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JANUARY 6. 2008 · THE LIV ING C HURC H 5 8~ud Oa-l SUNDAY'S READINGS CHOIR CHAIR Mysteryof AgesUnlocked!

'We have come to pay him homage' (Matt. 2:2). The Epiphany, Jan. 6, 2008 BCP: Isaiah60 :1-6, 9; Psalm72 or 72:1-2, 10-17; Eph. 3:1-12; Matt. 2:1-12 RCL: Isaiah60:1-6; Psalm 72 or 72:1-2, 10-17; Eph. 3:1-12; Matt. 2:1-12

If Paul , the apostle to the gentiles, The meeting the Lord God Almighty were a scree nwri ter, the passage from called had to wait until the new age of Ephesians might have gone like this : the gospel arriv ed. God's Messiah had The rulers and autho rities in heave n come and had achieved salvation for - thos e supervisory angels and all sinners. archangels - all received the long­ Paul played the key ro le in two awaited invitation . The Lord God ways. He was to "bring to the gentiles Almighty, the maker of heave n and the news of the boundless riches of with FIBRE RUSH SEAT eart h, had called a meeting witl1 com­ grace ," and also to "help the leaders of pulsory attendance . This was the the chur ch to see" this new dimension Since 1877 event he had told them would come, of God's cove nant . It is difficult to R.Geissleu Inc. the event when the mystery of the determine which of those two roles ages wo uld be uncovered. was to be the most challenging . 2641 E. Gre ystone C t. He began by reviewing the origins There was the one event to which Eagle , ID 836 16 of the mystery. He had declared in for­ God pointed which would show that Phone: (800) 862-3 159 www.rgeissl er. com mer days that he would show them the plan was underway. While the the depths of the riches of the grace holy family still lived in Bethlehem , that lay at the heart of his being. Now tl1e first worshipers arrived , the faith­ DEDICATEDTOSTAINED he had the demonstration that he ful who recognized the baby at Mary's needed . bosom as the Redeemer of the world . GLASSEXCELLENCE To show his nature, God had chos en No, not Jews, but Persians , gentiles, the greatest challenge that could face the first of the nations , an ethni c : FORMORE THAN A the company of the redeemed. The group far from Israel , leaving their gifts of worship, : CENTURYROHLFS real proof would be Jew and gentile own religion to offer together, sharin g the light, the glory, recognition, and obedience. & THEPAYNE and the covenan t of grace. The sense To sum up the presentation the STUDIOHAVE of spec ial privilege that would take rulers and authorities heard, the Lord hold of the heart of the Jew would be pointed to the Church , thos e who fol­ BEENCREATING removed and replaced with the radi­ lowed the leading of the star to wor­

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WhoStole My Church? Whatto DoWhen the ChurchYou Love Triesto Enterthe 21st Century By Gordon MacDonald . Thomas Nelson. Pp. 240. $21.99. ISBN 078522601 X. Most books on congregationa l renewal address church leaders. Vet­ eran author Gordon MacDonald takes an approach to this subject that will appeal also to many people in the pew. He places himself in a fictional narra­ tive where as a pastor he meets regu­ larly with a circle in his congregation who are 55+, grieving the loss of the good old days, and critical of younger members with different attitudes and expectations. Over the course of numerous sessions , members of the group get unstuck , reach out to younger congre­ gants, and find joy in accepting and sup­ porting people differ­ ent from themselves. MacDonald not only helps his readers deal with change in the MAN church, but bears witness to how small-group life can enrich partici­ A Non-Profit, pants and congregations as well as the Ecumenical wider community. Retreat Although this fictional congrega­ tion follows Baptist principles, Chris­ Center tians of other tradjtions will have no Welcoming troub le appreciating their story. An To All P.O. Box 158 - Des Moines, NM 88418 epigraph for Who Stole My Church? (575) 278-3002 could well be a recent comment from www.mandalacenter .org the Rev. Canon Howard Anderson of A quiet, pea ceful pla ce for rest and renewal known for its beautiful j c1ci/ities, excellent meals Washington National Cathedra l: and breathtaking views of the high plains and volcanic peaks of northeastern New Mexico. Please see our website for additional information about these and other upcoming programs . "Change is hard , but change is con­ stant because God is constant and Listening to the Voice Within. A Discernment Retreat for Clergy. Tues.-Fri., Mar. 25-28 . A retreat for clergy who yearn for a renewed sense of direction , clarity about the meaning and God's Spirit calls us ever onward to a purpose of their lives and an understanding of their "ca ll," whether after two or forty-two years of new and exciting future ." ministry. We' ll examine personal needs and how they affect our relationship to work and the (The Rev.) Charles Hoffack er world , explore blocks to hearing Holy Invitation , and practice listeni ng to the voice within. Bob G Stice , LPCC , is a clinical member of the Amer ican Association of Marriage and Family Washington, D.C. Therapy , Clinical Consultan t for the Episcopa l Diocese of the Rio Grande, and is on the facu lty of the CREDO Institute , a national wellness program for clergy . Fee: $375 . Marriage as a Sp iritual Practice. Fri.-Sun. , Apr. 11-13. Join other couples in a supportive The Lifeof Meaning environment and explore how to maintain and enhance the deep emotional , psychological and Reflectionson Faith,Doubt spiritual bond of marriage . Jim and Melissa Leehan bring exte nsive tra ining and exper ience in pastoral ministry , soc ial work and marri age and fam ily therapy to their work wit h couples. Fee: andRepairing the World $700/couple . By Bob Abernethy and William Bole. Seven Stories Press. Pp. 427. $29.95. ISBN Marriage Enhance ment for Clergy Co uples. Tues.-Thur., Apr. 15-17 . Clergy couples 158322758x. experience the same challenges as others but their marriages and families are under more scrutiny. Explore ways to be emot ionall y responsive to each other 's needs and experiment with ways to The reflections in this book are handle difficult emotions surroundin g often unch angeab le circumstances . Leaders: Jim and excerpts from interviews on Abernethy Melissa Leehan (see above) . Fee: $700 /couple . (Continued on next page) Fees include tuition , double occupancy room and meals .

JANUARY 6. 2008 · THE LIVI G C HURCH 7 BOOKS

(Continued from previous page) volume was the late Ellwood "Bud" about, and two of the shortest passages and Bole's television program, "Religion Kieser, a Paulist priest who died in come from two of the most important and Ethics Newsweekly" on PBS. This 2000. It is his observation above all that theological thinkers alive today - John volume attests to the wide variety of I will carry away from this collection: Polkinghome and Stanley Hauerwas. guests they have interviewed over the "The biggest sin is to sit on your fanny By contrast , many pages are given over past decade that the program has been and do nothing." to New Age mavens who have nothing in existence, from many perspectives in From outside my tradition , I was more to say than what you would read the faith and secular communities. pleased to encounter Blu Greenberg, an in a supermarket tabloid. Some people , like Arch­ Orthodox Jew, briefly (The Rev.) Bonni e Shullenberger bishop Desmond Tutu, again. Thich Nhat Halm, Ossining , N. Y Jinm1y Carter, and Barbara a Buddhist monk, makes Brown Taylor, seem per ­ a challenging statement fectly natural inhabitants of about spiritual develop­ TwoBiographies such a landscape, and say ment on behalf of human ALFRED HOPE PATTEN AND THE SHRINE OF things that are smart and betterment . And Seyyed OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM: An Illustrated sensib le. Others, like New Biography . By Michael Yelton . Canterbury Hossein Nasr gives Press. Pp. x + 255. $37.56. ISBN 1-85311-753- Ager Marianne Williamson strong yet simple witness 6. and Southern Baptist to Islam. For those seek­ PETER ANSON: Monk, Writer and Artist. An Richard Land, represent ing interfaith understand­ Introduction to his Life and Works. By Michael familiar voices , but not ing, these are good Yelton . The Anglo-Catholic History Society helpful ones, irritants introductions. (www.churchtours.org.uk/section/ 12). Pp. 72. £12. ISBN 0-95507140-2. rather , and not of the mind-opening I have mixed feelings about tllis col­ sort. Then, dear Martin Marty shows up lection. The selections are sometimes Having given us his important his­ to set all to rights. too truncated to give the casual reader tory, Angl i can Papalism , Yelton now One of the best discoveries of this a clear sense of what the speaker is all (Continued on page 10)

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EnhancingChurch Life ing lectio di vina - "holy reading" - to FROM MEMBERS TO DISCIPLES: Leadership deepen one's relationship with the Lessons From the Book of Acts. By Michael ADMINISTRATION IN THE SMALL MEMBE R­ W. Foss. Abingdon. Pp. 100. $14. ISBN 978-0- SHIP CHURCH . By John H. Tyson. Abingdon . Bible and to work in community to 687-46730-3. Pp. 102. $12. ISBN 978-0-687-64643-2 . address such broad societal issues as violence , reconciliation , loneliness, The membership model for Christian Parish administration can ministry that emerged after WW II has diversity, and hospitality. Written from a command anywhere from a collapsed, asserts the author, and it is Roman Catholic perspective, but Epis­ third to more than half of a incumbent upon church leaders to rector's time, which may be copalians and other Anglicans will find why so many clergy dread it as value in these meditations. (Continued on next page) a chore - or worse. Over- sights and scheduling mis- Jo•• H.Trso, takes Can tum intO pastoral crises, which can be magni­ fied in a small congregation. A senior I am the way, the truth, and the life. pastor seeks to make the job easier No one comes to the Father with step-by-step recommendations. except through Me. John 14:6 Invaluable for the newly ordained or anyone needing help in juggling respon­ sibilities effectively. Br others and Sisters in Christ,

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l2Q CHURCH PENSION GROUP "V Serumg the £pi$COpalC l,urch and lu People \ j v:ited I I Experience the Holy Land \ (Continued from page 14) \ where decisions are not driven by dol­ lars or production of a product, is a true art form. Fortunately, we are not creat­ I ing this art form on our own. We are 'I co-creators with God. So the question becomes How can we find a balance? \ \ How do we make the ministry of the l vestry a compilation of business man­ Inclusions: agement, recognition of the gifts > Round trip air from NYC, offered by each member, and the dis­ \ > Firstclass hotels, Break.fast and dinner dally, cernment of God's will for the congre­ > Biblical lectures > Sightseeing with expert guide gation? We can only understand the \ > Visit Anglicans living in the Holy Land uniqueness of vestry identity when we i > Visit St. George Cathedral and College see it in the context of the Church. ... and more ... Two places to begin looking for the answer to the issue of balance lie in the mission of the Church (p. 855, BCP) and our baptismal vows (p. 304, BCP). The mission of the Church is "To restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ." The way we express this reconciliation is through our baptismal vows, which in turn inform our sacred ministry, the work of the vestry. When it comes to approaching the business of the vestry, canon law of The Episcopal Church describes the "what," and our baptismal covenant outlines the "how." Our baptismal covenant summa­ rizes how we can work together to work out God's purpose for the church. We promise to continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship with one another in the breaking of the bread. We vow to proclaim by word and example the good news of God in Christ, to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as our­ selves, to strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dig­ nity of every human being. We make these promises with the caveat that we can only do it with God's help. It might be an interesting exercise to begin your next six vestry meetings by reciting the portions of the bap­ tismal covenant in which the response concludes with "I will with God's help." This reminder of how we should approach God's work can shape not only how members of the vestry work with each other, but also the outcome of the work By recalling that you can do nothing without God's guidance,

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by t,a,k,ingthe words of the baptismal lwme, so we proceeded to vote. The covenant and wrapping them around Head Start program was invited to .the business of the vestry. meet at the church's lwuse. The vote was 11 to 1, and the one dissenter stormed out of the room and said he'd your decisions should be Christ cen­ of the vestry had been diagnosed with never return. Had been the largest con­ tered , and a new sense of camaraderie terminal cancer and had almost tributor to the church's operating should occur. missed the meeting because of her ill­ budg et, but the other 11 said they A great example of bringing God into ness. I had seen her grow visi bly weren't going to worry about it, and the vestry meeting comes from an arti­ exhausted as the evening progressed. the following fall, pledges were up, cle in the November/December issue of Finally, she said, "Why don't we even witlwut that man's participation. Vestry Pap ers, in which Richard H. pray?" So a business person can continue to Schmidt, editor and director for For­ A moment of awkward silence fol­ practice best practices in the church by ward Movement Publications, recounts lowed. Praying had not occurred to taking the words of the baptismal a vestry meeting: me; for I had been too busy def ending covenant and wrapping them around my position. No one felt comforta ble the business of the vestry. This combi­ Altlwugh as vicar I could have given opposing prayer, but I expect I wasn't nation of the good gifts of management, permission for Head Start to meet in the only one wlw didn't have much prayer and discernment should create a the lwuse [church} , I tlwught it pru­ confidence in it just then. But we went sense of equilibrium, and infuse the dent to gain vestry support. The vestry around and around the table, each per­ ministry of your vestry and the mission discussed the proposal for two and a son asking for guidance, awkwardly of the church will move forward. 0 half lwurs. All 12 vestry members were and hesitantly in most cases. When the present that night. Around and around last one had prayed someone said, "I Toni Dani els is the director of learning we went. think we can vote now." I wasn't sure and leadership at the Episcopal A wise and respected older member about that, but everyone wanted to go Church Foundation.

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JANUARY 6. 2008 · TH E LIVI NG CHURCH 17 l \ NEWS \ t I l BishopSchofield: 'Not My Wishto Leave' \ San Joaquin Bishop Says He's Often Misunderstood \ Not long after he was consecrated \ Bishop of San Joaquin in 1988, the Rt. Rev. John-David Schofield recalls trav­ \ eling to the Episcopal Church Center in New York City on business and being mistaken for Bishop Calvin Schofield, I who was Bishop of Southeast F1orida at the time. "They were expecting this tall, trim, handsome bishop, and there was a 1 brief look of dismay when they realized I obviously wasn't the strapping ath­ letic person they were expecting," he said laughing at the memory. l Episcopalians have seemingly been mistaking Bishop Schofield for some­ one else ever since. Even before Dec. 8, when he presided at the diocesan con­ vention, which voted to leave The Epis­ copal Church and affiliate with the Kallsen/An glican TV photo Anglican Church of the Southern Cone Bishop John-David Schofield at the Eucharist during convention in the Diocese of San Joaquin . [TLC, Dec. 30], some of his critics accused him of being reckless , schis­ years they have tried to drive us away. New Hampshire in 2003. Along with matic, or even dishonest. As a protest movement, I would hope alternate primatial oversight, concern "You are talking to someone who that this would have an effect on The for his successor was an important loves the tradition of the church. It is Episcopal Church." consideration in his decision to recom­ my heritage," Bishop Schofield said The only change in the diocese since mend that the diocese disaffiliate. during an interview with a reporter its convention is in the name of the pri­ Bishop Schofield will reach the from THELMNG CHURCH."I don't have mate prayed for during the Prayers of mandatory Episcopal Church retire­ any personal antagonism toward The the People. Now clergy are encouraged ment age of 72 in 2010. He said he con­ Episcopal Church or its leaders, but to mention Presiding Bishop Gregory siders himself to be in relatively good day by day they seem to depart more Venables of the Southern Cone rather health, but in 2002 he suffered a serious and more from what is asked of us in than Presiding Bishop Katharine Jef­ fall in an airport, breaking his leg and scripture. ferts Schori of The Episcopal Church. his shoulder, requiring surgery. During "It is not my wish to leave The Epis­ "I haven't heard a word of complaint an extended recovery in the hospital he copal Church. If I saw signs that they about the prayers," Bishop Schofield contracted an antibiotic-resistant bac­ were returning [to the historic faith) it said. "We wanted to stay the way we terial infection. Daily medical treat­ is possible I would approach my con­ were without oppression and threat. If ments make travel difficult, but vention about revisiting this decision." you're looking for change, you won't otherwise he said he feels good. find it. That is the reason we did what Clergy in the Southern Cone are By the Thousands we did." expected to retire at age 70, but the pri­ Bishop Schofield said he has grown After nearly 20 years of episcopacy, mate has authority to extend that time. frustrated with those who continue to Bishop Schofield said he had grown Bishop Schofield intends to consult characterize the current division in the increasingly concerned whether the with diocesan convention on a plan for church as the work of a small minority. diocese would be permitted to elect a the election of his successor next year. "Thousands of members are leaving successor with theological views con­ "If I begin to notice some slippage The Episcopal Church every week," he sistent with his own. He was elected or those around me bring it up I'd have said. "San Joaquin is not the point . within 90 days of General Convention to give it more serious thought , but so That just happens to be where a major­ in 1988 and his confirmation hearings far I really haven't given it much con­ ity of evangelicals and Anglo-Catholics in Detroit were almost as grueling as sideration ," he said. are concentrated. For more than 20 those for Bishop V Gene Robinson of Steve Waring

18 TH E LIVING CHURCH· IANUARY6. 2008 ArchbishopWilliams Addresses l Tensionsin the Communion The Archbishop of Canterbury in the name of the Church at large." revealed more of his plans for next In order to address these tensions, l summer's Lambeth Conference and the archbishop proposed two courses addressed the tension of action. "I wish to pursue between The Episcopal some professionally facili­ Church and some parts of tated conversations between the Anglican Communion the leadership of The Episco­ Dec. 14 when he released pal Church and those with a long-anticipated Advent whom they are most in dis­ letter. pute, internally and exter­ Addressed to the fellow nally, to see if we can primates of the Commun­ generate any better level of ion, Archbishop Rowan mutual understanding. Williams asked that the let­ "I also intend to convene a ter be shared widely with Archbishop Williams small group of primates and The Rt. Rev. Christopher Epting photo others. Much of the content others, whose task will be, in The Rev. Canon J. Robert Wright displays the of the seven-page letter is close collaboration with the Cross of St. Augustine he received from the Archbishop of Canterbury. concerned with the current tensions primates, the Joint Standing Commit­ within the Communion, but the role of tee, the Covenant Design Group, and The Episcopal Church [TEC] in this cli­ the Lambeth Conference Design GTSProfessor Honored mate was singled out, especially regard­ Group, to work on the unanswered The Rev. Canon J. Robert Wright, ing the public response of the House of questions arising from the inconclusive professor of ecclesiastical history at Bishops following their meeting in New evaluation of the primates to New The General Theological Seminary, was Orleans in September [TLC, Oct. 14]. Orleans and to take certain issues for­ honored recently with the Cross of "I believe that we as a Communion ward to Lambeth." Saint Augustine by Archbishop of Can­ must recognize two things in respect to terbury Rowan Williams in recognition the current position in TEC," Arch­ Building Consensus of his scholarly ecumenical work on bishop Williams wrote. "First: most if Archbishop Williams also sought to behalf of the Anglican Communion . not all of the bishops present in New build consensus for continuing the Canon Wright received the award Orleans were seeking in all honesty to conversation at the Lambeth Confer­ from Archbishop Drexel Gomez, Pri­ find a way of meeting the requests of ence. Completion of an Anglican mate of the West Indies and chairman the primates and to express a sense of Covenant "before, during and beyond of the Inter-Anglican Standing Commis­ responsibility towards the Communion Lambeth will give us a positive rallying sion on Ecumenical Relations and their concern for and loyalty to it. point," he said. (IASCER), which met Dec. 5-10 in "Second: it is practically impossible "How then should the Lambeth Con­ Cairo, Egypt. Canon Wright is a mem­ to imagine any further elucidation or ference be viewed? It is not a canonical ber of IASCER. elaboration coming from TEC after the tribunal, but neither is it merely a gen­ During the meeting the members of successive statements and resolutions eral consultation. It is a meeting of the IASCER received reports on current from last year's General Convention chief pastors and teachers of the Com­ ecumenical dialogues involving the onwards. A good deal of time and effort munion, seeking an authoritative com­ Anglican Communion and responded has gone into the responses they have mon voice. It is also a meeting designed further to the proposals for an Anglican already produced, and it is extremely to strengthen and deepen the sense of Covenant. The commission also gave unlikely that further meetings will pro­ what the episcopal vocation is. considerable attention to the practice duce any more substantial consensus "Some reactions to my original invi­ of admitting the unbaptized to com­ than that which is now before us." tation have implied that meeting for munion and to issues raised by a docu­ Regarding the matter of same-sex prayer, mutual spiritual enrichment and ment released recently by the Roman blessings, Archbishop Williams wrote, development of ministry is somehow a Catholic Church which concluded that "There is obviously a significant and way of avoiding difficult issues. On the the Anglican Communion and various serious gap between what TEC under­ contrary: I would insist that only in protestant denominations born out of stands and what others assume as to such a context can we usefully address the Reformation cannot be classified as what constitutes a liturgical provision divisive issues." churches [TLC, July 29].

JANUARY 6. 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 19 l ) l \ PlansUnderway for Alternate l \ Conferenceof AnglicanBishops \ Conservative Anglican leaders are Many traditionalists have been luke­ pressing ahead with plans to hold warm toward the conference since the \ their own conference of Anglican invitation list and other details were \ bishops, according to a source famil­ announced in May. To date, about half iar with the details who spoke with a the bishops eligible to attend have reporter for THELMNG CHURCH . informed the Anglican Communion Details of the meeting were Office that they plan to be present. In revealed in Britain's Telegraph news­ his Advent letter, Archbishop Williams paper. The meeting would probably be sought to reassure skeptics that the held somewhere in the Middle East in meeting would not avoid discussion of June and is not intended as an alterna­ difficult issues. Failure to attend, tive to the Lambeth Conference, a Archbishop Williams said, could be source said, although it is likely that at interpreted as "a refusal of the cross." least some who attend the meeting in Archbishop Williams repeated his June will not attend the Lambeth Con­ intention not to extend an invitation to ference the following month. Bishop V. Gene Robinson of New In his Dec. 14 letter to the primates, Hampshire or to any of the bishops Cathy Carpenter/ Diocese ofA!iwwsota Ne11..·s(.Mui E 11ents photo Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan A man portraying Juan Diego, the Mexican peasant who have been consecrated specifi­ to whom the Virgin of Guadalupe first appeared in Williams seemed to imply that the best cally to serve Anglicans in North 1531, kneels with children before an icon of her at place for the Anglican Communion to America who do not wish to be part of La Misi6n el Santo Niiio Jesus in St. Paul, Minn. The work out its differences was at the either The Episcopal Church or the all-night traditional festival on Dec. 11-12 included Holy Eucharist and a play reenacting the story of the Lambeth Conference, which is sched­ Anglican Church of Canada. Virgin's first appearance. uled to meet in England July 16-Aug.4. Steve Waring ChicagoConsultation Promotes Inclusive Agenda The Archbishop of Canterbury's of assumed that '815' would take the in England during the Lambeth Confer­ Advent letter to the primates will not lead so they didn't organize and strate­ ence next summer. The group already affect a new advocacy organization's gize. This is not fair to the national has received a $60,000 grant in part to plan to make The Episcopal Church church. If the church is going to move help with travel and expenses. and the Anglican Communion more in the right direction, someone has got After the Archbishop of Canterbury welcoming toward gays and lesbians. to move it." released his Advent letter to the pri­ The Chicago Consultation held an orga­ About a dozen of the 50 participants mates on Dec. 14, in which he repeated nizational meeting at Seabury-Western were bishops, including Bishops Mark his intention not to invite Bishop Robin­ Theological Seminary Dec. 5-7. Beckwith of Newark, Bruce Caldwell of son to Lambeth, the group issued a "Too many of us became complacent Wyoming, John Chane of Washington, brief statement saying: about the fact that The Episcopal Thomas Ely of Vermont, V. Gene Robin­ "The archbishop's lengthy letter con­ Church would move in the direction son of New Hampshire, Orris Walker of tains not a word of comfort to gay and that we felt it needed to go," said Jim Long Island, and the Rev. Jeffrey Lee, lesbian Christians. In asserting the Naughton, director of communication bishop-elect of Chicago. Communion's opposition to homopho­ for the Diocese of Washington and a "Some people call it the gay agenda, bia, he gives political cover to Arch­ spokesman for the consultation. but we call it the gospel agenda," said bishop Peter Akinola and other "People have come to realize that the Rev. Bonnie Perry, rector of All primates whose anti-gay activities are a although they win their share of votes Saints' Church, Chicago, and co-con­ matter of public record. We are espe­ at General Convention and in their dio­ vener of the consultation. "We are ask­ cially troubled by the absence of openly cese, they can't count on the national ing our church and our communion to gay members on the bodies that may church to advocate this agenda as see what God has created and know ultimately resolve the issues at hand. forcefully as we feel it needs. They sort that it is good." The archbishop's unwillingness to Part of the group's agenda includes include gay and lesbian Christians in ensuring there is a significant, visible this process perpetuates the bigotry he • MoreNews Begins on Page 34 • presence of gay and lesbian Anglicans purports to deplore."

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~ t age 42, the Rev. Kurt Neilson was restless. The ~ector of Ss. Peter & Paul Church in Portland , Ore., Fr. Neilson had the nagging sensation that he was getting no closer to the God he had been seeking and trying to serve. He also prayed about what the second half of his life might hold for him. That prayer led Fr. Neilson on a spiritual journey that included a pilgrimage to many of Ireland and Celtic Britain's holy places, and an even bigger adventure when he returned. His personal quest was the catalyst for a transformation of his parish from an outpost of mainline protestantism into a center of re-imagined Celtic Christianity. He chronicles that spiritual journey in his book Urban Iona: Celtic Hospitality in the City . Just as parishioners and colleagues were noticing Fr. Neilson seemed burned out, he had the opportunity to spend more than a month on pilgrimage. The trip came at an auspicious time for the parish as well for, as Fr. Neilson writes, "there was a sense in the parish of being at a crossroads - what next , how to speak to a new generation, how to make sense of the raw street where the church has found itself." Photo by Sven Lundberg/Genesis Photos The green oasis of the Ss. Peter & Paul campus belies Ss. Peter and Paul Church is home to a Walsingham Marian shrine. its share of urban grit. What once was a small town was swallowed up in the last century by the sprawling city out for making a re-imagined Celtic-Christian vision live of Portland . again." "The old town's single commercial strip is now a four­ He considered what it would mean to reconfigure the lane road lined with car lots, fast-food joints, and busi­ parish church into a "Celtic-patterned monastery." It nesses including adult-only businesses, which are would mean "breaking through the walls separating permitted because of Portland's long libertarian her­ church from neighborhood, and from other churches," itage," he explains. Prostitutes , the homeless, and oth­ creating "a place where the poor and the most abused ers on society's margins are literally at the church's could find refuge." doorstep. The result of much prayer and conversation was a When he returned , emotionally exhausted but spiri­ proposal for the Columba Center: "not a program, nor tually revitalized, Fr. Neilson wrote that he "listened to yet a nonprofit agency, but rather a vision that trans­ the spiritual hungers extant in our parish. Some longed forms parish community and makes borders porous." for a consecrated life, a life focused on seeking God. There were many questions and consensus was not Others sought a community of faith and study even immediate, but within the year the parish vestry voted amidst their family demands . Others sought meaningful unanimously that the Columba Center vision was to be service to the poor who flock around the church. The the "mission direction of the parish ." conversations grew and connected. All seemed to cry (Continued on next page)

JANUARY 6, 2008 · THE LIVI NG CHURCH 21 The tree-lined campus belies the church's gritty, urban neighborhood. The Eucharist at the Church of Ss. Peter and Paul on Dec. 16. Photos by Sven Lundberg/Genesis Photos

p..rcaoGVlSIOO IDtO ACCJ.oo One way the parish has put vision into action is who had just beaten her. The support we gave her as she through the Brigid's Table meal program that serves pressed charges against her pimp convinced us that we more than 50 of Portland's needy each week About 20 had a specific mission to and with the women." members of Ss. Peter & Paul participate in this ministry. Volunteers in the Rahab's Sisters ministry offer the "Brigid's Table is rooted in a Wednesday night meal women food and a chance to come in off the streets to program already in place when I arrived in 1995, but we talk and pray in a safe place. The ministry has expanded renamed the program after St. Brigid of Kildare, the rapidly since its inception, with about a dozen parish­ recklessly generous saint," Fr. Neilson explained. With ioners from Ss. Peter & Paul currently active as volun­ the adoption of the Columba Center vision, "we devised teers. Each Friday night they visit with anywhere from a new form of diffused leadership that involved many of eight to more than 20 women, Fr. Neilson said. the active parish members, and promoted an ethos of Many of the other components of the Columba Cen­ being with and serving with the guests. Brigid's Table ter's original vision statement also are underway, includ­ functions in many ways as an ecclesial gathering, all the ing offering classes in Celtic Christian identity, acting as 'church' that many of these folks know, although several a hosting site for twice-monthly'visits from a mobile now attend on Sunday mornings. dental ministry, and offering an emergency clothing "Increasingly people come to us saying they wish to closet and spiritual care to walk-ins. Using grants from worship and to serve in a church which 'walks its talk,' the Diocese of Oregon, the parish kitchen has been and does what everyone says Christians are supposed to reconstructed to better serve all who use it. do," he said. Much remains to be done, both in new ministry and Another ministry came about because of several cir­ an expansion of existing service. The center will be cumstances. adding an onsite clinical pastoral counselor beginning "I made a vow to St. Brigid that we would do some­ this month. A building program is being revived, with thing about the poor in the neighborhood and especially special emphasis on accessibility for the mobility about the women in prostitution," Fr. Neilson said. "Our impaired. Fr. Neilson also sees an acute need for a neighborhood-and even our two comers-see a lot of school of ministry, noting that "we desperately need an prostitution activity. One weekday, a woman took on-the-ground theological formation resource for bap­ refuge in the church pursued by her 'boyfriend'/pimp tized folk in ministry."

22 THE LIVING CHURCH· JANUARY6. 2008 Sp]JUUJMCop.€ At the heart of the center's mission is its spirituality. In the year since his book was published, Fr. Neilson Two different rules of life have been written. Four has had time to see how his vision for the Columba Cen­ parishioners are professed to The Way of the Culdee ter is continuing to unfold. (from the Gaelic for "clients of God") and 12 have pro­ "Pilgrims have come via e-mail or face-to-face who fessed to the companion Way of Columba. talk of how their own journey and searching found an Having experienced the intensity of spiritual pilgrim­ echo in the book," he said. "These days it seems like age, Fr. Neilson feels he understands why ancient Celtic every other newcomer sought us out because they Christianity appeals to believers and seekers alike in encountered Urban Iona. That's great but unnerving as 21st-century America. it means we have to stay very, very honest and clear "The re-imagined Celtic Christian energy is passion­ about continuing to explore this vision and the God ate and disciplined yet flexible, and uses the language whom we believe brought it to us." 0 of pilgrimage, seeking, and walking on the borders of existence and experience," he said. "In a post-modern age, passionate personal experience and the sense of being on the margins of established faith and estab­ lished cultural values has great credibility and speaks to people who desire such passion and feel themselves to also be on the margins."

"I envisioned a community founded on a deep experience of God the Trinity, which would welcome all yet offer challenge and support for those who hungered for a deeper life in Christ. I envi- sioned writing a Rule of Life, perhaps more than one, which would represent a new adaptation of monastic life." "The poor and the marginalized were to be welcomed and care offered, remembering the loss of dignity that can take place for the poor even amidst kind people of good intentions. And we were to break down barriers between our churches and other churches, between us and the neighborhood, between us and any of good will who share our vision of spiritual seeking and of serv­ ice and of community-building, of the arts and of creativity." "I still at times wony that all this is my private conceit, my midlife crisis hobby. But at my age I am less inclined to squander my time "playing the church game" to the satisfaction of those few who need a frozen and limited version of the church as polite social institution and familiar purveyor of comfort. I want to live as a pilgrim myself, to seek and to serve and to immerse myself in the depths of the ever-fascinating mystery of God."

Excerpt from Urban Iona: Celtic Hospitality in the City, by Kurt Neilson. © 2007 Morehouse Publishing. Used with permission.

JANUARY 6. 2008 · THE LIVING CHU RCH 23 Welcoming \ \

Recognizing and embracing all of God's gifts Disabiliti es

By Michael O'Loughlin grandmother subsequently left her parish as well as The Episcopal Church." hurch staircases and narrow aisles are imposing These examples are not only reprehensible for their C obstacles for some persons with disabilities who lack of pastoral care and Christian hospitality, they also wish to worship. But so too are the lukewarm greetings represent a misguided attitude for parishes that wish to and icy glares that are encountered by many parents of expand their membership and ministry. Pat Verbal, children with disabilities. author of Special Needs-Special Ministry and presi­ Churches in general often have not provided a wel­ dent of Frisco, Texas-based Ministry to Today's Child, coming example of God's love to people with disabili­ notes that 95 percent of families who deal with disabil­ ties, and The Episcopal Church is no exception. The ities do not attend church. "They form the largest Rev. Barbara Ramnaraine, a deacon at St. Paul's unreached mission field in America," she said. Church, Minneapolis, and coordinator of the Episcopal EDN's ministry focus is to make the church aware of Disability Network (EDN), said she has heard horror the many barriers - physical, attitudinal, communica­ stories from a number of families with children who are tion and more - that prevent all persons with disabili­ disabled . ties from enjoying full participation in church and "Primarily, I have heard that their congregations do society. Deacon Ramnaraine has estimated that fewer not want their children, especially those with disabili­ than 20 percent of Episcopal parishes are architec­ ties which make the children noisy or wiggly in church, turally accessible to physically disabled people, and far to be present," she said. "One mother told me that the fewer are "disabled friendly" to people with all forms of priest had told her not to return. One grandmother told disabilities, especially hidden disabilities such as sight, me that she was made unwelcome when she attended hearing, autism, and chronic disabling conditions such the church school classes with her granddaughter in as arthritis. She said that the first step to welcoming order to assist the child with hands-on projects. This children with disabilities is an attitude adjustment on

24 THE LIVIN G CHURCH - JANU ARY 6. 2008 the part of the entire parish. "Before anyone in a congregation is prepared to wel­ • Keep class schedules consistent and allow come children with disabilities, I believe that the lead­ time to repeat key lesson points. ers, congregants, and especially teachers who will be • Use visual aids and demonstrations serving these children must become attitudinally acces­ whenever possible, and allow kids sible," said Deacon Ramnaraine. "Attitudes about what the opportunity to touch liturgical kids with disabilities can or cannot do and learning furnishings like the chalice and linens. about how to prepare a classroom for children with dis­ Incorporate hands-on activities like arranging abilities must occur. the altar with the Altar Guild or helping to bake "Children with disabilities must be seen as individu­ bread used in the Eucharist. als loved by God with gifts to share as well as with dis­ abilities to be addressed," she said. • Make the lessons memorable by teaching basic concepts and prayers in small portions. Offer weekly take-home projects A New Day that encourage review. EDN serves The Episcopal Church by supporting and strengthening local diocesan committees and commis­ "I would like to see church school teachers as a sions concerned with disabilities and accessibility. The group devote time to discussing the issues around network's resource center offers print and media mate­ inclusion and finding solutions to whatever barriers rials available for free loan, including more than 450 stand in the way," Deacon Ramnaraine said. "This is books on tape. It is also developing education and train­ particularly important for teenage youth, who often are ing workshops on disability awareness, accessibility, ignored when they come to youth group." special religious education, and congregational min­ One church that Deacon Ramnaraine said has made istry with persons with disabilities. enormous strides in this regard is St. Andrew's, Grand "The biggest area in need of improvement, I believe, Rapids, Mich. The parish has developed a program in is simply becoming aware of the need to become inclu­ which members mentor other parishioners who have dis­ sive and the dedication to learning how to be inclusive abilities and help them participate in the liturgy and other of all people with disabilities, especially our children," ministries to which they feel called. "They have created a Deacon Ramnaraine said. "But we are welcoming a new peer mentoring program in which both the mentors and day, I believe." those they mentored felt well served," she said. Deacon Ramnaraine said parishes are discovering Ms. Verbal, who is working on new communication that most children with disabilities thrive in a Sunday products with the Joni and Friends International Dis­ school classroom. She notes that the Rev. Jerome ability Center in Agoura Hills, Calif., said that as con­ Berryman, founder of Houston's Center for the Theol­ gregations become more involved in ministry with the ogy of Childhood and developer of the Godly Play cur­ disabled, they're made more aware that "it's not about riculum and materials [TLC, Sept. 11, 2005], has the disability, it's about recognizing that our God is successfully used Godly Play with developmentally dis­ powerful enough to work through all of our lives, no abled youngsters. matter what our condition or limitations." Teaching children with cognitive impairments may Deacon Ramnaraine agrees, noting, "a congregation require use of special curricula and other provisions. To can learn a great deal about God's love from having help children with neurological and mental impair­ children with disabilities among them." D ments express their faith in Jesus and learn denomina­ tional traditions, Ms. Verbal suggests that Christian For more information, contact the Epi,scopal Di,sability education leaders incorporate these strategies: Network at ·unmv.disability99.org or 1-888-738-3636.

JANUARY 6. 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 25 \ t ' A HEALING MINISTRY I \ The \ - I I I of Christ \ \ l

By John Schuessler is punishing her.' It never made any sense to me because I knew that when I was bad, I was the one who got the laska resident Heather Austin refers often to bot­ spanking." She remembers telling her mother, "That's not Atom lines, which reflects the certainty she has how God works." about many matters of faith. About one certainty she At 17, she learned from her mother that she had had an speaks most emphatically, however. She believes she was abortion six months before Heather was conceived. "I formed in the womb to bring healing to others, and espe­ thought, 'No wonder'," Mrs. Austin said. "I didn't think cially to her mother. about it at the time, but I see now that my mother was A member of All Saints' Church, Anchorage, Mrs. walking through the valley of the shadow of death from Austin has been involved in abortion-related ministry for the time I came into the family." decades, and was at San Francisco's Roman Catholic Alcoholism and depression had taken hold of her Cathedral of St. Macy in late November to attend a con­ mother's life, two common problems Mrs. Austin said she ference titled "Reclaiming Fatherhood," which addressed sees among women who have had abortions, along with the many facets of abortion facing men. She welcomed the guilt, anxiety, anger, and feelings of helplessness. She said opportunity during a break at the conference to talk about her mother cried out many times for God's forgiveness, how she believes God prepared her for the post-abortion but continued to believe she couldn't really be forgiven. healing ministry she helped found in Anchorage with sev­ "I'm the only person she ever entrusted that story to," eral Roman Catholic friends. Mrs. Austin said, "and through the rest of the course of her Mrs. Austin, 63, was born with "a seriously bilateral life, she talked about what if, what if ... cleft lip," which she remembers at age 8 made her the sub­ "My mother, bless her heart, was looking for God all ject of other children's teasing in Sunday school. Her over the place, but she was very fearful of our one, true, mother responded to the teasing by taking the blame. "I and holy Lord because she believed he had abandoned her would ask my mother, 'Why do I look different than other and that she'd done the unforgiveable sin." kids?' " she recalled. "And my mother, in her brokenness, Her mother died years ago, but Mrs. Austin said her would say, 'Well, mommy did something very bad and God (Continued on page 40)

26 THE LIVING CHUR CH· JANUARY 6. 2008 EDITOR'S COLUMN

Many will be watching San Joaquin to see how it fares in a distant A MysteryDiocese province, and whether In 1990, on my first day at THE LMNG women to the it experiences growth CHURCH, I traveled to Fresno, Calif., to cover priesthood . A . . . waiting for their a meeting of the national Executive Council lesser concern for the magazine. The church's national lead­ was raised when opportunity. ership had begun its series of visits to dioce­ it was learned ses deemed unfriendly to its policies, and San that he was Joaquin was a natural place for the 40-some involved in some representatives of the council and the Epis­ sort of companion­ copal Church Center to appear. ship with a commu­ I have vivid memories of that trip. Not only nity of Roman was it an introduction of how the church car­ Catholic Byzantine ried out its business between sessions of monks in California. General Convention , I was struck by how Because I wrote last friendly people were. My predecessor , the week that I would be less late Rev. Canon H. Boone Porter, introduced negative during 2008, I will me at that meeting, and over the next three spare you my thoughts of that days council members and visitors from the experience, but suffice to say I was local diocese stopped at the table where I amazed that the bishop-elect didn't tell was seated to introduce themselves and to his inquisitors to take a leap. That hearing wish me well. Some of those people are was one of the low points in my lifetime as an friends to this day, and I'll never forget their Episcopalian . warm welcome. San Joaquin has been somewhat of a mys­ That trip also included a visit to San tery diocese to many Episcopalians - espe­ Did You Know ... Joaquin's conference center, Oakhurst , a rus­ cially those who do not live in the West. Most tic facility in mountain terrain , and like visits people know it's one of those three «naughty" Sinceits foundingin 1935, to other dioceses, a presentation by the host dioceses that do not ordain women , but most ForwardMovement Publi­ diocese of some of its ministries. That was probably would be unable to name three or cationshas producedmore also the trip where on one night the phone four parishes or even cities in that diocese. than 2,000 publications rang nearly every hour through the night, and There are no large congregations, and many a female caller asked whether Ted had of the churches are found in small communi­ arrived yet. I never did meet Ted nor did I find ties in the largely rural Central Valley of Cali­ out whether he arrived. fornia. That was also my last trip to San Joaquin. I And what now for San Joaquin? Let's make have encountered some of its members at a conservative estimate and say that three­ Quote of the Week General Conventions, I had dinner with its quarters of its membership has gone to the The MostRev. Rowan bishop and a few others long ago in Albany, Southern Cone. Five or six congregations Williams,Archbishop of and I would guess I am acquainted with per­ have indicated they want to remain, and there Canterbury,in an interview haps a dozen or so of its members and a few are likely to be scattered individuals who will former members who have settled elsewhere. stay behind. National church leaders have with threeteen-agers on They fall on both sides of the secession issue, hinted that the diocese will be declared the pressuresof his job: and all seem to be reasonable people, no dif­ vacant and eventually an election of a bishop "My teenagedaughter ferent than any other Episcopalians . will be held. That seems to be a lot of detail My real introduction to San Joaquin did not for a small number of people. Attaching the thinksI'm everykind of come with that visit, however. It was in 1988 remnant to another diocese - El Camino idiotthere is." at the General Convention in Detroit. Real, California or Northern California - Because San Joaquin had elected the Rev. would seem to be a more practical solution . John-David Schofield as its bishop within 90 Many will be watching San Joaquin in the days of that convention , it was up to the con­ weeks ahead to see how it fares in a distant vention to consent to his consecration rather province, and whether it experiences growth. than the usual bishops with jurisdiction and Unfortunately, it will not be the last diocese standing committees. There had been some to take such a step . Others are watching and controversy over the election in San Joaquin, waiting for their opportunity. for Fr. Schofield had said he would not ordain David Kalvelage, executive editor

JANUARY 6. 2008 · THE LIVI NG CH URCH 27 ------·-·-·-· -- . l EDITORIALS I Defining Catholic Anglicanism \ Six months ago, the Board of Directors of the Living Church Foun­ dation changed the statement that appears underneath the masthead on the cover of this \ Wepromote and support magazine. An editorial in the issue in which the change was made [TLC, June 3] explained that the new statement, "An independent weekly supporting Catholic Anglicanism ," did not an understanding represent a change in our policy, but rather a re-emphasis of our roots. At the same time, our statement of purpose, found on Page 3 of each issue, was revised to of Anglicanism reflect this emphasis: "The historic mission of the Living Church Foundation is to promote and support Catholic Anglicanism within the Episcopal Church." which... proclaims Some of our readers have been puzzled by these revisions and have asked for an addi­ tional explanation or further clarification. We are pleased to comply. When we speak of "Catholic Anglicanism" we mean: that"we haveno 1. an Anglicanism in full communion with the ancient See of Canterbury, whose core ; I; norms and practice are consistent on all levels - provincial, diocesan, parochial - with the doctrineof ourown." teaching of the Anglican Communion worldwide, as expressed by the council of Anglican primates , archbishops, and diocesan bishops known as the Lambeth Conference; 2. an Anglicanism which upholds the historic teaching of the undivided Catholic Church as defined by its seven General Councils: -The Church on earth is a divinely instituted sacramental body established by Jesus Christ I which will be indwelt by the Holy Spirit until Christ's corning again at the end of the age. - The Church on earth while not infallible is "indefectible," i.e. it cannot remain in error; in the fullness of time the Holy Spirit will lead it into all truth. - Christ gave the authority and power to interpret his revelation and apply it to the ongo­ ing life of the Church (to "bind and loose") to his apostles as a body (neither to any individ­ ual bishop alone or any local synod of bishops nor to every individual Christian), and therefore only a general council of all the bishops in the apostolic succession can authorita­ tively interpret matters of faith and morals (de fide) and alone constitutes the dorninically established magisterium of the holy Catholic Church. - The Church has three states: "militant" on earth, "expectant" in paradise , and "tri­ umphant" in heaven. - Salvation is a lifelong process or journey of justification ( which comes through baptism) and sanctification (which comes principally, though not exclusively, through the other sacra­ ments) . - Seven sacraments objectively convey salvi:fic grace, including the sacrament of holy orders: bishops, priests, and deacons in the apostolic succession. We promote and support an understanding of Anglicanism which - in the words attrib­ uted to Archbishop of Canterbury ( 1945-1961)Geoffrey Francis Fisher - proclaims that "we have no doctrine of our own. We only possess the Catholic doctrine of the Catholic Church, enshrined in the Catholic Creeds, and those creeds we hold without addition or diminution." The Rev. Tlwmas A. Fraser President, Board of Directors, the Living Church Foundation Hoping for Positive Change This may be a good time to pause and take stock of our lives. Perhaps the custom of mak­ ing a New Year's resolution could be directed toward making improvements in our spiritual lives. Would 2008 be a good time to join a Bible study group, or to try some spiritual reading instead of popular novels? Is this the year when we become serious about proportionate giv­ ing as a way of working toward the tithe? How about committing ourselves to go to church every Sunday, no matter where we are? The arrival of a new year could mark the beginning of progress in our spiritual lives. It is worth considering. Many Episcopalians will be glad to see 2008 arrive. As the Year in Review article [TLC, Dec. 30] recounted , 2007 was not a positive year for many Episcopalians. Defection , litiga­ tion, accusation and unrest were all too common during the past year, and in some places financial problems hindered the carrying out of effective ministry. We hope for a more peace­ ful time in 2008, and extend best wishes to all for a happy New Year.

28 THE LIVING CH URCH · JANUARY 6. 2008 READER'SVIEWPOINT

of Christian education; it is another to determine how it should operate in a church ministry context. Christian education should look dif­ ferent in different churches because churches are called to teach in a way that communicates the gospel and the expectations of discipleship in a way that will be understood by their com­ munities. Here are three principles that should be considered when deter­ mining how teaching ought to be incorporated into the broader ministry of the church. Christian education should encom­ pass all areas of ministry. One of the most common arguments against the legitimacy of running a separate Chris­ tian education program within a church is that it compartmentalizes education as only one aspect of min­ istry. Christian education is often seen as one offering of many in which parishioners may be involved. This is especially common in the "strip-mall" approach to church ministry, in which parishioners can pick and choose which activities they feel will benefit them most. While it is legitimate to have a ministry dedicated entirely to education, Christian education should encompass all areas of ministry within By Benjer McVeigh answer to all these questions typically a church. takes the form of an overplayed punch One of the primary activities of a When you hear the phrase "Christian line to most Episcopal jokes: "Because Christian should be aspiring to be like education," what images immediately we've always done it that way." Jesus (Luke 6:40).With this in mind, come to mind? An hour of Sunday If we examine the scriptures care­ the primary goal of Christian educa­ school? Wednesday night Alpha fully, we will find that learning is an tion is not for Christians to learn for classes? Small-group meeting weekly expected activity of a Christian. The pri­ learning's sake, but to learn so that we for Bible study and fellowship? mary relationship between Jesus and may - with the Holy Spirit's help - Different churches have approached his followers was that of teacher­ conform more and more to the image Christian education in various ways. learner, as Jesus was frequently of our Lord. It is crucial that learning Some of them are pioneers in finding addressed as "rabbi." In addition, Paul be a part of all aspects of church min­ creative ways to help Christians be dis­ affirmed that teacher was an estab- istry, including worship, preaching, ciples of Jesus in the true service, and even recreational min­ sense of the word: learners istry, to name a few. In fact, it is often at the foot of our Lord and ','f~~llcltlJ1Ch l~~er,s , . easier for a disciple to learn about Savior. Yet we rarely step . •.·d : ' Jesus during the course of a short­ back and consider why we term mission trip than in a classroom. do what we do. Learning should be given a promi­ Why does children's nent place in the church. The Sunday Sunday school often occur morning worship service is typically, during the main worship and rightfully, the central activity that service? Why is there an takes place in the local church. To glo­ Alpha course every fall? Why do we lished leadership role in the early rify God is the primary requirement of always serve bad coffee at our adult Church (1 Cor. 12:28-29,Eph. 4:11). But human beings. But with worship as the education hour on Sundays? The it is one thing to establish the legitimacy (Continued on next page)

JANUARY 6, 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 29 I READER'SVIEWPOINT I \ \ (Continued from previous page) be only one part of many in a holistic they relate to our beliefs as Christians. focus, all other activities, including Christian education program. But for Paul's inclusion of teachers in his \ Christian education, often are seen as most church communities, giving Chris­ lists of leadership roles aclrnowledges "side dishes" within a church's ministry. tian education a prominent place will that there are people set apart and If learning is to characterize our lives as include setting aside time as a corpo­ gifted by God to teach, and that a time Jesus' disciples, then it should be rate body to sit at the feet of Jesus and and place should be set aside for expected that all church members learn. There is much teaching that learning. But all church leaders should would take part. cannot be covered adequately in a ser­ be expected to teach in some way Not all Christian education must be mon, such as theology, church history, those whom they serve. A choir direc­ formal. In fact, formal teaching should polity, or even current events and how tor I lrnow begins each choir practice by leading a meaty devotional time. It cuts into rehearsal time, but she understands that the primary goal of her choir should not be to sing well, but to serve and follow Jesus the best they can. Christian Education shouf,d equip the saints for ministry. Paul states in his Letter to the Ephesians, "The gifts he gave were that some would be ... pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ" (4: 11- 13). The role of Christian education in the Church is to equip learners for ministry. Teachers are gifted by God in order that those they teach might learn and be better equipped to serve God in their communities, neighbor­ BARBARALUNDBLAD hoods, and places of work. This is not learning for learning's sake, but so that ZAN HOLMES we may make an impact on our world in the name of Christ. Many published curricula and pro­ grams promise to be all we'll ever need for our church to have an effec­ tive Christian education ministry. These programs and curricula can be wonderful tools, and we should make use of them wisely. But solid Christian education begins with faithful leaders who are willing to teach, and other Christians with hearts and minds open to learn, so that we might minister to the lost and conform more and more ~riter at GoodPreaeher, . to the image of our Lord Jesus Christ. May this always be our goal. 0 ]lead her.stimufatillg ,,with 60-60other Benjer McVeigh is the pastoral associ­ ate to families at Holy Apostles' Church, Cherry Hills Village, Colo. He is a student at Denver Seminary.

The Reader's Viewpoint article does not necessarily represent the editorial opinion of THE LIVING CHURCH or its board of directors.

30 THE LIVING CHURCH · IANUARY 6. 2008 ;,> "' -,.,. ,,_ '# ~1;fERs1,o'' "' ·,j.~~ - --:· _- ,; "It may be possible for the first time in a long time to view the Church as a religious organization."

As I contemplate a vestry meeting, pretensions, but rather as the effectual tion, only to succumb eventually to the church's insurance, a book review sign of the historic dimension of the inner conflicts. A church which wel­ for the YWCABook Club, the mayoral Church's continuing existence from comes a return to its authentic nature election in our small town, I try to put apostolic time. It is possible that the as a religious body might be able to in perspective the fuss over same-sex current narcissistic secularism and perform such a nurturing and hope­ marriages, the election of a gay bishop the all-too-evident collapse of a once giving service again. in New Hampshire, and the concern morally based western culture, strug­ (The Rev.) John Ruef which Jesus displayed for those who gling in the shadow of the threat of Chatham, Va. lived at the margin of Jewish society. I worldwide terrorism, is the onset of wonder how the current economic cri­ the collapse of what 50 years ago StrongStrategy sis will affect our church, coupled as it looked like the emergence of a brave, is alongside the possible separation new world. In his column [TLC, Dec. 23], the and self-righteous withholding of It may well be that, instead of editor posed the question "What are monies by some parishes. progress to bigger and better, we are our core values?" If we knew, they I can see one good thing coming out facing a Dark Ages comparable to that would provide the essential ingredi­ of this: It may be possible for the first which followed the collapse of the ents for answering his prior question time in a long time to view the church Roman Empire. But this stark of "What does it mean to be an Epis­ as a religious organization. It may be prospect also should remind us that it copalian." possible to see the bishop not as the was the church of those somber times Articulating core values as the CEO of a "faith-based community," which provided hope as well as nur­ essentials of membership is a strong starving for funds to feed its messianic ture to a re-emerging western civiliza- (Continued on next page)

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(Continued from previous page) the Baptist is calling for people to a New England. Comprehensiveness strategy that goes back to the writ­ repent for the forgiveness of their only developed in Anglicanism in the ings of G.E.M. Anscombe in the sins. 19th century when evangelicals, 1950s. She called on the moral ethics (The Rev.) Theodore W. Edwards, Jr. Anglo-Catholics, and liberals failed to community to stop thinking about Bradenton, Fla. capture the various Anglican denomi­ obligations, duties, and rightness and nations for themselves, and had to instead to focus on the ethics of learn to live together. virtue based on Aristotle. Working NotAlways Comprehensive What is remarkable about the cur­ forward, The Episcopal Church has I have to take issue with Bishop Jef­ rent controversy is how the conserva­ lost all sense of personal virtues, let ferts Schori's view that Anglicanism is tive evangelicals and Anglo-Catholics alone the doctrine of the mean that by tradition comprehensive. The set­ have come to a unity of sorts. Indeed, governs them, so our writing of core tlement that finally established the the Southern Cone, which is markedly values would produce a list that is Church of England in 1559 was not evangelical in its theology, is prepared hollow at best. comprehensive, and thousands of to take on Anglo-Catholic dioceses, A clergy friend likes to ask: "What Roman Catholics refused to have any­ despite fundamental differences on is there about you that, if it were not thing to do with the new church which the very meaning of the sacraments there, would entirely change who was markedly protestant in both its and the gospel. you are?" Rephrasing, I will ask, what new ritual and doctrines. In doing so, Robert Ian Williams is there about us that, now that it is they risked their lives and their politi­ Wrexham, Wales abandoned and lost, has entirely cal, social and economic standing, changed who we are? The answer is enduring a grueling persecution. our valuing of personal virtues. And Later they were joined by thou­ ReligiousFrosting is it all lost beyond recovery? That sands of Puritans, many of whom An editorial takes the Archbishop of seems like such a provocative ques­ refused to conform to this "non com­ Canterbury to task [TLC, Dec. 16] for tion to ask during Advent, when John prehensive" tradition and had to found criticizing American secular leader­ ship instead of commenting on his experience with our ecclesiastical leadership as represented by our ST.PAUL'S House of Bishops. But perhaps he is CHAPEL doing both. Is it not possible that he has recog­ nized that The Episcopal Church is lit­ tle more than the religious frosting on the secular cake, and that the attempt "to accumulate influence and control" and the false belief "that what hap­ pens in America [or TEC] is very much 8c at the heart of God's purpose for SELECTEDSHORTER humanity," is as true of the TEC lead­ POEMS ership as our secular leadership? Maybe he has recognized that the arrogance of our church leadership simply reflects our secular arrogance, and is actually paving the way for his future reflections on TEC. Let us at least hope so. (The Rev. Canon) John H. Heidt Dallas, Texas

Criticismof Leaders Sadly, TLC has done it again twice. First was Kevin Martin's article, "On the Decline" [TLC,Dec. 2]. It was a sig­ nificant article, but did he have to include the last paragraph, in which he

32 THE LIVING CHURCH · JANUARYD. 2008 Travel With Other Episcopalians Departing July 27, 2008 expressed the op1mon that our AlaskaCruise national leadership, including the House of Bishops, has "no sense of urgency"? andNorthwest Tour, 15-Davs from$1998* Second was the article by Steven Ford, "Christianity on the Fringe" Including:San Francisco,Lake Tahoe, & Seattle [TLC, Dec. 9], in which he misinter­ prets the Presiding Bishop as saying Start in San Franciscofor two nights with an includedcity tour. Travel through exactly the opposite of what she actu­ Sacramentoto Nevada'smountains for two nightsin the LakeTahoe/Reno area and visit ally said about inclusiveness in which oneof the mostbeautiful mountain lakes in the world,Lake Tahoe. Yourgroup will next everyone counts. exploreOregon with overnightsin both Medfordand PortlandOregon. Travelthrough Twice sad. Washington;cross the greatColumbia River; pass by Mt. St. Helensand Mt. Rainier;and (The Rev.) Richard Guy Belliss boardyour ship in Seattle.Your Norwegian Cruise Line ship, the "NorwegianStar" will Santa Clarita, Calif be your home for your 7-day inside passagecruise to Ketchikan;Juneau; Sawyer Glacier;Skagway; and PrinceRupert, BC. Enjoytotal freedomwith NCL'sFreestyle cruising. You pick what to wear, and where and when to dine from 10 different Onlyin the Church restaurants.Next, your group will spenda nightin Seattle,Washington with an included city tour beforeflying homethe next day. *Yourprice of $1998(per person,double Only in holy mother church can bish­ occupancy)includes the 7-day cruise on NCL's "Star",7 nights hotels, baggage ops or priests be inhibited from their handling,taxes, port charges and lotsof sightseeing.Add $50 Alaska visitor's tax. Add duties to prove themselves innocent of $49ship fuel surcharge. Airfare is extra. Callfor pricesfrom your closest major airport. charges against them. The American Family and friends are welcome. $100 deposits are now due. way is a person is innocent until proven guilty. Only in the church there CALL FOR BROCHURE 7 DAYS A WEEK: is no statute of limitation on allegations made 30 years ago as is the case of both 'YOURMAN' TOURS 1-800-736-7300 Bennisons [TLC, Nov. 25]. There is no way in American civil or criminal law that this could occur. The clergy in par­ ticular are vulnerable to such treat­ ~- Br%THE FRIENDS BENEDICT ment under the present canons of the OF ST. church. These inhibition canons must v, rJ Saint David's Parish be changed as soon as possible. 5150 Macomb Street, N.W. (The Rev.) Robert Warren Cromey Washington, D.C. 20016-2612 Phone: (202) 363-8061 www.benedictfriend.org San Francisco, Calif [email protected]

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Delegates to the IntentionalMinistry annual convention of the Diocese of West­ Delegates to the convention of the ern North Carolina Diocese of Western North Carolina worship Nov. 9 in learned about a strategi c plan which the gym at the will be carried out during the next six Kanuga Camp and Conference Center months. The Rt. Rev. G. Porter Taylor, near Hendersonville. Bishop of Western North Carolina , In front are visiting mentioned the strategic plan in his concert singer Elisabeth Von Trapp address, delivered during the conven­ and her husband , tion Nov. 8-10 at Kanuga Conference Ed Hall. Center, near Hendersonville. Eugene Willard Bishop Taylor said he hoped the Highland Episcopalian photo plan will help members to become more intentional about their ministry during the next five years, and said he was hopeful that people would change Church, the Anglican Communion , addressed by the chaplain, the Rev. the way they think about the identity and the Diocese of Western North Car­ Claiborne Jones of Atlanta, during her of the diocese. olina is that we become fools for sermon at the Eucharist and in medi­ The plan will be carried out in every Christ," Bishop Taylor said. "I hope we tations . congregation during Lent. Then a are bolder in proclaiming the good Several resolutions were adopted . visioning process will be scheduled news by word and example ... " One asks each parish to embrace the during the Easter season in deaneries. The convention had a theme , "Be Ye goal of giving 10-16 percent of its "My deep desire for the Episcopal Doers of the Word," which was income to support diocesan min-

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JANUARY 6. 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 35 I WHAT IS ANGLICANISM? The Rev. MarieClavier. Strong Around the DIOCESES t descriptiveof Anglicanismwith glossary.Perfect for tract racks, visitors, teens and Alpha classes.24 pgs. $1.50 in Spanish$1.00 EauClaire tion on same-sex relationships when it \ A CHURCH TO BELIEVEIN (Continued from previous page) met Oct. 26-27 at a hotel convention l By the Rev. Dr. Peter C. Moore. center in Providence. Retired SeminaryDean reads discover the truth than to be right. For The resolution on same-sex blessings between the lines of the NewTesta­ him, it was all about the pilgrimage to urged "those fellow servants to allow ment to provide living descriptions the truth." others to follow their own consciences of our church. Spring sale. can. The bishop noted that Hooker's and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, as THE 39 ARTICLES:BURIED book, The Laws of Ecclesiastical they discern it," among its resolves. ALIVE? By the Rev. Dr.Sam Polity, was helpful in preventing divi­ Convention adopted an amended Pascoe. The content and context of sion and ultimately led to unity in the resolution calling for creation of a the articles and their place in our church, even though "It took a couple task force to study issues of global cli­ spiritual/church life today. $15.00 of monarchs later and a few fights. But mate change and report back to con­ DVD's The Rev. TerryFullam that church prevailed and it mission­ vention next year. ized the world." Into His Courts with Praiseon music In her address, Bishop Geralyn Wolf In business sessions, the conven­ and worship; Ambassadors for of Rhode Island elaborated on themes 01riston Evangelism;Faith Founded tion adopted resolutions to establish of diocesan hospitality and welcome. on Saipture, Bible Study. $10.00 an environmental stewardship com­ "The heart of evangelism is sharing mission, and to reaffirm the Millen­ l each with others how God has been your nium Development Goals. The budget CallCherie Wetzel 1-BDD-553-3645 agent of transformation," she said. * of slightly more than $400,000 was "Because we are human, it is a story of adopted with little discussion and brokenness leading to healing, of showed almost no change from 2007. despair finding grace, of going astray I and discovering a way home, of losing hope and receiving a new and inspired ConstitutionalAuthority life. In spite of terrible sins there is for­ The convention of the Diocese of giveness, and in the depths of heartache, NorthwesternPennsylvania was held love reaches out and prevails." Nov. 2 at a convention center in Erie during a city-wide electrical outage which threatened to force the event to SmallerDeputation be rescheduled. It was the first con­ Meeting for a one-day business ses­ vention led by the Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, sion, the annual convention in the Dio­ who was consecrated bishop in Sep­ cese of North Dakota approved a tember [TLC, Sept. 30]. resolution to reduce the number of In its business session, convention deputies sent to General Convention. passed the first reading of a new con­ The meeting was held at a hotel con­ stitution which simplifies diocesan vention center in Bismarck. look up structure, clarifies some procedures, "The majority opinion of our dioce­ and explicitly recognizes the authority san convention is that General Conven­ Join us April 21 to 26 at Mustang of the national church's constitution tion is far too expensive and lengthy," Island Conference Center on the and canons over the diocese. Also said Bishop Michael Smith of North coast of Texas for the inaugural adopted were resolutions that limit Dakota. Epiphany Institute - Texas. Visit standing committee terms and reaf­ In pre-convention meetings, there epiphanyinstitute.org to learn firm the diocese's commitment to the was discussion of reducing the deputa­ Millennium Development Goals. more and to register for an event tion even further - from four clergy Among other business, convention designed to deepen leaders' faith and four lay deputies to two clergy and approved a 2008 budget of $745,303, a while developing powerful tools two lay deputies. Following passage of decrease from the previous year's the resolution, three lay deputies and for congregational vitality. budget of $819,000. Added to the three clergy deputies and their alter­ budget was $12,000 for mission and nates were elected. The alternates will development. EPIPHANY INSTITUTE not be sent to Anaheim, Calif., site of APRIL21-26 828.324.1351 the next convention. The decision will Matterof Conscience result in an annual saving of $1,800 or VISIT OUR WEBSITETO LEARN $5,400 per triennium, Bishop Smith MORE OF THE SUMMER The convention of the Diocese of said following the resolution. INSTITUTEAT LAKE LOGAN AUGUST 6 TO 11, 2008 Rhode Island tabled two canonical Convention also approved a pro­ EPIPHANYINSTITUTE.ORG amendments and defeated a resolu- posed amendment to the diocesan

36 THE LIVING CHURCH · JANUARY 6. 2008 The AmericanStudy Program Oxford,England 13 August- 19 August2008 canons to eliminate voting privileges for clergy from the Evangelical "Christianityin the 21st Century" Lutheran Church in America and the Is there an order for the universe and meaning to our existence? Anglican Church of Canada who are Locatedat historic St EdmundHall, this unique conferenceoffers lectores as well as licensed to serve in the diocese. The ampletime to enjoythe universitycity and surroundingareas. clergy will retain seat and voice at all meetings of convention. Cost: $1800 Among other business, convention Includes room, all meals, morning coffee, afternoon tea, and extras. approved: an allocation of 1.5 percent ConferenceSpeakers: of the diocesan budget for the Millen­ nium Development Goals and for the The Rev'd. Dr. John Kerr: Priest of the Churchof England and former Wardenof third year in a row increased the per­ the Society of Ordained Scientists. Dr. Kerr currently teaches at Oxford and centage of its giving to the program WinchesterCollege. budget of General Convention. That The Rev'd.Dr. VmcentStrudwich: Honorary Canon of ChristChurch, Oxford. Fellow of decision was made in gratitude and KelloggCollege, Oxford, Tutor in Theologyand V1Siting Professor of GraduateTheological recognition of the fact that the diocese Foundation. received 22 percent of its financial TheVenerable Christopher Hewetson: Fonner Vicar of HeadingtonQuarry ( the C. S. Lewis resources from General Convention for parish)and now servesas ArchdeaconEmeritus Diocese of Chester. work with Native Americans. The Mr.Ian Boxall:Mr. Boxall is SeniorNew Testament lecturer at St Stephen'sHouse and a amount contributed in 2008 will be 10.3 memberof the theologyfaculty at OxfordUniversity. percent of net diocesan income. Registration Deposit: $300 ( non refundable) Financial considerations played a Contact:The Rev'd.Dr. LadsonMills, ChristChurch part in a recent agreement under 6329 Frederica Rd., St. Simons Island, GA 31522 which Bishop Smith spends one week per month as an assistant Bishop of Phone: (912) 577-8688 Fax:(912) 638-4030 Louisiana. This frees up funds needed E-mail:[email protected] to keep canon missioners in the field for training and support of locally ordained clergy and lay ministry teams [TLC,Sept. 30]. \fiRTUEONLINE The\lace fur Global Orthomx Angllcamm CommunityService Arey · morillS, Convention participants in the Dio­ -truths an rinal afftr,e,ations? cese of Montanawere involved in vari­ ous community service projects you feely Episcop~tfit"lurch around Butte as part of the annual hijacked ving you irf1t1e lurch? meeting, held recently at St. John's Church, Butte. u can know fff truth. Included among the projects were sorting clothes and serving lunch at est orthodox Episc~V Anglican x Anglicans globally.}~ore than the Salvation Army, light carpentry ontinents read VIRTIJEONLINE. work at a homeless shelter, caring for IVES go back ten yeais tracing animals at a shelter, as well as clean directly into your e-majf,iFREE of up and evangelism work at a local -renowned syndicat~ J,writers, skate park. Anglican Communior:ii i~nd the There was one resolution received \uJ : by the 60-day pre-convention dead­ .· ,,.,_,,_ line. It sought to implement the use of line.org to sign up,.i educational programs to raise aware­ oogle and Yahoo •..;· C ness to respect the dignity of every human being. Following a lengthy dis­ cussion it was defeated. During his address, the Rt. Rev. C. Franklin Brookhart, Bishop of Mon­ glican Commu tana, noted that the state was chang- pin. Know th~ jiJth. (Continued on next page) 11

JANUARY 6. 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 37 ANGLICAN TOURS Around the DIOCESES 1 Celebrates over 25 Years of planning Custom Tours for Church Leaders and their congregations. Montana ates an executive council and a reor­ TOURS 2008 (Continued from previous page) ganized standing committee. The Rt. Rev. Catherine M. Waynick, Bishop of Worship and Travel with Sewanee Indianapolis, said the changes are School of Theology, University of the South ing significantly , and the diocese "intended to bring elected leaders into May 29 - June 9, 2008 would need to make stewardship a higher mission priority if it was to full collaboration with the bishop's Cathedrals , abbeys , choral evensongs , ancient office and a shared sense of authority I churches , spectacular countryside and great adapt to the changing demographic fellowship . 2 nights each in Chester, Grasmere, successfully . It was not good steward­ and accountability for our common i Durham, York and Ely. Travel by coach to places life." t in between. Join us on this pilgrimage to the land ship, Bishop Brookhart said, for mis­ n which our Episcopal religious heritage formed, sion congregations to receive financial One of the highlights of convention grew and continues . $2699.00 w/o air. assistance indefinitely, and he was the recognition of Peace Church, Rockport. An Anglican in Ireland reminded convention that it had previ­ ously committed to a five-year plan The diocese's commitment to the October 8 - 17, 2008 United Nations' Millennium Develop­ I toward financial self-sufficiency. Ancient Christian and pre-Christian monuments, ment Goals was reaffirmed, and reso­ I whisky distilleries, castles and other historic sites. Worship with our Anglican cousins in Belfast and in lutions were adopted to request each Armagh . 2 nights each in Athlone area, Derry, congregation to ensure that its Belfast, Boyne Valley and Dublin. $2499.00 w/o air. LeadershipStructure employees are paid a living wage, and For farther informationon the above tours or to The leadership structure of the Dio­ that an energy audit take place in inquire about a custom tourfor your group, contact: cese of Indianapoliswill be changed as every church. \ The Rev. Anne 8. Chisham, Director a result of its diocesan convention The Very Rev. Robert Gianinni, ANGLICAN TOURS Oct. 26-28. canon theologian for the diocese, was 2635 Second Avenue No. 424 Delegates affirmed a plan that ere- convention chaplain. l San Diego, CA 92103 [email protected] l 800 438 2403 MassachusettsBishop Says Split Won'tHappen The Rt. Rev. M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE, Lambeth Conference, according to BC SHRINE OF OUR LADY Bishop of Massachusetts, spoke to Heights, the independent student OF CLEMENCY students of Boston College Dec. 5 newspaper of Boston College. Continuous Novena daily at 5.45pm about faith and The Episcopal Church. When asked about a potential split Send your prayer requests to Bishop Shaw has led numerous between The Episcopal Church and Canon Gordon Reid adults , college, and high school stu­ the rest of the Anglican Communion, S.Clement's Church, 2013 Appletree St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 dents on trips to Israel, Palestine and Bishop Shaw responded that it would www.s-clements.org Africa. He said it was important to not happen. He compared the contro­ expose oneself to suffering in the versy over the consecration of the world, and encouraged students to Rev. Canon V. Gene Robinson as consider participating in an overseas Bishop Coadjutor of New Hampshire mission trip as a way of seeing how in 2003 to the split in the Roman AN EPISCOPAL SEMINARY the church is trying to help. Catholic Church in the 16th century 2777 MISSION ROAD NASHOTAH, WI 53058-9793 The bishop answered questions that led to the creation of the Anglican from the audience in what was titled Communion. In both cases, he said, Mostbooks seen in The LivingChurch are available. Ask aboutclergy and churchdiscounts. "Public Answers to Private Questions." there was a fermenting of new ideas (262) 646-6529 He spoke extensively about next year's and a need for change.

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JANUARY 6, 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 39 SPANISH LANGUAGE IMMERSION STUDIES HOLY FAMILY LANGUAGE (Continued from page 26) Healing (the organ­ SCHOOL "prayer, and hope and izer of the San Fran­ belief' is that Jesus met cisco conference). OUR LITTLE ROSES her mother at heaven's Project Rachel in SAN PEDRO SULA, HONDURAS door to tell her that he for­ Anchorage is a min­ Abortion Loss Prrfessionalsdeliver better services whn gave her sins the first time istry of the Roman speakingthe languageof those served she asked. Catholic Archdiocese of Alaska, but is "When I look back, I realize that what also funded by Mrs. Austin's Episcopal Our Little Roses language school study pro­ I saw my mother doing was going parish. gram is designed to equip serious students through the grief process, dealing with a The program begins by concentrating to speak Spanish by centering them in the culture. huge amount of shame," she said. on forgiveness on many levels - receiv­ "When I work with women now, I try to ing forgiveness from God and from the We specialize in teaching Spanish to the get them to understand that guilt is child who was aborted, forgiving those needs and wishes of our students, with emphasis on language for mission and good, shame isn't. Guilt is what God who participated in the abortion, and social services personnel. gives us when we do something wrong, forgiving one's self. shame is where we start becoming what "It takes a lot of time and work," Mrs. Live and learn within total immersion envi­ ronment of Our Little Roses community. we've done. God doesn't want us to do Austin said. "We go through a time of Four week or more study packages include that. He wants us to begin to walk in the talking about where they were spiritu­ room and board. Shorter time frame possible. new life that he has prepared for us ally at the time of the abortion, their self­ because of his redemptive act, because image then and now." For details, contact: of his atonement, because he does for­ She said many of these women are [email protected] give our sins when we ask him." "terrified" of talking about Jesus. "We let 1-800-849-9252 Mrs. Austin moved to Alaska with her people know that there is nothing that Or visit our website: husband, Stanley, in 1970, and in 1972 Jesus will not forgive, and he wants www.ourlittleroses.org began working with Birthright, a min­ every one of his children walking in the istry founded in Canada that counsels life that he created for us, that he gave to women through unplanned pregnan­ us on that cross. But he also wants to cies. She became familiar with the take away the fear that only the enemy dynamics of post-abortion trauma by can give us. Fear is immobilizing and meeting women who would become strangling .. . a reflection of the enemy pregnant with an "atonement child" who does not want to see people come after having had an abortion and would out of the darkness." come to Birthright wondering "shall I She added, "One of the biggest conse­ abort this one ..." quences of abortion loss is that it is not Mrs. Austin said this was a common grieved, it is done in the darkness of occurrence. "Once a woman has had silence. These men and women live one abortion," she said, "she feels so sometimes 20, 30, even 60 years with unworthy to mother a child that she this terrible secret inside of them, and believes she has to abort that one. It's a they need to grieve the loss, they need to strong ambivalence. And on top of be able to get it out." everything else, you have the ambiva­ Mrs. Austin said intercessory lence that naturally comes with the prayer, by members of her parish and gyrating hormones, the physical and others, and scripture are essential to emotional stuff that is the first part of the program. Pleasecall tedav 11 schedule a lour pregnancy." She cites one passage of scripture in particular - Isaiah 50:4- as a word from • 55+ • computer lab Nine-Week Course • bus trips/ outings • hair salon God to her about her ministry during a • activities • dining room Mrs. Austin spent less time in abor­ time of personal reflection. In the New • on-site library • small pets are welcome tion-related ministry after her son was King James Version, it is written, "The born in 1975, until 2002 when she and Lord God has given me the tongue of the (904) 798-5360 four Roman Catholic women spent a learned, that I should know how to (800) 438-4817 year and a half in planning and prayer to speak a word in season to him who is form a nine-week, post-abortion healing weary." 0 TDD (904) 798-9474 program for women. They sought the help of Victoria Thom, the founder of For more information, contact the (,()( N. Newnan Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 Project Rachel and the National Office national Project Rachel office: www.cathedralresidences.org G:! of Post-Abortion Reconciliation and wunv. noparh.org or 1-800-5WE-CARE.

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Appointments TimothyGrayson , LydiaMartin , RobertMcCoy , AnjelScarborough , DionThompson . The Rev. DennisBucco is deacon at St. Luke's, PO Box 334, East Greenwic h, RI Resignations 02818-0334. The Rev. MargaretBuerkel is associate at The Rev. Wheigar Bright, as re ctor of St. Alban 's, PO Box 970, Davidson, NC Redeemer, Greensboro, NC. 28036. The Rev. Jane K.Brock , as assistant at St. The Rev. Timothy Burger is assistant at Margaret's , Waxhaw, NC. Epiphany , 1336 Pawtu cket Ave., East Provi­ The Rev. Anne CoghillMcNabb , as assis­ www.faithalive.org dence, RI 02916. tant at St. Thomas ', McLean , VA. The Rev. TulaHenson is rector of St. Tim­ The Rev. Melana Nelson-Amaker, as vicar of Trinity, Charlottesville , VA. othy's, 900 Calhoun St., Columbia, SC Traditional 2008 Ordo Calendars 29201. The Rev. M. FilmoreStrunk , as rector of The Rev. DonaldHutchens is rector of Cal­ St. Margaret 's, Waxhaw, NC. vary, 408 S Lee St., Americus , GA 31709. The Rev. M. ClaytonTownsend , as assis­ The Very Rev. Harry KraussIll is dean of tant at St. John 's, Charlotte, NC. the Cathedral of St. John , 271 N Main St., The Rev. Anne Turner, as assistant at Providence , RI 02903-1237. Grace Church , Alexandria, VA. The Rev. John Lane is deacon at Christ Church , PO Box 264, Cordele, GA 31015. Retirements The Rev. John Clyde Millen is interim The Rev. DarrowK. Aiona , as rector of St. vicar of St. George's, 511 Main St., Hon­ Mark's , Honolulu , Hl. olulu, HI 96818. The Rev. WilliamP . Baxter,Jr. , as recto r of The Rev. Matthew Moretz is curate of St. Thomas' , Owings Mills, MD. Christ Church , Rectory St., Rye, NY 10580. The Rev. Bruce Blois, as rector of St. 12 full-colour photographs of church and The Rev. John J. Negrottois interim rec­ John's , Keokuk, IA. liturgical ceremon ial on glossy stock now tor of St. Paul's , 38 Duncan Ave., Jersey City, The Rev. Netha Brada, as vicar of St. available from The Church of the Resur- NJ 07304. Matth ew's, Iowa Falls , IA. rection, 119 East 74th Street, New York, The Rev. Allen Pruitt is assistant at St. The Rev. ChristopherMartin , as recto r of NY 10021. Francis', 9220 Georgetown Pike , Great St. Mary's, Green Cove Springs , FL. $20.00 per calenda r (includes p & h) Falls , VA 22066. The Rev. Robert Slack, as recto r of St. The Rev. Jim Purks is deacon at St. Mark's-Ttinity, Mt. Pleasant, TX. Paul's , 212 N Jefferson St., Albany , GA The Rev. Carey Sloan, as rector of St. 31701. Mark's, Canton , OH. FOR SALE The Rev. Nick Szobotais associate at St. The Rev. GilbertWilkes , as rector of Cluist John's , 9120 Frederick Rd., Ellicott City, MD and Epiphany, East Haven, CT. 47 BELL CARILLON 21042. Cast by The Rev. Tom Van Culin is vicar of St. EUJSBOUTS BELL WORKS of Belgium Luke's, 45 N Judd St., Honolulu , HI 96817. Deaths in1968 The Rev. AnneK. West is chaplain at the Lower School of St. Stephen's and St. Agnes The Rev. MiltonD. Austin , rector of St. Presently in storage S 100,000.00 AS IS • WHERE IS. School , 400 Fontaine St., Alexandria, VA Aidan 's Chur ch, Michigan Center, MI, for 22302. 20 years, died Oct. 14. He was 87. Reply to: cathcorp@gma il.com The Rev. CharlesE. Wilsonis rector of St. Born in Free Union, VA, he became a mem­ Peter 's, 45 W Winter St., Delaware , OH ber of the Church A.tn1y. He graduated from 43015. Virginia Theological Seminary and was ordained deacon and priest in 1952. He was Ordinations ministe1°in-charge of Enunanuel, Keyser, WV, 1952-54; associate at St. Paul's, Jackson , Ml, Priests 1954-66; and rector in Michigan Center from 1966 until 1986, when he retired. Fr. Austin was Easton- Lori Babcock, DavidMichaud . a chaplain at the Michigan State Ptison, and he New York - Joel Christopher Daniels, began a chaplaincy progran1 for Jackson area associate, St. Barnabas ', 15 N Broadway , nursing homes and hospitals. His wife, Eunice, Irvington-on-Hudson, NY 10533-1802; John preceded hin1in death by eight days. Swvivors FrancisDwyer , assistant, St. Thomas ', 1772 include three daughters, Cecilia Rohrer of Min­ Church St NW, Washington , DC 20036-1302; neapolis, Nancy Zeis of Centreville, VA, and Marla FIiomenaServellon Moradel , associate , Yvonne Grigg of A.tm Arbor, Ml; five grandchil­ St. Edward's , 14 E 109th St., New York, NY clren and three great-grandchilclren. 10029; LenoreKatherine Smith, associate, Intercession , 550 W 155th St., New York, NY The Rev. DavisGiven , 87, of New York 10032; AndrewW811ace waiter , associate, St Luke's, 1864 Post Rd., Darien , CT 06820. City, died Oct. 10. Fr. Given was born in New York City. He graduate d from Yale University and then Deacons served with the Air Force dw'ing World War II. Following the war he graduated from the Reach more than 2,500 readersa day. Easton- DennisMorgan , earl Mosley. General Theological Seminary and was Iowa- John Doherty. Advertiseon line Maryland- PatrtckArey , MichelleDoran , (Continued on next page) Call 414-276-5420,ext. 16

JANUA RY 6. 2008 · T H E LIV ING C HUR CH 41 Are you reading PEOPLE& PLACES a borrowed copy of THE [IVING CHURCH (Continued from previous page) at Michigan State University and Episcopal Theological School. Following ordination to weeks or even months ordained in 1949 as deacon and priest. He the diaconate and priesthood in 1961, he was was assistant at Church of the Good Shep­ vicar of the Church of the Epiphany, Socorro, after it's published? herd , Farmington , NM, 1949-52, and vicar and St. Paul's, Truth or Consequences, NM, there from 1952 to 1964. Later he assisted at 1961-62; and rector of St. Patrick 's, Lebanon , Now's your chance to receive your own Trinity Church in New York City and was a OH, 1963-66. After being involved in secular copy of the only national, independent chaplain at Morningside House and Amster­ employment for a time, Fr. Ruhrnkorff was weekly magazine serving the Episcopal dam House . In retirement, he assisted at St. vicar of St. Paul's , Martins Ferry, OH, 1992-93. Church. Luke in the Fields , New York. He is survived He is survived by his wife, Jane; two daugh­ by his sister , Dorothy Kee, of Dallas, TX, and ters, Katy Wegner and Anna; two sons, Paul You can count on us to deliver the news, several nieces and nephews. and Samuel ; four grand children ; and a sister , features and commentary to keep you Barbara Anderson. informed and enlightened. The Rev. ThomasL. Hanson,Jr., 72, priest of the Diocese of Rochester, died The Rev. FrankH. Stern, 71, CSSS, dea­ And best of all, Nov. 5 at Strong Hospital, Rochester, of con of the Diocese of Southern Ohio, we'll send AL amyloidosis. died Nov. l. He was a native of Johnstown, NY, and a Deacon Stem was a native of Christiana, THE lMNG CHURCH graduate of Syracuse University, the General PA. Following service in the Army, he was directly to you Theological Seminary, and Bexley Hall Divinity educated at Catawba (NC) College and the School. He was ordained deacon and priest in Episcopal Theological Seminary in Kentucky. every week. 1961, and served at a number of churches, He had a career in sales and eventually including 13 years at St. Peter's , Bloomfield, became president of his own sales organiza­ Order with MCNISA NY, and in several interim ministries. At the tion in Cincinnati. He was ordained in 1991, Toll-free at 1-800- time of his death, Fr. Hanson was associated and served at St. Anne's Church, West 211-2771 or by sending in the form with St. Paul's, Rochester. He also was a coun­ Chester, OH. He was a member of the Society below. Foreign rates and sample copies selor with Catholic Family Center of of St. Mary, the Confraternity of the Blessed also available. Rochester for 23 years. He is survived by his Sacrament , and was an associate of the Com­ wife, Karen, of Rochester ; four children and 11 munity of the Transfiguration. He is survived grandchildren ; and a sister, Barbara DeArrney. by his son , Gregg, a granddaughter, and a c HALF-YEAR Subscription great-granddaughter . - $23.00 (26 issues) The Rev. Thomas J. Henry, 80, of Asheville, NC, died Oct. 19 in Asheville. The Rev. WilliamWiseman, Jr., politi­ c ONE-YEAR Subscription Fr. Henry was born in New York City and cian and priest in Oklahoma, died Oct. - $42.50 (52 issues) was an attorney there for many years before 17 along with four other people when being ordained. He was a graduate of New the plane he was piloting crashed near York University, Delta State University, and Glenpool, OK. He was 63. CJTWO-YEAR Subscription the General Theological Seminary. He was He was born in Philadelphia and raised - $80.00 (104 issues) ordained in the Diocese of Newark, as deacon near New York City. Fr. Wiseman graduated in 1963 and as priest in 1964. He was vicar of from Davidson College and the University of Name St. Stephen's Church, Millburn, NJ, 1966-67; Tulsa. He was elected to the House of Repre­ college chaplain in the Diocese of Mississippi, sentatives in 1974, and served three terms, 1967-72;rector in Millburn, 1976-80; rector of until 1980. He was ordained in 2005 in the Address Good Shepherd, Augusta, GA, 1980-82; and a Diocese of Oklahoma and became vicar of member of the staff at St. James ', Newport Church of the Holy Cross, Owosso, OK, a Beach, CA, 1982-89. Fr. Henry is survived by position he held until his death. Surviving are City his wife, Virginia; a daughter , Kathy; and two his former wife, Jane; two sons, John and sons, Torn and Scott. James, of Brooklyn , NY; his parents, William, Sr., and Mavis Wiseman, of Tulsa; and two State ______Zip.__ _ The Rev. M.R.Rilley, priest of the Dio­ sisters, Jennifer, of Marblehead , MA, and cese of California, died Nov. 28 of a Mary Hamilton, of Cleveland , OH. PhoneL_J, ______heart attack at Summit Hospital in Oak­ Other clergy deaths as reported by the Email ______land. She was 66. Born in Cleveland, OH, she was educated Church Pension Fund : Make checks payable to: at Indiana University and Church Divinity School of the Pacific. She was ordained in the WilliamF. Bohn 85 Talent,OR The Living Church Foundation Diocese of Los Angeles, as a deacon in 1994 LawrenceC. Butler 96 Whitesboro,NY P.O. Box 514036 and a priest in 1995. Ms. Ritley was an assis­ WilliamE. Craig 92 TwainHarte, CA tant at St. Gregory's Church, San Francisco, DonaldW. Holly 78 WestSacramento, CA Milwaukee, WI 53203-3436 1994-2001, and assistant at Good Shepherd, CharlesKaroly 81 DiamondSprings, CA WilliamK. Kratzer 85 Richland,WA ... , ·_• , ·· . Berkeley, since 2002. 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The Rev. DavidD. Ruhmkorff,priest of E~p. Date,·_~-~------~-­ the Diocese of Southern Ohio, died Oct. Next week ... 30 in Cincinnati, OH. Signature.•...~------He was born in Indianapolis and educated Praying for Christian Unity

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CHURCH FURNISHINGS church. Rector's compensation includes salary and benefits. Inquiries to: The Rev. David Hussey, ODO, (605) 624-3379 FLAGS AND BANNERS: Custom designed Episcopal or (605) 338-9751 , or e-mail [email protected] , before HALF-TIME YOUTH MINISTER: SL Bartholomew's flags and banners by Festival Flags in Richmond , Virginia. 3/15/08. Website: www.saintpaulsbrookings.com. Episcopal Church, Estes Park, CO, seeks an energetic Please contact us by phone at 800-233-5247 or by E-mail youth minister to help us reach out with the love of Christ at [email protected]. to the middle school and senior high youth of Estes Park, FULL-TIME PRIEST: Trinity Episcopal Church, Mel­ gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. We 're looking TRADITIONAL GOTHIC chapel chairs. Officiant rose, Fl. We are a small, family church with a big footprint for a spiritually prepared individual who is authentically chairs for modem churches. Custom crosses, altars, hymn in our rural lakeside community in north central Florida. eager to share the faith of Christ in the heritage of the boards, furniture, cabinets. OLDCRAFT WOOD­ Trinity is a diverse and multi-talented congregation that Episcopal Church with teenagers in and outside our WORKERS, Sewanee, TN 37375 Ph: (931) 598-0208 . emphasizes worship, fellowship, outreach and pastoral care. church, able to organize programs and activities , connect E-mail: [email protected] We seek a preacher of strong faith who will help us grow with other youth ministries and youth venues, willing to spiritually and bring the gospel to our everyday lives; a be responsible to the rector and make collaborative use of skilled leader who is approachable, sincere and good­ a supportive group of volunteers. Two years of college , POSITIONS OFFERED humored; a pastor to nurture, minister to and counsel our references , criminal background check required. Continu­ parishioners ; a teacher who is committed to Christian for­ ing training in budget. Spanish fluency a plus. Contact with FULL-TIME LAY CANON ADMINISTRATION: mation and will lead us to a deeper spiritual life: an ecu­ resume: St. Bartholomew's, Youth Ministry Committee, Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis, IN, seeks a lay menical leader who will help us broaden our outreach P.O. Box 1559, Estes Park, CO 80517, or e-mail person for cathedral administration . Qualified candidates mission, and a community builder who will help our church [email protected]. Website: www.stbartsestes.org. will have demonstrated success in business, government grow. Reply to Search Committee, P.O. Box 1463, Mel­ or the non-profit sector, and now are called to exercise rose, FL 32666, visit us at www.trinitymelrosefl.org, or e­ these gifts in service of and in ministry to the Church. This mail [email protected]. POSITIONS WANTED position recognizes the ministry of committed lay people to the church and that the gifts necessary for the church FULL-TIME ORGANIST-CHOIRMASTER available include administration. Position reports directly to dean HALF-TIME VICAR: St Jude's Episcopal Church, 2008 for active resource parish where fine music and and rector, working in partnership with him to oversee the Ocean View, HI. Southernmost Episcopal church in the liturgy is central to parish life and identity . Master's day-to-day life of cathedral operations and ministries. U.S. in remote part of the island of Hawaii (the Big Island) degree , over 25 years' experience . Strengths include choir Think COO, not parish administrator. 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For application ship in this congregation known for local outreach. ability as leaders and exemplify active lives of prayer. forms write Scholarship Selection Committee, Holy Preaching, pastoral care and liturgy skills a plus. See web­ Ideal candidates will have experience as a rector /vicar Trinity Parish, 515 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, site at www.ststephenwaterboro.org and contact COO at and as staff member, and will manifest strong interest in GA 30030, e-mail [email protected] , or from Diocese of Maine, 143 State St., Portland, ME 04101 , ground-breaking strategies to shape Christians for a rap­ www.htparish.com (select "forms"). Completed applica­ 1-800-244-6062, or e-mail Vicki Wiederkehr, idly changing future. Spanish fluency is a plus. Women, tions must be received by March 3 l , 2008 . [email protected]. minorities , and all qualified applicants are invited to apply to the Very Rev. Stephen E. Carlsen with resume in PDF format at [email protected] . 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FULL-TIME RECTOR: St Timothy's Episcopal Church, Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a warm , outgoing pastor who has proven experience in growing a church, PRIEST WANTED: Church of the Holy Spirit, Battle increasing lay leaders and volunteers , broadening the TO PLACEA CLASSIFIED, . Ground, WA. Church in SW Washington state, with new pledge base and leadership in community service. We are PRINTOR ONLINE, building located in one of the fastest-growing areas in the a friendly, welcoming pastoral /program parish with about CONTACT AMBER MUMA AT U.S., needs energetic, entrepreneurial priest. Solid core group 200 avg . Sunday attendance and $600k budget. Our wants consistent, passionate leadership to help us build the Parish Profile is on our website: www.sttimothy.ws. [email protected] church, work with young people, and lead our lively worship Please contact the Rev. Canon Michael C. Hunn by (414)276-5420 ext.12 services. Call Paul Rettinger, Senior Warden, at (360) 687- email: [email protected]. 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JANUARY 6. 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 43 Professorof ChristianEducation and Formation gl'"o~iV,g EpiscopalTheological Seminary of the Southwest A N ew, Mi ,-,,·,;try ii Austin,Texas of Dee('e"' · g ~,.,,,.,t1,1a(Ufe The Professorof Christian Educationa nd Formation teacheswithin bothfull and part-time ,·,,,a ~ea1,1f1 "'( u,-ba,-,ce,-,ter degreeprogra ms and alsoco ntributest o the seminary's certificatecourses in parishand youth education.Candidates sh ould havea D. Min., or a Ph.D. in Christianeducation or a closely relatedfield of theologicalstu dy. Women and persons of underrepresentedminorit ies are Vibra"'t catl.ed,-a{M i.,,irtry stronglyenco uragedto apply. ,,.,,,.,,,.,.ccci111dy.org Applicationss houldbe sentto Professor Alan Gregory, Chair, Professorof ChristianEducation andFormatio n SearchCommittee , Episcopal TheologicalS eminary of the Southwest, P.O. Box 2247, Austin, TX78768 -2247. Deadline for applications- February 15 , 2008. Appointmentbegins June 1 , 2008. Pleaseread t he full job description for this position at www.etss.edu/ CEF.shtmlb eforem aking an application.

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The Board of Trustees for the Episcopal Churc h Bui lding Fund seeks a highly skilled , visionary Presiden t with proven experie nce in manage men t, investme nt s, and congregation development. This lea der has responsibility for the Bu ildin g Fund 's assets of$ 10 million and an operating bud get of $7 50 ,000 . The President works with the Trustees to estab lish th e stra tegic dir ectio n of the FULL-TIME RECTOR organization and to develop effective policies and programs to suppo rt the Build­ Calvary Episcopal Church, ing Fund 's mission of "helping build the chur ch and he lping th e chur ch to build". Rockdale He/s he works with the staff to administer programs and to implement th e agreed Aston, PA 19014 upon strategies. The President seeks to support an d partne r with the Domestic an d Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS) to help ach ieve our commo n goals and exp lains Pastoral-sized parish in the the Fund 's purpose and programs to Episcopal congrega tion s , outsi de organiza­ Philadelphia suburban area, tions , and to the publi c. seeks full-time rector to guide The Building Fund is headquartered with the National Episcopal Church in New our spiritual and physical growth . York, though supports parishes and congrega tions across the country . Qualified candidates for this posi tion will ha ve an understanding of finance as well as over­ We are a parish of friendly, all congregation development . They must ha ve a demonstrated commitment to the loving, and caring people located in Ep iscopal Church and be willing to live in the metro New York area . historic Delaware County, PA. Qualified applican ts should send resume , cover letter , and salary requirements We invite you to learn more about us! to Carol yn McCormick of Peak HR Consulting , LLC at [email protected]. Visit our website : calvaryepiscopalrockdale .org Additional details about the Building Fund and the posit ion can be found on our website : Our Parish Profile is also available by www.ecbf.org . email request at mail@calvaryepiscopalrockdale .org The Ep iscopal Church Building Fund is an EOE.

44 THE LIVING CHURC H· JANUARY6. 2008 ANGLICAN / EPISCOPAL CHURCH O F CHRIST THE KING FRANKFURT AM MAIN / GEIIMANV THE The Anglican/Episcopal Church of Christ the King, Frankfurt, Germany and Bishop Pierre Whalen, Bishop to the Convocation of American Churches LIVINGCHURCH in Europe, wish to call a new full-time Rector EXECUTIVE EDITOR This welcom ing, caring and lively The Living Church, the only national weekly magazine serving English-speaking int ernat ional church is seeking an energetic priest The Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion , has begun a with strong pastoral gifts, who will help it grow in study and outreach , search for an Executive Editor. Our incumbent will retire soon, interpret scripture in a changing and and we need to find an experienced Episcopa l or Anglican jour­ contemporary world , and support and develop the active ministries nalist who will be responsible for our three publications, our web­ within the parish such as music , Christian education and youth work . site, and provide leadership for a staff of 12. Must be committed

He or she will need to relate well to to Catholic Anglicanism and be willing to work in our Milwaukee people of every age from many office. Send cover letter and resume to: nationalities, traditions and back­ grounds, be open to offeri ng new patterns of wo rshi p wit hin the The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser Anglican tradition, and keen to PO Box 482, Riverside , IL 60546 engage in ecumenical contacts in the local community of Frankfurt . E-mail: searchforeditor @yahoo.com. Please read the Parish Profile and consider whether God may be leading you to Christ the King. To view the Profile , visit our website: www.christ -the -king .net Info rmal enqu iries welcome . Trinity Church Contact per email please. [email protected] Lewiston, Maine

Closing date: January 25th, 2008 Telephone inte rviews February 2008 ONE-THIRD-TIME PRIEST Vibrant, urban ministry in historic registry church in college town Church of the Goo d Shep herd seeks priest with heart for collaborative ministry in diverse Silver City, NM and growing community; aided congregation , comfortable with informality , flexible Rite II, celebrated with traditional, world FULL-TIME RECTOR church , Iona , and Taize music . The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd is an active, welcoming, 191-member parish Please reply to: [email protected] with strong roots in the community. ASA 85. Website: trinitylew.org/templatehome.html Looking for an accessible spiritual leader, counselor, and teacher. Silver City is a friendly, diverse, university town - a "Best Small Town." Area population 30,000. Gateway to Gila National Forest and Wilderness. Barry Remmel (505) 534-4 119 ASSISTANT CHAPLAIN INTE:RNSHIP www .goodshe pherdsilver.org goodshe [email protected] Washington U niversit~ E:piscopa l Campus Ministr~ , St. Louis , MO A re _L;JOUlooking tor a wa_L;Jto de velop _L;JOUrskills tor ministr_L;J atter gradu atio n? Do _L;JOUlike working with col lege students CALL as t he_L;Jwork to live out their taitk Th en we' re loo king tor _L;JOU! Center for Angl ican Learning & Leadership The E:CM at Washington Univers it,tj in St . Louis has an o pen ing 0 11fi11e classes stre11gthe11l ay leadership tewardship Advice tor a tu II-time ass istant chaplain tor the 2008-200 9 acad emic from the Experts !:)ear. This 40-hour a week , _L;Jearlonginternship ca rr ies with it CLASS OEGIN JA1 ARY 28 housi ng, a $1,000 a month st ipend , and tull medi cal benet its .

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AVERY, CA (Calaveras Big Trees) BOSTON, MA ST. CLARE OF ASSISI Hwy. 4 THE CHURCH OF THE ADVENT (617) 523-2377 The Rev. Marlin Leonard Bowman, v (209) 754-5381 30 Brimmer Street Web: www.theadvent.org Sun High Mass 9 (Rite 1) Traditional and Contemporary E-mail: [email protected] ASHEVILLE, NC The Rev. Allan B. Warren 111,r; the Rev. Patrick T. Gray, c; CATHEDRAL OF ALL SOULS (Biltmore Village) FORT MYERS BEACH, FL the Rev. Daphne B. Noyes, d; Sharon Knox-Hutchinson, 3Angle St. (828) 274-2681 ST. RAPHAEL'S 5601 Williams Drive (239) 463-6057 Pastoral Assistant for Families www.allsoulscathedral.org www.saint-raphaels.org [email protected] Sun MP 7:30, Ch S, 10:15; Masses 8, 9, 11:15 (Sol High); Sun H Eu 8, 9, 11 :15. Wed noon , 5:45; Tues EP 5:30 The Rev. Alice Marcrum , r; The Ven. Richard Palmer, Mon- Fri, MP 9; Mass 12:15 (except Wed); EP 5:30; Wed , assist. priest Mass 6; Sat, MP 8:30, Mass 9, C 9:30 Sun H Eu 9; Tues Taize 7; Thurs Rosary 4 (Chapel) PHILADELPHIA, PA S.CLEMENT'S Shrine of Our Lady of Clemency NEWARK, NJ 20th and Cherry Sts. (215) 563-1876 STUART, FL Website: www.s-clements.org GRACE CHURCH 950 Broad St., at Federal Sq. ST. MARY'S 623 E. Ocean Blvd. (772) 287-3244 The Rev. Canon W. Gordon Reid, r; the Rev. Richard Wall, c www.gracechurchinnewark.org Website: www.stmarys-stuart.org Sun Mass 8 & 11 (High); Matins 7:30; Sol Vespers, Novena The Rev. J. Carr Holland Ill, r The Rev. Thomas T. Pittenger, r; the Rev. David Fran­ & B 4 (June thru Sept); 8 & 10 (High); Daily: Low Mass: Tues, Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung); Mon-Fri 12:10 coeur, assoc r; the Rev. Jonathan Coffey, the Rev. Wed & Fri 7, Mon & Thurs 12:10, Sat 10; Ev & Novena 5:30 ; Canon Richard Hardman, the Rev. Peggy Sheldon, Sun C 10-10:45 & by appt. assisting; Dr. Allen Rosenberg, organist & choir dir Sun Eu 7:30, 9, 9 (contemporary) , 11, 5. Tues H Eu 12:10; PASSAIC, NJ ST. JOHN'S Lafayette and Passaic Avenues Thurs H Eu 10, Sat 5 Websrte: www.stjohnschurchpassaicnj.org (973) 779-0966 SELINSGROVE, PA ALL SAINTS 129 N. Market (570) 37 4-8289 The Rev. William C. Thiele, p-i-c [email protected] MACON, GA The Rev. Robert Pursel, Th. D., r Sun Low Mass 8, Sung Mass 10:30, HD anno . CHRIST CHURCH (1 min off 1-75) (478) 745-0427 Sun Mass 10 (Rite I); Wed Mass & Healing 1; Weekdays as 582 Walnu1 St. www.christchurchmacon.com announced (Rite II); Sacrament of Penance by appt. "The first church of Macon; established 1825" The Rev. Dr. J. Wesley Smith, r; the Rev. Robert Gibson , asst; the Rev. Dr. Tim Klopfenstein, asst; the Rev. David RED BANK, NJ WELLSBORO, PA TRINITY CHURCH 65 W. Front St. Probst, c; the Rev. Kathy Kelly, d. ST. PAUL'S (570) 724-4771 Website: www.TrinityRedBank.org Sun HG 8, 9, 11, Sun School 10; Wed. HS/LOH 12:05 Websrte: www.stpaulswellsboro.org The Rev. Christopher Rodriguez , r The Rev. Gregory P. Hinton, r Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung), MP and EP Daily SAVANNAH, GA Sat Eu 7, Sun Eu 8, 10; Wed H Eu 12 ST. THOMAS- ISLE OF HOPE (912) 355-3110 2 St. Thomas Ave. www.stthomasioh.org ROSWELL, NM CHARLESTON, SC Sun 8 & 10 H Eu, 9. Chr Ed; Mon HS 6; Wed HS 10 ST. ANDREW'S 505 N. Pennsylvania (505) 622-1353 CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION E-mail: [email protected] 218 Ashley Ave. (843) 722-2024 HONOLULU, HI The Rev. Bob Tally, r Website: www.holycom.org Sun H Eu 8 & 10:30; Wed. Healing Service 7, Sat. Contemp. The Rev. Dow Sanderson, r; the Rev. Dan Clarke, c; the Rev. THE PARISH OF ST. CLEMENT (808) 955-7745 Service 6 Patrick Allen, assoc. www.stclem.org [email protected] Sun Mass 8 (Low) 10:30 (Solemn High) The Rev. Liz Zivanov, r Sun H Eu 7:30 & 10:15 NEW YORK, NY GRACE CHURCH 98 Wentworth Street (843) 723-4575 ST. MARK'S (808) 732-2333 CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY (212) 737-2720 Website : www.gracechurchcharleston.org 539 Kapahulu Ave. (#13 Bus end of line from Waikiki) 1393 York Ave @ E. 74th www.epiphanynyc.org The Rev. Canon J. Michael A. Wright, r; the Rev. Dr. Kirt­ Sun Masses 7, 9 (Sung); MWF 8 (5th Sun 8 only) Sun 8:30 , 11, 6 ley Yearwood , v; the Rev. Alastair Votaw, assoc; the Rev. Paul Gilbert, assoc; Dr. Scott Bennett, organist & choir­ master ; Jodi Bennett, children's choirs ; Jimmy Hartley, CHICAGO, IL ST. THOMAS 5th Ave & 53rd St. youth & young adults www.saintthomaschurch.org (212) 757- 7013 ASCENSION N. LaSalle Blvd. at Elm Sun H Eu 8 (Said), 9 (Sung), 10:10 (Christian Formation), 11 The Rev. Andrew C. Mead, r; John Scott, organist and dir. ascensionchicago.org (312) 664-1271 (Choral), 6; Wed H Eu & LOH 5:30; Mon-Fri MP 8:45 of music; the Rev. Char1es F. Wallace, headmaster ; the Sisters of Sl Anne (312) 642-3638 Rev. Robert H. Stafford, the Rev. Victor Lee Austin, the The Rev. Gary P. Fertig, r; the Rev. Richard Higginbotham Rev. Jonathan M. Erdman, the Rev. John Andrew , asst. Sun Masses 8 (Low), 9 (Sung) 11 (Sol & Ser), MP 7:30 , Sol SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE Sun H Eu 8 (Said), 9 (Sung), 11 (Choral), Ev 4 (Choral); M-F MP E&B 4 (1S) Daily: MP 6:40 (ex Sun) Masses 7, 6:20 (Wed), 10 & H Eu 8 & 12:10, EP & Eu 5:30 [Tues, Wed & Thur Choral Even­ GUANAJUATO, MEXICO (Sat); EP M-S 6, Sun 4; C Sat 5:30-6, Sun 10:30- 10:50 song); Sat H Eu 12:10 ST. PAUL'S Calle del Cardo 6 52 (415) 152-0387 Rosary 9:30 Sat www.stpauls.org.mx [email protected] NEW YORK, NY The Ven. Michael R. Long, r; the Rev. Sibylle van Dijk , d RIVERSIDE, IL (CHICAGO WEST SUBURBAN) asst ; the Rev. Dean Underwood, r-em PARISH OF TRINITY CHURCH ST. PAUL'S PARISH 60 Akenside Rd. Sun H Eu 9, H Eu 10:30 (Sung), Wed H Eu LOH 9:30 www.stpaulsparish.org (708) 447-1604 The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min. , r The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser, r; the Rev. Richard R. Daly, SSC, The Rev. Canon Anne Mallonee, v parochial vicar (212) 602-0800 MILWAUKEE, WI ALL SAINTS' CATHEDRAL (414) 271-7719 Sun Eu 9 & 10:30. Wkdy Eu Tues 7, Wed 7, Fri 10:30. Sacra­ Watch & hear our services and concerts on the Web 818 E. Juneau Ave. www.ascathedral.org ment of Reconciliation 1st Sat 4-4:30 & by appt , A/C www.trinitywallstreet.org Sun Masses 8, 10 (Sung). Daily Mass, MP & EP as posted

NEW ORLEANS, LA TRINITY Broadway at Wall Street CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (504) 895-6602 Sun H Eu 9 & 11:15. Mon-Fri MP8:15, H Eu 12:05, EPS:15. LUTHERAN 2919 St. Charles Ave. Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-4 On the street car line at the corner of 6th St. Website: www.cccnola.org ST. PAUL'S Broadway at Fulton MOJAVE, CA The Very Rev. David duPlantier, dean The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min. , r HOPE CHURCH K and Inyo Streets (909) 989-3317 Sun Mass 7:30 (1928), 10 (Choral H Eu), 6 (Arte 11). Daily Mass: Sun H Eu 8, 10. Mon-Sat Prayer Service 12:30 The Rev. William R. Hampton, STS M-F 12:15, Sat 9:30 Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Sat 10-6 Sun Eu 10:30

CH URC H DI RECTORY KEY Light face type denotes AM, bold face PM; add, address; anno , announced; A-C , Ante-Communion; appt ., appointment ; B, Benediction; C, Confessions; Cho , Choral; Ch S, Church School; c, curate; d, deacon, d.r.e., director of religious education ; EP, Evening Prayer; Eu, Eucharist; Ev, Evensong: ex, except; 1S, 1st Sunday: hol, holiday: HC, Holy Communion: HD, Holy Days; HS,Healing Service; HU, Holy Unction: Instr, Instructions: Int, Intercessions; LOH, Lay­ ing On of Hands: Lit, Litany; Mat , Matins; MP, Morning Prayer; P, Penance; r, rector ; r-em, rector emeritus ; Ser, Sermon ; Sol, Solemn; Sta, Stations; V, Vespers: v, vicar; YPF,Young People's Fellowship. A/C , air-conditioned; H/A handicapped accessible .

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