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NEWS 7 PB. Files Complaint Against Bishop Cox FEATURES 10 The Transfiguration BYJAMES W. WILllAMS

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ON THE COVER. The Rt. Rev. M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE, Bishop of M~chusetts, ; greets other participants in a July 12 pro-Palestinian demonstration in front of the ISIJ!eliGener~! Consul's office in Boston. Some 35 diocesan clergy and lay persons joined Bishop Shaw. [p.7] (MariaPlati/Diocese .of Massachusettsp~9~9) ·

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AUGUST 6. 2006 · THE LIVING CHURCH 5 ANGLICAN TOURS BOOKS Celebrates over 25 Years of planning Custom Tours for Church Leaders and their congregations. (Continued from previous page) dox Christian leaders in our colonial comprised largely of Loyalist descen­ FALL TOURS 2006 history - Patrick Henry, Samuel dants of British refugees from the Adams, Elias Boudinot, Martha Wash­ American Revolution, along with a pop­ Anglican Heritage in England ington, and John Jay. James Monroe ulation of French Roman Catholics and 22 Oct - 1 Nov, 2006 maintained a life-long connection with growing numbers of Irish immigrants. $2099 pp without air from Durham to the Episcopal Church, but was also a Oxford Movement theology was less Canterbury. An eclectic program including magnificent cathedrals, choral evensongs, Freemason and seems to have experi­ than welcome, and with this handicap castles, museums, gardens, pubs and enced no particularly strong or guiding Medley set about to win the colony for luscious scenery. Leisurely paced with religious sentiment. the Church of England through a minimum 2 nights per stop. Others, like Thomas campaign of concentrated and effec­ Jefferson, Ethan Allen, tive pastoral work, church building, Christian Heritage in Northern and Thomas Paine, missionary recruitment and fund Italy and Rome were in fact thorough­ raising. In order to do so, he Nov 6 - 20, 2006 $2099.00 pp without air. Pilgrimage to going Deists. Benjamin adapted his energies at every turn selected Christian heritage sites featuring a Franklin left some to the needs of New Brunswick's variety of Christian art and architecture . room for the possibility people. As an architect and musi­ Visit Lucca, Assisi, Florence , Venice and of divine intervention cian of acknowledged ability, he Rome. Maximum opportunity for in the affairs of the designed churches and wrote music individual pursuits. world, and George to beautify worship. As a writer, he For further information on the above tours Washington might pos­ turned out a steady stream of or to inquire about a custom tour sibly be described as a sort of "Christ­ printed sermons, addresses and for your group contact: ian Deist." Many of the wives and charges during the course of his min­ The Rev. Anne B. Cbisham, Director families, Holmes points out, were more istry. Most of all, he appears to have ANGLICAN TOURS orthodox in their beliefs and practice. won the loyalty of the diocese through [email protected] It is apparent from what Holmes determination and pastoral devotion 800 438 2403 writes that the religious beliefs of the in difficult conditions. founders were far more complex than Barry Craig compiles some remark­ what is generally acknowledged in the able statistics in this book: Between Imagine_breathtaking debate over whether America is a 1845 and 1892, Medley consecrated 107 · :~t;[.J....,, vtewsl Christian nation, and has been so since new churches; at 81 years of age, the its conception. It is significant that the bishop confmned 400 people and trav­ title is not "faith" in the singular, but The eled 2,747 miles in the course of mis­ Faiths of the Founding Fathers. sionary work This is a highly accessible book that Craig breaks new ground in analyz­ shines much light on a complex ques­ ing the intellectual background of Med­ tion, and that is quite useful in wrestling ley's life and work in their relation to with the issue of Christian faith in romanticism, rationalism and British regard to our national life. imperial thought. He spends a consider­ (The Rev.) Lawrence Hart able part of the book mining Medley's Lakewood, Colo. writings and parsing them for evidence Apostleto the Wilderness about whether the BishopJohn Medley and the Evolutionof bishop deserves the theAnglican Church frequently bestowed By Barry L. Craig. Fairleigh Dickinson University title "Tractarian Pleasecall lodav 10 schedule a 1our Press. Pp. 246. $45. ISBN 0-8386-4085-0. Patriarch of Atlantic • 55+ • computer lab Canada." • bus trips/outings • hair salon John Medley (1804-1892) was the • activities • dining room first Bishop of Fredericton, New This is an interest­ • on-site library • small pets are welcome Brunswick, in what is now Maritime ing and illuminating Canada. In this first full biography of biography that deserves a wide audi­ (904) 798-5360 Medley since 1893, Barry Craig chroni­ ence for the light it throws on Medley's (800) 438-4817 cles the long and influential episcopate own life and also for close connections of the man who was among the first between the Episcopal Church and the TDD (904) 798-9474 Tractarian-influenced priests to Church of England in Canada through­ become a bishop. out the 19th century. 601 N. Newnan Street Jacksonville, FL .U202 On his arrival in Canada from Eng­ Richard J. Mammana, Jr. www.cathedralresidences.org @ land in 1845,Medley found a colony still Stamford, Conn.

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P.B.Files Formal Complaint Against Bishop Cox Retired Bishop William J. Cox is asked to do so by the Primate of eccles iastical equivalent of an indict­ under investigation by the church Uganda. Christ Church left the Dio­ ment, will be issued and the matter attorney after Presiding Bishop cese of Kansas and The Episcopal will be forwarded to the Court for a Frank Griswold filed a formal com­ Church in March 2005 and later affil­ Trial of a Bishop. The entire process plaint. iated with the Anglican Church of usually requires at least 18 months. Acting on information compiled in Uganda . (Th e Rev.) George Conger part by the bishops The complaint, consisting of a and Steve Waring of Oklahoma and cover letter , a series of questions, of Kansas, Bishop and several exhibits, was forwarded Griswold has asked to Wicks Stephens, Bishop Cox's Synodin England for an ecclesiasti­ lawyer. Mr. Stephens is also chancel­ cal investigation to lor for the Anglican Communion Net­ ExpressesSupport determine if canon­ work. From 1972 through 1980, for FemaleBishops ical violations were Bishop Cox served as Bishop Suffra­ committed. In a 21- gan of Maryland. From 1980 through When it met in York last month, the page legal docu- 1988 he was assisting Bishop of Okla­ General Synod of the Church of Eng­ ment signed by Bishop Cox homa. land came one step closer to opening John Lankenau on After his investigation is complete, the episcopate to women, but signifi­ June 21, Bishop Cox was asked about Mr. Lankenau will issue a report to cant opposition remains within the two events last year: the ordination the Title IV Review Committee. That church. Delegates endorsed a resolu­ of two priests and a deacon on June committee will evaluate the evidence tion stating "admitting women to the 29 and a confirmation service on July in light of two questions: Was there a episcopate in the Church of England is 24, both at Christ Church , Overland violation of the canons , and are the consonant with the faith of the Church Park , Kan. Bishop Cox said he per­ charges serious? If the answer is as the Church of England has received formed the episcopal acts after being "yes" to both, a presentment, the it." During the two-hour debate oppo­ nents of the resolution argued the Church of England does not have the BishopShaw PicketsIsraeli Consulate authority to make such a decision without the support of the Roman Terrorism against Israel must stop, neighboring coun­ Catholic and Orthodox churches . but the bombing of a Palestinian power try of Lebanon after Opponents also argued that although plant is unlikely to contribute toward an attack by mili­ there had been a great deal of talk that objective, said the Bishop of Mas­ tants based there. about the issue , there had been, so far, sachusetts, the Rt. Rev. M. Thomas "We pray for the little substantive debate of the theo­ Shaw, SSJE, who joined some 100 other "' Israeli solder, Cor­ logical issues at play. The Rt. Rev. protesters, including several Episcopal poral Gilad Shalit, Peter Forster, Bishop of Chester, priests, July 12 in front of the Israeli and for an immedi­ noted that the episcopacy should consulate in Boston. ' ate and peaceful serve as a focal point for unity. Female The latest round of Middle East vio­ Bishop Shaw halt to the hostili- bishops, he argued, would create dis­ lence began June 25 after Palestinian ties raging for the unity. militants tunneled underneath the bor­ past two weeks in the Gaza Strip and The Bishop of Durham, the Rt. Rev. der, ambushed soldiers at an Israeli for the peaceful coexistence of Israel N.T. Wright, argued in support of the army outpost killing three and taking and Palestine," Bishop Shaw said. "I resolution, citing Mary Magdalene and one injured soldier prisoner . In believe the best way to achieve peace Junia as apostles, and hence proto­ response Israel massed some 7,000 in the Middle East is to allow families types for bishops . Other supporters troops, 80 tanks and 180 armored per­ and businesses to live, work and oper­ argued that it was a matter of natural sonnel carriers at the border. The ate in an environment free of danger." justice and pastoral necessity to Israelis also seized the airport in Gaza, In a prepared statement, Bishop endorse the resolution. wrecked three bridges, and destroyed Shaw said the destruction of the elec­ The vote in favor of the resolution all six transformers at an electrical trical generators and other actions by passed each hous e: Bishops 31-9; power plant that supplies 45 percent the Israeli army are "endangering the Clergy 134-42; and Laity 123-68. How­ of all electricity to Gaza. On July 12, life, health and safety of hundreds of ever, the resolution failed to receive the Israeli army also entered the thousands of innocent victims." two-thirds assent among the laity.

AUGUST 6. 2006 · THE LIVIN G CH URCH 7 ServantLeadership Was BishopSims' Passion The Rt. Rev. Bennett Jones Sims helped to train servant leaders and con­ tinued to publish his work following his retirement as Bishop of Atlanta in 1984. Bishop Sims died July 17 at his home in Henderson­ ville, N.C. He was 85. Born in Greenfield , Mass., Bishop Sims was a graduate of Baker Univer- sity and Virginia Theologi- Bishop Sims cal Seminary. He began a curacy at the Church of the Redeemer,

Bill Garrigur s/ St. John's Church photo Baltimore, Md., in 1949 and two years Following a July 17 parish meeting, the congregation of St. John's Church, Fallbrook, Calif., later became rector, serving for 11 announced it is now under the jurisdictional oversight of the Anglican Church of Uganda, having years. In 1962 and again in 1969 he disassociated from the Diocese of San Diego. Afterward the Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes, Bishop of served in Japan as priest-in-charge of San Diego, condemned the secrecy which surrounded the meeting, and in a prepared statement challenged the congregation 's right to retain the church property. St. Alban's, Tokyo. He also served two years as rector of Christ Church, Corn­ ing, N.Y., and six years as director of the continuing education department ArchbishopWilliams Says Bishop at VTS. He was a Harvard Fellow from 1964 through 1965, and studied system­ in CentralAfrica Should Step Down atic theology at the Catholic University The Archbishop of Canterbury has very difficult for Bishop Kunonga to of America, Washington, D.C., from called for the Bishop of Harare (Zim­ be regarded as capable of functioning 1969 to 1971. babwe) to step down while miscon­ as a bishop elsewhere in the Com­ In 1972, he was elected Bishop of duct charges against him are pending munion." Archbishop Williams also Atlanta . From 1980 through 1988, before the church courts of the pressed the Primate of Central Africa, Bishop Sims held a visiting professor­ Province of Central Africa. The call for the Most Rev. Bernard Malango, and ship at Candler Seminary, Emory Uni­ the Rt. Rev. Nolbert Kunonga to go other leadership in the province to versity. During his episcopate, he marks the most significant interven­ bring the case to a conclusion in a way struggled with the implications of the tion by the Most Rev. Rowan Williams "consistent with justice , transparency rising divorce rate, both among the in the affairs of an Anglican province and truth , so that the damage to the laity and the clergy. He spoke and outside the Church of England. health and credibility of the church wrote often about his own preference A statement released on behalf of can be addressed." for the life-long integrity of marriage Archbishop Williams said: "In the con­ Bishop Kunonga's ecclesiastical vows. His struggle would eventually text of a prolonged and political crisis, trial on charges ranging from heresy find him entering a second marriage in the Diocese of Harare faces intolera­ and fraud to incitement to murder 1988, four years after his retirement. In ble strain in the form of the very grave broke up last year after the judge hear­ an open letter to diocesan clergy, he and unresolved accusations against ing the case quit, citing the lack of wit­ described the experience as one of for­ Bishop Kunonga. The primary way nesses able to substantiate the giveness, healing and grace. forward is by dealing with these charges . The witnesses, fearful for After his retirement to Henderson­ charges through the church courts in their lives , declined to return to ville, Bishop Sims continued to write. the Anglican province of Central Harare from exile to testify and the His most recent published works Africa, but this process has been judge refused to allow the witnesses include Servanthood Leadership for aborted and the matter is unresolved." to testify via video link. the Third Millennium and Why Bush In other jurisdictions, Archbishop The case of Bishop Kunonga is Must Go: A Bishop's Faith-Based Williams said a priest or bishop facing expected to be taken up by the next Challenge. Bishop Sims also founded such serious charges would be sus­ meeting of the Central African House the Institute for Servant Leadership. pended without prejudice until the of Bishops. Bishop Sims is survived by his wife, case had been closed . "It is therefore (The Rev.) George Conger Mary Page.

8 THE LIVING CHURCH · AUGUST 6. 200b BishopMurray Worked for Integration ArchbishopCarey During an episcopacy which and the only Episcopalian, who issued included 28 years active service , the Rt. a letter titled "A Call to Unity." The let­ CancelsPlans Rev. George Mosley Murray helped ter described the marches being organ­ work for racial inte­ ized by the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., for Conference gration in the Dio­ as "unwise and untimely." Four days He Cites 'Delicate Talks' cese of Alabama. later Dr. King replied in his "Letter from Later he was instru­ Birmingham Jail" that African Ameri­ mental in the cre­ cans had waited 340 years for civil All Saints ' Church in Chevy ation of and served rights and asked forgiveness for impa­ Chase , Md., had a simple plan a few as the first Bishop of tience. In 1964 he was elected to serve months ago: Ask its volunteer the Diocese of the on Executive Council and often found curate - who happens to be the Central Gulf Coast. himself in the position of pleading in 103rd Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop Murray, 87, meetings for a less judgmental stance retired - to speak at a parish meet­ died July 14 at home Bishop Murray toward the church in the South and ing about the future of the Anglican in Fairhope, Ala. He back in Alabama urging more rapid Communion. had been plagued by heart ailments in progress toward racial equality and jus­ As plans for the meeting grew, recent years. tice. In 1965, the diocese opened its parish leaders began to see it as an Bishop Murray was born in Balti­ youth camp to African American opportunity for "cathartic encour­ more, Md., and entered Virginia Theo­ campers for the first time. agement ," said the Rev. Alfred Zadig, logical Seminary shortly after In 1968 as his predecessor, the Rt. Jr., rector of All Saints'. "It really was completing two years' service on a sub­ Rev. Charles Carpenter, neared retire­ just a way of encouraging people in marine in the Pacific during World War ment Bishop Murray wondered if it dioceses with revisionist leadership." IL After graduation and ordination in might be possible to create a new dio­ More than 300 people registered 1948, he accepted a call to campus min­ cese from the southern third of Ala­ for the daylong conference, sched­ istry at the University of Alabama in bama and the Florida Panhandle. uled for July 15, which later added Birmingham . During five years in that Bishop Carpenter was encouraging, the Rt. Rev. Robert Duncan, Bishop position he was influential in moving and two years later, after the dioceses of Pittsburgh and moderator of the the Diocese of Alabama to the fore­ of Alabama and Florida agreed inde­ Anglican Communion Network, as a front of campus ministry, a position it pendently and concurrently to the plan , second speaker. Some participants continues to hold. In 1953, he was Bishop Murray exercised his canonical were coming from as far away as elected Bishop Suffragan of Alabama prerogative in 1971 and became the Oklahoma and Michigan, according and in 1959 he was elected bishop first Bishop of the Central Gulf Coast . to Fr. Zadig. coadjutor with virtually no opposition. He retired in 1981. Those plans fell apart July 13 As Bishop of Alabama , he was criti­ Bishop Murray's first wife, Margaret, when Archbishop Carey called Fr. cized by both sides of the civil rights preceded him in death . He married Zadig and withdrew his plans to movement. In 1963, he was one of eight Margaret MacQueen in 1983. She sur­ attend. white Christian and Jewish clergymen , vives him. "I understand from Lambeth Palace that talks between the Arch­ bishop of Canterbury and [Episcopal Madyson Gemberling (left) and Church] leaders are ongoing and del­ Shalonda Johnson, both 8, play the keyboard at Camp Amazing icate," Archbishop Carey said in a Grace, July 8-14 at the Bishop written statement. "It is for these rea­ Claggett Center near Frederick, sons, and in order to support the Md. Eighteen children whose mothers are incarcerated office and ministry of the Archbishop enjoyed swimming , a ropes of Canterbury, that I have made my course , a magician, music , art, decision." crafts, woodworking and wor­ While visiting All Saints' in May, ship. The Diocese of Maryland is planning to increase the number Archbishop Carey renewed his rela­ of children it sponsors next year. tionship as a curate at the parish for Fifteen dioceses have similar another 18 months, Fr. Zadig said. He camps or are planning them for added that the archbishop's next children of prisoners. scheduled visit to the parish is in Val Hymes photo November. Douglas LeBT,anc

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By James W. Williams with Moses, the human vessel of the law beloved Son, whom I have chosen - lis­ and its interpretation, and Elijah, who rep­ ten to him ." As surely as we need to listen Transfiguration is not a word we use resented the prophets. "I am not come to in this life, we are finite beings who will much these days. I am glad of that , destroy the Law or the prophets. I am not never understand the infinite. That real­ because if it were a "household" word, it come to destroy but to fulfill (Matt. 5:17). ization alone should hun1ble us and move might not seize the attention of Christian Are we surprised that Peter spoke up us to cast aside the "tents" which are ever men and women reading or hearing the first? Hardly. Peter, a bit unreliable, a man so constraining. stmy. Perhaps the very word piques their who denied knowing Jesus, a man who Bishop Peter Lee of Virginia, who curtosity. Peter, John, and James accom­ reminds me of a longshoreman, says, voted in the affirmative for the consecra­ panied Jesus up a hill . Just prior to this "Master, how good it is that we are here. tion of V. Gene Robinson, wrote after that event, Jesus had spoken plainly of his We will make three tents, one for you, one momentous vote in 2003, "Since we are impending suffering and death. for Moses, and one for Elijah." Luke adds finite and God is infinite , can we all Though Jesus spoke plainly, it is proba­ in parentheses , "He did not really know understand and accept that we all may be bly true that Peter, James, and John what he was saying." wrong?" needed a fuller understanding of the What were Peter's thoughts that would To paraphrase Bishop Lee, can we stop events about to take place . Jesus was make him propose such an undertaking? putting people into "booths of defini­ preparing his disciples for the unfolding Perhaps Peter, like many of us, was weary tion?" Can we open the doors and listen? of the sacred and redemptive work of God of change. We want to nail down, once Can we understand that even though we within himself. and for all, who Jesus is. do not have a claim on the absolute truth, Peter, James, and John fall asleep. How These are fractious times for The Epis­ God says, "This is my beloved Son, listen often we fall asleep when confronted with copal Church. How will it all play out? It to him." In listening to God we will never the unusual, perhaps enigmatic wonder of reminds me of something I read some­ once and for all resolve all conflict in the Jesus ' proclan1ations. Is it, I wonder , where, "I do have butterflies in my stom­ Church . We may, however, open those som ething we do, if only figuratively, ach. At least, they are flying in formation, tent flaps and listen and love the people when asked to contemplate whether or though." Mine are not even flying in for­ with whom we have difficulty and see not Jesus is the Messiah? We can see sleep mation. that they have changed, or we have as a way of defending ourselves against It seems to me that many of us want to changed, or, at the very least, learning the harsh realities that Jesus faces and, make tents, or "booths of definition" anew what it is to seek and serve Christ even more so, the work that he asks us to about others. We want to define them and in all persons, loving our neighbors as do. More importantly, we need to let Jesus never let them out of the tent into which ourselves . invite us to the cost of discipleship. Yet we we have placed them. These tents are a Surely James, John, and Peter, Moses, resist. We domesticate Jesus. He is safer huge disadvantage in our spiritual lives and Elijah, see that now with crystal clar­ that way. because we do not want to think of a cer­ ity. If we are to see anything of that clarity The disciples do wake up and what tain person or persons in a fresh and new in this life, we can, but only in response to they see is a wonder to behold. Standing way, even when there is evidence that God's transforming grace, love, and before them are Moses, Elijah and Jesus . they are someone different and the evi­ power. Will we open some flaps? 0 What did Luke have in mind? The clear dence that keeping them in that booth of answer is that Jesus was supposed to definition hurts only us. The Rev. James W Williams is the rector reveal his identity as Messiah by being A voice said from the cloud, "This is my of Grace Church, Birmingham , Ala.

10 T H E LIV ING CHURCH · AUGUST 6. 2006 GUEST COLUMN

'Whatare youwilling to die for?'

Last July, before going off to save the learned in whatever state I am, therewith to world, I asked a congregation in a sermon, be content (Phil. 4:11)." "What are you willing to die for?" Now, I recently journeyed back home to cele­ about one year, but what seem light years brate the 15th anniversary of my priestly later , I can say that "for me, to live is Christ, ordination. Being back on that blessed plot to die is gain (Phil. 1:21)." Now, back from of land in the mountains of western Mary­ Did You Know ... Iraq, I understand more fully that war is hell. land triggered a painful memory. Fifteen Thecross on the altar There is nothing rational or glamorous years ago I almost drowned in the about it. But it is redeemable, Youghiogheny River, a few miles of St. George'sChurch, and so are we. west of the parish church. It was PearlHarbor, Hawaii, I'm tempted to regale you a whitewater rafting trip that is constructedof scrapmetal with graphic stories of "good" went awry. Before I knew it, I takenfrom the battleship ministry there. But I won't. found myself in the rapids with Suffice it to say mother was nothing to hold onto. Up and USSArizona, which sank right: "God is everywhere, down I went several times, in PearlHarbor in 1941. even in Iraq." When I reflect ingesting more and more of the on what I went through, espe­ Youghiogheny River each time . cially in my capacity as hospi­ Initially I panicked and fought tal chaplain, one salient point I!'· . the river; which made my situa­ continues to emerge: No one tion worse. But after a while I Quote of the Week complained. Of the more than stopped fighting and started TheRev. Roy G. Pollina, 2,000 wounded troops, of the '" reflecting. A strange peace came rectorof St. Michael'sChurch, countless deaths I attended, over me, and I became resigned Mandeville,La., in a recent nobody complained. Why is to my fate. I submitted to the ele­ that? I think it's because each ments, and felt almost euphoric. sermonon preaching: one had something noble to I was convinced I was on my way "H the Saintswin a Super die for. Each one had done his to God; and it was the most won­ Bowl,I am surethat is a sign or her duty. They had devel­ derful feeling I've ever had. Just oped deep relationships with then, the lifeguards disturbed my that the lambhas opened their fellow warriors - rela­ reverie and brought me back. the seventhseal. 11 tionships that transcended They snatched me out of the normal human friendships water with some ropes. I dis­ and gave them incredible tinctly remember not wanting to strength to persevere . You return. I was angry that they may say they shouldn't have saved me. died in the first place. And I every- This must be what it was like may say they'd earned the for my dying soldiers. They'd right to be critical of our polit­ where, fought the good fight. They'd dis­ ical leaders . And we both covered something worth dying might have a point. But, of all even for. And, God bless them, they the people with whom I had submitted. When you're as close intimat e spiritual conversa­ to God as the troops on the bat­ tions, not one of them com­ in Iraq. tlefield, politi cs becomes irrele- plained. In an ironic sort of vant . You've come to a place way, this war gave them something to live where all that matters is the "peace of God for and something to die for. that passeth all understanding." There's a lesson in this. It makes sense that when we are focused , when we have a Our guest columnist is the Rev. Carl clear purpose, and accept our calling as Wright, an Air Force chaplain canonically these brave warriors did, we cannot be resid ent in the Diocese of Northern Cali­ afraid, even of death. To paraphrase an fornia serving at Hill AFB, Utah. He Islamic teaching, when you submit to God's recently returned from a tour of duty at will [Islam means submission], you will find Balad Air Bas e, a few miles north of Bagh­ contentment. Or, to paraphrase Paul, "I have dad, Iraq.

AUGUST 6. 2006 · THE LIVING CHURCH 11 EDITORIALS

ArchbishopHas Engaged the Issues Episcopalians who have been looking for the Arch­ While he has not issued public bishop of Canterbury to provide leadership in the current statements on some of his other crisis may feel exasperated that he has not presented a activities, it should be pointed out bold strategy to their liking, but the archbishop has not that Archbishop Williams has been been sitting by idly, waiting for something to happen. In keeping up with developments daily. recent weeks the Most Rev. Rowan Williams has issued He has held meetings with several two significant documents that address the ongoing leaders of the American church, he has debate in the Anglican Communion, and he has taken part addressed controversial action taken by in various discussions with key figures. the Nigerian House of Bishops, has held First, Archbishop Williamsreleased his personal reflec­ talks with various bishops of the Church tions, "The Challenge and Hope of Being an Anglican of England, and he has received the Today" (TLC,July 23] shortly after the conclusion of the requests from six American dioceses seeking 75th General Convention of The Episcopal Church. In that alternate oversight. He also has corresponded document, the archbishop presented the idea of a with all of the Anglican primates for their reac­ covenant agreement among the provinces of the Com­ tions to General Convention and other matters. In short, munion, with those churches that agree with the terms of he faces daily the seemingly impossible task of keeping the proposed covenant to be banded together, and those the Communion together. unable to agree with it to have what amounts to an asso­ We should not lose track of the fact that the Archbishop ciated membership. In offering such an agreement as a of Canterbury has limited authority. He cannot intervene possible way forward, Archbishop Williams put forth an in the affairs of The Episcopal Church or any of the idea similar to one of the recommendations of the Wmd­ provinces of the Communion, nor can he meddle with sor Report. their canons. He does not have a magisterium or central Two weeks later, the archbishop presented an address authority behind him, so nearly everything he does outside to the General Synod of the Church of England, which he of England takes place in an advisory capacity. Arch­ called an update on the "current situation" in the Angli­ bishop Williamsis doing his best to provide effective lead­ can Communion . His remark that the resolutions ership under difficult circumstances. He has showed adopted by General Convention "leave a number of wisdom in articulating his vision of Anglicanism effec­ unanswered questions, and the need for careful disen­ tively, even when his personal views may clash with the tangling of what they say and what they don't say" authority and tradition of the church. There will be much turned out to be a great understatement in assessing what more to occupy the archbishop's time in the months took place in Columbus. ahead. He will need our prayers.

ComplicatingChristian Division The announcement that a multidenominational, evan­ School for Ministry, founded as a place to educate evan­ gelical theological seminary would offer courses for gelical Episcopalians , and Nashotah House, which has Episcopal or Anglican students [TLC, July 30] compli­ an Anglo-Catholic heritage but has become more evan­ cates further the current division between conserva­ gelical under its current administration. Unfortunately, tive and liberal Christians. Gordon-Conwell, a the enormous theological differences among Episco­ theological seminary headquartered in South Hamil­ palians are already reflected in the seminaries. Many ton, Mass., is planning to add courses from an Anglican diocesan bishops will not accept graduates of Trinity perspective in an effort to gain students looking for a or Nashotah into their dioceses , just as some bishops more evangelical perspective than most Episcopal will not permit graduates of more liberal institutions to seminaries currently offer. function. In making the announcement of the development of In hopes of producing high-quality orthodox clergy, the program, Gordon-Conwell officials made note of a turning to multi- or non-denominational protestant sem­ possible division within The Episcopal Church, and said inaries is not the answer. All that is likely to do is to those who may leave will need places to educate clergy. make The Episcopal Church, or whatever bodies break It seems to us that such places already exist. Among The away, even more protestant. It is still possible to receive Episcopal Church's 11 theological seminaries are two a quality theological education from some Episcopal institutions that offer a conservative theology - Trinity seminaries.

12 THE LIVING CHURCH · AUGUST 6. 2006 or the 10 years of my ordained ministry, and as I Getting back to my parish meeting, however, I Fcontemplate my future, I am a self-professed, card attempted to separate fact, opinion, and speculation as carrying, publicly known "moderate" in my theological we discussed the various issues on everyone's mind. That views within the Episcopal Church. My education, per­ seemed to help, because we began to see that our own sona, and style of liturgical celebration seem to require opinions and areas of personal bias, as well as our var­ such a designation. Most importantly, though, my being ied forecasts of the future of the church, were influenc­ a pastor to my congregation dictates that I have such a ing us much more than the documented facts regarding perspective in walking with my parishioners through all resolutions and elections that were creating such angst of the seasons of life and the various situations that among us. befall them. As the three-hour meeting closed, I asked the partici­ Amidst the actions of the recent General Convention of pants to respond with an audible "yea" or "nay" to the fol­ The Episcopal Church, however, I find that my sense of lowing litany of questions in order for us to recognize the moderation is being severely tested, especially as I have common faith that can hold us together in the days ahead: sought to reconcile some of the convention's actions with Do you believe: the sentiments of my parishioners, who fall within all -In God? realms of the theological and political spectrwn. No one - In Jesus Christ as the Son of God? - In the Holy Spirit? Amidst the actions of the recent - In the destructive power of sin? - In our need for the grace of God for forgiveness General Convention of The Episcopal and to grant us eternal life? Church, I find that my sense - That worship and prayer are essential for our spiritual life? of moderation is being severely tested. - That Christian education is essential for spiritual growth? seems happy, so the night General Convention adjourned , - That we are called to be stewards of all that God I called a parish meeting to contemplate what had hap­ has given us? pened in Columbus. I determined that I could not defend - That we have an affection and commitment the church, but only attempt to explain the various reso­ to our local parish? lutions and decisions and how they were approved. As I attempted such a feat, I found that it was easier preparing Needless to say, all of the responses were "yea," but the my sermon for 'llinity Sunday to address that mystery loudest affirmation came with the final question about than to make sense of some of the dynamics that had the local parish. More than any of the other items of my occurred at convention. I can only wonder how the early inquisition, it was the most important. I continue to pon­ apostles would have fared in Columbus and how they der that situation deeply and have come to two basic con- would have responded. (Continued on next page)

AUGUST 6. 2006 · TH E LIV ING CHURCH 13 READER'SVIEWPOINT LETTERSTo 't \ (Continued from previous page) \~ .ci/ clusions as I am sure I will arrive at others in the future . Perha~s the local parish is a physical representation of Th8-splrit'sGuidance the concepts expressed in the other questions I pos~d. I too have been struck, as the Rev. The parish is a sacrament in that it is "an outward and VIS­ Tim Phenna has [TLC, June 18], by an ible sign" of all of the various beliefs we carry personally appeal to the guidance of the Holy There have and as Christians, though not necessarily as Episco­ Spirit in the recent actions of revi­ palians. It is indeed our spiritual home where o~ values, sionist Episcopalians. The Presiding been people convictions, hopes, and possibly even God reside._That Bishop frequently quotes John 16:12- makes sense because we seem to encounter God m the 13: "I have much more to say to you, throughout parish continuously as we receive the sacraments , hear more than you can now bear. But the word, participate in the various liturgical offices, and when he, the Spirit of truth comes, he the history enjoy opportunities for fellowship there . will guide you into all truth." Bishop of the church Second the local parish is a place of sanctuary . It Griswold seems to believe that we are remains ; place of safety from the world, evil, and the now receiving truth which we could assaults of the flesh and the devil, while giving us hope who have not fom1erly receive , and his mantra that somehow God freely loves and redeems us despite seems to be paying off. claimed to be ourselves. Generally, it is a place of comfort, even to the I need not remind you that there point that many have their "own pew" there. have been people throughout the his­ led by the At our meeting, the "national church," (as it is so tory of the church who have claimed called) seemed not to be such a place of safety. It is Holy Spirit, to be led by the Holy Spirit , and his- regarded with a sense of contempt , distrust, malice, and tory has proved them to be greviously and history ill will regardless of where one stood in the political spec­ wrong. Jesus told his disciples, "But trum. To many, it seems to betray the work and ministry you shall receive power when the has proved that we attempt in the name of God within the trenches Holy Spirit comes on you; and you of our local communities, especially as we seek to draw will be my witnesses ... " Surely by them to be new members amidst all of the questionable media that definition the Holy Spirit would hoopla of the General Convention. So what are we to greviously be more powerfully present in those make of "Mother Church"? Only time will tell as we see parts of the Anglican Communion wrong. the dust from Columbus settle locally, nationally, and which are healthy and growing, and around the globe. not in an institution which is in sys- Usually, the unmentioned, though underlying, goal of temic decline, and has been so effectively evangelized by any institution, ecclesiastical or otherwise , is self-perpet­ the culture. uation, and that is clearly evident in our belief of apos­ The Episcopal Church's response to the Windsor Report tolic succession and even the great commission. Did [TLC, July 16] has been half-hearted and duplicitous. The those sentiments influence the actions in Columbus? I am Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth, not duplicity. not inclined to believe so, as the best response The Epis­ It is now clear that The Episcopal Church has decided copal Church could give to the explicit requests of the to walk apart from the Anglican Communion, and it must. Windsor Report was a "definite maybe." It even leaves It is a fractious child who demands constant attention, and me, the moderate, wondering ifwe are more self-destruc­ that everyone listen to it. tive than self-preservative, whether as an institution and I left Genera l Convention with sadness but also with a in our relationship with our Anglican kinfolk around the feeling that God is about to do a new thing. I look forward world. to this with anticipation and joy. So here you have the musings of a moderate priest (The Rev. Canon) Brian C. Hobden some 24 hours after the adjournment of the General Con­ St. Jam es' Church vention and in recovery after attempting to "explain" its Mesilla Park, N.M. behavior to a local congregation. We are going to try to remain together here at home, no matter how difficult our own institutional structure may challenge that integrity. ShareOur Faith We do have one request of the larger church as we roll our I just read the Reader's Viewpoint article by Fr. Cromey eyes: Please leave us alone for awhile. Many thanks . 0 [TLC, July 9]. Last year I read the previous article, which he referenced in his current submission. His earlier article stirred The Rev. Robin Courtney, Jr., is a non-parochial priest powerful feelings in me: anger, sadness , and frustration in par­ of the Diocese of Tennessee. ticular. In responding to Fr. Cromey's current article about sharing The Reader's Viewpoint article does not necessarily repre­ Jesus with Jews and Muslims, I am left scratching my head sent the editorial opinion of THE LIWIG CHUl, CH 01 its board again and feel sinularly frustrated. He has not shared Jesus of directors. with any of the individuals he has introduced as "case studies."

14 THE LIVING CHURCH · AUGUST 6. 2006 Rather, what he seems to encounter in explain their rituals and history to me. capital punishment, abortion, homosex­ his conversations with non-Christian This opens the way for them to ask ual rights and teen problems in ways friends are expressions of the ugly side about Christianity, if they want to. that are creative and reflect the love of Christian history - the holocaust Doris T. Myers and compassion of the gospel." most prominently. Fr. Cromey refers to Greeley, Colo. Churches will attract people if they his friend Sandor, who has "pointed out preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Christian Germans (sic) carried out I agree with Fr. Cromey in "Telling celebrate the Mass to the glory of God the killing of millions of Jews in Euro­ Jews About Jesus" that it is often awk­ and Christ Jesus, not according to a pean concentration camps," and about ward to speak to others about Jesus. political agenda, but according to the his other friend, Naomi, he offers "her And in many social settings, it is seen as faith handed down to us. father lost parents to the camps of Ger­ out of place to promote one's religion. Fr. Cromey says we should not many." The conversations seem more When we promote church, Jesus Christ "insult people and their religion by ask­ about a failed church rather than about or faith, people often perceive it as chal­ ing them to become followers of Jesus." Jesus. lenging or insulting. Jesus said he is the way, the truth and We should share our faith in Jesus So why do it? Why not just become a the life. As a convert myself, I ask how with others if we believe in who he says Baha'i? The Baha'i believes that all reli­ can we not ask others to become fol­ he is. Jesus is the one who claims to be gions are true. That God reveals himself lowers of Jesus? To do anything less is "the way and the truth and as appropriate for each time to deny them the life we have found. the life" (John 14:6). It's period and culture. The only Richard Picard like I was told years ago in catch for Christians is that Merrick, NY. an Alpha course, as Chris­ Jesus Christ is understood tians we are just one beg­ by the Baha'i as merely one ActionsUnnecessary gar showing another of the prophets. I have read of the decision made by beggar where to find Are you willing to accept the bishop, members of the standing bread . That bread is Jesus, Jesus Christ as equal with commitee and executive board of the and it is found in him and other prophets , such as Isa­ Diocese of Central Florida to request in his church. We should iah and Mohammed? alternate primatial oversight [TLC, July share Jesus with others , If not , then what does 23]. In doing this they have joined the not engage in debate Christianity, or faith in Jesus five other dioceses that have made this about the failures and Christ , provide that goes request of the Archbishop of Canter­ tragedies of Christian his­ beyond other faith options? bury. I don't know what procedures the tory. The kingdom has not yet come in Christians believe that Jesus Christ is other dioceses followed to reach their its fullness and glory. It has come near, God incarnate, true God and true man. decisions . I do know that Central in the Christ, and it is our responsibility We believe in the Atonement, that his Florida's decision was not reached by to share that with others in anticipation freely accepted death on the cross, any broader constituency than the enti­ of his coming again. however explained theologically, ties mentioned above. (The Rev.) William Feus results in the forgiveness of our sin, the As this is the diocese I served as St. George's by-the-River Church restoration of our right standing with bishop for the 20 years from 1970 until Rumson , NJ . God, and our hope for eternal life. We my retirement in 1990, I wish to go on believe that in some way this is record as disapproving of the decision, uniquely available through faith in At last Fr. Cromey and I agree on not only of Central Florida, but any dio­ Jesus Christ. something! I too think trying to con­ cese that follows this procedure. I have So if you really care for your friends written to the Bishop of Central Florida vert Jews is unconscionable. and acquaintances , and really love and Romans says, "As regards election to register my disappointment , disap­ respect them, aren't you praying for proval, and dissociation from the deci­ they are beloved, for the sake of their them and aren't you ready to put up sion. ancestors; for the gifts and the calling with some awkwardness to give them of God are irrevocable." Like the post­ I believe these actions are unneces­ the greatest gift? sary, premature and inappropriate. I Resurrection disciples, I find in the If not, are you willing to consider law and the prophets a strong witness cannot believe they will do anything to becoming a Baha'i? If not, why not? strengthen the mission and ministry of to the truth of who Jesus is. David Fine Jesus in our world. I believe we can I've associated with Jews a lot dur­ Madison, Wis. ing my lifetime . I'm sorry so many rely on Jesus to keep his promise to don't know anything about their her­ send the Holy Spirit to lead us into all itage. If we talk about religion at all In "Telling Jews About Jesus," Fr. truth. (seldom), I emphasize the wisdom, Cromey misses it again. (The Rt. Rev.) William H. Folwell humor, and narrative interest of the He states that churches "will attract Bishop of Central Florida, retir ed Tanakh for me and ask them to people ... if they have people talk about Hendersonvill e, NC.

AUGUST 6 2006 · THE LIVING CHURCH 15 LETTERSTO THE EDITOR

ExclusionImpossible denotes wit as in wisdom - as in the ple," rather than that which appears to wisdom from on high (Pentecost). be in sync with the Church of Rome, I write in response to the letter writ­ The confusion that the word "whit" and that orthodoxy does not mean "that ten by Frank Vaden [TLC, June 11]. In is the verb to quicken, i.e., to come to which would be satisfactory to the using the family as an analogy, I find it life, is because it has been mistaken in scribes and pharisees of the 1st cen­ hard to understand or agree with his meaning with the word "wick" For tury." Since Jesus frequently scandal­ final statement: "... If you don't want to example, if something is "wick," it is ized his world because of his inclusivity, be our child any longer, so be it. Go it alive, traced to its use in the north of perhaps The Episcopal Church is, alone. We will still be friends, but don't England, especially in Yorkshire and indeed, following his lead. mistake friendship for being one of the Lancashire. (The Rev.) Richard T. Draper family." Enid S. Hutchinson Christ Church As parents of six children, none of Niskayuna, N. Y. Madison, Ind. whom is or was perfect, we would or could never deny them as family. Some ShorterTerm TheCenter Held of their actions might make friendship strained, and understanding difficult, A Did You Know item [TLC, June 18] Several years ago I submitted a View­ but exclusion would be impossible. refers to the fact that Bishop Garrett point article, inviting The Episcopal I am reminded of a mother who long served as Presiding Bishop for only 10 Church to reconsider the important ago watched her son go against cultural months. My grandfather, the Rt. Rev. role of the via media (the middle way) tradition and did not follow his father's Charles Palmerston Anderson, served in keeping this portion of the body of trade as a carpenter, but left the house­ as Presiding Bishop for just over two Christ together. Understanding the via hold behind and roamed the country months, from Nov. 13, 1929, to Jan. 30, media not as compromise, but as an with his friends for three years only to 1930, when he died in office. acknowledgement of the presence of end up tried as a criminal and executed Katherine McMillan tension (potentially creative or destruc­ - with his mother at his side. Jacksonville, Fla. tive) within the life of the faith commu­ nity gives this premise its power. Margaret J. Hall TLC did run a Did You Know item on My greatest delight from the General Kodiak, AT,aska Bishop Anderson a few years ago. Ed. Convention is the realization that the FurtherEnlightenment A Matterof Terms center of the church held. For me, this means that the via media is alive and May I offer continuing enlighten­ I sense that our discussions are well. My hunch is that the overwhelming ment on the word "whit" as in Whit­ allowing our terminology to drift a bit majority of Episcopalians will now be sunday? It does indeed denote the for the sake of argument. I have always able to breathe a sigh of relief. Moreover, word "white" as the Rev. Charles Pen­ understood the Anglican definition of The Episcopal Church can now return to niman stated [TLC, June 25]. It also catholic to mean "belonging to all peo- the central focus of the gospel which is mission, ministry and evangelism. Unfortunately, there are those at the extremes who would not have been sat­ FULL-TIME ASSISTANT RECTOR isfied with any outcome other than the St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, Pensacola, FL. one held as an absolute by their partic­ ular ideology. The sad part is that not For nearly 50 years, St. Christopher's has been a safe har­ bor where life's joys are shared and life's storms are faced only are the people in these dioceses with Jesus Christ. We are seeking a new assistant rector, shortchanged, but the church as a whose primary responsibility and focus will be program whole loses, for as Bishop Jefferts development for outreach to young families; parents, Schori so elegantly and rightly stated, youth, and children. The assistant will work closely with all are welcome at the table. I'm sad­ the directors of christian formation, youth ministry, music dened that there are those who will no ministry and the Rector on specific initiatives to develop the parishes' long term goals, such as the incorporation of more men into the life of our parish. Our new longer join me at the table our Lord has assistant will be involved in all areas of parish life and ministry including: pastoral set. Yet that is the consequence when care, visitations, celebrating the Eucharist, preaching, teaching, and planning. an ideology becomes an idol. Does this mean that the hard work of Please send your resume to: reconciliation is over? Not by a long The Rev. Lester Durst, St. Christopher's Episcopal Church shot. There is still a lot of healing that 3200 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32503 needs to take place in The Episcopal Church. I pray that the church and our E-mail: [email protected]. leadership are up to the challenge. Visit www.stchris-pensacola.com. (The Rev.) George W.Holston Applications will be accepted until August 15. Chapl,ain (Maj.), U.S. Army Reserve Patrick Air Force Base, Florida

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Centrally located in the South FULL-TIME DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES: Miami area, we are a traditional. suburban parish with eth­ SL Margaret's Episcopal Church. located in the suburbs of FULL-TIME ORGANIST/CHOIRMASTER: Trinity nic, economic and age diversity. We seek an experienced, Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Episcopal Cathedral, linle Rock, AR. Position is avail­ spirit-led, energetic rector to enhance our existing programs Director of Youth Ministries . We are a growing (71 % able August 10, 2006 . 1,500-member historic downtown and provide new approaches in developing youth and growth in the last three year s), corporat e-sized, biblically Cathedral parish seeks energetic individual to direct its music ministries . Interested parties may send a copy of their orthodox parish (affiliated with the American Anglican music ministry. The ideal candidate must work well with resume and C .D.O . form to : St. Matthew Episcopal Council) whose worship services include Rite I, a praise children as well as adults, and is expected to provide a Church, 7410 Sunset Dr., Miami, FL 33143 or via e-mail band-driven family service , and a Rite II service. Our mis­ wide range of music for parish , diocesan and community to [email protected]. To learn more about us sion statement is "To make disciples who make disciples ," events . Knowledge of Episcopal/Anglican liturgy and five please visit: www.stmatthewmiami.org ( see Parish Pro­ and our core value statement is "To honor biblical truth in years experience is required . A ma ster's degree and the file) . worship , transformation and service." We are a "three possession of a wide knowledge of organ literature, excel­ stream " church, with a high view of sacraments and tradi­ lent service playing skills, and dynamic choral and hand­ tion, a high view of biblical authority , and a high view of the bell conducting techniques is highly desired. Holy Spirit's leading and gifts. Send resum e and cover letter to Organist/Choirmaster The person we are looking for is a dynamic disciple-maker. Search, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St., someone who has a Christ-like character and has a proven Little Rock, AR 72206 or e-mail information to: trinity­ To place history of success with leading youth and building youth [email protected]. More information programs. We expect candidates to come with an established can be found by visiting the Cathedral 's website at sense of their gifts and the direction their ministry should www.trinitycathedral-lr.org. a classified ad, take. While we expect most candidates to be of the lay order, we would welcome an ordained person, and will ensure that the diaconal or priestly calling is honored by full participa­ FULL-TIME CHOIRMASTER AND ORGANIST: The tion in worship and other pastoral duties . Episcopal Parish of Saint Barnabas on the Desert, Scons­ contact Send resumes to St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 8515 dale, AZ. Seeking full-time Choirmaster and Organist (sep­ Rea Rd., Waxhaw, NC 28173. We also invite you to visit arate positions also considered) for 2,000-member church. our website at www.saintmargarets.net. E-mail to: Two Sunday services plus special services and weddings Tom Parker [email protected] . and funerals . Thirty-five-member volunteer adult choir with additional 11 paid soloists. Adult hand bell choir with direc­ tor and youth /children's choir with director and other TRAVEL/ PILGRIMAGES ensembles to be under the supervision of the Choirmas­ at ( 414) 276-5420 ter/Organist. Three manual Casavant organ . CLERGY OR LAY LEADERS , interested in seeing the Candidates will show expertise in all styles of church music. world for FREE? England. Greece, Turkey, the Holy Familiarity with Episcopal liturgy preferred. Salary and ben­ ext. 16 Land, Ethiopia , and more' Contact Journeys Unlimited. efits beyond AGO guidelines, commensurate with experi­ E-mail [email protected] or call 800-486-8359 ence and accomplishment. Graduate degree or equivalent ext 205, 206, or 208. with emphasis on church music preferred. or e-mail Please send resume to : Music Search Committee, Parish Worldwide Pilgrimage Ministries is a fully accredited travel of Saint Barnabas on the Desert, 6715 N. Mockingbird tparker ministry that arranges adult. youth and choir spiritual jour­ Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85253-4344. Position description and neys to Israel. Turkey , Greece , Italy, England , France, Spain , further information available at www.saintbarnabas.org or @livingchurch.org. Scotland. Ireland and South Africa. We offer a full range of call (480) 948-5560 . Applications will be received ll!l!i!. cruises. Phone: 1-800-260-5104; E-mail : [email protected]; November I . Website: www.worldwidepilgrimage.com.

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18 T H E LIV ING C HURC H· AUGUST 6. 2006 CHURCH DIRECTORY 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>9hurch School; c, curate; d, deai:;on,d ..r. El:, dR'6Ctorof religious edu ­ cation; ER Evening Prayer; Eu, Eucharist; Ev, Evensong; ex;.excElpt; 1S, 1st Sun- NEWARK, NJ WELLSBORO, PA day; hol, holiday;fiC, Holy Communion; GRACE CHURCH 950 Broad St., at Federal Sq. ST. PAUL'S (570) 724-4771 HD, Holy Days;HS, HealingService; HU, www.gracechurchinnewark.org The Rev. Gregory P. Hinton, r Sat Eu 7, Sun Eu 8, 10; Wed H Eu 12 Holy Unction; Instr;Instructions; Int, Inter­ The Rev. J. Carr Holland Ill, r Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung); Mon-Fri 12:10 cessions; LOH, LayingOn of Hands; Lit, Litany; Mat, Matins; MP, Morning Prayer; CHARLESTON, SC ROSWELL, NM CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION P. Penance;r, rector; r-em, rector emeri- 218 Ashley Ave. (843) 722-2024 ST. ANDREW'S 505 N. Pennsylvania (505) 622-1353 Website: www.holycom.org tus; Ser, Sermon;Sol, Solemn; Sta, Sta­ E-mail : standrewschurch@cableone .net The Rev. Dow Sanderson, r; the Rev. Dan Clarke, c; the Rev. tions; V, Vespers;v, vicar; YPF, Young The Rev. Bob Tally, r Francis Zanger, assoc. People's Fellov.ishlp.A/C, air-conditioned;· Sun H Eu 8 & 10:30; Wed . Healing Service 7, Sat. Contemp. Sun Mass 8 (Low) 10:30 (Solemn High) H/A.harid i9<;Ppedaccessible. Service 6 ST. PHILIP'S (843) 722- 7734 SANTA FE, NM Website : www .stphilipschurch.org HOLY FAITH 311 E. Palace (505) 982-4447 The Rev. J. Haden McCormick , r; the Rev. Henry E. Avent, RIVERSIDE, IL (CHICAGO WEST SUBURBAN) Jr., assoc. ; the Rev. David M. Dubay, priest assoc . Website : www.holyfaithchurchsf .org ST. PAUL'S PARISH 60 Akenside Rd. Sun H Eu 8, Rite 1, 10:30 Rite 1 (1st & 3rd Sun); MP Rite 1 The Rev. Canon Dale Coleman, r; the Rev. Duncan Lanum www.stpaulsparish.org (708) 447-1604 (2nd & 4th Sun) 6 H Eu Rite II; Wed (In Chapel) MP 8 (1928). asst.; the Rev. Joan Garcia, d; Mr. John Buck, music direc'. The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser, r; the Rev. Richard R. Daly, SSC, 10 H Eu tor ; The Rev. John Onstott, c parochial vicar Sun H Eu 7:45, Sung H Eu 9, 11 :30, Christian Ed 10:30. Mon­ Sun Eu 9 & 10:45. Wkdy Eu Tues 7, Wed 7, Fri 10:30 . Sacra­ day H Rosary 9:30. Tues H Eu 10. Thurs H Eu 12:10. MP and ment of Reconciliation 1st Sat 4-4:30 & by appt , A/C PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC EP daily HOLY CROSS FAITH MEMORIAL (843) 237-3459 113 Baskerville Dr., 29585 www.hcfm.us EAST CHICAGO, IN NEW YORK, NY The Rev. Tommy H. Tipton, r; the Rev. Calhoun W. GOOD SHEPHERD 4525 Baring Ave. (219) 397-4597 Perkins , asst. ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S Park Ave. and 51 st St. (Thirty minutes from the Chicago Loop) Sun H Eu 8, 10, 5:30 (Spanish), Adult Ed 9; Nursery Available www.stbarts.org (212) 378-0200 Canon C.R. Phelps, S.S.C., r (during 10 service) Sun Eu 8, 9 Cho Eu 11, Cho Ev 5, "Come as you are" Eu 7. Sun Mass 10, Daily Mass 9, Daily EP 6; E&B 1S 6 Mon-Fri MP 8, Eu 12:05, EP 5:30; Thurs Cho Eu 6; Sat MP & Eu 10. Church open 365 days 8-8 (Sun 8-9). For tou rs call CORPUS CHRISTI, TX INDIANAPOLIS, IN 378-0265. Cafe open for breakfast , lunch & dinner Sun-Fri. CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (361) 882-1735 700 S. Upper Broadway www.cotgs.org CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (317) 636-4577 Book & Gift Shop open daily. The Rev. Ned F. Bowersox, r; the Rev. Frank E. Fuller, asst ; 125 Monument Circle, Downtown www.cccindy.org the Rev. Jay Burkard! , asst The Very Rev. Gary Goldacker, interim dean and rector ST. THOMAS 5th Ave & 53rd St. Sun 8, 9, 11 :15 & 6 Sun H Eu 8, 1O ; Christian Formation 9, Santa Eucarista 1 www.saintthomaschurch.org (212) 757-7013 Service times June through September. The Rev. Andrew C. Mead , r; John Scott, organist and dir. of music; the Rev. Charles F. Wallace , headmaster; the HOUSTON, TX

Rev. Robert H. Stafford, the Rev. Victor Lee Austin 1 the CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION (713) 781-1330 LAFAYETTE,LA Rev. Jonathan M. Erdman, youth minister; the Rev. 2525 Seagler Westheimer at Beltway 8 Website : www.ascensionchurch.org ASCENSION 1030 Johnston St. (337) 232-2732 Richard Cornish Martin The Rev. Dr. Walter Ellis. r 1/2 block North of ULL www.ascension1030.org Sun H Eu 8 (Said), 9 (Sung), 11 (Choral), Ev 4 (Choral); M-F MP L. Sun H Eu 8, 9:30 & 11; Tues EP 6; Wed HS 5:30; Classes Sun Sun H Eu 8, 10:30, 6; Wed H Eu 6; Canterbury Club meets & H Eu 8 & 12:10, EP & Eu 5:30 (Tues, Wed & Thur Choral Even­ 9:30 & 11; Breakfast every Sun Sun, gratis supper and H Eu 6 song); Sat H Eu 12:10 SAN ANTONIO, TX NEW ORLEANS, LA PARISH OF TRINITY CHURCH ST. PAUL'S CHURCH AND SCHOOL (210) 226-0345 CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (504) 895-6602 The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper , D. Min ., r Inclusive and Affirming Anglican Catholicism since 1883 2919 St. Charles Ave. The Rev. Canon Anne Mallonee, v 1018 E Grayson St., Government Hill On the street car line at the corner of 6th St. (212) 602-0800 Website : www.stpauls-satx.org Please join us for our bicentennial events Watch & hear our services and concerts on the Web The Rev. Doug Earle , r; Dr. Thomas Lee , organist/choir­ Website : www.cccnola.org www.trinitywallstreet.org master ; Kay Karcher Mijangos, school headmistress The Very Rev. David duPlantier, dean Sun Mass 8 (Low) & 10:30 (Sung), Ev & B as anno , Sun Mass 7:30 (1928), 10:30 (Choral H Eu), 6 (Rite II). Daily TRINITY Broadway at Wall Street Wed Eu & HU 10:30; C by Appl. , HD as anno Mass: M-F 12:15. Sat 9:30 Sun H Eu 9 & 11 :15. Mon-Fri MP 8:15, H Eu 12:05, EP 5:15. Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-4 BAYFIELD, WI ST. MICHAELS, MD CHRIST CHURCH (1870) 125 N. 3rd St. CHRIST CHURCH-ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH (410) 745-9076 The Rev. Canon Dennis Michno, r; the Rev. Muffy 301 S. Talbot St. [email protected] ST. PAUL'S Broadway at Fulton The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min. , r Harmon, d The Rev. Mark S. Nestlehutt , r; the Rev. Abigail Crozier High Mass Sun 10, Wed Mass as anno , Concert Thurs 5 Sun H Eu 8, 10. Mon-Sat Prayer Service 12:30 Nestlehutt, assoc . Sun 8 H Eu (Rite I), 9:30 H Eu (Rite II); Mon-Fri 9 MP; Wed 10 Open Sun 7-4 ; Mon-Sat 10-6 Healing Service EAU CLAIRE, WI CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (715) 835-3734 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 510 S. Farwell St. BETHESDA www.bethesdachurch.org BOSTON, MA The Very Rev. Bruce N. Gardner , interim dean The Rev. Thomas T. Parke, r THE CHURCH OF THE ADVENT Sun H Eu 9; Sat 6 H Eu 30 Brimmer Street 02108 (617) 523-2377 Sun 6:30 , 8, 10; Wed 12:10 www.theadvent.org Email: [email protected] MILWAUKEE, WI The Rev. Allan B. Warren 111, r; the Rev. Patrick T. Gray; Eric ALL SAINTS' CATHEDRAL (414) 271-7719 CATHEDRAL Hillegas . pastoral assistant for youth ASHEVILLE, NC 818 E. Juneau www.ascathedral.org Sun MP 7:30, Ch S, 10:15; Masses 8, 9, 11: 15 (Sol High); Mon­ OF ALL SOULS (Biltmore Village) The Very Rev. George Hillman, dean 3 Angle St. (828) 274-2681 Fri, MP 9; Mass 12:15 (except Wed); EP 5:30; Wed, Mass 6; Sun Masses 8, 10 (Sung). Daily Mass, MP & EP as posted Sat, MP 8:30, Mass 9, C 9:30 www .allsoulscathedral.org Sun H Eu 8, 9, 11 :15. Wed noon , 5:45; Tues EP 5:30 SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE KANSAS CITY, MO PHILADELPHIA, PA OLD ST. MARY'S 1307 Holmes (816) 842-0975 GUANAJUATO, MEXICO $.CLEMENTS Shrine of Our Lady of Clemency www.stmaryskcmo.org ST. PAUL'S Calle del Cardo 6 52 (415) 152-0387 20th and Cherry Sis. (215) 563-1876 Masses : Sun 8 Low; 10 Sol. Call for schedule . www .stpauls.org.mx [email protected] Website : www.s-clements.org The Venerable Michael R. Long , r; the Rev. Sibylle van Canon W. Gordon Reid , r; the Rev. Richard Wall, c Dijk , d asst ; the Rev. Dean Underwood, r-em Sun Mass 8 & 11 (High) ; Matins 7:30 ; Sol Vespers , Novena LAS VEGAS, NV Sun H Eu 9, H Eu 10:30 (Sung), Wed H Eu LOH 9:30 CHRIST CHURCH 2000 S. Maryland (702) 735-7655 & B 4 (June thru Sept ; 8 & 10 (High); Daily : Low Mass : Tues , 1 mile off strip [email protected] Wed & Fri 7, Mon & Thu rs 12:10, Sat 10; Ev & Novena 5:30; LUTHERAN Sun H Eu 8, 10:30 , 6, Sat 5, Daily H Eu (ex Sat) 12:05 Sun C 10-10:45 & by appt.

ASHLAND, NH SELINSGROVE, PA MOJAVE, CA ST. MARK'S 18 Highland St . 1 mile from 1-93 ALL SAINTS 129 N. Market (570) 374-6289 HOPE CHURCH K and Inyo Streets (909) 989-3317 The Rev. F.G Sherrill, r (603) 968-7640 Sun Mass 10 (Rite I). Weekdays as announced (Rite II) The Rev. William R. Hampton, STS Sun 10 Sacrament of Penance by appt. Sun Eu 10:30

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