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this? A parish can provide spiritual guidance in helping congregants make The Practical Side of Planned program can provide stable financial considered choices about how to han­ Giving: What It Can Do support to a parish. Such a program dle death and dying. For example, the for a Parish also can allow the parish to expand its Book of Common Prayer, on page 445, outreach and ministries by ensuring states explicitly that people should The importance of planned giving is that funds are available for those pro­ have an estate plan, that the minister of not limited to its impact on the individ­ grams and by keeping the parish from the congregation should "instruct the ual, however. A solid planned giving (Continued on next page) people, from time to time, about the duty of Christian parents to make pru­ dent provision for the well being of their families, and of all persons to make wills, while they are in health, arranging for the disposal of their tem­ poral goods, not neglecting, if they are able, to leave bequests for religious and charitable uses." The prayer book included this state­ ment not to add to the workload of the local rector, but because there are risks inherent in not having a will or estate plan. In any given year up to 70 percent of Americans die without a will, which means that the state government decides how the individual's assets will be divided, without regard to the pref­ erences or goals of the person. What can go wrong if the state han­ dles it? The wrong person might be cho­ sen to be the executor of the estate. Beloved heirlooms might not go to the After my husband died, l was unsure about so many things. right people. Favorite charities, includ­ I didn't know if I could continue to support my church or ing the person's parish, might not receive anything. For those with size­ other charities that were so important to us as a couple. able estates, much of their accumulated Careful planning with my attorney and my friends at The wealth might end up being spent in Saint Francis Academy made it possible for me to feel taxes. comfortable with my philanthropy. If you want to make a Further, without a will, an opportu­ difference like I did, contact John Hoskins, Senior nity to express caring and support to the Philanthropic Advisor, at 888-493-5116 or via e-mail: people and organizations that the indi­ [email protected]. vidual cherished is lost. A will and testa­ ment establishes a way for people to Through Saint Francis' mission of serving children and make a final statement of their values. families, your gift can give a child hope, and at the same People's assets and how they are used time help you to provide for your family's future. have a way of defining who a person is, both in relation to those around them Together we C1.lllmake a THE (::J;,'.~::_'\ . T:<'f( .. · ..·.. ., and in their relationship with God. A parish-based planned giving program, as SAINT much as any program of stewardship, FRANCIS provides an opportunity to call people ACArE.MY into a more complete relationship with God. What an individual does with God's gifts ultimately defines the char­ acter of that person's life and the depth of his or her spiritual commitment.

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contribute to them. These types of St. Jude's Offering funds also assist a donor in making a statement about his or her values and priorities at the end of life. For Just $6. 75 a Month So what does it take to start a You can provide a planned giving program? The answer is surprisingly easy - whatever the PERSONAL HYGIENE KIT parish can manage should dictate the to a brother, sister or child who calls the sidewalks, backstreets breadth of the program. If Parish A has and alleys of our community ... their home. Your gift will include a comb, a new rector, is expanding rapidly, and deodorant, disposable razors, antibacterial soap, lotion, shampoo, has trouble keeping up with the basic toothbrush, toothpaste and a washcloth. day-to-day functions, then a planned giving program can be as simple as Please help! including a reminder to "remember the Make a tax deductible donation to the Judean monks today parish in your will" in each bulletin, and you will have thus cared for one of Christ's own. and perhaps having the rector devote a Make your donation payable to: M.C.S.J. sermon to end-of-life issues. Parish B Mail to: 6444 E. Spring St. #284 Long Beach, CA 90815-1500 may have a few estate planning attor­ We Also Accept Safe/Secure PayPal Donations at www.judeans.org neys who would be willing to conduct If you have any questions or would ·liketo participate in this monthly outreach a coffee hour on what to take to the ministry,please contact the Monastic Congregationof Saint Jude at 888-WPMONKS. lawyer's office when you go to draft Remember, God provides for what we need, be careful what it is you reject. your will. At the coffee hour, the attor­ neys could hand out a sheet that explains what language to use to remember the parish in a will. Parish C may decide to form a planned giving committee and launch a legacy society to recognize those who have made a planned gift and to give witness to those who are considering such a gift.

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PrimatesBegin with 'IntenseListening' An opening-day impasse was averted other Episcopalians at Trinity Church after pre-meeting negotiations led to a Wall Street in lower Manhattan were relaxation of demands from the Global trapped for a number of hours by the South primates' coalition that the ques­ terrorist attacks on the World Trade tion of Presiding Bishop Katharine Jef­ Center towers . This experience had ferts Schori's attendance at the meeting given Archbishop Williamsa deep affec­ be the first order of business during tion for the United States and The Epis­ their meeting in Tanzania Feb. 15. copal Church and had led to a bonding In what was described by Australian with the people with whom he shared Archbishop Phillip Aspinall as a "day of the day's experiences. intense listening" characterized by "gra­ ciousness , patience and care," the pri­ Wmdsor Report Response mates gathered at a hotel near Dar es The primates heard a presentation on Salaam heard an address by Arch­ The Episcopal Church's response to the bishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. Wmdsor Report. In reviewing the main George Conger photo They also received a report from an points of the document, Archbishop The Rev. Canon Kenneth Kearon, Anglican Consultative Council general secretary (left), and the Rt. Rev. Gerald advisory group appointed by the joint Aspinall said the report concluded The Mpango, Bishop of Western Tanganyika (center), are standing committee of the primates and Episcopal Church had conformed to among the worshipers leaving St. Alban' s Cathedral in Anglican Consultative Council on The "two out of three of the Windsor Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, following services on Feb. 11. They gathered in advance of the primates' meeting that Episcopal Church's response to the Reports requests , with more work to be began outside the see city later that week. Windsor Report, and heard presenta­ done." tions from three American bishops and General Convention "probably did Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori. the most that could have been done," Episcopal Church, Archbishop Aspinall In his opening remarks, described as the archbishop said, on the question of said "the question has to wait until "moving" by one listener, Archbishop a moratorium on the consecration of tomorrow," but that it was "fair to say Williams welcomed the primates and non-celibate gay clergy to the episco­ that more work needed to be done." spoke to the importance of their work pate. However, he added that the A corporate Eucharist was not cele­ and collegiality. He also spoke to his report's authors were "not convinced" brated on the opening day, Archbishop great affection for The Episcopal that the response by General Conven­ Aspinall said, with the primates partici­ Church. tion to the Windsor Report's request pating in a service of "penitence" led by The archbishop recounted his experi­ that The Episcopal Church bring to a the conference chaplains, the bishops ences on Sept. 11, 2001, when he and halt public rites for the blessing of of Western Tanganyika and Dar es same-sex unions was adequate. Salaam. The Episcopal Church's expression The Global South primates will not TwoNew Primates of regret adopted at General Conven­ celebrate the Eucharist with the Presid­ Two provinces of the Anglican Com­ tion did not provide a "full satisfaction" ing Bishop, one primate told a reporter munion have elected primates as it did not "use the precise language" for THE Lrv!NG CHURCH.They continue to recently. of the Windsor Report. But it was con­ stand behind their September declara­ The Rt. Rev. Mouneer Hanna Anis, cluded that it was "sufficient to meet tion that they would "not be able to rec­ Bishop of Egypt, has be en elected the requests of the primates ." ognize Katharine Jefferts Schori as a president bishop by the Central Synod The report had been completed Primate at the table with us." of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem approximately six months ago, confer­ During the afternoon of the opening and the Middle East. Bishop Anis, who ence spokesmen noted, and had been day, the primates held a three-hour ses­ has been secretary of the province, delivered to the primates on Feb. 15. sion devoted to presentations on The will succeed the Most Rev. Clive Hand­ Archbishop Aspinall stressed that "no Episcopal Church made by Presiding ford as primate. decisions have been taken" on the Bishop Jefferts Schori, the Rt. Rev. The Province of Hong Kong elected report and that the task of the primates Robert Duncan, Bishop of Pittsburgh, the Rt. Rev. Paul Kwong as its primate . over the conting days was to make a the Rt. Rev. D. Bruce MacPherson, Bishop Kwong is Bishop of Hong Kong "collective response" to the report. Bishop of Western Louisiana, and the Island and is a graduate of the Church The opening session was one of Rt. Rev. C. Christopher Epting, Presid­ Divinity School of the Pacific. "process," agreed Canadian Archbishop ing Bishop's deputy for interfaith and Andrew Hutchison, with "civil and cor­ ecumenical relations. Episcopal News Service contributed dial" conversation. Gathered in a circle in the chapel to this report. Asked where this report left The (Continued on next page)

10 THE LIVING CHURCH · MARCH 4. 2007 PRIMATES (Continued from previous page) area, the primates listened first to Bishop MacPherson, then bishops Dun­ can, Epting and Schori, with the total presentation lasting approximately an hour. There followed approximately two hours of discussion and questions to the American bishops. Archbishop Aspinall said the bishops "explained their constituencies" and "frankly and passionately" described the state of The Episcopal Church. The views raised by the four bishops ranged from pain and confusion on the part of Bishop Jefferts Schori claps in time with the gradual hymn prior to delivering her sermon at the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia on Feb. 11. To her left are Fr. Shaw of St. Thomas' those who do not share the majority Church, and the Rev. Timothy Safford, rector of Christ Church. The two Philadelphia parishes com­ position to criticism of "unwanted and bined worship on the transferred Feast of Absalom Jones. Edward L . Muse/St. Thomas Chur ch photo uninvited" interventions by Global South primates into the United States. Hero'sSend-Off for PresidingBishop The lengths of the presentations varied Prior to her departure for the pri­ Shaw, rector of St. Thomas'. "It was from 10 to 20 minutes, with one listener mates' meeting in Tanzania, Presiding very moving how she ended it," he remarking that Bishop MacPherson Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said. "She asked us: 'Who is your spoke with particular passion. preached and celebrated before a con­ friend?'" The four bishops offered a number of gregation of some 650 worshipers on The service and reception at St. potential scenarios that would enable the transferred Feast of Absalom Thomas ' afterward concluded a whirl­ The Episcopal Church to "explore a Jones Feb. 11 in Philadelphia at the wind week of travel and media inter­ way for the primates to create a space African Episcopal Church of St. views that began with the Presiding for healing and reconciliation in the Thomas, the parish Absalom Jones Bishop's Feb. 2-4 visit to Cuba, United States," Archbishop Aspinall founded in 1792. included her participation in the said, adding that during the follow-up For her sermon she developed the annual meeting of the Episcopal discussion "no decisions" were reached gospel reading of John where Jesus Urban Caucus in Raleigh, N.C., an and "no specific proposals" were tells his disciples that he has called address to the convention of the Dio­ "debated in detail." them friends. cese of East Tennessee, and ended The four American bishops were Bishop Jefferts Schori talked about with her Feb. 10-11 visitation to St. charged by the primates to keep silent how to distinguish friends and said the Thomas'. about their presentations until the oppressed are special to God, that "It was a wonderful send-off for her meeting's close on Feb. 19. Christians should treat them as in preparation for the primates' meet­ Primates and conference staffers friends, according to the Rev. Martini ing," Fr. Shaw said. from across the theological spectnun agreed the first day had been a produc­ tive start to the debate over The Epis­ Atlanta ParishVotes to AlignWith CANA copal Church, but that no clear course A majority of the members of St. Wardell said the parish, which intends of action had taken hold of the meeting. Andrew's in-the-Pines Church, to retain its property, plans to work with However, "whatever happens, we still Peachtree City, Ga., who attended a spe­ the Diocese of Atlanta to achieve an will be friends," Archbishop John Chew cial meeting have voted to leave The amicable separation. of South East Asia concluded. Episcopal Church. Members voted 145 "Our decision to disaffiliate is a Press access to the primates was lim­ to 67 (or 68 percent) on Feb. 4 to sepa­ reflection of our commitment to the bib­ ited. Uniformed security personnel, rate from The Episcopal Church (TEC) lical faith, which is now in direct con­ some equipped with police batons, cor­ and the Diocese of Atlanta. The church's trast with the belief and practice of the doned off an entire wing of the White vestry also voted to join the Convoca­ majority of TEC's leadership," Mr. Sands Hotel and Resort. Any time a pri­ tion of Anglicans in North America Wardell said. "However, the vestry has a mate left the secure area, he or she was (CANA)- the U.S. missionary branch of strong willingness to work together accompanied by either security person­ the Anglican Church of Nigeria - in with the diocese and Bishop [Neil] nel or staff members employed by the order to maintain the parish's ties to the Alexander so that this separation can Anglican Consultative Council. worldwide Anglican Communion. occur with Christian charity, not hard (The Rev.) George Conger St. Andrew's senior warden David feelings or hostility."

MAR CH 4. 2007 · THE LIVING CHURCH 11 EasternOregon Bishop Movingto Postin N.C. The Rt. Rev. William 0. Gregg, Bishop of Eastern Oregon, has accepted a new call to serve as bishop assistant of North Carolina, effective May 1. Bishop Gregg shared the news with the people of Eastern Oregon in a Feb. 5 letter. The House of Bishops must Nigel Taber-Hamilton photo approve the resignation, and is The Rev. Rachel K. Taber-Hamilton, new rector of St. Stephen's , Oak Harbor, Wash., presides at a expected to when it meets in March, Feb. 11 service celebrating the congregation's return to its building following a 2003 split. It was the first service since St. Stephen's Episcopal and St. Stephen's Anglican churches agreed to share the according to Bishop Gregg, whose last facility under a covenant agreement. day in the office in Eastern Oregon will be April 15. Bishop Gregg serves as chair of the CovenantProcess 'Will Require Patience' Standing Commission on Ecumenical In an address in which he traced the the consecration of the Rev. Canon V. Relations of the General Convention, conflict and crisis that have shaped Gene Robinson to the episcopate "put as an Anglican member of the Interna­ Anglicanism throughout its history, an end to the debate" on the ordina­ tional Anglican-Orthodox Theological retired Archbishop of Canterbury tion of homosexual persons. "A deci­ Dialogue, and as a member of the George Carey urged patience as the sion had been made by one of the House of Bishops' theology commit­ Communion's leaders strive to create most senior of our provinces and dis­ tee. an effective covenant. cussion was now 'dead in the water' In addition to sharing episcopal Speaking Feb. 7 in Goodson Chapel because it had been pre-empted by responsibilities and ministry with the at Duke University, General Convention's unilateral act." Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Bishop of Dr. Carey noted that While holding out hope that a North Carolina, and the Rt. Rev. A.C. while Anglicanism's covenant could strengthen the Com­ Marble, Jr., bishop assistant, Bishop structures and theol­ munion, Dr. Carey warned that "an Gregg will serve as the area bishop for ogy don't bear the overly rigorous covenant is likely to the Charlotte, Sandhills and Rocky hallmarks of a con­ be rejected by provinces in the West, Mount convocations. He will also help fessional church, "it but a bland and unchallenging one will provide oversight and support for the has subscribed to leave the growing churches of the implementation of Phase II of the dio­ various confessional Dr. Carey Global South unpersuaded." He also cese's mission action plan and ecu­ statements, includ- noted that "as someone who has menical and interfaith work ing the prayer book, the 39 Articles invested a great deal of time in ecu­ "Bishop Gregg brings a depth of and the Lambeth-Chicago Quadrilat­ menical debate I am very conscious experience with congregations, partic­ eral." He said that the "the abandon­ that once Christians separates the ularly with small congregations in ment of these norms, together with a chances of reconciliation are daunting both urban and rural communities," serious weakening of the scriptures as indeed." said Bishop Curry in a letter announc­ our definitive and authoritative guide, In conclusion, he issued a plea for ing the news to his diocese. "He is a has led conversely to the strengthen­ patience. scholar, an ecumenist, someone ing of structures, but these, as we "The establishment of an Anglican skilled in administration and organiza­ have seen, were not strong enough to covenant is a task that may take years tion, with a background in family sys­ deal with the current crisis which rather than days, weeks and months," tems theory. At the root of all the gifts, Anglicanism faces." he said. "The duty of leaders is to stay skills and experience, he is a person of He hailed the "impressive part" that at the table, contributing to the debate profound Christian faith and commit­ The Episcopal Church has played in as long as it takes. ment, genuine wisdom, and authentic the "distinctive ways our Communion "If we in this present challenge can­ humanity." has been a blessing to the very poor of not give an example to the world Prior to his consecration as bishop in the world and our incarnational min­ around us of how Christians behave 2000, Bishop Gregg served parishes in istry in education, health and much when we disagree violently, we dis­ the dioceses of Connecticut, Southwest­ else beside." But he said it was also grace our Lord who remains the rec­ ern Virginia, Indianapolis and Northern important to recognize that General onciling God, in spite of what his Indiana. He was ordained deacon and Convention's 2003 decision to allow church gets up to." priest in the Diocese of Virginia.

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AttendanceDoubles A capacity crowd of 750 welcomed Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori to convention in the Diocese of EastTennessee, Feb. 9-10 in Gatlinburg. The attendance, which was limited by the size of the facility, was more than double the normal convention turnout. In her present:ation, Bishop Jefferts Schori commended the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), noting Carol Barnwell ph oto that the world cannot be reconciled as Bishop Wimberly ordains the first eight vocational deacons in the Diocese of Texas. long as some live in want of basic necessities such as food, housing, jus­ maintain their secular employment tice, peace and hope. VocationalDeacons while serving in their diaconal min­ "As Christians, we believe that the Following a historic opening service istries. world is not supposed to permit girls to at which the Diocese of Texas'first eight In his address to clergy and council be excluded from school or to allow vocational deacons were ordained, delegates from the diocese's 156 con­ mothers to die in childbirth because no Bishop Don Wnnberly emphasized to gregations the following morning, one will go to help," she said. "We the annual council continued growth Bishop Wimberly called for two new believe that malaria is largely preventa­ and a focus on the Millennium Develop­ congregations to be planted, one of ble; we believe that all people should ment Goals (MDGs) established by the which would be specifically multi-cul­ have clean water to drink and adequate United Nations in 2000. The offering of tural. He announced a vision-planning food and shelter. We take seriously $4,700 was designated for the MDGs. project, headed by Reb Scarborough of what Jesus said, that whenever you did The annual council met Feb. 9-10 in Calvary Church, Richmond, which not do this for one of the least of these, Austin. would identify core values, a new you ignored the presence of God in The eight deacons bring a third diocesan vision statement, and lead to your midst." ordained order to the diocese, and will the development of a profile for the In his address , the Rt. Rev. Charles G. serve to bring the concerns of the world next Bishop of Texas. vonRosenberg, Bishop of East Ten­ to the church and encourage the min­ A constitutional amendment to nessee, also commended the MDGs istry of the church in the world. The include language that the diocese is a and urged the diocese not to become deacons are all assigned to congrega­ constituent member of the Anglican fixated on the past, focusing instead on tions throughout the diocese and will Communion was defeated in a vote by a bright future. orders on its second reading. The pro­ Bishop vonRosenberg noted that posed amendment was based on siini­ adjustments would have to be made to lar language contained in the preamble the proposed budget because not every FiveConnecticut Nominees to the Constitution of the General Con­ parish accepted its fair share asking A nominating committee in the Dio­ vention which states that The Episco­ and by canon East Tennessee must cese of Connecticut has released its pal Church is a constituent member of approve a balanced budget. slate of candidates for the election of a the Anglican Communion. Amend­ "Our programs and ministries will bishop suffragan, which will take place ments to the diocesan constitution suffer from lack of funds this year; and March 10. require two-thirds approval by two suc­ those ministries will be impacted - sig­ The candidates: The Rev. Laura J. cessive conventions. A proposed repeal nificantly and negatively," he said, and Ahrens, rector of St. James' Church, of Canon 43 on moral discipline for added that unless churches provide Danbury, Conn.; the Rev. Sarah Buxton­ clergy generated some animated com­ more support to the diocese, "staff will Smith, rector of St. Andrew's, Buffalo, ments before again being defeated in a have to be reduced in significant ways N.Y.;the Rev. Canon Thomas J. Furrer, vote by orders this year. in years to come." rector of Trinity, Tariffville, Conn.; the Council adopted a budget of slightly Delegates approved one resolution Rev. Robert "Odie" Odiema, rector of less than $9 million, which includes a urging every parish to "take steps to Good Shepherd, Nashua, N.H.; and the missionary budget of $3.5 million. The see itself within the watershed in Rev. Michael L. Yono, rector of St. Paul's missionary budget includes support for which it is placed ," to distribute Within the Walls, Rome, Italy. mission congregations, college ministry brochures on good water practices to The person elected will succeed the on 15 campuses, more than $500,000 on its members and to examine environ­ Rt. Rev. Wilfrido Ramos-Orench, who cooperative mission and outreach work mental and water quality impact on all became missionary bishop for the Dio­ and diocesan support ministries. future construction. cese of Ecuador Central. Carol E. Barnw ell

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PATRONS BENEFACTORS Mrs. George M. Van Meter Dr. John B. Weeth The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser The Rev. Darrow L.K. Aiona The Rev. Todd H. Wetzel The Rt. Rev. Bertram Nelson Herlong Mrs. Marvyl M. Allen The Rev. John B. Wheeler Canon Miriam U. Hoover The Rev. and Mrs. David Apker The Ven. and Mrs. Thomas F. Winslow Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Joutras Mrs. E. W. Aylward Sisters of the Holy Nativity The.Very Rev. Gary W. Kriss The Rev. and Mrs. William N. Beachy ·• ~e Rt. .Rev . D. Bruce Mac Pherson Sheridan C. Biggs l~rt 0 . Nicholas The Rev. and Mrs. Hebert W. Bolles _ASSOCIATES bvit'HtPitts RussellS. Brewer The Rev. Christopher M . Agnew r':'dnc:t_Mrs. Charles M. Royce Mrs. J. Cameron Brown, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Alff The Rt. Rev,, Jeffrey N. Steenson Dr. and Mrs. Willis E. Brown Mr. and Mrs.Howard M. Tischler Mr. and Mrs. Jackson M. Bruce Grace Allen The Rev. William Frank Allen The Rev. Marta S. Weeks Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Buckley The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. C. Fitzsimons The Stanley A. Arbingast Estate The Rev. and Mrs. Thoma s H. Carson Roy D. Chapinfoundation Fund The Rev. and Mrs. Peter Chase Allison Ada May Ames Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX The Rev. Carl E. Christiansen , Jr. John McNeil! Anderson Flournoy-Threadcraft Community Trust The Rev. Sidney G . Ellis John Arber Charles K. Graf Estate The Rev. Sheldon B. Foote W. Col. Eugene Armstrong The Hamilton Roddis Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G . Gamble Lt. A. William D. Armstrong Gary Glynn The Rev. Canon and Mrs. Edward The Rev. Canon Francis S. Bancroft Lydia McIntyre Barnes GUARANTORS E. Hailwood Sally Harwood Hardy Mrs. Dixon Barr The Rt. Rev. RobertL Ladehoff The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. G.E. Haynsworth Francis E. Barrett Michael W. McGill Nancy Hood The Very Rev. John P. Bartholomew The Rev. Robert F. Bartusch Barbara Ivy Col. Claudio Bortz SPONSORS The Rev. T. Herbert John son The Rev. and Mrs. H. August Kuehl Alta J. Bates The Rt. Rev. James M, Adams Jane Lerner Josephine E. Bates Kevin J. Babb Mr. and Mrs. David E. Ma son Norris Battin The Rev. Canon Ernest L/ Bennett The Rev. Malco lm E. McClenaghan Patricia I. Belsey The Rev . Canon John D. Blossom Elinor P. McLennan The Rev. Frederick T. Bender Avery Rogers Brooke Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. McMillan The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Maurice M. Benitez The Rt. Rev. James M. Coleman Mrs. Baxter Melton The Rev. Philip C. Bentley Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dillon The Rev. Malcolm H. Miner Dr. Charles F. Beorn Mrs. Mary King Dodwell Mr. and Mrs. James S. Moore The Rev. and Mrs.. Stephen Bergmann The Rev. D. StuartDunnan Genevieve A. Morrill Dr. Alon P. Biddle The Rev. and Mrs. Thomas G . Garner Frances M. Nickerson The Rev. CanonHotk:i tld B. Birowen John R. Harris Mrs. Chester W. Ott Mr. and Mrs. Georg~ .R; Bishop The Rev. and Mrs. Alanson B. Houghton The Rev. and Mrs. Lindsay G . Patience Marilyn J. Block . Thomas A. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. John G . Penson Mr. and Mrs. Robert ·C. Bledsoe Kenneth H. Kerr The Very Rev. David W. Plumer Elizabeth S. Bobrinsl

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The Rev. Stephen R. Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Vernon L. Eppley Mr. and Mrs. William M. Hawkins The Rev. Royce Calhoun The Rev. and Mrs. Peter Farmer The Rev. John Carleton Hayden Mr. and Mrs. C. RussCampbell Cathrine S. Faughnan Anne Heian The Rev. Robert J. Carabin Mr. and Mrs. John Feathers Vernon R. Helmen Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Carey Mrs. J. Maver Feehan The Rt. Rev. Dorsey F. Henderson, Jr. P. Jack Carlsen The Rev. James C. Fenhagen The Very Rev. and Mrs. Edward J. Henley Margaret Carpenter Elizabeth Adams Ferguson Standish Henning Joan Carruthers Kristin Flanders The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Robert B. Hibbs The Rev. James D. Chipps The Rev. and Mrs. Jonathan T.Ford Charles R. Hickox Robert C. Clawson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Francis Dr. and Mrs. David D. Hill Robert S. Cockroft The Rev. and Mrs. Peter Francis The Rev. and Mrs. John M. Himes The Rev. and Mrs. Milo c;.Coerper Mr. and Mrs. Lester Frankenthal Margery H. Hingle The Rev. Henry C. Coke The Rev. Kenneth R. Franklin The Rev. John F. Hird Ray Cole The Rev. Joseph P. Frary Robert G. Hoffman The Rev. John M. Coleton George V. Furrer The Rev. Mark House The Rev. Walter A. Collins Mrs. RussellGale Wilson H. Hulley Mr. and Mrs. David E. Connor Dr. Nadene D. Hunter Barbara S. Cook The Rt. Rev. Jack Leo Iker James B. Cook, Jr. The Rev. Richard W. Ingalls The Rev. Martin D.W. Cosand The Rt. Rev. RussellE. Jacobus William G. Coulter The Rev. Maryann Jensen The Rev. Canon Brian Cox Mr. and Mrs. Bruce H. Johnson The Rev. R. David Cox Edward A. Johnson The Rt. Rev. William J. Cox Ragnar E. Johnson Mary Frances H. Coxe The Rev. Wayne L. Johnsqn The Rev. and Mrs. D. Lorne Coyle The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Davie! 8. Joslin Dr. Mary Craddock The Rev. Craig M. Kallio The Rev. Robert Crafts Mr. and Mrs. David Kalvelage Dorothy J. Crisafulli The Rev. Marnie Keator Valarie H. Crosdale Phoebe L. Keck The Rev. Lawrence N; Crumb The Rev. Thomas G. Keithly Dr. Laura S. Dabundo The Rev. Dana F. Kennedy Alan 0. Dann The Rev. Arthur K.D. Kephart The Rev.J.William Daum Rollin Khoury .·. The Rev. Charles A Davidson The Rev. and Mrs. Paul D. Kidd Thomas M. Davies The Rev. Canon Jonathar-\L-King The Rt. Rev. Donald J. Davis Richard C. King The Rev. and Mrs. Fred P. Davis The Rev. Victor J. Kinnunen Col. James W. Davis The Very Rev. H. Scott Kirby Jerry and Dr. Vicki Davis Dr. Colette M. Kohler The Rev.Ward F. DeBeck The Rev. and Mrs. Paul $. Kyger, Jr. G. Nelson Degerberg Elizabeth B. Lamar The Rev. Dee Ann DeMontmollin David M. Lambert The Rev. Fred Dettwiller Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Donald Gardner Mary F. Landrum Daniel P. Devlin John Gardner The Rev. and Mrs. Peter M. Larsen The Rev. Canon and Mrs. James P. Suzanne Gill The Rev. Canon and Mrs. Laurence DeWolfe, Jr. Jean C. Gillespie Larson Joe R. Dickerson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Gizara The Rev. Robert E. Lebron The Rev. Joseph A. DiRaddo Major David H. Gram Charles C. Lee Eleanor Appleby Doran Cynthia Grantz The Rev. Richardson A Libby J. V. Drago Mr. and Mrs. M. Whitney Greene The Rev. D. Fredrick Lindstrom, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dufendach Michael C. Grinnell The Rev. Howard M. Lipsey Betty Jo H. Dulaney The Rev. Thomas L. Haifley The Rt. Rev. Edward S. Little II The Rev. Joseph J. Dunne The Very Rev. John L. Hall The Rev. Thomas V. Litzenburg The Rev. John R. Edwards Mrs. s. Keith Hall Thomas C. Logan Julia D. Ehrhardt Isabel and Lucille Hamill The Rev. Canon Thomas W.S. Logan Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Ellis John P. Harden Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lomastro Dr. Richard A English John C. Harris The Rev. J. Raymond Lord

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The Rev. James L. Lowery, Jr. Louise Parkin Hugh F. Loweth The Rev. Limuel G. Parks C. Arthur Lundgren The Rev. Robert Ray Parks The Rt. Rev. Edward H. MacBurney Dr. Cecil L. Patterson The Rev. Joel A. MacCollam The Rev. and Mrs. John W. Patterson The Rev. and Mrs. J. Robert Maceo Carolyn M. Pease The Rev. Thomas M. Magruder Marshall H. Pepper Capt. Janet L. Maguire The Rev. John R. Peterson The Rev. Raymond B. Maloney Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Phillipson The Rev. and Mrs. Frank B. Mangum The Rev. and Mrs. Frederick W. Phinney The Rev. Canon and Mrs. Henry R. Mann The Rev. Nathaniel W. Pierce Calvin J. Marquis The Rev. and Mrs. Clifford A.H. Pike Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Marshall The Rev. John Richard Pobjecky The Rt. Rev. Richard B. Martin The Rev. Wayne L. Pontious The Rev. John W. Martiner Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pringle I WOULD LIKE Robert H. Massey The Rev. Canon and Mrs. James E. Purdy Hoyt P. Mayes Alfred L. Purrington Ill TO CONTRIBUTETO: The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Gerald N. McAllister The Rt. Rev. Frederick W. Putnam Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. McAllister Maj. Robert W. Quarles □ THELIVING CHURCH FUND Roxanna S. McAlvany The Rev. and Mrs. Congreve H. Quinby The Rt. Rev. Earl N. McArthur William E. Ramsey □ THEENDOWMENT FUND Mr. and Mrs. J. Roger McHenry Lloyd V. Randall The Rev. Charles E. Mcintrye The Rev. C. Corydon Randall Paul W. McKee Ann Kendall Ray NAME ------James T. McKinstry Charlot S. Ray ADDRESS______Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. McMillan The Rev. George W. Razee The Rev. and Mrs. Duncan R. McQueen The Rt. Rev. David Reed Cyril J. Mergens The Rev. John Reese CITY______The Rev. Andrew T.P.Merrow The Rev. George F. Regos : Robert A Metaxas Russell R. Reno STATE__ _ ZIP______Mr ..cind Mrs. R. Wyatt Mick Elindnn R. Reynolds The Rev. D.D. Miller Mrs. Augustine J. Rhodes TELEPHONE______John Miller The Rev. William T. Richter Jean H. Moffitt Mrs. James A. Rickard CHECK------­ The Rev. Eugene Monick The Rev. Arthur Robertshaw CREDITCARD AMOUNT The Rev. Arthur J. Monk Frances K. Robertson $ ___ _ The Rt. Rev. James W. Montgomery Dr. Prezell R. Robinson The Rev. Robert A. Moore The Rev. Herbert E. Rowe CREDITCARD # The Rev. and Mrs. Tillman M. Moore Kenneth G. Rowland ··. • The Rev. and Mrs. David R. Mosher The Rev. Graham T. Rqwley EXP.DATE ______William P. Murchison The Rev. Edward C. Rutland SIGNATURE Steve and the Rev. Wendy Murphy The Rev. Fleming Rutledge Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nedelka Mrs. Crawford M. Sandefur The Rev. Jack D. Neilson Rosemary Sater EMAIL ______Ward A. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. S. Prentiss Sawyer Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Newell Mr. and Mrs. Philip F. Schlichting Sterling Newell, Jr. The Rev. and Mrs. Charles F. Schreiner Philip Nichols The Hon. Robert W. Scott PLEASEACCEPT MY GIFT Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Noble J. Richard Sewell Kenneth R. Nourse Mrs. Harlan Sexton □ IN MEMORY OF Penny Oathout Mrs. Covington Shackleford The Rev. Louis Oats The Rev. C . Edward Sharp □ IN HONOR OF The Rev. Dennis R. Odekirk The Rev. Franklin Goldthwaite Sherrill Mrs. Richard S. Oldberg The Rev. Walter C. Simmons Stuart G. Oles Mrs. Donald H. Sitz The Rev. Canon Edmund W. Olifiers Ben N. Skardon The Rev. and Mrs. William H. Olsen James W. Skardon Mrs. William H. Pardoe James B. Skewes

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Lee Slayton Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Young The Rev. Canon and Mrs. Knud A. Larsen The Rev. Stuart B. Smith Mr. and Mrs. William P. Young The Rev. Benjamin V. Lavey Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Spaulding Christ the King Church, Fort Worth, TX Gerard F. Maguire Dr. Harrison T.Steege Diocese of Rhode Island Shirley N. McArthur The Rev. and Mrs. Gordon J. Stenning Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast The Rev. J. Roger McColl Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Stewart Diocese of West Tennessee Frances Wamsley McColl Mrs. Laurel G. Stewart FreshMinistries The Rev. R. Bradley McCormick The Rev. EHzabeth Stingley Holy Trinity Church, Midland, TX The Rev. and Mrs. Benjamin Minifie Joseph E. Stockwell Oxford Document Management William H. Moffitt IV The Hon . a_nd Mrs. G.D. Stoughton St. Clement Pro-Cathedral, El Paso, TX The Rev. E. Elbridge Morrill Dr. David J. Strang St. Clement's Church, Vaiden, MS The Rt. Rev. Donis Dean Patterson The Rev. and Mrs. Dudley J. Stroup St. John's Church, Detroit, Ml The Rev. Wilfred Penny Dr. and Mrs. H.N. Sturtevant St. Mary's Church, Arlington, VA Conway Plumer James S. Summers St. Matthias' Church, Waukesha, WI The Rev. William G. Pollard Elizabeth M. Sweeney St. Michael's Church, Chickasaw, AL Mary Jane Pontious Mr. and Mrs. Howard Swinehart St. Paul's Church, Mobile, AL The Rev. Canon H. Boone Porter The Rev. Tom Tackett St. Stephen's Church, Whitehall, PA The Rev. John L. Roberts The Rev. and Mrs. Philip Talmage St. Stephen's Church, The Rev. Canon J. William Robertson The Rev. William Tapley North Myrtle Beach, SC Donald H. Sitz The Rev. and Mrs. Robert L. Tedesco St. Stephen's Church, Wimberly, TX The Rev. Frank M.S. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. Tilley Trinity Church, Pine Bluff AR Margaret Stalzer Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Tomkovitch The Rt. Rev. Gray Temple Mr. and Mrs. John S. Townsend The Rt. Rev. Herbert Thompson George L. Trigg MEMORIAM The Rev. Robert A. Tourigney The Rev. and Mrs. G . William Truitt The Rev. John Henry Vruwink Robert Tucker Frances Alexander The Rev. Gale D. Webb Suzanne D. Tull Robert Lewis Appleby James G. Vaughter Barton and Janet Bachmann Lt. Col. Lewin E. Vermillion The Rev. Edwin Hunt Badger, Jr. HONORARIA Mrs. John H. Vruwink Elinor Bartholomew The Rev. Canon Patrick Augostin~ The Rev. Canon B.W. and The Rev. John Becker The Rt. Rev. Peter H. Beckwith · Dr. Shirleen S. Wait Grace Betts Bender The Rt. Rev. Richard S.O. Chang M. Lee Walton Gustav Bittrich John C. Chapin Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Wanthal Caroline Swain Bortner The Rt. Rev. Bertram Nelson Herlong The Rt. Rev. William C. Wantland The Rev. Malcolm and Phyllis Brunner The Rev. Lousing Hicks The Rev. Keithly R.S.Warner, SSC The Rt. Rev. Charles L. Burgreen The Rev Malcolm A Hughes Mr. and Mrs. James R. Wartinbee The Rev. Gerald Burtt The Rt. Rev. Jack L. Iker Stephen H. Watkin The Rt. Rev. Adrian Caceres David Kalvelage Philip B. Watson , Jr. Frank L. Carruthers The Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes The Rev. Robert W. Watson Roy and Inez Chapin The Rt. Rev. Earl McArthur The .Rev. Mary Weatherwax Ada Johnson Cockroft The Rt. Rev. James Montgomery The Rev. Richard S. Westbury The Rev. A. Chandler Crawford The Very Rev. James G. Munroe James D. Wethern Jacquelyn Brown Dann Tom Riley The Rev. and Mrs. Robert H. Whitaker Frederick P. Davis Coral Scofield Donald A. Whitcomb The Rev. Robert John Dodwell The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey Steenson The Rev. Elijah B. White Dr. John E. Duberg The Rev. Peter Toon The Rev. Konrad S. White The Rev. William D. Faughnan Steve Waring The Rev. Canon Carl E. Wilke The Rev. Franklin C. Ferguson The Rev. Charles Washam Christopher Wilson Mrs. Thomas Fraser The Ven. John J. Weaver Dr. J.F. Wine The Rt. Rev. Charles T.Gaskell The Very Rev. Martin Yabroff The Rev. and Mrs. Edward Winsor Mildred L. Greene The Rev. Donn L. Wolf The Rev. & Mrs. Edward B. Guerry The Rt. Rev. Geralyn Wolf The Rev. S. Keith Hall Mr. and Mrs. James T. Wollon Anna Hathaway THANK YOU The Rt. Rev. Robert M. Wolterstorff The Rt. Rev. E. Paul Haynes FOR YOUR The Rev. Carey C. Womble Virginia A. Hird The Rt. Rev. Milton L. Wood The Rev. Robert C. Hubbs Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Wright Diane Knippers SUPPORT

MARCH 4, 2007 · THE LIVING CHURCH 17 EDITOR'S COLUMN Talkingthe Lutheran there's more. You might as well divide the church officially because that seems Solution to be what you've got anyway" "It's not quite as easy," I said, wonder­ ing how I was going to keep this discus­ sion from heading into theology. "Youjust go ahead and do it. Sounds to me like that's what some people want anyway." I had another seven or eight minutes to my stop, so I thought about changing the subject. "Look, Jack," I stammered, "there are matters that would have to be consid­ ered : the Anglican Communion, com­ munion with the Archbishop of When gasoline prices around here hit the $3- Canterbury, const itutions , canons, property per-gallon level last summer, I began to ride a issues, and many more. It would be a mess." I commuter bus to work. I saved some money, told him we have a certain polity, and that we got some additional exercise with a seven­ can't suddenly start changing things to suit our block walk twice a day, and the bus schedule own needs . forced me into spending a bit less time in the Jack proceeded to tell me how the divisions Did You Know ... office. I have continued this practice most of among Lutherans took place, and he assured Whenthe first Lambeth the time and have learned to make the most of me there was no trouble among them figuring Conferencewas held in it. I've met some interesting people, I can do out who belonged to what. Then he started in work on the bus, and it's a good opportunity to on the differences between Episcopalians and 1867, only 76 bishops read Evening Prayer on the afternoon trip. his kind of Lutherans. were present,all but one On a recent afternoon, I was reading the "So what are you afraid of?" he asked. of them white. office when a stranger bounced into the seat I told him I wasn't afraid of anything except next to me. We said hello and the journey con­ dentists and snakes, and that it wasn't up to me tinued quietly as darkness descended. A few (thankfully) whether The Episcopal Church minutes later, after I had finished, he asked, would separate into two or three or more bod­ Quote of the Week "You Episcopal?" ies. I started to page through my magazine, but HistorianPhilip Jenkins, "Why, yes, I am," I replied, surprised that he he launched into an introductory course on asked. Then I figured he had seen what I had Wisconsin Synod Lutherans. He mentioned the quotedby Reuterson been reading. Augsburg Confession, Augustana Worship, dea­ NigerianArchbishop Peter "How about you?" I asked. cons, bishops, "authentic" faith, and a few other Akinola:"If Akinola "No, I'm Wisconsin Synod Lutheran," he matters . As usual, most passengers on the bus responded. were quiet, and I wondered how many of them walkedin front of a bus "I'm surprised you knew what I was reading." could hear us. tomorrow,there wouldbe "My sister's Episcopal," he said. "She's always We approached my stop and I asked Jack if 20 otherprimates who telling me about your prayer book." he could let me out into the aisle. As I began to "Good for her," I said, reaching for a maga­ leave, he continued to yak about how much wouldfollow exactly the zine. sense it would make for "you people" to divide samecourse." "Sounds like you people have got a mess on the way Lutherans did. your hands," he said, almost gleefully. I stepped off the bus, thankful for the crisp "Yes, we do," I agreed. "I don't know how it's quiet of a frigid evening. I haven't seen Jack going to get sorted out." since that ride, but I haven't been riding the bus He introduced himself as Jack , and told me lately. The sub -zero temperatures that have what he thought of the situation. plagued the Midwest have forced me back to "You people should do what we do," he the car, at least until it's warm enough to handle advised. "We've got all sorts of Lutherans - Wis­ that walk. consin and Missouri Synods and ELCA. And David Kalvelage, executive editor

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Border Crossings The appointment of the Bishop of Alaska as the Anglican Church of Canada's first National Indigenous Bishop [TLC, Jan. 28] brings about an unusual situation in which a bishop provides episcopal ministry in two separate provinces of the Anglican Communion. The Rt. Rev. Mark L. MacDonald "'ill leave Alaska for the ministry in Canada, but he will retain oversight of Navajoland, the unusual area mission within The Episcopal Church. Bishop MacDonald's appointment occurs at a time when there is a considerable amount of controversy about bishops from other Anglican provinces corning to this country to provide ministry and oversight to churches that have separated from The Episcopal Church. Navajoland already was a peculiar entity before the appointment of Bishop MacDonald, for it is situated in parts of the dioceses of Arizona, the Rio Grande and Utah. Contrary to frequently cited "ancient precedent," bishops involved in ministry in Navajoland have been crossing diocesan boundaries for some time. There are other examples within the Anglican Communion where bound­ ary crossings take place regularly. Most prominent is in Europe, where there are the Convocation of American Churches in Europe, the Church of England's Diocese in Europe, the Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain, and the Lusitanian Church of Portugal. While it has been encour­ aging to note that these four entities have been meeting to discuss vari­ ous issues, the problem of existence of overlapping jurisdictions continues. Furthermore, The Episcopal Church has the Bishop Suffra­ gan for Chaplaincies regularly crossing diocesan boundaries while mak­ ing visits to military bases and other institutions. Bishops are supposed to be signs of unity, each having a local min­ istry in the diocese to which he or she has been called, as well as a uni­ versal ministry as members of the historic episcopate of the whole Church. Visits without permission by foreign bishops to churches in this country may indeed be threats to local unity, but we doubt that the solu­ tion to the problem lies in an escalating war of words or in legal actions that are, in truth, more about property than about spiritual jurisdiction. The simple fact is that the unity of the Church has been fractured. It is time to acknowledge that fact honestly, end the war of words and legal actions, and give our energies to the hard ministry of reconciliation for which our Lord Jesus Christ died and which offers the only possibility for recovering the unity we have lost. Thanksto All We are pleased to recognize in this special issue the Living Church Associates - those who gave at least $100 to the Living Church Fund in 2006. The Associates are listed in sev­ eral categories based on the amount they contributed to the annual campaign of the Living Church Fund. When the cost of printing, production and postage increased at a more rapid pace than income from advertising and subscriptions, the Living Church Fund was begun to support our working budget. Thanks to the generosity of subscribers and friends, gifts to this fund have enabled us to keep the cost of the magazine at a reasonable amount. In 2006, we set a goal of $155,000 for our annual campaign, knowing it was an ambitious amount. We fell just short of achieving that goal, but we were still encouraged by the fact that many people who had not contributed previously sent gifts in 2006, and others who had given in the past were able to increase the size of their gifts. This issue is an opportunity for us to recognize our benefactors. Those whose names are listed in the magazine are only a portion of the contributors, for many donated amounts of less than $100. We are grateful to all who participate in the annual campaign of the Living Church Fund. Every gift, in every amount, is important as we endeavor to produce quality publications that serve The Episcopal Church and other Anglicans. We hope that in 2007 many will be moved to increase their support from past years and that others who have not participated will be able to join our contributors. Many thanks!

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By James M. Adams, Jr. believe it yourself and choose it among the many other expressions of faith that are presented. It certainly have been considering the current goings-on in makes it easier to live in a world which has turned its Iwhat certain people want to call TEC - a non­ back on God's truth. It does not offend and thus we are descript PC title for something that has to do with safe. church. But maybe that is symptomatic of what the true Was Jesus Christ born of the Holy Spirit of God to a problem is within The Episcopal Church. Is Jesus Christ virgin in humility and grace? It appears we do not have our Lord and Savior? At first we all reply, "Of course ." to believe that, because for years some bishops have But does the spoken and written theology and words of proclaimed it to be nonsense, and no one has ever said wisdom that flow from Episcopal mouths and pens they were wrong. To take a stand may hurt someone's really indicate that it is true ? feelings and tell others that they have chosen a path When we hear the words of our new leadership, do away from the kingdom. they say "Come to Jesus for salvation unto eternity ?" So what is the message? Who cares? We do not seem Yes, but it seems that is only for those who are Chris­ to. So who is this Jesus on whom we bet our lives and tians . Others may choose their own path to God. So is our immortal souls ? there any need to evangelize except to fill the pews? To many it comes through that it doesn't matter what Is Jesus divine and thus the second person of the God­ you believe these days, especially in the hierarchy of head? In the church today it seems to be all right if you The Episcopal Church. And the one who is now given

20 THE LIV IN G CHU RCH · M ARCH 4. 2007 the right to speak for the whole has relegated the Lord try to answer the question of anyone else's final judg­ of all life and who was in the beginning and ever shall be ment. All we can say is what it means to have Jesus, the Lord of all to being an avenue to the divine. So he is not Son of God, as our advocate at the final judgment. We divine? Avenues are not divine; are they? should never back away from how to build that relation­ All the discussions of the past few years - sexuality, ship, through confession, absolution and repentance. ordination of women, border crossings, property dis­ Those who do not want to follow these simple rules putes - pale before the question "Will The Episcopal are always trying to change them, water them down, or Church remain a Christian body?" Are the words of the discount their validity, because we self-justify our own creeds real, or can we dismiss any that we do not per­ unfaithfulness and then convince others that we are sonally believe? Can we as bishops spout any theology right because it makes it easier to live in our sin and or thought that we personally happen to think is right, worship our worldly gods. But there is really only one even when it is in direct contradiction to the official truth, one life, and one way to go. We either believe it or (yes, official - see the BCP) theology and teachings of we do not choose Jesus as our Lord and Savior. If that is our church? Can we, as a church of a larger whole, do any­ thing we want just because we can vote on it and the majority in this small piece of the Anglican Communion declares it so? To see The Episcopal Church in the past decades, one would think that the answer to all these questions would be "Of course!" So let's put the sys­ tem to the test. Let's vote. "Is Jesus Christ Lord and Savior?" Print the theology as agreed upon and signed and sealed by the whole of the church through the acceptance of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the councils of unity, and our prayer book Tally up the votes and answer the question. Then we will see what people believe and act accordingly, offensive, then I would suggest trying it and seeing that each to his or her own conscience. To hear people talk indeed (and here I will use a proven theological term) about democracy in The Episcopal Church, the pro­ this "stuff'' works. ceeding would be proper, if not called for, in our deter­ Believe the promise and not the hype. Believe the mination of who we are and what we can do. scriptures or another's opinion? Always take scripture's But I have the light burden and the easy yoke of words when there is a discrepancy. Yes, I did "solemnly believing there are absolutes in the world. If Jesus is engage to conform to the doctrine, discipline, and wor­ Lord and Savior, then he is the only one who can accom­ ship of the Episcopal Church ." But that is always in light plish for us our journey from this world to the next. of the words which precede this statement on page 526 Those who do not choose him do not have him as their of the Book of Common Prayer in the question, "Will mediator and advocate. It does not mean he does not you be loyal to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of love them as his created, but the benefits of faithful liv­ Christ as this Church has received them?" I know that ing, which is righteousness (read, relationship with many of the beliefs spoken of in this church today were Jesus), are not available to the unrighteous (read, do not not received in the manner they are being used. Yes, have a relationship with Jesus.) Christ is more important than even his church. 0 What is their place in eternity? Got me! Jesus dwelt upon his gift to the world. He wants to love us into The Rt. Rev. James M. Adams, Jr., is the Bishop of heaven, not scare us into obedience. We should not even Western Kansas. - The Reader's Viewpoint article does not necessarily represent the editorial opinion of THEL1v1NG CHURCH or its board of directors. - MARCH 4. 2007 · THE LIVING CHURCH 21 ; ,il ~E!JefSTS)~~ EDITOR ·, li' ·. op, ff \ \ ,,.

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I object to the suggestion in the editorial, "Disunity in Virginia" [TLC, Feb. 11], that Bishop Peter Lee's canonical and caring leadership of the diocese imperiled Christian unity. The bishop, with patience that can only have come from God, has worked hard to express respectful concern for all those who ultimately chose to abandon The Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Virginia, as well those people in the several congregations who did not leave. United to the prin­ WOULDYOU LIKE ciples upon which our diocese has led the church for 400 years, Bishop Lee has TO HELPOUR withstood considerable abuse simply because of his faithfulness to our Lord, and , to the "doctrine, discipline, and worship" of this church. On the contrary, MINISTRY? Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori is to be commended for her prompt and appropriate support of the truth that individuals, but not properties held in trust, may leave the church. (The Rev. Canon) Alonzo C. Pruitt Please consider a gift to the St. Philip's Church Living Church Fund. No gift is Richmond, Va. too large or too small. All gifts are tax-deductible, FamiliarAction the matter, nor is a slim majority vote and donors of gifts of $100 by General Convention. In reading the article, "Washington or more are recognized Americans tend to make a religion of Bishop Sees Hope in Iran" [TLC, Feb. democracy and think that even a nar­ as Living Church Associates 4], I was reminded of Neville Cham­ row majority vote decides the matter each year in an issue of berlain's triumphal assurance on his once and for all. The Episcopal Church THELIVING CHURCH return from Germany in September of certainly thinks this way. But that is not 1938 that Adolph Hitler could actually magazine. God's way. There is no scriptural sup­ be trusted, because just like everyone port for a majority vote deciding God's else, he too wanted peace. And Mr. plan of salvation. You may also consider a gift Chamberlain had that promise in writ­ God called the prophet Jeremiah in of stock. This provides a tax ing! the womb and Moses from a burning deduction for the current Our church and our political leaders bush. He does not act by convention . should indeed establish relationships value of stock, and enables And he in the person of Jesus Christ is with "moderate religious leaders in solely responsible for the selection the contributor to avoid the Islamic republic," but they need to process of the divine priesthood. Chris­ paying capital gains tax on pay attention to reality: Islamic "mod­ tians of good conscience may honestly the sale. For more erates" are either unable or unwilling disagree over this issue, but are we not information, please call to curb the terrorists at home or to follow Christ's word and example? abroad. What the Islamic world our business office His word is silent on this issue and his appears to want is actually global example is against the position of The at414-276-5420 , ext. 17. Sharia law, not the sort of coexistence Episcopal Church. Roman Catholics do that we Western moderates envision. not accept it, the Orthodox do not, and Your generous donation Perhaps I am jaded, but I put more half the Anglican Communion does not. enables us to continue our credence in what I see than in the If it is of God, he will reveal it in his own flowery rhetoric I hear. What I see is way. If it is not, then it will die out as did 128-year tradition of eerily like history repeating because the Arian heresy. providing quality we ignore it. Meanwhile, we live in a state of publications (The Rev.) Lew Gwyn, deacon impaired communion and should be tol­ for Episcopalians. Vero Beach, Fla. erant of one another's views, at least until truth is clearly revealed . I think Nota Democracy this is what the Panel of Reference had in mind. Our focus should be on dis­ To contribute, please see the Bonnie Anderson in her arrogance cerning the mind of Christ and not on coupon on page 2. may attempt to lecture the Archbishop legislating a position that may not be of Canterbury's Panel of Reference on theologically tenable. ordination of women [TLC, Feb. 11], C/wrles C. Wicks but the panel is not the final arbiter on Goshen, Ind.

22 THE LIVIN G CHURCH · MARCH 4. 2007 ■ ■ THERESOURCE for Stewardship trainingand materialsgrounded in Scripture.CALL US TODAY. DifferentExistence 'GreatAccomplishments' ~-...\t1'-9BH fl/.;, ~~.~ ~ When I hear of parishes in The Epis­ I write in response to the letter, "A copal Church placing themselves Perfect Choice," by Edward Watkins 1 under the authority of foreign bishops [TLC,Feb. 4]. i TENS and archbishops, I wonder if they have Contrary to Mr. Watkins' point of TRAINING + ENCOURAGING truly studied what that means - espe­ view, some of us believe Bishop NURTURING + SUPPORTING cially those that place themselves Katharine Jefferts Schori to be a ► CAll 800.699.2669 (US & CAN) under the oversight of African arch­ woman of great accomplishments in 316.686.0470 bishops. our church (and by the way, so is ► E-MAIL [email protected] ► WEBSITE http:/ /tens.org As one who visited our two com­ Barak Obama in his own arena). After ■ ■ panion dioceses in Nigeria as part of all, she was able to overcome the the team from the Diocese of Michi­ "boys' club syndrome" and become a What is a Judean? gan five years ago, I was confounded priest, a bishop, and now a Presiding An Answer to God's Call. by the authority and the autonomy of Bishop in our 21st-century church, Come Explore ... A Vocation ... Archbishop Peter Akinola. It is he who where some people still have a 4th­ A Life Fulfilled ... appoints bishops with no say from century mentality. A traditional community of Religious Brothers laity or other clergy. It is the bishops After reading and having the privi­ The Monastic Congregation of Saint Jude themselves who appoint clergy to lege of listening to Bishop Jefferts Rt. Rev. Evans M. Kisekka, Bishop Visitor parishes with no call process in the Schori's sermons, it is obvious that Anglican Diocese of Luweero, Uganda parish nor consultation with either Christ is at the center of her views, 6444 E. Spring St. PMB #284 Long Beach, CA 90815-1500 (USA) priest or parish. It is the bishop and and that she is capable of applying and (562) 408-1968 archbishop who determine budget and teaching the gospel of our Lord Jesus www .judeans.org Christ in today's world. Some of us find hope in the fact THE MISSION BOOKSTORE that Bishop Jefferts OF NASHOTAH HOUSE AN EPISCOPAL SEMINARY Schori is a social 2777 MISSION ROAD activist. Despite the NASHOTAH, WI 53058-9793 fact that there are Mostbooks seen in TheLiving Church are available. those who consider Askabout clergy and church discounts . social activism as (262) 646-6529 some kind of dis­ ease, Jesus did not apportionment. It is the bishops who limit his ministry to preaching and SHRINE OF OUR LADY command the presence on demand of teaching in his home town. In fact, he OF CLEMENCY clergy in their office. It is the bishops walked away from his home town to Continuous Novena daily at 5.45pm who determine who will be ordained heal, touch, and teach radical love and Send your prayer requests to priest and deacon. And, of course, in inclusion, reaching out to those who Canon Gordon Reid several of these provinces the voices other people would not even turn S.Clement's Church, 2013 Appletree St. of women - except through the around to look at in the street. If that Philadelphia, PA 19103 Mothers' Union - go unnoticed. is not social activism, nothing is. www.s-clements.org Female deacons or priests? No way. The Episcopal Church is blessed These American Episcopalians-gone­ to have in Bishop Katharine Jefferts foreign will find autonomy and the Schori, a leader who realizes that to democratic process absent in the new "repair the crumbling church around dioceses and provinces to which her," it is necessary to leave the com­ they've fled. forts of our pews, the boundaries of While these parishes in the U.S. our buildings and of our towns, bring­ which affiliate abroad may find it con­ ing the good news of our Lord Jesus venient at the moment to seek the Christ to all those who need it. Or, as oversight of a foreign bishop, they our BCP clearly states, the sick, the may eventually find themselves in hungry, the marginalized, the completely different situations that oppressed, and ourselves in the con­ they didn't envision. text of our own lives, wherever that (The Rev.) Walter Sherman maybe. St. Alban's Church Rod Perez-Vega Indianapolis, Ind. Washington, NJ.

MARCH 4. 2007 · THE LIVING CHURCH 23 PEOPLE & PLACES Are you reading a borrowed copy of THE 100/o LIVING CHURCH Appointments The Rev. Bridget Tierney is rector of weeks or even months The Discipline Grace, 114 N. Pine St., New Lenox, IL 60451. The Rev. WinfredVergara is director of after it's published? of the Tithe Ethnic Congregational Development for the The General Convention of Episcopal Church, 815 2nd Ave., New York, Now's your chance to receive your own NY 10017. copy of the only national, independent The Episcopal Church has on The Rev. Janet Waggoneris rector of St. weekly magazine serving the Episcopal several occasions affirmed the Paul's, 25 Church St., Huntington, CT 06484. Church. tithe as the minimum standard of The Rev. AmyWelin is priest-in-charge of giving for Christians. Christ Church, 56 S Cliff St., Ansonia, CT You can count on us to deliver the news, 06401. features and commentary to keep you A tithe is defined as a tenth of Deaths informed and enlightened. a person's income. There are sev­ eral references in scripture to a The Rev. RaymondH. Clark,88, rector And best of all, in Sheridan, WY, for 39 years, died Jan. 7 tithe. Most notable is Genesis at his residence in Sheridan. we'll send 28:22, in which Jacob makes a Born in Olean, NY,Fr. Clark graduated from THE UVING CHURCH vow, saying ". . . and of all that the University of Idaho and Seabuiy-Western Theological Seminary. He was ordained dea­ directly to you thou givest me I will give the con in 1943and priest in 1945in the Diocese of every week. tenth to thee." The tithe is man­ Spokane, where he served at St. James' dated in Leviticus 27:30-33,and it Church, Pullman, WA,until 1946. From 1946to 1 Order with MCNISA -~":~~,:iJ!:__ is generally accepted as an 1949 he was Episcopal chaplain at the Univer­ Toll-free at 1-800- ancient spiritual discipline. sity of Wyomingin Laramie, and in 1949he was 211-2771 or by sending in the form elected rector of St. Peter's, Sheridan, where Most people have understood he served for 39 years. He served for many below. Foreign rates and sample copies the tithe to include 10 percent of also available. years as secretary to the Diocese of Wyoming our time, talent and treasure for and on its executive committee and in 1974 the work of the church. Not only was made an honorary canon by St. Matthew's □ HALF;.YEARSub do individuals tithe their income, Cathedral, Laramie. Upon his retirement from - $23.00 :{S:issue ·. St. Peter's in 1988, Fr. Clark remained active but parishes often use the tithe to and served as a chaplain at the Sheridan VA ciONE-YEAR .Subs .·· fund outreach and other min­ Medical Center, and as a supply priest. Surviv­ istries, and some dioceses turn to ing are his wife, Linda; a daughter , Sandra - $42.50 (52 issues} Clark Kolb; two sons, Peter and Randal; and the tithe to support a particular seven grandchildren. ministry. □ TWO;.YEAR .. · ;.:$80.00 (104is · The Episcopal Church has The Rev. JamesPeter Farmer, 84, died considered the tithe to be the Jan. 12 in Sebastopol, CA, after having suffered a stroke shortly after Christ­ Name minimum standard since 1982. Several General Conventions, at mas. He was born and raised in Berkeley, CA He the urgings of the Standing Com­ served as an Army officer in the Pacific during Address mission on Stewardship and World War II, then went on to graduate from Development, have adopted res­ the University of California and Virginia Theo­ logical Seminary. He was ordained to the dia­ City olutions re-emphasizing that fact. conate in 1949 and to the priesthood in 1950. Some churches have taken Fr. Farmer was the founding priest of St. Fran­ State ______Zip.__ _ seriously the church's emphasis cis' Church, Novato, CA, and served there until of the tithe as the "minimum" 1956 when he moved to Panama to serve at PhoneL-J ______standard, and have taught their Christ Church by-the-Sea. In 1959 he returned to California and settled in the Monterey Email ______members to give above 10 per­ Peninsula where he was vicar of St. Dunstan's, Make checks payable to: cent. Elsewhere, especially when Carmel Valley,1959-62; associate at All Saints', people have struggled to reach Carmel, 1961-74; and vicar of St. Matthias', Sea­ The Living Church Foundation the IO-percent level, proportion­ side, 1974-84. Fr. Farmer was the founding headmaster of All Saints' School, Carmel, and P.O. Box 514036 ate giving has been emphasized. later he taught at The York School in Monterey. Milwaukee, WI 53203-3436 In this method, church members In retirement he lived in The Sea Ranch and have been urged to give at a par­ was active at St. Innocent of Alaska Mission, ticular percentage of their Gualala. He is survived by his wife Beva; □ Check daughters Elizabeth , Sarah and Ann; sons income, increasing that percent Mark and Jonathan; and 12 grandchildren. at particular intervals until they reach 10 percent. Next week ... More from Tanzania

24 THE LIVING CHURCH · MARCH 4, 2007 TornadoStrikes BonnieAnderson Criticizes New Orleans SanJoaquin's Strategy A tornado struck New Orleans in Bonnie Anderson, the president of committee also have the early morning hours leaving the House of Deputies of General Con­ appealed to the Arch­ destruction in its wake on Feb. 13. No vention, lent her presence and voice to bishop of Canterbury Episcopal churches were damaged, a rally organized by members of the for alternate primatial but volunteer students working for a Diocese of San Joaquin who oppose oversight, a decision diocesan-sponsored house-gutting recent moves by Bishop John-David which also brought program were shaken up after the Schofield to align with the objectives critical remarks. area in which the apartment where of the Anglican Communion Network "People are free to they were staying was affected. and which some conference partici­ leave The Episcopal The Rt. Rev. Charles Jenkins, pants fear is a prelude to leading the Church and to come Bishop of Louisiana, visited the stu­ diocese out of The Episcopal Church. back to The Episco­ dents shortly afterward and after "I want you to know that you are pal Church at any ENS ph oto assessing the neighborhood, he mobi­ part of The Episcopal Church. You will time," she said. "How­ Mrs. Anderson lized the various diocesan relief and be supported and defended and prayed ever, while individu­ medical units which have been cre­ for," Mrs. Anderson told the gathering als have the right and privilege to ated since Hurricane Katrina. of several hundred participants at St. depart or return at any time, parishes The Mobile Respite Care Unit John's Church, Lodi, Calif., on Feb. 10. and dioceses do not. Parishes cannot (MRCU) was called in from its post in Bishop Schofield attended the unilaterally disestablish themselves or St. Bernard Parish to provide relief event, which began in the morning remove themselves from a diocese. supplies and pastoral care, and the with the Holy Eucharist, continued Diocesan bishops are in communion Mobile Loaves and Fishes (MLF) truck with Mrs. Anderson's address after with the Presiding Bishop and other arrived to hand out meals. Across lunch, and concluded with a panel dis­ bishops of The Episcopal Church. town in Pontchartrain Park, the St. cussion. The bishop sat in the front They cannot leave The Episcopal Anna's Mobile Medical Unit arrived to row with several other diocesan offi­ Church and take 'their diocese' with help with medical needs. According to cials and made no public comment. them." Archdeacon Dennis McMannis, there Mrs. Anderson criticized legislation The event was sponsored by Remain is much need there and few people to approved during the San Joaquin con­ Episcopal San Joaquin, one of a num­ help. The diocese said it would be vention in December in which dele­ ber of self-styled "Via Media" groups sending all its mobile relief units to gates approved the first reading of which have been organized in some that location the following day. constitutional amendments which dioceses aligned with the Anglican would remove all language referring to Communion Network. FemaleBishop Named San Joaquin as a constituent member to ServeWestern Cuba of The Episcopal Church. Bishop Episcopal News Service contributed Schofield and the diocesan standing to this report. The Diocese of Cuba soon will have a female bishop. The Rev. Canon Nerva Cot Aguilera, 69, was named bishop suffragan on Feb. 4, during a service in Mantazas. She will serve in the western part of Cuba. The Rev. Ulises Mario Aguiera Prendes will become bishop suffragan in the east. Bishop-elect Aguilera was ordained to the priesthood in 1987 following a career as a secondary school teacher. She is married to the Very Rev. Juan Ramon de la Paz Cerezo, dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Havana. They have a son and a daughter who are priests and another daughter who is a church administrator. The bishops suffragan will be con­ secrated in Havana June 10. The church in Cuba operates under a Metropolitan Council comprised of the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and the Arch­ bishop of the West Indies.

MARCH 4. 2007 · THE LIVING CHURCH 25 THE LMNG CHURCH CLASSIFIEDS

FOUNDATION,INC. BOOKS POSITIONS OFFERED QUARTER- TO HALF-TIME PRIEST: IN A PLACE The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser, Riverside, Ill. ANGLICAN THEOLOGICAL BOOKS: Scholarly, out-of-print. Request catalog. The Anglican Bibliopole, LIKE ENNIS, MT, THERE ARE MANY OPPORTUNI­ 858 Church St., Saratoga Springs , NY 12866-8615. PH: TIES FOR MINISTRY. AND LIFE IS EXCITING. We are Mrs. John M. Hayden, La Crosse, Wis. (518) 587-7470. E-mail: [email protected]. Visit looking for a one-quarter to one-half-time priest, with good www.anglicanbooks.klink.net. preaching, pastoral, and organizational skills, and who will be involved in an active community life of service. Trinity The Rt. Rev. Dorsey F. Henderson, Jr., CHURCH FURNISHINGS Episcopal Church has started. or helped start, projects such as the Nearly New thrift shop, the food bank, and re-start a Columbia , S.C. FLAGS AND BANNERS: Custom designed Episcopal hospice staffed by volunteers. Besides friendly people, we flags and banners by Festival Flags in Richmond , Virginia. have a genuine slice of the Old West, plus many artists and Please contact us by phone at 800-233-5247 or by E-mail artisans. We are nestled close to three mountain ranges, and The Rt. Rev. Bertram N. Herlong, at [email protected]. are located on the world-famous trout river, the Madison. We are 90 minutes from Yellowstone Park. To apply, please send resume and COO Profile to the Rev. Canon Maurice Nashville , Tenn . POSITIONS OFFERED Champion-Garthe, Diocese of Montana, 515 N. Park FULL-TIME DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES: Ave., Helena, MT 590601, or E-mail: [email protected]. The Rev. Jay C. James, Raleigh, N.C. St. Peter's Church, Morristown, NJ, a large historic parish 25 miles from New York City, is looking for a full-time FULL-TIME DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY: SI. Director of Youth Ministries to oversee and grow the Rite David A. Kalvelage , Pewaukee, WIS. Luke's Parish, Darien, CT, seeks an experienced, engaging 13, J2A and YAC programs. The youth director will be an individual to lead dynamic and growing youth programs of integral part of the ministry team and work closely with 200+ potential students and help make disciples of Christ. David H. Keller, Greenville, S.C. parents , mentors and clergy. There is an excellent compen­ Theological training desired. Share your faith with students, sation package based on experience. Please E-mail resume lead weekly youth groups, participate in confirmation edu­ to: [email protected]. cation, plan local outreach events and summer outreach The Rev. Steven J. Kelly, Detroit , Mich. trips, and develop relational ministry. Competitive salary. INTERIM PRIEST POSITION: Dynamic resource­ Resumes to [email protected]. The Very Rev. Gary W. Kriss, sized Episcopal church in Murfreesboro, TN , seeks trained interim priest for 12 to 18-month tenure . For complete job description, call (615) 893-3780. FULL-TIME RECTOR: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Albuquerque, N.M. Mt. Lebanon, PA. St. Paul's, a resource parish, seeks a rec­ FULL-TIME RECTOR: St James Church, Taos, New tor to provide leadership at all levels of parish life. This ener­ getic and spiritual leader will possess strong preaching, Philip W. Le Quesne, Boston, Mass. Mexico. Growing program church in Sangre de Cristo moun­ tains seeks rector to provide leadership in a culturally diverse teaching, pastoral and organizational skills to guide the community with members from a wide variety of political, affairs of this large parish. Encouraging variety in worship The Rt. Rev. Edward Little II, geographic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. $2M and music based on the BCP liturgies is essential. Our new expansion of church facilities currently underway, supported rector will have the vision and energy to inspire stewardship, by pledges to cover construction expenses. Parish priorities enhance membership and encourage participation. South Bend, Ind. are growth and inclusion. Strong lay involvement and lead­ St. Paul"s is a moderate church within a diocese contain­ ership. Taos is a world-class vacation and ski area with a rich ing a majority of conservative parishes. Our church and Sharon Lundgren, Taylor, Texas amalgam of cultures, extraordinary natural beauty, and a rich the rector will be committed to ECUSA and not affiliated history of art and artists. Search Committee, St. James with the Anglican Communion Network. Mt. Lebanon is Church, 5794 NDCBU, Taos, NM 87571. E-mail: located in the south hills of Pittsburgh, a short distance The Rt. Rev. D. Bruce MacPherson, [email protected] Web: www.stjamestaos.org. from sports, shopping, cultural opportunities , universities and world-class hospitals. A profile is available through EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Episcopal Charities, New our website www.stpaulspgh.org. or by contacting our Alexandria, La. York, NY, seeks a transformational leader to advance the search committee at St. Paul's Search Committee, P.O. organization to its next level. Episcopal Charities supports Box 62185, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 or E-mail: Richard Mammana, Jr., Stamford, Conn. community service programs operated by congregations in [email protected]. the Diocese of New York. Since 1995, $6 million has been provided for 90 local programs serving 200,000 people FULL-TIME RECTOR: Christ Episcopal Church, The Rt. Rev. Steven A Miller, annually. A dynamic and collaborative leader will provide Pottstown, PA. Traditional, program-sized parish. 200 vision, strategic direction, increased visibility, and greater communicants, strong music tradition, strong lay leadership. Milwaukee , WIS. contributed income from diverse sources. Candidates should Parish profile availab le at www.christpottstown.com. have ten years of senior leadership experience, a flair for Apply to: Discernment Committee, Christ Episcopal major gifis fundraising, familiarity with public relations and Church, P.O. Box 252, Pottstown, PA, 19464 or E-mail: Daniel Muth, Prince Frederick, Md. marketing, knowledge of New York City's social services [email protected]. Applications must be received and experience with boards of directors. For more infor­ by March 3 I 2007. Thomas Riley, Vienna, Va. mation, visit www.episcopalcharities-newyork.org. Full job description at www.drgnyc.com. Resumes to TRAVEL/ PILGRIMAGES [email protected]. Miss Augusta D. Roddis, Marshfield, Wis. PILGRIMAGE to the West of Ireland, Sept. 9-20, 2007. FULL-TIME ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER: Trinity A contemplative journey to the wild and beautiful West, Miriam K. Stauff, Episcopal Church, Southport, CT, seeks a full-time organ­ the most purely Irish area of Ireland. Sites we'll visit: Din­ ist and choirmaster for September, 2007. Trinity has a gle Peninsula, Aran Islands , Clonmacnoise, the Burren, much-appreciated musical tradition with strong adult and and many more. Contact: Therese Elias, OSB, 4220 Wauwatosa, Wis. children's choirs, as well as a community chorale. We Mercier, Kansas City, MO, 64111 ; Phone: (816) 561- require an organist and choirmaster with energy, focus, cre­ 6855; E-mail: [email protected]; or visit our web­ ativity and vision to develop the existing program. Trinity is site: www.celticpilgrimage.org. The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey N. Steenson, a healthy, growing, program-sized parish with 330 families and a budget of$925.000. In addition to regularly scheduled Albuquerque, N.M. services and holy days, the incumbent will plan, rehearse, CLERGY OR LAY LEADERS, interested in seeing the play and conduct funerals. weddings , and the Trinity world for FREE? England , Greece, Turkey, the Holy Chorale and Orchestra concerts. Other special events Land, Ethiopia , and more! Contact Journeys Unlimited. Howard M. 'Ilschler, Albuquerque, N.M. include the Christmas pageant, Mardi Gras party and adult E-mail [email protected] or call 800-486-8359 ext and children's musicals. Possible housing for candidates 205, 206, or 208. Shirleen S. Wait, with two or fewer dependents. Compensation , with housing included, meets AGO standards. Submit CV and cover-let­ VACATION PROPERTY ter to Whitney Biggs, Chairperson, Music Search Com­ Atlantic Beach , Fla. mittee, Trinity Church, P.O. Box 400, Southport, CT SEEKING THE SUN? Lovely clergy-owned getaway 06890. Please visit Trinity's website at www.trinitysouth­ house, Venice FL - beach, golf , more. Available year­ port.org to obtain specific information concerning the round. $700 /weekly. Call (813)886-4861 or E-mail: parish, this position. the organ and the music program. [email protected].

26 THE LIVING CHURCH· MARCH 4, 2007 AVERY, CA (Calaveras Big Trees) KANSAS CITY, MO PHILADELPHIA, PA ST. CLARE OF ASSISI Hwy.4 OLD ST. MARY'S 1307 Holmes (816) 842-0975 S.CLEMENTS Shrine of Our Lady of Clemency The Rev. Marlin Leonard Bowman, v (209) 754-5381 www.stmaryskcmo.org 20th and Cherry Sts. (215) 563-1876 Sun High Mass 9 (Rite 1) Masses: Sun 8 Low; 10 Sol. Call for schedule . Website : www.s-clements.org Canon W. Gordon Reid , r; the Rev. Richard Wall , c LAKE WORTH, FL Sun Mass 8 & 11 (High); Matins 7:30; Sol Vespers, Novena & B 4 (June thru Sept; 8 & 1O (High); Daily: Low Mass : Tues, ST. ANDREW'S 100 North Palmway (561) 582-6609 LAS VEGAS, NV Wed & Fri 7, Mon & Thurs 12:10, Sat 10; Ev & Novena 5:30; www.standrewslw.net www.lntegrityPalmBeach.org CHRIST CHURCH 2000 S. Maryland (702) 735-7655 Sun C 10-10:45 & by appt. The Rev. Paul A. Rasmus, p-i-c ; the Rev. B. Patricia Mas­ 1 mile off strip [email protected] terman, d; the Rev. Canon Richard T. Nolan, Ph.D., rel. p-i-r Sun H Eu 8, 10:30, 6, Sat 5, Daily H Eu (ex Sat) 12:05 Sun. H Eu 7:30 &1 0; Wed. H Eu & H 10; Sat. 6 (variety of tra­ SELINSGROVE, PA ditional 1979 BCP services) Handicapped accessible ALL SAINTS 129 N. Market (570) 374-8289 NEWARK, NJ Sun Mass 10 (Rite I). Weekdays as announced (Rite II) STUART, FL GRACE CHURCH 950 Broad St., at Federal Sq. Sacrament of Penance by appt. www.gracechurchinnewark.org ST. MARY'S 623 E. Ocean Blvd. (772) 287-3244 The Rev. J. Carr Holland Ill, r The Rev. Thomas T. Pittenger, r; the Rev. David Fran­ WELLSBORO, PA Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung); Mon-Fri 12:10 coeur , assoc r; the Rev. Holly Ostlund , asst r; the Rev. ST. PAUL'S (570) 724-4771 Jonathan Coffey, the Rev. Canon Richard Hardman, the Website: www.stpaulswellsboro.org Rev. Peggy Sheldon, assisting; Allen Rosenberg, organist The Rev. Gregory P. Hinton, r & choir dir ROSWELL, NM Sat Eu 7, Sun Eu 8, 1O ; Wed H Eu 12 Sun Eu 7:30, 9, 11, 5. Tues H Eu 12:10; Thurs H Eu 10, Sat 5 ST. ANDREW'S 505 N. Pennsylvania (505) 622-1353 E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Bob Tally , r CHARLESTON, SC SAVANNAH, GA Sun H Eu 8 & 10:30; Wed. Healing Service 7, Sat. Contemp. CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION Service 6 218 Ashley Ave. (843) 722-2024 ST. THOMAS- ISLE OF HOPE (912) 355-3110 Website: www.holycom.org 2 St. Thomas Ave www.stthomasioh.org The Rev. Dow Sanderson, r; the Rev. Dan Clarke, c; the Rev. Sun 8 & 10 H Eu, 9 Chr Ed; Mon HS 6; Wed HS 10 SANTA FE, NM Francis Zanger, assoc. HOLY FAITH 311 E. Palace (505) 982-444 7 Sun Mass 8 (Low) 10:30 (Solemn High) Website: www.holy1aithchurchsf.org HONOLULU, HI The Rev. Canon Dale Coleman, r; the Rev. Duncan THE PARISH OF ST. CLEMENT (808) 955-7745 HOUSTON, TX Lanum, asst.; the Rev. Joan Garcia, d; Mr. Jerome Nelson, CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION (713) 781-1330 www.stclem.org [email protected] music director; Mr. Mark Childers, organist; the Rev. John 2525 Seagler Westheimer at Beltway 8 The Rev. Liz Zivanov, r Onstott, c Website: www.ascensionchurch.org Sun H Eu 7:30 & 10:15 Sun H Eu 8:30 (Sung), 11 (Choral), Christian Ed 10. The Rev. Dr. Walter L. Ellis , r ST. MARK'S (808) 732-2333 Sun H Eu 8, 9:30 & 11; Tues EP 6; Wed HS 5:30; Classes Sun 539 Kapahulu Ave . (#13 Bus end of line from Waikiki) NEW YORK, NY 9:30 & 11; Breakfast every Sun Sun Masses 7, 9 (Sung); MWF 8 (5th Sun 8 only) ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S Park Ave. and 51st St. www.stbarts.org (212) 378-0200 SAN ANTONIO, TX CHICAGO, IL Sun Eu 8, 9, Cho Eu 11. Mon-Fri MP 8, Eu 12:05, EP 5:30; ST. PAUL'S CHURCH AND SCHOOL (210) 226-0345 Thurs Eu 6; Sat MP & Eu 10. Church open 365 days 8-8 Inclusive and Affirming Anglican Catholicism since 1883 ASCENSION N. LaSalle Blvd at Elm (Sun 8-9). For tours call 378-0265. Cafe open for breakfast , 1018 E Grayson St., Government Hill ascensionchicago.org (312) 664-1271 lunch & dinner Sun-Fri. Book & Gift Shop open daily. Website: www.stpauls -satx.org Sisters of St. Anne (312) 642-3638 The Rev. Doug Earle, r; Dr. Thomas Lee , organisVchoir­ The Rev. Gary P. Fertig, r; the Rev. Richard Higginbotham master; Kay Karcher Mijangos, school headmistress Sun Masses 8 (Low), 9 (Sung) 11 (Sol & Ser), MP 7:30, Sol Sun Mass 8 (Low) & 10:30 (Sung), Ev & B as anno, ST. THOMAS 5th Ave & 53rd St. E&B 4 (1S) Daily: MP 6:40 (ex Sun) Masses 7, 6:20 (Wed), 10 Wed Eu & HU 10:30; C by Appt., HD as anno (Sat); EP M-S 6, Sun 4; C Sat 5:30-6, Sun 10:30-10 :50 www.saintthomaschurch.org (212) 757-7013 Rosary 9:30 Sat The Rev. Andrew C. Mead, r; John Scott, organist and dir. of music; the Rev. Charles F. Wallace, headmaster; the EAU CLAIRE, WI Rev. Robert H. Stafford, the Rev. Victor Lee Austin , the RIVERSIDE, IL (CHICAGO WEST SUBURBAN) CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (715) 835-3734 Rev. Jonathan M. Erdman, the Rev. John Andrew, asst. 510 S. Farwell St. ST. PAUL'S PARISH 60 Akenside Rd. Sun H Eu 8 (Said), 9 (Sung), 11 (Choral), Ev 4 (Choral); M-F MP The Very Rev. Bruce N. Gardner , interim dean www.stpaulsparish.org (708) 447-1604 & H Eu 8 & 12:10, EP & Eu 5:30 (Tues,Wed & Thur Choral Even­ Sun H Eu 8 & 1O ; Sat 6 H Eu The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser, r; the Rev. Richard R. Daly, SSC, song); Sat H Eu 12:10 parochial vicar Sun Eu 9,10:45 & 5:30. Wkdy Eu Tues 7, Wed 7, Fri 10:30. MILWAUKEE, WI Sacrament of Reconciliation 1st Sat 4-4:30 & by appt , A/C PARISH OF TRINITY CHURCH ALL SAINTS' CATHEDRAL (414) 271-7719 The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min. , r 818 E. Juneau www.ascathedral.org The Rev. Canon Anne Mallonee, v The Very Rev. George Hillman, dean SPRINGFIELD, IL Sun Masses 8, 10 (Sung). Daily Mass, MP & EP as posted CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. PAUL (212) 602-0800 Website: www.stpaulspringfield.com Watch & hear our services and concerts on the Web E-Mail: [email protected] www.trinitywallstreet.org SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE The Very Rev. Robert E. Brodie, dean Sun 8 & 10:30; Wed. 7; M, Tue, Th & Fr 12:15 TRINITY Broadway at Wall Street GUANAJUATO, MEXICO Sun H Eu 9 & 11:15. Mon-Fri MP 8:15, H Eu 12:05, EP 5:15. ST. PAUL'S Calle del Cardo 6 52 (415) 152-0387 Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-4 www.stpauls.org.mx [email protected] LAFAYETTE,LA The Venerable Michael R. Long , r; the Rev. Sibylle van ASCENSION 1030 Johnston St. (337) 232-2732 Dijk , d asst ; the Rev. Dean Underwood , r-em 1/2 block North of ULL www.ascension1030.org ST. PAUL'S Broadway at Fulton Sun H Eu 8, 10:30, 6; Wed H Eu 6; Canterbury Club meets The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min., r Sun H Eu 9, H Eu 10:30 (Sung), Wed H Eu LOH 9:30 Sun, gratis supper and H Eu 6 Sun H Eu 8, 10. Mon-Sat Prayer Service 12:30 Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Sat 10-6 LUTHERAN NEW ORLEANS, LA ASHEVILLE, NC CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (504) 895-6602 CATHEDRAL OF ALL SOULS (Biltmore Village) MOJAVE, CA 2919 St. Charles Ave. 3 Angle St. (828) 274-2681 HOPE CHURCH K and Inyo Streets (909) 989-3317 On the street car line at the corner of 6th St. www.allsoulscathedral.org The Rev. William R. Hampton, STS Website : www.cccnola.org Sun H Eu 8, 9, 11 :15. Wed noon, 5:45; Tues EP 5:30 Sun Eu 10:30 The Very Rev. David duPlantier, dean Sun Mass 7:30 (1928), 10:30 (Choral H Eu), 6 (Rite II). 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