by Bishop redeem the culture?" a resolution to prohibit proxy and Bane. A resolution proposed by the dioce­ absentee voting at convention or other If the executive board and Bishop san council to allow redirection of diocesan functions was adopted . (Continued on next page)

MARCH 6. 2005 · THE LIVING CHURCH 7 (Continued from previous page) Bane cannot agree on which bishops PittsburghChurch Requests DEPO should be appointed, the resolution The Rt. Rev. Robert Duncan, Bishop tions , from another bishop. calls on the Presiding Bishop to appoint of Pittsburgh, reiterated his willingness The Rev. Catherine Munz, rector of them . It also said Bishop Bane should to arrange for alternative oversight to St. Brendan's , told the Pittsburgh Post­ work with the board "in an open and any church in the diocese, regardless of Gazette, "Nobody joins the church to go cooperative" manner. its theological position , in response to a to war. We decided we didn't want to be The standing committee and the request Feb . 8 from St. Brendan's in a war any more. We want to get on executive board opened the council Church, Franklin Park, for Delegated with the ministry of the church. We with reports detailing the issues and Episcopal Pastoral Oversight (DEPO). know who we are as Episcopalians." problems and called for Bishop Bane's "I have been clear from the beginning She said Bishop Duncan told her "we resignation. "We declare that the Dio­ that DEPO is inadequate to address would have his support. " cese of Southern Virginia is now imper­ both the primates ' direction to ECUSA Bishop Duncan said he would not iled by dissension," said the Rev. Ed about orthodox parishes and the needs comment on specific arrangements Tracy of Farmville, president of the of all parishes, both conservative and with the church until after diocesan standing committee. "May God have progressive, that find themselves in sig­ leaders and the standing committee mercy and forgiveness on all of us." nificant disagreement with their bish­ president have met with leadership of The ensuing debate was impas­ ops," Bishop Duncan said. St. Brendan 's. sioned, focusing on the needs of the Under House of Bishops' guidelines He added, "I have believed for many people and the organizations of the dio­ established a year ago, DEPO is a vol­ years that our Church desperately cese and the problems that have been untary system in which parishes in dis­ needs a graceful way to accept the growing in the diocese for years. agreement with their bishop can depth of our disagreements and, if the The final resolution was offered as a request to receive linlited episcopal time comes, to free each other if our dif­ substitute for a stronger one submitted pastoral care , such as annual visita- ferences become too great." by 66 voting members of the council requesting the Presiding Bishop to parishes, rectories and church schools. "take emergency action and intervene BRIEFLY... "The Church has been devastated by to lead us through this long-standing, Four months after the House of Bish­ the civil crises, leaving us with nothing ," divisive and destructive time." The final ops raised the specter of the Episcopal said the Rt. Rev. Edward Neufville , resolution was adopted by a vote of Church divesting its shares in compa­ Bishop of Liberia. "It gives us the feel­ 229-12 in the lay order and 92-6 in the nies that do business in Israel, the Dio­ ing as through we are in the desert clergy order. Hugh Patterson of Virginia cese of New York's Committee on where we can hardly find water to Beach said the resolution offers some­ Episcopal-JewishRelations has reaf­ drink, but with Christ on our side, we thing "we can all get behind . This is a firmed the right of the nation of Israel to know that he will make the way for us. process that will put this diocese back exist and decried attempts to punish together in a way we all want." the Jewish state financially. "The adop­ After the resolution passed , the Rev. tion" of a divestment policy by the Epis­ Peter Hogg of Virginia Beach summed copal Church "would reverse hard-won up the feelings of many, saying "I really gains by a generation of inter-faith pray that this will work , Bishop. I beg scholarship and dialogue," a committee you for a tum-around." statement asserts. Bishop Bane responded , "This has been a tough and godly thing, and I The Brotherhoodof St. Andrewseeks think this tin1e next year, we will be cel­ to strengthen the 106-year-oldorganiza­ ebrating in a different way." tion's ties to seminaries and bishops as The council also adopted a budget of part of a far-reaching strategic plan to more than $1.6 million. It was approved increase the number of chapters by 10 after a change to increas e funding for percent. The plan , which includes the Chanco on the Jan1es Camp and translation of brotherhood literature Conference Center and two new initia­ into Spanish, was revealed at the U.S. Embassy photo tives focusing on Christian formation annual executive board meeting in Roger Pierce (left), the deputy chief of mission and youth ministries and work with at the United States Embassy in Tegucigalpa, December. presents the Rt. Rev. Lloyd E. Allen, Bishop of small, rural congregations and unique Honduras , with the Martin Luther King, Jr. ministries . These have all been identi­ Delegates to the convention of the award on Jan. 18. Bishop Allen was honored fied as diocesan priorities. Diocese of Liberia (West Africa) as "an eloquent defender of the ideals" of Dr. Carly le Gravely King, including his work with children, victims pledged to raise $10,000 to repair of AIDS and the poor.

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St. Martin De Porres Church , Grenada. SlowRecovery Hurricane Ivans effects continue to be felt in Grenada The lovely tropical "spice" island of Grenada (150 Leaders of St. Martin's hope their across-the-street nautical miles from the coast of Venezuela) is still neighbor in Columbia, Crayton Middle School, will suffering from the effects of Hurricane Ivan, which help with school supplies and later with books. struck last September. Although about six months The extent of the damage wrought by Ivan ( a Cat­ have passed and help has come from all over the egory 3 system with winds of 130 miles per hour) globe, many persons are still homeless and others helps explain why recovery has been so slow and suffering from a variety of troubles. Rain has contin­ taken so long. Thirty-nine people immediately lost ued to fall even in the supposedly dry season . Roof­ their lives and the death toll continues because of less houses and businesses mean wet people and lack of medicine and the horrible living conditions. some illnesses. More than 90 per- · · "::<·. Much has already been accomplished , particularly cent of the houses with the help from Episcopal groups like the Church and other buildings of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, Columbia, S.C., and the were destroyed or - ,,. Epis copal Relief and Development Fund. St. badly damaged with 1~ George's Parish , the mother church for six other 66,000 left homeless . !"1·. Anglican congregations on the island, is now par­ The tourist industry ~ffe\• tially dry. The roof had caved in from the force of the ( second only to the " storm , ruining the pews and the organ. Efforts of the nutmeg industry in · -~ leader of St. George's, the Rev. Leopold Friday, and economic value to li·~~-??lt~~, his staff have been to get members of all the parishes Grenada) was put Interior of St. George's Anglican Church , Grenada, back into dry homes and to help with food, clothing on hold because of after Hurricane Ivan. and personal medical and hygiene supplies . Conse­ damage to hotels , pools , and other facilities. One quently, few of the smaller churches have been hotel owner stated it would take $6.5 million and one totally repaired. Most congregations are worshiping year to restore his hotel. in other buildings. Trees and crops were uprooted. The nutmeg The infrastructure throughout the island is being industry was wiped out. Most of the trees are gone rejuvenated. All major roads have been cleared and and it takes 10 years for a nutmeg tree to mature and broadcasting systems are now operative. Electricity bear fruit. This was particularly devastating to many and water are being restored and a few stores are small farmers who had nutmeg as their only cash open selling building supplies, food, and some per­ crop. sonal items. The connection between St. Martin's, Columbia, St. George's operates three schools with a total and St. George's, Grenada, began several decades enrollment of 700. After having served as shelters ago when four adults from St. George's became immediately following the hurricane, the elementary , members of St. Martin's. With their spouses and chil­ middle and high schools are now open for students. dren, St. Martin's now has 11 members with Critical needs are for school supplies and books. Grenadan backgrounds. In 2000, 30 choir members (Continued on page 20)

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PATRONS Robert S. Cockroft The Rev. and Mrs . Frederick A. Robinson The Rev. and Mrs. Milo G. Coerper The Rev. Nancy Rosenblum Cynthia A. Brandreth The Rt. Rev. James M. Coleman The Rev. H. Stewart Ross Mr. and Mrs . Dermott M. Breen The Rev. Milton A. Cookson Lois Fasel Schmieler The Rev, D. Stuart Dunnan Mary King Dodwell The Rev. and Mrs. Charles F. Schreiner The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Ellis The Rt. Rev. Gordon P. Scruton Charles K. Graf Estate The Rev. Sidney G. Ellis The Rev. and Mrs . Kenneth J.G. Semon Mrs. Robert L. Hall Mr. and Mrs . Gary Engels Mr. and Mrs. Covington Shackleford The Rt. Rev. Bertram Nelson Herlong Vernon L. Eppley David J. Sparrow Thomas A. Jackson Kristin Flanders Lt. Col. Patrick and the Rev. Elizabeth Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Joutras The Rev. Patrick Gahan Stingley The Rev. Gary W. Kriss The Rev. Robert W. Golledge Joseph E. Stockwell Augusta D. Roddis The Rev. Canon and Mrs. Edward The Rev. and Mrs. Dudley J. Stroup Charles M. Royce E. Hailwood The Rev. William Tapley The Rt. Rev. William C.R. Sheridan The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Robert J. Hargrove The Rev. Harlin E. Tillberg Mr. and Mrs . Howard M. Tischler John R. Harris Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Trane Flournoy-Threadcraft Community Trust Mrs . James E. Ullrich The Hamilton Roddis Foundation James G. Vaughter M. Lee Walton The Rev. John B. Wheeler GUARANTORS The Very Rev. Charles Preston Wiles The Very Rev. C. David Williams The Rt. Rev. William J. Cox J.F. Wine The Ven. and Mrs . Thomas F. Winslow SPONSORS The Rt. Rev. Robert M. Wolterstorff Western Province of the Community of Mrs. Marvyl M . Allen St. Mary, Mukwonago, WI Bob Bledsoe Sisters of the Holy Nativity, Ripon, WI The Rev. and Mrs. Peter Chase The Rev. Canon and Mrs . James C. Holt The Rev. and Mrs. Alanson B. Houghton ASSOCIATES Kenneth H. Kerr Mr. and Mrs. Terry J. Kohler The Rev. Darrow L.K. Aiona Mrs. James H. Macconnell The Rev. E. Michael Allen The Rt. Rev. D. Bruce MacPherson John McNeill Anderson The Rev. Malcolm E. McClenaghan Nancy W. Andrews Mrs . Samuel M. Nickerson Eugene A. Armstrong Barbara Jane Osment William D. Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Poitras Robert L. Ashcom Thomas G. Riley THANK YOU Katherine L. Baar Mr. and Mrs . William F. Roemer The Rev. J. Edwin Bacon Charles M. Royce FOR YOUR The Rev. Edwin Hunt Badger The Rev. Bruce M. Shipman Ronald H. Bailey Mr. and Mrs . Ralph Spence, Jr. The Rev. Canon Francis S. Bancroft The Rev. Canon Jeffrey N. Steenson SUPPORT Elizabeth N. Barnes Wilmot F. Wheeler, Jr. Mrs. Dixon Barr George W. Young The Very Rev. John P. Bartholomew Christ Church Frederica, Dr. and Mrs. John Hayden Claudia Bartz Saint Simons Island, GA The Rt. Rev. and Mrs . G.E. Haynsworth Alta J. Bates Canon Miriam U. Hoover Josephine E. Bates The Rev. Canon and Mrs. Harold The Rev. and Mrs. Norman R. Baty BENEFACTORS G. Hultgren The Rev. and Mrs . Denis B. Baum The Rev. Andrew MacAoidh Jergens The Rev, and Mrs. Robert M. Baur The Rt. Rev. James M. Adams Robert F. Kirschner William B. Baxter The Rev. and Mrs . David Apker Jane Lerner The Rev. and Mrs . William N. Beachy Stanley A. Arbingast The Very Rev. Philip C. Linder Barbara Beaudway Norris Battin Hugh F. Loweth The Rev. Susan W. Bell The Rev. and Mrs. Richard Bennet James E. McGehee Patricia I. Belsey The Rev. Canon Ernest L. Bennett Mrs. Baxter Melton The Rt. Rev. Maurice M. Benitez The Rev. Beverly Faye Bradley The Rev. Malcolm H. Miner The Rev. Philip C. Bentley Mr. and Mrs . Jacksot:t.M. Bruce Genevieve A. Morrill The Rev. and Mrs . Stephen Bergmann The Rev. Harold R. 'Biumbaum Daniel W. Muth Mrs. Jacob B. Berlin The Rev. and Mrs. Thomas H. Carson The Rt. Rev. Frederick W. Putnam The Rev. Canon Harland B. Birdwell

10 THE LIVING CHURCH · MARCH 6. 200 5 Mr. and Mrs . George R. Bishop Robert H. Dyer Joanna J. Hall Arthur M . Bjontegard, Jr. The Rt. Rev. C . Christopher Epting The Rev . Paula Claire Hall Elizabeth S. Bobrinskoy The Rev. Clinton Esonu Mrs. S. Keith Hall Herman F. Bostick Dianne Fecteau The Very Rev. and Mrs. John Harris Russell S. Brewer Mrs. J. Maver Feehan Harper The Rev . Millard H. Breyfogle Hazel Dayer Fish Elisabeth C. Harrison Avery Rogers Brooke The Rev. James Flowers The Rev . Raymond C Hartjen Pauline Brown The Rev. Sheldon B. Foote Anne Heian The Rev . Lawrence M. and the Rev . Mrs . John E. Forrester The Rt. Rev . Dorsey F. Henderson, Jr. Nancy E. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Francis The Very Rev. and Mrs. Edward Mrs. Robert C. Brumder Mr . and Mrs . Lester Frankenthal J. Henley Richard and the Rev. Sally Bub The Rev. Joseph P. Frary Standish Henning Mr. and Mrs . Ronald T. Buckingham The Rev. Canon George F. French Charles R. Hickox The Rt. Rev . and Mrs. Charles P. Raymond Gallie Dr. and Mrs. David D. Hill L. Burgreen Joseph G. Gamble Audrey Hillman Hilliard The Rev. Joseph Parker Burroughs The Rev. Bruce Norman Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Margery H. Hingle Elinor H. Caines Pauline H . Gardner Robert G. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Campbell Loretta Russell Hoffmann Nancy E . Campbell Frederick S. Holmes The Rev . Robert J. Carabin Mary Nelson Hoomstra Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Carey Winifred M. Hoppert Jack Carlson Wayne Hom Margaret Carpenter The Rt. Rev . Jack Iker Joan Carruthers The Rev . Richard W. Ingalls Brian Cavanagh The Rt. Rev . Russell E. Jacobus The Rev. Canon Yung Hsuan Chou Edward A. Johnson The Rev. Carl E . Christiansen, Jr. The Rev. Wayne L. Johnson The Rev. Fred C. Clark The Rt. Rev. Robert H. Johnson Robert C. Clawson The Very Rev . Russell L. Johnson Ewing Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Jones The Rev . John M . Coleton The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. David B. Joslin Mrs . Alan Conner The Rev. Craig M. Kallio Mr. and Mrs. David E. Connor Mr. and Mrs. David Kalvelage James B. Cook, Jr. The Rev. Mamie Keator William G. Coulter Phoebe L. Keck Pamela Cox-Tims John C. Keene The Rev . and Mrs . D. Lome Coyle The Rev . Thomas G. Keithly Mary Craddock Mrs. James W. Kennedy The Rev. and Mrs. Robert Crafts Linda Ellen Ketchum Dr. and Mrs. Theodore G . Crook The Rev. Canon Jonathan L. King The Rev . Lawrence N. Crumb Richard C. King Charles M . Crump The Rev . Victor Kinnunen The Rev . Sandra K. Curtis The Rev. Canon Darwin Kirby, Jr. M.A. Custer William S. Kjellstrand Frances R. Daley Joan O. Kline Alan 0. Dann The Rev. Kenneth C. Kroohs The Rt. Rev. Donald J. Davis The Rev . and Mrs. Thomas G . Garner The Rt. Rev. Robert L. Ladehoff James W. Davis Mrs . Charles T. Gaskell Mary F. Landrum Jerry Spencer Davis The Rev . Canon William F. Geisler The Rev . and Mrs. Peter M. Larsen The Rev. John B. Deal The Rev. Stan Gerber The Rev. Canon and Mrs. Laurence G. Nelson Degerberg Elizabeth C. Goodwin Larson ShlU"on F. Denton David Grafft Mr. and Mrs. Eugene D. Lattimer .The Rev. Fred Dettwiller The Rev. Alexander Graham Emma M. Lewis . · ,ThecRev. Canon and Mrs. James P. The Rev. and Mrs . William L. Graham Henry W. Lewis '?i fi~Wolfe, Jr. James R. Graham The Rev . and Mrs. William G. Lewis ,;Mr.:and Mrs. Robert Dillon Peggy Grant The Rev. Richardson A. Libby The Rev . JosephA. DiRaddo The Rev. William L. Green The Rev. D . Fredrick Lindstrom, Jr. ,-;~eyen. Paul C. I;>onecker Jane L. Gresley The Rt. Rev. Edward S. Little II J~~r Appleby Doran '\, The Rev. R. Emmet Gribbin Pat Logan '_J ;~d Mrs. PaulDrifendach :';, Henry N . Griffin Thomas C . Logan \ '~fty Jo H. Dulaney :;( 1,- Ellen A. Groff The Rev . Canon Thomas W.S. Logan TheRt. Rev. Philip M. Duncan .>;< Mrs. Hal R. Gross Mr. and Mrs. Richard µ)mastro Dr. and Mrs . Royal B. Dunkeiberg Joan C. Haggard The Rev . and Mrs. Robert T. Lonergan

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The Rev. J. Raymond Lord Wendy Pitha The Rev. James L. Lowery, Jr. The Rev. Omar Pitman, Jr. The Rt. Rev. E.H. MacBurney The Very Rev. David W. Plumer The Rev. and Mrs. J. Robert Maceo Charlotte E. Prochnow Arthur W. Machen, Jr. The Rev. Canon James E. Purdy Janet L. Maguire Alfred L. Purrington III Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Malone Robert W. Quarles The Rev. and Mrs. Raymond B. Maloney The Rev. and Mrs. Congreve H. Quinby The Rev. Canon and Mrs. Henry R. Mann The Rev. C. Corydon Randall Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Marshall Catherine A. Ranger The Rev. Daniel H. Martins Ann Kendall Ray Mr. and Mrs. David E. Mason The Rev. George W. Razee Robert H. Massey The Rev. John Reese The Rev. Charles O' Fallon Mastin The Rev. George F. Regas THAN~ ...YQU The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Gerald N. Elinann R. Reynolds McAllister Mrs. Augustine J. Rhodes I WOULD LIKE The Rev. and Mrs. Barnum McCarty The Rev. Keith J. Roberson TO CONTRIBUTE TO: Mr. and Mrs. J. Roger McHenry The Rev. Arthur Robertshaw Paul W. McKee Frances K. Robertson □ THE LIVING CHURCH FUND James T. McKinstry John B. Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. McMillan Prezell R. Robinson □ THE ENDOWMENT FUND The Rev. Duncan R. McQueen Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers The Rev. William L. Mengebier Carole J. Ross Robert E. Menzer Mr. and Mrs. J. William Ross NAME ______Cyril J. Mergens The Rev. Herbert E. Rowe John R. Mertens Janice 0. Rusack Winifred A. Miller The Rev. William H. Russell ADDRESS Jean H. Moffitt The Rev. Edward C. Rutland The Rt. Rev. James W. Montgomery The Rev. Frances S. Ryan CITY Mr. and Mrs. James S. Moore The Rev. Canon and Mrs. C. The Rev. Robert A. Moore Boone Sadler The Rev. and Mrs. Tillman M. Moore Col. and Mrs. Samuel F. Sampson STATE. ... ZIP ____ _ The Rev. Canon Roswell 0. Moore Crawford M. Sandefur Mrs. David M. Munson Mr. and Mrs . S. Prentiss Sawyer CHECK The Rev. J. Patrick Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Philip F. Schlichting James K. Murray Jane D. Schweinsburg CREDIT CARD AMOUNT Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nakamura Robert W. Scott $__ _ Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nedelka The Rev. James R. Seale CREDIT CARD# Ward A. Nelson The Rev. Canon and Mrs. David L. Seger Bruce Newell The Rev. Joanna Seibert Sterling Newell, Jr. The Rev. Federico Serra-Lima EXP.DATE Mr. and Mrs. William L. Newell Mr. William and the Rev. Marlyne SIGNATURE Albert 0. Nicholas Seymour Philip Nichols The Rev. C. Edward Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Noble The Rt. Rev. Harry W. Shipps Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Nolan The Rev. Canon Bruce M. Shortell The Rev. Louis Oats The Rev. William C. Sibert The Rev. Dennis R. Odekirk The Rev. Clarence W. Sickles PLEASEACCEPT MY GIFT Mrs. Charles A. O'Hara The Rev. Dewey R. Silas The Rev. and Mrs. William H. Olsen George R. Silvernell Mrs. Chester W. Ott Kathleen S. Sitz □ IN MEMORY OF The Rev. J. Douglas Ousley James W. Skardon □ IN HONOR OF Louise Parkin James B. Skewes The Rev. Limuel G. Parks Lee Slayton The Rev. Robert Ray Parks The Rev. Bancroft P. Smith Robert E. Parr Miriam K. Stauff The Rev. and Mrs. John W. Patterson The Rev. and Mrs. Gordon J. Stenning Carolyn M. Pease Mr. and Mrs. William C. Stevens The Rev. Bernard J. Pecaro Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. John G. Penson Mrs. Laurel G. Stewart Marshall H. Pepper The Hon. and Mrs. G.D. Stoughton The Rev. John R. Peterson The Rev. Ruth H. Strang The Rev. and Mrs. Frederick W. Phinney William E. Strickland, Jr.

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H.N. Sturtevant MEMORIALS The Rt. Rev. Robert C. Rusack Nancy H. Sullens Elizabeth Bernard Sandlin Roberta K. Sullivan Robert Lewis Appleby The Rev. William A. Sims James S. Summers Dressie and Haywood Arnold The Rev. Burdette Stampley The Rev. Stephen B. Swann The Rev. William H. Baar Kathryn S. Tillberg Elizabeth M. Sweeney Elinor Bartholomew Doris Wall Veytia' Patricia W. Swift Susan Battin The Rev. John Henry Vruwink The Rev. and Mrs. Robert J. Tally The Rev. Canon Donald Behm The Rev. Adam Joseph Walters The Rev. and Mrs. Philip Talmage The Rev. Jacob Boris Berlin Joan K. Walton James W. Tate Betty Breyfogle The Rev. Franklyn Y. Weiler Estelle W. Taylor The Rev. J. Nelson Brockmann The Rev Canon Edward West Walker Taylor III Connie W. Brown John Langtry Williams The Rev. John Tederstrom John Brown Helen Seeger Wolterstorff The Rev. and Mrs. Robert L. Tedesco The Rev. Gerald Burtt The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. William G. Wright The Rt. Rev. Herbert Thompson Dorothy M. Camey The Rev. and Mrs. Henry The Rev. Canon Frank Carthy L. Thompson III The Rev. Thomas K. Chaffee HONORARIA William A. Thompson Ada Johnson Cockroft Mr. and Mrs. John S. Townsend Mary Carter Hughes Coleman The Rev. Peggy Bosmyer George L. Trigg The Rt. Rev. Wallace Edmonds Conkling The Ven. Frederick C. Byrd Mrs. Carlisle B. VanMeter Alan Conner The Rt. Rev. and Mrs . Robert Hibbs Mrs. John H. Vruwink Lucy Culver The Rev. John H. Hiers John K. Waddell The Rev. Francis D. Daley The Rt. Rev. Stephen H. Jecko The Rev. Canon B.W. and Shirleen Jacqueline B. Dann David Kalvelage S. Wait The Rev. Robert John Dodwell Carolyn Keck A.E.P. Wall Dr. John E. Duberg The Very Rev. Donald Krickbaum Alice Walters The Rev. Joseph Foster Edwards The Rev. Canon and Mrs. Knud A. Larsen The Rt. Rev. William C. Wantland The Rev. Vincent Fish Dr. John R. Logan Mr. and Mrs. James R. Wartinbee Susan Tier McNaughton French The Rev. Thomas W.S. Logan, Jr. Philip B. Watson, Jr. The Rev. Sherman Gagnon Mark Michael The Rev. Robert W. Watson The Rev. Gary Gainett The Rev. Steven D. Muncie The Rev. Mary Weatherwax The Rt. Rev. Charles T. Gaskell The Rev. and Mrs. Roger Raskopf The Rev. Marta S. Weeks Charlie Marie Graves The Rev. Albert Rodriguez John B. Weeth Pepper Ann Graves The Rev. Jan Rudinoff James D. Wethern The Rt. Rev. Hal R. Gross The Rev. Jon Stasney The Rev. J. Michael Wheeler The Rev. S. Keith Hall Col. Michael W. Totten The Rev. and Mrs. Robert H. Whitaker Dr. and Mrs. Steven A. Hamill The Rev. Aaron F. Usher Donald A. Whitcomb The Rev. John Dean Harrison The Rev. Charles Washam The Rev. Konrad S. White The Rev. Paul Z. Hoornstra Betty Weeth John H. Whitworth Jack Kayser The Rev. Dr. James 0 . West, Jr. The Rev. Elizabeth P. Wiesner The Rev. Benjamin V. Lavey The Rev. Jim Williams The Rev. Canon B. McK. Williams The Very Rev. LeRoy D. Lawson All Saints' Church, Chevy Chase, MD The Ven. Canon Robert N. Willing Albert 0. Lewis St. Martin's Church, Pompano Beach, FL Peter C. Withers Kathryn Lindeskoog St. Paul's College , Lawrenceville , VA The Rev. Donn L. Wolf The Rev. James H. Macconnell The Living Church Family Edward M. Wones The Rev. R. Bradley McCormick Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Wright The Rt. Rev. Dudley B. McNeil The Rev. George D. Young, Jt The Rev. George Metcalf Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Young Richard M. Miller Mr. and Mrs. William P. Young The Rev. Richard Milwee Diocese of Milwaukee Clifford H. Morehouse Grace Church, Massapequa, NY Linden H. Morehouse Pro-Cathedral Church of$t Clement, Winifred H. Morehouse El Paso, TX The Rev. E. Elbridge Morrill St. Alban's Church, Arlington, TX Col. Chester W. Ott St. Alban's Church, Harlingen, TX Terrie Phillips St. John's Church, D¢troit, MI The Rev. Canon H. Boone Porter St. Michael's Church, Chickasaw, AL The Rev. James L. Postel THANK YOU St. Stephen's Church, Oak Ridge, TN The Rt. Rev. Chilton Powell The. Society of the Transfiguration, Helen Prouse Putnam FORYOUR Cincinnati, OH The Rev. John L. Roberts The Rev. Canon J. William Robertson Elizabeth Lyon Ross SUPPORT

MARCH 6, 2005 EDITOR'S COLUMN

Carryingon with Questions

The last time I wrote one of these Why don't churches make the effort to columns of questions, about 18 months update their websites? ago, a seemingly sincere reader dropped Is anyone besides me anxious to see the Did You Know ... me a note of encouragement. "Don't ever Episcopal Church offer a theological stop asking these questions," he urged. I rationale for the New Hampshire consecra­ TheRev. Sandye Wilson, think he was more serious about them than tion? I was, but nevertheless, at his suggestion, What is it about Compline that makes it first-timeGeneral here's another batch: so appealing? Conventiondeputy from Are there any Anglo-Catholics left in the the Dioceseof Newark, Aren't most Episcopalians unconcerned Episcopal Church? about membership in the Anglican Com­ Is anyone besides TLC having trouble hasbeen a deputyin three munion? with the reliability of the U.S. Postal Ser­ otherdioceses. Whatever became of the Baltimore Dec­ vice? laration? Doesn't it seem strange that the Church Shouldn't Bishop V. Gene Robinson of of South India has congregations within Quote of the Week New Hampshire have had a chance to the borders of the Episcopal Church and speak before the Lambeth Commission? the Anglican Church of Canada? Hasn't "heterophobia" become In Psalm 16 and 30, why is Pit TheRt. Rev.Jon Bruno, almost as big a problem in the Epis­ capitalized? Bishopof LosAngeles, in a copal Church as homophobia? Why does Celtic spirituality PBSradio broadcast on the Why are there Advent calendars seem so attractive to Episco­ but not Lent calendars? WindsorReport's call to palians and other Anglicans? Isn't trying to compare ordina- Why isn't there more of an repent:"Repent means tion of women with the ordination of a outcry by Anglicans in the turn around,walk in a homosexual person like comparing southern hemisphere over the differentdirection, and say apples and oranges? impending marriage of Prince Can anyone remember a time when Charles? that the acceptanceof peo­ the Episcopal Church was less tolerant ■ Couldn't Bishop Geralyn Wolf of ple whoare gay,the than it is now? Rhode Island teach the rest of the acceptanceof women... is Does anyone still use purple vestments Church a lot about alternate episcopal for Advent? oversight? wrong.I refuseto dothat." Is anyone looking forward to the 2006 Isn't it sad to see one's feelings on the General Convention? New Hampshire consecration become a lit­ How soon will we have our first known mus test for committee membership, can­ lesbian bishop? didacy for rector, or other ministries? Will it be OK for an unmarried male Why do so many of the writers of our let­ priest living with a woman to be conse­ ters to the editor have difficulty keeping crated as a bishop? their correspondence to fewer than 300 Aren't most Episcopalians becoming words? weary of the sexuality arguments? Does Titus 1:7-9 have any relevance for Haven't you expected a revised prayer the Church anymore? book by this time? Doesn't the apology of New York Yankee Whatever became of Lenten discipline? slugger Jason Giambi sound very much like Do we have to slap labels on people, the House of Bishops' response to the parishes, dioceses, and almost anything Windsor Report? else in the Church? Haven't many Episcopalians learned Shouldn't we at least experience Colum­ something valuable about scripture since bus, Ohio, for a few days before we bash it the New Hampshire consecration? as a General Convention site? Whatever became of First Promise? Is it really necessary to depose so many Is anything more sappy than the new traditionalist clergy? Episcopal Church "slogan" on signs: "We're Does anyone still observe Mothering here for you"? Sunday? David Kalvelage, executive editor

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Many Thanks, Associates We are pleased to dedicate this issue to the Living Church Associates, those generous people who have contributed at least $100 to the Living Church Fund during the previous year. Their names are listed in this issue, and we give thanks for them, for without their munificence it's very likely this magazine could not be published. The Living Church Fund was organ­ ized when it became apparent that revenue from subscriptions and advertis­ ing were unable to keep up with the rising costs of printing, paper and postage . Subscribers and friends of the magazine have responded with gen­ erosity ever since, enabling us to keep subscription price increases at a min­ imum, and to improve various elements of the magazine. Through the years the Living Church Fund has helped us to replace badly outdated computer "Be not forgetful equipment, to provide health coverage benefits for staff members, and to increase the size of the magazine. Many of the names on the list of contributors appear year after year, but to entertain strangers; every time the list is published some first-time Associates are among them . We are thankful as well for the Associates who made contributions in mem­ ory of a loved one or in honor of someone who has made an impact on their lives. Those persons for whom memorial gifts have been made are remem­ bered at a celebration of the Eucharist held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Living Church Foundation . We hope that as you peruse this list of Associates, and notice friends or colleagues, that you'll be motivated to join them this year. If you've never contributed to the fund, we hope you'll consider a gift in 2005. If you've given in the past but not at the Associates' level, we encourage you to strive for inclusion among the Associates. Whatever the size of your gift, please know that it is very much appreciated as well as being tax-deductible. A form included in this issue contains the necessary information . The Living Church SOR}et'• Fund has a goal of $140,000 for 2005, an amount we believe can be achieved, for thereby but not without the continued generous response of readers . have entertained , angels unawa,re~." Watch for Visitors (Heb. · J~:·2J'.. Most churches have at least an occasional opportunity to welcome someone who is not known to the members of the congregation . In the heart of our cities, that person may be someone who lives on the streets , has little or no food, and is looking for a handout. In a resort community, the stranger is likely to be someone on vacation, perhaps far away from home. Churches located in the nation's commercial centers may encounter visitors who are in town for a short time to transact business. The strangers may be church shoppers, persons who feel they 're not being fed by the last church they attended, or those who haven't attended a church in years. In this increasingly multi-cultural society, it is possible that the person who visits our churches may be very different from the members of that church. Some churches will treat these encounters as opportunities for evangel­ ism and hospitality . Others either will look upon them as a nuisance, or they may ignore the guests, leaving them with an unfavorable opinion of that church and its people, and perhaps even the Episcopal Church. It is likely that visitors will become more commonplace in the months ahead . It will be a time for churches to be serious about the biblical mandate to welcome the stranger: "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares" (Heb. 13:2).

MARCH 6, 2005 · THE LIV ING CHURCH 15 God cannot intervene in historical and physical reality. But that hardly seems to do justice to the Christian revelation even if it appears to get God off the hook But to all attempts to explain suffer­ ing, Jesus says "No." In Luke 13:1-9, some people come to Jesus, and ask, "What about the people who were mur­ dered by Pilate and whose blood was mingled with their sacrifices? Were they killed because of their sins?" Jesus responded "No." "What about the peo­ ple who were killed in the accident in ,P-...~· ...... Siloam when the tower fell on them? . _.,,.. ~ ~~~,;,· ·~ Did they die because of their sins?" ,, . .11::~·· Again, Jesus answers "No." His ., ~ response in the gospel is uncomfortably ·• ~;. .... -~- .. blunt. In essence he says, "The suffering ...... ,, of others, the tragic deaths of others, ~ . ' -~ ..., , _,... , might well give us pause to remind our­ selves that our time also is short and we have no guarantees of how long we will be around. Therefore, today is the day to repent. Today is the day to turn and seek God. Today is the day to love God and neighbor." By Matt Gunter otherwise is only conditioned senti­ It is not a very sentimental approach. mentalism. If there is no God, we can But Jesus is not sentimental when The recent tsunami disaster in the only conclude that we have evolved speaking of God or the hwnan condi­ Indian Ocean has raised with fresh into an existential cul-de-sac in which tion. And for that I am thankful. Senti­ urgency the perennial question of belief we have now come to see the empti­ mental images of a Nice Guy in the Sky in God in the shadow of suffering. The ness of the belief in meaning and don't cut it when we are confronted magnitude of the tragedy and its seem­ human worth that helped us evolve this with real tragedy like the tsunami. Nor ing randomness are awe inspiring and far but are still stuck with the deep do romantic notions of human nature dumbfounding. What can one say to residual instinct for meaning and or the nature of creation. Reality make sense of such a catastrophe? worth. demands something wilder. Where is God in all of this and what But that is a dry and weary land The world is a wild place. In creating kind of God would allow such things? where there is no water. And humans the world in which we live, God makes Christians should be wary of nice and cannot live there. However much the space for us and for all creation to be tidy answers to such questions. But it is logic of our minds, absent God, might free. That means God also makes space also unsatisfactory to allow ourselves say that there is no meaning, our hearts for us to make a mess of it, to make a to slip into a speechless agnosticism. cry out in contradiction, "No!" We do mess of one another, to make a mess of What with due caution and humility can not believe that the offense and sorrow ourselves. And it means there is space we say? we feel in the wake of the devastation for things like cancer cells and Among other things, it is good to of the tsunami is just an offense against tsunamis. It also means that the God remember that removing God from the our personal preferences, but an who creates such a world must be as equation does not resolve the mystery offense against the very fabric ofreality. wild as the wildness it contains. Why of suffering. The flipside of the ques­ Still, the questions remain. Where is does God have to make so much space tion, "How can there be a good God God in all of this? What kind of God for freedom? Why does God tolerate so when there is so much suffering in the allows such things? These are questions much suffering and irtjustice? Why has world?" are other questions: "If there is that beg answers. And so we create God created such a world? If God is at no God and no meaning, why do I care answers. Whether to protect God or to the heart of it all - the Creator and Sus­ about the suffering in the world?" and bring tragedy under control, we invent tainer - God is not off the hook "Why should I?" Indeed, if there is no ways to explain the suffering that Which is, of course, the point of the God, reality is indifferent to all suffer­ befalls us and others. gospel. On the cross, God himself is on ing. And there is no real reason for us One way that some have sought to the hook In Jesus Christ, God enters not to be indifferent. Our inclination resolve the questions is to suggest that into the mess that we have made of the

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world. And God enters into the wild­ ness of the world God has created. On

the cross, God in Christ takes on the More\. 'WiterhfJt>·'.- 1,,,,. ,.,,,...- ,,._, ,P <· pain and suffering of the world . The David Kalvelage'; column that speculates on 10 possible candidates for the world's passion becomes Christ's pas­ next Presiding Bishop [TLC, Jan. 23] is interesting and evocative. I am sure sion. God transforms that passion into more speculation will occur as we move toward 2006. the promise of resurrection. There is The criteria that the editor seemed to use was one of "electability," namely, the promise that we too will be trans­ who realistically could get a majority vote. These 10 certainly emerge when this formed - the suffering of the world is used as the basis. However, another picture emerges when we put another set of important criteria against these potential leaders. I would suggest three for the nominating committee to consider. It can be a hard place First is the issue of turning around our historically declining denomination. If we ask which of these potential candidates to believe in God have a larger diocese than when they started their tenure as - especially the generic bishop , eight candidates are eliminated from the list. Second, if we use criteria highly valued in the Church of God of human imagination. England, theology competency as demonstrated by a working doctorate, all but one are eliminated. (Amazing isn't it, for a Church that thinks of itself as a fairly intel­ will not be lost, but gathered up and lectual community!) transformed in resurrection. By his Third, ifwe use the criteria of which person would be most wounds, we will be healed. predictably able to bring healing between the Episcopal Church We live in a world of great suffering and the rest of the Communion , seven drop off the list because their and great injustice. It can be a hard positions are equal to or more extreme than the present Presiding Bishop. place to live. It can be a hard place to Of course , Mr. Kalvelage is probably right that in the long run the main issue believe in God - especially the generic is political. If, however, the question should be who on this list would best be God of human imagination. But the God able to move us toward being one Church united together in common mission, we know in Jesus Christ is not a God of the answer is probably "none of the above!" Such is the sad legacy that the pres­ our own imagining. The God we know ent Presiding Bishop is leaving our Church . is the God of the cross. Karl Barth (The Rev. Canon) Kevin Martin wrote , "God earns the right to be God in Vital Church Ministries this world on the cross." God earns the Plano, Texas right to be God in this world - with all its pain, suffering, injustice, and tragedy - on the cross. French poet Paul Caudel In David Kalvelage's column on 10 bishops to watch, it was nice to see that wrote, "Jesus did not come to our Bishop of Bethlehem, the Rt. Rev. Paul V. Marshall, was included as one on remove suffering, or to explain it away. the list. However, I must take exception to "he showed little patience and toler­ He came to fill it with His presence." ance to a couple of rectors in his diocese ." The two dissenting rectors in the dio­ Jesus does not explain suffering. He cese received an unprecedented amount of tolerance and latitude in "doing their fills it with his presence and the prom­ own thing" and their observable behavior toward their bishop was far from ise of its transformation in the final res­ respectable. Bishop Marshall may not be perfect, but he demonstrated utmost urrection of which his is the foretaste. tolerance and patience in a very difficult and conflicting situation. S. It does not resolve all the questions (The Rev.) William Marshall, Jr. or remove all the pain, or eliminate all St. Clement & St. Peter's Church the anger resulting from something like Wilkes-Barre, Pa. the tsunami. But a God wild enough to create and sustain such a world as ours Thanks to David Kalvelage for his column, "Ten Bishops to Watch." With the and wild enough to pour out his love on Windsor Report being positively addressed ( at least by the Canadian House and the hard wood of the cross is wild the C of E House of Bishops) it is my hope and prayer that the Joint Nominat­ enough to absorb our questions, pain ing Committee and the deputies to the 75th General Convention will keep a and anger. 0 focus on the Windsor Report. It would be more than just "a shame" if the Epis­ copal Church were to elect a Presiding Bishop who would not be invited to the The Rev. Matt Gunter is the rector of St. next Lambeth Conference, or any Anglican Communion committees and con­ Barnabas' Church, Glen Ellyn, lll. ferences for that matter . (The Rev. Canon) Richard A. Swan The Reader'sViewpoint article does not Canon Missioner necessarilyrepres ent the editorialopinion Diocese of Springfield of THE l.JviNG C HURCH or its board of directors. Springfield, lll.

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BeingReconciled true that our Church is unengaged in Israeli proposal to withdraw from the foreign mission. West Bank brokered by President Clin­ Fr. Gauss [TLC,Jan. 16] has it back­ Despite our differences, the Episco­ ton, we might fmd further bombings ward in his discussion on reconcilia­ pal Church sends between 20 and 30 within Israel. Were the Israelis to pur­ tion. He says that humans must be new missionaries overseas every year sue the terrorists into the new Pales­ reconciled to God before being recon­ in response to requests from local bish­ tine, I find it altogether likely that the ciled to one another. The plain text of ops. These are mostly volunteers and Palestinian government would claim scripture bears witness to the fact that are predominantly either under 30 or they were being invaded and demand we can only finally and fully be recon­ over 50 years of age. Some are liberal, an emergency session of the U.N. Secu­ ciled with God when we become recon­ some conservative, but all are solid in rity Council. Unless the U.S. denounced ciled with each other. their faith and full of the joy of the Lord. Israel in seeking to defend itself, we too This example comes immediately to Their terms range from three months to might find antipathy directed against mind: "If you are offering your gift at three years. the U.S. and an escalation in fright, hor­ the altar, and there remember that your I have just returned from a two-week ror and panic in that part of the world brother has something against you, orientation for these missionaries. The were the terrorism to continue. leave your gift there before the altar orientation is held annually and I have As an independent Palestinian state, and go; first be reconciled the Palestinian government would be to your brother, and then This year's Episcopal within its rights to acquire whatever come and offer your gift" missionaries are headed arms it wanted to defend itself. This (Matt. 5:23,24). The oft­ for Taiwan, the Sudan, would allow all kinds of weapons from quoted summary of the law Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, rockets, machine guns, and anti-aircraft declares that the two great Zimbabwe, South Africa, missiles to be brought in freely. Groups commandments are to love Syria, Brazil, and El Salvador. of Episcopalian fact finders and mis­ God and love neighbor. As sionaries might dread landing at Ben used by our Lord in the gospels, the served as chaplain to the group for the Gurion Airport knowing that such mis­ clear implication is that reconciliation past three years. We spent a day study­ siles are just over the hill. with each other is the key element to ing the Wmdsor Report in anticipation I am mystified as to why there is such restoring our relationship with God. of being asked about it and the related a concern for a Palestinian state but not We are always in process, using the matters of homosexuality and scrip­ for the Kurds who want a homeland example of Jesus to move us toward a tural authority. We also discussed the also. I see no condemnation for the new way of seeing and a new way of liv­ rationale and history of Anglican mis­ Kuwaitis who expelled thousands of ing together, so that finally we begin to sions, medical matters, how to show Palestinians. I do not hear of other see the Holy One who resides in each of respect for another culture, and how to occupying nations condemned, why us. It is clear to me at the very practical deal with loneliness, homesickness, just Israel? Maybe Bishop Little has a level, that I cannot go to God with all and spiritual concerns. This year's Epis­ point. my prejudices, antagonisms, fear and copal missionaries are headed for Tai­ Alan E. Linden hatred of my neighbors and expect to wan, the Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Jacksonville, Fla. be reconciled to him who is perfect Rwanda, Zimbabwe, South Africa, love. I can look at the reconciling life of Syria, Brazil, and El Salvador. Jesus of Nazareth, and his reconciling Yes, we seem to bicker endlessly OtherReasons death, and begin to understand that as a about the Gene Robinson consecration. In response to Fr. Flinn [TLC, Feb. Christ follower, I am called to that min­ Like many others, I shall be glad when 13], if the executive branch legislation istry of reconciliation in the world that it is behind us. But meanwhile, let us is the reason for not running the United will lead me to be more closely recon­ not think that that's all we do. Church of Christ commercial, then I ciled with God. (The Rev.) Richard H. Schmidt agree with the writer's position. How­ (The Rev.) James Parker Chesterfiel,d, Mo. ever, there are other reasons not to run St. George's Church it. For starters, how about that it is Savannah, Ga. NewProblems shameful in its dishonesty? The church Sometimes when we try to fmd a pictured looked like any number of WeDo Other Things solution to the Arab-Israeli dilemma, mainline churches, and how many of we run the risk of possibly creating new these churches exclude gays as por­ Thank you for the excellent article on problems. I find that the creation of a trayed in the ad? It was an offensive ad the vitality of the Anglican church in Palestinian state might cause more ten­ for another reason: It sought to portray Ghana by Jesse Abell [TLC,Jan. 30]. I sion than less. the UCC as better than other churches. differ with him on just one thing: For instance, were a Palestinian state That is despicable behavior for any Although it is true that the Episcopal created and the ancient goal of driving church of Jesus Christ. Church is sadly preoccupied with the the Jews into the sea not abate, remem­ (The Rev.) M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Gene Robinson controversy, it is not bering the failure of Arafat to accept the Vestal, N.Y

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MARCH 6. 2005 · THE LIVING CHURCH 21 FULL-TIME RECTOR: Rural, recreational community DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY MIN­ FULL-TIME EXECUTIVE STAFF POSITION: located on a large lake in South Carolina. Great school dis­ ISTRIES: Holy Spirit Episcopal Church (400+ families) is Anglican Frontier Missions, Richmond, Virginia reaches trict, 400 members, 30 minutes from state capital. seeking someone who hears God's call to join our church out to the 25 largest & least evangelized people groups in Interested? Contact St Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, family and become our full time Director of Children and the world. We are seeking an exceptional individual to 735 Old Lexington Highway, Chapin, SC 29036. Phone: Family Ministries. We are seeking a faithful disciple of Jesus assume responsibility as an Associate Director for either (803) 345-1550. E-mail: [email protected]. Christ who is called to ministry with children. and embraces Missionary Personnel or Church Mission Liaison. with Christ's love for children and family. We desire someone the position dependent upon the specific range. skills and who has a heart for children's ministry who is able to pas­ interest of the applicant. We anticipate that the individual FULL-TIME MISSIONER PRIEST: Cluster of 5 con­ sionately lead our congregation in discerning and fulfilling we seek will possess a mature Christian life , missions gregations on the Sisseton Episcopal Mission seeks a full­ God 's vision for our growing community. experience, an understanding of the Anglican Communion time priest to serve as missioner among the Dakota Sioux This person needs to be visionary. enthusiastic. dependable , and a sincere passion for the unevangelized. If you feel on the Sisseton Indian Reservation in NE South Dakota . organized. and self-motivated. This minister will work with this exceptional opportunity is right for you. please con­ which borders Minnesota and North Dakota. This posi­ our clergy and our full-time youth minister to energize and tact the Rev. Tad de Bordenave, AFM Director. at (804) tion requires competent leadership to identify and nurture direct our children's ministry to be more enriching to the 355-8468 or E-mail: [email protected]. lay and ordained vocations. increase Christian education needs of adults and children in our church and community. for all ages , increase stewardship education and practice We require someone who understands the children 's learn­ and provide sacramental and pastoral care. including ing styles and who has a working knowledge of teaching ASSOCIATE RECTOR FOR PASTORAL CARE funerals and wakes, multiple services on Sunday , crisis methods and curriculum development and design. We need AND ADULT EDUCATION: Christ Church Cran­ a servant-leader who is able to identify. inspire. and equip ministry among substance abusers. and advocacy for brook in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is a large and church members for ministry with children and families. youth at risk. The Sisseton Mission is located in one of vibrant parish with a large and talented staff of clergy and You may contact us at Attn: Susan Jackson, Gina Barela the best hunting and fishing areas in South Dakota. Con­ lay people. We are seeking a person to reach out to parish­ 12535 Perthshire Rd., Houston, TX 78414. Phone: (713) tact The Rev. Canon Karen HaII at (605)-338-9751 or ioners in a loving , caring way who knows how to organ­ [email protected] for further 468-7796. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.holyspirit-houston.org. ize and maintain adult education programs. If you think information. God may be nudging you to take a look at this new posi­ FULL-TIME LAY OR ORDAINED ASSOCIATE tion , then email us today with your resume , any pictures FULL TIME RECTOR: St Gabriel the Archange~ Cherry FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION: St. Matthew's Epis­ you wish to send, and we will be in touch with you. Hills Village, Colorado. A friendly, moderately sized tradi­ copal Church, Grand Junction, Colorado is seeking an Strong , competitive salary with full benefits including a tional parish on the front range of the Rockie s just south of associate to oversee and develop the Christian formation substantial , beautiful residence close to the church. Con­ Denver. We are looking for a rector with great pastoral skills activities of the parish with specific focus on the needs of tact: The Rev. Edward L. Mullins, Rector of Christ and appreciation for the traditional liturgy of the Book of children, youth, and young families. We seek an individ­ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Common Prayer who is well grounded in scripture and relates ual with the ability to assess, develop , and implement a Hills, Ml 48304, E-mail: emu)[jns@christchurchcran­ well to children and youth. Parish profile available early April creative , innovative program that will address the needs of brook.org Phone: (248) 644-5210, x32 or xl8.Website: 2005. To be included in correspnndence and formal applica­ our existing congregation, as well as attract and retain www.christchurchcranbrook.org. tion process, direct inquiries to: St. Gabriel's Episcopal children, youth, and young families. The ideal candidate Church, Attn: Search Committee, 6190 E. Quincy Ave., will be highly self-motivated, well organized, with strong ASSOCIATE RECTOR FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY Cherry Hills Village, CO 80111. E-mail: searchcommit­ interpersonal skills. In addition, our new associate will MINISTRIES: Christ Church Cranbrook in Bloomfield [email protected]. Application deadline: May 6. posses a proven ability to recruit and train volunteers, Hills, Michigan, is a parish that is growing with young supervise and delegate responsibilities and effectively families and teens. We are therefore looking for a communicate ideas and concepts to a wide variety of peo­ dynamic and innovative Minister of Youth to guide our FULL-TIME PARISH ADMINISTRATOR: Christ ple . The chosen individual must exhibit a nurturing pas­ large numbers of youth (from Sunday School through Church, Charlotte, NC (www.christchurchcharlotte.org) sion for children, youth and young families ; and have a teens) into a strong understanding of their faith journey, as seeks experienced Parish Administrator. Responsibilities strong Christian character and Christ like example. well as minister to their families . We offer a strong, com­ include personnel. finance. facilities. property, communica­ St. Matthew's is a vital. energized growing community of petitive salary and full benefits including a substantial, tions. and office operations. Report s to rector . Works closely faith (500 +) committed to the development and spiritual beautiful residence close to the church. If you think this with vestry and various committees. Requires the ability to growth of all people located on the Western Slope of Col­ opportunity is right for you , contact: The Rev. Edward work outside of normal business hours. NACBA certifica­ orado. If you share this common vision. please send your L. Mullins, Rector of Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 tion preferred. resume , or inquire to : the Rev. Dr. Ed Konieczny, 3888 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48304, E-mail: Send resumes to [email protected]. 27 _ Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506; E-mail: [email protected] . Phone : (248) [email protected] 644-5210, x32 or xl8. Electronic resumes and pictures FULL-TIME RECTOR: Trinity Episcopal Church, For additional information about St. Matthew's see welcome. Website: www.christchurchcranbrook.org. Buckingham, PA. We are a welcoming. family-oriented www.stmatthewsgj.org. congregation located in the northern suburbs of Philadel­ phia. Strong outreach programs , devoted lay leadership . Diocese of Albany seeks apostolic-minded, hard-working fine Christian education & music programs. Challenges clergy leaders. Orthodox , sacramental, biblical values, include increasing membership. support, & participation renewal, Alpha, Cursillo. Focus: Disciples Making Disci­ and revitalizing our youth programs. Send resume to: ples. We are a Great Commission diocese. Contact Canon CLERGY OR LAY LEADERS . interested in seeing the Search Committee Chairperson, Trinity Church, P.O. Kay C. Hotaling, Canon for Deployment. Email: world for FREE? England. Greece, Turkey. the Holy Box 387, 2631 Durham Road, Buckingham, PA 18912, [email protected]. Mail: 68 South Swan Land , Ethiopia. and more! Contact Journeys Unlimited. E-mail [email protected] or call 800-486-8359 ext Phone: (215) 794-7921. Please see our Parish Profile on Street, Albany, NY 12210. Telephone: (518) 465-4737. 205, 206, or 208. our website www.trinityepiscopalbuckingham.org. Website : www.AibanyEpiscopalDiocese.org.

FULL-TIME RECTOR: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, a ECUMENICAL PILGRIMAGE TO ENGLAND; Visit transitional church in Clemson . SC (adjacent to Clemson Canterbury. York, Ampleforth Abbey, Durham, Lindisfame , University). is seeking a new rector. We are an active church Coventry. Norwich. June 23-July 8, 2005. Land cost: ADVERTISERS, with a solid congregation of 672 communicants in need of a $2650. Contact Father Robert Hale, O.S.B.Cam. (Canter­ spiritual. loving rector. Candidates should demonstrate a bury and Rome: Sister Churches) [email protected], loving pastoral care. a passion for outreach. dynamic Phone: (510) 548-6439 or Deborah Douglas (co-author Pil­ DON'T FORGET ABOUT preaching and a commitment to spiritual guidance in addi­ grims in the Kingdom: Travels in Christian Britain) at deb­ tion to able administration. Founded in 1919. Holy Trinity orahdl@prodigy,net Phone: (505)-982-2302. THE APRIL 24 Parish spnnsors an Episcopal Day School. Canterbury and Journey To Adulthood programs. strong outreach both EDUCATION ISSUE locally and in Cange , Haiti, among its many ministries. With an annual budget of $500.000. we are housed in a debt­ free. new facility. Clemson is located 45 minute s west of Together ... ordinary people achieving extraordinary CONTACT TOM PARKER Greenville and 2 hours east of Atlanta in the foothills of the things in the 21st Century as First or Third Order Blue Ridge Mountains. Please submit resume by March 15 Judeans. Perhaps God is asking you to offer your life and AT (414) 276-5420 EXT. 16 to: Search Committee, Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish, talents to Him for the benefit of others. The Monastic 193 Old GreenviIIe Highway, Clemson, SC 29631. E­ Congregation of Saint Jude Mailing Address: 6444 E. mail: [email protected]. Website: Spring St. PMB #284 Long Beach, CA 90815-1500 or www.holytrinityclemson.org. www.Judeans.org.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA KANSAS CITY, MO SELINSGROVE, PA CHURCH OF THE ADVENT OF CHRISTTHE KING OLD ST. MARY 'S 1307 Holmes (816) 842-0975 ALL SAINTS 129 N. Market (570) 374-8289 261 Fell St. (415) 431-0454 www .stmaryskcmo.org Sun Mass 10 (Rite I). Weekdays as announced (Rite II) The Rev. Paul A. Burrow s, r Masses: Sun 8 Low ; 10 Sol; Noon: Daily, Sat 11 Sacrament of Penance by appt. Sun Mass 8 (Low), 9 (Sung), 11 (High), Evensong & Bene­ diction of the Blessed Sacrament 3; Mon-Fri 7:30 Daily Mass LAS VEGAS, NV (Low); Sat Mass (w/healing) & Fed Holidays 9; Holy Days CHARLESTON, SC CHRIST CHURCH 2000 S. Maryland (702) 735-7655 CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION add'I Mass (Low) at 6:30; Mon-Sat Eve Prayer 6; Holy Days 1 mile off strip christissavio [email protected] Evensong 6 218 Ashley Ave . (843) 722-2024 Sun H Eu 8, 10:30, 6, Sat 5, Daily H Eu (ex Sat) 12:05 Website: www .holycom .org The Rev. Dow Sanderson , r; The Rev. Dan Clark e, c; The SARASOTA, FL MILLVILLE, NJ Rev. Francis Zanger , assoc . CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER CHRIST CHURCH (AAC) (856) 825-1163 Sun Mass 8 (Low) 10:30 (Solemn High) 222 South Palm Ave. (Downtown) (941) 955-4263 225 Sassafras St., 08332 Website: www.redeemersarasota.org Sun H Eu 10, Tues 7:30 Prayer Group, Wed HS Eu 7:30 COLUMBIA, SC E-mail: [email protected]; CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD The Rev, Fredrick A. Rob inson , r; the Rev. Richard C. NEWARK, NJ 1512 Blanding (803) 779-2960 Marsden , asst. ; the Rev. James E. Hedman , assist.; GRACE CHURCH 950 Broad St., at Federal Sq . The Rev. James Fraser Lyon IV, r Sun Mass 7:30 (said), 9 & 11 {sung), 2 (Spanish Mass); Sat www .gracechurch innewark .org Sun 8 (Low) & 10:30 (Sol), Rosary 9:30, Sun Sch. 9:30; Wed/Th Mass (Contempo rary) 5:30; Mon - Sat H Eu 10 daily, Wed H The Rev. J . Carr Holland Ill , r Mass 12:05 Eu 7:30, Thurs H Eu 5:30; Daily MP 8:30, {except Sun), Daily Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung); Mon-Fri 12:10 EP 5:15 . CORPUS CHRISTI, TX SANTA FE, NM CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (361) 882-1735 STUART, FL HOLY FAITH 311 E. Palace (505) 982-4447 700 S. Upper Broadway www .cotgs.org The Rev. Canon Dale Coleman, r, the Rev. Jon Anderson , The Rev. Ned F. Bowerso x, r; The Rev. Frank E. Fuller, ST. MARY 'S 623 E. Ocean Blvd. (772) 287-3244 assoc.: the Rev. Robert Dinegar , Ph.D., assoc.; the Rev. asst; The Rev. Jay Burkard! , c The Rev. Thomas T. Pittenger , r; the Rev. David Fran­ Duncan Lanum , asst. ; the Rev. Joan Garc ia, d; Mr. John Sun8 , 9, 11:15& 6 coeur , assoc r; the Rev. Hotly Ostlund , asst r; the Rev. Buck , music director. Jonathan Coffey , the Rev. Canon Richard Hardman , the Sun H Eu 7:45, Sung H Eu 9, 11 :30, Christian Ed 10:30. Mon­ Rev. Peggy Sheldon , assisting ; Allen Rosenberg, organist day H Rosary 9:30. Tues H Eu 10. Thurs H Eu 12:10. MP and HOUSTON, TX & choi r dir EP daily CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION (713) 781-1330 Sun Eu 7:30, 9, 11, 5. Tues H Eu 12:10; Thurs H Eu 10, Sat 5 2525 Seagler Westheimer at Beltway 8 NEW YORK, NY Website: www.ascensionchurch.org The Rev. Dr. Walter L. Ellis , r; the Rev. John Himes , c HONOLULU, HI ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S Park Ave . and 51st St. Sun H Eu 8, 9:30 & 11: Tues EP 6; Wed HS 5:30; Classes Sun ST. MARK'S (808) 732-2333 www.stbarts.org (212) 378-0200 9:30 & 11; Breakfast every Sun 539 Kapahulu Ave. (#13 Bu s end of line) Sun Eu 8, 9 Cho Eu 11, Cho Ev 5, "Come as you are" Eu 7. Sun Masses 7, 9 (Sung) ; MWF 8 Mon-Fri MP 8, Eu 12:05, EP 5:30 (Thurs 6 "Sunday on Thursday" Cho Eu). Sat MP & Eu 10. Churc h open 365 days SAN ANTONIO, TX 8-8 (Sun 8-9). For tours call 378-0265. Cafe open for break­ ST. PAUL'S, Grayson Street 1018 E. Grayson St. fast, lunch & dinner Sun-Fr i. Book & Gift Shop open daily. The Rev. Doug Earle, r www.stpauls-satx.org CHICAGO, IL Sun Mass 8 (Low) 10:30 (Sol), Wed Eu & HU 10:30, C by Appt. ASCENSION N. LaSalle Blvd at Elm ST. THOMAS 5th Ave. & 53rd St. ascensionchicago.org (312) 664-1271 www.saintthomaschurch .org (212) 757-7013 Sisters of St. Anne (312) 642-3638 The Rev'd Andrew C. Mead, r; John Scott , organist and dir.of MILWAUKEE, WI ALL SAINTS ' CATHEDRAL (414) 271-7719 The Rev. Gary P. Fertig , r; the Rev. Richard Higginbotham music: The Rev'd Charles F. Wallace , headmaster: The Rev'd 818 E. Juneau www .ascathedral.org Sun Masses 8 (Low), 9 (Sung) 11 (Sol & Ser), MP 7:30, Adult Robert H. Stafford , pastor; The Rev'd Park McD . Bodie, pre­ The Very Rev. George Hillman, dean Ed 10, Sol E&B 4 (1S) Daily: MP 6:40 (ex Sun) Masses 7, 6:20 centor. Sun Masses 8, 10 (Sung). Daily Mass, MP & EP as posted (Wed), 10 (Sat); EP M-S 6, Sun 4; C Sat 5:30-6 , Sun 10:30- Sun H Eu 8 (Said), 9 (Sung), 11 (Choral), Choral Ev 4. M-F MP 10:50 Rosary 9:30 Sat & H Eu 8, H Eu 12:10, EP and Eu 5:30 (Tues, Wed & Thursday Choral), Sat H Eu 12:10 SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE RIVERSIDE, IL (CHICAGO WEST SUBURBAN) PARISH OF TRINITY CHURCH GUANAJUATO, MEXICO ST. PAUL'S PARISH 60 Akenside Rd. The Rev. James H. Cooper , D. Min ., r ST. PAUL'S Calle del Cardo 6 52 (415) 152-0387 www .stpaulspa rish .org (708) 447-1604 The Rev. Canon Anne Mallonee , v (212) 602-0800 www .stpauls .org.mx info @stpau ls.org.mx The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser, r The Venerable Michael R. Long , r ; the Rev. Sibylle van Sun Eu 9 & 10:30. Wkdy Eu Tues 7, Wed 7, Fri 10:30. Sacra­ Watch & Hear our Services and Concerts on the Web Dijk , d asst ; the Rev. Dean Underwood , r-em ment of Reconciliation 1st Sat 4-4:30 & by appt , A/C www .trinitywallstreet .org Sun: H Eu 9, H Eu 10:30 (Sung), Wed H Eu LOH 9:30 TRINITY Broadway at Wall Street INDIANAPOLIS, IN Sun H Eu 9 & 11:15. Mon-Fri MP 8:15 H Eu 12:05, EP 5:15. LUTHERAN CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (317) 636-4577 Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-4 125 Monument Circle , Downtown www .cccindy .org The Very Rev. Robert Giannini , dean and r ST. PAUL.:S Broadway at Fulton MOJAVE, CA Sun Eu 8, 9 & 11; Christian Formation 1O ; Santa Misa 1 Sun H Eu 8. Mon-Sat Prayer Service 12:30 HOPE CHURCH K and Inyo Streets (909) 989-3317 (All service times SEPT thru MAY) Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Sat 10-6 The Rev. William R. Hampton , STS Sun Eu 10 ASHEVILLE, NC NEW ORLEANS, LA CATHEDRAL OF ALL SOULS (Biltmore Village) CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (504) 895-6602 3 Angle St. (828) 274-2681 C H URCH DIRECTORY KEY 2919 St. Charles Ave. www .allsoulscathedral .org Light face type denotes AM, bo:d face PM; On the street car line at the comer of 6th St. H Eu Sun 8, 9, 1 t :15. Wed noon ; 5:45 Tues, Thurs.: 5:30 EP Please join us for our bicentennial events (2nd & 4th Tues) add, address; anno, announced; A-C. Ante­ www.cccnola.org Cornrnunion; appt .. appointment B, Bene­ The Very Rev. David duPlantier, dean RALEIGH, NC Sun Mass 7:30 (1928), 9, 11. Christ ian Format ion 10: 10. Daily ST. TIMOTHY'S diction; C, Confessions; Cho, Choral; Ch S, Mass: Man d F 12:15. Tu and Th 5:30, W and S 9:30 (W: HS) 4523 Six Forks Rd. (919) 787-7590 Church School; c, curate; d, deacon, d.r.e., The Rev. Jay C. James , r: The Rev. R. Mart in Caldwell , assoc. ; The Rev. Elmer T. Malone, assoc . director of religious education; EP, Evening ST. ANNA 'S Sun MP 8:30, HC 9 (said), 11 (sung) Prayer; Eu, Eucharist; Ev, Evensong; ex, Serving the French Quarter since 1846. except; 1S, 1st Sunday: l,ol, holiday; HC, 1313 Esplanade Ave . (504) 947-2121 PORTLAND,OR The Rev. William H. Terry , r E-mail: wterry2217 @aol.com ST. STEPHEN 'S (503) 223-6424 Holy Communion; HD , Holy Days; HS, Sun Eucharist (said) 8, Solemn High Mass 10, Wed 6 Low 1432 S.W. 13th Ave ., 97201 Healing Service; HU, Holy Unction; Instr, Mass, Healing, Anointing. Daily mass M-F noon The Rev. Lawrence Falkowski , r Instructions; Int, Intercessions: LOH, Laying Sun H Eu 9:30, Sun Sch. 9:30. Wed. H Eu 12 On of Hands; Lit, Litany; Mat, Matins: MP, BOSTON, MA PHILADELPHIA, PA THE CHURCH OF THE ADVENT Morning Prayer; P, Penance: r, rector: r-em, S. CLEMENTS Shrine of Our Lady of Clemency 30 Brimmer Street 02108 (617) 523-2377 20th and Cherry Sts . www .s-clements .org rector emeritus; Ser, Sermon: Sol, Solemn: www .theadvent .org Email: offic [email protected] rg Canon W. Gordon Reid , r 215) 563-1876 The Rev. Allan B. Wamm Ill, r; the Rev. Benjamin J. King; the Sta, Stations: V, Vespers; v, vicar; YPF, Rev. Patrick T. 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